Dog Names That Start With H

Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.

A possibility for fans of the mystery writer, but most parents would prefer Dashiell.

A minty Japanese name as well as a language and culture in southeast China.

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 and has remained in the latter end of the charts ever since.

A combination of hei "crown" and moana "ocean".

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".

In Greek Mythology, Herophile was Aphrodite and Poseidon's daughter and a sibyl who predicted the fall of Troy.

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

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

An elaboration on Moana, newly familiar thanks to the heroine of the eponymous 2016 Disney movie.

Part Hilda, part Mildred, but unfortunately not the good parts of either.

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

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.

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.

This is a Muslim female name particularly popular in Somalia and North Africa.

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

Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.