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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Mouth/confluence of the River Don
- Origin
- Pictish/Scottish Gaelic (place name)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ab-er-DEEN
Aberdeen comes from a Pictish and Scottish Gaelic place name meaning the mouth, or confluence, of the River Don. It's pronounced ab-er-DEEN, with the stress on the last syllable. If you like names with a sense of place and water built in, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Aberdeen
Meaning: Mouth/confluence of the River Don.
Origin: Pictish/Scottish Gaelic (place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aberdeen
ab-er-DEENIPA /æbərˈdiːn/
Popularity of Aberdeen
Aberdeen is rare in the U.S. In 2024 it ranked #6906, with 16 babies given the name. Its peak rank was #3817 in 1919, when 7 babies were named Aberdeen, and the Social Security data runs from 1919 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Aberdeen mean?
Mouth/confluence of the River Don. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is pronounced ab-er-DEEN (IPA: /æbərˈdiːn/).
Is Aberdeen a popular name right now?
Aberdeen peaked at #3817 in 1919 and is ranked #6906 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)
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