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Hoy
Hoy is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Scottish contexts, it derives from a place name meaning 'high land' or 'high island.' It may also have Chinese origins where it…
Huckleberry
Word name and literary name
Everybody knows Huckleberry Finn, the Mark Twain character named, Twain said, for the 19th century slang term for "humble." A few modern parents have put it on a birth certificate, including "Man Vs.…
Huey
Variation of Hugh, English
"mind, intellect"
Once upon a time, in the 1930s, Huey was a Top 250 name, given to nearly 500 babies in a singer year. Traditionally a nickname for Hugo, Hugh, or Hubert, Huey has been notably borne by actor and…
Hughey
Hughey is a masculine name derived from Hugh, which has Germanic origins meaning 'mind' or 'spirit.' The addition of the diminutive suffix '-ey' gives it an affectionate, friendly quality.…
Humay
Humay is a feminine name with roots in Persian culture and mythology. In Persian literature, Humay (also spelled Homay or Humāy) appears as a legendary princess and queen. The name is believed to…
Humfrey
Humfrey is a masculine name representing an older English spelling of the more familiar Humphrey. With Germanic origins, the name combines elements meaning 'peaceful warrior' or 'support peace.' This…
Bassilly
Bassilly is an uncommon feminine name with possible Egyptian Coptic Christian origins. It may be related to the male name Basil, which comes from the Greek word 'basileus' meaning 'king' or 'royal.'…
Humfry
Humfry is a medieval English variant of the Germanic name Humphrey, deriving from elements meaning 'giant' or 'bear' and 'peace.' This archaic spelling reached peak popularity during the Middle Ages…
Humility
Word Name
Virtue names are making a comeback, but we don't foresee Humility coming into fashion. A baby named Humility Cooper was a passenger on the Mayflower.
Humphery
Humphery is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of the more traditional Humphrey, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'peaceful warrior' or 'supporter of peace.' This…
Edley
English Surname
English surname used as one of the middles for Boris Becker's son Amadeus.
Humphry
Humphry is a masculine name that represents a historical spelling variant of Humphrey. Derived from the Germanic elements "hun" (meaning bear cub) and "frid" (peace), the name literally translates to…
Eddy
Diminutive of Edward
"wealthy guardian"
Eddy, recently used by Celine Dion for one of her twin boys, was chosen to honor Eddy Marnay, who produced her first five records. Though less common a nickname for Edward than Eddie, Eddy is used…
Huntley
English
"meadow of the hunter"
Huntley was best known as Brinkley's fellow news anchor back in the 60s and 70s, while in the UK, it might still be linked to a high profile murder case. Nevertheless, this surname style choice feels…
Huntly
Huntly is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Historically, it refers to the hunting grounds ('hunt' + 'lea' meaning meadow) of Scottish…
Hurhy
Hurhy is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of names like Herve or Harry, or possibly derive from a surname or place name. This highly unusual name…
Hurley
Irish
"sea tide"
Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur"…
Carly
English feminization of Carl, German
"free man"
Though a couple of its more "creative" spellings—Carli and Karlee, for example—are still on the rise, this feminine form of Carl, popularized by singer Carly Simon in the 1970s, could by no stretch…
Huxley
English
"inhospitable place"
Huxley is an increasingly popular surname-name for baby boys in the US and now is beginning to be used for girls as well. The -ley suffix, usually denoting a place, is common in names for both…
Eccentricity
Word name, English from Greek
"eccentricity"
The definition of quirky.