Fuller
FUL-er
Fuller is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname turned given name, originally denoting someone who 'fulls' cloth, meaning to clean and thicken it.”. It currently ranks #8516 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1924.
What Fuller Means
“An English surname turned given name, originally denoting someone who 'fulls' cloth, meaning to clean and thicken it.”
The Story of Fuller
Before your child can build a new world, someone must first prepare the materials.
Fuller is an English occupational surname, first appearing in records around the 13th century. It denoted a cloth worker who 'fulled' wool, a process of cleaning and thickening the fabric. This foundational work transformed raw wool into a durable, usable material.
This name is for a son you feel will be the bedrock of his own life. You imagine him as someone who takes raw talent and ambition and makes it something substantial, someone who prepares the way for others.
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Buckminster Fuller
Visionary American architect and inventor known
Margaret Fuller
American journalist, critic, and women's rights advocate
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 1924
Total Births
460
First Recorded
1886
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