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FeminineShrek
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Derived from German Schreck or Yiddish שרעק (shrek) meaning "fright". This is the name of a large green ogre in the animated movie Shrek (2001) and its sequels.
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Boy names in the United States, coloured by linguistic origin.
| 1880 | Notice how names with a Germanic origin (in dark blue) have fallen in popularity. | 2023 |
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