Hastings
HAYS-tings
Popularity
#9284
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
73
Peak Year
#13 in 2023
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Hastings is an English surname-turned-first name, meaning "son of Haste." Haste likely comes from the Old English word "hæstingas," meaning "the hasty ones."
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Warren Hastings
The first Governor-General of Bengal
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