Hal

If I saw someone with this name, I would think of Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern.

I like the name Hal. Personally, I love the association with Malcolm in the Middle. I think it makes the name even more lovable.

It's cool!

I actually kind of like it (as a nickname for Harold, Harry, or a similar name). It's sounds kindly to me, like a friendly and warm grandfather or great-uncle. I can equally imagine it on a little boy; it has a spritely, curious energy. My first thought is of the obstreperous computer, HAL 9000, in the film 2001, but it's not negative enough for me to discount the name. I would be happy to see this mid-20th century nickname revived for the current age.

This will always remind me of the dad from Malcom in the Middle.

Also a nickname for Harold.

I've seen it as a nickname for Hamish. It's a bit out there, but it's no closer to it than Harry, I suppose.

Hal is an okay name. It just doesn't strike me as interesting though. To be exact it's downright boring in my book. I think that the simplicity is fitting for some people but it strikes me as just an average name.

This name makes me think about loudmouthed, balding, obese men who act like jerks. And didn't that man, Hal Turner or whatever, lead to the murder of a person? Not a very nice association.

I've always loved this name, it's my eldest brother's name, to me it sounds very playful and loyal guy, but sincere and protective, my brother is the only young Hal I know (my father is also a Hal). I think it should make a comeback. Very nice name. It means Ruler of the House.

Short, and simple. I like it.