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Huron

Gender: Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Bristle-haired
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Huron Meaning and Origin

The name Huron is a boy’s name meaning “bristle-haired” and is of English via French origin. Alternatively, the Huron people are a First Nations group who historically lived in the region around Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in what is now Ontario, Canada. They are also known as the Wyandot people. The Huron people have a rich culture and history, and their traditional way of life was based on fishing, hunting, and agriculture.

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