The baby name Hodgson is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "HOD-suhn".
Hodgson is English in Origin.
Hodgson is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Hod, which means "famous" or "renowned," and the suffix -son, which means "son of." Therefore, Hodgson means "son of Hod." The name was first recorded in the 13th century in Yorkshire, England, and has since spread throughout the country and beyond.
The name Hodgson is predominantly used as a surname and is not commonly used as a first name. It is more commonly used as a masculine name, although it can also be used as a feminine name. The pronunciation of Hodgson is HOD-son, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is often shortened to Hodges or Hoddy as a nickname.
The components of the name Hodgson are Hod and -son. Hod is an Old English personal name that means "famous" or "renowned." The suffix -son is a common element in English surnames and means "son of." Therefore, Hodgson means "son of Hod." The name has a long history in England and has been used by many notable individuals throughout the centuries. Today, it remains a popular surname in England and other English-speaking countries.
Hodgson has the following similar or variant Names
- Hodgson |
- Hodson |
- Hodgeson |
- Hodges |
- Hodgin |
- Hodkinson |
- Hodgkinson |
- Hodgkiss |
- Hodgkins |
- Hodge |
- Hodgett |
- Hodgetts |
- Hodder |
- Hodgesen |
- Hodzic |
- Hodsonic |
- Hodzicic |
- Hodzicicic |
- Hodzicicicic |
- Hodzicicicicic