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Hardy

HAR-dee

Popularity

#2566

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

5,775

Peak Year

#151 in 1921

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

From an English surname derived from the Old French 'hardi' meaning 'bold' or 'courageous'.

Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Oliver Hardy

    American comedic actor, part of Laurel and Hardy

  • Thomas Hardy

    English novelist and poet

Similar Names

HarveyHenryGarrettEverett

Personality Traits

BraveCourageousStrongResilient

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