Unique Names that Start With H

This highly unusual name -- the Halycyone was a mythic bird who could calm the seas -- conjures up images of utter peace and tranquility because of the phrase "Halycon days"...and the sleeping pill. 

Halcyon

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 role model you want for your child.

Haman

Abraham's brother and Caleb's son in the Old Testament, also known as Aran. Haran is one simple and virtually unused Biblical name.

Haran

An Old Testament name and a biblical place name, Havilah has the vibrant meaning "to twist, to dance". It has appeared almost exclusively for girls in the US stats.

Havilah

Latin variation of Eli used in the Old and New Testament.

Heli

Greek name featured in the New Testament.

Herod

Old Testament masculine name that could fit in well with contemporary baby names.

Huri

One of the wives of King David in the Old Testament.

Haggith

Helah

Herodias

Hodiah

Prettier than the other name the plant goes by, Hortensia.

Hydrangea

A name inspired by such popular choices as Hailey, Halsey, and Hallie.

Hailsey

While Haidee may sound like a variant of Heidi or Hailey, it's actually a separate name with a literary history. First appearing in Byron's epic poem Don Juan (1819), it was likely inspired by the Greek word aidoios meaning "modest, reserved". 
 
It was later used (in the form of Haydée) in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas in 1844.

Haidee

Hickory

Before there was esteemed actress Anne Hathaway, there was Anne Hathaway, wife of Shakespeare — the former being named after the latter.
 
Either Anne Hathaway would be appropriate to honor with this attractive surname, and Hattie makes a sweet nickname.

Hathaway

Although it's more commonly seen as a surname, Haviland is occasionally used as a first name, particularly for girls.
 
The hircine meaning makes Haviland an appropriate name for a baby Capricorn.

Haviland

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

Heimoana

An elaboration on Moana, newly familiar thanks to the heroine of the eponymous 2016 Disney movie.

An alternative to the more familiar Aviva. 

Haviva

unique names that start with the letter H, including Halcyon, Haman, Haran, Havilah, Heli, Herod, Huri, Haggith, Helah, Herodias, Hodiah, Hydrangea, Hailsey, Haidee, Hickory, Hathaway, Haviland, Heimoana, Heimoana, and Haviva. (Page 11)

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