Hi

German variation of Jerome

"sacred name"

Hi Origin and Meaning

The name Hi is a boy's name.

Hi as a given name is extremely rare and unconventional. It may function more as a nickname or abbreviated form of names like Hiram, Hideo, or Hiroshi. In some East Asian cultures, particularly Chinese, characters that might be romanized as 'Hi' could have specific meanings depending on the original character. As a standalone given name in Western contexts, Hi would be highly unusual and might present practical challenges due to its brevity and its common usage as a greeting in English. The name's simplicity might appeal to parents seeking minimalism or uniqueness, though its everyday use as a greeting word could potentially create confusion. Due to its rarity as a given name, there are few cultural or historical associations attached to it.

The name Hi in Pop Culture

• Hiram "Hi" Flagston character in comic strip "Hi and Lois"
• Hi basic English greeting
• Hai Vietnamese given name