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Hal

Pronunciation: [ h-AL ]

Girl Name #37,379 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hal is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AL.

Parents who love the name Hal often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#37,379
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Hal is also used as a boy name, ranked #3485.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hal

Is Hal a boy or girl name?
Hal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #37379. As a boy name, it is ranked #3485. Hal is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Hal?
Hal is pronounced h-AL.
How popular is the name Hal?
Hal is currently ranked #37379 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Hal a common or rare name?
Hal is an uncommon name, ranked #37379 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hal

Hal is a girl name .

Is Hal a boy or girl name? Hal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,379 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,485. Hal is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hal is currently ranked #37,379 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Hal include Hallie, Halo, Halle, Haley, Halima . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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