Origin, Meaning, And History of Harvey
Harvey is a vintage French boy’s name meaning ‘battle worthy,’ or ‘strong in battle’ derived from the French word Hervé. It is derived from the Breton word Haerviu composed of two elements- haer meaning ‘battle’ and viu meaning ‘worthy.’
The name Harvey gained significance throughout history as the name of the 6th century Breton saint named Saint Hervé, also known as Harvey, Herveus, or Houarniaule. He is one of the most popular Breton saints. Born blind, he possessed the power to cure animals and was accompanied by a faithful domestic wolf. He preached a sermon and was joined by disciples, finally choosing the life of a monk and a poet. He is venerated throughout Brittany, with his feast day celebrated on the 7th of June.
The name Harvey, which was brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century, became popular in the 19th century in the US.
Bearing an image of a Medieval knight with armor and a sword, the name Harvey can be alternatively spelled as Harvie or Hervey. Although it evokes mighty and valiant imagery, Harve and Vey can be considered as some fresh nicknames associated with the name.
The name Harvey has a noteworthy presence in the fictional world too. Harvey Kinkle is one of the main characters in the American television sitcom ‘Sabrina: The Teenage Witch.‘ Harvey Bullock is a fictional detective appearing in the superhero series ‘Batman.‘ He is a smart man who is bent on solving crimes in the city and serves in the Gotham City Police Department. Harvey Specter plays the role of a corporate attorney in the popular TV show西装. Harvey is a kind and friendly crane working at the Sodor Water Works in the cartoon show ‘Thomas and Friends.’ He is a maroon tank engine with a crane mounted on top and always seeks to help out his friends in need.
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Famous People With The Name Harvey
- Harvey MackayAmerican businessman, author, and syndicated columnist with Universal Uclick.
- Harvey Jay Mason Jr.American record producer, songwriter, film producer, and current CEO of The Recording Academy.
- Harvey William MasonAmerican jazz drummer, record producer, and member of the band Fourplay.
- Harvey M.SchwartzAmerican businessperson, investor, and philanthropist currently serving as CEO of The Carlyle Group and non-executive director of The Bank of London.
- Harvey Spencer Stephens英语actor and animator, best known for his role in the 1976 film The Omen.
- Harvey MandelAmerican guitarist best known as a member of Canned Heat.
Harvey On The Popularity Chart
协议ing to the US Social Administration, the name Harvey was uncommon until it gradually rose in popularity in 2010, with a huge spike in 2017.
Popularity Over Time
In recent years, there has been steady growth in the popularity of the name Harvey with the highest number of 853 babies per million having that name registered in 2017. Check out the graphic below.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Since 1983, the name has climbed the ranking charts, reaching its new high in 2007.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Harvey
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Harvey?
The name Harvey means ‘strong in battle,’ or ‘battle worthy.’.
2. What is the origin of the name Harvey?
Harvey has a French origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Harvey?
Harvey is pronounced as har-vey.
4. What are some interesting nicknames for the name Harvey?
Some nicknames specific to Harvey include Har, Harv, Harvster, and Harvito. Parents can make up any sort of nickname that can suit their child.
5. Are there any famous literary works or songs that mention the name Harvey?
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Harvey’ features a character named Harvey who is a 6′ 3+1⁄2″ tall rabbit. In DC comics, Harvey Dent is the actual name of the character known as Two-Face.
6. What are some unique or unusual middle names that complement the name Harvey?
You can look for masculine names with similar meanings as the middle names for Harvey. The German nameBernardmeaning ‘strong’ can blend well with Harvey as a middle name. The Latin nameMilesmeaning ‘soldier’ can also complement Harvey. The Arabic nameFarismeaning ‘knight’ and the Russian nameIgormeaning ‘warrior,’ also make good matches for Harvey.
7. Is the name Harvey more commonly given to boys or girls?
It is a common practice to use certain names for both genders. The name Harvey, however, is traditionally associated with boys. It has a long history and has many notable male personalities bearing this name.
