Hynek Explained

Hynek is both a Czech masculine given name and a surname. It is a pet form of the name Henry.

Notable people with the name include:

Surname

• J. Allen Hynek (1910–1986), American astronomer, professor, and ufologist
• Joel Hynek, visual effects artist who has worked on over 30 films since 1980

Given name

• Hynek Berka z Dubé, Bohemian knight and founder of the Berka z Dubé aristocracy line
• Hynek Bílek (born 1981), Czech ice dancer
• Hynek Čermák (born 1973), Czech actor
• Hynek Fajmon (born 1968), Czech politician and Member of the European Parliament
• Hynek Hromada (1935–2012), Czech sports shooter
• Hynek Kmoníček (born 1962), Czech diplomat and politician
• Hynek Krušina of Lichtenburg (1392–1454) Hussite commander and governor
• Hynek Zohorna (born 1990), Czech ice hockey player

See also

• 1842 Hynek, asteroid