English

Raven

Pronounced RAY-venShare

Meaning: Raven bird

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Raven is an English bird name with an Old English word history. Different traditions give the bird different symbolism, so no single cultural story or personality belongs to every bearer.

Nicknames

  • Rae

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Raven comes from English.

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