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Origin: African

Meaning: Spear, pike, javelin; Strength, power, force; A long-awaited child

You may have a fashionista on your hands with baby Keke. This feminine moniker stems from the Old High German name Gertrud. It is made up of two terms, gaizaz, meaning “spear,” “pike,” and “javelin,” with þrūþiz, signifying “strength,” “power,” and “force.” A famous namesake for baby is Keke Palmer, whose name derives from Keyana, stemming from the Yorùbá term kayin, translating to “a long-awaited child.” The Hollywood star rose to fame when she starred in Nickelodeon’s True Jackson VP, but now has over 100 credits to her name. Keke is a powerful name for baby, whether they are who you’ve been longing for or you simply wish for them to grow with courage.