Howie
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Howie
The name 'Howie' is a diminutive of 'Howard', which derives from Old English elements *hūs* ("house") or *hēah* ("high") and *weard* ("guardian"), thus meaning "high guardian" or "house guardian." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association, and notable historical figures include baseball player Howie Kendrick and actor Howie Mandel.
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Etymology
The name 'Howie' is a diminutive of 'Howard', which derives from Old English elements *hūs* ("house") or *hēah* ("high") and *weard* ("guardian"), thus meaning "high guardian" or "house guardian." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association, and notable historical figures include baseball player Howie Kendrick and actor Howie Mandel.
Howie currently ranks #4,770 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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