Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .
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HILIA
FeminineHebrew female given name derived from "hillel," meaning "praise" or "song." It was inspired by Hillel the Elder, a prominent sage in Jewish history.
HILIANA
FeminineLatin-origin name derived from "hilarius," meaning "cheerful" or "happy." It's associated with the joyful Latin goddess Hilaria, and has been used throughout history, gaining popularity recently in cultures with strong Latin influences.
HILIARY
FeminineHilary is a Latin-origin name meaning "cheerful," originally used for males but now predominantly associated with females.
HILINAI
FeminineUnique feminine given name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "heavenly nourishment" or "food from the sky.
HILJA
FeminineThe female Finnish given name Hilja means 'peaceful' and signifies tranquility.
HILKIAH
MasculineHebrew name derived from "Hezekiel," meaning "God will strengthen." It appears in the Bible as a high priest during King Manasseh's reign, symbolizing faithfulness and righteousness. Today, while rare, it carries historical and religious significance for some Jewish families.
HILL
MasculineEnglish origin, directly means 'hill' and was initially used as a nickname for people living near hills or resembling one.
HILLA
FeminineHebrew name meaning 'joy' or 'celebration', often associated with happiness and positivity.
HILLARD
MasculineRare Germanic name derived from 'hild', meaning battle, and '-ard', signifying strength or bravery.
HILLAREE
FeminineRare American female given name coined by Diablo Cody for her film 'Young Adult', with possible roots in Hillary and Miley but no definitive meaning.
HILLAREY
FeminineRare English given name derived from the Old English "Hilla," meaning "hill." It signifies a connection to nature and earth, specifically hillsides.
HILLARI
FeminineUncommon female name of American origin, believed to be a blend of Hillary and Marilyn, carrying potential connotations of strength and glamour, though its meaning remains varied and undefined.
HILLARIE
FeminineHillary is an English name originally derived from the Old German Hilarius, meaning "cheerful" or "happy." It has been used for both boys and girls throughout history but is now more strongly associated with female namesakes like Hillary Clinton.
HILLARY
FeminineEnglish feminine given name derived from Old English "hild", meaning "battle".
HILLARY
MasculineFemale English name derived from Old English 'hildr', meaning 'battle', popularized by Hillary Clinton.
HILLEL
MasculineHebrew male given name meaning "to praise," derived from the word "hillal" and associated with Hillel the Elder, a renowned Jewish sage.
HILLERY
FeminineUnique variant spelling of Hillary, derived from the Latin word "hilaris," meaning "cheerful" or "joyful.
HILLERY
MasculineRare American given name coined by Edgar Allan Poe in his 1842 short story "The Masque of the Red Death.
HILLIARD
MasculineUncommon English male given name derived from Old English Hildred, meaning "strong in battle".
HILLIARY
FeminineHillary is an American female given name derived from the English male name meaning "cheerful" or "happy". It gained popularity in the US during the 20th century due to its association with Hillary Clinton, who served as First Lady from 1993 to 2001.
HILLIARY
MasculineRare American female given name derived from the Latin Hilarius, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy', popularized by Saint Hilary in the 4th century.
HILLIE
MasculineRare American female name derived from the English word 'hill', symbolizing residence near hills.
HILLIP
MasculineUnique, uncommon name of unknown origin and meaning, not found in any language or culture, with no etymological records or historical significance.
HILLIS
FeminineUncommon American given name with unclear origin and meaning, possibly a variant of Willis.
HILLIS
MasculineAmerican name coined by author Flannery O'Connor, with a meaning loosely associated with nature, specifically hillsides or hilly landscapes.
HILLMAN
MasculineUncommon English name derived from the occupational surname 'Hillman', given to individuals who resided or worked in hill areas, conveying strength and independence.
HILLORY
MasculineUncommon English given name derived from the surname Hillary, which means "son of Hilary". Hilary itself is a Latin masculine name meaning "cheerful" or "happy".
HILLORY
FeminineElegant English name with Latin roots, derived from Hilary, which means 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
HILMA
FeminineGermanic feminine given name that means "protection" or "helmet".
HILMAN
MasculineGerman-origin name derived from 'hil', meaning 'help'. It originally denoted a helper or servant, first appearing in England in the late 13th century, with various spellings including Helm, Helmann, Hellman.
HILMAR
MasculineHilmar is of German origin, meaning 'protection and fame', associated with strength and valor throughout history.
HILMER
MasculineThe male given name Hilmer is of German descent, originating from the Old High German word 'helm' meaning helmet or protector.
HILMON
MasculineRare Hebrew name derived from 'hilam,' meaning 'dream.' It signifies 'dreamer' or 'one who dreams.'
HILO
MasculineUnique Hawaiian name derived from the word 'hilo', meaning 'to leap or spurt forth'.
HILREY
MasculineThe name Hilrey has an unknown origin and no widely accepted meaning or history.
HILRY
MasculineLatin-derived name meaning "cheerful" or "happy," popularized by early Christians like St. Hilary of Poitiers.
HILTON
FeminineEnglish name derived from 'hyll' (hill) and 'tun' (settlement), signifying 'settlement on a hill'. Originally a medieval English surname, Hilton has evolved into a popular global given name with a simple yet timeless meaning.
HILTON
MasculineEnglish name of Norman origin, derived from "hil" meaning hill and "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement, translating to "settlement on a hill.
HILYARD
MasculineRare English name with roots in Old English elements 'hild' meaning battle and 'geard' meaning garden.
HIMA
FeminineIndian-origin feminine given name derived from Sanskrit 'hima', meaning 'snow' or 'cold'.