English

Hale

Pronounced HAYLShare

Meaning: Nook; retreat, in the English surname

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 1 syllable

The story

An English surname name from a place-name element for a nook or retreat. The English word hale suggests health, while Turkish Hale is a separate name with a different origin.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Hale comes from English.

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