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    Born Leaders: 7 Baby Names Inspired by Presidential Families

    Whenever a holiday rolls around, I always think of the moms and dads expecting new bundles of joy and how they'll name them accordingly. Now, new parents can definitely take advantage of the upcoming holiday, Presidents' Day, by taking note of names of famous leaders and their families. After all, these men and women have made it to the top of the ranks -- so what better way to set your tot up for success than by giving him or her one of these outstanding names? To get you in the spirit of Presidents' Day -- and to give those new moms and dads some ideas -- I've rounded up some of the best names inspired by commanders-in-chief and their spouses. Click through for 7 baby names inspired by presidential families! - By Jillian Capewell and Melinda Carstensen

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    1. Jefferson -- Origin: Old English; Meaning: son of Jeffrey
    2. Grant -- Origin: English, Gaelic; Meaning: tall, big
    3. Carter -- Origin: Old English; Meaning: transporter of goods
    4. Pierce -- Origin: English; Meaning: rock
    5. Eleanor -- Origin: unknown, believed to be derived from the Greek Helen or French Alienor; Meaning: unknown
    6. Hillary -- Origin: Latin; Meaning: cheerful, happy
    7. Reagan -- Origin: Irish; Meaning: little king

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      Eleanor -- Origin: unknown, believed to be derived from the Greek Helen or French Alienor; Meaning: unknown
      "A woman is like a tea bag," Eleanor Roosevelt is quoted as saying, "you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." As First Lady from 1933 - 1945 alongside her husband Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor continued to work, traveling, speaking, and writing a syndicated newspaper column. After her husband's ... more 
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      Eleanor -- Origin: unknown, believed to be derived from the Greek Helen or French Alienor; Meaning: unknown
      "A woman is like a tea bag," Eleanor Roosevelt is quoted as saying, "you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." As First Lady from 1933 - 1945 alongside her husband Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Eleanor continued to work, traveling, speaking, and writing a syndicated newspaper column. After her husband's death in 1945, Eleanor continued to be active in politics and championing human rights until her own death in 1962.
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