Pfeiffer
Pronunciation: [ f-EYEF-er ]
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Meaning & Origin
Pfeiffer is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EYEF-er.
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Pfeiffer first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 63 babies have been named Pfeiffer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pfeiffer is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #26,260 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #26,260
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer is a girl name .
Pfeiffer is currently ranked #26,260 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pfeiffer include Pfe, Pfei, Pfeiy, Pfeiie, Pfeif, Pfeify, Pfeifie, Fer, Fery, Ferie, Pfy, and Pfie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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