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Names That Mean Foreigner

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By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Xenon

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "stranger, foreigner"

    • Description:

      A rare way to get to that striking X initial. Xenon is also a chemical element: a colorless, odorless noble gas with atomic number 54.
  2. Mcgill

    • Origin:

      Irish and Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "son of the foreigner"

    • Description:

      Despite its appearance, McGill is not related to any of the Gil- names, including Gilbert, Gilford, and Gilson. The "gill" piece is derived from the Gaelic word gall, meaning "foreigner." Yet, it could still be used to honor a Gil in your life.

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