Princeton Name Meaning & Origin
Princeton
Pronunciation: PRINS-tən (key)
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Usage is inspired by Princeton University (and its location, Princeton New Jersey) on the model of the popular boy's name Kingston. Princeton, or "Prince Town," is believed to have been named in honor of William, Prince of Orange.
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