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Chaucer
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The name Chaucer is an English one but is derived from Old French roots. It comes from the French word “chaucier” which was the French word for a person who made everything from leggings, to breeches and pantaloons.
Tivadar
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Tivadar is a Hungarian variant of Theodore. Theodore originates in Greek language and means "God's present". As a masculine given name it has been used over centuries and in different spellings all over the world. It was the name of several saints, as well as rulers. Its usage in the United States has declined lately. It functions as a surname as well.
Ulrich
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Ulrich is derived from the Germanic words 'uodal', which means 'heritage or inheritance', and 'ric', which means 'rich or powerful'. The name 'Uodalrich' is the earlier form of the name Ulrich.
Xiu
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Xiu originates in Chinese language and means "charming". As a feminine given name it is very rare in the United States. Xiu is the name of an e-commerce company in China.
Primavera
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Primavera means "spring season" in most Romanic languages. It is also the name of a painting by Botticelli.
Nilsson
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Nilsson is used in Scandinavian languages and is ultimately derived from Neil. Neil originates in Gaelic languages and means "coming from clouds". Some sources also suggest the meaning "champion". As a masculine given name it has always been popular in the United Kingdom, in the United States its popularity declined lately. The famous bearer is Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut and the first man on the Moon.
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