Soon after getting pregnant, parents-to-be are ready to begin thinking about baby names. We all love names that are unique, beautiful and charming.
To help you find the perfect baby name, we have gathered a list of our favourite girl and baby boy names that begin with the letter H, including information about the name's origin and history. We have also included some lovely unisex names beginning with H, which might be a useful resource for parents who have decided to wait to find out the sex of the baby or would prefer a gender-neutral name for their child.
Herman (German origin) meaning 'soldier'
Howard(English origin) meaning 'noble watchman' or 'high watchman', the forename was popular in the UK for many decades, often abbreviated to Howie
Hodge (English origin) meaning 'son of Roger'
Hoven(Armenian origin) meaning 'God's gift' - traditionally a boys name, it makes a lovely baby name for both boys and girls
Hakeem (Arabic origin) meaning 'intelligent' and 'wise' - one of the 99 names attributed to Allah
Halian(Native American origin) meaning 'youthful one'
Helenka(Czech origin) meaning 'light'
Hardy (German origin) meaning 'daring', 'bold' and 'strong'
Harmony(English origin) a popular forename amongst parents who have strong ties to the world of music
Hassan(Arabic origin) meaning 'handsome'
Hank(German origin) meaning 'rule of the home'
Haiden (Scottish origin) meaning literally 'hay', 'valley'
Harper(English origin) Originally used as a boys name, particularly in the 1800s, Harper started to be used for girls thanks to the author Harper Lee
Hart(English origin) meaning 'stag'
Dasia, Origin: Arabic ~ View Detail
Heaven(English origin) meaning 'sky' or 'place of God'
Hendrix(English origin) meaning 'Son of Hendrick' - this forename also has strong connections with the beloved musician, Jimi Hendrix
Yulisa, Meaning: youthful or sky father Origin: Spanish variation of Julisa or Julia ~ View Detail
Hetty(Greek origin) meaning 'star', Hetty is an abbreviated form of another of the popular Greek girls names, Hester
Destinee, Origin: Spelling variation of Destiny
Haley(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'brave one' or 'heroine'
Hera(Greek origin) meaning 'lady'. Hera was the wife of Zeus and the queen of the ancient Greek pantheon
Hartley(English origin) meaning 'stag's meadow'
Hadyn(German origin) this name was most often a surname which has been used a forename in more recent years
Hedy(Greek origin) meaning 'pleasant'
Hollis(English origin) meaning 'from the grove of holly trees' - this name has strong connections to the natural world
Harlyn (English origin) meaning 'army land'
Harika (Turkish origin) meaning 'superior one'
Hamish(Scottish origin) meaning 'God may protect', this name is a form of 'Jacob'
Shianne, Origin: Hebrew
Hamilton(Scottish origin) The surname of a great clan, Hamilton has more recently been used as a forename
Cydney, Origin: Spelling variation of Sydney
Hero (Greek origin) meaning 'brave one'
Julisa, Meaning: youthful or sky father Origin: Spanish variation of Julia
Hazel(English origin) The name of a British tree, this became popular as a forename in the 19th century
Hollyn(Old English origin) meaning 'holly tree', this is a version of the more common and contemporary, Holly
Havana(Origin unknown) The capital of Cuba, Havana is thought to derive either from 'heaven' or from 'havene' which is the Dutch word meaning 'port'
Honour(Latin origin) meaning 'woman of honour', this name became popular as a virtue name - alternative spelling, Honor
Hackett(German origin) meaning 'small hacker'
Heather(English origin) an evergreen flowering plant that has a strong connection to the Scottish countryside
Huda (Arabic origin) meaning 'guidance'
Micayla, Origin: Hebrew
Hattie(English origin) meaning 'keeper of the hearth' or 'ruler of the home' - an abbreviated version of Henrietta
Kaylan, Origin: American
Henri(Finnish and French origin) this is a form of the popular English name, Henry
Harrison(English origin) meaning 'the son of Harry'
Havva(Persian and Turkish origin) the Middle Eastern form of 'Eve'
Hezekiah(Hebrew origin) meaning 'God give strength'
Hadlee(English origin) meaning 'heather meadow'
Hallie (German origin) meaning 'ruler of the estate or home'
Hurley(Gaelic origin) meaning 'sea tide' in the Irish language
Bryana, Origin: Variations of Briana
Heidy(German origin) meaning 'noble' - the name is related to other German girl's names including Heidi and Adelaide
Haidar (Arabic origin) meaning 'lion'
Henson(English origin) meaning 'son of Henry'
Holland (Origin unknown) a place name that can be used as a forename for either sex
Harlan(German origin) meaning 'hare land' this boys first name relates to the countryside and rural life
Baylie, Origin: English
Herbie(German origin) meanings including 'warrior' and 'army' as well as 'brightness'
Halia(Hawaiian origin) meaning 'remembrance of a loved one'
Hephzibah (Hebrew origin) meaning 'my delight is in her'
Carlee, Origin: Spelling variation of Carly
Hector(Latin origin) meaning 'steadfast' - Hector is found in Greek legend as a hero of the Trojan war
Heloise(French origin) a popular version, and alternate spelling, of Eloise
Hadassah (Hebrew origin) meaning 'myrtle tree'
Nicklaus, Origin: Variant of Nicholas
Hibiscus(Latin origin) the name of a decorative and pretty flower
Hugo(German origin) meaning 'Heart, mind, spirit' or 'the thinker' - the name is connected to Huey
Hemera(Greek origin) the goddess of daytime - pronounced he-MEE-ra
Honey(Old English origin) a term of endearment that has been used in England since the middle ages
Habibah(Egyptian origin) meaning 'my beloved' or 'my sweetheart'
Hope(English origin) meaning exactly what it says, Hope is considered to be one of the 'quality names' - others include Faith and Charity
Harvey (English origin) meaning 'strong and worthy'
Hilary(Latin origin) meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful', Hilary is a popular choice for either sex and is one of the most enduring names beginning with the letter H
Hylas(Greek origin) meaning 'friend' or 'companion' - Hylas was a loyal companion to Heracles in Greek mythology - pronounced HI-lass
Hila(Hebrew and Persian origin) meaning 'sparrow hawk' in Persian, this is the female version of the Hebrew, Hillel
Hamlet(German origin) meaning 'village' - strongly related to the Shakespeare play of the same name
Hadley(English origin) meaning 'heather-covered meadow' or 'heath'
Hunter(English origin) an occupational name, Hunter is a classic English forename and surname that suggests hunting prowess
Harley(English origin) meaning 'from the hare's meadow', Harley is now most often associated with the motorcycling brand, Harley-Davidson
Hara(Hindi origin) related to the deity, Shiva
Kaylyn, Origin: American
Henrik(Old German origin) meaning 'ruler of the home'
Hennie(English origin) meaning 'rule of the home', another spelling includes Henie
Halcyon(Greek origin) meaning 'Time of Peace' - it is one of many names from Greek mythology
Harold (Scandinavian origin) meaning 'ruler of the army'
Hafsa (Arabic origin) meaning 'cub or young lioness'
Yulissa, Origin: English
Haniya (Hebrew and Arabic origin) meaning 'a place to rest' or 'a place to be happy'
Hudson(English origin) meaning 'son of Hugh'
Hadria (Latin origin) meaning 'from Hadria' - the name of two ancient Italian cities
Hyacinth(Greek origin) Hyacinth is a flower that is known for its beauty, colour and powerful scent
Helia(Greek origin) meaning 'sun' - this is the female version of 'Helios'
Hyde(English origin) this forename is thought to have several meanings related to the land and to nature, including the hide of an animal and a measurement of the land
Haroon(Hebrew origin) meaning 'enlightened' or 'mountain or strength' - it can also be spelt Harun
Hael(Welsh origin) meaning 'healthy', this name has connotations of strength and wellbeing
Ciarra, Origin: Irish
Harlow(English origin) meaning 'from the hill of the hares', Harlow is reminiscent of Old Hollywood - and can be used for either boys or girls
Huey(German origin) meaning 'inspiration' or 'heart, mind and spirit' - this name is pronounced Hhyuw-iy
Honesty (English origin) meaning 'truthful' and 'sincere' this is one of the so-called 'virtue names'
Helice(Greek origin) a character in Greek mythology who was beloved by Zeus - pronounce HELL-ee-see
Juwan, Origin: Arabic
Hesper (Greek origin) meaning 'evening star'
Heath(English origin) meaning 'heath' or 'heathland' - it has been used both as a surname and forename for many centuries
Harleen (English origin) meaning 'hare meadow'
Houston (Origin unknown) a place name in Texas, America
Hayley(English origin) meaning 'Hay meadow' - this name can be used for either sex
Helena(Greek origin) meaning 'shining one' or 'bright one'
Hawa (African, Arabic and Swahili origins) meaning 'desire'
Trevon, Origin: Modern invented name
Harris(English origin) meaning 'the son of Harry' - strongly connected to Harry, which means 'lord of the manor'
Vanesa, Origin: Croatian
Huxley(Old English origin) meaning 'Hugh's meadow' - Huxley became more popular thanks to the sci-fi author, Aldous Huxley
Hal(Norse origin) Hal is an endearing name for a baby boy, often an abbreviation of Henry or Halden
Hadi(Arabic origin) meaning 'guide' and 'leader' as well as 'quiet' and 'calm'
Hanah(Hebrew origin) a form of Hannah, other spellings include Hanna, Hana and Hanne
Hyatt(English origin) meaning 'from the high gate'
Coleton, Origin: English
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