What’s in a name? …
first names and what they mean
A name is more than just a given identifier for your persona. Your name has meaning! We tracked back in time to discover the origins of common (and many uncommon) names used today.
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Knowing the origin and meaning of the name you wish to name your baby is very important. There are names…
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Nearly 20,000 Names From Around The World
We have a very extensive list of names cataloged. Can’t find your name here? Contact us to have it added ASAP.
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In 1996 I started collecting first names and details like meanings, origins, root, and more. My catalogue contains tens of thousands of entries. All here for you to explore.
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