The name Hale is a girl's name meaning "someone who lives in a hollow".

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The well-known phrase "hale and hearty" gives this name a warm, positive feel. Hale is clean and straightforward but doesn't crack the top 1000 for either gender. For those in search of a namesake, Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale would make a strong one.

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The name Hale peaked for girls at #10452 in 1998. Hale is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Hale is a boy's name of English origin meaning "someone who lives in a hollow; strong and hearty".

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This name projects a sense of well-being, as in "hale and hearty", while also having a nature-adjacent meaning, referring to someone who lives near a hollow, a nook, or a remote area of land. Rhyming word hail adds a hint of storminess to the name too.
 
Unusual but accessible, with a clear simple sound, it may appeal to those who enjoy Hayden, Hayes, or Hal. Namesakes include Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, along with Margaret Hale and Mr Hale of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel North and South.

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The name Hale is currently ranked #930 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #930 in 1896. It is currently rising in popularity. Hale is occasionally used for girls in 2007.

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