Deer or joyful
Heshy is a diminutive form of the Yiddish name Heshel, which translates to 'deer'. It is also frequently used as a nickname for the Hebrew name Tzvi or the name Joshua (Yehoshua) within Jewish communities. The name carries a sense of warmth and communal familiarity.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Heshy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
New York City activist and media personality
