The nameHardy
Hardy is an English surname with a bold meaning. It is quietly coming back in England.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Hardy comes from the Old French hardi, "bold, daring".
Origin
English, from French.
History
In the United States Hardy reached 334th place in 1886. In England and Wales it reached 1369th in 2019.
Famous people named Hardy
- Hardy Krüger, actor
Popularity of the name Hardy
Hardy in the United States
Hardy was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 963 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Hardy. Half of all babies named Hardy in the United States were born before 1942, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 50 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Hardy
Names from the same generation as Hardy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hardy mean?
Hardy comes from the Old French hardi, "bold, daring".
What is the origin of the name Hardy?
English, from French.
Is Hardy a girl's or a boy's name?
Hardy is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hardy?
In 2024, Hardy was the 2568th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 52 births.
What are good sibling names for Hardy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lizzy, Yumi, Marnie and Reva for a sister, Davy, Eliott, Alphonse and Jenson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hardy?
Hardy Krüger, actor.