Howie

//ˈhaʊ.i// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A diminutive of the male given name Howard.
  2. 2
    A surname originating as a patronymic.
  3. 3
    A locality in Special Area No. 2, southern Alberta, Canada, named by postmaster James Howie.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Howard + -ie.

Etymology 2

From a Middle English diminutive of Hugh.

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