Origin of the name Harvey:
Derived from the Old Breton Aeruiu or Hærviu (battleworthy), which are composed of the elements hær (battle) and viu (worthy).
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In the U.S., the Spanish name Javier is sometimes Americanized to Harvey.
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Harve, Harry
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Harvey Haddix, Major league baseball pitcher.
Harvey Korman, American comedic actor.
Harvey Milk, American politician.
Harvey Firestone, American industrial leader.
Harvey Weinstein - American Producer- Harvey in song, story & screen: | Edit
Harvey Dent, fictional character in the "Batman" comics and movies.
Harvey Kinkle, fictional character from the television show "Sabrina the teenage Witch."
"Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law" animated television show on the Cartoon Network.
"The Harvey Girls," MGM musical film based on a novel by Samuel Hopkins Adams and starring Judy Garland.
"Harvey," Pulitzer prize winning play written by Mary Chase, which was made into a movie starring Jimmy Stewart.
Harveys is a Canadian fast-food chain.
Harvey Wallbanger is a alcoholic drink.
Harvey Award, award given for achievement in comic books.
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Global Popularity of the Name Harvey
- #29 in England
- #103 in Scotland
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