Halifax

Place-name

Halifax Origin and Meaning

The name Halifax is a boy's name.

If you want to honor your grandfather Hal but can't work up much enthusiasm for his full name Harold, consider the more stylish (if a bit pretentious) capital of Nova Scotia.

The name Halifax in Pop Culture

• Halifax Yorkshire, England, The Earldom of Halifax took its name from the town and Halifax, Nova Scotia is named after the 2nd Earl.
• Halifax a chain of banks in England and a division of the Royal Bank of Scotland