Havelock

Scandinavian

"sea competition"

Havelock Origin and Meaning

The name Havelock is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "sea competition".

A name from medieval romance with an endearingly clunky sound, à la Sherlock. The most famous modern wearer was twentieth-century psychologist/sexologist Havelock (born Henry) Ellis.

Popularity of the name Havelock

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Famous People Named Havelock

• Havelock Ellis British sexologist and author
• Sir Henry Havelock (1795 1857), British general

The name Havelock in Pop Culture

• Havelok the Dane a character in medieval romance
• Lord Havelock Vetinari Patrician in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series
• Dmitri Havelock Character in The Expanse Books by James S. A. Corey
• Admiral Farley Havelock character in the stealth game Dishonored