Ripley
RIP-lee
Popularity
#1250
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
3,187
Peak Year
#321 in 2023
First Recorded
1918
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From an English surname meaning 'clearing where the osiers (willows) grow'.
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The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley
Iconic character in the Alien film series.
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