Hampden

Meaning

From a place name, possibly meaning 'enclosed valley' or 'home valley.'

Etymology

Derived from Old English place name elements, likely 'ham' (home or village) combined with 'denu' (valley). It became established as a surname and occasionally as a given name.

About the Name Hampden

Hampden is primarily known as a surname, most famously borne by John Hampden, a 17th-century English politician. Its use as a given name is uncommon.

Notable Bearers