Pender
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pender
Pender is derived from the Middle English and Old English occupational surname meaning "one who hangs or suspends," coming from the verb "pend" (to hang or await).
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Etymology
Pender is derived from the Middle English and Old English occupational surname meaning "one who hangs or suspends," coming from the verb "pend" (to hang or await). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and England, with historical usage dating back to medieval times as a surname for those in occupations involving hanging or suspending materials.
Pender currently ranks #3,796 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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