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Acre (city)
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Ancient port city in northern Israel, known as Akko, with 4,000 years of history and a UNESCO World Heritage Old City
Acre
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#4557 most popular
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Meanings & Origins
"open field, cultivated land"
Origin: Old English aecer
Language: English
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“A bold earthy name rooted in the ancient fields of history”
Origin & Etymology
Acre derives from the Old English aecer and Proto-Germanic akraz, meaning open field or cultivated land. In medieval England, an acre was the amount of land a yoke of oxen could plow in a day — approximately 4,047 square meters. As a given name, Acre represents the broader trend of choosing geographical and measurement words as bold, unconventional names.
Popularity Story
Acre is emerging as part of the nature and geography name trend, appealing to parents who want a strong, single-concept name with an earthy, land-connected feel. The cool nickname Ace adds practical appeal.
Cultural Significance
The city of Acre (Akko) in Israel has been inhabited for 4,000 years and was one of the most contested cities of the Crusades. Whether parents intend the land measurement, the city, or simply the sound, Acre carries a sense of weight and history.
Fun Facts
- The word acre originally described the amount of land one ox team could plow in a single day
- The ancient city of Acre (Akko) in Israel has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001
Acre in Other Languages
Arabic
Akka (عكا)
French
Acre
German
Acker
Hebrew
Akko (עכו)
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Nicknames
Ace
Middle Names
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