Hamnet
A medieval diminutive of Hamo, itself from the Germanic element for “home.”
Meaning and origin
Hamnet developed in medieval England as a pet form of Hamo, a Norman name built on the Germanic element haim, “home.”
How to pronounce Hamnet
| English (US) | HAM-nit /ˈhæmnɪt/ |
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