British boy names starting with H

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Updated: April 10th, 2024

Here are 345 british boy names that starts with H.

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Harvey

Brought by the Normans, Harvey means “battle worthy” and is quietly rising again.

Harper

Once a rare occupational surname meaning “harp player,” Harper skyrocketed in popularity, especially for girls, in the 21st century.

Hugo

A Latinized form of Hugh with extra flair, Hugo has gained popularity.

Hugh

With roots in Old German and English, Hugh means “mind” or “intellect” and has been a steady presence in Irish and British history.

Hector

Hold, Anchor, Possess, Tenacious

Harrison

Son of Harry, Harry's Son

Hope

Expectation Belief, Trust, Hope, Faith

Heath

The Element Haeth Which Means Heath, Wasteland, A Moor

Harold

Strong and Glory, Powerful Ruler or Warrior, Army-power, Heroic Leader

Holland

Lowl, Valley

Hal

A Nickname for Henry, Rules his Household, Estate Ruler

Herbert

Bright, Illustrious Warrior, Ruler, Armed and Shining

Harris

Army, Man, Son of Harry, Tamil Music Director Harris

Hank

Home, House and King, Powerful, Ruler of the Estate

Humphrey

Peace, Young Bear, Protection, Peaceful Hun

Horace

Hour, Time, Season, Third

Hadley

Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood

Hailey

Hay and Lēah = Clearing, Hero

Hardy

Hardy, "Hard", Brave

Hans

Swan, Yahweh is Gracious

Holt

Forest, Wood

Hosea

Salvation, God has Helped / Freed, Hoshea, Yasha

Hershel

Deer

Hampton

High Settlement, Place-name and Surname, Place Name

Hayden

From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

Huey

Bright Mind, Form of Hugh

Hollis

Holly-tree Grove, Hero, Lives Near the Holly Trees, Man

Hurley

Child of the Sea, Tides

Hunter

Hunter, A Huntsman

Harlow

Host, Mound, From the Hare's Hill, Army

Henley

Clearing, From the High Meadow, Wood

Harley

Heap of Rocks, Hara Which Means Hare, Deer Hunter or Archer

Harmony

Musical Combination of Chords, Concord, Harmony, Agreement

Hartley

Stag Meadow, From the Deer Pasture

Hudson

Hugh's Son, Mind, Spirit

Hanson

Son of Hans John

Hassan

Laughter, Good, Beautiful, Lord Chandra

Hayes

Surname, From the Hedged Enclosure

Harrington

Harrys Town

Hawkins

House Owner, Ruler of the Enclosure, Home, Homeland

Hagan

A Place of Safety, Exalted Son, Strong Defense, Shelter

Hogan

Sanctuary, Young People, Youthful One, Safe Harbor

Howard

Watchman, Guardian, Warden, High Guard

Hardin

From the Hare's Valley

Hilton

Manor on the Hill

Hart

Deer, From the Dear Meadow, Strong and Glory, Stag

Henning

God is Merciful, Homeland, Ruler, Powerful

Heinrich

House and King, Powerful, Homeland, Rich

Hale

Army Ruler, From the Hall, Ingenious, Healthy Hero

Haven

Port, Shelter, Sanctuary, Safe Harbor

Harry

Powerful, Army Man, Ruler of an Enclosure, House

Hiroko

Magnanimous

Herb

Bright, Illustrious Warrior, Ruler, Armed and Shining

Holden

Deep Valley, Kindly, Gracious

Hagen

Boy, Enclosure, Killed Siegfried, Sanctuary

Han

Chinese

Hansen

Son of Hans John

Huntley

From the Hunter's Meadow, From the Huntsmans Forest

Hooper

One who Makes Hoops for Barrels

Howie

From the Hilly Land, Watchman, Form of Howard

Hong

Red, Magnificent

Hendry

Ruler of the Enclosure, Homeland, Rich, House and King

Hanley

From the High-Wood Clearing, From the High Meadow

Harland

Meadow of the Hares, From the Hare's Land

Hallam

Lives at the Hall's Slopes, Dweller In the Remote Valley

Haywood

From the Hochwald Stem End, Game Preserve

Hutton

From the Settlement on the Bluff, From the Village on the Spur of the Hill

Harman

Army Man, Everybodys Beloved, Bold, Soldier

Hung

Heroic

Haider

Shape, Lion, King of Jungle, Powerful

Haydon

From the Hedged in Valley

Hersh

Deer hart, A deer

Haig

One from the Hedged Enclosure

Hussain

Saint, The Founder of Shiite Islam was Named Hussein, Good, Beautiful

Harlin

From the Army Land

Hedley

Clearing of Heather, From a Surname and Place Name

Hercules

Glorious Gift, Heras Glory

Hanan

Tender, Hanan, Mercy, Loving

Hamid

Praiseworthy, Friend, Who Praises God, Allah

Haddon

From the Heather Covered Hill, From the Hill of Heather

Hanni

God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious

Husain

Good, Diminutive of Hasan, Small Beauty, Beautiful

Honor

Honor, Dignity, Integrity, Esteem

Harvie

Presumably Struggle, Eager for Battle, Army Warrior, Strong and Worthy

Hashim

Force for Good, Destroyer of Evil, Prophets Grandfather, Generous

Humphry

Peace

Hamza

Lion, Sour Leaves, Brave, Steadfast

Halen

Hollow

Huxley

From Hugh's Meadow, From Hughs Meadow

Hannes

God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious

Hamish

Similar to Jacob, He who Supplants, Seumas, James

Hadrian

From Adria-a North Italian City, Woman from Hadria, A Native of Adriatic, Place Name

Horatio

The Close Friend of Hamlet in Shakespeare's Tragedy, Egyptian Deity, Time-keeper, One who has Good Eyesight

Huckleberry

Resembling the Fruit

Hai

Second, River, Sea, Two

Halo

Having a Blessed Aura

Haruki

Spring Wood

Heathcliff

Sloping Wasteland, From the Heath Cliff

Ha

River

Hadrien

From Hadria, Adriatic Sea

Hyun

Wise

Hiroto

Big Flight, Haruto

Hoang

Completed

Henson

Son of Henry

Hanish

Servant of Weather God, Son, Lord Shiva, Guru

Harwell

Well of the Stags

Henrick

Home, Power, House and King, Rich

Herbie

Warrior, Bright, Army

Hatton

From Manhattan

Hani

Pleasant, Happy, Peaceful, Droplet

Hughie

Intelligent, Fire, Bright in Mind and Spirit, Heart

Hilla

Cloudberry, Timid

Harlen

Meadow of the Hares, From the Hare's Land

Hyrum

Most Noble, Exalted Brother, Diamond, Exaltation of Life

Huw

Bright in Mind and Spirit, Heart

Harun

The Enlightened, Protector, A Prophets Name, Blessed

Hasty

Son of the Austere Man

Hyder

Stout, Strong, Ferocious Lion, Derived from Hadara

Haran

Mountainous Country, Life, He Who Comes After, Eashwar

Haytham

Young Hawk, Lion, Strong, Eagle

Hendrix

Henry

Haruka

Faraway, Far Away

Halil

Clear, Close Friend

Henrique

Rich, Power, Powerful, Homeland

Halden

Half a Dane, Half-danish

Hedi

Guide, Battle, War, Fight

Haru

Sunshine, Spring

Harel

Gods Mountain

Hud

A Prophet Title of the 11Th, Hooded, Those who Ask Forgiveness

Heitor

Possess, Hold, Preserver

Hisham

Companion of Prophet Muhammad, One who Crushes Or Smashes, Generous, Bountiful

Haroon

A Prophet's Name, Hope, Lofty or Exalted

Henryk

Estate Ruler, House and King, Homeland, Powerful

Hui

Kindness, Wise Intelligent, Favor

Hari

Tawny, Lord Siva, Fire, The Moon

Harlie

From the Hare's Meadow, Female Version of Harley

Hideaki

Excellent, Bright

Haze

Hazel-Tree Land

Hezekiah

Yahweh Strengthens, The Lord has Strengthened

Hadyn

From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

Huzaifa

An Old Arabic Name, Short-statured

Himesh

Himeleshwara, Himeshwar, Himeleshwaran, Lord of the Snow

Hennie

Home, Power, Powerful, Homeland

Hideo

Excellent Male Child

Hema

Gold, Golden

Hanif

Follower of Prophet Abraham, Who Rejects the Error, True, Righteous

Haruto

Cleared One

Hima

Hima, Gold, Winter, Bindu

Hasting

Son of the Austere Man, From Hastings England, Swift One, Home Council

Hasnain

Hussain, The Two Hasans, Hassan, Handsome

Hasin

Laughing, Elegant, Handsome, Strong

Harlee

From the Long Field, Hare Meadow

Hamdan

Praise to God, Clemency, A Tribe in Arabia, The Praised One

Herve

Burning for Battle or Strong and Ardent, Bitter, Army Warrior

Harrie

Rich, Estate Ruler, Henry, Form of Harold

Haseeb

Another Name of Prophet Muhammad, Omnipotent, Accounter, Reckoned

Hashir

One who Assembles, Another Name for Prophet Muhammad, Collector, Gatherer

Haleem

Forbearing, Gentle, Mild, Patient

Hashem

Force for Good, Destroyer of Evil, Prophets Grandfather, Generous

Hammad

Praised, Praising Allah, One who Praises God a Lot

Haidar

Lion, To Dwell, Stout, Title of Caliph Ali

Halston

From the Hill-slope Estate, Estate on the Hill

Haydyn

Heathen, The Rosy Meadow, From the Hedged Valley

Haziq

Intelligent, Skilful, Skillful

Hager

Travel

Hanno

Yahweh is Gracious, God is Merciful

Haidyn

From the Hedged in Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

Haydan

The Rosy Meadow, Heathen, From the Hedged in Valley

Henlee

From the High Meadow

Harvy

Battle Worthy, Army Warrior, Presumably Struggle, Lively

Harly

From the Long Field

Honour

Honor

Haiden

Heathen

Haydn

Heathen, Derived from the Celtic Name Aidan, Fire

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