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Hodd
Hodd is a surname that has its origins in the British Isles. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon descent and is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "hord" or "ord," which translates to "brave" or "hardy," respectively. As with many surnames of this nature, it is likely that the name was originally given to individuals as a nickname to denote strength, courage, or resilience.
The earliest known recording of the surname Hodd dates back to the 13th century in England. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Hodd have been recorded in various regions throughout the British Isles, although it is more commonly found in certain areas such as East Anglia, especially in Norfolk and Suffolk.
The surname Hodd has also been subject to variations in spelling, such as Hod, Hodde, and Hoddle. This variability in spelling is not uncommon for surnames of ancient origin.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Hodd have been associated with a variety of occupations and professions. They have contributed to the diverse tapestry of British society in fields such as agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship.
Today, the surname Hodd continues to be borne by individuals in the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting a legacy of bravery and resilience passed down through generations.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Hodd surname
Male
- Andrew
- Derek
- James
- Jamie
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Allison
- Cheryl
- Deborah
- Jennifer
- Katherine
- Kirsty
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rita
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Haadi
- Haat
- Had
- Hada
- Hadd
- Hadda
- Haddi
- Haddie
- Haddo
- Haddou
- Hade
- Hadee
- Hadi
- Hadia
- Hado
- Haid
- Haidau
- Haide
- Haidu
- Hait
- Haite
- Haitt
- Haot
- Hat
- Hata
- Hate
- Hati
- Hatia
- Hato
- Hatt
- Hatta
- Hatte
- Hattee
- Hatteea
- Hatti
- Hattie
- Hatto
- Hatu
- Haud
- Haude
- Haut
- Hauta
- Hautau
- Hawd
- Hayd
- Hayde
- Hayt
- Hayta
- Hayte
- Hayto
- Head
- Headd
- Headde
- Heade
- Headie
- Heat
- Heate
- Heatt
- Heattie
- Hed
- Heda
- Hedd
- Hedde
- Heddi
- Heddie
- Hede
- Hedi
- Hedo
- Heed
- Heede
- Heet
- Heid
- Heida
- Heide
- Heidi
- Heidt
- Heit
- Het
- Heta
- Hett
- Hetta
- Heud
- Heude
- Heut
- Hewtt
- Heyd
- Heyda
- Heyde
- Heydt
- Heyte
- Hiatt
- Hid
- Hida
- Hidd
- Hide
- Hieatt
- Hiet
- Hiett
- Hiotea
- Hiott
- Hita
- Hite
- Hitie
- Hitt
- Hitti
- Hoad
- Hoade
- Hoades
- Hoat
- Hoate
- Hoatt
- Hod
- Hoda
- Hodaei
- Hoday
- Hodda
- Hodday
- Hodde
- Hoddes
- Hoddie
- Hoddow
- Hodds
- Hoddy
- Hode
- Hodes
- Hodey
- Hodi
- Hodo
- Hods
- Hodt
- Hody
- Hoedt
- Hoet
- Hoete
- Hoida
- Hoit
- Hoite
- Hoitt
- Hood
- Hooda
- Hoode
- Hoot
- Hooti
- Hot
- Hota
- Hote
- Hoti
- Hoto
- Hott
- Hotta
- Hotte
- Hotti
- Houd
- Houda
- Houde
- Houet
- Houette
- Houot
- Hout
- Houte
- Houtt
- Howd
- Howde
- Howdie
- Hoyd
- Hoyda
- Hoyde
- Hoyt
- Hoyte
- Htoo
- Huat
- Huaut
- Hud
- Huda
- Hudd
- Hudda
- Hudde
- Huddie
- Hude
- Hudi
- Huet
- Huete
- Huett
- Huette
- Huhta
- Huid
- Huide
- Huiet
- Huit
- Huitt
- Huot
- Hut
- Huta
- Hute
- Hutt
- Hutte
- Hutto
- Hutu
- Hyda
- Hyde
- Hydo
- Hyte
- Hytti
- Wyhatt
- Wyht
- Wyhte
- Wyhtte
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 361 people named Hodd in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Hodd.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Hodd
- Andrew Hodd - Cricketer
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.