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Name Origin

Everett is an English surname of Norman origin, meaning 'brave as a boar' or 'strong as a boar'. It derives from the Old High German name Ebrhart, composed of the elements 'eber' (boar) and 'hart' (strong, brave). Everett gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century.

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Famous People

Everett McKinley Dirksen (1896-1964)

Politician

  • Served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois (1951-1964)
  • Leader of the Republican Party in the Senate
  • Key figure in passing civil rights legislation

Everett H. Koop (1916-2013)

Surgeon General of the United States

  • Promoted public health awareness on issues like AIDS and smoking
  • Advocate for safer sex practices and needle exchange programs

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