Popular Girl Names That Start With H Throughout History
Explore 200+ popular girl names that start with H across history, from saints and queens to modern U.S. favorites, with meanings and helpful links.
Published March 7, 2026
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Girl names beginning with H range from ancient heroines to today’s U.S. chart favorites. Below you’ll find historic lists with meanings plus trustworthy links to popularity data and background reading.
Ancient Origins (Biblical, Greek, Roman)
- Hannah – Hebrew, “grace”
- Hadassah – Hebrew, “myrtle”
- Hagar – Biblical figure
- Helena – Greek, linked to “light”
- Helen – Greek, “torch; light”
- Hera – Greek queen of the gods
- Hestia – Greek goddess of hearth
- Hebe – Greek, “youth”
- Hecate – Greek goddess of crossroads
- Harmonia – Greek, “harmony”
- Hilaria – Latin, “cheerful”
- Hermione – Greek, from Hermes
- Hippolyta – Greek queen of the Amazons
- Hilariana – Latin elaboration
- Hypatia – Greek philosopher
- Honoria – Latin, “honor”
- Hortensia – Latin, “garden”
- Heliodora – Greek, “gift of the sun”
- Hannelore – German compound, “grace + light”
- Huldah – Biblical, “weasel,” prophetess
Medieval and Renaissance
- Hildegard – Germanic, “battle guard”
- Heloise – French medieval heroine
- Hedwig – Germanic, “war” + “battle”
- Helmine – Diminutive of Wilhelmine
- Hadewijch – Medieval mystic poet
- Hanne – Medieval form of Hannah
- Helisent – Medieval romance name
- Honesta – Virtue name
- Hermine – French and German use
- Hendrika – Dutch, “home ruler”
- Hroswitha – Medieval dramatist
- Helga – Norse, “holy; blessed”
- Herlinda – Medieval saint
- Hedda – Germanic diminutive
- Herlaug – Norse record
- Herlina – Medieval register
- Herlinde – Germanic compound
- Hannelina – Medieval diminutive
- Herlisa – Romance record
- Herlitha – Medieval variant
Victorian and Early Modern (1800s–early 1900s)
- Helen – Popular across the English-speaking world
- Helena – Romantic classic
- Harriet – Vintage favorite
- Hattie – Diminutive of Harriet
- Hope – Virtue name
- Honor – Virtue revival
- Hester – Vintage form of Esther
- Hazel – Botanical, “hazel tree”
- Hollis – Surname style
- Hedda – European classic
- Hortense – French, “gardener”
- Henrietta – Feminine of Henry
- Helga – Scandinavian import
- Heloise – Literary revival
- Hyacinth – Botanical name
- Helmine – Diminutive revival
- Harmonie – Romantic spelling
- Heloisa – Romance-language form
- Hermine – Widespread in Europe
- Hilaria – Festive vintage
Modern Favorites (20th–21st Century, U.S. Focus)
- Harper – Surname name turned chart-topper
- Hazel – Vintage botanical revival
- Hannah – Biblical classic
- Hailey – Popular 2000s spelling
- Hailee – Modern variant
- Haileygh – Creative modern spelling
- Haven – Word name
- Hallie – Sweet, casual style
- Harlow – Surname chic
- Heidi – Swiss-literary favorite
- Halle – Modern form related to Halle Berry
- Harmony – Word name with musical feel
- Heaven – Spiritual word name
- Haisley – Trend blend
- Holland – Place name
- Hunter – Unisex modern
- Hope – Consistent virtue choice
- Helena – Elegant international
- Hayden – Unisex surname name
- Hadley – Surname favorite
Helpful Resources
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FAQs
Harper, Hazel, Hannah, Hailey, and Hadley rank highly in recent SSA lists. See the latest rankings.
Helena and Helen appear across European history, and Hildegard and Heloise are notable medieval figures. Read more on Hildegard of Bingen.
Hope and Honor are classic virtue names that continue to see steady use in the U.S.
From Hannah and Helen to Harper and Hazel, H names balance history and modern style. Use the resources above to confirm meanings and U.S. popularity, and choose the form that fits your family best.
