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California Meaning and Origin

California is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

California is currently #13849 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named California are .

California is a 10 letters name with syllables.

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California name meaning

The name "California" is derived from a Spanish novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián" written by García Ordóñez de Montalvo in the 16th century. In the novel, Montalvo describes a fictional island paradise called California that is inhabited by

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In 2022, 100% of babies named California were girls

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Name popularity in Canada

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California - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name California?
The meaning of the name California is The name "California" is derived from a Spanish novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián" written by García Ordóñez de Montalvo in the 16th century. In the novel, Montalvo describes a fictional island paradise called California that is inhabited by.
What is the origin of the name California?
The origin of the name California is .
Is California a girl or boy name?
The name California is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called California were boys, 100.00% of babies called California were girls.
What is the popularity of the name California?
According to statistics, California is ranked 13849th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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