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The Name Maynard - Origin and Meaning of Maynard
  



The Name Maynard - Origin and Meaning of Maynard


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Maynard

Old High German

Usage of the Name Maynard

English

Meaning of the Name Maynard

The name Maynard is derived from the Germanic elements "magin" - "strength" and "hard" - "hardy, brave".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Maynard Dixon (1875 - 1946), an American painter; John Maynard Keynes (1883 - 1946), an English economist; Maynard Ferguson (1928 - 2006), a Canadian jazz musician; Maynard James Keenan (born 1964), an American rock singer, songwriter, and musician.
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