Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .
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HEROLD
MasculineRare German name derived from "haro" meaning "army" and "wulf" meaning "wolf".
HERON
FeminineEnglish name meaning 'sea eagle', derived from the Old English word for the wading bird.
HERON
MasculineGreek-origin unisex name meaning 'hero', associated with the god Hermes and famed heroes like Hercules. It's been popular throughout history, appearing in art, literature, and mythologies such as Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing". Today, it's gaining popularity in English-speaking countries for its unique sound and rich historical significance.
HERREL
MasculineRare male name of Germanic origin meaning 'army' or 'warrior'.
HERRELL
MasculineRare English given name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'army' and 'power'.
HERRICK
MasculineEnglish given name derived from the Old German 'Hrodgaric', meaning 'famous spear'.
HERRON
MasculineUncommon English name derived from the Old English word "heron," signifying grace, patience, and keen observation, first appearing in medieval England.
HERRY
MasculineFrench-origin name derived from "heron," signifying grace and nobility, with historic ties to French royalty like King Henri II.
HERSCH
MasculineUnique Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "cave." It holds significant historical and cultural importance in Judaism, having biblical origins through Esau's son named Hersch.
HERSCHAL
MasculineUnique Hebrew name meaning "song" or "psalm," derived from "tehillah" ("praise"), reflecting its musical connotations in Jewish tradition.
HERSCHEL
MasculineGerman origin, meaning 'deer stalk', derived from the German word 'Hirsch' for deer.
HERSCHELL
MasculineDistinctive Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "candle." It gained popularity in late 19th-century Jewish communities and has been associated with notable figures like Herschel Grynszpan, despite its current rarity.
HERSEL
MasculineHershel is a unique Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "deer." It signifies intelligence, grace, and swiftness, and has been popular among Ashkenazi Jews since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers like Herschel Grynszpan and Herschel W. Isaacson. Despite its Jewish origins, Hershel gained wider popularity in the early 20th century thanks to baseball player Herschell Goodwin. Today, it remains an uncommon but distinctive choice, admired for its tradition and uniqueness.
HERSEY
MasculineRare American boy's name of German origin, derived from "Hersche" meaning "deer". It's famously linked to Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Company.
HERSH
MasculineHebrew male name meaning "copper" or "bronze", associated with Aaron's miraculous staff in Jewish tradition. It symbolizes strength, durability, and divine blessing.
HERSHAL
MasculineRare Hebrew name derived from "heresh," meaning "cave," associated with the biblical story of Hannah and Elkanah, and symbolizing shelter and strength.
HERSHALL
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is my strength', derived from Hezekiah, borne by King Hezekiah of Judah around 700 BCE.
HERSHEL
FeminineRare Hebrew name meaning 'deer', historically associated with wisdom and grace.
HERSHEL
MasculineThe name Hershel has Hebrew roots, deriving from the word "heresh," meaning 'deer,' symbolizing wisdom and grace. It carries historical significance as one of King David's father Jesse's names in the Talmud.
HERSHELL
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "dweller in the cave," derived from the word "heresh.
HERSHEY
MasculineEnglish occupational surname that originated from Middle English words meaning "heather" or "gorse," popularized by Milton S. Hershey's chocolate company town in Pennsylvania.
HERSHY
MasculineHebrew-origin name meaning 'pure' or 'clear', derived from the word 'heresh'. It's a nickname for Hershel, also meaning 'clear'.
HERSIE
MasculineUnique African given name, derived from the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, meaning 'she brings joy'.
HERSON
MasculineRare yet meaningful Spanish given name derived from "hierros," meaning "iron," suggesting strength and durability.
HERTA
FeminineGerman-origin feminine name meaning 'strong' or 'brave', popular in medieval Germany and appearing in works by Goethe.
HERTHA
FeminineGerman-derived female name with a powerful meaning: "army of the people.
HERTIS
MasculineRare German given name meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It's typically used as a middle name in Germany but can serve as a distinctive first name globally, despite its scarcity.
HERU
MasculineEgyptian-origin given name derived from "Hr", meaning "Horus," the falcon-headed god of sky, light, and healing in ancient Egyptian mythology.
HERVE
MasculineHervé is a Breton masculine given name derived from the Old Breton word "Heru", meaning "strength" or "brave".
HERVEY
MasculineMasculine given name of Norman origin, derived from Old German "Heribert", meaning "Bright Army" or "Famous in War". It was introduced to England by the Normans during the 11th century and became popular among the nobility, notably borne by Hervey de Glanville, the Justiciar of England under King Henry II. Today, Hervey is a distinctive historic name associated with strength and nobility.
HERVIE
MasculineRare French name derived from Old German Herwig, meaning "strong in battle.
HERVIN
MasculineFrench name derived from Old German Herwig, meaning 'strong in war' or 'having a strong army', popular among medieval French nobility. Despite its historical significance, Hervin remains relatively uncommon today, with fewer than 100 occurrences in the United States alone.
HERVY
MasculineUnique French name derived from Heribert, meaning "famous warrior".
HERY
MasculineUnisex name of French origin, meaning "ruling". It's pronounced /ˈheri/, with emphasis on the first syllable. Commonly used for boys in France and for both genders in Malagasy culture, Hery has gained global popularity due to its distinctive sound and spelling.
HESED
FeminineHebrew given name meaning kindness or loving-kindness, derived from the word 'chesed', and signifies loyalty and mercy.
HESED
MasculineHebrew name derived from 'chesed', meaning 'kindness or loving-kindness'. It signifies profound loyalty and is one of God's thirteen attributes of mercy in Jewish tradition.
HESHAM
MasculineArabic male given name which means 'generous' or 'kind-hearted'.
HESHER
MasculineUncommon Hebrew male name meaning 'pleasing' or 'delightful'.
HESHIMU
MasculineUniquely beautiful African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'respect' or 'honor', reflecting the high regard for these virtues in East African societies.
HESHY
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "fifth," traditionally given to the fifth child in Jewish families, and mentioned in ancient Talmudic texts.