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Randall
RAN-duhl
Randall (name) means a male given name of Germanic origin; also a surname and several places in the United States. Example: “Randall took over the family business after his father retired.”
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A male given name of Germanic origin; also a surname and several places in the United States.
"Randall took over the family business after his father retired."
"“Each time they’d build, they’d try to outbuild all the rest of them,” said Dr. Randall F. Hipple, a retired obstetrician who helped establish a seven-block stretch of the street as a National Historic District."
— Dave Caldwell, Williamsport, Pa.: Home of True Small Ball (2007)
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Etymology
A Middle English variant of Randolph, preserved as a surname and revived in the 20th century.
Class of 1900
Randall joined the language around 1900.
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What does “Randall” mean?
The word “Randall” means a male given name of Germanic origin; also a surname and several places in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Randall”?
“Randall” is pronounced RAN-duhl (/ˈɹændəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Randall” in a sentence?
Here is “Randall” used in a sentence: “Randall took over the family business after his father retired.”
What part of speech is “Randall”?
“Randall” is a name.
Where does the word “Randall” come from?
The word “Randall” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Middle English. A Middle English variant of Randolph, preserved as a surname and revived in the 20th century.
Is “Randall” a common word?
“Randall” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Where does the name Randall come from?
Randall is a male given name of Germanic origin that is also used as an English surname. It appears throughout the United States both as a personal name and as a place name.
Is Randall a first name or a surname?
Randall serves as both a given name and a surname. It began as a surname and later became common as a first name.
Are there places named Randall?
Yes, Randall is also the name of several places in the United States, in addition to its use as a personal name and surname.
