Harvey
Harvey comes from the Breton "Haerviu" — "haer" (battle) and "viu" (worthy) — meaning "battle worthy." Harvey was a top-200 American name from 1910 to 1970, peaking at #86 in 1917. Harvey (the actor Harvey Keitel, born 1943, known for "Taxi Driver" and "Pulp Fiction") is the most famous modern bearer. Harvey (the playwright Harvey Fierstein, born 1952) gave the name a theatrical charge. Harvey (the rabbit in the 1950 film "Harvey," an invisible 6-foot rabbit) gave the name a beloved pop-culture anchor. Harvey is a male name of Breton origin that means "Battle worthy (from Haerviu)". Brisk, vintage, and a little theatrical. The name sounds friendly. Harveys tend to be sharp. US peaked #86 in 1917. Now top 500. Well-known people named Harvey include Harvey Keitel (actor), Harvey Fierstein (playwright), Harvey (invisible rabbit, 1950 film). Common variations and related forms of Harvey include Harvie (variant), Hervé (French), Harve (short form).