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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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    1. Jefferson -- Origin: Old English; Meaning: son of Jeffrey
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      Grant -- Origin: English, Gaelic; Meaning: tall, big
      Ulysses S. Grant was our 18th president from 1869 - 1877 and was a prominent general during the Civil War prior to his time in office. Today, Grant is buried in Grant's Tomb, located in Riverside Park in New York City and known as the largest mausoleum in North America. While his last name works as a great first name, more adventurous parents (or ones who really love James ... more 
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      Grant -- Origin: English, Gaelic; Meaning: tall, big
      Ulysses S. Grant was our 18th president from 1869 - 1877 and was a prominent general during the Civil War prior to his time in office. Today, Grant is buried in Grant's Tomb, located in Riverside Park in New York City and known as the largest mausoleum in North America. While his last name works as a great first name, more adventurous parents (or ones who really love James Joyce, too) should try his first name, which means "wrathful." less 

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