Updated October 2026
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French, English
"holly tree"
An intriguing surname option with ties to the natural world and to cool names like Hollis and Holland. But beware: another origin of the surname is from Old French horier meaning "pimp, brothel…
American invented name
"heather field"
Combining "Hez", a short form of Heather, and the -ley suffix meaning "field, clearing", Hezly is a modern invented name that has yet to catch on. US Olympic gymnast Hezly Rivera might change that…
English word name
An off-beat Puritan era virtue name with a bright, optimistic meaning. Hopestill has occasionally been used as a unisex name, such as in the case of missionary Hopestill Pillow or builder Hopestill…
Short form of Helen or Helena, Greek
"torch; shining light"
Helly is not a nickname you hear every day, but Helly (short for Helena) Riggs is a character on TV's Severance . Both Helen and Helena are starting to trend upwards, which may make Helly more…
Indian, Sanskrit
"happiness"
A Sanskrit name with a cheerful meaning, it comes from the element harsa meaning "happiness". It is a cognate to names such as Harshida, Harshini and Harshal. The name of a 7th century Indian king,…
"widespread destruction or mayhem"
While some parents are going for Truce, Haven, Peace, and Klarity, others are opting for Riot (or Ryatt), Wilder, Pistol — and now, Havoc. Given to a small number of boys each year since 2008, this…
Greek
"youth"
The name of the Greek goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera, is rarely used today but may be ripe for revival considering the popularity of rhyming Phoebe. Sweet as Bebe but with the…
Feminine form of Heinrich, German
"home ruler"
A spiky feminine form of Heinrich, Henry, and Henrik, Henrike is a German, Danish, and Austrian equivalent to English Henrietta. It has ranked in the German Top 500 during the 2020s, making it…
Spanish from Native American word name
"hurricane"
Hurricane is a storm, but it's also an American name , thanks to rising tennis star Hurricane Black -- whose sister's name is Tornado. There's no reason this tempestuous choice can't work for boys…
Surname; modern invented name
Harleth is a name which probably stems from combining the oh-so-trendy Harlow with the evergreen Elizabeth. However, literary parents may also remember the beautiful but difficult character Gwendolen…
Hawaiian
"bright, polished, gleaming, unsullied"
Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.
botanical name
Despite the beauty of this flower's appearance and fragrance, this is one of the clumsier flower names.
Greek mythology name
"willpower or far-reaching"
In Greek mythology, Hecate is associated with witchcraft and magic. The name may mean "willpower" or "far-reaching". She was often associated with the moon and with storms, making this name a good…
Finnish
"pearl"
A punchy alternative to Pearl as it gains popularity, it may also be used as a short form of Vilhelmina or Wilhelmina.
Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird? This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of…
English word name, nature name, and surname name
While Hill reads as a nickname for Hillary, adding an S puts it in the same category as plural nature names like Rivers and Brooks. It also softens the name's image: one hill is an obstacle, but many…
"evening, evening star"
Hesper is a feminine form of Hesperus, the name of the Greek mythological personification of the Evening Star. The Hesperides are daughters of nymphs of the evening. Hesper may be related to the name…
Scottish surname
"holiday"
This ancient Scottish surname may be pagan in origin, referring to a "holy day", but today it makes an attractive and unique Scottish name for girls . Halliday has many spelling variations and…
French from German
"comrade in arms"
French form of Hildegard
Hebrew
"festive"
One of the wives of King David in the Old Testament.