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English, meaning unknown
Surname-sounding unisex cousin of Peyton is gaining in popularity, especially for girls.
Anglicized variation of Welsh Dewi, nickname of Dafydd
"beloved"
Not heard since the 1980s, Dewey shot into the Top 20 in 1898 thanks to the popularity of Spanish-American War naval hero Admiral George Dewey. Dewey has subtle links to his Welsh roots and relation…
Dutch
"rose field"
Presidential surname adopted as a first by numbers of midcentury African-American parents.
English and Irish
"son of Piers"
The spelling Pearce softens the name's sharper edges, though we prefer the original Piers. That "pear" snippet could confuse pronunciation, which is just like Pierce.
English, Welsh "alert; son of Howell"
"alert; son of Howell"
Powerful surname choice with many distinguished bearers, fresher sounding than Parker.
American place-name
A southwestern city name that could make a distinctive alternative to Dallas.
