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George: Popularity
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9th most popular boys name in the UK
4,209 recorded births
in 2008
User rating:
( 3.99 from 194 votes )
Additional information about the name George:
Via Old French and Latin, comprised of words meaning 'earth' and 'to work', the name George was borne by a shadowy figure now the patron of England, Germany and Portugal. It is thought he may have been martyred in Palestine in the Diocletian persecution of Christians. The notion of dragon slaying is merely a medieval Italian mistruth. Popularity increased in the 15th century, bolstered by the appearance of George I as king of England in 1714. Famous bearers include George Clooney (actor), George Michael (singer), George 'Babe' Ruth (baseball) and George Bush (US president).
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