Albany
AL-buh-nee
Popularity
#8435
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
719
Peak Year
#30 in 2007
First Recorded
1926
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Albany is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "Alba," meaning "Scotland." It can also refer to Albany, New York, named after the Duke of Albany.
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