Boy Dog Names That Start With H

Much less intimidating than the formal form, Aaprahami.

More user-friendly than the original.

When you like Eric, but wish it were longer; also the name of a great early English poet.

This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan. More commonly encountered in English-speaking countries as Hamza.

Possible Hayden alternative.

Feels as if it's missing a syllable.

Like others in this vein, problematic due to the feminine Hailey connection.

A worldly and attractive choice for a child of any background. Two early New World explorers were Hernandos — de Soto and Cortés.

A name with two strong literary associations, one overwhelmingly negative -- Lolita's pedophilic narrator Humbert Humbert -- and one positive, in the preferable European version: Italian author Umberto Eco.

Baby-naming rule #984: forget any name that contains the syllable wig.

Sweet and southern-feeling, maybe thanks to Horton Foote, author of Tender Mercies and The Trip to Bountiful, not to mention the Dr. Seuss connection.

Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.

This spelling variation of Hardy is associated with the American fast-food chain.

Hilaire, a name that has rarely been exported out of its native France, was originally bestowed in honor of the fourth century bishop and theologian St. Hilaire of Poitiers.

Most often spelled without the final "e"--unless you're a particular fan of writer Bret.

A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.

Melodic and friendly, and similar to a Spanish word for chilled and ice cream.