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Moxie CrimeFighter Jillette
Other
2005
Daughter of magician and entertainer Penn Jillette, helping popularize the name
Moxie
Girl
#4178 most popular
American
English
Meanings & Origins
"courage, spirit, determination"
Origin: American English slang
Language: English
"historical soft drink brand name"
Origin: American
Language: English
Popularity
#4178
Current Rank
2
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“Pure American spunk bottled into a name”
Origin & Etymology
Moxie originated as a brand name for a bitter New England soft drink introduced in 1876, marketed for its supposed medicinal properties. The word evolved into American slang meaning courage, spunk, and determination. As a given name, it embodies the spirit of boldness and unconventional thinking that many modern parents want to instill.
Popularity Story
Moxie gained attention as a baby name after Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller named his daughter Moxie CrimeFighter Jillette in 2005. It fits perfectly into the word-name trend that includes Brave, Rebel, and Justice.
Cultural Significance
In American vernacular, having moxie means having guts or resourcefulness. Naming a daughter Moxie is a declaration of the parent's hopes for a fearless, spirited child.
Fun Facts
- Moxie is the oldest continuously produced soft drink brand in the US, predating Coca-Cola
- Magician Penn Jillette named his daughter Moxie CrimeFighter in 2005
- The word moxie entered American English as slang for courage and nerve in the early 1900s
Moxie in Other Languages
French
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Italian
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Spanish
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Portuguese
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Nicknames
Mox
Middle Names
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