The baby name Hammet is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "HAM-it".
Hammet is English in Origin.
Hammet is a name of English origin that means "home" or "homestead". It is a variant of the name Hammett, which is derived from the Old English word "hamm" meaning "enclosed pasture". The name Hammet has been in use since the Middle Ages and was originally a surname. It was often given to people who lived near or worked on a homestead or farm.
The name Hammet is typically used for boys and is pronounced HAM-it. It is a two-syllable name with the stress on the first syllable. The name Hammet is not very common and is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States. However, it has been used by several notable people throughout history, including the American author Dashiell Hammett.
The name Hammet is composed of two elements: "hamm" meaning "enclosed pasture" and "-et" which is a diminutive suffix. The suffix "-et" was often added to surnames in the Middle Ages to indicate a smaller or younger version of the original name. Overall, the name Hammet has a strong and rustic feel to it, evoking images of the English countryside and traditional farming communities.