Hal

Boy

Origin: English

Meaning

“army ruler”

Cultural Notes

Medieval short form of Henry or Harry used as an independent name; Prince Hal is Shakespeare's nickname for the future Henry V.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1940s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Hal

  • Hal Holbrook, Hal Jordan

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