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Hess First Name Meaning

Hess is a gender-neutral name of German origin, meaning "Hooded." The name has historical significance as a surname and a nickname. It is associated with prominent figures such as Rudolf Hess, the Deputy Führer of the Nazi Party, and Raymond Hesselyn, a New Zealand Second World War fighter ace. Additionally, the name has been linked to various businesses, including Hess Corporation, a leading American integrated oil and gasoline company, and Hess Educational Organization, the largest private provider of English instruction in the Republic of China. In sports, it is connected to the Hess Cycling Team. Moreover, there are several places and other uses associated with the name, including an unincorporated community in Oklahoma and an impact crater on the far side of the Moon. The name Hess also has connections to literature, law, and science.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Hess first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Hess first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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