American Heritage baby names
Names tagged with “American Heritage” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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3 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Jefferson
English
91Surname meaning 'son of Jeffrey,' from the given name Jeffrey derived from Germanic elements meaning 'peace' and 'spear.' Later adopted as a given name in America.
- Vinson
English
40Derived from the surname Vinson, likely from 'vin' (wine) or from the patronymic 'Vinn's son', rooted in Old English and Germanic traditions.
- Betsy
Hebrew
12A diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew meaning 'God's oath' or 'God is my abundance'. Betsy became a popular nickname in early America.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
