Anchor
AN-ker
Word name
"heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"
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Updated Mon Apr 21 2025
Anchor Origin and Meaning
The name Anchor is a boy's name meaning "heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation".
Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.
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The name Anchor in Pop Culture
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