Hamnet Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hamnet Name at a Glance

Name	Hamnet
Meaning	Derived from the Old German word 'Haimund' for house or home protector. A variant of Hamo. Famous Bearer: the son of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hamnet Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hamnet means “Derived from the Old German word 'Haimund' for house or home protector. A variant of Hamo. Famous Bearer: the son of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway”. 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 German origin. Browse more German 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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