Halifax

The name Halifax is most often given to people of the male gender. The name is often used as a first name or a surname. The meaning of Halifax is ‘grassy corner’ and ‘holy hair’. The name was gotten from the Old English word halh-ġefeaxe which means holy hair. Halifax is the name of an industrial town that is located in West Yorkshire in England, Halifax is also the capital of Nova Scotia in Canada. In the United States of America, there is a place known as Halifax County in Virginia. A British title is also known as ‘Earl of Halifax’. The Earl of Halifax was a First Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer in Britain. The title has been conferred over the years on people including Charles Montagu, George Montagu, Edward wood, and Peter Wood. The Viscount Halifax was also a notable person with a name in the 19th century. The main character in the fictional novel ‘John Halifax, Gentleman’ published in the ‘50s is also known as Halifax. There is a Halifax band that was an active pop group between the year 2003 and 2010. Some of their albums include ‘Start Back at Start’ released in the year 2003, and ‘The Inevitability of a Strange World’ released in the year 2006. Two Naval Vessels in the Canadian Navy are also known as HMCS Halifax which was the Halifax Class’s lead ship, and the other is the Halifax-class Frigate. There was also the Handley Page Halifax that was a British plane from the ‘40s.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Place-name

Numerology

H is for honest, something you hold dear.

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

F is for finesse, an enviable trait.

A is for activities, for you have many.

X is for x, the mysterious side of you!

Lucky

Halifax lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Halifax

• John Caldwell Calhoun US vice president under John Quincy Adams
• Rory Calhoun American actor