Independence
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Independence is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “A virtue name derived from the English word 'independence', meaning 'freedom from control' or 'self-reliance'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Independence Means
“A virtue name derived from the English word 'independence', meaning 'freedom from control' or 'self-reliance'.”
The Story of Independence
This name isn't just a word. It's a declaration of spirit, a bold stand for freedom.
Independence is a virtue name, directly derived from the English concept of self-reliance and freedom from external control. It emerged as a given name in the early 2000s, embodying a spirit of autonomy and strength. It's a word that has shaped nations, now ready to shape a life.
For your child, this name signifies an unwavering spirit, a refusal to be confined. You imagine your daughter leading with conviction, always true to her own principles, a beacon of self-assured strength.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 2016
Total Births
16
First Recorded
2001
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