Hunter (given name)

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Hunter
Pronunciation /ˈhʌntər/ HUN-tər
GenderGender-neutral (usually male)
Origin
Word/nameEngland
MeaningHunter
pursuer
Other names
Variant form(s)Hunt

Hunter is an English unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:

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