The first name Arcade

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About the first name Arcade

Meaning

The name Arcade traditionally means “from Arcadia”.

Historical origin

The name Arcade comes from Greek Arkadios, originally denoting a person from Arcadia.

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Devotion to saints strongly contributed to the spread of Arcade; religious calendars long influenced naming choices in Quebec.

Pronunciation:ar-cadaʁk.ad

Frequency of the first name Arcade by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name ArcadeLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Arcade in baptisms by year.201510501675172017651810185519001675–1679 2 baptisms1815–1819 2 baptisms1825–1829 6 baptisms1830–1834 4 baptisms1835–1839 4 baptisms1840–1844 18 baptisms1845–1849 8 baptisms1855–1859 4 baptisms1860–1864 8 baptisms1870–1874 8 baptisms1875–1879 4 baptisms1880–1884 8 baptisms1885–1889 6 baptisms1890–1894 14 baptisms1895–1899 2 baptisms1900–1904 4 baptisms

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