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American Names

4 names of American origin in our database.

Bucky

A nickname typically derived from names containing the 'buck' element or used as...

American

Vannavar

A modern invented name of uncertain origin and meaning.

American

Vannevar

A modern invented name of uncertain origin and meaning.

American

Vannoy

A surname used as a given name, of uncertain origin.

American

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