Hervie
Breton · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Hervie
The given name 'Hervie' is a variant of 'Harvey,' derived from the Old Breton name *Haerviu*, meaning "battle worthy" or "strong in battle." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval Brittany and Norman England, notably associated with the 12th-century English saint and bishop Harvey of Bangor.
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Etymology
The given name 'Hervie' is a variant of 'Harvey,' derived from the Old Breton name *Haerviu*, meaning "battle worthy" or "strong in battle." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval Brittany and Norman England, notably associated with the 12th-century English saint and bishop Harvey of Bangor.
Hervie currently ranks #4,095 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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