Hudson

Associated with an English surname meaning "son of Hud".

Hudson is a masculine given name that comes into modern use through the English surname Hudson. As a first name it reads sturdy and familiar, and it’s especially common in places where surname-style given names are popular. In etymology, Hudson is most often explained as "Hud's son". The element Hud is attested as a medieval nickname/byname in English records, and the surname formation follows the typical patronymic pattern. Pronunciation is usually HUD-sun with two clear syllables. A practical tip is to keep the first vowel short (HUD, not HOOd), and to note that spelling is stable and rarely causes confusion.

Etymology: From the English surname Hudson, usually explained as "Hud's son"; Hud is recorded as a medieval byname in English sources.