Hunter
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hunter
The name Hunter derives from the Old English occupational surname "hunte," meaning one who hunts or pursues game, with roots in the Proto-Germanic "hunt-." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century with no strong ties to any particular religion or historical figure.
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Etymology
The name Hunter derives from the Old English occupational surname "hunte," meaning one who hunts or pursues game, with roots in the Proto-Germanic "hunt-." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century with no strong ties to any particular religion or historical figure.
Hunter currently ranks #130 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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