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Ripley β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Ripley is a unisex name with English origins. It has different meanings depending on its usage. As a surname, Ripley refers to a person who lived near a strip of land.

Ripley

Letter: R
Unisex

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Meaning of Ripley:

Ripley is a unisex name with English origins. It has different meanings depending on its usage. As a surname, Ripley refers to a person who lived near a strip of land. As a given name, it conveys a sense of adventure, resilience, and curiosity. Ripley is associated with the famous character 'Ellen Ripley' from the movie 'Aliens', who is known for her bravery and resourcefulness.

  • Gender: Unisex
  • Origin: English
  • US popularity: In 2022, 313 newborns in the United States were named Ripley (Social Security Administration data).

Origin:

English

Similar Names:

Railey , Reiley , Rhiley , Rialey , Ridley , Rieley , Rigley , Riley , Riply , Rippley

More names starting with R:

Ra , Raabia , Raabiah , Raabitah , Raad , Raad Ali , Raadhii , Raaed , Raafat , Raafatollah , Raafay , Raafe

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Frequently asked questions about Ripley

What does the name Ripley mean?

Ripley is a unisex name with English origins. It has different meanings depending on its usage. As a surname, Ripley refers to a person who lived near a strip of land. As a given name, it conveys a sense of adventure, resilience, and curiosity.

What is the origin of the name Ripley?

Ripley is a unisex name of English origin.

Is Ripley a boy or girl name?

Ripley is commonly used as a unisex name.

How popular is the name Ripley?

In 2022, 313 newborns in the United States were named Ripley, according to Social Security Administration data.

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