Nameberry of the Day: Casimir
March 4
The local holiday Casimir Pulaski Day is celebrated in Illinois on the first Monday of March each year.
In Memorium of the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski — known as "the father of American cavalry — the holiday is mostly celebrated by cities with large Polish communities such as Chicago, Du Bois, and Bloomington.
Casimir is a powerful Polish boy’s name — a traditional name of Polish kings — with two equally but oppositely commanding meanings: either “destroyer of peace” or “proclaimer of peace.”
Casimir fits perfectly with rising names Cassian, Cassius, and Caspian, sharing the stylish nickname “Cas” as well as the same bold energy.
Here’s an American pronouncing Casimir Pulaski’s name.
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