The Meaning and History of First Names - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name's history.
The Meaning and History of Surnames - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
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From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (ʾAharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or …
About Names & Etymology - Behind the Name
When people refer to the " meaning of a name", they are most likely referring to the etymology, which is the original literal meaning. This website looks at the etymology and history of all …
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Name Meanings - Behind the Name
Name Meanings Looking for a name with a particular meaning? Use this name etymology reverse dictionary to find your meaning and see the names that match it.
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English Surnames - Behind the Name
From Old English brun meaning "brown" and hlaw meaning "mound, small hill". The name was probably given to a family living on a small hill covered with bracken.
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From Italian abate meaning "abbot, priest", derived via Latin and Greek from an Aramaic word meaning "father". This was used either as a nickname or an occupational name for a worker in …
English Names - Behind the Name
From an English surname meaning "bowman, archer", of Old French origin. Although already slowly growing in popularity, this name accelerated its rise after the premiere of the American …