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Sterling

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

Derived from city of Stirling, which is itself of unknown meaning.

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RootStirling (place name)
VariantStirling

Categories

English adjectives, English nouns, greatness, metals, silver, wealth, word names
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Entry added October 30, 2011

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