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Origin: Yiddish

Meaning: Deer

Grant your darling dear a name that will stand the test of time. With Yiddish origins, Hertzel is a unique name typically given to boys and means “deer.” It’s an alternate form of the name Hershel and is also a family name that comes from the Bavaria region in Germany. It derives from the German word herz meaning “heart”—a fitting sentiment for the one who fills so much of yours. Gift baby the beat of your heart with this wholesome name.