Ramsey

American

[ram-zee] / ˈræm zi /

noun

Arthur Michael Baron Ramsey of Canterbury, 1904–1988, English clergyman and scholar: archbishop of Canterbury 1961–74.
a town in NE New Jersey.
a town in SE Minnesota.
a male given name: from a Scandinavian word meaning “wooded island.”

Ramsey British

/ ˈræmzɪ /

noun

Sir Alf ( red ) ( Ernest ). 1922–99, English footballer and football manager, who played for England 32 times and managed England when they won the World Cup (1966)

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Don Ramsey, who owns a tire-recycling company, credits them with focusing on crime.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Poverty is not just about quality of life. It literally robs older Americans of longevity,” said Ramsey Alwin, president and chief executive of the National Council on Aging.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

The new series of Celebrity Traitors has kicked off, with 21 contestants including Bella Ramsey, Maya Jama and Michael Sheen.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, another potential dark horse, Bella Ramsey, revealed they had been playing a version of The Traitors since they were 10 years old, even hosting events at home - so should be well-prepared.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

I almost ask Sam if she heard about Natasha Ramsey, but I figure since she didn’t say anything about it, she probably hasn’t.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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