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Uncommon
Huntington
HUHN-tihng-tuhn
Huntington (name) means an English habitational surname, and the name of many towns across England and the United States, including the city in West Virginia named for railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington. Example: “She grew up in Huntington, a small city on the Ohio River.”
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An English habitational surname, and the name of many towns across England and the United States, including the city in West Virginia named for railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington.
"She grew up in Huntington, a small city on the Ohio River."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Huntingtons
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Etymology
From Old English hunta ("hunter") combined with a place-name element, related to Huntingdon.
Rhymes for Huntington
Lexington
Arlington
Remington
Eddington
Ellington
Wellington
Washington
Darlington
Kensington
Harrington
Carrington
Paddington
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Huntington” mean?
The word “Huntington” means an English habitational surname, and the name of many towns across England and the United States, including the city in West Virginia named for railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington.
How do you pronounce “Huntington”?
“Huntington” is pronounced HUHN-tihng-tuhn (/ˈhʌn.tɪŋ.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Huntington” in a sentence?
Here is “Huntington” used in a sentence: “She grew up in Huntington, a small city on the Ohio River.”
What part of speech is “Huntington”?
“Huntington” is a name.
Where does the word “Huntington” come from?
The word “Huntington” comes from Old English. From Old English hunta ("hunter") combined with a place-name element, related to Huntingdon.
Is “Huntington” a common word?
“Huntington” is an uncommon word in modern English.
