How Do You Spell HUMFRY?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌmfɹi] (IPA)

The spelling of the name "Humfry" is not commonly used in modern times, as it is considered an archaic version of the more widely accepted spelling, "Humphrey." The pronunciation of the word "Humfry" is written in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈhʌmfrɪ/, while the spelling of "Humphrey" is represented phonetically as /ˈhʌmfri/. Both spellings ultimately derive from the Old Germanic name "Hunfrith," meaning "peaceful warrior," and have been used interchangeably for centuries.

Common Misspellings for HUMFRY

• gumfry
• bumfry
• numfry
• jumfry
• uumfry
• yumfry
• hymfry
• hhmfry
• hjmfry
• himfry
• h8mfry
• h7mfry
• hukfry
• hujfry
• humdry
• humcry
• humvry
• humtry
• humrry
• humfdy

Etymology of HUMFRY

The name Humfry is of Old Germanic origin, specifically deriving from the elements hun meaning bear cub or giant and frid meaning peace or protection. In Old English, hum or hun was a term used to describe large and powerful creatures, such as bears or giants. Over time, the name Humfry developed as a variant spelling of Humphrey, which became a common given name in medieval England. The meaning of Humfry can be interpreted as peaceful giant or peaceful protector.