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Glacier

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Pronounced GLAY-shur /ˈɡleɪ.ʃər/Medium

Meaning: The English word glacier, 'a slow river of ice' (via French from the Latin glacies, 'ice'). A cool, bold nature word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: Glacier is the English word for a river of ice (said 'GLAY-shur'). A cool, bold nature name, rare and striking.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word glacier, 'a slow river of ice' (via French from the Latin glacies, 'ice'). A cool, bold nature word-name.

U.S. rank (2021)#14082

2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Glacier is the English word for a river of ice, from Latin glacies. As a name it reads cool and striking, rare in the U.S. (said 'GLAY-shur').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, cool, and striking.

Did you know? Glacier is the nature word - 'a slow river of ice,' from the Latin glacies ('ice') - used as a name in the bold nature-word trend (said 'GLAY-shur').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Glacier — word-name 'glacier'; Latin glacies

Variations

GlaciaGlacyerGlaciera

Nicknames

GlaceGia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Glacier mean?

Glacier is the English word for 'a slow river of ice' (from the Latin glacies, 'ice').

How do you pronounce Glacier?

It's said GLAY-shur /ˈɡleɪ.ʃər/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Glacier a boy or girl name?

Glacier is used here for a girl; it reads as a unisex word-name.

How popular is Glacier?

Glacier is a rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.