Eminent
Origin:British
Meaning:High, lofty; Prominent, famous; Remarkable, great
For your most noble little one there's Eminent, a name inspired by the English word "eminent" and rooted in French and Latin. With meanings like "high," "lofty," "prominent," "famous," "remarkable," and "great," baby Eminent will have no problem remembering just how mighty they are. In The Wicked Years series by Gregory Maguire, Eminent was a title reserved for the head of the Thropp family in Munchkinland, who ruled over the region of Nest Hardings. While many names hold the sentiment of greatness and glory, Eminent gets straight to the point with plenty of confidence.
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WordSense Dictionary, Eminent
Online Etymology Dictionary, eminent(adj.)
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
Britannica, Wicked, musical by Schwartz and Holzman, September 2025
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