Crane

At a Glance: Name: Crane – Meaning: crane (the bird) – Origin: English (surname from the bird name) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KRAYN

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Crane is a boy's name pronounced KRAYN, taken directly from the bird of the same name. It started out as an English surname before becoming a first name, which gives it a plainspoken, nature-grounded feel rather than a flowery one. It tends to show up on lists alongside bohemian, minimalist, and nature-inspired name styles.

Meaning & Origin of Crane

Meaning: Crane (the bird).

Origin: English (surname from the bird name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Crane

Phonetic: KRAYN   IPA: /ˈkreɪn/

Popularity of Crane

Crane does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.

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FAQ

What does the name Crane mean?

Crane (the bird). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crane)

How do you pronounce Crane?

Crane is pronounced KRAYN (IPA: /ˈkreɪn/).

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