How Do You Spell HOGARTH?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒɡɑːθ] (IPA)

The word "hogarth" is spelled with a silent "h" at the beginning, and is pronounced [ˈhoʊɡɑːθ] in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is stressed, and the "o" sound is long. The "g" has a hard sound, and the final "th" is pronounced as "θ." The spelling of this word originates from the old English word "hogaere," which means a keeper or a breeder of hogs. Today, the name Hogarth is most commonly associated with the English painter, William Hogarth.

Common Misspellings for HOGARTH

• hoggart
• horth
• togerth
• hogarts
• hoogarth
• hagabah
• Hoagarh
• Hoogwarth
• hagarah

Etymology of HOGARTH

The word "Hogarth" is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Hogarth", which means "pig enclosure" or "enclosure of pigs". The name is composed of the elements "hog" meaning "pig" and "hearg" meaning "enclosure" or "dwelling place". Over time, "Hogarth" became a surname associated with individuals or families who lived near or had some connection to pig enclosures in medieval England. Eventually, the surname Hogarth became less associated with its literal meaning and more as a recognizable family name. The famous English painter and satirist William Hogarth is perhaps the most well-known bearer of this surname.

Similar spelling word for HOGARTH

• hoggard.