Bandon
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bandon
The given name 'Bandon' is of Irish and Gaelic origin, meaning "descendant of Bán" or "fair-haired one," derived from the Old Irish word *bán* (white, fair).
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Etymology
The given name 'Bandon' is of Irish and Gaelic origin, meaning "descendant of Bán" or "fair-haired one," derived from the Old Irish word *bán* (white, fair). It is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and has historical ties to the Irish surname Ó Báin, though it remains rare as a first name.
Bandon currently ranks #10,930 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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