All about the name MR

Meaning, origin, history.

Mr." is a contraction of "Mister," which originated from the Middle English term "maister." It's typically used as a title before a man's given name, such as Mr. Smith. In some cultures and contexts, it may also be used to address a male without knowing their first name or as a polite way of addressing an unfamiliar man. However, it's important to note that using "Mr." is considered formal and should be used appropriately according to cultural norms and the situation at hand.

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Popularity of the name MR since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"In 1994, there were exactly five individuals named Mr."