Derringer
DEH-rin-jer
Derringer is a boy’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “Originally a surname, referring to the maker of a type of small pistol. Surname origin is Germanic, related to place names.”, and peaked in popularity in 2017.
What Derringer Means
“Originally a surname, referring to the maker of a type of small pistol. Surname origin is Germanic, related to place names.”
The Story of Derringer
This surname, tied to a distinctive firearm, first graced baby name lists in the 2010s, a bold choice for a child of daring spirit.
Derringer began as a surname, most famously associated with Henry Deringer, the maker of a small, concealable pistol. The surname itself has Germanic origins, possibly related to place names, and it entered the naming world as a given name in the 2010s.
Choosing Derringer for your son speaks to a desire for a name that carries an edge of adventure and boldness. You envision a child who is independent, unafraid to stand out, and who approaches the world with a spirit of daring exploration.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 2017
Total Births
53
First Recorded
2010
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