What is the origin of the name Albion?

Albion is a name of Celtic origin.

How popular is the name Albion?

Albion is currently ranked #12384 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Albion?

Albion is pronounced AL-bee-uhn.

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Albion

AL-bee-uhn

Popularity

#12384

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Celtic

Total Births

715

Peak Year

#26 in 1921

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An ancient name for the island of Great Britain, likely derived from a Celtic word meaning 'white land', referring to the white cliffs of Dover.

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Al Albie

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Al Albie

Similar Names

Arthur Rowan Finn Rhys

Personality Traits

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