Hal as a nickname for Henry

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See the results of this poll: Hal as a nickname for Henry

Respondents: 16 (This poll is closed)

• Love it. : 9 (56%)
• Like it. : 3 (19%)
• Not a fan. : 4 (25%)
• Awful.: 0 (0%)

[Revlon]

[name_m]Hal[/name_m] is nms, but I think a nn doesn’t need to be a literal short form of the actual fn. I know plenty of people whose nns do not resemble their fns at all, and I have not heard any negative remarks about it.

If you like it, go for it.

[southern.maple]

Well, [name_m]Hal[/name_m] has been a nickname for [name_m]Henry[/name_m] since medieval times so I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

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@southern.maple

Well, [name_m]Hal[/name_m] has been a nickname for [name_m]Henry[/name_m] since medieval times so I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

Yes. This is precisely why we like it…it’s not new or made up, although it is uncommon.

[Mischa]

[name_m]Hal[/name_m] happens to be my favourite nn for [name_m]Henry[/name_m]. It has such a friendly and approachable vibe much like [name_u]Charlie[/name_u], [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_m]Will[/name_m] do. [name_u]Love[/name_u] it!

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@tfzolghadr

If you like (or at least can tolerate) Shakespeare, check out Henry IV and Henry V. Especially check out Kenneth Branaugh’s adaptation of Henry V. King Henry is OFTEN called Hal, as it’s a legit nn for Henry. Although rushing to war over territory is questionable, he does have many admirable qualities… and ends up being quite human, lovable, and brave. So, when I think of Hal, I think of Henry V. I say go for it.

Exactly why we chose it…as my husband said “if [name_m]Shakespeare[/name_m] can use it, why can’t we?”
This is really great to get a gauge of what others think when they hear it…not very commonplace today unless you are exposed to [name_m]Shakespeare[/name_m] or a history buff (like my husband). We love it (and so does our son) but just curious on reactions - not that it will ultimately change our mind, just fun to get a peek into what other REALLY think of [name_m]Hal[/name_m] as a nn for [name_m]Henry[/name_m] :).

I will check out [name_m]Kenneth[/name_m] Branaugh’s adaption of [name_m]Henry[/name_m] V. Thank you!!

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@mischa

Hal happens to be my favourite nn for Henry. It has such a friendly and approachable vibe much like Charlie, Jack and Will do. Love it!

I agree

[teacupsandtiaras]

I think [name_m]Prince[/name_m] [name_m]Hal[/name_m] is one of [name_m]Shakespeare[/name_m]'s greatest characters! It’s a wonderful nickname for your little [name_m]Henry[/name_m].

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@teacupsandtiaras

I think [name_m]Prince[/name_m] [name_m]Hal[/name_m] is one of [name_m]Shakespeare[/name_m]'s greatest characters! It’s a wonderful nickname for your little [name_m]Henry[/name_m].

[name_f]Lovely[/name_f]. Thank you