Dark red wine; from the Burgundy region of France
A color name derived from the Burgundy region in eastern France, known for its deep red wine. The name of the region itself comes from the Burgundians, an ancient Germanic tribe that settled there in the 5th century.
Less common today
Burgandy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,792 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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