Howe
Howe (name) means an English topographic surname for someone who lived near a small hill, also the name of villages in England and towns in the United States. Example: “Gordie Howe is remembered as one of hockey's greatest players.”
Word forms
Howes plural
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Etymology
From Middle English hoʒe ("steep ridge"), a variant of Old English hōh, with likely influence from Old Norse haugr ("hill").
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What does “Howe” mean?
The word “Howe” means an English topographic surname for someone who lived near a small hill, also the name of villages in England and towns in the United States.
How do you pronounce “Howe”?
“Howe” is pronounced how (/haʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Howe” in a sentence?
Here is “Howe” used in a sentence: “Gordie Howe is remembered as one of hockey's greatest players.”
What part of speech is “Howe”?
“Howe” is a name.
Where does the word “Howe” come from?
The word “Howe” comes from Old English. From Middle English hoʒe ("steep ridge"), a variant of Old English hōh, with likely influence from Old Norse haugr ("hill").
Is “Howe” a common word?
“Howe” is an uncommon word in modern English.