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Holley is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Holly, derived from the English word for the holly tree with its distinctive red berries and green leaves. The name carries strong…
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If you like names that are not really names -- some say, the wave of the future -- Harbor has an attractive sound as well as an appealing meaning and image.
Polish; Belarusian, from Greek
"calm, healer"
This sweet Polish & Belarusian form of Galina has a serene meaning and comes with the cute nickname Hallie. Very usable internationally even outside of the Slavic countries.
Hindu
"dark, tawny"
Familiar via Harry, but much more worldly.
Arabic variation of Aaron
"exalted, high"
This common Arabic name is related to Aaron, but feels far more distinctive in the US. Haroun Khalifa is the protagonist of Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories .
Diminutive of Howard, English, Germanic, Norse
"high guardian; brave heart"
Old school Howard has fallen out of fashion in recent years, having been a Top 100 choice in the US from the 1880s until the 1960s. Short form Howie, however, might have more potential, with its…
Hayleigh is a modern feminine variant of Hayley, combining the traditional spelling with the popular '-leigh' ending. Originating from English surnames derived from place names, it literally means…
Hajar is a feminine name of Arabic origin with profound religious significance in Islamic tradition. It honors Hajar (Hagar in Biblical texts), the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of…
Harleen is a feminine name of Punjabi and Sikh origin, combining elements that mean 'God's love' or 'with God's grace.' The name blends 'Har' (a reference to God) with 'leen' (absorbed or immersed).…
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
Hilary (also spelled with two 'l's) is a hot potato of a name, so closely identified with Sen. Clinton that it's hard for most parents to see it as a baby name. A pity, really, as it's got so much…
English, German
"enclosure, hedge"
A cool, surname-style name, Haynes ultimately comes from the Germanic names, Hagen or Hagano. It fits in to the contemporary trend for -s ending names like Hayes, Townes, Brooks, and Briggs. Brought…
English
"hill settlement"
Do you really want to name your baby after a hotel? Or a famous-for-being-famous starlet?
"heathery hill"
Rarely heard Hayden alternative -- though, mark our words, you'll spend your life correcting everyone's pronunciation and spelling.
Havanna is a feminine name inspired by the vibrant capital city of Cuba, Havana. The doubled 'n' in this spelling variation adds a distinctive touch. As a place name turned personal name, Havanna…
English or Dutch
"leaper, dancer; hop grower"
Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.
English occupational name
"hoop-maker"
Lively, friendly surname that might appeal to basketball fans.
Haileigh is a contemporary spelling variation of Hailey, which originated as an English surname derived from 'hay' and 'leah,' meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow.' This elaborated spelling emerged…
