Names That Mean Estate
- Henzo
Origin:
Galician diminutive of Henrique, PortugueseMeaning:
"estate ruler"Description:
With names like Henry, Henrik, and Enzo rising up the charts, it's about time parents discover Henzo. It's a short form of Henrique traditionally used in Galicia, Spain, but some may be familiar with Henzo via the anime One Piece.
- Galton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"a rented estate"Description:
A fresher alternative to Dalton.
- Quintas
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"small estate"Description:
Sounds a bit like an Australian airline.
- Hatty
Origin:
English, diminutive of HarrietMeaning:
"estate ruler"Description:
Hatty is an old school nickname for Harriet, itself an old-fashioned choice. The more usual spelling historically is Hattie, with was given to more than 750 baby girls last year in the US, three times as many as were named Harriet. Hatty, by contrast, was used for fewer than five babies -- quite a contrast!
- Henty
Origin:
Old EnglishMeaning:
"rules an estate"Description:
Change one letter of Henry, and you end up with this modern-sounding but dignified boys' name. Henty is an English surname that has been spotted on a few boys recently.
- Havilland
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"goat estate"Description:
Hollywood golden girl Olivia de Havilland gives her surname a distinctly glamourous feel despite its more humble meaning. The single-L Haviland spelling is used more frequently.
- Hinrik
Origin:
Icelandic from GermanicMeaning:
"estate ruler"Description:
The Icelandic version of Henrik, Henry, Harry, and related names.
- Shelvie
Origin:
Variation of Shelby, EnglishMeaning:
"estate on the ledge"Description:
A Shelby variation that didn't fly off the shelves.