Choosing your baby’s name is more than just a task—it’s a thrilling adventure, filled with love, excitement, and slight anticipation. Our list of 50 English baby boy names starting with H is here to inspire, guide, and make this journey even more special.
Notable People With ‘H’ Names
‘H’ has been the initial of many influential figures. Notable personalities such as Hollywood’s heartthrob Harrison Ford, the acclaimed novelist Herman Melville, and the pioneering business magnate Howard Hughes, have all made an indelible mark with their ‘H’ names.
| Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Henry | Henri, Enrique | Ruler of the home |
| 2. Harry | Harrison, Harold | Army ruler |
| 3. Hayden | Haydn, Haden | Fire, heathen |
| 4. Hunter | Hunt, Huntley | One who hunts |
| 5. Hugo | Hugh, Ugo | Mind, intellect |
| 6. Heath | Heathcliff, Heth | Wasteland, heathen |
| 7. Howard | Howe, Ward | Heart brave |
| 8. Harley | Harlie, Harleigh | Hare’s meadow |
| 9. Hector | Hektor, Ector | Holding fast |
| 10. Holden | Holdin, Holdyn | Deep valley |
| 11. Harvey | Harvie, Harvee | Battle worthy |
| 12. Hudson | Hutson, Hudsen | Son of Hudd |
| 13. Hamilton | Hamil, Hamble | Beautiful mountain |
| 14. Harris | Harrison, Hari | Son of Harry |
| 15. Horace | Horacio, Horaz | Timekeeper |
| 16. Herbert | Herbie, Herbart | Bright army |
| 17. Hampton | Hamptun, Hamton | Home settlement |
| 18. Hartley | Hart, Harte | Stag meadow |
| 19. Hobart | Hobert, Hobard | Bright mind |
| 20. Harold | Harald, Herald | Army power |
| 21. Hastings | Hasting, Hastyngs | Swift one |
| 22. Huxley | Hux, Huxly | From Hugh’s meadow |
| 23. Hardy | Hardie, Hardee | Bold, brave |
| 24. Hawkins | Hawkin, Hawk | Little hawk |
| 25. Hadrian | Hadrien, Adriano | Dark one |
| 26. Hal | Hall, Hale | Army ruler |
| 27. Hank | Hanke, Hanks | Estate ruler |
| 28. Hanson | Hans, Hansen | Son of Hans |
| 29. Herschel | Hershel, Hersh | Deer |
| 30. Hidalgo | Hidalgus, Hidalgu | Noble one |
| 31. Hiram | Hirom, Hylam | Exalted brother |
| 32. Hogan | Hagan, Hogen | Young |
| 33. Hopkins | Hopkin, Hopkyns | Son of Hob |
| 34. Horatio | Horatius, Horatian | Timekeeper |
| 35. Humphrey | Humfrey, Humphry | Peaceful warrior |
| 36. Hyde | Hyden, Hyd | From the hide |
| 37. Hodge | Hodges, Hodgin | Mind, spirit |
| 38. Howell | Howel, Howle | Eminent, remarkable |
| 39. Hubert | Hughbert, Hobart | Bright heart |
| 40. Huck | Huckle, Hucks | Little hound |
| 41. Hyatt | Hiatt, Hyat | High gate |
| 42. Hagan | Hagen, Hagin | Youthful one |
| 43. Hewitt | Hewett, Hewlett | Little Hugh |
| 44. Holmes | Holms, Holm | River island |
| 45. Hamilton | Hamil, Hamble | Treeless hill |
| 46. Harlow | Harloe, Harlee | Army hill |
| 47. Holland | Hollan, Holand | Wooded land |
| 48. Hutch | Huch, Hutsch | Bright in mind and spirit |
| 49. Holmes | Holms, Holm | River island |
| 50. Humphrey | Humfrey, Humphry | Peaceful warrior |
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your joyous journey of selecting a name for your baby boy! We hope our list of 50 English baby boy names beginning with H offered unique options and sparked fresh inspiration. Don’t forget, we have plenty more baby name idea lists right here on our site. Keep exploring, and remember, every name carries its own unique story. Happy Naming!
