Ideal
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ideal
The given name 'Ideal' is derived from the Late Latin word *idealis*, meaning "existing in idea" or "perfect," ultimately from Greek *idea* ("form, pattern").
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Etymology
The given name 'Ideal' is derived from the Late Latin word *idealis*, meaning "existing in idea" or "perfect," ultimately from Greek *idea* ("form, pattern"). It is not a traditional name in any specific culture or religion, but has been used rarely in modern English-speaking contexts, often as a virtue name or a creative coinage, with no notable historical or religious significance.
Ideal currently ranks #5,134 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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