Medusa
Pronunciation: [ m-uhd-OOS-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Medusa first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Medusa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Medusa is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,099 for girl names in the US .
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- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,099
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Medusa
Medusa is a girl name .
Medusa is currently ranked #40,099 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Medusa include Med, Medu, Meduy, Meduie, Mey, Meie, and Medkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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