Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 06, 2024

Halliwell

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Origin: British

Meaning: Holy spring; Holy well

Halliwell is a boy’s name of English origin. It’s a habitational surname that originates in Lancashire and Yorkshire. This name also has a long Anglo-Saxon heritage and derives from the elements halli and welle which mean holy and spring. It’s thought to have been used as a family name for those who lived near a holy spring, and it literally means “holy spring” or “holy well.” Baby Halliwell is sure to make a splash wherever they go.