Girl Cat Names That Start With H

This surname gained momentum in the 1990s, when it was particularly in vogue for males. However, it seems to be experiencing a surge for females—it was one of the fastest-rising names of 2013, jumping 266 spots back into the Top 1000.

Hypatia, an ancient Greek name, has a distinguished namesake: Hypatia of Alexandria was an early philosopher and scholar of mathematics and astronomy--as well as inventor of several scientific instruments.

Brisk and businesslike, with a can-do image...and a little heart too.

Resonant and unusual.

French form of Hildegard

Hendrix is an improbably trendy first name rising in honor of guitar great Jimi.

Hurricane is a storm, but it's also an American name, thanks to rising tennis star Hurricane Black -- whose sister's name is Tornado. There's no reason this tempestuous choice can't work for boys too, inasfar as the name can work for any child. As a name, Hurricane is definitely original and attention-getting, but is it a name you'd want to carry around for life?

A Miwok tribe name with a pleasant meaning.

An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.

Smoky variation of Hayes.

A softer take on Hunter. Huntley is evenly distributed between girls and boys, coming in at 47% female and 53% male at last count.

Variation of Irune.

An androgynous alternative to Hazel, an American favorite that continues to rise.