Shafter
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,925
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shafter
Shafter is a boy name .
Shafter is currently ranked #19,925 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shafter include Sha, Shaf, Shafy, Shafie, Ter, Tery, Terie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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