Baker
English occupational surname
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Updated Wed Apr 23 2025
Baker Origin and Meaning
The name Baker is a girl's name.
The term for a female baker was Baxter, which ironically feels less appropriate for a baby girl than Baker itself. Josephine Baker was an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist.
Popularity of the name Baker
- 887Unique2021
The name Baker in Pop Culture
- Hannah BakerMain character of Netflix series "13 Reasons Why"
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