Detroit
dee-TROIT
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
148
Peak Year
#12 in 1922
First Recorded
1914
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Detroit is derived from the French word 'dé troit' meaning 'the strait'. It refers to the strait connecting Lake Huron and Lake Erie.
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