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Princeton

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Gender: M Meaning of Princeton: "princely town" Origin of Princeton: English Princeton's Popularity in 2016: #413

The name Princeton is a boy's name of English origin meaning "princely town". Princeton is ranked #413 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like New Baby Names on the Rise and discussed in our forums with posts like "Build a sibling set together!".

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This uppity name has climbed more than 500 spots in the past six years, hitting Number 413 in 2016 -- but we still think it's a bit much. Even abroad, where the connection to the prestigious university will be weaker, any name beginning with "Prince" will sound pretentious.

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Princeton, stage name of Jacob Perez of Mindless Behavior
Princeton Harris Hamilton (b. 2011), son of singer Anthony Hamilton

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Princeton University is a private Ivy League college in Princeton, New Jersey.
Princeton from "Avenue Q" (musical)

Nicknames & Variations for Princeton

Princeston, Prenston, Princton

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