Hal
Origin of the name Hal:
Originally a short form of Henry (home ruler), Hal is also bestowed as an independent given name.
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A nickname for Harold or Henry, Hal is sometimes used on its own.
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Harold "Hal" Holbrook, American actor
Hal Prince, American producer and director
Hal Barwood, American game designer- Hal in song, story & screen: | Edit
Prince Hal, later Henry V, in Shakespeare's historical plays
Hal, ancient man in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket
Hal Wilkerson, father in TV series "Malcolm in the Middle" played by Bryan Cranston
Hal Jordan, alter ego of the Green Lantern in the comic series
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