Institutional baby names

Names tagged with “Institutional” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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4 names

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Yale
English
83
From Old English 'yew-hill,' referring to a hill where yew trees grow. Associated with Yale University and strength.
Cornell
English
52
From the Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn', or as a surname from Cornell University, named after Ezra Cornell. Also associated with the corn plant.
Stanford
English
52
From Old English 'stan' (stone) and 'ford' (river crossing). Refers to a stony ford or stone crossing point.
Oxford
English
40
From the English place name meaning 'ford of the oxen', referring to a river crossing where cattle forded. Associated with the prestigious University of Oxford.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024