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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The huckleberry, a small edible berry/shrub
- Origin
- English (plant name / literary)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- HUK-ul-bair-ee
Huckleberry comes straight from the plant itself—the small, edible berry-bearing shrub—making it an English name with roots in the natural world rather than a name passed down through family tradition. If you're picturing something else behind it, there isn't more to the story: it's simply the berry.
Meaning & Origin of Huckleberry
Meaning: The huckleberry, a small edible berry/shrub.
Origin: English (plant name / literary).
How to Pronounce Huckleberry
HUK-ul-bair-eeIPA /ˈhʌkəlˌbɛri/
Popularity of Huckleberry
Huckleberry reached its high point in 2016 at rank #3920 (27 babies given the name that year), and by 2024 had fallen to rank #7398 with just 11 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Huckleberry mean?
The huckleberry, a small edible berry/shrub.
How do you pronounce Huckleberry?
Huckleberry is pronounced HUK-ul-bair-ee (IPA: /ˈhʌkəlˌbɛri/).
Is Huckleberry a popular name right now?
Huckleberry peaked at #3920 in 2016 and is ranked #7398 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2006–2024.)
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