Hal

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Hal is a shortened form of the name Harold, which means “ruler of the army.” It can also mean “hero” or “leader.”
Pronunciation
HAL
hal
Popularity
Hal is not a very popular name in the world. It ranks outside the top 1000 baby names in the United States, and its popularity is even lower in other countries.

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Hal Name meanings & History

Hal is a shortened form of the name Harold, which means “ruler of the army.” It can also mean “hero” or “leader.”. Medieval diminutive of Harry. In Shakespeare's two historical plays about Henry IV, Prince Hal is the name of the future King Henry V. Hal is mainly used as a standalone name. However, it can also be used as a nickname for Harold or other names that start with the letters “Hal.”

Zodiac Sign of Hal: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hal:

H: Hyper,Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hope,Hobnobbing

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Angry

L: Lover,Liaison,Lovely,Languid,Legal,Luscious,Lazy

Hal is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

The most famous person named Hal was Hal Holbrook, an American actor who has starred in countless movies and TV shows. Another famous Hal is Hal Robinson, a British actor who is best known for his role in the movie "Les Miserables."

2.) Hal (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a short form of Halden, Hall, Harold.


3.) Hal (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) home ruler


4.) HAL (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originally a short form of Henry (home ruler), Hal is also bestowed as an independent given name. See HENRY; (HAL)


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