Higgins
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Higgins
The given name 'Higgins' is an Anglicized patronymic surname meaning "son of Higgin," where "Higgin" is a diminutive of the Norman personal name "Hick" (a variant of Richard), rooted in Old Germanic elements meaning "power" and "brave." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Ireland and England, with no specific religious association, though it became common as a first name in the 19th century, notably popularized by the character Henry Higgins in George Bernard Shaw's *Pygmalion*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Higgins' is an Anglicized patronymic surname meaning "son of Higgin," where "Higgin" is a diminutive of the Norman personal name "Hick" (a variant of Richard), rooted in Old Germanic elements meaning "power" and "brave." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Ireland and England, with no specific religious association, though it became common as a first name in the 19th century, notably popularized by the character Henry Higgins in George Bernard Shaw's *Pygmalion*.
Higgins currently ranks #11,442 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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