Banning
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Banning
The given name 'Banning' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old English personal name *Bana*, meaning "slayer" or "murderer," combined with the patronymic suffix *-ing* ("son of"), thus signifying "son of the slayer." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association; historically, it appears as a surname in medieval England, but as a given name it gained rare, modern usage without notable historical figures.
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Etymology
The given name 'Banning' is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old English personal name *Bana*, meaning "slayer" or "murderer," combined with the patronymic suffix *-ing* ("son of"), thus signifying "son of the slayer." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association; historically, it appears as a surname in medieval England, but as a given name it gained rare, modern usage without notable historical figures.
Banning currently ranks #9,956 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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