Hal
BoyOrigin: 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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