US Popularity Rank: 6890

Origin: British

Meaning: Herd farm; Courageous one's settlement

Hardwick is a masculine name that boasts strong English roots. Not only is Hardwick a given name and a surname, but it is also the name of a quaint village in Northern England. Stemming from the Old English word heordewic or heorde, it means "herd farm" and was often borne by people who dwelled near a sheep farm. Hardwick is also thought to mean "courageous one's settlement," helping instill bravery in your little one.