Hovie is a male name with American English pronunciation pronounced as HOH-vee (/hoʊˈvi/). It is derived from the variation Hovey. The name Hovie has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century. In 1920 and 1948, it ranked at number 4286 and 3668 respectively. While there may not be any specific associations or meanings commonly associated with this name, it offers a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a less common name for their baby boy.
Hovie Lister was a prominent American gospel musician, Baptist Minister, and politician, best known for leading the Statesmen Quartet, a highly esteemed Southern Gospel group in the 1950s and 1960s. |