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Hippolytos
Hippolytos is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the elements 'hippos' meaning 'horse' and 'lyo' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to release,' roughly translating to 'freer of horses.'…
Hiram
Hebrew
"brother of the exalted one"
Hiram is the kind of forgotten biblical name that adventurous parents who wish to move beyond David and Daniel are beginning to reconsider--even though it has bits of its old stiff-collared image…
Hiro
Japanese
"broad, widespread"
Hiro is an apt name for a hero of the show Heroes -- and for our times. Widely used in Japan, sometimes also for girls. Hiroshi is a long form.
Hirom
Hirom is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Hiram, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'exalted brother' or 'noble.' In the Bible, Hiram was the name of a king of Tyre who helped…
Hiroshi
Japanese
"generous"
Several artistic Hiroshis make this one of the more plausible Japanese imports.
Hiroto
Japanese
"great flying"
A very popular Japanese boys' name whose characters refer to the constellation Ursa Major. Short form Hiro might work better in the West, as may another popular Japanese boys' name, Ren.
Hiroyoshi
Japanese
"large honor; vast excellence"
Hirsch
Hirsch is a masculine name with strong Germanic and Yiddish roots, literally meaning 'deer' or 'stag.' Traditionally more common as a surname, it has occasionally been used as a first name in Jewish…
Hirschel
Form of Hirsch or variation of Hershel, Yiddish
"deer"
Hirschel is derived from the Yiddish given name, Hirsh, meaning "deer", which borrows from the Old High German, hiruz . The name might therefore be said to be a variation of Hershel too. As a given…
Hirschl
Hirschl is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the German word 'Hirsch' meaning 'deer' or 'stag.' The diminutive suffix '-l' adds an endearing quality to the name. Primarily found in…
Hirsh
Hirsh is a masculine name with Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish origins, meaning 'deer' or 'stag.' It derives from the German 'Hirsch' and was traditionally given to boys born under certain…
Hirst
Hirst is a masculine name of Anglo-Saxon origin that began as an English surname derived from geographical features. The name comes from Old English "hyrst," meaning "wooded hill," "copse," or "small…
Hisham
Arabic
"generous"
The meaning derives from the traditional Arab act of crushing bread into crumbs in order to share it. Recently heard in the hit French Netflix series Call My Agent in its French form Hicham.
Hisidro
Hisidro appears to be a rare variant of Isidro, the Spanish form of Isidore, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess). The added initial 'H' may reflect…
History
Word name
As a personal name, it may not have much history, but it certainly suggests the subject.
Hitch
Diminutive of Hitchcock
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…
Hitchcock
Hitchcock is an extremely rare masculine given name derived from an English surname. The surname itself has Anglo-Saxon origins, combining the Old English personal name 'Hicce' with 'cock' (meaning…
Hjalmar
Scandinavian
"helmet protector"
Old Norse name that lives on more appealingly in modern times as Jalmari, short form Jari. This form remains popular in Sweden, however.
Hjalmer
Hjalmer is a masculine Scandinavian name with Norse origins, derived from the elements 'hjalm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection' and 'her' meaning 'warrior' or 'army.' This combination creates a…
Hjalti
Old Norse
"from Shetland"