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Names That Mean Brotherly

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By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Philadelphia

    • Origin:

      Greek place-name

    • Meaning:

      "brotherly love"

    • Description:

      Not nearly as popular as neighbors Trenton and Camden, but occasionally used for girls. Shirley Temple played a Philadelphia in the old western movie "Fort Apache."
  2. Philadelphia

    • Origin:

      Greek place-name

    • Meaning:

      "brotherly love"

    • Description:

      Place-name mentioned in the New Testament and not yet on the name map. Philadelphia Thursday was the character played by Shirley Temple in John Ford's 1948 "Fort Apache."

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