Jasper
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Origin of the name Jasper:
English form of Gaspar, a name of uncertain etymology 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 fixed in the 11th century. Gaspar might have been derived from the Persian genashber (treasure master), which is in keeping with his role of the bringer of precious gifts.
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I like this name.It's different, but not too out there.
Jasper is an opaque, impure variety of quartz that is usually red, yellow or brown in colour.
Can be just as trendy as Jacob. I like this more than Casper (similer sounding name)
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I actually have a cousin named Jasper who's a girl! She's about 13.
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Jaz, Jas, Percy, Jappy, Jappo, Jazz, Jazzy
- Meanings and history of the name Jasper: | Edit
Jasper as a name has a long history. It is a variant of the Persian name Kasper--and related to the name of the third Magi, Gasper. In Scandinavian countries, the name is Jesper. The name dates far back, and was common enough to be used in the royal family of England. The uncle of Henry VII of England was Jasper Tudor (1431-1495), the second son of the scandalous relationship of Owen Tudor and Queen Catherine of Valois (widow of Henry V).
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Jasper Johns (artist)
Jasper Conran (designer)
Jasper Tudor (uncle of Henry VII)
Jasper Fforde (author)- Jasper in song, story & screen: | Edit
Jasper was one of Cruella de Vil's henchmen in "101 Dalmations"
Jasper Hale-vampire from "Twilight" books
Jasper, character from Charles Dickens' "Edwin Drood"
Jasper Dale, character from L.M.Montgomery's "The Story Girl" and "The Golden Road" He marries Aunt Olivia.
Jasper is one of Grandpa Simpson's friends at the nursing home on "The Simpsons"
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Global Popularity of the Name Jasper
- #33 in Belgium
- #99 in Australia (Victoria)
- #121 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #219 in Canada (Alberta)
- #385 in Norway
- #452 in United States
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