Hal
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hal
Hal
Hal is an irish boy's name meaning "Chief; a nickname for henry rules his household; diminutive of henry: home or house ruler".
The meaning of Hal is "Chief; a nickname for henry rules his household; diminutive of henry: home or house ruler" — a boy name of irish origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Chief; a nickname for henry rules his household; diminutive of henry: home or house ruler
Popularity
Quick answers about Hal
What does Hal mean?
Hal is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Chief; a nickname for henry rules his household; diminutive of henry: home or house ruler".
Is Hal a rare name?
Yes. Hal does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Hal
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