Jordan Name Meaning & Origin
Jordan
Origin of the name Jordan:
Derived from the Hebrew yarden (to flow down, descend). The name is that of the chief river of Palestine, in which Jesus was baptized. Jordan originated as a given name in the Middle Ages, being bestowed upon those baptized in holy water said to be taken from the Jordan River.
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Name Lists Featuring Jordan
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- New Zealand Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in New Zealand, 2010
- Canadian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Canada (Quebec), 2010
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- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (New South Wales) for 2012
- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (Victoria) for 2012
- New Zealand Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in New Zealand for 2012
- Bulgarian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Bulgaria 2010
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- Australian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Australia (Victoria)
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- Comments and insights on the name Jordan
the person i like's name is jordan
In 26 years I have known 3 Jordans. All three of them were very unique, and extremely friendly.
It definitely sounds like a masculine name to me.
- Personal experiences with the name Jordan
My son's name is Jordan & after 27 years I am happy I choose this name! A few people have spelled it Jordon I am guessing they would spell the Jordan River wrong also. I am very pleased with this name & he didn't mind that it can be a girl's name also. I recommend this name, has a strong character to it.
My ex is named Jordan. His middle name is Evan.
My stepson's name is Jordan Ellis Campbell. He's been called Jor-El since he was born. My husband had to explain it to me, but Jor-El is the name of Superman's father.
- Nicknames for Jordan
Jordie
Jorgasm
Jay
J
Jordo
Jay rock
Big bird
Chosen 1
Judd
Jody
Jordy
Jord
J.O.
Jo
Jo Jo
Jor Jor
Jordash
Hitler
Danny
Joe
Wattpad
Joedan
Vent
Panic At The Disco
Daily Emotional Breakdown
No You Can't Look At My Script
5 Year Old- Meanings and history of the name Jordan
- Famous real-life people named Jordan
Jordan Knight, singer from New Kids on the Block
Jordan Bernt (B.) Peterson, Canadian psychologist, philosopher, and author.
Michael Jordan- Jordan in song, story & screen
Jordan Harvey, character in Jill Williamson's "The Safe Lands" trilogy