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Tommy Armour
Athlete
1894
Scottish-American professional golfer who won three major championships in the 1920s-30s
Armour
Boy
#28338 most popular
English
American
Scottish
Meanings & Origins
"armor maker, one who makes or wears armor"
Origin: Old French/Latin
Language: English
Popularity
#28338
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
2
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“Forged strong, built to protect”
Origin & Etymology
Armour is an occupational surname-turned-first-name from Old French armure (armor, protective covering), which derives from Latin armatura meaning arms or equipment. In medieval England, an armorer was a craftsman of high status who made and repaired chain mail, plate armor, and weapons for knights. The Armour surname was carried by this skilled class of tradespeople, and it became a distinguished family name. As a given name, it follows the modern trend of strong occupational and surname names.
Popularity Story
Armour is rare as a first name but has gained notice through the Armour family legacy — Philip Danforth Armour founded the Armour meatpacking empire, making the surname synonymous with American industrial power.
Cultural Significance
The word armor carries universal associations with protection, strength, and readiness — naming a child Armour suggests a guardian spirit, one who shields and defends those they love.
Fun Facts
- Philip Danforth Armour (1832–1901) built Armour and Company into one of the largest meatpacking businesses in American history
- Medieval armor could weigh between 15 to 25 kilograms (33–55 lbs) but was so well-distributed that knights could run, climb, and even do cartwheels
Armour in Other Languages
French
Armure
German
Rüstung
Spanish
Armadura
Japanese
アーマー
Popularity Over Time
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Nicknames
Arm
Mour
Name Vibe
Strong
Bold
Surname Style
Protective
Distinctive
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Famous People Named Armour
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Philip Danforth Armour
Business
1832
American businessman who built Armour and Company into a meatpacking and food processing empire in Chicago
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