Howard Moultrie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Howard Moultrie — high guardian
345K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Howard Moultrie 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 Moultrie: Surname Arnett Moultrie (born 1990), American basketball player Gerard Moultrie (1829–1885), English public schoolmaster and Anglican hymnographer Halson Moultrie (born 1952), Bahamian politician John Moultrie (politician) (1729–1798), American politician John Moultrie (poet) (1799–1874), English clergyman, poet, and hymn writer Khalid Moultrie (born 1995), American actor Olivia Moultrie (born 2005), American soccer player William Moultrie (1730–1805), American Revolutionary War general The Moultrays of Seafield in Fife, a Scottish aristocratic family Moultrie Kelsall (1901–1980), Scottish act. 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: Moultrie

Scottish

Surname Arnett Moultrie (born 1990), American basketball player Gerard Moultrie (1829–1885), English public schoolmaster and Anglican hymnographer Halson Moultrie (born 1952), Bahamian politician John Moultrie (politician) (1729–1798), American politician John Moultrie (poet) (1799–1874), English clergyman, poet, and hymn writer Khalid Moultrie (born 1995), American actor Olivia Moultrie (born 2005), American soccer player William Moultrie (1730–1805), American Revolutionary War general The Moultrays of Seafield in Fife, a Scottish aristocratic family Moultrie Kelsall (1901–1980), Scottish act.

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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 Moultrie

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 Moultrie:

11
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Moultrie?
The surname Moultrie originates from Scottish. Surname Arnett Moultrie (born 1990), American basketball player Gerard Moultrie (1829–1885), English public schoolmaster and Anglican hymnographer Halson Moultrie (born 1952), Bahamian politician John Moultrie (politician) (1729–1798), American politician John Moultrie (poet) (1799–1874), English clergyman, poet, and hymn writer Khalid Moultrie (born 1995), American actor Olivia Moultrie (born 2005), American soccer player William Moultrie (1730–1805), American Revolutionary War general The Moultrays of Seafield in Fife, a Scottish aristocratic family Moultrie Kelsall (1901–1980), Scottish act.
What are the origins of the name Howard Moultrie?
The name Howard Moultrie combines two different traditions: the first name Howard has Norse roots, while the surname Moultrie originates from Scottish.
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