Girls Names F Through J

Hurricane

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…

Husna

Husna is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful,' 'pretty,' or 'good.' It derives from the Arabic word 'husn' (حُسْن) meaning beauty or excellence. In Islamic tradition, Al-Husna appears…

Hutton

English, Scottish surname

"ridge enclosure"

Hunter is gaining favor among girls, as is Sutton, and for those in search of something less common, surname-style Hutton might just be the one, as it blends elements of both. Used quietly for boys…

Huxley

English

"inhospitable place"

Huxley is an increasingly popular surname-name for baby boys in the US and now is beginning to be used for girls as well. The -ley suffix, usually denoting a place, is common in names for both…

Huyana

Native American

"rain falling"

A Miwok tribe name with a pleasant meaning.

Hyacinth

Flower name, from Greek

"blue larkspur; precious stone"

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 unusual flower name. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was…

Hyacintha

Hyacintha is the feminine form of Hyacinth, a name derived from Greek mythology. In the myth, Hyacinth was a beautiful youth beloved by the god Apollo who was accidentally killed, with a flower…

Hyacinthe

Hyacinthe is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the name of the purple-blue flower called hyacinth. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo. The feminine…

Hyacinthia

Hyacinthia is a feminine name with ancient Greek roots, derived from the flower name Hyacinth. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo, who was tragically transformed…

Hyacinthie

Hyacinthie is a feminine name derived from Hyacinth, which originates from Greek mythology. In the myth, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo and accidentally killed, from whose blood…

Hydra

Greek

"water serpent"

Hydra is the largest of the 88 constellations, whose name was inspired by Hydra of Lerna, a serpentine, multi-headed monster of Greek mythology who resided in Lake Lerna.

Hye

Korean

"wisdom, intelligence"

One of the few Korean names to migrate to Western culture, via supermodel Hye Park.