title: Hynek
text: # Hynek
  
  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
  