Details for the forename Harvey

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Harvey (male)


Diminutive(s):	Harv (M) Harve (M)
Derivative of:	Hervé (M)
Can be spelt:	Hervey (M)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	Scottish and English, from the surname, itself from the French [Breton] forename Hervé from Celtic "battle-worthy". Introduced into Scotland in the 12^th century after the Norman Conquest.