Humphrey
Meaning of Humphrey
The name Humphrey, pronounced HUM-free (/ˈhʌm.fri/), is of Old German origin, meaning "peaceful warrior." It was brought to England by the Normans and has been borne by several notable historical figures, including Humphrey de Bohun, a medieval nobleman, and Humphrey Bogart, the iconic American actor known for his roles in classic films like "Casablanca" and "The Maltese Falcon." The name has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years. While it was relatively common in the early 20th century, its usage has significantly declined in recent decades. Despite its rarity today, Humphrey remains a distinguished choice with rich historical associations. Variations of the name include Humphry.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HUM-free (/ˈhʌm.fri/)
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Notable People Named Humphrey
| Humphrey DeForest Bogart, also known as Bogie, was a legendary American actor and an iconic figure in classic Hollywood cinema. |
| Humphrey de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford - Humphrey (VI) de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford and 2nd Earl of Essex, was an English nobleman known for his opposition to King Edward I and active participation in the Welsh Wars. |
| Frank Humphrey Sinkler Jennings was an English documentary filmmaker and co-founder of the Mass Observation organization, hailed as "the only real poet that British cinema has yet produced" by film critic Lindsay Anderson. |
| Humphrey Pearson was an American screenwriter and playwright known for his work in the 1930s, whose promising career was tragically cut short by mysterious circumstances in 1937. |
| Humphrey Carpenter - Humphrey William Bouverie Carpenter was an English biographer, writer, and radio broadcaster, known for his biographies of J. R. R. Tolkien and other members of the literary society the Inklings. |
| Humphrey Toy was a prominent British bookseller and publisher known for publishing the first Welsh translation of the New Testament and the Book of Common Prayer. |
| Humphrey Michael Cobbold is the current CEO of PureGym, the UK's largest gym operator, and played a key role in its significant growth and successful sale. |
| Sir Cyril Humphrey Cripps was an English businessman and philanthropist. |
| Humphrey Hawksley is an English journalist and author known for his work as a foreign correspondent for the BBC since the early 1980s. |
| Humphrey Atkins - Humphrey Edward Gregory Atkins, Baron Colnbrook, was a prominent British politician and member of the Conservative Party who served as an MP for 32 years and held a cabinet position during Margaret Thatcher's tenure as Prime Minister. |
| Humphrey Razzall, also known as Leonard Humphrey Razzall, was a British Liberal Party politician and solicitor. |
| Humphrey Ward - Humphrey Plowden "H.P." Ward was an English amateur cricketer and football player who represented various teams during his career, including Oxford University and Yorkshire County Cricket Club. |
| Humphrey Sibthorp was a British Tory politician who served in the House of Commons during two periods between 1777 and 1806. |
| Humphrey Broun Lindsay - Major Sir George Humphrey Maurice Broun-Lindsay, DSO, JP, DL, also known as George Lindsay, was a British Army officer and Unionist MP for Glasgow Partick from 1924 to 1929. |
| Humphrey Goudie Hunter was a Scottish amateur footballer who played as an outside right for Queen's Park in the Scottish League and was capped by Scotland at amateur level. |
