Humphrey

This is a fairly culturally-orientated name and is most likely not used outside of Arabic families. Even within Arabic speaking countries, it is not a very common name. However, if you’re looking for a unique name, Aaban certainly fits the bill.

Detailed Meaning

Humphrey is a common surname and an uncommon given name of Old German origin.

Famous People With This Name

Humphrey Bogart was an American actor and cultural icon, famous for his roles in “The Maltese Falcon,” and “Casablanca.” Humphrey Lyttelton was a British jazz musician. Humphrey Mosley was a prominent 17th-century London publisher and book seller.

Possible Nicknames

A nickname option for Humphrey is Humph (which also sounds delightfully onomatopoeic).

Related Names

Humphrey can also be spelt Humfrey, Humfry or Humphry.

Stories Featuring This Name

Humphrey the Bear is a Disney character created in the 1950s. Humphrey was the name of the dog owned by Cindy Vortex in the animated series, “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.”  Sir Humphrey Appleby is a character in the BBC show, “Yes Minister.”