Thurber
Pronunciation: [ th-ERB-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,341
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"winding stream, crooked well"
#34,531 in US
Hebrew origin
"Of God; divinely seen"
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Germanic origin
"giant, powerful one"
#34,463 in US
Classical Arabic origin
"elevated, lofty"
#34,191 in US
Sanskrit/Arabic-Persian origin
"Har (God/Hari) + Fateh (victory)"
#34,245 in US
Old English origin
"chalk wharf, limestone landing"
#34,478 in US
Biblical English origin
"resurrection, new beginning"
#34,469 in US
Anglo-French origin
"strength, authority"
#34,411 in US
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About the Name Thurber
Thurber is a boy name .
Thurber is currently ranked #34,341 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thurber include Thu, Thy, Thuie, and Thurie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis