Hurlbutt
hu-rlbu-tt,
hur(l)-butt
Origin:British
Meaning:Someone who plays hurlebatte, a game in which short bats were thrown
This unique name is sure to make a statement. Hurlbutt is a masculine moniker that began as a nickname for someone who played a medieval game called hurlebatte. As the name implies, the aim of this game was to skillfully throw weapons that likely resembled bats or axes. Hurlbutt's origin is cooler than its sound and implications in today's English. It's perhaps best suited for role-playing at medieval fairs and LARPing.
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House of Names, Hurlbutt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Hurlbut Family History
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