Name Origin
/Pree-kness/-
American (Western) 60%
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Canadian (Western) 30%
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British (Western) 10%
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- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Other
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Name Origin
The name 'Preakness' is most notably associated with the Preakness Stakes, a famous American horse race held in Maryland. The term itself is believed to originate from the Preakness neighborhood in Baltimore, which was named after a local Native American word or a variation of a Dutch or English term. Its usage as a personal or place name is primarily rooted in American culture, especially in relation to horse racing.