Duchess
English
"wife or widow of a Duke"Share
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Duchess Origin and Meaning
The name Duchess is a girl's name meaning "wife or widow of a Duke".
This title name has not taken off yet in the naming world as others like Duke, King, Royal, and Reign have. Duchess was the name of the elegant and sophisticated cat in the classic Disney film, The Aristocats.
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