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Origin: German

Meaning: One who came from Saint Leger; Of Salomon; Peace

If you’re looking for a literary-inspired baby name with a vintage feel, the masculine name Salinger could be quite the catch. In terms of initial origins, Salinger seems to have started out in England as a habitational name for someone who “came from Saint Leger,” a name shared by several French towns and communes. Salinger could also be a German variant of Salomon, the French form of Solomon, meaning “peace.” If you’re a fan of the novel The Catcher in the Rye, you’ll have yet another reason to love this name, as the author, J.D. Salinger, also carried it!