The baby name Putnem is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Puh-tuhm".
Putnem is English in Origin.
Putnam is an English surname that originated from the village of Puttenham in Surrey, England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "putta" meaning "put" or "pit" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village". The name Putnam has been in use since the 13th century and was originally given to those who lived in or hailed from Puttenham.
The name Putnam is predominantly used as a surname and is relatively uncommon as a first name. It is considered a masculine name and is pronounced as PUT-nuhm. The name Putnam has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, including Israel Putnam, an American army general during the Revolutionary War, and George Putnam, an American publisher and aviation pioneer.
The name Putnam is a combination of two Old English words, "putta" and "ham", which both have meanings related to settlement or village. The name has a strong English origin and has been in use for centuries. While it is not a common first name, it is still used as a surname and has been borne by notable individuals throughout history.
Putnem has the following similar or variant Names
- Putnam |
- Putman |
- Puttenham |
- Puttenum |
- Puttnam