Female and male first names beginning with the letter “H”..
HEAVENLY
FemaleAmerican-origin given name derived from 'heavenly', meaning relating to heaven, the afterlife place of happiness and peace. It gained popularity among African American communities during the 20th century, often associated with cultural heritage and aspirations. Despite its rare occurrence in popular culture, Heavenly carries positive associations with happiness, peace, and spiritual enlightenment.
HEAVENLYJOY
FemaleOriginating in the United States, the name Heavenlyjoy combines spiritual perfection ('heavenly') with joy or happiness ('joy'), conveying a sense of pure bliss.
HEAVENLYN
FemaleRecently created given name inspired by heavenly themes, though its meaning remains open to individual interpretation.
HEAVENN
FemaleHeaven is a unique English female given name meaning "heaven," deriving from Old English 'heofon'. It signifies hope for a life filled with happiness, peace, and divine grace.
HEAVENOR
FemaleEnglish name derived from Middle English 'heven' (heaven) and 'ore' (gold), translating to 'gold from heaven'.
HEAVIN
FemaleOriginating from County Mayo, Ireland, the rare given name Heavin is of Irish derivation, meaning 'descendant of Eoghan,' itself translating to 'youthful' or 'born from the yew tree.'
HEAVON
FemaleHeaven is a unique and meaningful English female given name, originating in the United States during the mid-20th century. It means "heaven" or "paradise," symbolizing happiness, peace, and spirituality.
HEAVYN
FemaleDistinctive American name, likely derived from 'Heaven' or 'heavenly', and has gained popularity since 2016 with over 900 babies named Heavyn in 2019. Its meaning varies based on individual interpretation.
HEAVYNN
FemaleModern American name inspired by 'heaven', lacking concrete meaning but gaining popularity in English-speaking countries as both boys' and girls' names.
HEBA
FemaleEgyptian female name derived from 'ḥb', meaning 'to praise', and was often used in ancient times to honor the goddess Hathor.
HEBAH
FemaleArabic girl's name derived from 'habaha', meaning 'laughter' or 'cheerfulness'. It signifies joy and happiness.
HEBE
FemaleFeminine given name of Greek origin, derived from 'hebomai', meaning 'to come of age'. In Greek mythology, Hebe was the goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera.
HEBER
MaleHebrew name meaning 'associate' or 'companion', with historical figures such as Heber the Kenite, an ancestor of Moses known for his kindness towards Israelites.
HEBERT
MaleHerbert is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German words "Hartmann" meaning 'strong' and "frid" meaning 'peace'. Introduced to England by the Normans after 1066, it gained popularity among the nobility during the Middle Ages due to its association with the House of Normandy. Notable figures bearing this name include Saint Herbert of Derwent and poet George Herbert. Despite some decline in usage over time, Herbert remains a classic boys' name today.
HEBERTH
MaleSpanish-origin name derived from the Basque name "Eder", meaning "good" or "noble".
HEBERTO
MaleHerberto is an uncommon Spanish name derived from the Germanic Herbert, meaning 'bright army' or 'famous warrior.'
HEBRON
FemaleHebrew name meaning "association" or "fellowship," signifying unity and community, rooted in biblical history as the site of Abraham's first camp in Canaan, and carried by notable figures like Hebron Williams.
HEBRON
MaleUnique, Hebrew-derived given name meaning "to associate" or "join together".
HEC
MaleRare Greek-derived given name, meaning "sixth", originally used to denote one's place in a family or group. Popularized by historian Hecataeus of Miletus, it is also associated with the goddess Hecate.
HECATE
FemaleUncommon yet intriguing name of Greek origin, meaning "far away" or "at the far end". In mythology, she was the goddess of crossroads and magic.
HECTOR
FemaleMale name of Greek origin, derived from 'Ἕκτωρ' meaning "holder" or "possessor", famously associated with the Trojan prince Hector in Homer's Iliad.
HECTOR
MaleLatin-origin name derived from 'Hetereus', meaning 'spear' or 'army', popularized by Homer's 'Iliad' where it was borne by the brave Trojan prince.
HEDAYA
FemaleArabic unisex given name meaning 'guidance' or 'direction', popularized by Persian poet Hedayatollah Hamadani.
HEDDA
FemaleNorwegian female given name that means "wide island" or "large island", derived from Old Norse words meaning sea/water ("hjörr") and island ("ey").
HEDDIE
FemaleWelsh unisex name derived from "hedd", meaning peace, with a historical association to Welsh nobility and a timeless charm worldwide.
HEDDY
FemaleUnique, charming Scandinavian name derived from Hedda, meaning 'wide' or 'spacious', inspired by the Old Norse word 'hedr'. It gained popularity during the Victorian era and has since been embraced worldwide, particularly in France.
HEDER
MaleThe name Heder has Scandinavian roots and means 'war'.
HEDGAR
MaleUnique Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements 'haddr' meaning 'helmet' and 'geir' meaning 'spear', signifying a helmet-wearing spear-wielder.
HEDI
FemaleArabic origin and means "guide" or "leader", reflecting its derivation from the Arabic word "hadī".
HEDIE
FemaleRare yet historic female name of Greek origin, translating to "from the temple of Hedus" in ancient Greece. Its meaning and historical significance are tied to notable figures such as Saint Hedwig of Andechs.
HEDIEH
FemaleRare and captivating female given name of Persian origin, derived from the word "hediyyah" meaning "gift".
HEDIT
FemaleSlavic name derived from German Hedwig, pronounced 'HEH-deet'.
HEDLEY
MaleEnglish unisex name derived from the Old English 'Hedde', meaning 'warrior in battle'. Originally for boys, it has evolved into a gender-neutral name with variants like Hedli and Hedda.
HEDRICK
MaleGermanic name derived from Old German words "hêd" meaning 'war' or 'battle', and "ric" meaning 'power' or 'mighty'. It translates to 'powerful in battle' or 'mighty in war'.
HEDVIG
FemaleRare Germanic female given name derived from 'hadu' meaning "battle" or "strife," and 'wig' meaning "war," interpreted as "struggle in war" or "battle leader." It was popularized by Saint Hedwig of Andechs, a 13th-century duchess known for her piety and charity. Today, it's relatively uncommon but shares roots with names like Hedda or Hilda.
HEDWIG
FemaleGerman-origin female name derived from "hadu" meaning 'battle' or 'struggle', and 'wig' meaning 'war'. It signifies 'renowned in battle' or 'famous in war'.
HEDWIGE
FemaleUnique Germanic female name derived from 'hadu' meaning battle and 'wig' meaning war, interpreted as "Battle-strength" or "War-fame".
HEDY
FemaleRare, Hebrew-derived feminine given name meaning "majesty" or "noble".
HEE
FemaleMeet Hee, a Korean name rooted in history, combining 'sea' and 'joy', symbolizing serenity and happiness.
HEEBA
FemaleHeeba, of Arabic origin, means 'gift' and signifies generosity.