Names That Mean Growing
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- Crescent
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"increasing, growing"Description:
Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Cressie could make for a cute nickname, as used in the Worst Witch children's TV series, short for Crescentmoon.
- Bekele
Origin:
AmharicMeaning:
"growing"Description:
Bekele is an attractive Ethiopian name prime for use in the English-speaking world, especially given the short form Bek. Pronunciation is three syllables with the emphasis on the second -- beh-KEH-lee.
- Crescas
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"growing"Description:
A crisp Judeo-Italian name that would stand out in the English speaking world.
- Lush
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"growing luxuriantly"Description:
A rich new word name possibility with vivid ties to nature and greenery. Now that Lux is a contender for both sexes, it's only a matter of time before Lush breaks into the charts itself.
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