Hal Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hal Name at a Glance

Name	Hal
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1' Nickname of Henry, Prince of Wales and son to King Henry the Fourth. Hal becomes Henry, and King at the end of Part 2. King in King Henry V
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hal Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hal means “'King Henry IV, Part 1' Nickname of Henry, Prince of Wales and son to King Henry the Fourth. Hal becomes Henry, and King at the end of Part 2. King in King Henry V”. 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.

Hal Name Origin

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

Is Hal a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hal

When considering Hal 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.