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Hadès
French spelling of Hades
Hadi
Arabic
"leader, guide"
Short and friendly in sound but with a strong meaning, Hadi is a name of Arabic origin, that appears in one of the names of Allah, al-Hadi.
Hadin
Hadin is a rare masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Arabic roots where it can mean 'guide' or 'leader,' stemming from 'hadi.' Alternatively, it could be a modern…
Hadith
Arabic
"event, new, modern"
Hadith is an Arabic name referring to a collection of the sayings or traditions of the Prophet Muhammad is Islam.
Hadley
English
"heathery field"
Hemingway readers will recognize this as the name of Papa's first wife (and, eventually, actress Mariel's grandmother). But in Victorian times, Hadley and Hedley were actually more popular for boys.
Hadon
Hadon is a modern masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old English elements or as a variation of names like Hayden or Haddon. The latter comes from place names meaning 'heath…
Hadrian
Latin
"from the Adriatic; dark-haired"
Most parents would find this old Roman name pretentious compared to the more accessible Adrian, but some history buffs just might want to commemorate the enlightened emperor.
Hadriel
Hebrew
"splendor of Jehovah"
An alternative to the formerly male Ariel, which is now in the grasp of "The Little Mermaid."
Hadrien
French variation of Hadrian
What life Hadrien and Hadrian enjoy today, they owe to Adrian along with the revival of ancient Roman names in general. Hadrian was a 2nd century Roman emperor famous for his wall.
Hadun
Hadun is a distinctive masculine name with roots possibly stemming from Arabic or African origins. The name isn't widely common in Western countries, giving it a unique quality for those seeking…
Hadur
Hadur is a rare masculine name with possible connections to multiple cultural origins. It may derive from Norse mythology, where a similar name appears in ancient texts, potentially meaning 'high' or…
Hadyn
Hadyn is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of Hayden or Haydn. The name has English origins as a surname meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill.' It gained recognition through…
Hagan
Irish
"little fire; young"
For fans of Hayden, Aiden, and Logan who are on the hunt for something familiar but unique, Hagan may be a possibility. It comes from the Irish surname Higgins, which itself derives from either Ó…
Hagen
Hagen is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from the Old German word 'hag' meaning 'enclosure' or 'hedge'. In Norse mythology, Hagen (or Högni) appears as a character in the…
Hagop
Hagop is a masculine Armenian variant of Jacob, with deep historical and biblical significance. The name derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel,'…
Hagrid
Literary name
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…
Haidan
Haidan is a contemporary masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Hayden (an English surname meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill'), Haidar (an Arabic name meaning…
Haidar
Arabic
"lion, brave"
Cool, strong, and distinctive, this Arabic name is associated with bravery and strength, while also being an animal name. It was notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet…
Haiden
Spelling variation of Hayden
This play on Hayden is likely influenced by the popularity of the Aiden names. It has appeared in the US Top 1000 for eight of the past twelve years.
Haider
Urdu, Arabic
"lion, brave"
Cool, bright, and tough, Haider is the Urdu form of the Arabic name Haidar (or Haydar). Notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Shia Imam, it…