First name Hardy - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
5. November
Meaning
The male first name Hardy has a Germanic origin and means "brave" or "courageous". It is a shortened form of the names "Hardwin" or "Hardwig" and was particularly popular in the Middle Ages. The name is also widespread in other languages such as English or French and has a similar meaning there. In literature and popular culture, the name Hardy is often associated with strong and heroic characters.