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Splinter 1
Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. SPLIN-tər  [key]

Meaning & History

Derived from the English word splinter, which usually refers to a long and sharp fragment of material (often wood).

This is the name of several characters in popular culture, the most famous being Splinter from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series.
Added 9/14/2015 by anonymous
Edited 10/11/2017 by Lucille, HL and Sofia

Splinter 2
3. usages AND description are verified
Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. SPLIN-tər  [key]
Other Forms FormsSplinther

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain, even though this rare Dutch given name was already in use in medieval times. Compare the modern Dutch word splinter meaning "splinter".

A known bearer of this name is the Dutch youth politician Splinter Chabot (b. 1996), son of the Dutch writer and poet Bart Chabot (b. 1954).
Added 10/11/2017 by Lucille