Ontario
on-TAIR-ee-oh
Popularity
#10601
Letters
7
Syllables
4
Origin
Native American
Total Births
877
Peak Year
#35 in 1991
First Recorded
1967
Style
Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Originates from the Iroquois word 'Kanadario,' meaning 'great lake' or 'sparkling water'. It's named after the vast freshwater lake in Canada.
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Numerology
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Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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