Pronunciation: [ s-EEP-ee-uh ]
Sepia is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Reddish-brown color; cuttlefish ink; from Greek sepia meaning cuttlefish." Ranked #61,280 in the US, popular nicknames include Sep.
A distinctive 3-syllable girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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"Reddish-brown color; cuttlefish ink; from Greek sepia meaning cuttlefish"
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Sepia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 5 babies have been named Sepia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sepia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,280 for girl names in the US .
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Sepia is a girl name with Modern American and English origins . The name means "Reddish-brown color; cuttlefish ink; from Greek sepia meaning cuttlefish" in Latin .
Sepia is currently ranked #61,280 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Sepia has 3 syllables and is pronounced s-EEP-ee-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Sepia include Sep. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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