Hudson
Meaning of Hudson
Hudson (pronounced HUD-suhn) began life as a sturdy English surname meaning “son of Hudde,” with Hudde being a medieval pet form of Hugh—think of it as a quiet nod to “heart,” “mind,” and “spirit,” the old Germanic roots of Hugh. Over the centuries that solid little patronymic drifted across the Atlantic on explorers’ masts, most famously borne by Captain Henry Hudson, whose name now graces New York’s iconic river and valley. That splash of cartographic fame lends the name a whiff of adventure—rafting through autumn maples, skyline reflections dancing on the current. In the United States it quietly bobbed along outside the spotlight for generations, but around the turn of the millennium Hudson caught a fresh tailwind: from the 700s in the early ’90s to a gleaming No. 22 in 2024. Parents today hear its crisp consonants and upbeat rhythm and sense both heritage and horizon, a bridge between vintage charm and modern cool—perfect for a little boy destined to leave his own mark on the map.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HUD-suhn (/'hʌds(ə)n/)
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Notable People Named Hudson
| James Hudson Taylor was a British Protestant missionary who founded the China Inland Mission and, over 54 years in China, helped send more than 800 missionaries, start 125 schools, and establish over 300 stations across all 18 provinces, leading to about 20,000 conversions. |
| Sir Wilmot Hudson Fysh was an Australian aviator and businessman, a founder of Qantas who served at Gallipoli and in Palestine and later earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. |
| Hudson Yang is an American actor who starred as Eddie Huang in ABCs Fresh Off the Boat from 2015 to 2020 and is the son of Taiwanese American journalist Jeff Yang. |
