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Hogarth

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How to Pronounce Hogarth

Pronounced HOH-garth /ˈhoʊ.ɡɑːrθ/Medium

Meaning: An English surname of northern origin, likely 'hill enclosure' or 'hog pasture' (Old Norse 'haugr', 'hill' + 'garth', 'enclosure'). Borne by painter William Hogarth — and the boy Hogarth in 'The Iron Giant.'Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Hogarth — 'hill enclosure / pasture' (English) (said 'HOH-garth'). An English surname-name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname of northern origin, likely 'hill enclosure' or 'hog pasture' (Old Norse 'haugr', 'hill' + 'garth', 'enclosure'). Borne by painter William Hogarth — and the boy Hogarth in 'The Iron Giant.'
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History & Origin

Hogarth is an English surname, 'hill enclosure'; a sturdy English surname-name (said 'HOH-garth').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, English, and sturdy.

Did you know? Hogarth is an English surname likely meaning 'hill enclosure' — carried by painter William Hogarth, and by the boy in 'The Iron Giant' (said 'HOH-garth').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Hogarth — English surname; 'hill enclosure'; William Hogarth

Variations

Hogart

Nicknames

Hoag

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Gareth— a fellow English choice
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hogarth mean?

Hogarth is an English surname likely meaning 'hill enclosure' or 'hog pasture'; borne by painter William Hogarth.

How do you pronounce Hogarth?

It's said HOH-garth /ˈhoʊ.ɡɑːrθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hogarth a boy or girl name?

Here Hogarth is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hogarth?

Hogarth is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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