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    English Girl Names Starting With H

    148 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a English girl's name that starts with H? Here are 148 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. English names range from old Anglo-Saxon classics to modern surname-style and nature names.

    Top picks

    1. Harper — “Harp player, musical spirit”
    2. Hazel — “Hazel tree, wise”
    3. Hayden — “Hay valley”
    4. Holly — “Holly tree”
    5. Hattie — “Ruler of the home”
    6. Harriet — “Ruler of the home”
    7. Henrietta — “Ruler of the home”
    8. Honovi — “A unisex name of English origin that translates to a strong deer, representing both physical power and the grace of nature.”
    9. Hallan — “A unisex English name meaning from the manor halls. It describes a person who lived at or worked in a large noble residence.”
    10. Halyn — “Unique.”
    • Girl · English · “Residing in a nook, recess, or remote valley”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name variant of Haley, meaning hero; it is also famously associated with the Ethiopian name meaning power or might.”

    • Girl · English · “Residing in a nook, recess, or remote valley”

    • Girl · English · “A Native American Hopi name meaning the time of waiting. It specifically refers to the period of the waiting moon.”

    • Girl · English · “This English name translates to the house of the rising sun. It evokes imagery of dawn and new beginnings within a domestic setting.”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex English name meaning from the manor halls. It describes a person who lived at or worked in a large noble residence.”

    • Girl · English · “Dweller at the hall meadow”

    • Girl · English · “This name of Native American and English usage signifies someone who is fortunate or possesses happy fortune.”

    • Unisex · English · “Residence name.”

    • Girl · English · “A name of Hopi Native American origin meaning spirit warrior. It represents a person with a strong spiritual essence and a protective nature.”

    • Girl · English · “Favor; favor; grace. biblical mother of the prophet samuel”

    • Unisex · English · “An English unisex name meaning a meadow of the hares, serving as a feminine variation of Harley.”

    • Girl · English · “An English male name that describes a person dwelling by the hares' hill or a rocky hill.”

    • Girl · English · “A sweet feminine form of Harley, meaning 'meadow of the hares', evoking images of peaceful nature and playful spirit.”

    • Girl · English · “Unity; concord; musically in tune. harmonia was the mythological daughter of aphrodite”

    • Unisex · English · “Army ruler; army commander. army, weald power. derivative of hereweald. famous bearers: king harold ii of england who was killed in the battle of hastings in 1066”

    • Girl · English · “Harp player, musical spirit”

    • Girl · English · “Ruler of the home”

    • Unisex · English · “Residence name.”

    • Girl · English · “This English name describes a person who is full of love and joy. It combines soft phonetic elements to convey a happy and affectionate nature.”

    • Girl · English · “An English feminine name that poetically translates to a footprint in the sand.”

    • Girl · English · “Ruler of the home”

    • Girl · English · “This name is derived from the Algonquin word for an old woman. It is used in English contexts to honor maternal elders.”

    • Girl · English · “Hausisse is a name with a warm, respectful meaning, signifying an 'old woman', and also an 'old woman' in Algonquian.”

    • Girl · English · “Form of haven.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English habitational name meaning from the hedged meadow. It refers to a clearing or field that is safely enclosed.”

    • Unisex · English · “Hay valley”

    • Unisex · English · “Haydin is a lovely name, embodying qualities like 'strong, independent, loving'. A beautiful wish for your child's personality.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English surname and given name referring to someone who lived by a hedged area or an enclosure.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name meaning lives in the hall. It is a variant of Hale, referring to a resident of a manor or large house.”

    • Girl · English · “An English female name that refers to someone living near a hay meadow or a clearing.”

    • Girl · English · “A popular English name for girls derived from the surname Haley, meaning a meadow of hay.”

    • Girl · English · “Hazel tree, wise”

    • Girl · English · “This English name refers to the hazel tree or the nut it produces, derived from the Old English word haesel.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name functioning as a form of Hazel. It carries the meaning of a commander or leader, often associated with the hazel tree.”

    • Unisex · English · “Heather is a beautiful name, inspired by 'a flowering plant,' symbolizing beauty, resilience, and natural charm.”

    • Girl · English · “The tragedy of macbeth queen of the witches”

    • Girl · English · “From the name hedda; warfare. variant of hedwig”

    • Unisex · English · “A variant of the name Hedia, this name is understood to mean the voice of the Lord or a divine message.”

    • Girl · English · “Warrior mother spirit; warrior mother spirit (hopi)”

    • Girl · English · “Form of helen bright one; variant of helen. in mythology the abduction of zeuss mortal daughter helen sparked the trojan war”

    • Girl · English · “A variant of the old german name helewidis, meaning hale and wide”

    • Girl · English · “The shining light ; in mythology , helen was the most beautiful woman in the world”

    • Girl · English · “Ruler of the home”

    • Girl · English · “An English variant of the name Esther, which means star. It has been a common name in Western cultures for centuries, denoting celestial light.”

    • Girl · English · “A radiant name meaning 'light from the sun' or 'sunshine.' It's perfect for a child who brings warmth and brightness into your life.”

    • Unisex · English · “Hide is a name that suggests a strong and excellent warrior. It originates from the concept of a hide, implying a place of safety or strength.”

    • Girl · English · “Derived from Old English and Norse roots, this name means battle or battle maid, often associated with strength.”

    • Girl · English · “Battle. battle maid; protector, valkyrie; variant of hildegarde: battle. glorious, warfare. in scandinavian mythology hildegard was a valkyrie sent by odin to escort battle heroes to valhalla”

    • Girl · English · “An English and Germanic name meaning battle maid, often associated with noble strength and valkyries.”

    • Girl · English · “Cheerful; variant of hilary: joyful, glad. cheerful. derived from the latin name hilarius”

    • Girl · English · “In an English context, this name refers to a ceremonial instrument. It suggests a connection to music, ritual, or formal celebrations.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name derived from Hollis, signifying someone who lives near the valley or a grove of holly trees.”

    • Unisex · English · “Plant with red berries; the holly tree. common name given christmas girl babies”

    • Girl · English · “Holly tree”

    • Girl · English · “A sweet English name that refers to the golden nectar made by bees. It is commonly used as an affectionate term of endearment.”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex name of English origin that translates to a strong deer, representing both physical power and the grace of nature.”

    • Girl · English · “Trust, faith.”

    • Girl · English · “Derived from the feminine form of the roman clan name hortensius; gardener natural vigorous amorous”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name meaning guardian of the home, originally denoting a high official or a brave heart.”

    • Girl · English · “A Native American name that describes the act of carrying seeds within a burden basket, symbolizing preparation and growth.”

    • Girl · English · “Huette is an English name meaning little Hugh. It serves as a feminine diminutive form of the traditional name Hugh.”

    • Girl · English · “A Hopi name meaning shelled corn, used to represent nourishment and agricultural roots.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name meaning from the hunter's meadow. It is a topographic surname that transitioned into a first name, signifying a grassy clearing.”

    • Girl · English · “This English name has historical roots and is notably mentioned in early poetry and traditional literature.”

    • Girl · English · “Originating from Algonquin roots, this name simply means beautiful. it is a short, elegant name used to denote physical or spiritual beauty.”

    • Girl · English · “Huyana is a poetic name, meaning 'rain falling,' symbolizing refreshment, growth, and natural beauty.”

    • Girl · English · “Variation of hilda, battle battle maid; variant of hildegard: battle. glorious, warfare. in scandinavian mythology hildegard was a valkyrie sent by odin to escort battle heroes to valhalla”

    • Girl · English · “River.”

    • Girl · English · “Girl in heather.”

    • Girl · English · “From the heath covered meadow”

    • Girl · English · “Nut.”

    • Girl · English · “Summers beauty.”

    • Girl · English · “Hero.”

    • Girl · English · “A form of hayley”

    • Girl · English · “Hero.”

    • Unisex · English · “Hall of light.”

    • Girl · English · “Field of hay”

    • Girl · English · “Peaceful home.”

    • Girl · English · “Peaceful home.”

    • Girl · English · “Memorial.”

    • Girl · English · “Peaceful home.”

    • Girl · English · “From the hall near the meadow”

    • Girl · English · “Salmon.”

    • Unisex · English · “Unique.”

    • Girl · English · “A syrian goddess.”

    • Girl · English · “Meadow of wild animals”

    • Girl · English · “Faithful.”

    • Girl · English · “A stone.”

    • Unisex · English · “Joyful.”

    • Girl · English · “A goddess.”

    • Girl · English · “A form of harley”

    • Girl · English · “A form of harley”

    • Unisex · English · “Spacious meadow.”

    • Girl · English · “A combination of harley & ann”

    • Girl · English · “A form of harley”

    • Unisex · English · “From the hare's land”

    • Unisex · English · “Meadow of the hares”

    • Unisex · English · “From the hare's lake”

    • Unisex · English · “Home ruler”

    • Girl · English · “Warrior.”

    • Girl · English · “A form of heaven”

    • Girl · English · “Grace of god.”

    • Unisex · English · “Hedge or enclosure”

    • Unisex · English · “From the hay land”

    • Girl · English · “Hall of light.”

    • Girl · English · “Field of hay.”

    • Girl · English · “Hazelnut tree”

    • Girl · English · “Peaceful home.”

    • Girl · English · “Sister.”

    • Girl · English · “From the heavens.”

    • Girl · English · “Heavenly.”

    • Girl · English · “Heaven.”

    • Girl · English · “Friend in battle”

    • Girl · English · “Friend in battle”

    • Unisex · English · “Touch.”

    • Unisex · English · “Holy spring”

    • Girl · English · “A familiar form of henrietta”

    • Girl · English · “Battle maid.”

    • Unisex · English · “From the hill”

    • Unisex · English · “Cheerful”

    • Girl · English · “Beautiful sky.”

    • Girl · English · “Love and care”

    • Girl · English · “Beloved child.”

    • Girl · English · “Waterfall.”

    • Girl · English · “Holy.”

    • Girl · English · “Festive day.”

    • Unisex · English · “From holland.”

    • Girl · English · “A form of holly”

    • Unisex · English · “Near the holly.”

    • Girl · English · “A combination of holly & ann”

    • Girl · English · “A short form of hollyann”

    • Girl · English · “Sweet.”

    • Girl · English · “Sweet.”

    • Unisex · English · “Small hill”

    • Girl · English · “Unknown”

    • Girl · English · “Bright or famous.”

    • Girl · English · “Bright or famous.”

    • Girl · English · “Bright or famous.”

    • Girl · English · “Bright or famous.”

    • Girl · English · “Little hugh.”

    • Girl · English · “Little hugh.”

    • Girl · English · “Little hugh.”

    • Girl · English · “Little hugh.”

    • Unisex · English · “Island in the meadow”

    • Unisex · English · “Modesty, Humbleness”

    • Girl · English · “Sweet.”

    • Unisex · English · “Expression of joy”

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