✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Hunter

/ HUN-ter /

unisex

Meaning

One who hunts; pursuer

Origin

English

Hunter is an English occupational surname for someone who earned their living by hunting. It became a top given name in the 1990s as part of the 'rugged-occupational' trend. While traditionally a male favorite, its usage for girls has grown steadily, appreciated for its sharp, active, and capable sound.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Hunter.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ESTP

16.5%

ISTP

14.8%

ESTJ

12.1%

ISTJ

10.45%

ENTP

9.1%

ESFP

8.75%

ENTJ

7.6%

ISFP

6.9%

ESFJ

5.4%

ENFP

4.1%

ISFJ

2.5%

ENFJ

1.1%

INTJ

0.4%

INTP

0.2%

INFJ

0.1%

INFP

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Hunter is perceived as 'strong' and 'outdoorsy.' It has an image of being active and determined. Its association with Hunter S. Thompson gives it a counter-culture, 'gonzo' edge, while its status as a traditional English name keeps it grounded.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Hunter S. Thompson

Famous American journalist and author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1937–2005)

Hunter Schafer

American actress and model best known for Euphoria (b. 1998)

Hunter Hayes

Grammy-nominated American country music singer (b. 1991)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Wyatt Logan Sawyer Parker Archer

Girls

Savannah Dakota Piper Harper Riley