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Boston
BoyEnglish origin · /BAWS-tuhn/ · modern
Meaning: Town by the woods.
Popularity 47/1002 syllables→ Stable
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Today, Boston is an uncommon name (popularity 47/100).
The name Boston originates from the Old English 'Botwulf's stone' or 'Botolph's town,' referring to Saint Botolph, an English abbot. Over time, it evolved to denote the city in Massachusetts, USA, and later became adopted as a given name. It carries connotations of heritage and urban sophistication.
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