Girl Dog Names That Start With H
- Harpina
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"sickle-shaped sword"Description:
A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.
- Herophile
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"friend of the heroes"Description:
In Greek Mythology, Herophile was Aphrodite and Poseidon's daughter and a sibyl who predicted the fall of Troy.
- Hibo
Origin:
SomaliMeaning:
"gift"Description:
Somali and East African form of Hiba.
- Heiress
Origin:
Word NameMeaning:
"a woman who will inherit property, a position, or a legacy"Description:
In this era of Royalty, Reign, and Chosen, Heiress isn't as shocking as it once might has been. A direct and declarative choice for those who want their daughter to carry on their legacy, Heiress feels similar in style to Empress and Princess.
- Hazen
Origin:
English, Dutch, GermanMeaning:
"gray, black; hare"Description:
An androgynous alternative to Hazel, Hayes, and Hayden, Hazen is predominantly used for boys at the moment, though it has been given to a handful of girls since the 2000s.
- Haniyah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"pleasant"Description:
Variant of Haniya
- Hawa
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Hawa is the Arabic equivalent of Eve in that it is the name used for the wife of first man Adam. More than 100 baby girls were named Hawa in the US last year.
- Honore
Description:
Honoré is a French feminine name (though also used for males in French culture) derived from the Latin 'honoratus,' meaning 'honored' or 'respected.' With roots dating back to ancient Rome, the name embodies dignity, integrity, and virtue. It gained prominence through notable bearers like the French novelist Honoré de Balzac, though his was the masculine form. As a feminine name, Honoré carries an elegant, sophisticated quality with its French pronunciation (oh-no-RAY) adding a touch of cosmopolitan flair. While consistently used in French-speaking regions, it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, making it an attractive option for parents seeking a name with historical depth, clear meaning, and cultural refinement without being overly popular.
- Harlee
Origin:
Spelling variation of Harley, EnglishMeaning:
"the long field"Description:
This invented spelling is much less popular than its biker counterpart. Regardless, it entered the US Top 1000 since 2012 and hung on there for more than a decade.
- Herenui
Origin:
TahitianMeaning:
"big love"Description:
The Tahitian roots of Herenui are here, which means love, and nui, which means big. So this South Sea Islander name can be translated as "big love".
- Hayward
Origin:
English occupational surnameMeaning:
"guardian of the hedged enclosure"Description:
An appealing alternative to Hayden and Hayes, perhaps in homage to Old Hollywood actress Rita Hayward.
- Heimoana
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"of the ocean"Description:
An elaboration on Moana, newly familiar thanks to the heroine of the eponymous 2016 Disney movie.
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