Origin of the name Warren:
Transferred use of the surname meaning "dweller at or keeper of a game preserve." The name is derived from the Old French warenne (a warren, a game preserve).
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War, Warry, Ren, Renny
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Surname that originated from a place in Normandy called "La Varenne." The derivation has also been linked with the personal name, Werner.
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Warren Beatty, American actor and director (Bonnie and Clyde, Reds)
Warren Buffet, American billionaire investor
Warren G. Harding, 29th U.S. President
Warren Spahn, Hall of Fame Pitcher, Milwaukee Braves
Warren E Burger, Chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
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Warren Zevon, American rock singer-songwriter and musician. Grammy winner(2), Wherewolves of London
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Global Popularity of the Name Warren
- #292 in Scotland
- #509 in United States
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