Names that start with H
816 different H-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Henry led them with 12,040 newborns. Compare all 2,314 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.

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2,314 of 2,314 H-names match
H-names in 2025
Showing 801–1,000 of 2,314
- Hakon5
- Hudes5
- Hulali5
- Halimatu5
- Hamy5
- Haneul5
- Hansi5
- Havalli5
- Haziran5
- Heitan5
- Hevani5
- Hezam5
- Hogarth5
- Hollywood5
- Howdy5
- Hrudya5
- HettieDiminutive of Henrietta, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the householdEnglish—
- HortenseOf uncertain origin, possibly from Latin 'hortus' meaning 'garden', or a feminine form of Hortensius, a Roman family nameFrench—
- HymanLife, or one who lives, from the Hebrew word chayyimHebrew—
- HobertA diminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English—
- HuldaSweet, lovable, or gracefulScandinavian—
- HobartOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HerminiaOf uncertain originLatin—
- HaskellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Hedwigof uncertain origin, possibly derived from Germanic elements meaning 'battle' and 'war'German—
- HilmaOf uncertain originGerman—
- HaleeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HildredBattle counsel, from Old English elements meaning 'war' and 'counsel'English—
- Hurleyof uncertain originEnglish—
- HarrellOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Harold or a surname transferred to given nameEnglish—
- HazleVariant of Hazel, from the hazel tree or the color hazelEnglish—
- HillardOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HildegardeOne who protects in battle, from the Germanic elements 'hild' (battle) and 'gard' (enclosure, protection)German—
- Helgaholy, blessed, or sacredScandinavian—
- HeneryA variant spelling of Henry, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Heimirich meaning 'home ruler'English—
- HeideOf uncertain originGerman—
- HilbertBright battleGerman—
- HeywardFrom a surname meaning 'hedge warden' or 'keeper of the enclosed field'English—
- HerbShort form of Herbert, meaning 'bright army' or 'illustrious warrior'English—
- Hilliardof uncertain originEnglish—
- HershellA variant of Herschel, meaning 'deer' in YiddishHebrew—
- HayliVariant spelling of Hayley, derived from an English surname meaning 'hay clearingEnglish—
- HelaineLight, or of the bright oneFrench—
- HortensiaOf uncertain originLatin—
- HerminaOf uncertain originGerman—
- HermineOf uncertain originFrench—
- HayleVariant spelling of Hayley, which may mean 'hay clearing' from Old EnglishEnglish—
- Herthaprobably derived from the Old English word for 'earth' or from the Germanic goddess NerthusGerman—
- Herminioof uncertain originLatin—
- HenrietteHome ruler or lord of the manorFrench—
- HenrettaA feminine form of Henry, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the householdEnglish—
- HosieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HiawathaHe makes riversNative American—
- HaskelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Haskell, itself an English surname of uncertain etymologyEnglish—
- HalbertBright warriorEnglish—
- HessieOf uncertain origin, likely a diminutive of Hester or Esther, meaning 'myrtle leaf' by associationEnglish—
- HooverOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Herveyof uncertain originEnglish—
- HulonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HarroldA variant of Harold, meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of an armyEnglish—
- HerbieDiminutive of Herbert, meaning 'bright army' or 'illustrious warrior'English—
- Humphreypeaceful warriorEnglish—
- HelynOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light' in GreekEnglish—
- HampOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Hebertbright armyFrench—
- Herschelldeer meadowEnglish—
- HadynOf uncertain originIrish—
- HiediOf uncertain originGerman—
- HungOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HoyleDerived from a surname, itself from a habitational name or a variant of Hole, referring to a hollow or depression in the landscapeEnglish—
- HilleryOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HeraldMessenger, one who proclaims newsEnglish—
- HarvyVariant spelling of Harvey, meaning 'battle worthy'English—
- HildrethOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HermaOf uncertain originGreek—
- HuldahMole, weasel, or a type of burrowing animalHebrew—
- HurshelOf uncertain originGerman—
- HelmerOne of debated meaningScandinavian—
- HailiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HoyOf uncertain originScottish—
- HayleaVariant of Hayley, derived from a place name meaning 'hay clearing' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- HideoHideo can mean 'excellent man' or 'hero', depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- Hoangof uncertain origin, likely a Vietnamese transcription of a Chinese surname meaning 'yellow' or 'imperial'Modern coinage—
- HayleiVariant of Hayley, derived from an English surname meaning 'hay clearing'English—
- HilarieCheerful, happyLatin—
- HarrelPossibly a variant of Harold, meaning 'army ruler' or 'army power'English—
- HubbardOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'bright mind' or 'bear-brave' from Old English elementsEnglish—
- Hernandobold voyager, daring journeySpanish—
- HolleeVariant of Holly, meaning 'dweller by the holly tree'English—
- HermannArmy manGerman—
- HettyDiminutive of Henrietta, meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household'English—
- HildurBattle woman or battle elfScandinavian—
- HaigOf uncertain originScottish—
- HiginioDerived from the Greek name Hyginos, meaning 'healthy, sound'Spanish—
- Harukoone of several possible meanings depending on the kanji used, commonly 'spring child' (春子) or 'sun child' (陽子)Japanese—
- HelonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HarshJoy, delight, or happiness in SanskritSanskrit—
- HeinzLord of the household or home ruler, from the German name HeinrichGerman—
- HerbyDiminutive of Herbert, meaning 'bright army' or 'glorious warrior'German—
- HongOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HershalOf uncertain originGerman—
- HardieBold, brave, or hardyScottish—
- HurbertBright heart or bright mindEnglish—
- HienOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HokeOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Hoke meaning 'hook' or a diminutive of names like HokansonEnglish—
- HollyannA combination of the names Holly and Ann, meaning 'hawthorn' and 'grace' respectivelyEnglish—
- Heroldarmy ruler, army powerGerman—
- Hortonof uncertain originEnglish—
- HolmesDweller on the holly island or holly meadowEnglish—
- Haideeof uncertain originLiterary—
- HarlOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names like Harley or Harlan, or derived from Old English 'hær' meaning 'stone'English—
- HaydynUncertainModern coinage—
- HelmaShort form of Wilhelmina or other Germanic names containing helm, meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'German—
- HaiOf uncertain originArabic—
- HansfordEnglish surname meaning 'Hans's ford', referring to a river crossing associated with a man named HansEnglish—
- HaedynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HuongFragrance, scent, or perfumeModern coinage—
- HarolynCombination of Harold and the popular suffix -lyn, with Harold meaning 'army ruler' from Old EnglishEnglish—
- HeithOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HintonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HomarOf debated originModern coinage—
- HueProbably a variant of Hugh, from Germanic meaning 'mind, spirit'English—
- HerveBurning warrior or battle-worthyFrench—
- HarveDerived from the English surname Harvey, possibly meaning 'battle worthy' or 'blazing iron'English—
- HandyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the English surname Handy or a nickname related to the word 'handy' meaning skillfulEnglish—
- HoaFlower or blossomModern coinage—
- HamdiOne who praises or is praiseworthy, derived from the Arabic root Ḥ-M-D (praise)Arabic—
- HaseebOne who is worthy of respect, dignified, or nobleArabic—
- Hasselof uncertain originModern coinage—
- HarpreetOne who cherishes loveSanskrit—
- Helmuthof uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old High German 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'German—
- HilmerA contracted form of names beginning with the Old German element 'hild' (battle) or 'hilm' (helmet, protection), with the meaning broadly 'famous warrior' or 'protector'German—
- HarriettaLittle ruler of the home, a diminutive of HarrietEnglish—
- HaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HammondHigh protection or high placeEnglish—
- HanhMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- HaakonHigh sonScandinavian—
- HarrieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HulenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HarukaDistantJapanese—
- HailleyOften considered a variant of Hayley, thought to derive from an Old English place name meaning 'hay clearing'English—
- Herchelof uncertain originEnglish—
- HelmutOf debated meaning, possibly 'brave protector' or 'famous helper'German—
- HenryettaOf uncertain meaning, but likely a feminine diminutive of Henry, meaning "home rulerEnglish—
- HermiloLittle armySpanish—
- HollyeA variant of Holly, referring to the holly plantEnglish—
- HobieEnglish nickname, possibly derived from a short form of Robert or other names beginning with Hob-Modern coinage—
- HobsonSon of HobEnglish—
- HumbertA compound name meaning 'bright warrior' or 'famous giant', derived from the Germanic elements 'hun' (bear cub or warrior) and 'beraht' (bright)German—
- Harlessof uncertain originEnglish—
- Hillisof uncertain originEnglish—
- HellonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HeshamGenerous, noble, or munificentArabic—
- HaselOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Hugheyof uncertain originEnglish—
- HalieghA modern variant spelling of Hailey, derived from an English surname meaning 'hay clearing'English—
- Haeleyof uncertain origin, possibly a modern American variant of Hayley, meaning 'hay meadow'Modern coinage—
- HaydanOf uncertain origin, likely a respelling of Hayden from a surname meaning 'hay valley'English—
- HeidieOf uncertain originGerman—
- HirokiAbundant joy, broad tree, or prosperity depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- HoseyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HennesseyOf uncertain originIrish—
- HangOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Haruospring male, boy of springJapanese—
- HaleiDerived from Hawaiian 'hale' meaning 'house' or 'home', often associated with a welcoming or familial qualityHawaiian—
- HarishLord of the monkeys, a name for the Hindu god HanumanSanskrit—
- HisakoLong-lived child, or peaceful childJapanese—
- HaillieOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Hayley or Hailey, derived from an English surname meaning 'hay clearing'Modern coinage—
- HelmiPearlArabic—
- HollaceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HetherOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HuberOf uncertain originGerman—
- HillmanOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HagopSupplanter or heel-grabber, from the biblical story of Jacob holding Esau's heelHebrew—
- HarwoodFrom the Old English elements haru 'gray' (or possibly here 'army') and wudu 'wood', giving 'gray wood' or 'army wood'English—
- HenrittaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Hanfordof uncertain originEnglish—
- HidekoOf uncertain originJapanese—
- Halleighof uncertain originModern coinage—
- HerseyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HuelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HillarieVariant of Hillary, meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful' (from Latin hilaris)English—
- HaileaVariant of Hayley, meaning 'hay clearing'English—
- HirokoOne possible meaning is 'generous child' or 'broad-minded child', depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- HaroutOf uncertain origin, possibly related to Armenian names meaning 'sun' or 'fire'Arabic—
- HailleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HassellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HarmOf uncertain originDutch—
- HaygenProbably a modern invented name, possibly combining the sounds of Hayden and HagenModern coinage—
- HermieShort form of Herman, meaning 'army man' or 'warrior'German—
- HarumiSpring beauty, or a combination of elements meaning 'spring' and 'beauty'Japanese—
- HilliaryOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- HeywoodFrom the dweller by the hedged enclosureEnglish—
- HarvelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Harvell or a combination of Harvey and the suffix -elEnglish—
- HolmanFrom the Old English elements holh 'hollow' and mann 'man', likely meaning 'dweller in the hollow'English—
- HaedenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- HallaOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- HaileiOf uncertain origin, likely a modern phonetic variant of Hayley, which originally derives from an Old English place name meaning 'hay clearing'Modern coinage—
- Hymenfrom the Greek god of marriage, HymenaiosGreek—
- HarshiniOne who brings joy or happinessSanskrit—