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Gulliver

/ˈɡʌlɪvər/

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Uncommon

Meaning

The name does not have a direct literal meaning as a personal name but is derived from a surname with occupational roots.

Symbolizes curiosity, exploration, and the journey into unknown worlds; reflects a spirit of discovery and open-mindedness.

Symbolism

Embodies adventure, resilience, and the contrast between smallness and greatness, inspired by the protagonist's travels among giants and tiny people.

Etymology: Derived from the English occupational surname 'Gulliver,' possibly linked to 'gillyflower,' an old term for the carnation flower, or from Irish 'Ó Goillimh' meaning 'descendant of Goillimh,' though popularized entirely through Swift's literary character.

Style & Origin

literary
unique
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, the name Gulliver is most famously associated with Jonathan Swift's 18th-century

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