What does Hunter mean?
The name Hunter is of English origin.
The meaning of Hunter is "hunter".
Hunter is used as both a boys and girls name.
It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Hun-ter.
The Given Name Hunter
Transferred use of the surname, an occupational name describing a hunter.
It derives from the Old English hunta meaning "hunter".
Hunter is good for parents who want a name that is delightful and stylish.
Simple yet delightful, the name is a great blend of character and flair.
Hunter remains a favorite due to its sophisticated and enchanting nature.
Hunter falls into the name categories cool, occupational.
Some famous bearers of this name include: Hunter Tylo.
In the U.S. in 2015, it ranked 786
in baby name popularity for girls with 356 occurrences. It ranked 41
in baby name popularity for boys with 8284 occurrences.
In contrast, the year before it ranked 773 in baby name popularity for girls with 362 occurrences. It ranked 40 in baby name popularity for boys with 8791 occurrences.
View the Hunter Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Hunter has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Hunter to other names.
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Hunter Name Fun
Be creative with the name Hunter.
Just for fun, see the name Hunter in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.
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