Names That Mean Thoughtful
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- Tancred
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"thoughtful counsel"Description:
More familiar to most English speakers in its Italian form, Tancredo, this Old School name is one to consider if you want something both authentic and highly unusual.
- Tancredo
Origin:
Italian from GermanMeaning:
"thoughtful counsel"Description:
A name rich in historic, poetic, and operatic allusions, and an interesting Italian alternative to the more ordinary Giovannis and Giorgios. A current prominent surname bearer is Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo.
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