Denver Name Meaning
The name Denver comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Denver below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Denver Name Meaning
EnglishFrom an English surname which was from a place name meaning "Dane ford" in Old English. This is the name of the capital city of Colorado, which was named for the politician James W. Denver (1817-1892).
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