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English
"land with hills"
The Anglophile Howard.
English or Irish surname
Howlan is an uncommon surname-turned-first credited with a range of derivations and meanings. Its most likely roots are in Old English or Irish. It may be derived from the surname Howland, which…
Howlen is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant spelling of Howland, an Old English surname meaning 'from the high land,' or possibly a creative modern…
Hubbard is a masculine name of English origin that began as a surname derived from ancient Germanic elements, possibly meaning "bright heart" or "bright spirit." The name carries historical gravitas…
Old Norse
"mind, spirit, thought"
"Huggin? As in 'it out'?" It's probably a fatal flaw, even with Old Norse names becoming fashionable. The same evocative root word, though, forms the basis of the more familiar Hugo.
Hulbard is a rare masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely combines elements like 'hul' (possibly related to 'hold' meaning gracious or loyal) and 'bard' (poet or singer), creating a name that…
Hulburd is an extremely rare masculine name with likely Germanic or Old English origins. This surname-turned-first-name may derive from ancient elements relating to concepts like 'bright hill' or…
Humfrid is a masculine name with ancient Germanic origins, representing a historical form of Humphrey. The name combines elements meaning 'giant' or 'bear' and 'peace,' creating a powerful meaning of…
Humfried is a masculine name with medieval Germanic origins, representing an ancient form of what eventually became the more familiar Humphrey in English. It derives from the elements 'hun' meaning…
Hunfredo is a masculine name of Germanic origin and is a variation of Humphrey or Humfredo. The name derives from elements meaning 'giant' or 'bear' and 'peace,' creating the meaning 'peaceful giant'…
Hungarian
"Hun"
In Hungarian mythology, brothers Hunor and Magor were the ancestors of the Hun and the Magyar ethnic groups. The name Hun is of uncertain etymology, although it is most likely Turkic in origin.
Tasmanian tree name
"huon river pine"
A name gaining recognition in Australia, based on the huon pine tree which grows in Tasmania. Boatbuilders especially love this rare wood, which floats well, is resistant to rot, and has a strong…
Mayan
"triple heart of the universe"
Huracan is the supreme Mayan god whose name inspired the hurricane. If Storm and Sky can make names, why not Huracan?
Husein is a masculine name with deep Islamic roots, representing a variant spelling of Hussein or Husayn. The name derives directly from Arabic, meaning 'good' or 'handsome.' It holds profound…
Anglicized variation of Chaim
"life"
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…
Greek
"the high one"
In Greek mythology, Hyperion is one of the twelve Titans: children of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky). Hyperion presides over heavenly light, and is the father of Helios (Sun), Selene (Moon), and Eos…
Hyram is a masculine name that represents a variation of Hiram, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'exalted brother' or 'high-born.' In the Bible, Hiram was the name of a king of Tyre who helped…
Iagan is a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic roots, considered a variant of the more common name Eoghan (often anglicized as Owen). The name ultimately derives from the Celtic word 'eugenos,'…
Ibhar is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in biblical texts as one of King David's sons. The name means 'He chooses' or 'election,' suggesting divine selection or choosing.…
Basque
"river"
Ibon is a masculine Basque name with ancient origins in the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. Compact and distinctive, Ibon has remained somewhat…
