Dog Names That Start With H
- Heladio
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"born in Greece"Description:
Melodic and friendly, and similar to a Spanish word for chilled and ice cream.
- Harm
Origin:
Dutch diminutive of Herman, GermanMeaning:
"soldier, warrior"Description:
Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.
- Horton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"gray settlement"Description:
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.
- Hiba
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"gift"Description:
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.
- Hardee
Origin:
Variation of Hardy, GermanMeaning:
"bold, brave"Description:
This spelling variation of Hardy is associated with the American fast-food chain.
- Hollister
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"dweller by the holly tree"Description:
Familiar English surname now associated with the Abercrombie & Fitch offshoot.
- Herenui
Origin:
TahitianMeaning:
"big love"Description:
The Tahitian roots of Herenui are here, which means love, and nui, which means big. So this South Sea Islander name can be translated as "big love".
- Heimoana
Origin:
TahitianMeaning:
"crown of the ocean"Description:
A combination of hei "crown" and moana "ocean".
- Hunu
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"sunbeam"Description:
A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.
- Harlee
Origin:
Spelling variation of HarleyDescription:
This invented spelling is much less popular than its biker counterpart. Regardless, it is on the rise and has been in the US Top 1000 since 2012.
- Hadiyya
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"gift"Description:
Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.
- Haydee
- Harmoni
Origin:
Spelling variation of HarmonyDescription:
With Harmony on the rise, this spelling variation is getting some attention as well. It was a newcomer to the US Top 1000 in 2015.
- Hildred
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"battle advice"Description:
Part Hilda, part Mildred, but unfortunately not the good parts of either.
- Hamm
- Heiress
Origin:
Word NameDescription:
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.
- Hatsy
Origin:
Diminutive of HarrietMeaning:
"estate ruler"Description:
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.
- Hayward
Origin:
English occupational surnameMeaning:
"guardian of the hedged enclosure"Description:
An appealing alternative to Hayden and Hayes, perhaps in homage to Old Hollywood actress Rita Hayward.
- Haniyah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"pleasant"Description:
Variant of Haniya
- Hitchcock