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Dette

DET

Letters

5

Syllables

1

Origin

French

Total Births

36

Peak Year

#7 in 1965

First Recorded

1962

Style

Strong & Bold, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Short form of Bernadette, a French name meaning 'brave as a bear'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

BraveIndependentStrongUnique

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