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Some pretty popular names can mean some pretty weird things.

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Weird but true — the popular girl's name (ranked 58th) has Irish origins and [means "misshapen head."](Irish%20origin%20meaning) I've also seen its meaning defined as ["helmeted chief,"](https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-kennedy-5415.htm) which you might want to use if you or your kid is named Kennedy, lol.

Kennedy means "misshapen head!"

Ruff! This popular Irish boy's name is ranked #56, and [means "lover of hounds."](https://nameberry.com/babyname/Connor) That's pretty cool, and gives a kid the perfect argument to get a dog: "Come on! You named me 'lover of hounds!' You HAVE to get me a puppy!"

Connor means "lover of hounds!"

This super popular girl's name (currently ranked #5, but #1 from 2011-2013) has a Greek origin and [means "wisdom."](https://nameberry.com/babyname/Sophia)

Sophia means "wisdom!"

Calvin (ranked #145) is a Latin name that [means "bald, hairless."](Calvin%20is%20a%20boy&#39;s%20name%20of%20Latin%20origin%20meaning) ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯

Calvin means "bald!"

Yes, the name [means "pig, hog, or doorway" in Latin.](https://nameberry.com/babyname/Portia) So, if any Portias out there don't like being named after a pig, they can lean into the "doorway" thing.

Portia means "pig!"

The #7 ranked boy's name is of English origin and [means "worker in stone."](https://nameberry.com/babyname/Mason/boy) That might not be so surprising, when you think of it, since stone workers today are still called masons!

Mason means "stone worker!"

This name of Scottish origin is a popular choice for girls and boys, which is kind of funny when you realize it [means "crooked nose."](https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cameron/girl)

Cameron means "crooked nose!"

It's no longer the most popular name in the country (as it was for decades), but this name of Hebrew origin [meaning "who is like God"](https://nameberry.com/babyname/Michael/boy) is still very popular.

Michael means "who is like God!"

This girl's name of Latin origin does indeed [mean "lame,"](https://nameberry.com/babyname/Claudia) but it also can mean "enclosure." Is "enclosure" that much better than "lame?" Not really, but it's all Claudias have so back off!

Claudia means "lame!"

This very popular Irish name [means "little and fiery,"](https://nameberry.com/babyname/Aiden/boy) but if you emphasize the little part to an Aiden he's liable to become more fiery!

Aiden means "little and fiery!"

But don't fret, how the heck were you supposed to know Portia means "pig" or Kennedy means "misshapen head?" Names are weird, like REAL weird, and this is one quiz you shouldn't feel bad for failing!

LOL, you didn't do very well!

Were you just guessing? If so, don't tell me, because right now I'm pretty impressed with you! You might have a future in etymology!

Not bad! You know name origins better than most!

What's your secret? Are you currently trying to choose a baby name? Do you know Latin? Or do you just love names and google them a lot? Whatever the explanation, you're basically an etymologist and we're seriously impressed!

Wow! You REALLY know name origins!

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If You Know What 7/10 Of These Popular Baby Names Mean, You're Basically A Genius

OK, name experts. Define the origin meanings of these names:

If You Know What 7/10 Of These Popular Baby Names Mean, You're Basically A Genius

OK, name experts. Define the origin meanings of these names:

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