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Sallie Hovey

Photograph of Sallie Hovey Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Sallie
Surname
Hovey

The Name Sallie

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Princess, a diminutive of Sarah derived from the Hebrew 'sarah' meaning 'princess.'
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The Hovey Surname

Origin
English/French
Meaning
Possibly derived from a place name or a personal name, with uncertain etymology.
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