Casper: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Casper
Origin of the name Casper:
Dutch form of Gaspar, which, along with Balthasar and Melchior, was assigned to the Three Wise Men who brought gifts to the Christ Child. The names are not found in the Bible and are thought to have been assigned in the 11th century. Of uncertain etymology, Caspar might be derived from the Persian genashber (treasure master), which is in keeping with his role of the bringer of precious gifts.
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- Comments and insights on the name Casper: | Edit
This name sounds trendy...I'm wondering why it's not that common.
Casper is a strong name, loving and quirky. Our son is named Casper and it suits him amazingly. The only thing I would suggest is be prepared to have your child called "The friendly ghost" for sometime.
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A lot of people laugh about it at first, not being able to separate the cartoon from the name.
- Nicknames for Casper: | Edit
Cap, Cass, Case, Caps, Cappy
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- Famous real-life people named Casper: | Edit
Casper Van Dien, American actor.
Casper Ten Boom, Dutch Underground Leader during WWII- Casper in song, story & screen: | Edit
Casper the Friendly Ghost, cartoon character.
Casper from the movie "Kids"
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Global Popularity of the Name Casper
- #45 in Sweden
- #65 in Norway
