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Thomas Nightingale

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Personal Details

Given Name
Thomas
Surname
Nightingale
Occupation
Rev.

The Name Thomas

Origin
Aramaic
Meaning
Twin
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The Nightingale Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from the nightingale bird, possibly indicating residence near a location associated with nightingales.
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Source

Library of Congress

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