Baby Names

40 Baby Girl Names That Start With âHâ
From Heather to Holly, and everything in between.
Picking a name can be tricky business, and add in a theme? Youâve got some baby name research to do, my friend. But if youâve got your heart set on baby girl names that start with âHâ, Iâve got you covered with this extensive list of 40 baby names.
While many of us millennials had tons of peers with girl names that started with âAâ (myself included) and âJâ for boys, these lovely âHâ girl names simply werenât super common. I remember that, in my kindergarten class, there were so many Ashleys in our class we had to have an Ashley star, Ashley heart, and Ashley circle, where each Ashley had to draw the symbol along with their name when they turned in their work. Did I mention they all had the same last name? What are the odds? The nice thing with many of the âHâ girl names on this list is that theyâre not wildly out of usage or old-fashioned, but theyâre not the most popular baby names either.
If you name your daughter one of the baby girl names that start with âHâ from this list, at least with many of them, theyâll certainly be unique, and wonât have to draw a symbol next to their name.
1Harriet
Whether your favorite book as a kid was Harriet The Spy, or youâre just trying to go old school, this girl name that starts with âHâ will definitely be a winner.
2Honesty
This girl name that starts with âHâ could potentially be a self-fulfilling prophecy. And thereâs nothing wrong with having a bit of honesty, wouldnât you say?
3Halo
Whether itâs the name of your favorite video game back in high school and college or itâs your favorite BeyoncĂ© song, I can guarantee there will be no other girls in your daughterâs class named Halo.
4Heather
Talk about a â90s throwback. This lovely, soft-sounding name is evocative of nature â or of a particular cult-classic movie. Either way, itâs a classic and itâs not overly popular these days.
5Hensley
This girl name that starts with âHâ can actually be gender-neutral, if thatâs something that youâre looking for in a baby name. It means simply âwoody clearing.â You can also spell it Hensleigh, if youâd like to make it really stand out.
6Harlyn
I adore this name because it sounds musical and hip. The definition of this girl name that starts with âHâ is âgrey landâ or âarmy meadow.â
7Havana
Instead of going with Savannah, try Havana. If your family has a connection to Cuba, or Havana specifically, naming your baby Havana might be a nice way to honor that.
8Harlie
The definition of this girl name that starts with âHâ is âhare meadow.â It can be spelled a number of cute ways â try Harleigh, Harley, Harli, or Harly.
9Harper
Even though this girl name that starts with âHâ is pretty popular nowadays, itâs for good reason. This name is super cute and is gender neutral. The definition is âsomeone who plays the harp.â
10Heaven
Having a baby can feel like heaven on earth sometimes â on the very good days, at least â so why not name your child after the best feelings that parenthood can stir up?
11Helen
Older and more traditional, old-fashioned baby names are coming back into the spotlight, and Helen is firmly in that category. This girl name that starts with âHâ means âlightâ and your baby will definitely shine bright with this name.
12Hayden
Hayden is a gender neutral name, and itâs also just artsy, fun, and pretty unique.
13Hannah
Hannah is an oldie but a goodie. Also spelled âHanaâ it means âfavorâ or âgrace,â which is just as sweet sounding as the name itself.
14Halsey
Halsey means âhallowed islandâ and is also the name of an American singer and songwriter. There are only 706 people named Halsey in the United States, so your kid will definitely be unique.
15Harmony
Is your family full of musicians or music lovers? Perhaps Harmony is a girl name that starts with âHâ that would be a good fit for you.
16Harlow
Whether you spell this girl name that starts with âHâ Harlow, Harlo, or Harlowe, itâs definitely unique and will be perfect for your little unique girl.
17Hazel
Hazel means âthe Hazelnut treeâ and has English origin. This name seems to be popularly paired with the middle name Grace Iâve noticed, and if this flows for you, go for it.
18Hailey
Hailey means âhayâs meadowâ and is actually becoming a popular gender-neutral name. In Norse, it means âheroâ and âwise one,â so hopefully if you name your child Hailey, theyâll be wise and heroic.
19Holly
The name Holly comes from the holly plant, and its definition is âresilience and eternal life.â Itâs a lovely name for a winter baby.
20Helena
Helena also means âlightâ or âshining lightâ and it has Greek origins. If you wanted a three-syllable girl name that starts with H, Helena is a good pick.
21Hollis
Hollis means âdweller at holly treesâ and is a gender neutral name if youâre a family who likes to be surprised when a baby is born and wonât know the sex. Youâve got your bases covered.
22Hope
The definition of Hope is âa positive expectation,â and naming a baby Hope for a girl name that starts with âHâ is such a beautiful tribute to their life.
23Honor
The definition of Honor is âdignity and reputation,â and if youâre feeling lucky and honored to have a brand new bundle of joy, this name might be a perfect fit for your family.
24Henley
Henley means âhigh meadow,â so if youâre a fan of nature baby names, Henley would be a great pick.
25Hermione
If youâre a Harry Potter fan, Hermione would be a great tribute to the fandom, and your daughter will surely be brave, cunning, smart, and fierce â just like her namesake.
26Hillary
This classically preppy baby girl name that starts with âHâ means âcheerful, merry, propitious, and gracious.â Such positive and happy adjectives to describe your baby girl.
27Hylda
Since this girl name that starts with âHâ means âbattle, glorious warfare,â I can only imagine that your daughter will be tough as nails and a fighter herself. If sheâs a NICU baby, this may be the perfect name for her.
28Harleen
Harleen means âhare meadow.â I just canât help picturing a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers and little white bunnies hopping about while a gorgeous smelling spring breeze wafts through the air.
29Heidi
Heidi means ânobleâ and is sweet, classic and simple. Itâs familiar without being over-used, too.
30Hannalee
The name Hannalee means âfavor, grace,â and is a really unique girl name that starts with âHâ.
31Hanita
This gorgeous girl name that starts with H has an even more beautiful meaning. Hanita means, âdivine grace,â or âgrace of the gods.â
32Hildi
Want to ensure your girl is tough as nails? Name her Hildi, as it means âready for battle.â
33Hette
This girl name that starts with âHâ means âhome leaderâ or âlord of the manor,â which is exactly what it feels like your baby is, from the day your child is born.
34Hilly
Hilly means âgreatly praised; cheerful, happy,â and it really makes sense because the name Hilly just sounds playful and fun.
35Hoda
Hoda is an Arabic name that means âright, guidance,â and is also the name of the super fun TV personality and author Hoda Kotb on the Today show.
36Hyacinth
Hyacinth is Greek and means âthe blue larkspur flowerâ or âthe color purple.â Itâs a truly unique name and is really fun to say.
37Hecate
Hecate is the name of the chief goddess who presides over magic and spells. Sheâs a powerful goddess who is always accompanied by her dogs, and if you name your daughter Hecate, sheâll for sure be a a force of nature.
38Hiyam
This Arabic girl name that starts with âHâ means âlove and passionate,â which would be a lovely name for a daughter.
39Harlem
Harlem is a neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, so if you have an affinity for the great city, live there, or want your daughter to have a name that reflects a place thatâs meaningful to you, then this girl name that starts with âHâ is for you.
40Honey
Naming your daughter Honey will ensure she is just as sweet as her namesake. I just know it.
You canât go wrong with a girl name that starts with âHâ, and one of these 40 names will go perfectly with your familyâs theme or desire to be unique.