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Dog Names That Start With H

  1. Hardy

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "bold, brave"

    • Description:

      Hardy is a spirited and durable un-Germanic German surname that is starting to be used in this country.
  2. Houston

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "Hugh's town"

    • Description:

      Looking for a Texas name more distinctive than Austin and Dallas? Houston is a lanky, roguish place-name, right in style with its Texas accent and cowboy image.
  3. Hippolyte

    • Origin:

      French from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "releaser of horses"

    • Description:

      Hippolyte is the name of an Amazonian princess AND her son, both unfortunate mythical figures. The name Hippolyte, later borne by several saints, is a not an uncommon boys' name in France, but has barely set foot on American soil and is unlikely to do so. It was the middle name of famed French playwright Jean Giraudoux.
  4. Hershey

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Hershel, German and Yiddish

    • Meaning:

      "deer"

    • Description:

      Hershey is best-known in the US as a brand of chocolate, named after the company's founder, Milton Hershey. Hershey and its many variations, including Hersh and Hershkovitz, is most commonly a surname that may be either German or Jewish.
  5. Hyman

    • Origin:

      Anglicized variation of Chaim

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Hyman was commonly used by first-generation Jewish immigrants to Anglicize Chaim, but similarities to terms like heinie and hymen have taken it out of the realm of modern possibility. The original Chaim would be preferable to Hyman.
  6. Harpo

    • Origin:

      English nickname

    • Description:

      The mute, horn-honking Marx Brother's real name was Adolph -- so Harpo represented a huge step up. Also, it's Oprah's production company (her name spelled backward).
  7. Hamza

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "lion or strong"

    • Description:

      Hamza was the legendary uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, hero of The Hamzanama, the Story of Hamza.
  8. Hero

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "demi-god"

    • Description:

      Though the mythological Hero was female, this name might prove too big a responsibility for a little guy to shoulder.
  9. Howell

    • Origin:

      English variation of Hywel, an eminent Welsh king

    • Description:

      A familiar and usable last name turned first. Or you could look at it as a homophone of the verb howl, which gives it a wilder feel.
  10. Harbin

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "little bright warrior"

    • Description:

      A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club.
  11. Hagrid

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Gentle giant Rubeus Hagrid is the groundskeeper at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter novels (probably after Hagrid Rubes, the equally kind ancient Greek mythological giant), but that's not the only reason this name could prove a playground liability.
  12. Hannibal

    • Origin:

      Punic and Assyrian

    • Meaning:

      "grace of Baal, god of fertility and fortune"

    • Description:

      These days, it's thought of less as the name of the great general and more as the first name of Lecter the fictional cannibal. Either association is too heavy for a child to bear.
  13. Hachi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bee; eight"
  14. Hassan

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "handsome"

    • Description:

      Hassan is among the more familiar Arabic choices, and also one with an attractive meaning. It has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 1971.
  15. Hitch

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Hitchcock

    • Description:

      The charming Hitch played by Will Smith in the eponymous movie put this into the lexicon. Also known as the nickname of director Alfred Hitchcock and writer Christopher Hitchens, who titled his autobiography "Hitch."
  16. Halona

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "happy fortune"

    • Description:

      Resonant and unusual.
  17. Hathaway

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "one who lives near the heath"

    • Description:

      Before there was esteemed actress Anne Hathaway, there was Anne Hathaway, wife of Shakespeare — the former being named after the latter.
  18. Hartley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "stag meadow"

    • Description:

      Smart and preppy, but with plenty of heart, Hartley is a surname style name that could work as an alternative to the popular Harley, Harlowe, Harper, and Hadley. Quietly used for boys throughout the 20th century, Hartley took off for girls in 2010 after both Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath and baseball player Matt Cain used the name for their daughters.
  19. Huw

    • Description:

      Huw is a traditional Welsh masculine name, representing the Welsh form of Hugh. Derived from the Germanic element "hug" meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit," Huw carries connotations of intelligence and soulfulness. Despite its brevity, the name has a rich history in Wales, where it has been used since medieval times. The distinctive Welsh spelling with the 'w' instead of the more common 'gh' ending reflects Welsh phonetics and gives the name its authentic character. While primarily found in Wales and among Welsh diaspora communities, Huw has gained some recognition beyond these regions due to notable bearers including Welsh actors and musicians. The name combines simplicity with cultural depth, making it appealing to parents seeking a distinctively Celtic name with straightforward pronunciation.

  20. Honoria

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "woman of honor"

    • Description:

      This is an eighteenth century elaboration of Honor found in Charles Dickens (Bleak House) but rarely heard here and now.