Inspired by Chanukah: The Real People Named Latke and Dreidel

Do the names 'Latke,' 'Menorah,' and 'Torch' ring a bell to you?

Believe it or not, data from the Population and Immigration Authority reveals that over 43,000 Israelis have first names inspired by the holiday of Chanukah.

As you might guess, one of the most popular—and perhaps most beloved—names is 'Or' (meaning 'light'), with 39,707 people in Israel sharing this name, making it the most common name associated with Chanukah. The second most popular is 'Tzur,' with 2,307 individuals, followed by 'Maoz,' with 1,908 people named this.

Curious about the next names on the list? Hold on tight, because this gets interesting: ranked next is the name Nes (meaning 'miracle')—yes, there really are people whose first name is Nes, claimed by 441 individuals (if you've met someone named Nes, share your own 'miracle' story with us).

Sure, we've heard of Lapid (meaning 'torch'). And Chanukah. Those are familiar. But what about Latke, Torch, Gvurah (meaning 'heroism'), Oil, and Dreidel?

Don't be so surprised, and don't say you can't believe it—because even though it may sound wild, these names exist and are very real: according to representatives from the population registry, the name Latke has been given to 405 people in Israel, Torch to eight people, Gvurah to four, Oil (yes, it's not for the reason you might think) to two people, and the winner of the most unique and unusual name associated with Chanukah concepts is Dreidel, bestowed thus far upon only one person.

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