Foch
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Foch
The given name 'Foch' is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German element *fuhs* meaning "fox," likely used as a nickname for a clever or cunning person.
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Etymology
The given name 'Foch' is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German element *fuhs* meaning "fox," likely used as a nickname for a clever or cunning person. It is primarily associated with French culture, most notably through Marshal Ferdinand Foch, the Supreme Allied Commander in World War I, and is not tied to any specific religion.
Foch currently ranks #2,957 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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