Special
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Special
The name "Special" derives from the Latin word "specialis," meaning "of a particular kind" or "distinguished," formed from "species" (appearance, kind).
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Etymology
The name "Special" derives from the Latin word "specialis," meaning "of a particular kind" or "distinguished," formed from "species" (appearance, kind). It is not a traditional given name in any major culture or religion, but rather a modern English word occasionally used as a name, primarily in English-speaking contexts, with no significant historical precedent.
Special currently ranks #14,888 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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