Bingham
BING-ham
Bingham is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Bingham is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'homestead near the hollow'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Bingham Means
“Bingham is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'homestead near the hollow'.”
The Story of Bingham
A distinguished surname that evokes exploration and the enduring spirit of discovery.
Bingham is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'homestead near the hollow.' It speaks to a sense of rootedness and a connection to the landscape, a place of habitation and origin.
For your son, Bingham suggests a steadfast and honest character, someone who builds his life on firm foundations. You see a child with a deep sense of integrity and a natural inclination for exploration.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Hiram Bingham
American explorer who rediscovered Machu Picchu.
George Caleb Bingham
19th-century American artist known for genre scenes.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 2016
Total Births
119
First Recorded
1943
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