Harbour
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Harbour
The given name 'Harbour' derives from the Old English word *herebeorg* (from *here* "army" + *beorg* "shelter"), meaning a shelter or refuge, and as a name it metaphorically signifies a safe haven or protector.
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Etymology
The given name 'Harbour' derives from the Old English word *herebeorg* (from *here* "army" + *beorg* "shelter"), meaning a shelter or refuge, and as a name it metaphorically signifies a safe haven or protector. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly as a rare surname-turned-first-name in the United States and Britain, with no strong religious ties; historically, it may have originated as a topographic surname for someone living near a harbor or as an occupational name for a harbor keeper.
Harbour currently ranks #10,396 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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