Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .
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HEAVENLY
FeminineAmerican-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
FeminineOriginating in the United States, the name Heavenlyjoy combines spiritual perfection ('heavenly') with joy or happiness ('joy'), conveying a sense of pure bliss.
HEAVENLYN
FeminineRecently created given name inspired by heavenly themes, though its meaning remains open to individual interpretation.
HEAVENN
FeminineHeaven 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
FeminineEnglish name derived from Middle English 'heven' (heaven) and 'ore' (gold), translating to 'gold from heaven'.
HEAVIN
FeminineOriginating 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
FeminineHeaven 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
FeminineDistinctive 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
FeminineModern American name inspired by 'heaven', lacking concrete meaning but gaining popularity in English-speaking countries as both boys' and girls' names.
HEBA
FeminineEgyptian female name derived from 'ḥb', meaning 'to praise', and was often used in ancient times to honor the goddess Hathor.
HEBAH
FeminineArabic girl's name derived from 'habaha', meaning 'laughter' or 'cheerfulness'. It signifies joy and happiness.
HEBE
FeminineFeminine 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
MasculineHebrew name meaning 'associate' or 'companion', with historical figures such as Heber the Kenite, an ancestor of Moses known for his kindness towards Israelites.
HEBERT
MasculineHerbert 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
MasculineSpanish-origin name derived from the Basque name "Eder", meaning "good" or "noble".
HEBERTO
MasculineHerberto is an uncommon Spanish name derived from the Germanic Herbert, meaning 'bright army' or 'famous warrior.'
HEBRON
MasculineUnique, Hebrew-derived given name meaning "to associate" or "join together".
HEBRON
FeminineHebrew 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
MasculineRare 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
FeminineUncommon 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
FeminineMale name of Greek origin, derived from 'Ἕκτωρ' meaning "holder" or "possessor", famously associated with the Trojan prince Hector in Homer's Iliad.
HECTOR
MasculineLatin-origin name derived from 'Hetereus', meaning 'spear' or 'army', popularized by Homer's 'Iliad' where it was borne by the brave Trojan prince.
HEDAYA
FeminineArabic unisex given name meaning 'guidance' or 'direction', popularized by Persian poet Hedayatollah Hamadani.
HEDDA
FeminineNorwegian female given name that means "wide island" or "large island", derived from Old Norse words meaning sea/water ("hjörr") and island ("ey").
HEDDIE
FeminineWelsh unisex name derived from "hedd", meaning peace, with a historical association to Welsh nobility and a timeless charm worldwide.
HEDDY
FeminineUnique, 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
MasculineThe name Heder has Scandinavian roots and means 'war'.
HEDGAR
MasculineUnique Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements 'haddr' meaning 'helmet' and 'geir' meaning 'spear', signifying a helmet-wearing spear-wielder.
HEDI
FeminineArabic origin and means "guide" or "leader", reflecting its derivation from the Arabic word "hadī".
HEDIE
FeminineRare 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
FeminineRare and captivating female given name of Persian origin, derived from the word "hediyyah" meaning "gift".
HEDIT
FeminineSlavic name derived from German Hedwig, pronounced 'HEH-deet'.
HEDLEY
MasculineEnglish 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
MasculineGermanic 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
FeminineRare 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
FeminineGerman-origin female name derived from "hadu" meaning 'battle' or 'struggle', and 'wig' meaning 'war'. It signifies 'renowned in battle' or 'famous in war'.
HEDWIGE
FeminineUnique Germanic female name derived from 'hadu' meaning battle and 'wig' meaning war, interpreted as "Battle-strength" or "War-fame".
HEDY
FeminineRare, Hebrew-derived feminine given name meaning "majesty" or "noble".
HEE
FeminineMeet Hee, a Korean name rooted in history, combining 'sea' and 'joy', symbolizing serenity and happiness.
HEEBA
FeminineHeeba, of Arabic origin, means 'gift' and signifies generosity.