Origin:
English
German
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Variant of Hamo: House or home. Introduced from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Also used as a surname.
Soul Urge:People with the name Hamnet have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Hamnet are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.