Meaning, origin, history
Humphrey is an uncommon English male given name of German origin, derived from the Old German personal name Humphrey, which consists of the elements hume meaning "bear" and frid meaning "peace". The name was introduced to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066. In medieval times, it was often associated with the House of Plantagenet due to several members of that royal family who bore the name Humphrey. Some notable bearers of this name include Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (1390-1447), a member of the English royal family and a significant figure in the Wars of the Roses, and Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1537-1583), an English explorer who is known for his attempts to colonize North America. Today, Humphrey remains a rare name but continues to be used occasionally in English-speaking countries.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Humphery since 1880
Total births
6
Total since 1880
Peak year
1951
6 births
in 1951
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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