Dog Names That Start With H

  1. Heladio
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "born in Greece"
    • Description:

      Melodic and friendly, and similar to a Spanish word for chilled and ice cream.
  2. Harm
    • Origin:

      Dutch diminutive of Herman, German
    • Meaning:

      "soldier, warrior"
    • Description:

      Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.
  3. Horton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Hiba
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Hardee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Hardy, German
    • Meaning:

      "bold, brave"
    • Description:

      This spelling variation of Hardy is associated with the American fast-food chain.
  6. Hollister
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "dweller by the holly tree"
    • Description:

      Familiar English surname now associated with the Abercrombie & Fitch offshoot.
  7. Herenui
    • Origin:

      Tahitian
    • Meaning:

      "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".
  8. Heimoana
    • Origin:

      Tahitian
    • Meaning:

      "crown of the ocean"
    • Description:

      A combination of hei "crown" and moana "ocean".
  9. Hunu
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "sunbeam"
    • Description:

      A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.
  10. Harlee
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Harley
    • Description:

      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.
  11. Hadiyya
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.
  12. Haydee
    • Harmoni
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Harmony
      • Description:

        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:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "battle advice"
      • Description:

        Part Hilda, part Mildred, but unfortunately not the good parts of either.
    • Hamm
      • Heiress
        • Origin:

          Word Name
        • Description:

          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 Harriet
        • Meaning:

          "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 surname
        • Meaning:

          "guardian of the hedged enclosure"
        • Description:

          An appealing alternative to Hayden and Hayes, perhaps in homage to Old Hollywood actress Rita Hayward.
      • Haniyah
        • Origin:

          Arabic
        • Meaning:

          "pleasant"
        • Description:

          Variant of Haniya
      • Hitchcock