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Hal
Diminutive of Harold or Henry, English, Scandinavian, German
"army ruler or estate ruler"
Could Hal be the Jack, Max, or Gus of the future? It just might happen in the new nickname environment, especially with Cal and Cy feeling cool, and with the interest in vintage, cowboy-esque…
Halbert
Halbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Albert with the added 'h' prefix. The name combines Old Germanic elements 'hal' (meaning whole or healthy) with 'beraht'…
Halcyon
Greek
"kingfisher bird"
Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.
Haldan
Scandinavian
"half Danish"
If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.
Haldane
Haldane is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname meaning 'half-Dane' or 'half Danish,' referring to someone of mixed Norse and Scottish ancestry. This distinctive name carries…
Halden
Halden is a masculine name with Norwegian and English roots. It originates as a place name meaning 'half valley' or 'half dale,' derived from Old Norse elements. While not among the most common…
Haldor
Norse
"Thor's stone"
This, like many Norse and Scandinavian names , remains icebound, though with the unexpected rise of such ancient Scandinavian mythology names as Odin, Thor, and Freya, we may see Haldor rise again.
Hale
English
"someone who lives in a hollow; strong and hearty"
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…
Haleem
Haleem is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'patient,' 'gentle,' or 'mild-mannered.' It derives from one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, Al-Haleem, which refers to God's…
Halen
English or Scandinavian
"hero or from the hall"
Halen is a cool surname name that will be especially appealing to fans of Van Halen.
Haley
English
"hay meadow"
Young actor Haley Joel Osment to the contrary, this name in all its variations has become too popular for girls to survive as a boys' choice. Hailey, Haily Halley, Hallie, Hayley.
Halfdan
Halfdan is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, literally meaning "half Danish" or possibly "half Dane." Historically significant in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway and Denmark, it was…
Halfdane
Halfdane is a historical Norse masculine name composed of elements meaning 'half' and 'Danish', possibly indicating someone of mixed Danish and other ancestry. In Norse mythology and history,…
Hali
Greek
"the sea"
Like others in this vein, problematic due to the feminine Hailey connection.
Halian
Native American
"youthful"
A Julian derivative, via Spanish conquistadors, that could be a more unusual yet still reasonable substitute for that current favorite.
Halifax
Place-name
If you want to honor your grandfather Hal but can't work up much enthusiasm for his full name Harold, consider the more stylish (if a bit pretentious) capital of Nova Scotia.
Halil
Turkish and Albanian variation of Khalil, Arabic
"friend"
Variant form of Khalil common in Turkey.
Halil i̇brahim
Turkish from Arabic and Hebrew
"friend and father of multitudes"
A relatively common double-barreled pairing for Turkish boys.
Halis
Turkish
"pure"
Turkish word name commonly seen in the doubled-barreled first name Ömer Halis.
Hall
English occupational name
"worker at the hall"
A simple, self-possessed, somewhat serious surname, which might work better as a middle.