What Does the Name Harvey Mean
The name Harvey comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Harvey below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Harvey Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the Breton given name Haerviu, which meant "battle worthy", from haer "battle" and viu "worthy". This was the name of a 6th-century Breton hermit who is the patron saint of the blind. Settlers from...
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