Pender
Pronunciation: [ p-EHND-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,179
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old High German origin
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Old French origin
"bright one, radiant"
#20,338 in US
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About the Name Pender
Pender is a boy name .
Pender is currently ranked #20,179 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pender include Pen, Pend, Pendy, Pendie, Pey, Peie, and Penkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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