Vardaman

VAR-duh-man'VAR-duh-man'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
Protective

MEANING

Guardian or protector

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from an Old English word or a variation of a surname.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Vardaman is notably associated with Southern U.S. culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained some recognition in the Southern United States during the early 20th century.

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The name Vardaman means "Guardian or protector" in English.
Vardaman has American origins. Possibly derived from an Old English word or a variation of a surname.
Vardaman is pronounced VAR-duh-man (VAR-duh-man). It has 3 syllables.
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 Vardaman include Vardy, Man.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Vardaman include Harlan, Sullivan, Lorraine.
The most common spelling is Vardaman. Alternative spellings include Vardiman, Verdemann.