Longfellow - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Longfellow \l(o)-ng-fel

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "tall one". Used as homage to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose skill and romantic portrayal of early American history made him a much-loved American poet in the 19th century.

Longfellow is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12792 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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