At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Higgin, a medieval pet form of Richard ('brave ruler')
- Origin
- English (surname)
- Pronunciation
- HIG-in-sun
Higginson is an English (surname) name meaning “Son of Higgin, a medieval pet form of Richard ('brave ruler')”. It appears in our list of 175+ New England Baby Names With Preppy Coastal Class.
Meaning & Origin of Higginson
Meaning: Son of Higgin, a medieval pet form of Richard ('brave ruler').
Origin: English (surname).
How to Pronounce Higginson
HIG-in-sunIPA /ˈhɪɡɪnsən/
Popularity of Higginson
Higginson doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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