Nashville
Pronunciation: [ n-ASHV-ihl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nashville first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 31 babies have been named Nashville in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nashville is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #10,441 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,441
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Nashville
Nashville is a boy name .
Nashville is currently ranked #10,441 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nashville include Nas, Nash, Nashy, Nashie, Nashv, Nashvy, Nashvie, Lle, Lley, Ille, Nay, and Naie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nashville include Nash, Nashton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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