France, Africa, and the CFA franc. This week we take a look at one of the curious legacies of European colonialism â the CFA franc. Ruined by six years of war and occupation, France created the CFA franc at the end of World World II so it could maintain access to its overseas markets.
Meaning of Remington. English name. In English, the name Remington means-town of the raven.The name Remington originated as an English name. The name Remington is most often used as a boy name or male name.
Maverick /mav-er-ick/ [3 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced MAV-rick. It is of American origin, and the meaning of Maverick is an independent man who avoids conformity.A 19th-century American named Maverick refused to brand his calves as other ranchers did; his name has since then been used in common language.Kreatif forms: Madverick, Marverick, Miverick.averick is an uncommonly occurring given name for men but a somewhat prominent surname for all people (#102173 out of 150436, Top 68%). (2000 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity of Maverick for boys.