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:

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J. Allen Hynek Josef Allen Hynek (May 1, 1910 – April 27, 1986) was an American astronomer, professor, and ufologist. He is perhaps best remembered for his UFO research. Hynek acted as scientific advisor to UFO studies undertaken by the U.S. Air Force under ...

(1910–1986), American astronomer, professor, and ufologist *

Joel Hynek Joel Hynek is a visual effects artist who has worked on over 30 films since 1980. Recognition Oscar-nominations in the category of Best Visual Effects *60th Academy Awards-''Predator''. Nomination shared with Richard Greenberg, Robert M. Gre ...

, visual effects artist who has worked on over 30 films since 1980

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Hynek Berka z Dubé 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 effect ...

, Bohemian knight and founder of the Berka z Dubé aristocracy line *

Hynek Bílek Hynek Bílek (born 25 December 1981 in Olomouc) is a Czech former ice dancer. With partner Lucie Kadlčáková representing the Czech Republic, he placed as high as 10th at the World Junior Championships and won three ISU Junior Grand Prix meda ...

(born 1981), Czech ice dancer *

Hynek Čermák Hynek Čermák (born 19 February 1973) is a Czech actor. Selected filmography Film * '' Little Knights Tale'' (2009) * ''Kajínek'' (2010) * ''Men in Hope'' (2011) * ''Innocence'' (2011) * ''Gangster Ka'' (2015) * ''Po strništi bos'' (2017) * ...

(born 1973), Czech actor *

Hynek Fajmon Hynek Fajmon (born 17 May 1968 in Nymburk) is a Czech politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament with the Civic Democratic Party between 2004 and 2014, part of the European Democrats, and s oatn the European Parliament's Committ ...

(born 1968), Czech politician and Member of the European Parliament *

Hynek Hromada Hynek Hromada (16 April 1935 – 23 March 2012) was a Czech sports shooter. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonl ...

(1935–2012), Czech sports shooter *

Hynek Kmoníček Hynek Kmoníček (born 22 October 1962) is a Czech diplomat and the current Czech Republic Ambassador to the United States. Previously, Kmoníček served as foreign policy advisor of the President Miloš Zeman, and held ambassadorial posts unde ...

(born 1962), Czech diplomat and politician *

Hynek Krušina of Lichtenburg Hynek Krušina of Lichtenburg (also: ''Henry Kruschina of Lichtenburg'', in cz, Hynek Krušina IV. z Lichtenburka; 1392 – 4 March 1454, Kłodzko ( cs, Kladsko, german: Glatz)) was a Hussite commander and governor and lien holders of the Cou ...

(1392–1454) Hussite commander and governor *

Hynek Zohorna Hynek Zohorna (born 1 August 1990) is a Czech professional ice hockey player. He currently plays with IK Oskarshamn in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Zohorna made his Czech Extraliga debut playing with HC Kometa Brno debut during the 2011–12 ...

(born 1990), Czech ice hockey player

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