Townsend
TOWN-zend
Popularity
#4048
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
841
Peak Year
#30 in 2021
First Recorded
1914
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the edge of town. It is an English surname turned first name, denoting someone who lived at the end of a town.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Pete Townshend
English rock guitarist, singer and songwriter of The Who
Sue Townsend
English novelist, playwright and journalist
Personality Traits
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