3656 Honorable Baby Names That Start With H

From classic and contemporary to endearing and empowering names.

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H, the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet and modern English alphabet originates from the term heth, borrowed from early Phoenician scripts. Its form is believed to have been derived from an early symbol for fence. Names that start with H are part of many cultures, and the letter has different pronunciations. In American English, H is pronounced aitch, while in British, it is pronounced aitch or haitch, with the latter representing a voiceless glottal fricative sound, similar to one made while pronouncing the word house. Additionally, in some names, the letter H can be silent, and it is usually pronounced weakly when it appears between two vowels.

H represents many unique concepts. For example, in chemistry, it stands for hydrogen, one of the molecules that forms water. In geometry and trigonometry, the lowercase ‘h’ is used to denote the height of a shape or object. Many names—feminine, masculine, and gender-neutral—begin with this versatile letter. They include bold ones such as Haider (lion) and Hebert (glorious soldier), shorter options such as Hena, meaning ‘joy,’ Haku, meaning ‘soul,’ and names, such as Henry, which have ranked among the top US names for the past few years (1).

Thus, these origins and connections make it one of the best letters to start your child's name with. For an easier selection of names starting with H, we have compiled a list of diverse baby names and included brief notes on their meanings. Keep scrolling to learn more about them.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Henry	Boy	Home ruler
Hazel	Girl	The hazel tree
Hannah	Girl	Grace; Favor; Lucky life
Hailey	Girl	Meadow of hay
Hunter	Boy	Pursuer; Hunter
Harrison	Boy	House ruler; Son of Harry
Harmony	Girl	Unity; Concord
Hope	Girl	Expectation; Belief
Holden	Boy	Hollow valley
Hendrix	Boy	Home ruler

Hallie	Girl	Dweller at the meadow
Hector	Boy	To check; To have; To hold; To restrain
Heidi	Girl	Noble birth; Nobility
Harvey	Boy	Strong in battle
Hank	Boy	Home ruler
Hugo	Boy	Mind; Spirit
Helen	Girl	Warm; Moon; To shine; Light; Sun
Hattie	Girl	Home or land ruler
Helena	Girl	Torch; Shining light
Hanna	Girl	Favor; Grace; God is gracious

Haley	Girl	Hay clearing; Clearing in the woods
Hezekiah	Boy	God strengthens
Huxley	Boy	Inhospitable place
Houston	Boy	Town on a hill; A city in Texas
Harlan	Boy	Hare's land
Holland	Girl	Land on the ridge; Toponomical surname indicative of ancestral origin in the Dutch region of Holland
Hamza	Boy	Strong; Steadfast
Hadassah	Girl	Myrtle tree
Hayley	Girl	Meadow; Woodland; Clearing
Harry	Boy	Ruler of the household

Halle	Girl	Rock
Halo	Girl	Luminous ring
Hugh	Boy	Mind; Thought; Bright soul; Spirit
Harlee	Girl	An alternate to Harley
Hassan	Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautifier
Hana	Girl	Grace
Harmoni	Girl	Variant spelling of Harmony; Concord
Henrik	Boy	Lord of the house; Estate ruler
Hadleigh	Girl	From the heather meadow; Field of heather; A variation of Hadley
Harley	Boy	Hare's meadow

Howard	Boy	High defender; Cheif guardian
Haylee	Girl	Clearing; Hero; Wise one
Harlem	Boy	A variant of name Harlim; A vibrant neighborhood in the New York city
Heath	Boy	Someone who lived on or near a moor or heath
Harold	Boy	Army king; Commander
Harris	Boy	Son of Harry
Harriet	Girl	Home ruler
Hollis	Boy	One who lives by the holly tree
Heavenly	Girl	A variant form of Heaven; A variant spelling is Havanna
Hakeem	Boy	Wise; Intelligent; Wisdom

Huxton	Unisex	House town
Henri	Boy	Home ruler
Hans	Boy	God is gracious
Honesty	Girl	Truthfullness; Someone who is truthful and Honest
Haven	Boy	Harbor; Safe place
Hansel	Boy	Little Hans; God is gracious
Hasan	Boy	Handsome
Honor	Boy	Esteem; Integrity; Dignity
Huck	Boy	Resembling the fruit; A variant of Huckleberry
Humberto	Boy	A famous fighter

Hagen	Boy	A chosen son or descendent; High; A derivative from Hakon
Hensley	Unisex	Meadow of the deer
Haiden	Boy	Heathen; A derivative of name Hayden
Hampton	Boy	Homestead farm
Hafsa	Girl	Gathering
Hardin	Boy	A variation of harding; A pet; Brave; Strong
Hussein	Boy	A beautiful and good person
Haddie	Girl	Myrtle tree; Variant of Harriet
Haizley	Unisex	Unique; Contemporary
Hadi	Boy	One that guides towards the right or righteous

Hiram	Boy	High born
Hawa	Girl	Air; Desire; Inclination
Hoyt	Boy	Descended of mind or spirit; A variant of Hoit
Hendrick	Boy	Rules his household
Hussain	Boy	Beautiful; Handsome
Heidy	Girl	Nobility
Halima	Girl	Patient; Tolerant; Gentle; Mild mannered; Generous
Hernan	Boy	Spiritual Pilgrim
Holt	Boy	A den or an area of woodland
Huntley	Boy	He is from the hunter's meadow

Hamilton	Boy	Mutilated; Crooked and dun; Hill
Henley	Boy	High meadow
Haroon	Boy	Warrior lion; A variant spelling of Harun; A form of Aaron
Haziel	Boy	God sees
Harlie	Girl	Hare meadow
Hailie	Girl	Valley in the mountains ; From Glen; A variant of Hailey; A variant form of Haila
Hendrixx	Boy	Variation of Henry; Estate ruler
Harmonie	Girl	Harmony; with agreement
Heston	Boy	One who came from Heston; Farmstead; Settlement
Halen	Boy	Hall

Hayes	Girl	Fence; Enclosure
Henrietta	Girl	Ruler of an estate; Ruler of the home
Haya	Girl	Hurry; Come quickly
Haris	Boy	Grace; Guardian
Hyrum	Boy	My brother is exalted; A spelling variant of Hiram; A variant of Achiram
Halston	Boy	Settlement by the water; Estate on the hill; A variant of name Halton
Hayven	Unisex	A safe place
Harlen	Boy	Meadow of the hares
Haylen	Unisex	Hall of light
Hadassa	Girl	Myrtle tree in Hebrew

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Deciding on a name for your child can seem daunting, as it connects them to the meanings and origins behind the name. To simplify and streamline the baby-naming process, you may consider choosing from this list of names starting with the letter H for your child, as they are part of many cultures. Such names also vary in length and carry diverse symbolic meanings, allowing you to choose one that aligns with the meanings you are looking for. Explore our curated list and pick the best one for your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some names that start with H in the Bible?

There are quite a few names starting with H found in the Bible. A few examples are Hannah, the mother of Samuel. Hannah is a Hebrew name that means ‘favor’ or ‘grace.’ Herod, commonly known as Herod the Great, is another character. Herod is a Greek name that means ‘song of the hero,’ and Haggai is a minor prophet who wrote a book in the Old Testament. The name has Hebrew roots, and it means ‘festive.’

2. What are some Hindu goddess names that start with H?

Hinal is a Hindu goddess name that starts with the letter H. She is the goddess of beauty and wealth. Himavathi is another epithet for two Hindu goddesses, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Parvati. Himani is also another epithet for Goddess Parvati, meaning ‘made of gold’ or ‘as precious as gold.’ Another byname for Goddess Parvati is Himaja, daughter of Himachal Parvati.

3. What is the name of Lord Shiva that starts with the letter H?

In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is an Indian god with up to 108 names. One of the epithets that start with the letter H is Hara. It is a Sanskrit word and is considered to be an early name given to Lord Shiva from the Harappan culture.

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Popularity of the name Henry
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