Longfellow

Longfellow meaning and name origin

Longfellow \l(o)-ng-fellow, longf(el)-low\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Longfellow 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.

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Popularity of Longfellow

Longfellow is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#12792 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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