Howard Davie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Howard Davie — high guardian
345K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Howard Davie is a name that combines Norse origins. The first name Howard is a masculine given name of Norse origin. Howard is a masculine given name derived from the English surname Howard. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names notes that "the use of this surname as a christian name is quite recent and there seems to be no particular reason for it except that it is the name of several noble families". The surname has a number of possible origins; in the case of the noble family, the likely source is the Norse given name Hávarðr, composed of the elements há ("high") and varðr ("guardian"). Diminutives include Howie and Ward. The surname Davie: Davie is a surname, and a form of the masculine given name David. Surname Alan Davie (1920–2014), Scottish painter and musician Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1847–1889), Canadian politician and eighth Premier of British Columbia Art Davie, American businessman Bert Davie (1899–1979), Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer Bob Davie (American football) (born 1954), American college football head coach, former player and sports commentator Bob Davie (ice hockey) (1912–1990), Canadian ice hockey player Daniel DeWitt Tompkins Davie (1816–1877), American photographer Donald Davie (19. Howard is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 345K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Howard reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Howard

Meaning: high guardian

Norse

Howard is a masculine given name derived from the English surname Howard. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names notes that "the use of this surname as a christian name is quite recent and there seems to be no particular reason for it except that it is the name of several noble families". The surname has a number of possible origins; in the case of the noble family, the likely source is the Norse given name Hávarðr, composed of the elements há ("high") and varðr ("guardian"). Diminutives include Howie and Ward.

Surname: Davie

Scottish

Davie is a surname, and a form of the masculine given name David. Surname Alan Davie (1920–2014), Scottish painter and musician Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1847–1889), Canadian politician and eighth Premier of British Columbia Art Davie, American businessman Bert Davie (1899–1979), Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer Bob Davie (American football) (born 1954), American college football head coach, former player and sports commentator Bob Davie (ice hockey) (1912–1990), Canadian ice hockey player Daniel DeWitt Tompkins Davie (1816–1877), American photographer Donald Davie (19.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Howard is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Howard by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Howard Davie

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Howard Davie:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Howard?
The first name Howard originates from Norse. Howard is a masculine given name derived from the English surname Howard. The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names notes that "the use of this surname as a christian name is quite recent and there seems to be no particular reason for it except that it is the name of several noble families". The surname has a number of possible origins; in the case of the noble family, the likely source is the Norse given name Hávarðr, composed of the elements há ("high") and varðr ("guardian"). Diminutives include Howie and Ward.
When was Howard most popular?
The name Howard reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Davie?
The surname Davie originates from Scottish. Davie is a surname, and a form of the masculine given name David. Surname Alan Davie (1920–2014), Scottish painter and musician Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1847–1889), Canadian politician and eighth Premier of British Columbia Art Davie, American businessman Bert Davie (1899–1979), Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer Bob Davie (American football) (born 1954), American college football head coach, former player and sports commentator Bob Davie (ice hockey) (1912–1990), Canadian ice hockey player Daniel DeWitt Tompkins Davie (1816–1877), American photographer Donald Davie (19.
What are the origins of the name Howard Davie?
The name Howard Davie combines two different traditions: the first name Howard has Norse roots, while the surname Davie originates from Scottish.
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