Cooper
[ˈkuːpər]Meaning
from a surname meaning "barrel maker", from Middle English couper
Background Story
Cooper comes from a surname meaning "barrel maker", from Middle English couper. The word behind it is the profession of cooper, a maker of wooden casks and other staved vessels.
Temperament
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