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Garland

GAR-lənd

Popularity

#5722

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

24,699

Peak Year

#499 in 1922

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Garland is an English surname-turned-first name, derived from Old French meaning 'battle land' or 'guirlande' meaning 'wreath of flowers'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Judy Garland

    American actress and singer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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