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Pronunciation: [ th-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
The is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced th-uh.
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The first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 5 babies have been named The in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, The is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,972 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,972
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name The
The is a boy name .
The is currently ranked #30,972 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of The include Theodore, Theo, Theoden, Theodor, Theophilus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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