Ledger
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ledger
The given name 'Ledger' is derived from the Old English word 'lecgere', which refers to a bookkeeper or accountant, and is related to the verb 'lecgan', meaning 'to lay down' or 'to record'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ledger' is derived from the Old English word 'lecgere', which refers to a bookkeeper or accountant, and is related to the verb 'lecgan', meaning 'to lay down' or 'to record'. The name 'Ledger' is of English origin and is commonly found in Western cultures, particularly in the context of the Australian family of Robert and May Ledger, who were early settlers in Western Australia.
Ledger currently ranks #554 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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