Hamnet Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hamnet Name at a Glance

Name	Hamnet
Meaning	Variant of Hamo: House or home. Introduced from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Also used as a surname.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hamnet Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hamnet means “Variant of Hamo: House or home. Introduced from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Also used as a surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hamnet Name Origin

Our database records Hamnet under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hamnet a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hamnet is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hamnet

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