English Explanatory Dictionary

Humphrey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.
  2. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌmfɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Humphrey.wav

Word forms

Humphrey

Etymology

Name of a 9th-century French saint, brought to England by Normans; Proto-Germanic *unnaną (“to grant, bestow”) + *friþuz (“peace”). In Ireland it has been used to Anglicize Irish Amhlaoibh (= Olaf).

Derived words

Humpty Dumpty Numps Sir Humphrey
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