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Vesper

Pronounced VES-perShare

Meaning: Evening

  • Gender-neutral
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

The Latin evening name also appears in Roman mythology. Ian Fleming later used it for Vesper Lynd, adding a literary association to an older celestial one.

On screen

Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Vesper comes from Latin.

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