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BoyPronounced American English /ˈbɛɹ/; British English /ˈbɛə/English language family

Bear

This name comes from the English word for the animal, derived from Old English bera, probably derived from a root meaning "brown".

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Bear is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈbɛɹ/; British English /ˈbɛə/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈbɛɹ/; British English /ˈbɛə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word for the animal, derived from Old English bera, probably derived from a root meaning "brown".

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Usage: english

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