Cromwell - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cromwell \c-romwe-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "winding stream". Place name. 17th-century reformer Oliver Cromwell; actor James Cromwell.

Baby names that sound like Cromwell are Carmelo, Carmello, Carmeli and Carmel. Other similar baby names are Bromwell and Crowell.

Cromwell is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2772 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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