Precious

Of great value

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Precious meaning & origin

Precious is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Of great value". Listed origin: English.

Pronunciation

PRESH-us

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Precious. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Pre

Middle Name Ideas

  • Precious Rose
  • Precious Grace
  • Precious Marie
  • Precious Jane

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Precious

What does the name Precious mean?

Precious is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Of great value". Listed origin: English.

How do you pronounce Precious?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is PRESH-us. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Precious?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Precious. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Precious?

Ideas to try include Pre. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Precious?

Try Precious Rose, Precious Grace, Precious Marie, Precious Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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