British girl names starting with H

Taken from the hazelnut tree, this nature-inspired English name has vintage roots and literary associations.

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

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

Hannah is Hebrew for “grace.” This old-timey biblical name is popular all over the world with soft power.

Originating in English and meaning “estate ruler,” Hattie has a feisty, antique sound and is currently more popular than Harriet.

Homeland, Estate, Ruler of an Enclosure, Rich

Evergreen, Holly Grove, To Prick, Shrub with Red Berries

Expectation Belief, Trust, Hope, Faith

Home Ruler, Mistress of the Household, House Owner, Homeland

Lowl, Valley

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

Hay Meadow, Scientific, Usually a Surname, Heroic

Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood

Hay and Lēah = Clearing, Hero

Hardy, "Hard", Brave

Ingenious, Heroic, From the Hay Meadow, Hero

High Settlement, Place-name and Surname, Place Name

From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

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

Child of the Sea, Tides

Hunter, A Huntsman

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

Clearing, From the High Meadow, Wood

Beloved, Sweet as Honey, Sweetheart, Adorable

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

Musical Combination of Chords, Concord, Harmony, Agreement

Stag Meadow, From the Deer Pasture

Hugh's Son, Mind, Spirit

Merry, The Cheerful, Heitere, Happy

Surname, From the Hedged Enclosure

Merry, Form of Hilary, Cheerful, Happy

House Owner, Ruler of the Enclosure, Home, Homeland

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

Hanne, Lore

Rich, Homeland, Ruler, Power

Manor on the Hill

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

Army Ruler, From the Hall, Ingenious, Healthy Hero

Port, Shelter, Sanctuary, Safe Harbor

Magnanimous

Deep Valley, Kindly, Gracious

Shining, The Calm

Boy, Enclosure, Killed Siegfried, Sanctuary

Chinese

The Sea, Hay Meadow, Heroine, Mountain Slope

From Hal's Island, Channel of Water

From the Hunter's Meadow, From the Huntsmans Forest

Red, Magnificent

From the High-Wood Clearing, From the High Meadow

Meadow of the Hares, From the Hare's Land

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

From the Hedged in Valley

Modest

From the Army Land

Clearing of Heather, From a Surname and Place Name

Tender, Hanan, Mercy, Loving

From the Heather Covered Hill, From the Hill of Heather

God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious

Honor, Dignity, Integrity, Esteem

India, Hundred Camels, Land of Hindus, Female Deer

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

Heros, Lady, Mistress, Period of Time, Army

Hollow

From Hugh's Meadow, From Hughs Meadow

Messenger, Earthly, Dedicated to Hermes, Universal

Honor, Honored Honorable

Second, River, Sea, Two

Having a Blessed Aura

The Element Hebos with the Meaning Young, Youth

Myrtle, Myrtle Tree

Favour, Grace, Grain, Apricot from Nara

River

From Hadria, Adriatic Sea

Honored Honorable

Wise

My Delight is In Her

Battle, War, Fight

Knowing, Aware

Felicity, Merciful, Favourite, Felicitous

Full-Moon Angel

Completed

Red Coloured Girl, Name of Ummulmoominin Hazrat Aaishah, A Generous Woman

Dazzling, Glorious, Girlfriend, Plough

Condition, The Sea, Hay Meadow, Sweet

Delightful Otherworldly

Hay Clearing, Hay Meadow

Descendent of Angus

Calling, Invocation, The Sacrifice, Pray to God

Blessed, Holy, Shining, Intact

Pleasant, Happy, Peaceful, Droplet

Beloved

From Heather's Field, Heath, Wood, Clearing

Used for Denoting Closeness of Individual to Oneself, Henna, Liver, Chick

Truthfulness

Cloudberry, Timid

Meadow of the Hares, From the Hare's Land

Son of the Austere Man

Holly, Evergreen Shrub Or Tree, Old English Holegn), Holly Grove, To Prick

Henry

Premature Babies, Premature Child

Living, To Breath, Alive, The Enlivening

Faraway, Far Away

Halo, Shining, Moonlight, Intact

Sound Judgement, Good Judgment, Cub, Gathering

House, Powerful, Ruler, Home

Guide, Battle, War, Fight

Sunshine, Spring

Hay Clearing, Hay Meadow

Joy Love Beauty, Generous, Wife of Prophet Ibrahim, Distinguished

Tree Name

Gift, Present

Fight

Summer

Ruler of the Home or Estate, Home Ruler

Correct Counsel, Another Name for Quran, Right Guidance

Kindness, Wise Intelligent, Favor

From the Hare's Meadow, Female Version of Harley

Hay Clearing, Hay Meadow

Brier, Build, Heather

Glorious

Field of Hay, Usually a Surname

Hazel-Tree Land

From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

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

Estate, Homeland, Power, Rich

Religious Guide, Well-behaved, Gift, Leader

Himeleshwara, Himeshwar, Himeleshwaran, Lord of the Snow

Home, Power, Powerful, Homeland

Holy, Army Power, From the Hall, Flat Stone, Rock Or Sloping, Leaning to One Side

Invocation, Pray to God, A Refuge, The Sacrifice

Gold, Golden

Hima, Gold, Winter, Bindu

Laughing, Elegant, Handsome, Strong

From the Long Field, Hare Meadow

It Vibrated, Name of a Bird, Moonlight, Sparrow-hawk

Rich, Estate Ruler, Henry, Form of Harold

Goddess of Beauty and Wealth

The Element Hajara Meaning to Emigrate, Wife of Prophet Ibrahim, Generous, Flight

Gift, The Gift of God

Living, Flower, The Enlivening, Live

From the Hill-slope Estate, Estate on the Hill

Female Deer, India, Camel Group, Reh

Reh, India, Camel Group, Female Deer

Good Girl, Bright, Pretty

Heathen, The Rosy Meadow, From the Hedged Valley

Mild, Sympathetic, Patient, Gentle

Travel

From the Hedged in Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

The Rosy Meadow, Heathen, From the Hedged in Valley

Guidance

From the High Meadow

From the Long Field

Honor

Swan

Wife of Hazrat Ibrahim, Bossy

Heathen

Heathen, Derived from the Celtic Name Aidan, Fire

Perfect, Good

A Lively Woman, Black, Mother of the Living, Eve

Safe Harbor, Sanctuary

Who Guides, Guide to Righteousness

Beautiful, Kindness, Beauty, A Belle

Sun Ray, Moon, Conscious, The Bright One

From the High Meadow

House, Respectable

Form of Holly, Holly Grove

Hope, Moonlight

Joyful in Sanskrit, Golden, Happiness, Joy

Flower

Possessing Beauty, Goodness, Handsome Good

Sun Ray, Shoot, Wicker, The Torch

Who Praises God, Gracious, Giver, Praiseworthy