- Meaning
- Hugh's meadow
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Fun & quirky
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Huxley
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Hux
What people expect from a Huxley
Huxley mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
A good fit if you hope for: a rebel.
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Huxley: name scorecard
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Huxley
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "x".
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Hugh's meadow". Fine, if not inspiring.
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Laham, Koval & Alter (2012)Questions about Huxley
What does the name Huxley mean?
Huxley is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Hugh's meadow".
Is Huxley a boy or girl name?
Huxley is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Huxley?
Huxley is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Huxley?
Common nicknames for Huxley are Hux.
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