Howie

Howie is an English diminutive of Howard, a surname transferred to use as a given name. Howard itself derives from an Old Norse or Old German personal name, most likely from elements meaning high guardian or heart brave, though its precise origins are debated. The name gained prominence through the powerful English noble family bearing the surname, including the Dukes of Norfolk. Howie functions as both an informal given name and a nickname, with Howard and Howey as related forms.