Temple
TEM-puhl
Popularity
#9467
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
2,387
Peak Year
#104 in 1971
First Recorded
1884
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the English surname, referring to someone who lived near a temple or religious building. Also symbolizes a sacred place.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Temple Grandin
American professor of animal science and autism spokesperson
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