Hal
Hal
Popularity
#3471
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
16,758
Peak Year
#598 in 1956
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Henry, from the Germanic name 'Heimrich', meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the estate'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Hal Holbrook
American actor known for Mark Twain Tonight!
Hal Moore
United States Army lieutenant general
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Meaning
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