Howard
Meaning of Howard
The name Howard, predominantly used for males, has a rich history and a strong presence in English-speaking cultures. Pronounced as HOW-erd (/ˈhaʊd/), Howard is of Old English origin, meaning "high guardian" or "brave heart." The name gained popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in usage during the mid-1900s. Notable associations with the name include American industrialist Howard Hughes and British Prime Minister Howard Wilson. Over time, its popularity has waned but remains a classic choice. A common variation of the name is Howie, often used as an affectionate nickname. Despite its decline in rank over recent decades, Howard retains a timeless appeal that continues to endear it to new parents seeking a name with historical significance and steadfast character.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as HOW-erd (/ˈhaʊd/)
British English
- Pronunced as HOW-uhd (/ˈhaʊd/)
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Notable People Named Howard
| Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was a prominent American aerospace engineer, business magnate, film producer, investor, philanthropist, and pilot known for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle. |
| Howard Walter Florey, Baron Florey, was an Australian pharmacologist and pathologist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 for his contribution to the development of penicillin. |
| Howard Zinn was an influential American historian, playwright, and philosopher known for his best-selling book A People's History of the United States. |
| Howard Schultz - Howard D. Schultz is an American businessman, author, and former chairman and CEO of Starbucks, as well as the previous owner of the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team. |
| Howard Winchester Hawks was a highly influential American film director, producer, and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era, known for his diverse range of genre material and laconic values. |
| Howard Brush Dean III is a retired politician, physician, and author who served as the 79th governor of Vermont and chair of the Democratic National Committee. |
| Howard Harold Hanson was an influential American composer, conductor, and educator known for championing American classical music and winning a Pulitzer Prize for his Symphony No. 4. |
| Howard Victor Chaykin is a renowned American comic book artist and writer, drawing inspiration from influential figures such as Gil Kane, Robert Fawcett, and Al Parker. |
| Dennis Howard Marks was a Welsh drug smuggler and author, known for his large-scale cannabis smuggling operations and high-profile court cases, who later became an advocate for changes in drugs legislation. |
| Howard Carter was a renowned British archaeologist and Egyptologist known for discovering the well-preserved tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1922. |
| Howard Conklin Baskerville was an American missionary teacher who became known as the "American Martyr of the Iranian Constitutional Movement" after being killed during the Persian constitutional revolution. |
| Howard Leslie Shore is a Canadian composer known for his film scores, including the acclaimed music for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. |
| Howard Leslie Schnellenberger was a renowned American football coach, known for his successful coaching career at both professional and college levels, including a national championship win with the University of Miami in 1983. |
| Howard Saul Becker was an influential American sociologist known for his work in the sociology of deviance, art, and music, and for his book Outsiders, which laid the groundwork for labeling theory. |
| Howard Henry Baker Jr. was a prominent American politician and diplomat who served as a United States Senator from Tennessee and held leadership positions in the Senate. |
