By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Xil is an extremely rare masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Axil or Maxil, or could have roots in various indigenous languages. In some contexts,…
Celtic
"long-winged swimming birds"
Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.
Arabic
"lamb"
Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.
Hamahl is a rare masculine name possibly derived from Arabic or Hebrew origins. It may be related to the Arabic name Hamal, meaning 'lamb,' which is also the name of a star in the constellation…
English
"scarred"
Though we usually think a name's image in contemporary culture supersedes its ancient meaning, this is a case where the definition could undermine a child's self-esteem.
Hammill is primarily recognized as a surname of English and Scottish origin, though occasionally used as a masculine given name. As a surname, it evolved from Old English 'hamel' meaning 'crooked' or…
Hamell is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a surname variant of Hamel, Hamil, or Hammell. These surnames have Germanic origins relating to 'hamal' meaning 'mutilated' or possibly…
Hamel is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It primarily functions as a surname that has occasionally crossed over into first name territory. In French origins, Hamel derives from Old…
Hamil is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Hamal, which has Arabic roots meaning 'lamb' or 'carrier.' Alternatively, it could be a shortened form of Hamilton, a…
Hanibal is a masculine name most famous for its association with the ancient Carthaginian military commander Hannibal Barca, who led forces against Rome in the Second Punic War. The name derives from…
Haral is a masculine name with Germanic and Norse origins. It likely derives as a variant of Harald or Harold, names stemming from the Old Norse 'Haraldr,' meaning 'army ruler' or 'warrior leader.'…
Hebrew
"God's mount"
While everyone may think you said "Harold," this name sounds more up-to-date. And if you get tired of explaining, you can always call him Harry.
English from Norse, Hebrew
"God's helmet; God strengthens"
Haskell has two separate forms of origin, the first being from the Ancient Norse given name Ásketill. The Normans converted Ásketill to Aschetil, then the English transformed Aschetil into Haskell,…
Form of Hirsch or variation of Hershel, Yiddish
"deer"
Hirschel is derived from the Yiddish given name, Hirsh, meaning "deer", which borrows from the Old High German, hiruz . The name might therefore be said to be a variation of Hershel too. As a given…
Herzl is a masculine name of Yiddish origin that gained prominence primarily through its association with Theodor Herzl, the influential founder of modern political Zionism. The name derives from the…
Yiddish diminutive of Yehoshua, Hebrew
"the Lord is my salvation"
Not to be confused as a variation of Hershel, Heshel is a Yiddish diminutive of Yehoshua, itself a Hebrew form of Joshua.
Heschel is a masculine name with Jewish roots, derived from the Yiddish 'Heshel,' which itself likely comes from the biblical name Hezekiah, meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God is my strength.' The…
Herschell is a masculine name that originated as a variant of Hershel, which derives from the Yiddish name 'Hirsh' meaning 'deer' or 'stag.' It gained some recognition through Sir William Herschel,…
Hertzel is a masculine name with Jewish origins, primarily associated with Theodor Herzl (sometimes spelled Hertzel), the founder of modern political Zionism. The name Herzl itself comes from the…
Hirschl is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the German word 'Hirsch' meaning 'deer' or 'stag.' The diminutive suffix '-l' adds an endearing quality to the name. Primarily found in…
