To gaze at with wonder or respect
Derived from the English word, which traces back to the Latin 'admirari'. It signifies a feeling of warm approval, high regard, or wonder. As a virtue name, it reflects the parent's appreciation for the child or a hope that the child will be worthy of respect.
Less common today
Admire isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,474 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse and Caulfield Cup winner
