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Means "peaceful warrior."

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Humphrey Bogart, American actor
Humphrey Lyttelton, English jazz musician and broadcaster.

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Humphrey the Humpback Whale
"The World According to Humphrey," popular kids' book about a hamster
Humphrey the Bear, classic animated character from Disney.
Humphrey, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, a cat who was "employed" at the British Prime Minister's residence.
Sir Humphrey Appleby, main character of British sitcom "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister."
Humphrey Belcher, character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling