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Humphrey

American  
[huhm-free] / ˈhʌm fri /

noun

  1. Duke of Gloucester, 1391–1447, English soldier and statesman (youngest son of Henry IV).

  2. Doris, 1895–1958, U.S. dancer, choreographer, and teacher.

  3. Hubert H(oratio), 1911–78, U.S. politician: vice president 1965–69.

  4. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “high” and “peace.”


Humphrey British  
/ ˈhʌmfrɪ /

noun

  1. See Gloucester

  2. Hubert Horatio. 1911–78, US statesman; vice-president of the US under President Johnson (1965–69)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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After Muriel Humphrey agreed to finish her late husband’s Senate term, she told reporters that she and Hubert hadn’t “had any real differences” on political issues.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

When 16-year-old Alfie Humphrey first visited the college, he had planned to do a traditional sports course, but changed direction when he found the esports programme.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

It’s far more compelling to watch Humphrey play.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

The 21-year-old Humphrey, set to be the most-watched player at this weekend’s Final Four in Evanston, Ill., is built differently.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

“My mom is much better now and Dad says it’s okay to bring Humphrey home.”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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