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Rumour

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Pronounced ROO-mur /ˈruː.mər/Medium

Meaning: A word-name from the English 'rumour' ('a circulating report; hearsay; talk'), from the Latin rumor. Used as a bold modern given name, notably by celebrity families.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Rumour is the English word itself (said 'ROO-mur'). Distinctive and modern.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA word-name from the English 'rumour' ('a circulating report; hearsay; talk'), from the Latin rumor. Used as a bold modern given name, notably by celebrity families.

History & Origin

Rumour comes straight from the English word, rooted in the Latin rumor ('talk; report'). It reads bold and unconventional — rare in the U.S., in the word-name trend (said 'ROO-mur').

It appears only recently and rarely in U.S. data. Rare, bold, and distinctive.

Did you know? Rumour is the English word 'rumour' ('a circulating report; talk'), from the Latin rumor — a bold, distinctive word-name used by some celebrity families (said 'ROO-mur').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Rumour — English word 'rumour'; Latin rumor

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rumour mean?

Rumour is the English word 'rumour' ('a circulating report; talk'), from the Latin rumor.

How do you pronounce Rumour?

It's said ROO-mur /ˈruː.mər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rumour a boy or girl name?

Rumour is a girl's name.

How popular is Rumour?

Rumour is a very rare name in the U.S.