Hoyt
The name Hoyt is one of the oldest names to have been brought to Britain as an Anglo-Saxon family, who moved to Britain from the village of Ayott, changed their family name to Hoyt. The original meaning of Hoyt is from the high gates which were used at the time as protective enclosures. Initially, the name was used as a surname but over the years the name gained popularity as a first name. The modern meaning of the Hoyt can be translated as 'a long stick'. This is taken from Old English as in the Medieval period, the name was often used to address a tall and skinny person. Famous figures named Hoyt includes Hoyt Wayne Axton, the very popular American folk singer and writer, who was known for 'Joy to the World', 'Della and the Dealer' and 'Never Been to Spain'.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
long stick
Origin
English
Numerology
H is for heavenly, your spirit is strong.
O is for ornate, nothing plain here!
Y is for youthful, your eternal look.
T is for tender, loving nature.
Lucky
Hoyt lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Hoyt
- Hoyt Wayne Axton American singer
- (James) Hoyt Wilhelm American baseball pitcher
- Hoyt Patrick Taylor Sr., American politician; 21st Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
- Hoyt Patrick "Pat" Taylor Jr. American politician; 26th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
- Hoyt Bricken Corkins American poker player
Hoyt in Pop Culture
- Hoyt Fortenberry character on TV's "True Blood"
- Hoyt Ambrose character from movie "Accepted"
- Woodrow Hoyt character on TV's "Crossing Jordan"
- Hoyts a cinema chain in Australia
