Beverly

City near Salem

Beverly is a given name, used for both men and women though now predominantly female.

It gained popularity as a feminine name in the early twentieth century, likely influenced by the California city Beverly Hills.

The masculine use has faded but persists in older generations: Beverly was my grandfather's name.

place

Hills

Surname or locality

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South Side

City's lower district

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name

feminine

Pertaining to women

medieval · old-fashioned · elegant · distinguished · 1930s · 1940s · popular

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gender association

BeverlyRobert

Classic male name

William · James · Michael · John · Richard

naming era/style

BeverlyMadison

Wisconsin's governmental seat

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Phrases
Family

beaver

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G