Female and male first names beginning with the letter “H”..
HOSEY
MaleRare Hebrew name meaning "salvation" or "help", derived from the prophet Hosea's mission to guide his people towards spiritual redemption.
HOSHI
FemaleCaptivating Japanese name meaning 'star', evoking light and beauty. It's deeply rooted in Japanese culture and folklore, believed to bring good fortune.
HOSIA
MaleHosiah: Rare Hebrew name derived from 'hosha'ah', meaning 'salvation'.
HOSIE
MaleRare Hebrew name meaning "salvation" or "saved," historically significant as it was borne by prominent figures like King Hosiah of Judah and Hoshea son of Nun.
HOSIE
FemaleScottish name derived from Gaelic 'Ossian', meaning 'little deer'.
HOSKIE
MaleRare yet striking unisex name of Cherokee origin, derived from "Hosa" meaning 'deer', symbolizing strength, grace, and independence.
HOSNA
FemaleArabic feminine given name derived from "hasanah," meaning "beauty" or "goodness." It was popular among royalty in the Middle East and believed to bring good fortune.
HOSS
MaleDistinctive name of Persian origin meaning 'like a lion', conveying power and majesty.
HOSSAIN
MaleArabic-origin name meaning 'good' or 'beautiful', derived from the historic figure Hussain ibn Ali, grandson of Muhammad and third Shia Imam.
HOSSAM
MaleDistinctive Arabic male name meaning "elevated beauty.
HOSSEIN
MalePersian name meaning "small" or "young", associated with the martyred Islamic figure Imam Hossein, and considered a symbol of bravery in Persian culture.
HOSTEEN
MaleUnique Navajo name that originally meant 'handsome', reflecting both physical attractiveness and inner beauty.
HOSTON
MaleRare name with unknown origins, offering each bearer the chance to create personal meaning and associations.
HOTCHNER
MaleRare, German-origin given name meaning "elevated" or "exalted".
HOUA
MaleHoua, of Berber origin meaning 'full of life', is a historic and powerful unisex name widely used in North Africa.
HOUA
FemaleDistinctively North African name with Berber origins, signifying strength, courage, and resilience.
HOUD
MaleArabic name meaning "guidance" or "leader".
HOUDA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'guidance' or 'right path', symbolizing leadership and intelligence.
HOUGHTON
MaleEnglish name of old origin, meaning 'one who lives near a floodable riverbank', reflecting its watery, natural roots.
HOUSTEN
MaleDistinctive American given name derived from the city Houston, Texas, named after military commander and politician Sam Houston. It signifies bravery, leadership, and dedication to justice.
HOUSTIN
MaleRare French-derived name, inspired by the American city Houston. While its meaning isn't explicitly defined, it's often associated with strength and resilience due to the city's history.
HOUSTON
FemaleScottish origin, means 'from Huston' town in Angus, Scotland.
HOUSTON
MaleHouston, of English origin, means 'shouting house', derived from Old English 'hou' meaning 'shout' and Middle English 'hous' meaning 'house'.
HOUSTYN
MaleUnique French-origin name derived from "hostin," meaning "from the south." It was historically associated with people from southern France and Gascony, and has been carried by notable figures such as Admiral Jean d'Houston de Chateau-Thierry.
HOUSTYN
FemaleDistinctive French given name derived from the Belgian town of Houyet, with an uncertain meaning possibly related to 'boxwood.'
HOVANES
MaleArmenian name derived from Hovhannes, meaning "Hero of Anahit", with historical significance carried by notable figures like Hovhannes Toumanian.
HOVANNES
MaleArmenian male name derived from Middle Persian Khavran, meaning 'hope beloved'.
HOVER
MaleHover: A unique English given name derived from the verb 'hover', meaning to float or fly without moving forward.
HOVEY
MaleAmerican name coined by author John Irving in his novel 'The World According to Garp', symbolizing strength and uniqueness without a traditional meaning.
HOVHANNES
MaleArmenian name derived from 'Yosef', meaning 'God will increase'. It has been used for centuries and holds significant cultural and spiritual importance.
HOVIE
MaleRare American male name created by renowned jazz saxophonist Hovie Lister, with an unknown meaning.
HOVIG
MaleArmenian male given name meaning "belonging to wisdom.
HOVIK
MaleShortened form of the ancient Armenian name Hovhannes, meaning "called upon God".
HOVSEP
MaleAncient Armenian name with Hebrew origins meaning 'He will add', popularized by figures like Saint Hovsep of Persia and Hovsep I, founder of the Bagratuni Dynasty.
HOWARD
FemaleEnglish name of Old German origin meaning "strong council" or "brave counsel".
HOWARD
MaleEnglish male given name derived from the Old German 'Hohart', meaning 'strong heart'. It was brought to England by the Normans after their conquest in 1066 and has since been popular in English-speaking countries, gaining prominence during the Middle Ages and associated with notable families like the Howards of Surrey. Today, Howard remains a strong and distinctive name with over 150,000 people bearing it as a surname in the United States alone.
HOWARDINE
FemaleEnglish name meaning 'from the hill where hazel grows,' derived from Old English 'hlaw' (hill) and 'ern' (hazel tree). It was initially used as a surname in the Middle Ages before becoming a given name, and is associated with the prominent Howard family.
HOWE
MaleEnglish name derived from the Old English word "hoga," meaning "heap" or "mound." It was historically used as both a surname and given name, with no specific associated qualities.
HOWELL
MaleWelsh boy's name derived from Hywel, meaning "eminent peaceful". It was historically associated with Welsh royalty like Hywel Dda.
HOWIE
MaleUnisex English name, a diminutive of Howard or Hugo with Germanic origins. It signifies "strong/noble guardian" (from Howard) or "heart/mind of power" (from Hugo).