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Hardy

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAR-dih /ˈhær.dɪ/Low

Meaning: Bold, brave, courageous.Low

In 30 seconds: Hardy is an English name meaning 'bold', 'brave', and 'courageous'.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningBold, brave, courageous.
U.S. rank (2024)#2566 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,758

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Hardy is English and means 'bold', 'brave', or 'courageous', a virtue name in the plainest sense. It comes from the same family of words that gives us 'hardy' in everyday speech. The meaning is direct and unmistakable.

It is borne by German film star Hardy Krüger and American actor Hardy Rawls. Short and sturdy, it reads as a name that lives up to its meaning.

Did you know? Hardy comes from a medieval nickname based on Old French hardi 'bold, courageous', so it simply means 'brave'.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Hardy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Hardy — meaning/etymology

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Hardy Krüger (1928–2022)
    German actor and author, major 1960s film star.
  • ★Hardy Rawls (1952–present)
    American actor, The Adventures of Pete & Pete.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Hardy mean?

Hardy means 'bold, brave, courageous'. It comes from a medieval nickname based on Old French 'hardi'.

How do you pronounce Hardy?

It's commonly said HAR-dih /ˈhær.dɪ/.

Is Hardy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hardy is used as a boy name.

How popular is Hardy?

In 2024, Hardy ranked #2566 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.