Hy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hy Name at a Glance

Name	Hy
Meaning	Diminutive of Hyacinth: From the flower by the same name. In Greek legend, the hyacinth sprouted from the blood of the youth Hyacinthus, who was accidentally killed by Apollo.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hy means “Diminutive of Hyacinth: From the flower by the same name. In Greek legend, the hyacinth sprouted from the blood of the youth Hyacinthus, who was accidentally killed by Apollo”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hy Name Origin

Our database records Hy under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hy

When considering Hy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.