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Names That Mean Abide

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By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Menzies

    • Origin:

      Scottish surname of Norman origin

    • Meaning:

      "to reside, abide"

    • Description:

      Traditionally pronounced "ming-iz" and thus the relationship to the jazzy Mingus, Menzies is an old Scottish surname related to the more common Manners.

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