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Diminutive of Margaret. Margaret is derived from the Greek word margarites, which means "pearl". One of the most famous bearers of this name is probably the former Conservative Prime Minister of the UK Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed the "Iron Lady". The name has become popular again recently after decrease in usage within the 20th century.
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Jimmy is a diminutive of James, ultimately derived from Jacob. Jacob is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov', which means 'following after'. This is derived from the Hebrew words 'Yahweh', which means 'God', and 'aqeb', which means 'heel'. In the Bible, Jacob was born after Esau, holding after Esau's heel.
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Harman is an English name, derived from the Saxon or Germanic given name 'Heremar', which means 'army famous'.
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Isotta is an Italian form of Isolde. Isolde originates in Germanic languages and means "fighting the ice battle". Isolde is a well-known character from Arthurian legends. Isolde is the Irish princess who saves the life of Tristan. Without him knowing who she is, they fall in love. Later on, Tristan goes back to Ireland to bring the new wife of his King, Mark of Cornwall. Only then he realizes that his beloved Isolde is the future wife of his king. Over centuries, the tragic story has been an inspiration for many writers, directors and composers. As a feminine given name Isolde is rather rare in the United States.
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Berkeley is an Old English name that is believed to be a combination of two Old English words, “berc” which means 'birch' and “leah” which means 'wood'.
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Osborn originates in Old English language and means "god of bears". Originally, it was used as a surname and as a surname it functions until today. As a masculine given name it is very rare.
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