Names That Mean Strip
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- Ripley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"strip of clearing in the woods"Description:
The "Believe It or Not" jokes will get old fast, but this surname feels fun and on-trend for both girls and boys, reminiscent of Riley, Tripp, Bridger, and Oakley.
- Ripley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"strip of clearing in the woods"Description:
With its surname-style, literary feel, and similarity in sound to Finley, Juniper, Pippa, Riley, and Presley, Ripley is an unexpected choice that was given to more than 200 girls in each recent year. First used back in the 80s, thanks to the powerful character played by Sigourney Weaver in the Alien films, it began to be used more substantially in the 2000s, after it was chosen by actress Thandiwe Newton for her daughter.
- Teigen
Origin:
NorwegianMeaning:
"strip of land; the farmland"Description:
Teigen is rising in popularity now that model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has made it more visible.
- Riplee
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"strip of clearing in the woods"Description:
This spelling variation of Ripley — a fast-rising unisex name that is just outside the Top 1000 on the girls side — has the trendy -lee ending.