Hopper is a gender-neutral name of American origin, meaning "One Who Hops." It is also associated with various references in different fields. In terms of places, Hopper can refer to locations such as Hopper, Illinois, and Hopper, West Virginia, as well as a mountain and valley in the Hunza–Nagar District of Pakistan. In the realm of insects, it relates to the immature form of a locust, grasshoppers, butterflies of the genus Platylesches, and other members of the Cicadellidae and Membracidae families. Additionally, the name is linked to mechanical parts, transportation, arts, entertainment, and other uses, including a proposed spacecraft, a character in the animated film A Bug's Life, an upcoming Disney/Pixar film, games like peg solitaire, a fairy chess piece, and a Southern Gospel family ensemble. Furthermore, it is associated with a type of food in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Sri Lankan cuisine, a microarchitecture developed by Nvidia, a Lindy Hop dancer, and a travel booking app and online travel marketplace.
Holcombe Douglas "Hopper" Read, born on 28 January 1910, was an English cricketer known for his exceptional speed and erratic bowling style. Despite playing only one Test match in 1935, Read was regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the world during his brief cricket career. His reputation as a fast bowler in club cricket led to a trial with Surrey in 1933, but he later played for Essex, where he made a sensational impact, particularly against Yorkshire. Read's performance in the last Test match against a strong South African side earned him recognition, and he was later chosen for a tour to Australia and New Zealand. However, his employers' disapproval of his absence from his duties as a chartered accountant led to the end of his first-class cricket career after the 1936 season. Despite this, Read continued to play club cricket on Saturdays for Englefield Green and The Butterflies. His legacy as a fast bowler remains, and he is remembered as a significant figure in cricket history.
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