Names That Mean Crossing
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Wade
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"at the river crossing"Description:
Wade has never been outside the US Top 1000 for boys - there's a reason for that. It has a clean spelling, fresh sound and is neither too trendy (unlike Kade or Cade) or too old-school (like Richard or Albert). We think Wade is a winning name.
- Quillon
Origin:
Latin or GreekMeaning:
"crossing swords; strong"Description:
Pronounced KILL-on, might lead a young boy astray--though that doesn't seem to have halted the progress of the popular Killian.
- Wade
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"at the river crossing"Description:
An established male name that might cross over to the girls' side -- though if it's a water name you're after, there are so many prettier choices.
- Bradford
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wide river crossing"Description:
Brad in a Brooks Brothers suit.
- Oxford
Origin:
English place-nameMeaning:
"from the oxen crossing"Description:
High-collared and straightlaced, with the deadly "Ox" nickname.
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