English · Unisex name
Hunter
“one who hunts”
About the name Hunter
Hunter is an English name derived from the Old English word ‘hunta’, meaning ‘one who hunts’. Originally used as an occupational surname for those who hunted game, it later became a given name. In modern times, Hunter is used as a first name for both boys and girls. A notable bearer is Hunter S. Thompson, an American journalist and author known for his book ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’.
- Meaning
- one who hunts
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- HUN-ter(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Hunter
- Hunter James
- Hunter Alexander
- Hunter Michael
- Hunter David
- Hunter Scott
Questions about Hunter
- What does Hunter mean?
- Hunter is an English name meaning "one who hunts".
- How do you pronounce Hunter?
- Hunter is pronounced HUN-ter, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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