Halla
Fact sheet
- Name
- Halla
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Halla represents the female variant of the ancient Norse name Hallr. Its meaning is 'the rock' and derives from the Old Norse word hallr, which means 'slope, rock, stone'.
What does the name Halla mean?
Halla is the feminine form of the Old Norse name Hallr and carries the meaning 'the rock'. This girl's name is especially common in Nordic countries such as Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.
Where does the name Halla come from?
The name Halla has its roots in Old Norse and means 'the rock'.
How do you pronounce Halla?
Halla is pronounced like 'Halla', with emphasis on the first syllable.
Popularity
In Germany, Halla is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2008 at 1,636th. Over the last ten years, Halla has been chosen around 60 times as a first name, placing it 3,249th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,719th.
Nicknames & pet names
Hal / Halala / Halli / Hallilein / Hallinchen / Lali
Famous people
- Halla (famous German show jumping horse, won multiple gold medals at the Olympic Summer Games with Hans Günter Winkler. 1945 - 1979)
- Halla Ayla (Iraqi photographer)
- Halla Margret (Icelandic singer)
- Halla Margret Arnadottir (Icelandic singer)
- Halla Vilhjalmsdottir (Icelandic actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Halla
What is the meaning of the name Halla?
Halla is the feminine form of the Old Norse name Hallr and means 'the rock'.
Where does the name Halla come from?
The name has its roots in Old Norse and is used in various Scandinavian languages, including Danish, Icelandic, and Norwegian.
How popular is the name Halla?
Halla is particularly common in Nordic countries, where it enjoys a certain popularity, but is less known in other regions.