Meaning & Story
An English place name and surname meaning hawthorn settlement, also famous as the setting of Agatha Christie's Poirot mysteries.
Hastings carries the distinguished air of an English country estate — and the gentle, loyal sidekick energy of Captain Hastings from Agatha Christie's Poirot. That character's combination of earnest loyalty, occasional bumbling, and absolute devotion makes Hastings a perfect name for a beloved companion. It's a name with literary depth that suits an enthusiastic, good-hearted dog who thinks everything their owner does is absolutely brilliant.