English

Hunter

Pronounced HUN-terShare

Meaning: One who hunts

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Hunter can come directly from the English word or through the occupational surname. It is used for more than one gender, with a literal outdoor meaning rather than a mythological derivation.

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Hunter comes from English.

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