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    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hy

    Hy

    Boy
    english
    1 syllable

    Hy is an english boy's name meaning "Form of hyman he who lives in high place; diminutive of hyman: life".

    With english roots, Hy is a boy name that means "Form of hyman he who lives in high place; diminutive of hyman: life". At just 2 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Form of hyman he who lives in high place; diminutive of hyman: life

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Hy

    Very rare in US records

    What does Hy mean?

    Hy is a boy name of english origin meaning "Form of hyman he who lives in high place; diminutive of hyman: life".

    Is Hy a rare name?

    Yes. Hy does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Hy

    EvelynHarperEllaLilyScarlettAudrey

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    Names with a similar meaning to Hy

    Hy means "Form of hyman he who lives in high place; diminutive of hyman: life" — these names share that spirit.

    • Ava — "Like a bird, life" (latin)
    • Evelyn — "Wished for child, life" (english)
    • Zoey — "Life, vitality" (greek)
    • Zoe — "Life" (greek)

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