Fontane
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Fontane first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 5 babies have been named Fontane in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fontane is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,309 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,309
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Fontane
Fontane is a boy name .
Fontane is currently ranked #40,309 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fontane include Fon, Font, Fonty, Fontie, Ane, Aney, Foy, Foie, and Fonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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