Name of the Day: George
December 14
George
Founding Father George Washington passed away on December 14, 1799 at the age of 67. Commanding the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, the Colonial hero was unanimously elected to be the first president of the brand-new United States of America.
Despite the name’s modest meaning of “farmer”, George has a strong royal edge — there have been 6 different King George’s in Britain, and the name was given a fresh start when given to young Prince George (son of William and Catherine) in 2013. Today George ranks as high as #3 in England, while over in the US it is sitting at #142.
Other notable Georges include Saint George — famous for slaying a dragon, George of the Jungle, and Curious George. Real-life namesakes include actor George Clooney, President Bush (x2), boxer George Foreman, composer George Handel, and novelist George Orwell amongst many more.
Intruiging variations include Russian Yuri, Catalan Jordi, and Cornish Jory.