Taft
Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Taft
Taft derives from the Old English word "tæft," meaning a homestead or dwelling place, with roots in Germanic languages referring to an enclosed or fenced property.
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Etymology
Taft derives from the Old English word "tæft," meaning a homestead or dwelling place, with roots in Germanic languages referring to an enclosed or fenced property. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has historical significance as the surname of William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States.
Taft currently ranks #8,171 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1908.
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