Hamish

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Hamish means "supplanter" or "one who takes over" in Scottish Gaelic.
Pronunciation
HAY-mish(English)
The name Hamish is pronounced as HAY-mish.
Popularity
Hamish is not a very common name globally but is quite popular in the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2020, it ranked at number 245 on the Scottish Name List.

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Hamish Name meanings & History

The name Hamish has Scottish and Gaelic origins. The name Hamish means "supplanter" or "one who takes over" in Scottish Gaelic. Anglicized form of a Sheumais, the vocative case of Seumas. Hamish is mainly used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Hamish: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hamish:

H: Hyper,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hope

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Angry

M: Mushy,Maternal,Memorabilia,Mother,Manipulative,Mommy,Memory

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

S: Social Standing,Success,Security,Sex,Solidity,Status,Sensuality

Hamish is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Hamish include Hamish Blake (Australian comedian), Hamish MacInnes (Scottish climber), and Hamish Linklater (American actor).

2.) Hamish (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) a form of Jacob, James.

Other Forms: Hamysh


3.) Hamish (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Supplanter

Other Forms: Hamishe, Hammish


4.) HAMISH (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Gaelic form of James and Jacob (supplanter). See JACOB and JAMES. (HAY-MISH)


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