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Preston

Pronunciation: [ pr-EHST-uhn ]

Girl Name #6,938 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Preston is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced pr-EHST-uhn.

Parents who love the name Preston often also consider Priscilla, Prudence, Preston .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,938
Total SSA Count
17

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Pre Pry Preie Presie

Also a Boy Name

Preston is also used as a boy name, ranked #330.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preston

Is Preston a boy or girl name?
Preston is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6938. As a boy name, it is ranked #330. Preston is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Preston?
Preston is pronounced pr-EHST-uhn.
How popular is the name Preston?
Preston is currently ranked #6938 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Preston?
Common nicknames for Preston include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Presie.
Is Preston a common or rare name?
Preston is an uncommon name, ranked #6938 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Preston

Preston is a girl name .

Is Preston a boy or girl name? Preston is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,938 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #330. Preston is more commonly used as a boy name.

Preston is currently ranked #6,938 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Preston include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Presie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Preston include Presley, Preslee, Presleigh, Prescott, Preslie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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