Harvey

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Harvey is a name of English origin, derived from the Breton personal name Huiarnviu, composed of the elements hoiarn, huiarn "iron" and viu "blazing".

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Harvey is of English origin, derived from the Breton personal name Huiarnviu. The name is composed of two elements: hoiarn, huiarn which means "iron" and viu which means "blazing". The name was brought to England by the Normans. Read more about the Normans here.

People with the name Harvey[edit | edit source]

There are many notable people with the name Harvey, including:

  • Harvey Milk, an American politician and the first openly gay elected official in the history of California.
  • Harvey Keitel, an American actor and producer.
  • Harvey Weinstein, a former American film producer and convicted sex offender.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

The name Harvey has been used in various forms of media and popular culture. Some examples include:

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