Everest

Everest is a gender-neutral name of British and French origin for the little one here to reach new heights. You may recognize this name thanks to the world's tallest mountain above sea level. Mount Everest, named after British geodesist and surveyor Sir George Everest, holds a special place in the hearts of many who wish to conquer it. Everest stems from the Norman French Devereux, which began as a habitational last name for people from Évreux in Eure, France. It's said to stem from a Gallic word for yew tree, adding the possible meaning "from the place of yew trees." A remarkable name like this will inspire little Everest to conquer every uphill battle they encounter.

Fun Facts About the Name Everest

• Putting the "EE" in "Everest": Though Everest is widely pronounced like "eh-ver-est" nowadays, the traditional pronunciation was originally like "eev-rist." At least, that's how the Sir George Everest, after whom Mount Everest is named, said his name.
• Sir George Everest's objection to Mount Everest: The name Everest appeals to many who want to pick a mountain-inspired moniker for their child. However, Sir George Everest actually argued against having the highest peak named after him. He believed in keeping its indigenous local names (Chomolungma in Tibetan, Sagarmatha in Nepali), but the Royal Geographical Society overrode his objections in 1865.
• The pop culture impact: Everest is typically considered a boy name, but thanks to pop culture, the world has been embracing its potential as a feminine moniker. In 2013, Star Wars creator George Lucas and Mellody Hobson named their newborn daughter Everest Hobson Lucas. The following year, Nickelodeon introduced Everest, the popular female husky snow-rescue pup on PAW Patrol.