Humphry
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Humphry
Humphry derives from the Germanic elements "hun" (giant) and "frid" (peace), meaning "peaceful giant" or "supporter of peace." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers including chemist Humphry Davy (1778–1829), and remains part of British naming traditions.
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Etymology
Humphry derives from the Germanic elements "hun" (giant) and "frid" (peace), meaning "peaceful giant" or "supporter of peace." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers including chemist Humphry Davy (1778–1829), and remains part of British naming traditions.
Humphry currently ranks #4,747 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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