Memory
Pronunciation: [ m-EHM-er-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,476
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"sunray, shining light"
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About the Name Memory
Memory is a boy name .
Is Memory a boy or girl name? Memory is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,476 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,292. Memory is more commonly used as a girl name.
Memory is currently ranked #20,476 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Memory include Mem, Memo, Memoy, Memoie, Mey, Meie, and Memkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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