Find out how popular the first name Hemingway has been for the last 5 years (from 2015 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hemingway by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Hemingway is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hemingway.

The history of the first name Hemingway

The name Hemingway is an English surname that is believed to have originated from the place name Hemingborough, a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "hęming" meaning "belonging to the household of" and "burgh" meaning "a fortified town or dwelling place."

In its earliest recorded usage, the name appeared as "Hemingburgh" in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript record of a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name has been in use since at least the 11th century.

While the name Hemingway is primarily known as a surname, there are instances of it being used as a given name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Hemingway Pearson, an English merchant who lived in the late 16th century and was involved in trade with the East Indies.

Perhaps the most famous bearer of the name Hemingway is the American novelist and Nobel Prize laureate Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961). His iconic works, such as "The Sun Also Rises," "A Farewell to Arms," and "The Old Man and the Sea," have cemented his legacy as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

Another notable individual with the name Hemingway was Marcelline Hemingway (1961-), an American actress and author who gained recognition for her roles in films like "Manhattan" and "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace." She was also the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway.

In the literary realm, Hemingway Richardson (1886-1963) was an English writer and critic known for his works on the English novel and his critical essays on authors like Jane Austen and Samuel Richardson.

Additionally, Hemingway Tyton (1927-2022) was a British lawyer and judge who served as a Lord Justice of Appeal in England and Wales from 1981 to 1992.

While the name Hemingway is not widely used as a given name today, its historical roots and association with literary greats like Ernest Hemingway have contributed to its enduring presence in the English-speaking world.

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