Canary
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Canary is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Refers to the Canary Islands, derived from the Latin 'canis' meaning 'dog'.”. It currently ranks #13757 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1920.
What Canary Means
“Refers to the Canary Islands, derived from the Latin 'canis' meaning 'dog'.”
The Story of Canary
Before aviaries, before the ships that charted unknown waters, this name sang from a bird born of volcanic earth.
Canary, a given name, draws its inspiration from the vibrant archipelago discovered by ancient mariners. The islands themselves are thought to be named after the Latin word 'canis,' meaning dog, due to the presence of large dogs encountered there. This name travels from the wild, vibrant nature of these islands to your child.
You imagine a daughter who lights up a room with her laughter and spirit. This name is for the child who greets each new day with a song in her heart, unafraid to be her bright, free self.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#18 in 1920
Total Births
422
First Recorded
1900
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