Hershel
Hershel is typically a name given to boys. The name originated from the Yiddish language, which is a fusion of Old German, Aramaic, and Hebrew elements. It first appeared in the United States birth registries in the year 1880 but has since lost popularity with only a little over 10,000 new babies being documented on the U.S. Social Security Administration data records. In the US, the most common version of this name is Herschel.
The meaning of Hershel is ‘deer’. Some believe that children with the name Hershel are typically sensitive and gentle beings who grow up to become talented artists and scientists. In Germany, the name is related to the famous family of astronomers, the Herchell family that lived in the 17th century. They were a family of astronomers and composers; one of the brothers, William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
deer
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
H is for heavenly, your spirit is strong.
E is for elegant, born within you.
R is for relish, you seek a challenge.
S is for self respect, a solid score here.
H is for handy, the helpful you.
E is for excite, your spirit is catching!
L is for luster, your shine.
Lucky
Hershel lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Hershel
- Nancy Ann Travis American actress
- Nancy Cameron daughter of British Prime Minister, David Cameron
- Nancy Leigh "Naleigh" Kelly (adopted 2009) daughter of American actress Katherine Heigl
- Hershel McGriff American NASCAR driver
- Hershel Schachter American rabbi and Talmudic scholar
