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
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