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Havard
Norwegian
"protector"
An unusual yet accessible Scandinavian choice, though it might be confused with Harvard.
Havelock
Scandinavian
"sea competition"
A name from medieval romance with an endearingly clunky sound, à la Sherlock. The most famous modern wearer was twentieth-century psychologist/sexologist Havelock (born Henry) Ellis.
Haven
Word name, English
"a place of safety"
Like Harbor, one of the new generation of word names with appealing meanings, though (female) memoirist Haven Kimmel has tipped it decidedly toward the girls' side. There are now more than ten female…
Haviero
Haviero is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of the Spanish name Javier or Xavier. The unusual spelling with the initial 'H' gives it a unique quality while…
Havilah
Hebrew
"to dance"
Old Testament male name and biblical place name.
Havin
Havin is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Kurdish culture, it means 'honey' or 'sweet,' while some sources suggest it means 'hope' or 'life' in certain Middle Eastern contexts. The…
Haviv
Haviv is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'beloved' or 'cherished.' It shares roots with the Hebrew word 'haviv' (חָבִיב) which expresses endearment and affection. The name has historical…
Havoc
English word name
"widespread destruction or mayhem"
Havoc may be viewed in two ways: a violent boy name associated with widespread destruction and devastation, or a more playful choice, associated with mayhem and mischief, a more gentle kind of chaos.…
Hawaii
Place-name
An actual Hawaiian first name would convey the aura of the islands more originally and effectively.
Hawes
English
"hedged area"
Could be difficult to grasp: Hoss. The "Bonanza" cowboy.
Hawk
Nature name
"hawk, a bird"
Animal names are on the rise, especially more of the aggressive Hawk-Fox-Wolf variety than cute little Bunnys or Robins, and Hawk is a prime example. Hawk is more commonly heard as a surname,…
Hawkins
English
"hawk"
A surname that originated as a diminutive of Hawk.
Haws
Haws is an uncommon masculine name with potential origins as an English surname derived from either Old English "haga" (enclosure) or possibly referring to hawthorn berries ("haws"). As a given name,…
Hawthorn
Spelling variation of Hawthorne
The version with the e at the end relates to novelist Nathaniel, so that may be the one most parents attracted to this unusual name would choose. Hawthorn nudges it toward the nature category:…
Hawthorne
English
"lives where hawthorn hedges grow"
The great American novelist sets this above many other surnames (and nature names , for that matter), but it's still an imposing and adventurous choice. Do nicknames Hawk or Thorne make it more…
Hayate
Japanese
"smooth; sound of the wind; hurricane; sudden sound"
Hayate is most common among Zillennial men in Japan, where it's also the name of a train service. The meaning varies depending on which kanji combination is used, but its association with wind and…
Hayato
Japanese
"falconer"
Hayatt
Hayatt is a masculine name with Arabic roots, representing a variation of 'Hayat,' which beautifully translates to 'life' or 'lifetime.' The doubled 't' creates a distinctive spelling while…
Haydan
Haydan is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Hayden, Aidan, or Jayden. The name follows the popular two-syllable pattern ending in "-dan" or "-den" that…
Haydin
Haydin is a contemporary masculine name that emerged primarily in the early 21st century. It represents a modern spelling variation of Hayden, which originated as an English surname derived from…