name
Uncommon
Hodge
hoj
Hodge (name) means a family name that began as a patronymic.
name
1
A family name that began as a patronymic.
2
The name of a place in the United States, referring to an unincorporated community located in the Mojave Desert, within San Bernardino County, California.
3
The name of a place in the United States, referring to a village situated in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
4
The name of a place in the United States, referring to an unincorporated community found in Lafayette County, Missouri.
noun
1
archaic (old-fashioned) A person from the countryside.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Hodges
Etymology
From a Middle English diminutive of the given name Roger. The substitution of H for R is common in English words derived from Norman French.
Rhymes for Hodge
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What does “Hodge” mean?
The word “Hodge” means a surname originating as a patronymic.
How do you pronounce “Hodge”?
“Hodge” is pronounced hoj (/hɑd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Hodge”?
Depending on how it is used, “Hodge” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Hodge” come from?
The word “Hodge” comes from French. From a Middle English diminutive of the given name Roger. The substitution of H for R is common in English words derived from Norman French.
Is “Hodge” a common word?
“Hodge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Hodge” have?
“Hodge” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname originating as a patronymic.
