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Plum
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Pronounced PLUM /ˈplʌm/Medium
Meaning: The English word plum — the sweet purple fruit, and by extension 'a choice, desirable thing' (a plum job) and the deep purple color. A bold, single-syllable word name.Low
In 30 seconds: A bold word name: Plum is the fruit and the deep purple color (said 'PLUM'). Punchy and rare.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningThe English word plum — the sweet purple fruit, and by extension 'a choice, desirable thing' (a plum job) and the deep purple color. A bold, single-syllable word name.
U.S. rank (2022)#17169 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 10
History & Origin
Plum is a word name straight from the fruit and color, also meaning 'a prized thing.' It reads punchy and offbeat — very rare in the U.S. (said 'PLUM').
It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, punchy, and offbeat.
Did you know? Plum is the English word for the sweet purple fruit — and, by extension, 'a choice, desirable thing' and a rich color; a bold, single-syllable word name, which we state plainly (said 'PLUM').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Plum — The fruit / the English word. audio false.
Variations
PlummPlummePlumb
Nicknames
PlumPlummy
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Plum mean?
Plum is the English word for the sweet purple fruit and color; also 'a prized thing.'
How do you pronounce Plum?
It's said PLUM /ˈplʌm/ — one syllable.
Is Plum a boy or girl name?
Plum is a girl's name.
How popular is Plum?
Plum is an extremely rare name in the U.S.