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Hom

Boy Name day: September 10
Hom is a short form of Homer: on birth records it is written Homer (61,122 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Homer page.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Hostage, pledge / one who is led.
From Greek Homeros, possibly meaning 'hostage' or 'one who must follow'; borne by the epic poet.

Name day for Hom

September 10

Why this day? Hom is a short form of Homer, and shares its name day.

Hom is celebrated in the United States on September 10.

The story of the name Hom

Hom is a short form of Homer. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — hostage, pledge / one who is led, and shares its name day, September 10.

On birth records, Hom is rarely written as such: the Homs are Homers (61,122 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Homer page.

Frequently asked questions about Hom

What does Hom mean?

Hom is a short form of Homer, which means hostage, pledge / one who is led.

When is Hom's name day?

September 10, together with Homer: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hom a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Homer.

Hom's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 9/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Hom

Top 10

  1. Melody88%
  2. Sherry85%
  3. Marilyn85%
  4. Phyllis83%
  5. Gwendolyn81%
  6. Julie80%
  7. Pamela80%
  8. Nancy79%
  9. Donna78%
  10. Wanda78%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Constance42%
  4. Roberta42%
  5. Theresa46%
  6. Terri46%
  7. Barbara46%
  8. Teresa46%
  9. Jo47%
  10. Jeanne47%

Love potential for Hom

Top 10

  1. Nancy87%
  2. Charlene87%
  3. Sherry87%
  4. Penny86%
  5. Sandra84%
  6. Suzanne83%
  7. Susan83%
  8. Sue83%
  9. Donna80%
  10. Pamela78%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeanne42%
  2. Diane42%
  3. Dianne42%
  4. Jane42%
  5. Constance42%
  6. Jo42%
  7. Connie42%
  8. Janice42%
  9. Diana42%
  10. Regina46%

Professional potential for Hom

Top 10

  1. Christine77%
  2. Donna76%
  3. Paula75%
  4. Constance74%
  5. Connie74%
  6. Julie73%
  7. Ellen72%
  8. Ann71%
  9. Gail71%
  10. Anne71%

Bottom 10

  1. Gloria45%
  2. Janet49%
  3. Regina49%
  4. Carla49%
  5. Rita49%
  6. Vicki49%
  7. Vickie49%
  8. Janice51%
  9. Jo51%
  10. Bonnie51%

Crush potential for Hom

Top 10

  1. Melody96%
  2. Marilyn92%
  3. Sherry92%
  4. Pamela89%
  5. Georgia85%
  6. Sheila84%
  7. Phyllis83%
  8. Charlene83%
  9. Nancy83%
  10. Gwendolyn82%

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Jane42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Janice42%
  6. Barbara42%
  7. Constance42%
  8. Jo42%
  9. Jeanne42%
  10. Anne43%
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