Names That Start With H

Girl Names That Start with H

If you’re searching for baby names that start with H, this page gathers a large set of options for both girls and boys starting with the letter H. You can use these lists for inspiration when writing characters, building a classroom vocabulary set, or simply exploring name meanings and variations across cultures.

Below you’ll find hundreds of names that start with H, including classic picks like Holly and Hannah, as well as more modern or international variations. For more name inspiration by letter, you may also like Names That Start With G.

Boy Name That Start With H

Looking for baby names that start with H for a boy? This list includes a mix of traditional, modern, and internationally influenced name forms—so you can browse by sound, length, or spelling style.

While you’re here, you may want to explore related lists like nouns that start with H and verbs that start with H to help when you’re brainstorming stories or writing character descriptions.

Explore more H words

If you’re expanding beyond names, you can keep the momentum by browsing other parts of speech that begin with the letter H, including adjectives that start with H and positive words that start with H. These lists can be especially useful when you’re writing captions, short bios, or character descriptions.

Use the lists above to shortlist the baby names that start with H that fit your style—then refine your final picks by considering how the name sounds with your last name and how easily it’s spelled and pronounced.