Someone who lives in a hollow or nook
Derived from the Old English word 'healh', which originally described a person living in a secluded valley, hollow, or remote nook. It later evolved into a surname before being adopted as a rare, concise given name. It also shares an association with the Middle English word for 'healthy' or 'robust'.
About 13 boys were named Hale in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former U.S. House Majority Leader
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American actor known for The Magicians
