Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .

HEAVENLY

Feminine

American-origin given name derived from 'heavenly', meaning relating to heaven, the afterlife place of happiness and peace. It gained popularity among African American communities during the 20th century, often associated with cultural heritage and aspirations. Despite its rare occurrence in popular culture, Heavenly carries positive associations with happiness, peace, and spiritual enlightenment.

HEAVENLYJOY

Feminine

Originating in the United States, the name Heavenlyjoy combines spiritual perfection ('heavenly') with joy or happiness ('joy'), conveying a sense of pure bliss.

HEAVENLYN

Feminine

Recently created given name inspired by heavenly themes, though its meaning remains open to individual interpretation.

HEAVENN

Feminine

Heaven is a unique English female given name meaning "heaven," deriving from Old English 'heofon'. It signifies hope for a life filled with happiness, peace, and divine grace.

HEAVENOR

Feminine

English name derived from Middle English 'heven' (heaven) and 'ore' (gold), translating to 'gold from heaven'.

HEAVIN

Feminine

Originating from County Mayo, Ireland, the rare given name Heavin is of Irish derivation, meaning 'descendant of Eoghan,' itself translating to 'youthful' or 'born from the yew tree.'

HEAVON

Feminine

Heaven is a unique and meaningful English female given name, originating in the United States during the mid-20th century. It means "heaven" or "paradise," symbolizing happiness, peace, and spirituality.

HEAVYN

Feminine

Distinctive American name, likely derived from 'Heaven' or 'heavenly', and has gained popularity since 2016 with over 900 babies named Heavyn in 2019. Its meaning varies based on individual interpretation.

HEAVYNN

Feminine

Modern American name inspired by 'heaven', lacking concrete meaning but gaining popularity in English-speaking countries as both boys' and girls' names.

HEBA

Feminine

Egyptian female name derived from 'ḥb', meaning 'to praise', and was often used in ancient times to honor the goddess Hathor.

HEBAH

Feminine

Arabic girl's name derived from 'habaha', meaning 'laughter' or 'cheerfulness'. It signifies joy and happiness.

HEBE

Feminine

Feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from 'hebomai', meaning 'to come of age'. In Greek mythology, Hebe was the goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera.

HEBER

Masculine

Hebrew name meaning 'associate' or 'companion', with historical figures such as Heber the Kenite, an ancestor of Moses known for his kindness towards Israelites.

HEBERT

Masculine

Herbert is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German words "Hartmann" meaning 'strong' and "frid" meaning 'peace'. Introduced to England by the Normans after 1066, it gained popularity among the nobility during the Middle Ages due to its association with the House of Normandy. Notable figures bearing this name include Saint Herbert of Derwent and poet George Herbert. Despite some decline in usage over time, Herbert remains a classic boys' name today.

HEBERTH

Masculine

Spanish-origin name derived from the Basque name "Eder", meaning "good" or "noble".

HEBERTO

Masculine

Herberto is an uncommon Spanish name derived from the Germanic Herbert, meaning 'bright army' or 'famous warrior.'

HEBRON

Masculine

Unique, Hebrew-derived given name meaning "to associate" or "join together".

HEBRON

Feminine

Hebrew name meaning "association" or "fellowship," signifying unity and community, rooted in biblical history as the site of Abraham's first camp in Canaan, and carried by notable figures like Hebron Williams.

HEC

Masculine

Rare Greek-derived given name, meaning "sixth", originally used to denote one's place in a family or group. Popularized by historian Hecataeus of Miletus, it is also associated with the goddess Hecate.

HECATE

Feminine

Uncommon yet intriguing name of Greek origin, meaning "far away" or "at the far end". In mythology, she was the goddess of crossroads and magic.

HECTOR

Feminine

Male name of Greek origin, derived from 'Ἕκτωρ' meaning "holder" or "possessor", famously associated with the Trojan prince Hector in Homer's Iliad.

HECTOR

Masculine

Latin-origin name derived from 'Hetereus', meaning 'spear' or 'army', popularized by Homer's 'Iliad' where it was borne by the brave Trojan prince.

HEDAYA

Feminine

Arabic unisex given name meaning 'guidance' or 'direction', popularized by Persian poet Hedayatollah Hamadani.

HEDDA

Feminine

Norwegian female given name that means "wide island" or "large island", derived from Old Norse words meaning sea/water ("hjörr") and island ("ey").

HEDDIE

Feminine

Welsh unisex name derived from "hedd", meaning peace, with a historical association to Welsh nobility and a timeless charm worldwide.

HEDDY

Feminine

Unique, charming Scandinavian name derived from Hedda, meaning 'wide' or 'spacious', inspired by the Old Norse word 'hedr'. It gained popularity during the Victorian era and has since been embraced worldwide, particularly in France.

HEDER

Masculine

The name Heder has Scandinavian roots and means 'war'.

HEDGAR

Masculine

Unique Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements 'haddr' meaning 'helmet' and 'geir' meaning 'spear', signifying a helmet-wearing spear-wielder.

HEDI

Feminine

Arabic origin and means "guide" or "leader", reflecting its derivation from the Arabic word "hadī".

HEDIE

Feminine

Rare yet historic female name of Greek origin, translating to "from the temple of Hedus" in ancient Greece. Its meaning and historical significance are tied to notable figures such as Saint Hedwig of Andechs.

HEDIEH

Feminine

Rare and captivating female given name of Persian origin, derived from the word "hediyyah" meaning "gift".

HEDIT

Feminine

Slavic name derived from German Hedwig, pronounced 'HEH-deet'.

HEDLEY

Masculine

English unisex name derived from the Old English 'Hedde', meaning 'warrior in battle'. Originally for boys, it has evolved into a gender-neutral name with variants like Hedli and Hedda.

HEDRICK

Masculine

Germanic name derived from Old German words "hêd" meaning 'war' or 'battle', and "ric" meaning 'power' or 'mighty'. It translates to 'powerful in battle' or 'mighty in war'.

HEDVIG

Feminine

Rare Germanic female given name derived from 'hadu' meaning "battle" or "strife," and 'wig' meaning "war," interpreted as "struggle in war" or "battle leader." It was popularized by Saint Hedwig of Andechs, a 13th-century duchess known for her piety and charity. Today, it's relatively uncommon but shares roots with names like Hedda or Hilda.

HEDWIG

Feminine

German-origin female name derived from "hadu" meaning 'battle' or 'struggle', and 'wig' meaning 'war'. It signifies 'renowned in battle' or 'famous in war'.

HEDWIGE

Feminine

Unique Germanic female name derived from 'hadu' meaning battle and 'wig' meaning war, interpreted as "Battle-strength" or "War-fame".

HEDY

Feminine

Rare, Hebrew-derived feminine given name meaning "majesty" or "noble".

HEE

Feminine

Meet Hee, a Korean name rooted in history, combining 'sea' and 'joy', symbolizing serenity and happiness.

HEEBA

Feminine

Heeba, of Arabic origin, means 'gift' and signifies generosity.