Names That Mean Granary

  1. Granger
    • Origin:

      English and French surname
    • Meaning:

      "worker of the granary; farmer"
    • Description:

      If you're seeking a solid but underused occupational name with a warm, friendly sound, and an earthy feel, Granger is one to consider. Associated with faming, grain, and the outdoors, it fits in with the likes of Colton, Sawyer, and Cooper, with a hint of classic George about it too.
  2. Garner
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "granary"
    • Description:

      Garner is an unncommon word and surname with some prospect of garnering popularity, especially now that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have given it to son Samuel as his middle name, and Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have used it as the middle name of second daughter Haven. Garner is also Cash Warren's middle name. Gardner or Gardener is another, similar though unrelated possibility.
  3. Goren
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "barn floor, granary"
    • Description:

      Symbolic name given to both boys and girls born on Shavuot, the Feast of the Harvest.
  4. Costner
    • Origin:

      German surname
    • Meaning:

      "granary administrator, treasurer"
    • Description:

      The surname Costner appeared on the charts in 2021, and it was high time, given the popularity of other financial-themed surnames such as Banks and Ledger. Actor Kevin Costner makes it a familiar choice.
  5. Granger
    • Origin:

      English and French surname
    • Meaning:

      "worker of the granary"
    • Description:

      If you're seeking a solid but underused occupational name with a warm, friendly sound - one that isn't Parker, Harper, or Karter, Granger might be an option. The association with Hermione Granger could make this feel more accessible to some, as could its slight similarity to the likes of Georgia, Gracelynn and Raina. It has only appeared once in the US stats for girls in 2022, when it was given to 6 babies.

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