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Origin, Meaning, And History of Casper
Casper is the Dutch equivalent of the name Jasper which in turn is a form of the Latin name Gasper. The name derives from the Bible’s Old Testament and means ‘treasurer.’ Casper is both a first name and a last name.
Several ancient and modern cultures and languages have adopted this lovely name. Its root word Gasper is taken from Gizbar, which was translated to “gasbarinou” or son of Gasbar in Greek. The name Gizbar over the years, transitioned to Kasper but was mispronounced as Casper since the G and K had the same phonetic value as C.
Casper is considered one of the traditional names of the Biblical Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men or the Kings, who visited Jesus with gifts upon His birth.
The common variations of the name Casper include Jasper in English, Gaspar in Spanish and Portuguese, Kasper in German, Gaspard in French, and Kacper in Polish. In addition, Cas, Cassie, Caspy, and Caz are some of the common nicknames for this name.
After the children’s book Casper the Friendly Ghost was published in 1949, the name Casper became more well-known in the English-speaking world. The book was later adapted into a popular cartoon series and several films, further popularizing the name.
More popular fictional characters with this include Casper Gutman, a character from the novel The Maltese Falcon, where he is the main antagonist, and Casper High, a fictional high school in Amity park, from the animated TV series Danny Phantom. Adding to the list, Casper Tock is the name of the middle schooler from the book Casper Tock and the Everdark Wings by Abi Elphinstone.
Thus Casper is a sweet name with a rich meaning that is a popular choice in modern times.
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Famous People With The Name Casper
- Caspar David FriedrichA German landscape painter known for his allegorical landscapes and considered paramount German artist of his generation
- Casper RuudA Norwegian tennis player with nine ATP Tour singles titles and the highest-ranked Norwegian tennis player
- Casper Robert Van Dien Jr.An American actor best known as Johnny Rico, the lead in the film Starship Troopers
Casper On The Popularity Chart
Check out the graph below to learn about the evolution of the popularity and ranking of the name Casper over the last few decades.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name increased significantly in the last decade and peaked in 2021, with 180 babies per million sharing the name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s ranking has fluctuated over the years. Its highest rank was in 1981 at 14989th position after that it started decreasing.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Casper
If you are fond of the name Casper and would like to explore more distinct options, we have compiled a list of names that share a similar sound.
Names With The Similar Meaning As Casper
If you were drawn to the significance behind the name Casper but desire other alternatives, Here is a list of names with similar meanings for your consideration.
Name Numerology For Casper
