Bastian: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Bastian
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US Popularity of Bastian Over Time
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German short form of Sebastian
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"Bastian" was the name for the protagonist of the 1984 film "The Neverending Story"
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Smart?
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Sexy?
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Friendly?
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Creative?
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Strong?
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Young?
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Sophisticated?
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Current Popularity of Bastian by State
Global Popularity of the Name Bastian
- #17 in Chile
- #86 in Germany
- #250 in Norway
Sebastian is a refined name that was always a little too elegant for comfort in the U.S. Your parents may even call it prissy. You can toss all that away now, because elegance has gone mainstream. This paragon of sophistication is now a global hit, and pals like Adrian and Julian will admire Sebastian's classic style.
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