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Fur

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fur'fer'1 syllable
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Cozy

MEANING

FurThe shortFineSoft hair of certain animals

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

From Middle English 'furre', from Old French 'forrer', meaning to cover or line with fur

CULTURAL NOTES

Fur has been used historically for clothing, decoration, and trade

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Fur has been a significant material in the textile industry since ancient times

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Dutch
Short

MEANING

Journey or expedition

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

From Middle Dutch 'vōr', meaning a journey or expedition

CULTURAL NOTES

In historical contexts, this referred to voyages and trade routes

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in nautical and trade contexts in medieval Europe

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FAQs About Fur

The name Fur means "fur, the short, fine, soft hair of certain animals" in English, "journey or expedition" in Dutch.
Fur has Germanic origins. From Middle English 'furre', from Old French 'forrer', meaning to cover or line with fur
Fur is pronounced fur (fer). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Fur include Furry.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Fur include Fawn, Pax, Rye.
The most common spelling is Fur. Alternative spellings include Furr, Fuer.