Notable PersonAmerican1996 – 2003
Somer Thompson
Victim of high-profile child abduction case
Biography
A 7-year-old girl from Orange County, California who disappeared in 2003. Her abduction and murder became a significant criminal case that led to increased awareness of child safety.
Quick Facts
Category
Notable Person
Nationality
American
Born
1996
Died
2003
Thinking about the name
Somer
Hebrew origin
“A unisex name with possible Hebrew roots (related to 'guard' or 'keeper') or English origins, Somer has a clean, modern brevity. The name works equally well for any gender and carries a sense of protection and reliability while remaining contemporary and cool.”