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Name MeaningsMost first names have interesting meanings and ethnic origins, or are variations of such names. Some names, of course, are simply derived from popular surnames, and have no inherent meaning. Many prospective parents consider the meaning of names when choosing a first name and a middle name for their baby, and this site features convenient lists of over two thousand popular names and their meanings. The names on the following pages are arranged in alphabetical order, and feature links to more detailed information about each name. These boys' and girls' names are the most popular names which parents have given to their children in the United States of America during the last hundred years (between 1905 and 2004). The rank and count values on the detail pages are based on U.S. Social Security Administration counts for the 1,000 most popular names given as first names in each of these years. The online name lists at Name-Meanings.org can help you find the meaning and origin of many popular and unusual first names for your baby boy or girl!
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