Thelonious
thuh-LOH-nee-us
Popularity
#5847
Letters
10
Syllables
4
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
455
Peak Year
#23 in 2017
First Recorded
1960
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Of unknown origin, often thought to be derived from a Greek or possibly Germanic origin. The etymology is debated.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Thelonious Monk
Influential American jazz pianist and composer
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