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Dent

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Dent is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Dent is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning "a valley" or "a tooth-shaped hill."”, and peaked in popularity in 1922.

Letters4
Syllables1
OriginEnglish

What Dent Means

Dent is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning "a valley" or "a tooth-shaped hill."

The Story of Dent

An English surname rooted in the very landscape, a name of simple, enduring strength.

Dent is an English surname originating from a place name, meaning 'a valley' or 'a tooth-shaped hill.' First recorded in 1918, it saw a brief surge in popularity, peaking in 1922, evoking a sense of solid, natural forms.

This name is for a son who will possess a straightforward strength and honest character. You imagine him as reliable and true, a simple yet strong presence in your life.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

StrongReliableHonestSimple

Peak Year

#9 in 1922

Total Births

71

First Recorded

1918

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