Gatsby
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Gatsby is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A surname that became a first name, made famous by the fictional character Jay Gatsby. The meaning is uncertain.”. It currently ranks #10192 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2015.
What Gatsby Means
“A surname that became a first name, made famous by the fictional character Jay Gatsby. The meaning is uncertain.”
The Story of Gatsby
What if the name you choose carries the echo of a dream, a quest for something just beyond reach?
Gatsby, a surname made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald's titular character, entered first name usage in English around 2007. Its origin as a surname is uncertain, possibly English, but its cultural journey is defined by literary aspiration.
This name calls to your child a sense of ambitious romance and effortless style. You imagine them as charming, perhaps a little mysterious, with an innate ability to captivate those around them.
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Famous Namesakes
Jay Gatsby (fictional)
The title character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.
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Peak Year
#17 in 2015
Total Births
146
First Recorded
2007
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