Boy Dog Names That Start With H

Photographer Newton...or that hard thing you wear on your head. 

Helmut

The vowel ending tilts this sharply toward the feminine, and at this point Havana still has some political implications as well. 

Havana

Like others in this vein, problematic due to the feminine Hailey connection. 

Hali

Herb is a masculine name that originated as a shortened form of Herbert, which comes from Germanic elements 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.' Primarily used in English-speaking countries, Herb peaked in popularity in the United States during the early 20th century. The name has a friendly, unpretentious quality that reflects its association with everyday herbs and plants, despite its martial etymological origins. Herb gained cultural recognition through notable bearers like American bandleader Herb Alpert and basketball player Herb Williams. While rarely given as a formal name to newborns today, it retains a warm, vintage charm that evokes the mid-century era. The name's brevity and straightforward pronunciation give it an accessible, down-to-earth character.

Herb

Sweet and southern-feeling, maybe thanks to Horton Foote, author of Tender Mercies and The Trip to Bountiful, not to mention the Dr. Seuss connection. 

Horton

Hubie is primarily a masculine name functioning as a diminutive form of Hubert, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright mind.' This friendly, approachable nickname has an inherently casual and affectionate quality. While Hubert has historical significance—having been borne by several saints and European nobility—Hubie represents its more playful, informal cousin. The name peaked in familiarity mid-20th century but has since become uncommon. Many may recognize it from the Adam Sandler character Hubie Dubois in 'Hubie Halloween.' Though rarely used as a legal given name, Hubie maintains a charm that evokes mid-century Americana and carries a warm, unpretentious character that some parents might find appealing for its vintage feel and friendly sound.

Hubie

Much less intimidating than the formal form, Aaprahami.

Hami

Hippie name with a sweet meaning. While theoretically gender-neutral, Harmony was given to nearly 1400 baby girls last year....and zero boys.

Harmony

A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club. 

Harbin

Though it may not be as sweet and gentle as, say, Violet, the purple-hued Hyacinth still might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a truly unconventional flower name. 

 In Greek mythology Hyacinthus was a Spartan youth accidentally killed by Apollo, from whose blood sprang a beautiful and fragrant flower, and it is also the name of several saints.

Hyacinth

Hyman was commonly used by first-generation Jewish immigrants to Anglicize Chaim, but similarities to terms like heinie and hymen have taken it out of the realm of modern possibility. The original Chaim would be preferable to Hyman.

Hyman

When you like Eric, but wish it were longer; also the name of a great early English poet. 

Herrick

Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.

Harm

A combination of hei "crown" and moana "ocean".

Heimoana

Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur" sound is currently out of fashion (and the word "hurl" may put some off).

Hurley

Chance has risen far on the baby-naming charts, but Hazard has a considerably more dangerous edge.  It was the middle name of famed US naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry.

Hazard

Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion. 

Halcyon

Hilaire, a name that has rarely been exported out of its native France, was originally bestowed in honor of the fourth century bishop and theologian St. Hilaire of Poitiers.

Hilaire

Baby-naming rule #984: forget any name that contains the syllable wig. 

Hartwig

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 'little'), possibly originally referring to someone who lived near a ridge. As a first name, Hitchcock is almost unheard of, making it among the most distinctive name choices possible. The surname gained considerable recognition through film director Alfred Hitchcock, lending the name associations with creativity, suspense, and artistic innovation. As a given name, it would certainly stand out, potentially leading to nicknames like Hitch. Its uniqueness would make it memorable in any context.