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Harvey
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Harvey (name) means a masculine given name and surname of French and Breton origin, meaning "battle worthy.". Example: “Harvey laughed at his own joke before anyone else did.”
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A masculine given name and surname of French and Breton origin, meaning "battle worthy."
"Naomi Osaka, a Japanese professional tennis player, also responded to the NHK post with a popular gif of “Family Feud” host Steve Harvey expressing bewilderment."
— Yoko Wakatsuki, Japanese broadcaster takes down controversial Black Lives Matter anime (2020)
"Sarah Harvey, an NHS worker from Brighton, was also told by Vodafone that she had to pay a £5,800 bill run up after she was hit on the head by a cyclist, again in Barcelona this summer."
— Miles Brignall, Victory against Vodafone for schoolteacher billed £15,000 (2014)
"Harvey laughed at his own joke before anyone else did."
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Etymology
From Haerviu, name of a Breton saint, from Old Breton hoiarn (“iron”) + viu (“blazing”). Cognate with modern Breton Haerviu. In Ireland, used as an anglicisation of Irish Ó hAirmheadhaigh and Ó hEarchaidh. The civil parish in New Brunswick is probably named in honour of British colonial administrator John Harvey (1778 - 1852).
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What does “Harvey” mean?
The word “Harvey” means a masculine given name and surname of French and Breton origin, meaning "battle worthy.".
How do you pronounce “Harvey”?
“Harvey” is pronounced HAH-vee (/ˈhɑ(ɹ)vi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Harvey” in a sentence?
Here is “Harvey” used in a sentence: “Harvey laughed at his own joke before anyone else did.”
What part of speech is “Harvey”?
“Harvey” is a name.
Is “Harvey” a common word?
“Harvey” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the origin and meaning of the name Harvey?
Harvey is a name of French and Breton origin, traditionally understood to mean "battle worthy." It is used both as a masculine given name and as a family surname.
Is Harvey used as a first name or a surname?
Harvey is used as both. It is a masculine given name and also a common surname, so the same spelling can appear in either position.
Is Harvey a masculine or feminine name?
As a given name, Harvey is traditionally masculine. It also functions as a surname, which is used by people of any gender.
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