English Names
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4,500Hartley is a unisex given name derived from an English surname, which itself originated as a locational name from any of the various places called Hartley in England. The surname Hartley is composed of the Old English el...
Harve is a masculine given name, primarily used in English. It is a short form of Harvey, with the same ultimate etymology and history.EtymologyThe name Harve originates as a diminutive of Harvey, which is derived from t...
Harvey is an English given name derived from the Breton name Haerviu, meaning “battle worthy,” from haer “battle” and viu “worthy.” Alternatively, the name may come from a different Breton root: hoiarn (or huiarn, modern...
Harvie is a given name and surname of English origin, serving as a variant of Harvey.Etymology and HistoryThe name derives from the Breton given name Haerviu, meaning "battle worthy"—from haer "battle" and viu "worthy."...
Hattie is a feminine given name of English origin, traditionally used as a diminutive of Harriet, though it has long been used as an independent name. The name Harriet itself derives from the French Henriette, a feminine...
EtymologyHatty is a traditionally English feminine diminutive of Harriet, itself a feminine form of Harry (which in turn derives from Henry). While historically a nickname, Hatty (like its variant Hattie) has long been u...
Haven is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the vocabulary word for a safe place or harbor, ultimately from Old English hæfen. It is used primarily for girls in the United States. Etymology The name Ha...
Hayden is an English given name derived from a surname, which itself originated from place names in England. The surname Hayden has two possible etymologies: it may come from Old English heg ("hay") combined with denu ("...
Haydn is an English masculine given name derived from a German surname meaning "heathen". It is used in honour of the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn (1732–1809).EtymologyThe surname Haydn originates from the German word...
Hayes is a given name of English or Irish origin that is a transferred use of a place name or surname. It can derive from either Hayes 1 or Hayes 2. The English surname originates from an Old English word referring to a...
Haylee is a variant spelling of the English given name Hayley. The name ultimately derives from an English surname, Haley, which originated from a place name meaning “hay clearing” in Old English, combining heg (“hay”) w...
Hayleigh is a variant spelling of the English given name Hayley, which is of surname origin. The root meaning ultimately comes from Old English heg “hay” and leah “clearing” – a clearing where hay is grown. This etymolog...
Hayley is an English female given name that originated as a transferred use of the surname Haley, which itself derived from a place name in England. The place name comes from Old English heg "hay" and leah "clearing or m...
Haylie is a feminine given name, a variant of Hayley. The name Hayley originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning "hay clearing" from Old English hēg "hay" and lēah "clearing, meadow." The surname...
Haywood is a masculine given name derived from an English surname, which itself originated as a place name. The meaning of the surname components comes from Old English: ġehæg meaning “fence, enclosure” and wudu meaning...
Haze is a modern English unisex given name, often considered a variant of Hayes or a short form of Hazel. Its usage as a first name is relatively uncommon and contemporary, drawing on the word "haze" referring to an atmo...
Hazel is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word hazel for the tree or the light brown color, itself from Old English hæsel. The name was coined in the 19th century as part of the fashion for botanic...
Headley is a masculine given name that originated as a variant of Hedley, ultimately derived from an English surname. The surname Headley itself comes from a place name meaning "heather clearing" in Old English, composed...
Heath is a English given name derived from an English surname that originally denoted a person who lived on a heath — a shrubland habitat characterized by open, low-growing vegetation on acidic, infertile soils. The name...
Heather is an English feminine given name taken directly from the English word heather, which denotes a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers that commonly grow in rocky areas, particularly in Scotland and E...
Heaven is an English feminine given name derived from the vocabulary word meaning "paradise". The word traces back via Middle English hevene to Old English heofon "sky". In a religious context, heaven is understood as a...
Heavenly is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word heavenly, which means "of the heavens, celestial, divine." The name is a modern coinage, part of a trend of virtue and word names that eme...
Hector is a masculine given name used in English, French, Greek, and in the context of the Arthurian Cycle. It is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἕκτωρ (Hektor), which is derived from the Greek word ἕκτωρ (hektor),...
Hedley is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that originally denoted a person from a place called Hedley. The place name is composed of the Old English elements hæð, meaning "heath" or "heat...
Heidi is a feminine given name that originated as a German diminutive of Adelheid, the German and Dutch form of Adelaide. The ultimate root is the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal (“noble”) and hei...
Helen is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helene). Its etymology is uncertain, but it is often associated with Greek helene meaning "torch" or "corposant", or possibly linked to selene (moon)....
Etymology and OriginsHelena is the Latinate form of Helen, derived from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helene). The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is often associated with the Greek word ἑλένη (helene) meaning "torch" o...
Hellen is a variant of the name Helen, used primarily in English-speaking countries. The name Helen ultimately derives from the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene), which may mean "torch" or "corposant," or be related to σελήνη (selene...
Henderson is a Scottish surname that has been adopted as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Henry," derived from the Scottish form Hendry, which itself is...
Hendrix is a masculine first name with English usage, derived from a Dutch surname that in turn originated from the given name Hendrik. The surname Hendrix is a patronymic form of Hendrik, meaning "son of Hendrik." The n...
Henley is an English surname that has also been adopted as a given name, used primarily for females. It is a locational surname derived from the name of various towns in England, such as Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire,...
Henrietta is a feminine given name used in English, Finnish, Hungarian, and Swedish. It is the Latinate form of Henriette, which itself is the French feminine diminutive of Henri. Ultimately, the name traces back to the...
Henry is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler" (from heim "home" and rih "ruler"). The spelling was later influenced by the name Haganrich (from...
Hepsie is a rare diminutive of the biblical name Hephzibah, used primarily in English-speaking contexts. It is an affectionate, shortened form that reflects a trend in English naming history of creating pet names or nick...
Herb is an English masculine given name, typically a short form of Herbert. As a diminutive, it emerged as an informal or familiar variant, often used as a nickname before becoming established as an independent given nam...
Herbert is a masculine given name with deep Germanic roots, common in English, German, Dutch, French, Czech, and Swedish speaking regions. It originates from the Old German elements heri ("army") and beraht ("bright"), t...
Herbie is a diminutive of Herbert, an English given name that originally served as a nickname for Herbert. While Herbert has roots in Old German elements meaning "army" and "bright," Herbie emerged as a familiar, affecti...
Herman is a masculine given name with ancient Germanic origins, meaning "army man". It is derived from the Old German elements heri ("army") and man ("person, man"). The name was first recorded in the 8th century in the...
Hervey is both an English given name and a surname, derived from Hervé, the French form of Harvey. Harvey itself originates from the Breton name Haerviu, meaning "battle worthy," from haer "battle" and viu "worthy." Whil...
Hester is a given name used in Dutch, English, and Latin Biblical contexts. It is the Latin form of the name Esther. The name has been in use in England since the Protestant Reformation, when many names from the Bible, p...
Hettie is a diminutive of Henrietta or Hester. While the form Hetty (with a "t") is more common, Hettie (with the -ie diminutive ending) is a standard variation in English, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuri...
Hewie is a masculine given name of English origin. It is primarily known as a variant of Hughie, itself a diminutive of Hugh.The name Hugh derives from the Germanic name Hugo, rooted in Old Frankish hugi or Old High Germ...
Etymology and History Hilary is an English given name derived from the Latin hilaris, meaning "cheerful" or "merry," which itself comes from the Greek ἱλαρός (hilaros). The name traces back to the ancient Roman names Hil...
Hilda is a feminine given name used widely across European languages including Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish. It originated as a short form of names containing the Ol...
Hildred is a given name and surname of English origin. It likely derives from the Old English masculine name Hildræd, composed of the elements hild "battle" and ræd "counsel, advice". This makes it a sibling name to othe...
Hillary is a variant of the name Hilary, which derives from the Latin hilarius meaning "cheerful," stemming from the Greek hilaros ("cheerful, merry") and ultimately from hilaos ("propitious, gracious"). While historical...
Hiram is a biblical given name with a rich Phoenician and Hebrew origin. The name derives from the Phoenician element meaning "exalted brother," and it is notably associated with a king of Tyre mentioned in the Old Testa...
Hobson is an English patronymic given name derived from the surname Hobson, meaning "son of Hob". Hob itself is a medieval short form of Robert, which originates from the Germanic elements hruod meaning "fame" and beraht...
Holden is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that originated as a place name meaning "deep valley" in Old English, from hol (deep) and denu (valley). The name gained prominence through liter...
Holland is a feminine English given name derived from the place name Holland, a region on the western coast of the Netherlands, or from the related surname. As a first name, it gained exposure in the 20th century and is...
Hollie is a spelling variant of the English name Holly, primarily used as a feminine given name. Due to its phonetic similarity, it is also occasionally, though rarely, used as a masculine given name transferred from the...
Hollis is a unisex given name and surname derived from the Middle English word holis, meaning "holly trees." The name originally referred to someone who lived near a clump of holly trees, making it a topographic name of...
Holly is a given name derived from the English word for the holly tree, a genus of evergreen plants with distinctive spiny leaves and red berries. The name originates from the Old English word holen, which refers to the...
Homer is a masculine given name of English and Ancient Greek origin, best known as the name of the legendary Greek epic poet who composed the Iliad and the Odyssey. The name is derived from the Ancient Greek Ὅμηρος (Home...
Honey is a feminine given name derived from the English word honey, the sweet, viscous substance produced by honey bees from plant nectar. The word originates from Old English hunig. As a nickname, it was originally used...
Honor is the American English spelling of Honour, an English virtue name meaning "honour, esteem, dignity." Derived from the Latin word honor, it was adopted by Puritans in the 17th century as part of a trend of naming c...
Honora is a feminine given name of English and Irish usage, a variant of Honoria introduced to England and Ireland by the Normans. The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin root Honorius, meaning "honour, esteem, d...
Honour is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word honour, which entered the language via Old French from Latin honor, meaning “esteem, dignity.” It belongs to the class of virtue names popul...
Hope is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word hope, which comes from Old English hopian, meaning “to hope” or “to expect with confidence.” The name was first adopted by the Puritans in the...
Horace is the English and French form of the Roman family name Horatius, and the name by which the poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus is commonly known in those languages. Used since the Renaissance in honor of the poet, the...