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Humphrey
might have faded completely were it not for that Bogie flair. A royal name in Britain, where it's used somewhat more frequently, Humphrey might just have some life beyond Bogart here, especially with the recent interest in the names of Golden Age Hollywood stars. His first name was the maiden name of his mother, Maud Humphrey, a well-known illustrator who used baby H. as a model.
Humphrey was brought to England by the Normans and was made famous by Duke Humphrey, the fifteenth century Duke of Gloucester and youngest son of Henry IV, a noted patron of literature, who appears in Shakespeare's Henry IV. In other literature, Humphrey Wasp is a character in Ben Jonson's Bartholomew Fair, and the eponymous hero of Tobias Smollett's early novel Humphrey Clinker. In James Joyce's Finnegans Wake Humphrey Climpden Earwicker represents the everyman.
British
Male
Name Story
Traits
- Noble
- Courageous
- Sophisticated
- Determined
Compatibility
Humphrey pairs well with classic and traditional names for siblings. As a middle name, it adds a distinguished and elegant touch to the full name. This name is well-suited for families looking for a strong and timeless option with British roots.
Noble
Courageous
Sophisticated
Determined
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Humphrey Bogart
Actor
Born: December 25, 1899 · New York City, USA
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Humphrey Original form
- Humphry Variant
- Umfrid Old English
- Hunfrid Germanic
- Arabic
- Korean
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Hindi
- Hebrew
Cultural Adaptations
- همفري (Humfri) Arabic
- 험프리 (Heompeuri) Korean
- 亨弗里 (Hēngfúlǐ) Chinese
- フンフリー (Funfurī) Japanese
- हम्फ्रे (Hamphre) Hindi
- האמפרי (Humphrey) Hebrew
Frequently Asked Questions about Humphrey
- What does Humphrey mean?
- Peaceful warrior
- What is the origin of Humphrey?
- Humphrey has British origins.
- Is Humphrey popular?
- Humphrey has been viewed 59 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Humphrey?
- Similar names include Oliver, Latifa, Rebecca, Ulmer, Hazel.
- How do you pronounce Humphrey?
- Humphrey is pronounced HUHM-free.
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