Dog Names That Start With H

  1. 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.
  2. Habib
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "loved one"
    • Description:

      A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
  3. Hilario
    • Haruto
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "a person born in the spring"
      • Description:

        Common Japanese choice for boys born in the Spring.
    • Hitchcock
      • Heimoana
        • Origin:

          Tahitian
        • Meaning:

          "crown of the ocean"
        • Description:

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

          English
        • Meaning:

          "battle advice"
        • Description:

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

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "friend of the heroes"
        • Description:

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

          English
        • Meaning:

          "stag"
        • Description:

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

          Variation of Hardy, German
        • Meaning:

          "bold, brave"
        • Description:

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

            Spanish
          • Meaning:

            "born in Greece"
          • Description:

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

            Maori
          • Meaning:

            "of the ocean"
          • Description:

            An elaboration on Moana, newly familiar thanks to the heroine of the eponymous 2016 Disney movie.
        • 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.
        • 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.
        • Haydee
          • Habiba
            • Origin:

              Arabic, Bengali
            • Meaning:

              "beloved, sweetheart"
            • Description:

              This is a Muslim female name particularly popular in Somalia and North Africa.
          • Hadiyya
            • Origin:

              Arabic
            • Meaning:

              "gift"
            • Description:

              Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.