Herndon
he-rn-don,
her-ndon
US Popularity:6109
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):American
Meaning:Heron valley; Dweller in a nook; Dark hilltop sanctuary; Pagan temple
Herndon is an American and British surname-turned-first name whose meaning is difficult to pinpoint. A habitational name for many places throughout England, Herndon is debated to mean “heron valley” or “dweller in a nook.” Another source suggests Herndon comes from the Old English words hearg, meaning “hilltop sanctuary” and “pagan temple,” and dun, meaning “dark” or “brown.” No matter where baby calls home or their spiritual path leads, Herndon is steeped in rustic, mystical charm that embraces every possibility.
Herndon Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1955
#7376
in 1955
- 455
from 1951
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