It’s here – the holy grail of gender-neutral names. The letter H is a happy letter with plenty of hardy, heartfelt, and even humorous names to choose from (think: Hashtag!). So if you’re hunting for gender-neutral names starting with H, hop on into our list.
Hachi
Hachi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Eight.” Hachi, short for Hachikō, was an Akita dog who famously waited for his owner at the train station for ten years after the owner passed away.
Hadar
Hadar is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Splendor or glory.”
Hahn
Hahn is a name of German origins meaning “Rooster.”
Hahnunah
Hahnunah is a name of Native American origins meaning “Earth, Great Turtle, North America.”
Haiku
Haiku is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Form of Japanese Poetry.”
Hale
Hale is a name of English origins meaning “From the Remote Valley.”
Halen
Halen is a name of English origins meaning “From the hay land.” This name is often associated with the name Van Halen, as in Eddie Van Halen and his eponymous rock band.
Photo by Carl Lender
Halia
Halia is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Memorial.”
Hallam
Hallam is a name of English origins meaning “Dweller at the rocks.”
Halston
Halston is a name of English origins meaning “Holy stone.”
Halyn
Halyn is a name of American origins meaning “Unique and special, unlike another.”
Hamilton
Hamilton is a name of English origins meaning “From Hamela’s settlement.” Alexander Hamilton, subject of the award-winning musical Hamilton, was a Founding Father of the United States.
Photo by Steve Jurvetson
Hammy
Hammy is a name of English origins meaning “Hot” or “Showoff.”
Hananiah
Hananiah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Grace, mercy.”
Hancock
Hancock is a name of English origins meaning “Son of John.” John Hancock was a United States Founding Father known for his signature.
Haneul
Haneul is a name of Korean origins meaning “Sky, heaven.”
Hanzila
Hanzila is a name of African origins meaning “Road, path.”
Hao
Hao is a name of Vietnamese origins meaning “Good, perfect.”
Happy
Happy is a name of American origins meaning “Joyful.”
Harbor
Harbor is a name of English origins meaning “Boat dock on the shore.”
Harding
Harding is a name of English origins meaning “Hard-working, strong.” This name may be associated with Warren G. Harding, the 29th U.S. president, or Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding.
Photo by Andrew Parodi
Harlequin
Harlequin is a name of French origins meaning “Mute pantomime clown.”
Harrell
Harrell is a name of English origins meaning “Good head of hair.”
Harrington
Harrington is a name of English origins meaning “From the stony ground.”
Hartley
Hartley is a name of English origins meaning “Deer field.”
Harue
Harue is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Springtime bay.”
Haruka
Haruka is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Faraway, distant.”
Hashtag
Hashtag is a name of American origins meaning this symbol: #
Havana
Havana is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Of the Habana people.” It’s also the name of the capital of Cuba.
Haviland
Haviland is a name of English origins meaning “From Haverland.”
Havoc
Havoc is a name of English origins meaning “Chaos, trouble.”
Hawaii
Hawaii is a name of Hawaiian origins, stemming from the U.S. State.
Hawk
Hawk is a name of English origins meaning “Like the bird.” It may be associated with American skateboarder Tony Hawk.
Photo by Stuart Sevastos – BDO Vert Skate Jam @ McCallum Park
Hawkeye
Hawkeye is a name of American origins meaning “Vigilant.”
Hawking
Hawking is a name of English origins meaning “Hawk-like.”
Hawkins
Hawkins is a name of English origins meaning “Works with hawks.”
Hawthorn
Hawthorn is a name of English origins meaning “Lives near a hedge.”
Haynes
Haynes is a name of English origins meaning “Enclosure.”
Hazen
Hazen is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Smooth, beautiful.”
Heartlee
Heartlee is a name of American origins meaning “Heart field” or “Deer field.”
Hefner
Hefner is a name of German origins meaning “Pottery maker.”
Heimana
Heimana is a name of Polynesian origins meaning “Sacred crown moving the sky.”
Heir
Heir is a name of English origins meaning “One who inherits.”
Helki
Helki is a name of Native American origins meaning “To touch.”
Hendricks
Hendricks is a name of English origins meaning “Family of Hendrick/Heinrich.”
Henna
Henna is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Natural dye.”
Hennessy
Hennessy is a name of Irish origins meaning “One strength, energy.”
Hensley
Hensley is a name of English origins meaning “Woody clearing.”
Hero
Hero is a name of Greek origins meaning “Brave one of the people.”
Heron
Heron is a name of Greek origins meaning “Hero.”
Herrera
Herrera is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Iron worker.”
Hess
Hess is a name of German origins meaning “Hooded.”
Hewez
Hewez is a name of Arabic origins with an unknown meaning.
Hewson
Hewson is a name of English origins meaning “Son of Hugh.”
Hickory
Hickory is a name of American origins meaning “North American hardwood tree.”
Hien
Hien is a name of Vietnamese origins meaning “Meek and gentle.”
Higgins
Higgins is a name of English origins meaning “Descendant of Uigin.”
Hikaru
Hikaru is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Light, radiance.”
Hikmat
Hikmat is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Wisdom.”
Hilaire
Hilaire is a name of French origins meaning “Cheerful.”
Hill
Hill is a name of English origins meaning “Lives on or near a hill.”
Hillary
Hillary is a name of English origins meaning “Cheerful, happy.” Historically, Hillary is a man’s name but came to be assigned to females in the 20th century. This name is often associated with politician Hillary Rodham Clinton or actress Hilary Duff.
Hilliard
Hilliard is a name of English origins meaning “War stronghold.”
Hinata
Hinata is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Sunflower, facing the sun.”
Hines
Hines is a name of English origins meaning “Deer keeper.”
Hira
Hira is a name of Indian origins meaning “Diamond.”
Hiromi
Hiromi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Wide, broad, abundant, beautiful.”
Hodges
Hodges is a name of English origins meaning “Family of Roger.”
Hoka
Hoka is a name of Maori origins meaning “Fly over the earth.”
Hokaratcha
Hokaratcha is a name of Native American origins meaning “Pole cat.”
Hollace
Hollace is a name of English origins meaning “Near the holly.”
Holloway
Holloway is a name of English origins meaning “Holy spring.”
Hollywood
Hollywood is a name of English origins meaning “Land of the holly bush.”
Holmes
Holmes is a name of English origins meaning “Lives near small island or islet.” This name is often associated with fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.
Photo by Fat Les
Holton
Holton is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Honilette
Honilette is an American name with an unknown meaning.
Hood
Hood is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Hood maker.”
Hooper
Hooper is a name of English origins and is an occupational name.
Hoowanneka
Hoowanneka is a name of Native American origins meaning “Little elk.”
Hopeton
Hopeton is a name of American origins meaning “Town of hope.”
Hopkins
Hopkins is a name of English origins meaning “Family of Hob/Robert.”
Hopper
Hopper is a name of American origins meaning “One who hops.” Grace Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist.
Horizon
Horizon is a name of American origins meaning “Apparent edge of land.”
Horn
Horn is a name of English origins meaning “Horn player or maker.”
Hosa
Hosa is a name of Native American origins meaning “Little raven.”
House
House is a name of English origins meaning “Domicile.” This name also calls to mind the character Dr. Gregory House, from the television drama House M.D.
Howea
Howea is a name of Native American origins meaning “Clearing in the woods.”
Huallpa
Huallpa is a name of Incan origins meaning “Warmth of the sun, joy.”
Huaman
Huaman is a name of Incan origins meaning “Hawk.”
Huang
Huang is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Shining, luminous, phoenix.”
Hubble
Hubble is a name of English origins meaning “Hug” or “Brave.”
Huerta
Huerta is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Hilltop or fortress.”
Huff
Huff is a name of English origins meaning “Lives by a ridge or hollow.”
Huffman
Huffman is a name of German origins meaning “Man/steward of a farm.”
Huilen
Huilen is a name of American origins meaning “Spring.”
Hull
Hull is a name of English origins meaning “Bright in mind and spirit.”
Humanity
Humanity is a name of English origins meaning “Human kindness, mankind.”
Hummer
Hummer is a name of American origins meaning “High mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle.” Hummer is a well-known vehicle brand.
Humvee
Humvee is a name of American origins meaning “High mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle.” A Humvee is a military vehicle used by the United States Army.
Hunt
Hunt is a name of English origins meaning “Chase or hunter.”
Hurst
Hurst is a name of English origins meaning “Wooded hill.”
Hussain
Hussain is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Handsome.”
Hutchinson
Hutchinson is a name of English origins meaning “Son of Hugh.”
Hwan
Hwan is a name of Korean origins meaning “Brilliant one.”
Hyde
Hyde is a name of English origins meaning “Land measurement.”
Hye
Hye is a name of Korean origins meaning “Intelligent, knowledgeable, graceful.”
Hyeon
Hyeon is a name of Korean origins meaning “Worthy, virtuous.”
Hyun
Hyun is a name of Korean origins meaning “Worthy, wise.”
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
