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Hudson

/ HUD-son /

masculine

Meaning

Son of Hudd; son of Hugh

Origin

English

Hudson is an English surname-turned-given-name. 'Hudd' was a medieval diminutive of Hugh (meaning 'heart, mind, spirit') or Richard. It is famously associated with the explorer Henry Hudson, for whom the Hudson River and Hudson Bay are named.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Hudson.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
INFP
10.24%
INTJ
8.8%
ISFJ
8.65%
ESTJ
8.43%
ESTP
7.91%
INTP
7.75%
ISTJ
6.98%
ENTP
6.82%
ENFP
6.51%
INFJ
5.53%
ESFJ
5.06%
ESFP
4.9%
ENFJ
3.85%
ENTJ
3.72%
ISTP
2.58%
ISFP
2.27%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Hudson is a 'modern vintage' name. It feels rugged and outdoorsy, yet polished enough for professional settings. It fits into the popular trend of using surnames as first names, offering a sense of adventure and American history.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

H

Henry Hudson

English sea explorer and navigator (1565–1611)

H

Hudson Lowe

Anglo-Irish soldier and colonial administrator (1769–1844)

H

Hudson Mohawke

Scottish electronic music producer and DJ (b. 1986)

Sibling Names

Goes well with