Names That Mean Eminent
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Howell
Origin:
English variation of Hywel, an eminent Welsh kingDescription:
A familiar and usable last name turned first. Or you could look at it as a homophone of the verb howl, which gives it a wilder feel.
- Hywel
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"eminent"Description:
An old Welsh royal name, of which the English surname Howell is an Anglicized form.
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