Humphrey
[ˈhʌm.fri]Meaning
from the Old German elements hun "bear cub" and fridu "peace"
Background Story
Humphrey comes from the Old German elements hun, meaning "bear cub", and fridu, meaning "peace". The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hunfrith, and it was regularly used through the Middle Ages. Earlier forms of the name include Hunfrid and Hunfrith, and in Ireland it has been used to Anglicize the Irish name Amhlaoibh.
Variations
Humphrey, Humphry, Humfry
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