Names Ransom

Ransom

Found 3 entry about "Ransom"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

English

Meaning

Pronunciation

RAN-sum
The name Ransom is pronounced as RAN-sum.

Popularity

The popularity of Ransom has remained relatively stable in recent years. In the United States, it is not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby boy names, according to the Social Security Administration. It is more commonly used in other English-speaking countries such as Canada and Australia.

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Ransom Name meanings & History

The name Ransom has two potential meanings. One is that it is derived from an Old Norse name "Hrafnson" which means "son of Raven". Another meaning derived from its Latin origin "Ransomare" which means to "deliver by paying a price.". Ransom is a masculine name that is typically used for baby boys. It can be used as a first name, or as a middle name for those who prefer a more unusual combination. The name Ransom has a strong and powerful connotation, which makes it a popular choice for parents who want to give their son a name with a deeper meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Ransom: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Ransom:

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

A: Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive

N: Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nagging,Neat,Nice

S: Sex,Success,Security,Sensuality,Social Standing,Status,Solidity

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious

M: Memory,Maternal,Mommy,Mushy,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Mother

Ransom is:

a Common name
a Complex name
a Refined name
a Serious name
a Upper Class name

Famous People

There are several famous people who share the name Ransom. One notable example is the American author and journalist Ransom Riggs, who is best known for his novel "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children." Another is the American football player Ransom H. Horne Jr., who played for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1940s.