Horst
German · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Horst
The given name 'Horst' means "wooded hill" or "thicket" in German, derived from the Old High German word *hurst* (brushwood, grove).
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Etymology
The given name 'Horst' means "wooded hill" or "thicket" in German, derived from the Old High German word *hurst* (brushwood, grove). It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and historically gained prominence in Nazi Germany as a common given name, though it remains a traditional Germanic name without specific religious ties.
Horst currently ranks #3,491 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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