Geddes
Pronunciation: [ g-EHD-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,281
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old Irish/Gaelic origin
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Irish Cathasaigh origin
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About the Name Geddes
Geddes is a boy name .
Geddes is currently ranked #33,281 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Geddes include Ged, Gedd, Geddy, Geddie, Gey, Geie, and Gedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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