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The first name Stanhope

A boy’s name from English meaning “stone”, “valley”.

Pronounced /ˈstæ.nəp/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

Meaning and origin

English origin

Stanhope means “stone”, “valley” in English.

The British placenames are from Old English stan (“stone”) + hōp (“valley”).

More names that mean mountain.

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Famous people named Stanhope

3 on Wikidata, most written-about first

  • Stanhope Forbes
    British artist (1857-1947)
  • George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon
    British aristocrat (1866-1923)
  • Anthony Reid
    Australian historian and academic (1939–2025)

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Questions

What does the name Stanhope mean?
Stanhope means “stone”, “valley” in English.
What is the origin of the name Stanhope?
The British placenames are from Old English stan (“stone”) + hōp (“valley”).
How do you pronounce Stanhope?
Stanhope is /ˈstæ.nəp/, 2 syllables.
Is Stanhope also a surname?
Yes. Stanhope is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.