Feather

Pronunciation: [ f-EHTH-er ]

Feather is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,523 in the US, popular nicknames include Fea, Fey, and Feaie.

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Girl Name #34,523 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Feather is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EHTH-er.

Parents who love the name Feather often also consider Akeisha, Megumi, Emine .

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Historical Record

Feather first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.

Over 554 babies have been named Feather in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Feather is past its peak , currently ranked #34,523 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#34,523
Current Rank
Peaked 1977 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#34,523
Total SSA Count
6

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Fea Fey Feaie Featie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Feather

Is Feather a boy or girl name?
Feather is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Feather?
Feather is pronounced f-EHTH-er.
How popular is the name Feather?
Feather is currently ranked #34523 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Feather?
Common nicknames for Feather include Fea, Fey, Feaie, and Featie.
Is Feather a common or rare name?
Feather is an uncommon name, ranked #34523 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Feather?
Feather pairs well with Akeisha, Megumi, Emine, Comfort in style and sound.

About the Name Feather

Feather is a girl name .

Feather is currently ranked #34,523 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Feather include Fea, Fey, Feaie, and Featie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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