Hall First Name History An ancient custom of many of the worlds different cultures is to give children names that reinforce traits thought to be desirable in a person. The tendency to give a child a name that reflects their native surroundings or the noble characteristics of their ancestors is very common. From the Middle English halle and the Old English heall, meaning to cover, conceal or from the manor or hall, manor farm or hall. Hallam is from the Teutonic, meaning hillside. The practice of naming a child after a familial relation is common to a vast number of cultures. Through this tradition a familys past can be honored through the living present. Other variations of this name include:Old English: Hall, Halstead, Bolton, Hallstead, Bollton; Teutonic: Hallam, Halam, Halamm, Hallamm. There have been many famous bearers of the name Hall throughout the world. A few of the more notable to hold this name include: Hall Bartlett (1922-1993) American seventeen-time Academy Award nominated film producer, director, and screen writer; Hall Franklin Overton (1920-1972) American jazz pianist, composer and music teacher; Hall Hibbard (1903-1996) American aviation engineer and administrator of the Lockheed Corporation; and Hall Stoner Lusk (1883-1983) American jurist and politician.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 08:12:33 +0000
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