Colloquial baby names
Names tagged with “Colloquial” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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3 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Lefty
English
76Nickname derived from left-handedness or a left-handed person; colloquial diminutive form popularized in 20th century American culture.
- Jefe
Spanish
76Spanish word meaning 'chief' or 'boss', derived from Latin 'facere'. Often used colloquially in American Southwest culture.
- Maman
French
40French informal term for 'mother,' derived from maman meaning mom or mommy. Used affectionately as a given name.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
