hoffi

Hoffi is a surname and given name of Germanic origin. It commonly functions as an informal form of the surname Hoffmann (also spelled Hofmann) and can also appear as a standalone given name in German-speaking regions and among German diaspora communities.

The root is the German noun Hof, meaning courtyard, farm, or estate, combined with Mann, meaning man. As such, Hoffi and related forms historically referred to a man associated with a manor or farm; over time, Hoffi developed as a pet form or nickname in some communities.

As a given name, Hoffi is uncommon and chiefly informal. As a surname, it is rare and typically found in families with German or Central European ancestry, sometimes as a shortened form of Hoffmann or Hofmann.

There are no widely recognized individuals who are principally known simply as “Hoffi.” When the name appears, it more often serves as part of a fuller name or as a nickname within specific communities. In fiction or media, Hoffi may be used as a character name without implying a real-world identity.

Variants and related names include Hoffmann and Hofmann; related short forms include Hoff and Hof. See also variations such as Hofi and Hoffi as given names in informal contexts. This article provides a brief overview; for a specific person, place, or usage, context is required.