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Hunter: name meaning and origin

HUN-ter

Hunter is a boy’s name of English origin that means “hunter”.

Hunter at a glance

Meaning
“hunter”
Gender
Boy
Origin
English
Pronunciation
HUN-ter

Where the name Hunter comes from

Hunter began as an English and Scottish surname for a person who hunted animals. Like many surnames, it came into use as a first name, especially in the US. It became common there from the late 20th century.

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