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Hathaway
Pronounced HATH-uh-way /ˈhæθ.ə.weɪ/Medium
Meaning: From the English surname Hathaway, likely 'enclosure by a heath' or 'path across a heath,' from Old English hǣth ('heath') plus a second element. A surname name, unisex; used here for a girl, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Hathaway comes from the English surname, likely 'enclosure by a heath' or 'heath-path,' from Old English hǣth. As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a stately surname pick; unisex in use, which we note (said 'HATH-uh-way').
For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., beside unisex and surname use. Rare, surname-style, and stately.
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What does the name Hathaway mean?
Hathaway is an English surname, likely 'enclosure by a heath' or 'heath-path.'
How do you pronounce Hathaway?
It's said HATH-uh-way /ˈhæθ.ə.weɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hathaway a boy or girl name?
Hathaway is used for both; it reads unisex — we note it.
How popular is Hathaway?
Hathaway is rare for girls in the U.S.