Harvard
The name Harvard is pronounced "HAHR-vard".
Harvard Name meanings & History
This unique baby name comes from an English surname derived from the name of a Medieval English place called Hervard. The name of the place meant "Hǣrferð's ford," from the Old English elements "ford" meaning "ford," and "Hǣrferð," a personal name comprised of "hǣr" meaning "army," and "feorð" meaning "fourth.". The meaning of the name Harvard is "army ford.". Transferred use of the surname Harvard, possibly in reference to the prestigious American university. Harvard is a rare and unique name that may appeal to parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Zodiac Sign of Harvard: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius
Synonyms of Harvard:
H: Hobnobbing,Hyper,Haggle,Hope,Heart's Desire
A: Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Action
R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational
V: Variety,Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility
D: Doting,Daddy,Demanding,Dutiful,Determined,Domestic
Harvard is:- a Complex name
- a Modern name
- a Simple name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
The most well-known person with the name Harvard is John Harvard, an English minister who was the first benefactor of Harvard University. Other notable Harvards include Harvard Lampoon co-founder Douglas Kenney and Harvard-educated author and political commentator Bill O'Reilly.
Related Names to Harvard
Related names for Harvard include Harford, Haverford, Hartford, and Hervé.
