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    Humphrey

    HUM-free

    Germanic
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Peaceful warrior; Peaceful Hun
    Origin
    Germanic
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Humphrey does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Peaceful warrior; Peaceful Hun", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Humphrey.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.004% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Humphrey wars in peace — Satan bruised underfoot, grace with him, the peaceful warrior whose Prince is the mighty God.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Romans 16:20

      "And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."

    • Isaiah 9:6

      "And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."

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