Hale

Hale Meaning & Origin

About Hale
The name "Hale" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old English word "hæl" meaning "healthy" or "whole," suggesting a person who is strong and well. Alternatively, it can be derived from the Old English word "halh" meaning "nook" or "recess," indicating someone who lives near a hollow or a sheltered place. Overall, the name "Hale" conveys a sense of vitality, robustness, and a connection to nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hale are male.

Hale Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/heɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hale in Braille

Here's how to represent Hale in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hale in braille

How to Spell the Name Hale in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hale using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hale in sign language

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