Herne - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Herne \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "heron". Probably refers to a place where herons were to be found.

Herne has 2 variant forms: Hearne and Hern.

Baby names that sound like Herne are Herin and Hearn.

Herne is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#56724 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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