Hallen

Hallen is a riveting, razor-sharp, gender-neutral name of Swedish and English origin. Taken from the Old Swedish häll and the Old English hall, Hallen is a last name that refers to a "stony place" or "the place at the rocks" in Swedish or "the hall" in English. Hallen is also a Norwegian last name that describes a "slope" or "incline" from Old Norse roots, adding even more layers to this moniker. And although Hallen has a rocky feel and a Scandinavian flavor to it, it’s a pretty common family name in the US, too. Former American footballer Bob Hallen, who played for the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII, is one of its famous bearers.