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Nylon
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How to Pronounce Nylon
Pronounced NY-lon /ˈnaɪ.lɒn/Medium
Meaning: The English word nylon — a synthetic fiber coined in the 1930s — used as a modern word-name. Bold and unconventional; stated plainly.Low
In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Nylon is simply the English word for the fabric (said 'NY-lon'). Unconventional and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word nylon — a synthetic fiber coined in the 1930s — used as a modern word-name. Bold and unconventional; stated plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#11854
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 6
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History & Origin
Nylon is the English word for the synthetic fiber, used as a bold word-name. It is stated plainly — very rare in the U.S. (said 'NY-lon').
It appears only extremely rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and unconventional.
Did you know? Nylon is the plain English word for the synthetic fabric, coined in the 1930s, taken up here as an unconventional modern word-name (said 'NY-lon').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Nylon — English word 'nylon'; word-name
Variations
NilonNylonnNyland
Nicknames
NyLon
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nylon mean?
Nylon is the English word for the synthetic fabric, used as a modern word-name.
How do you pronounce Nylon?
It's said NY-lon /ˈnaɪ.lɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nylon a boy or girl name?
Nylon is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Nylon?
Nylon is extremely rare in the U.S.