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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A ring or circle of light, as around the sun, moon, or a sacred figure
- Origin
- Greek (via the English word 'halo')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- HAY-loh
Halo is a gender-neutral name that carries a literal, traceable meaning: a ring or circle of light, like the glow that appears around the sun, moon, or a sacred figure. It comes from Greek, by way of the English word 'halo,' and is pronounced HAY-loh. It's a modern name with a clean, modern style.
Meaning & Origin of Halo
Meaning: A ring or circle of light, as around the sun, moon, or a sacred figure.
Origin: Greek (via the English word 'halo').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Halo
HAY-lohIPA /ˈheɪloʊ/
Popularity of Halo
In Social Security Administration data spanning 2000 to 2024, Halo's highest point on record is its most recent one — #512 in 2024, given to 598 babies that year.
Names Like Halo
These names share Halo’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Halo mean?
A ring or circle of light, as around the sun, moon, or a sacred figure. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Halo?
Halo is pronounced HAY-loh (IPA: /ˈheɪloʊ/).
Is Halo a popular name right now?
Halo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #512 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)
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