Fox
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Updated Sat Jan 18 2025
Fox Origin and Meaning
The name Fox is a girl's name meaning "fox".
Fox is a fast-rising name for boys, initially popularized by the character Fox Mulder on The X Files, and recently resurged by the TV show's revival.
It was reported that the TV character's first name was not a tribute to the Fox network which aired The X-Files, as often assumed; show creator Chris Carter said he had a childhood friend named Fox.
On a little girl, Fox would be a tailored and fiery choice.
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