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 (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. Gr ...

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

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* Hynek Berka z Dubé, Bohemian knight and founder of the Berka z Dubé aristocracy line * Hynek Bílek (born 1981), Czech ice dancer *

Hynek Bočan Hynek Bočan (born 29 April 1938) is a Czechs, Czech film director and screenwriter. His major works include the TV series ''The Land Gone Wild'' and the fairy tale film ''Give the Devil His Due''. He has received several awards for his lifetime c ...

(born 1938), Czech film director and screenwriter * 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 *

Karel Hynek Mácha Karel Hynek Mácha () (16 November 1810 – 5 November 1836) was a Czechs, Czech Romanticism, romantic poet. His poem ''Máj'' is among the most important poems in the history of Czech literature. Biography Mácha was born on 16 November 1810 ...

(1810–1836), Czech poet

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