Ross
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Origin of the name Ross:
Transferred use of the Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic ros (a promontory or peninsula): hence, "dweller on the peninsula." Alternatively, the name originated as a nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion, in which case it is derived from the Gaelic ruadh (red).
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Ross Perot, politician
Ross Matthews (aka Ross the Intern), TV personality on The Tonight Show
Diana Ross, singer
Betsy Ross, possible seamstress of the first American flag
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Ross Geller - character on TV show "Friends" (played by David Schwimmer)
Dr. Doug Ross - character on TV show "ER" (played by George Clooney)
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Global Popularity of the Name Ross
- #48 in Scotland
- #82 in Ireland
- #845 in United States
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