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Anthony Name Origin: Latin
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Pronunciation: an-thon-ee
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Anthony Name Meaning
A classic choice with mysterious origins, Anthony has been a U.S. baby name staple since records started tracking them back in 1900. Similar to James and John, he’s a common name but has the added appeal of not being too overused. A derivative of the Greek Antonius, Anthony’s meaning is unknown.
Anthony has a mesmerizing history dotted with interesting characters from the ancient general Mark Antony to acclaimed actor Anthony Hopkins. He’s also a saint name, with Saint Anthony the patron saint of lost and stolen items. He was a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi and is still admired for his incredible sermons and words to this day.
While Latin in his roots, Anthony is most strongly tied with Italian communities in America where his nickname Tony reigns supreme. Also spelled Antony, he also has several variants around the world including Antonio, Anton, and Antoine. He also has a stunning female version in Antonia.
Anthony is inherently romantic, a rare quality in a male moniker. While he’s undoubtedly strong, he has a soft side to him that he isn’t afraid to show. The name of many poets and authors, perhaps a little Anthony is destined to have a way with words.
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Anthony Name Popularity
How popular is the name Anthony? Here’s everything we know.
| Year |
Rank |
# Births |
% Births |
| 1910 |
37 |
936 |
0.2658% |
| 1911 |
36 |
1,231 |
0.3306% |
| 1912 |
38 |
2,439 |
0.4836% |
| 1913 |
38 |
2,754 |
0.4857% |
| 1914 |
37 |
3,662 |
0.5255% |
| 1915 |
36 |
4,714 |
0.5189% |
| 1916 |
38 |
4,737 |
0.4904% |
| 1917 |
38 |
5,006 |
0.5004% |
| 1918 |
39 |
5,152 |
0.48% |
| 1919 |
41 |
4,724 |
0.4511% |
| 1920 |
43 |
4,918 |
0.4423% |
| 1921 |
41 |
5,222 |
0.456% |
| 1922 |
39 |
5,069 |
0.455% |
| 1923 |
39 |
5,095 |
0.4549% |
| 1924 |
40 |
5,158 |
0.4442% |
| 1925 |
39 |
5,032 |
0.4452% |
| 1926 |
42 |
5,040 |
0.4582% |
| 1927 |
43 |
4,902 |
0.4428% |
| 1928 |
44 |
4,705 |
0.4397% |
| 1929 |
44 |
4,717 |
0.4554% |
| 1930 |
44 |
4,656 |
0.4457% |
| 1931 |
47 |
4,284 |
0.4341% |
| 1932 |
45 |
4,195 |
0.4246% |
| 1933 |
46 |
3,970 |
0.4261% |
| 1934 |
53 |
3,821 |
0.3953% |
| 1935 |
51 |
3,899 |
0.4012% |
| 1936 |
48 |
3,962 |
0.4113% |
| 1937 |
47 |
4,318 |
0.4382% |
| 1938 |
46 |
4,674 |
0.4566% |
| 1939 |
48 |
4,595 |
0.4517% |
| 1940 |
46 |
4,761 |
0.4479% |
| 1941 |
46 |
5,226 |
0.4643% |
| 1942 |
44 |
6,205 |
0.4914% |
| 1943 |
44 |
6,190 |
0.4742% |
| 1944 |
46 |
5,600 |
0.4518% |
| 1945 |
46 |
5,680 |
0.4657% |
| 1946 |
44 |
6,769 |
0.4587% |
| 1947 |
41 |
8,008 |
0.4797% |
| 1948 |
41 |
7,878 |
0.4935% |
| 1949 |
36 |
8,449 |
0.5252% |
| 1950 |
36 |
8,622 |
0.5355% |
| 1951 |
34 |
9,844 |
0.5806% |
| 1952 |
34 |
11,191 |
0.6411% |
| 1953 |
32 |
11,694 |
0.6607% |
| 1954 |
32 |
13,128 |
0.7182% |
| 1955 |
31 |
14,172 |
0.7705% |
| 1956 |
30 |
15,552 |
0.8234% |
| 1957 |
27 |
17,038 |
0.8854% |
| 1958 |
27 |
17,425 |
0.922% |
| 1959 |
26 |
17,953 |
0.9449% |
| 1960 |
25 |
19,498 |
1.0291% |
| 1961 |
25 |
20,190 |
1.0694% |
| 1962 |
24 |
20,105 |
1.0951% |
| 1963 |
22 |
20,241 |
1.1276% |
| 1964 |
21 |
20,135 |
1.1439% |
| 1965 |
22 |
20,338 |
1.2437% |
| 1966 |
22 |
20,625 |
1.321% |
| 1967 |
21 |
20,886 |
1.3763% |
| 1968 |
21 |
20,237 |
1.3477% |
| 1969 |
20 |
20,906 |
1.357% |
| 1970 |
22 |
21,188 |
1.3314% |
| 1971 |
23 |
19,226 |
1.2794% |
| 1972 |
22 |
17,464 |
1.2822% |
| 1973 |
21 |
16,417 |
1.2663% |
| 1974 |
21 |
16,393 |
1.2613% |
| 1975 |
21 |
16,496 |
1.2837% |
| 1976 |
22 |
16,612 |
1.2889% |
| 1977 |
21 |
16,799 |
1.2463% |
| 1978 |
20 |
16,815 |
1.2507% |
| 1979 |
21 |
17,531 |
1.2433% |
| 1980 |
24 |
17,613 |
1.2046% |
| 1981 |
23 |
18,574 |
1.2636% |
| 1982 |
22 |
19,644 |
1.3146% |
| 1983 |
22 |
19,831 |
1.3439% |
| 1984 |
21 |
20,957 |
1.4088% |
| 1985 |
20 |
22,085 |
1.455% |
| 1986 |
19 |
21,949 |
1.4541% |
| 1987 |
17 |
23,117 |
1.5149% |
| 1988 |
18 |
23,630 |
1.5163% |
| 1989 |
16 |
24,420 |
1.5133% |
| 1990 |
15 |
25,075 |
1.5129% |
| 1991 |
18 |
24,440 |
1.4994% |
| 1992 |
19 |
23,165 |
1.4513% |
| 1993 |
19 |
21,785 |
1.3973% |
| 1994 |
18 |
21,599 |
1.4074% |
| 1995 |
19 |
20,480 |
1.3589% |
| 1996 |
19 |
20,503 |
1.3693% |
| 1997 |
18 |
20,028 |
1.3541% |
| 1998 |
19 |
19,630 |
1.3115% |
| 1999 |
18 |
19,470 |
1.3001% |
| 2000 |
17 |
19,648 |
1.2862% |
| 2001 |
11 |
19,733 |
1.3096% |
| 2002 |
12 |
19,584 |
1.3069% |
| 2003 |
10 |
20,144 |
1.3241% |
| 2004 |
11 |
19,603 |
1.2862% |
| 2005 |
8 |
19,378 |
1.2674% |
| 2006 |
9 |
19,401 |
1.239% |
| 2007 |
7 |
19,627 |
1.244% |
| 2008 |
7 |
18,391 |
1.1899% |
| 2009 |
11 |
16,306 |
1.091% |
| 2010 |
10 |
15,487 |
1.0747% |
| 2011 |
11 |
14,263 |
1.0011% |
| 2012 |
15 |
13,195 |
0.926% |
| 2013 |
19 |
12,260 |
0.8611% |
| 2014 |
21 |
11,571 |
0.7942% |
| 2015 |
25 |
10,618 |
0.7297% |
| 2016 |
30 |
9,851 |
0.6832% |
| 2017 |
32 |
8,802 |
0.6306% |
| 2018 |
38 |
8,003 |
0.5825% |
| 2019 |
38 |
7,659 |
0.5658% |
| 2020 |
40 |
6,891 |
0.5414% |
| 2021 |
43 |
6,732 |
0.5507% |
| 2022 |
44 |
6,483 |
0.4914% |
District of Columbia (DC)
Data via SSA.gov.
Names Like Anthony
If you like Anthony, you’ll love these other names like Anthony.
What names are diminutives of Anthony?
A diminutive is a name that’s like Anthony sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Anthony, but shorter.
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Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Andy
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Manly
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English
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Toney
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Latin
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Toni
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Latin
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Tony
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A diminutive form of Anthony.
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Latin
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Twan
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Latin
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What names are variants of Anthony?
Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Anthony.
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Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Andon
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Variant of Anton
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Slavic
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Anntoin
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Latin
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Antal
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Break of day
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Latin
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Anthone
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Latin
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Anthoney
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Latin
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Antin
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Latin
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Antino
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Spanish
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Antoine
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The French form of Antony or Anthony.
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French
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Anton
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The German and Russian form of Antony or Anthony.
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Slavic
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Antone
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Latin
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Antonello
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Spanish
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Antoney
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Latin
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Antoni
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Latin
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Antonije
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Latin
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Antonin
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Unknown
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Latin
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Antonino
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Spanish
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Antonio
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Unknown meaning
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Italian
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Antonius
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The Latin form of Antony or Anthony.
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Spanish
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Antons
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Latin
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Antony
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A variant form of Anthony.
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Latin
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Antuan
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French
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Antun
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Latin
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Antuwan
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Latin
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Antuwon
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French
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Antwahn
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Latin
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Antwan
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French
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Antwohn
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Latin
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Antwoin
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French
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Antwoine
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French
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Antwon
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Latin
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Antwone
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French
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Antwuan
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Latin
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Teunis
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Latin
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Thonus
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Latin
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What names sound like Anthony?
If you like how Anthony sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Anthony.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Anakin
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Warrior
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American
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Anders
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A variant form, regarded as Danish, of Andrew.
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Scandinavian
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Anderson
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Son of Andrew
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English
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Andre
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Manly
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French
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Andrew
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Manly and powerful
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Greek
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Angelo
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Messenger of God
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Italian
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Angus
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One choice
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Celtic
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What names are similar to Anthony?
Find a name that’s like Anthony, but just a little bit different.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Alexander
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Defender of man
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Greek
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Christopher
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Bearing Christ
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English
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Dante
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Enduring
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Latin
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Henry
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Home ruler
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English
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James
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Supplanter
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English
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John
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God is gracious
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Hebrew
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Leonardo
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Brave lion
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Italian
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Lucas
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From Lucania
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Latin
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Maxwell
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Mack's stream
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English
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William
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A willing protector
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German
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Siblings of Anthony
Mamas with kids named Anthony also have kids with these names.
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Edith
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Strife for wealth
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English
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Rosemary
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Dew of the sea
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Latin
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Alfred
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Elf or magical counsel
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English
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Evangeline
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Good news
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English
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Braxton
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Brock's town
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English
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Dylan
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Great tide
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Welsh
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Ananias
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Zaria
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Princess; radiance
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Slavic
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