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Halward
Halward is a masculine name of Old Norse and Germanic origin, combining elements meaning 'rock' or 'stone' with 'guardian' or 'protector.' This powerful etymology creates a name that suggests…
Ham
Hebrew
"hot, warm"
Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.
Hamahl
Hamahl is a rare masculine name possibly derived from Arabic or Hebrew origins. It may be related to the Arabic name Hamal, meaning 'lamb,' which is also the name of a star in the constellation…
Hamal
Arabic
"lamb"
Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.
Haman
Persian
"illustrious"
Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a…
Hamblin
Hamblin is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English surname. Originally a patronymic surname meaning "son of Hamelin," it traces back to the Old German name Hamelin, a diminutive form of…
Hamdan
Arabic
"praiseworthy"
Derived from the same root as the popular name Muhammad, Hamdan is an Arabic name, also used in Indonesia and Malaysia, that means "the praised one" or "worthy of praise". It has aristocratic and…
Hamel
Hamel is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It primarily functions as a surname that has occasionally crossed over into first name territory. In French origins, Hamel derives from Old…
Hamelin
Hamelin is a masculine name with Germanic and Old French origins, derived from the Germanic element 'hamal' meaning 'mutilated' or possibly related to the Old German word for 'house.' The name gained…
Hamell
Hamell is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a surname variant of Hamel, Hamil, or Hammell. These surnames have Germanic origins relating to 'hamal' meaning 'mutilated' or possibly…
Hamelton
Hamelton is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Hamilton, which originated as an English and Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "beautiful mountain" or "treeless hill."…
Hami
Diminutive of Aaprahami, Finnish
"father of multitudes"
Much less intimidating than the formal form, Aaprahami.
Hamid
Arabic
"praiseworthy"
Hamid is an Arabic name, derived from one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam — Al-Hamid. Meaning "praiseworthy", it is therefore a name with religious significance. Alternative forms of the name…
Hamil
Hamil is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Hamal, which has Arabic roots meaning 'lamb' or 'carrier.' Alternatively, it could be a shortened form of Hamilton, a…
Hamill
English
"scarred"
Though we usually think a name's image in contemporary culture supersedes its ancient meaning, this is a case where the definition could undermine a child's self-esteem.
Hamilton
English and Scottish
"treeless hill"
Unless it runs in your family, or Alexander Hamilton is your particular hero, you might consider something less imposing -- and without the teasable nickname Ham. Scottish curler Hamilton McMillan Jr…
Hamish
Scottish variation of James
"supplanter"
Just as Seamus/Seumus is Irish for James, Hamish is the Scottish form — one that's not often used here, but still redolent of Olde Scotland. If you're ready to go further than Duncan and Malcolm, out…
Hamlen
Hamlen is an uncommon masculine name with English roots, derived from a surname which originated as a place name. Historically, it likely referred to someone from a hamelet or small settlement. This…
Hamlet
Anglicized form of Danish, Amleth
The "To Be or Not to Be" jokes, via Shakespeare's tortured prince, will get old by Month Two.
Hamlin
German
"little home-lover"
One you might like for its cozy meaning, but there is that Pied Piper rat connection.