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Harding

HAHR-dihng

Harding (name) means an English and Irish surname, notably borne by U.S. President Warren G. Harding, and the name of several places in the United States. Example: “Warren Harding served as the 29th President of the United States.”

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An English and Irish surname, notably borne by U.S. President Warren G. Harding, and the name of several places in the United States.
"Warren Harding served as the 29th President of the United States."
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Etymology

Originally a patronymic from Hardy or from Germanic compound names with the element *hard ("hard").

Origin: Germanic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Harding” mean?

The word “Harding” means an English and Irish surname, notably borne by U.S. President Warren G. Harding, and the name of several places in the United States.

How do you pronounce “Harding”?

“Harding” is pronounced HAHR-dihng (/ˈhɑɹdɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Harding” in a sentence?

Here is “Harding” used in a sentence: “Warren Harding served as the 29th President of the United States.”

What part of speech is “Harding”?

“Harding” is a name.

Where does the word “Harding” come from?

The word “Harding” comes from Germanic. Originally a patronymic from Hardy or from Germanic compound names with the element *hard ("hard").

Is “Harding” a common word?

“Harding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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