Names That Mean Strip

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. 
 
Deriving from the Old English rippel and leah meaning "grove" and "clearing" respectively, some might recognise it from The Talented Mr Ripley series by Patricia Highsmith.

Ripley

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.
 
Deriving from the Old English rippel and leah meaning "grove" and "clearing" respectively, some might recognise it from The Talented Mr Ripley series by Patricia Highsmith, while others may associate it with the Alien movies.
 
Given to nearly 120 boys in 2023 - the highest number who've ever received the name in a single year - perhaps Ripley could see greater use in coming years.

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.

Riplee

Teigen is rising in popularity now that model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has made it more visible.
 
Although Chrissy pronounces it to rhyme with Teagan, the traditional pronunciation is close to TYE-gen. Teigen and Teagan are unrelated — the latter being a Welsh and Irish name, and Teigen hailing from Norway.

Names That Mean Strip

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