Hodges
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Hodges is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname meaning 'son of Hodge', where Hodge is a diminutive of Roger. It refers to a hedge or enclosure.”, and peaked in popularity in 1921.
What Hodges Means
“An English surname meaning 'son of Hodge', where Hodge is a diminutive of Roger. It refers to a hedge or enclosure.”
The Story of Hodges
Some names are more than just labels. They are echoes of family, of a past that shapes the future.
Hodges, an English surname originating from 'son of Hodge', carries a subtle connection to its forebear. The name also hints at a pastoral past, referencing a hedge or enclosure. First recorded in 1917, its usage peaked briefly, hinting at a name valued for its established lineage.
This name is for your son, a child who you see as grounded and resourceful. You imagine him being a dependable soul, organized in his thoughts and actions, with an innate ability to manage and build things with care.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Hodges, John
American politician, a US Representative from South Carolina.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 1921
Total Births
237
First Recorded
1917
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