Dublin
Irish Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dublin
The given name 'Dublin' derives from the Irish Gaelic *Dubh Linn*, meaning "black pool," referring to a dark tidal pool on the River Liffey.
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Etymology
The given name 'Dublin' derives from the Irish Gaelic *Dubh Linn*, meaning "black pool," referring to a dark tidal pool on the River Liffey. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably Ireland, as a place name turned given name, with no specific religious association; historically, it is the capital city of Ireland, founded by Vikings in the 9th century.
Dublin currently ranks #10,175 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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