Fort

Pronunciation: [ f-AWRT ]

Fort is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,388 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Fort is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AWRT.

Parents who love the name Fort often also consider Milus, Angeline, Ld .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,388
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Forrest #408 Ford #571 Forest #725

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Milus Boy Latin / Slavic Angeline Boy Latin Ld Boy American English Floris Boy Latin Clegg Boy Old English Melvon Boy Old English/Celtic Beach Boy Old English Ruskin Boy Old Norse

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"from the flowering one"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort

Is Fort a boy or girl name?
Fort is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Fort?
Fort is pronounced f-AWRT.
How popular is the name Fort?
Fort is currently ranked #38388 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Fort a common or rare name?
Fort is an uncommon name, ranked #38388 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Fort?
Fort pairs well with Milus, Angeline, Ld, Floris in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Fort?
Related spellings include Forrest, Ford, Forest.

About the Name Fort

Fort is a boy name .

Fort is currently ranked #38,388 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Fort include Forrest, Ford, Forest . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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