Ontarius
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ontarius
Ontarius derives from the Latin "Ontario," which relates to the Iroquoian word "Ontarío" meaning "great lake" or "sparkling water," referring to Lake Ontario.
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Etymology
Ontarius derives from the Latin "Ontario," which relates to the Iroquoian word "Ontarío" meaning "great lake" or "sparkling water," referring to Lake Ontario. The name is primarily used in English-speaking regions, particularly North America, with increased usage following the establishment of Ontario as a Canadian province in 1867.
Ontarius currently ranks #9,994 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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