Hal - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Hal \

is pronounced hal. It is of English origin. A nickname for Henry. In Shakespeare's plays about Henry IV, his son is affectionately known as "Prince Hal". Actors Hal Holbrook, Hal Linden; film director Hal Hartley.

For more information, see also related names Hale, Harold and Harry.

Baby names that sound like Hal are Hali and Hall. Other similar baby names are Cal, Hai, Dal, Gal, Ham, Han, Pal, Sal, Tal and Val.

Hal is a very common first name for men (#601 out of 1220) and a slightly less common last name for both men and women (#84137 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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