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Names That Are English Words #2

In most languages, names mean something in their own language. Only a few names in English-speaking countries have a meaning in the English language.
All names are playable in Scrabble and have been in the top 1000 baby names in the US since 2000 according to the Social Security Administration.
Pink and blue indicate whether the name is more popular for girls or boys, respectively.
Some names fall into multiple categories. Don't nitpick.
To make it easier, the first letter of each name and the number of letters are provided.
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Currency
Generic term
C
4
Cash
Unit
P
5
Penny
Former unit
S
6
Stella
Currency
S
8
Sterling
Former unit
Z
5
Zaire
 
Fashion
Fabric
H
7
Holland
Frilly
L
5
Lacey
Pattern
P
7
Paisley
Clothing
S
7
Spencer
Stylish
T
4
Tony
 
Military
Castle wall
B
6
Bailey
Job
G
6
Gunner
Soldier
J
5
Jerry
Weapon
L
5
Lance
Rank
M
5
Major
Rank
M
8
Marshall
Acknowledgement
R
5
Roger
Job
S
5
Scout
 
 
 
 
Music
Song
C
5
Carol
Combination
H
7
Harmony
Musician
H
6
Harper
Words
L
5
Lyric
Sequence
M
6
Melody
Festive song
N
4
Noel
 
 
 
 
Nobility
Peer
B
5
Baron
Peer
D
4
Duke
Peer
E
4
Earl
Royal
K
6
Kaiser
Royal
K
4
King
Royal
P
5
Prince
Royal
P
7
Princess
Royal
Q
5
Queen
Royal (Latin)
R
6
Regina
Royal (Latin)
R
3
Rex
Generic term
R
5
Royal
Misc. material
Board
B
7
Bristol
Scrap
C
4
Chad
Campfire byproduct
E
5
Ember
Fixture
J
4
John
Container
J
6
Jordan
Audio input
M
4
Mike
Stack
R
4
Rick
Dirty
S
5
Sandy
Winner
V
6
Victor
Non-runner
W
6
Walker
Labyrinth
W
6
Warren
 
 
 
 
Misc. immaterial
Divided into bars
B
5
Barry
Tax
C
4
Cain
Possibility
C
6
Chance
Help
C
7
Charity
Fate
D
7
Destiny
Dance
G
6
German
Elegance
G
5
Grace
Tax
K
4
Kane
Freedom
L
7
Liberty
Rule
M
5
Maxim
Light
R
3
Ray
Number
S
5
Seven
Distinct
U
6
Unique
toowise
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Level 78
Oct 4, 2019
Ford and Porsche for automobiles ?
sumguy
+1
Level 84
Oct 4, 2019
Ford made the top 1000 list (#635 for boys in 2018) but, surprisingly, Porsche didn't.

Ford is going in Names That Are English Words #1 under Geography because:

ford

noun

a shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across.

Soph1
+1
Level 49
Oct 4, 2019
Thought May would make an appearance
sumguy
+1
Level 84
Oct 4, 2019
I was surprised by that, too.
AnnikaKim
+2
Level 62
Jun 10, 2021
Except for nobility, this was very hard for me... but a great idea!
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