General
Meaning of General
General, pronounced JEN-er-uhl, traces its roots to the Latin generālis—“universal” or “whole”—before marching through Old French into English as the lofty military rank we know today. As a baby name, it brims with the warmth of a natural leader, like a guiding star that rallies a family through both fiestas and siestas. Imagine a little General stepping onto the playground, not in stiff formality but with the easy charisma of a compañero who knows when to lend a helping hand or break into an impromptu salsa. Though only seven baby boys were named General in 2024—landing it around the 917th spot in U.S. charts—this name has quietly held its ground for over a century, waltzing between the 600s and 900s in popularity. For parents yearning for a name that feels both timelessly strong and warmly inviting, General offers a dash of authority wrapped in genuine corazón.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JEN-er-uhl (/ˈdʒən(ə)rəl/)
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