The baby name Putnum is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "PUT-nuhm".
Putnum is English in Origin.
Putnum is a name of English origin that means "one who lives on a hill". It is derived from the Old English words "putta" meaning "put" and "dun" meaning "hill". The name has been traced back to the 13th century and was commonly used as a surname for families who lived on or near hills. Today, the name is not as common as it once was, but it still exists as a surname and occasionally as a first name.
The name Putnum is typically considered a masculine name. However, it can also be used as a unisex name. The pronunciation of Putnum is PÅt-nÅm. The name is made up of two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The name is relatively easy to pronounce and is not commonly mispronounced.
The name Putnum is composed of two distinct parts, "put" and "dun". The first part "put" is a reference to a pit or hollow, while the second part "dun" refers to a hill. The combination of these two words creates a name that means "one who lives on a hill". The name has an interesting history and is a great choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.
Putnum has the following similar or variant Names
- Putnam |
- Putman |
- Puttenham |
- Pudney |
- Puddephatt |
- Puddefoot |
- Puddecomb |
- Puddester |
- Puddephat