The baby name Halstead is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "HAL-sted".
Halstead is English in Origin.
Halstead is a surname that originated in England. The name is derived from the Old English words "halig" meaning "holy" and "stede" meaning "place," indicating that the name referred to a holy place or sanctuary. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Halsteda" and has since been found in various forms such as Halsted, Halstead, and Halsteads.
As a surname, Halstead is used for both males and females. However, it is more commonly used as a masculine name. The pronunciation of Halstead is HAL-sted, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is composed of two syllables and seven letters.
The name Halstead has been used as a place name in England, with several towns and villages named Halstead. It has also been used as a surname by notable individuals such as American actor and director, Harold Halstead Scott, and British footballer, James Halstead. In recent years, the name has been used as a first name for boys, with a few instances of it being used for girls as well.
Halstead has the following similar or variant Names
- Halsted |
- Halsteadt |
- Halstedt |
- Halstede |
- Halstid