As a proper noun Howe
is {{surname|A=An|English topographic|from=Middle English}} for someone who lived by a small hill.
As a noun howe
is alternative form of lang=en a tumulus, a bowl barrow.
As a verb hote is
to command; to enjoin.
hote
English
Verb
(obsolete) To command; to enjoin.
(obsolete) To promise.
(obsolete) To be called, be named.