Border, brink, or sword's sharp side
Derived from the English word for a sharp border or the cutting side of a blade. It originates from the Old English 'ecg', which was often used in Germanic names to denote the sharpness of a sword or a warrior's prowess. In modern usage, it functions as a bold, monosyllabic word name with a sharp, contemporary feel.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
