Hardison
Meaning of Hardison
Hardison is a masculine given name of Anglo‐American usage that derives from an English patronymic formation, combining the Old English root heard, meaning “hardy” or “brave,” with the generational suffix -son to indicate “son of the hardy one.” Originally recorded as a surname in medieval England, Hardison has in recent decades been repurposed within the broader Anglo‐American naming convention that favors the elevation of family names into forenames. Phonetically rendered as /hɑːrˈdɪsən/, the name carries associations of structural resilience and measured fortitude, traits valued in both traditional and contemporary contexts. According to U.S. Social Security Administration data, its annual incidence has remained low but relatively stable—five newborns received the name in both 2014 and 2017, six in 2016 and 2018, eight in 2019, and five again in 2021—yielding ranks between 900 and 929 over that eight-year span. Such numerical consistency underscores its appeal as a distinctive yet historically grounded choice for parents seeking an understated, technically precise appellation.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as har-DI-suhn (/hɑːrˈdɪsən/)
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