Author
AW-thər · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ English / American Variant ◈ 2 syllables
"Bear; possibly a transcription variant"

From English / American Variant

Bear; possibly a transcription variant Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Author at a glance
MeaningBear; possibly a transcription variant
OriginEnglish / American Variant
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
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Origin & history of Author
1
English / American Variant roots
Author comes from the English / American Variant tradition, meaning Bear; possibly a transcription variant.
How popular is Author?
1933 peak year
At its height in 1933, Author reached #799 nationally — 59 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1930s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Author is a rare name in U.S. records. In all, around 2,173 babies have been registered as Author since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
59 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #799)
2,173 All-time total
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Author
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
A1
U3
T2
H8
O6
R9
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
Personality of Author
🕊️
Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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