Honey Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Honey

Honey is an English feminine name that originated from the Old English word ‘hunig,’ which means ‘honey.’ It is a term of endearment used as a nickname for people you love. In Germany, the name is used as a familiar alternative to ‘darling’ or ‘dear.’

The name is almost exclusively used for girls, and it is pronounced as ‘HUN-ee.’ It is spelled the same way in all countries, although it has a few variations, such as Hunny, Honee, and Hunee.

The history associated with the name Honey is not particularly extensive, given its relatively recent emergence as a name. However, the name has been used for fictional characters in literature, movies, and TV shows. In Margaret Mitchell’s novel ‘Gone With the Wind,’ Honey Wilkes is the overeager sister of Ashley Wilkes. In the James Bond book and film ‘Dr. No,’ Honey Rider is a Bond girl, while Honey Huan is a character in the comic strip ‘Doonesbury.’ In the film ‘The Incredibles,’ Honey is the assertive wife of Frozone.

The name Honey has also been used in songs, such as ‘Honey’ by Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey, and Bobby Goldsboro, and ‘Honey Honey’ by ABBA. Katy Perry played a character named Honey in the TV show ‘How I Met Your Mother.’ In ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,’ there is a character named Honey, but it is never revealed whether it is her real name or not.

Several famous people have been named Honey, including Honey Bane, a singer, and Honey Weeks, an actress. Mia Honey Threapleton is the daughter of actress Kate Winslet and director Jim Threapleton. Poppy Honey Rosie Oliver is the daughter of TV chefs Jamie and Jools Oliver. Honey Carlisle is the daughter of footballer Clarke Carlisle.

The name Honey has a sweet and positive connotation. It symbolizes nature and sweetness, and parents often choose this name to reflect a positive and joyful disposition for their child. The name has a traditional style and is associated with a warm and friendly personality.

Honey

Meaning Nectar

Gender Boy

Religion Christianity

Origin United States

Lucky Number 4

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Honey?

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Listen to the sound of the name Honey in English.

Famous People With The Name Honey

Honey Langtree British drummer, member of English band The Honeycombs
Rhonda Honey Shear American actress and TV personality
Honey Bane English singer, best known for her 1981 UK Top 40 single Turn Me On Turn Me Off

Names With Similar Sound As Honey

If you like the sound of Honey, here is a list of names that share a similar sound.

Popular Sibling Names For Honey

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Boy Sibling Names For Honey

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Girl Sibling Names For Honey

Looking for some suitable sister names for Honey? Check out our collection of beautiful and unique names.

Other Popular Names Beginning With H

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter H to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Similar Meaning As Honey

If you’re looking for names that evoke the same sweetness and warmth as honey, take a look at the suggestions below.

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Popular Songs On The Name Honey

Honey has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
HONEY (ARE U COMING?)	Måneskin
Honey	Vacations
Honey Bee	Blake Shelton
Honey	Kehlani
Honey	070 Shake
Honey Hold Me	Morningsiders
Honey In The Rock - Live	Brooke Ligertwood
Honey	Mariah Carey

Honey’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name honey. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Karka (Cancer)
Starting letters for Karka (Cancer) rashi	DD, H
Representation	Crab
Element	Water
Ruling body	Moon
Quality	Movable

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Karka (Cancer) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Punarvasu (Punartham, Punarpoosam)	Cancer (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Ke, Kay, Ko, Ha, Hi, Hee
Pushya (Pooyam, Pushyami)	Cancer (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Hu, He, Ho, Da
Aslesha (Aayilyam)	Cancer (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	Di, Du, De, Do, Dee, Me, Da

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Honey In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Honey in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Honey, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Honey	English	en
蜂蜜	Chinese	zh-CN
शहद	Hindi	hi
Honey	Spanish	es
Honey	French	fr
عسل	Arabic	ar
মধু	Bengali	bn
Honey	Portuguese	pt
мед	Russian	ru
شہد	Urdu	ur
Honey	Indonesian	id
Honey	German	de
ハニー	Japanese	ja
शहद	Marathi	mr
తేనె	Telugu	te
Honey	Turkish	tr
தேன்	Tamil	ta
Honey	Vietnamese	vi
Honey	Tagalog	tl
꿀	Korean	ko
Honey	Hausa	ha
Honey	Swahili	sw
Honey	Javanese	jv
Honey	Italian	it
ਸ਼ਹਿਦ	Punjabi	pa
મધ	Gujarati	gu
น้ำผึ้ง	Thai	th
ಜೇನು	Kannada	kn
ማር	Amharic	am
शहद	Bhojpuri	bho
Honey	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Honey In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Honey

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Honey, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Honey

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Honey and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Honey

Discover the presence of Honey in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Honey Sweet	Daljjakjigeunhae: 7510, 絕對味覺情人	2023
Hug Me. The Honey Seekers	Apskauj mani, Hug Me - The Movie, Karukalli, Komm in meine Arme - Der Film, Ölelj meg! - Macikaland Mézföldön, Przytul mnie. Poszukiwacze miodu, Мишки-обнимашки. Фильм	2022
Let's Tie the Knot, Honey!	¿Nos casamos? Sí, mi amor, Let's Tie the Knot, Honey!, Vamos Casar!	2022
Honey Pot	KIRAC 23: Honey Pot	2021
Flowers and Honey	Cvijeće i med, Honig & Liebe, Sucré comme l'amour	2021
Honey Trap		2021
Honey Lemon Soda	Ballı limonlu soda, Hani remon soda, ハニーレモンソーダ, 青春特調蜂蜜檸檬蘇打	2021
Land of Milk and Honey	Kraina obfitości, Pays de cocagne, Tierra de Leche y Miel, Η γη της επαγγελίας	2020

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Honey?

The name Honey means ‘honey’ in Old English.

2. What is the origin of the name Honey?

Honey has an English origin.

3. Is Honey a popular baby name?

Although Honey is commonly used as a term of endearment, its use as a given name has recently gained moderate popularity in regions like England and Wales. However, it is not a popular name among parents in the US. According to the US Social Security Administration data, Honey has not ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the US in any year since the 1900s (1).

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Popularity of the name Honey.
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