Hondo is a masculine name with origins in both American and British English. It is pronounced as HON-doh (/ˈhɑndoʊ/ in American English and /ˈhɒndoʊ/ in British English). The name has variations, with Honda being one of them. In the United States, Hondo has been given to newborn boys since at least 1967, with fluctuating popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 9000-12000 in terms of occurrences. The name carries no significant associations or meanings beyond its unique sound and spelling. Hondo could be a distinctive choice for parents looking for a name that stands out while remaining easy to pronounce and spell.
Hondo Grattan, known as the "Bathurst Bulldog," was a renowned Standardbred pacer from Bathurst, New South Wales, who won the Inter Dominion Pacing Championship in 1973 and 1974, making history as the first horse to defend this title, and was inducted into the Inter Dominion Hall of Fame. |