An Etymological Dictionary of Family And Christian Names : With An Essay On Their Derivation And Import
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A borough in Wiltshire, England. Welsh, Henton, the old town, from Hen, old. HIPPISLEY. Local. From the Saxon Mope, a hip-berry or wood-rose, and ley, a field. HIPWOOD. Local. The wood where sweet-briars or roses grow. HITCHEXS. Local A town in Hertfordshire, England. HOAG. (Welsh.) Low in stature, small. HOARE. White, hoar, gray. HOBART. The same as Hubert (which see). OF FAMILY NAMES. 161 HOBBS. From Hob, the nick-name for Robert. HOBBY. (Dan.) Local. From hob, a herd, and by, a town ; the to...wn of herds or flocks. HOBKINS. From Sob, Robert, and the patronymic termina- tion kins ; the same as Robertson or Hobson. HOBSON. The son of Hob, or Robert. HODD. From the Dutch Houdt } a wood ; the same as Hood. HODGE. The same as Roger ; which signifies quiet or strong counsel. HODG-ES. From Hodge, a nick-name of Roger, the " s" being added for son. HODGEKINS. From Hodge, as above, and the patronymic termination kins ; — changed now to Hotchkiss. HODSON. The son of Hod or Hodge. HOE. (Welsh.) A state of rest, a stay ; ease, quiet.
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