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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Salmon

OriginAnimal name
Meaning"salmon, a fish"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Salmon as a boy's name
NB Rank#24466

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About Salmon

Salmon is occasionally used for boys in 1922.

Salmon in pop culture

  • "Snow in Salmon"

    see Psalm 68:14

  • Susie Salmon

    main character of the book and movie 'The Lovely Bones'

Salmon in blog posts

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