Howard

Colors Related to this Name: Blue

Qualities Related to this Name: Romantic, Nurturing

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #1006 in 2013 and #987 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: Medieval personal name from Old Norse Hávarðr, from hár ‎(“high”) + varðr ‎(“guard”).[1]

Meaning(s):

-( male name -comes from the Germanic language-), transferred back from the last name. Short form: Howie.

-(last name patronymic -comes from the language-)