Elgene
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,173
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Elgene is also used as a boy name, ranked #17285.
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"cliff town"
#17,241 in US
Hebrew origin
"God is gracious (from Jean/Jane lineage)"
#17,315 in US
Celtic origin
"exalted one, high goddess"
#17,155 in US
English origin
"rosy-cheeked, bright"
#17,274 in US
Hebrew origin
"blessed"
#17,128 in US
Old French origin
"beloved"
#17,354 in US
Hebrew origin
"gift of God"
#17,263 in US
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About the Name Elgene
Elgene is a girl name .
Is Elgene a boy or girl name? Elgene is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,173 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,285. Elgene is more commonly used as a girl name.
Elgene is currently ranked #17,173 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elgene include Elg, Elge, Elgey, Elgeie, Ely, Elie, and Elgkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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