Excellence
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Excellence
The given name 'Excellence' derives from the Latin word *excellentia*, meaning "superiority" or "distinction," and is used as a virtue name directly from the English word.
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Etymology
The given name 'Excellence' derives from the Latin word *excellentia*, meaning "superiority" or "distinction," and is used as a virtue name directly from the English word. It is primarily found in modern English-speaking cultures, particularly among African American communities, as part of a tradition of aspirational names, with no specific religious or historical prominence.
Excellence currently ranks #15,953 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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