Ransom

Gender: Boy
Origin: English word name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Ransom Name Meaning and Origin

Ransom is a name meaning “a sum of money paid for the release of a captive”, from English origin.

Ransom comes from England and is based on the Old French word “rançon,” which means “a sum of money paid for the release of a captive.” Historically, it was used as a surname for people involved in paying or collecting ransoms. Eventually, it became a first name, representing freedom or rescue. Traditionally, Ransom is a masculine name, but it can be used for any gender today. The name conveys ideas of redemption and deliverance. Although it is uncommon now, it suggests both strength and historical importance.

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