Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage English, French Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɑɹ.di/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Old French and Middle English hardi meaning "bold, daring, hardy", from the Germanic root *harduz. Related NamesDetails RoothardOther Languages & CulturesHardie(Scottish) Given Name DescendantHardy(English) Categories boxers, brave, Chocolatier characters, courage, English adjectives, isograms, strength, vibraphonists, word names