Names That Mean Humorous
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Clerihew
Origin:
English surname and word nameMeaning:
"humorous verse form"Description:
A humorous rhyme, named for English humourist and novelist Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875–1956), who invented the form.
- Sekai
Origin:
African, Shona, JapaneseMeaning:
"be humorous; world"Description:
For parents searching for an African name that is wearable in the US, Sekai is a wonderful option for a daughter with its cheerful meaning. A multicultural choice, it is also the Japanese word for "world", and is sometimes used as a feminine name.
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