A loud, long cry; or a variant of Hywel meaning eminent.
As a modern English word name, it evokes the sound of a wolf or the wind. Etymologically, it is often associated with the Welsh name Hywel, which means 'eminent' or 'conspicuous.' It gained significant recognition in popular culture through literary and cinematic fantasy works.
Less common today
Howl isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,186 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular wizard and protagonist · Howl's Moving Castle
A character in the series · The Haunting of Hill House
