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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From a surname meaning 'corner, nook of land' (Old English hyrne); the name of the legendary hunter Herne in English folklore
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HERN
Herne is an English name that began as a surname meaning 'corner, nook of land,' from the Old English hyrne. It's also the name of the legendary hunter Herne in English folklore. It's pronounced HERN, one short syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Herne
Meaning: From a surname meaning 'corner, nook of land' (Old English hyrne); the name of the legendary hunter Herne in English folklore.
Origin: English.
How to Pronounce Herne
HERNIPA /hɜːrn/
Popularity of Herne
Herne does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Herne mean?
From a surname meaning ‘corner, nook of land’ (Old English hyrne); the name of the legendary hunter Herne in English folklore.
How do you pronounce Herne?
Herne is pronounced HERN (IPA: /hɜːrn/).
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