Dog Names That Start With H

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.

Somali and East African form of Hiba.

Hilda with a stuffed nose.

In this era of Royalty, Reign, and Sir, why not Heiress? It is the name given by Clifford "T.I." And Tameka "Tiny" Harris to their daughter in 2016.

Familiar English surname now associated with the Abercrombie & Fitch offshoot.

Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.

A popular Muslim girl name in the UK, possibly boosted by its similarity to familiar classic Hannah.

So-old-it's-cute-again short from of Harriet, reminiscent of Patsy and Betsy but fresher and more appealing than either of those choices. Hattie is another adorable short form.

Hunter is gaining favor among girls—for those in search of something less common, we recommend Hutton.

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

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

Hatty is an old school nickname for Harriet, itself an old-fashioned choice. The more usual spelling historically is Hattie, with was given to more than 750 baby girls last year in the US, three times as many as were named Harriet. Hatty, by contrast, was used for fewer than five babies -- quite a contrast!

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.

Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".

Simple and pretty Arabic option that was a fast-riser in 2022, possibly thanks in part to telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe.