A name of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots, ‘Hunt’ and its spelling variants such as ‘Hunter’ has been present in the British isles from the earliest times.
• Although originally denoting someone who earned a living as a huntsman, later bearers of the name have gained fame through a diverse range of other endeavours and pursuits.
• In the world of film, Peter R. Hunt was the London-born film director and editor best known for his work on six of the James Bond films, including Dr No, Goldfinger and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, while Bonnie Hunt is the multi-talented American actress, writer and talk show host whose acting credits include Rain Man and Jumani.
