Updated October 2026
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Literary name
"one who forewarns of storms"
This name from the ancient Gilgamesh Epic would be a challenging choice; Hamish makes a more user-friendly option.
Scottish variation of Holmes
Distinguished actor Hume Cronyn (who shared his father's name) put this unusual choice in the lexicon.
Herbie is a diminutive form of Herbert, a Germanic name combining 'hari' (army) and 'berht' (bright), meaning 'bright warrior' or 'illustrious soldier.' Popularized in the mid-20th century, Herbie…
English surname
A possibility for fans of the mystery writer, but most parents would prefer Dashiell.
English
"from the island in the river"
Possible middle name for devotees of detective Sherlock...or the actress Katie.
German
"owner of a patch of farmland"
A huve is 40 acres of land, so the occupational name Hoover refers to the farmer who owned and worked it. Hoover also relates to the rock band, the vacuum cleaner, the dam, and former FBI head J.…
Choctaw, Native American
"thunder"
Thunderous name with Native American origins.
English place name
No matter how much you love the novels of Papa H., don't saddle your son with this unwieldy appellation.
Greek
"sacred name"
A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.
"hard, strong man"
A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to register to vote in the…
Spanish
"adventurer, explorer"
A worldly and attractive choice for a child of any background. Two early New World explorers were Hernandos — de Soto and Cortés.