Haven

The English unisex name Haven can be translated from English as 'refuge' or 'harbor' and has its roots in the Old English term hæfen. This name is relatively new and is mainly used in North America.

What does the name Haven mean?

The name Haven, which can be used for both women and men, translates to 'refuge' or 'harbor'. Its origins lie in the Old English term hæfen. Haven is a contemporary unisex name that is mainly prevalent in North America.

Where does the name Haven come from?

The origin of the name Haven is Old English and includes both female and male forms. The meaning is 'refuge' or 'harbor'. The Old English component hæfen stands for refuge, while haven in modern English means the same. The language is American English.

How do you pronounce Haven?

Haven is pronounced like 'Heiven'.

Popularity

Haven is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best position was achieved in 2014 with the 2,714th place. In the last ten years, Haven has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,475th.

Nicknames & pet names

Havi

Famous people

• George Haven Putnam (English publisher)
• Haven Alba (daughter of Jessica Alba)
• Haven Bruce (American football player)
• Haven Gillespie (composer from America)
• Haven Kaye (cricketer from Great Britain)
• Haven Kimmel (American writer)
• Haven Warren (daughter of Golden Globe-nominated actress Jessica Alba)
• James Haven Voight (actor, brother of Angelina Jolie)
• Robert Haven Schauffler (writer from the USA)