Howard
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Origin of the name Howard:
Transferred use of the surname, which may be of several different origins. It is believed to be derived from the Old French Huard, a derivative of the German Hugihard (heart brave), from the Old German Howart (high warden, chief warden), from the Old Norse Haward (high guardian, chief warden), and from the Old English Howeherde (ewe herd), which is from the elements ēwe (ewe) and hierde (herd).
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Howard is my family/maiden name. I would definitely consider it as a name for a son. I have always thought it a really strong name. I think it is set for a revival in popularity as the world becomes over populated with little Henrys. (Howard seems to me to be in the same class as "Henry" and yet not so overused.) Must say I'm too keen on the nickname "Howie", though. Don't think this name "needs" a nickname.
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My son, Howie, is named after his father and grandfather. His father had met Howie Long when he was young, it is an exciting event to meet someone famous with such an uncommon name. It is a story to remember and to carry on.
- Nicknames for Howard: | Edit
Howie, Ward, Howie-ba-zowie
- Meanings and history of the name Howard: | Edit
Origin: Teutonic
Meaning: Guardian of the Home- Famous real-life people named Howard: | Edit
Howard Goodall, British composer (Classical music and TV themes:"The Vicar of Dibley","Blackadder" and etc.)
Howard Dean, American physician & politician
Howard Donald
Howie Dorough - Backstreet Boys
Howie Long - NFL footballer player
Howie Mandel- Comic
Howard Hughes- aviator, movie producer, billionaire, and hypochondriac
Howard Cosell- legendary American sports commentator
Howard Johson - hotel mogul
Howard Carter- archaeologist (King Tutankhamun)
Howard Stern - radio personality
Howard "Howie" Kendrick, Major League Baseball second baseman.
Howard Chaykin - comic book artist and writer
Howard Zinn, American historian, author and civil-rights activist.- Howard in song, story & screen: | Edit
Howard the Duck of the movie and comic of the same name
Howard Wolowitz of The Big Bang Theory
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Global Popularity of the Name Howard
- #903 in United States
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