Hoi
Germanic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Hoi
The name 'Hoi' is a Dutch diminutive of 'Hendrik' or 'Hendrika', meaning "ruler of the home" or "home ruler," derived from the Germanic elements *haimaz* (home) and *rīkijaz* (ruler).
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Etymology
The name 'Hoi' is a Dutch diminutive of 'Hendrik' or 'Hendrika', meaning "ruler of the home" or "home ruler," derived from the Germanic elements *haimaz* (home) and *rīkijaz* (ruler). It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking cultures (Netherlands, Flanders) with no specific religious association, and historically appears as a short form in medieval and modern Dutch naming traditions.
Hoi currently ranks #4,193 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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