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== The list ==
== The list ==
'''Hà'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "river, water."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ha11/submitted</ref>
'''Hà'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "river, water."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ha11/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20210506104142/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ha11/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Ha'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "sunshine, warmth."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ha</ref>
'''Ha'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "sunshine, warmth."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ha [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207180223/https://babynames.com/name/ha Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hachi'''. Japanese. Meaning "River or Stream," "Eight," or "Wise leaf." More often feminine.<ref>https://randomnames.com/girlnames/hachi</ref><ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/hachi/</ref>
'''Hachi'''. Japanese. Meaning "River or Stream," "Eight," or "Wise leaf." More often feminine.<ref>https://randomnames.com/girlnames/hachi [https://web.archive.org/web/20220126162952/https://www.randomnames.com/girlnames/hachi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/hachi/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20140811220259/http://themeaningofthename.com/hachi/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hadar.''' 1. Hebrew. Meaning "Ornament, honour." Comes from the verb ''hadar'', meaning to "honor or adorn." 2. Hebrew. Meaning "Chamberlain" or "Inner chamber."<ref>http://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Hadar.html</ref>
'''Hadar.''' 1. Hebrew. Meaning "Ornament, honour." Comes from the verb ''hadar'', meaning to "honor or adorn." 2. Hebrew. Meaning "Chamberlain" or "Inner chamber."<ref>http://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Hadar.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230601064452/https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Hadar.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hadley'''. Old English. Meaning "Field of heather."<ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/hadley/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hadley</ref>
'''Hadley'''. Old English. Meaning "Field of heather."<ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/hadley/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hadley [https://web.archive.org/web/20230702105638/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hadley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hai'''. Chinese. Meaning "Sea or ocean."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hai</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Hai.html</ref>
'''Hai'''. Chinese. Meaning "Sea or ocean."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hai [https://web.archive.org/web/20220525072148/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hai Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Hai.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220127030144/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Hai.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Haiden''' or '''Hayden.''' 1. Old English. Meaning "Hay valley" or "Hay hill." 2. Gaelic. Meaning "Clothing."<ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/haiden</ref>
'''Haiden''' or '''Hayden.''' 1. Old English. Meaning "Hay valley" or "Hay hill." 2. Gaelic. Meaning "Clothing."<ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/haiden [https://web.archive.org/web/20210625103020/https://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/haiden Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Haldis''' or '''Halldis'''. Norse. Derived from ''Halldís'', meaning "goddess/woman of rock/stone."<ref>https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Halld%C3%ADs</ref>
'''Haldis''' or '''Halldis'''. Norse. Derived from ''Halldís'', meaning "goddess/woman of rock/stone."<ref>https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Halld%C3%ADs [https://web.archive.org/web/20210925190905/https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Halld%C3%ADs Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Halen''', '''Haylen''', or '''Haylin'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "Hall, nook." 2. Old English. Meaning "From the Hay Land."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Halen</ref>
'''Halen''', '''Haylen''', or '''Haylin'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "Hall, nook." 2. Old English. Meaning "From the Hay Land."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Halen [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401110141/https://babynames.com/name/halen Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Haley''' or '''Hayley'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "Hay clearing." 2. Northern English. Meaning "Residing in a nook, recess, or cranny."<ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/haley</ref>
'''Haley''' or '''Hayley'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "Hay clearing." 2. Northern English. Meaning "Residing in a nook, recess, or cranny."<ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/haley [https://web.archive.org/web/20210918012552/https://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/haley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Halia'''. 1. Hawaiian. Meaning "Remembrance of a loved one."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Halia</ref> 2. Greek. Meaning "Briny," the name of a sea nymph native to the Isle of Rhodes.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/halia/submitted</ref>
'''Halia'''. 1. Hawaiian. Meaning "Remembrance of a loved one."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Halia [https://web.archive.org/web/20210816184651/https://nameberry.com/babyname/Halia Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Greek. Meaning "Briny," the name of a sea nymph native to the Isle of Rhodes.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/halia/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220120082352/https://www.behindthename.com/name/halia/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Halla'''. Nordic. Feminine form of '''''Hallr''''', meaning "Flat stone, rock" or "Sloping, leaning to one side."<ref>https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Halla</ref>
'''Halla'''. Nordic. Feminine form of '''''Hallr''''', meaning "Flat stone, rock" or "Sloping, leaning to one side."<ref>https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Halla [https://web.archive.org/web/20160603072422/http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Halla Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hallam''' (حَلَّام). Arabic. Meaning "Forebearing, enduring, lenient" or "Dreamer."<ref>https://quranicnames.com/hallam/</ref>
'''Hallam''' (حَلَّام). Arabic. Meaning "Forebearing, enduring, lenient" or "Dreamer."<ref>https://quranicnames.com/hallam/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20211202065144/https://quranicnames.com/hallam/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Halyn'''. American. Meaning "Unique or special," and "Unlike any other."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Halyn</ref>
'''Halyn'''. American. Meaning "Unique or special," and "Unlike any other."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Halyn [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322053823/https://babynames.com/name/halyn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hami'''. Finnish. Short form of Aaprahami, the Finnish variant of Abraham.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hami/submitted</ref>
'''Hami'''. Finnish. Short form of Aaprahami, the Finnish variant of Abraham.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hami/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220117214947/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hami/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hamilton'''. Old English. Combination of ''hamel'' "crooked, mutilated" and ''dun'' "hill." Taken from a now non-existent town in Leicestershire, England. Popularised by Alexander Hamilton, a founding father of the United States.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hamilton</ref>
'''Hamilton'''. Old English. Combination of ''hamel'' "crooked, mutilated" and ''dun'' "hill." Taken from a now non-existent town in Leicestershire, England. Popularised by Alexander Hamilton, a founding father of the United States.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hamilton [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325025605/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hamilton Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Haneul''' (하늘). Korean. Meaning "Heaven, sky."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/haneul</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Haneul</ref>
'''Haneul''' (하늘). Korean. Meaning "Heaven, sky."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/haneul [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324212942/https://www.behindthename.com/name/haneul Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Haneul [https://web.archive.org/web/20230130202129/https://babynames.com/name/haneul Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hanzila'''. African. Meaning "Road, path."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hanzila</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hanzila/</ref>
'''Hanzila'''. African. Meaning "Road, path."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hanzila [https://web.archive.org/web/20221128222305/https://babynames.com/name/hanzila Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hanzila/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20210308124132/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hanzila/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hani'''. 1. Hawaiian. Meaning "To move lightly, to touch."<ref name=":0">https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hani/</ref> 2. Arabic. Meaning "Happy."<ref name=":0" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hani</ref>
'''Hani'''. 1. Hawaiian. Meaning "To move lightly, to touch."<ref name=":0">https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hani/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220526070714/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hani/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Arabic. Meaning "Happy."<ref name=":0" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hani [https://web.archive.org/web/20221129073621/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hanini'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "To pour down (as rain); to overflow."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hanini/</ref>
'''Hanini'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "To pour down (as rain); to overflow."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hanini/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603010553/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hanini/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hanne'''. 1. Danish, Norwegian, German, and/or Dutch. Short form of ''Johanne'', ''Johannes'', or ''Johanna''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hanne-1</ref> 2. German, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish. Variant of ''Hanna''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hanne-2</ref>
'''Hanne'''. 1. Danish, Norwegian, German, and/or Dutch. Short form of ''Johanne'', ''Johannes'', or ''Johanna''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hanne-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230410045939/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hanne-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. German, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish. Variant of ''Hanna''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hanne-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213082234/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hanne-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hao'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "Good, perfect."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hao</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hao/</ref>
'''Hao'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "Good, perfect."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hao [https://web.archive.org/web/20220813060343/https://babynames.com/name/hao Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hao/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230208223722/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hao/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Happy'''. English. Meaning "Joyful."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Happy</ref>
'''Happy'''. English. Meaning "Joyful."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Happy [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128094857/https://babynames.com/name/happy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harding'''. English. Meaning "Hard-working, strong."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harding</ref>
'''Harding'''. English. Meaning "Hard-working, strong."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harding [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810015505/https://babynames.com/name/harding Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harjeet'''. Indian (Sikh or Hindu). Meaning "Victorious."<ref>http://www.indiachildnames.com/name.aspx?name=Harjeet</ref>
'''Harjeet'''. Indian (Sikh or Hindu). Meaning "Victorious."<ref>http://www.indiachildnames.com/name.aspx?name=Harjeet [https://web.archive.org/web/20191112031653/http://www.indiachildnames.com:80/name.aspx?name=Harjeet Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harjinder''' . Indian (Hindu). Meaning "Life granted by god."<ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harjinder</ref>
'''Harjinder''' . Indian (Hindu). Meaning "Life granted by god."<ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harjinder</ref>


'''Harjot'''. Indian (Hindu or Punjabi). Meaning "Gods light" or "The light of god."<ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/harjot-m.html</ref>
'''Harjot'''. Indian (Hindu or Punjabi). Meaning "Gods light" or "The light of god."<ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/harjot-m.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220122094605/https://www.babynology.com/name/harjot-m.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harlan''' or '''Harlyn'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "hare land." or "grey land."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harlan</ref> 2. Old English. Meaning "Dweller by the boundary wood."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harlan</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/harlyn/</ref>
'''Harlan''' or '''Harlyn'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "hare land." or "grey land."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harlan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325105228/https://www.behindthename.com/name/harlan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Old English. Meaning "Dweller by the boundary wood."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harlan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230205115601/https://babynames.com/name/harlan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/harlyn/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230331230553/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/harlyn/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harley'''. Old English. Meaning "Hares' wood" or "From the hares' wood."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harley</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harley</ref>
'''Harley'''. Old English. Meaning "Hares' wood" or "From the hares' wood."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harley [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075624/https://www.behindthename.com/name/harley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harley [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203065230/https://babynames.com/name/harley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harlequin'''. French. Refers to a pantomime clown. Historically a masculine concept, with ''Columbina'' as the feminine variant.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harlequin/submitted</ref>
'''Harlequin'''. French. Refers to a pantomime clown. Historically a masculine concept, with ''Columbina'' as the feminine variant.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harlequin/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190509013947/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/harlequin/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harlow'''. Old English. Meaning "From the mound of the people" or "The troops on the hill."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harlow</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/harlow/</ref>
'''Harlow'''. Old English. Meaning "From the mound of the people" or "The troops on the hill."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harlow [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528090028/https://babynames.com/name/HARLOW Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/harlow/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604025602/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/harlow/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harper'''. English. Meaning "harp player."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harper</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harper</ref>
'''Harper'''. English. Meaning "harp player."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harper [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401164626/https://babynames.com/name/Harper Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harper [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325035320/https://www.behindthename.com/name/harper Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harpreet'''. Indian (Hindu). Meaning "One who Loves God."<ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harpreet</ref>
'''Harpreet'''. Indian (Hindu). Meaning "One who Loves God."<ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harpreet</ref>
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'''Harshal'''. Indian (Hindu). Meaning "Lover or joyful or glad."<ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harshal</ref>
'''Harshal'''. Indian (Hindu). Meaning "Lover or joyful or glad."<ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harshal</ref>


'''Hartley'''. Old English. Meaning "Deer field,"<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hartley</ref> "Hart clearing,"<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hartley</ref> or "From the Deer Meadow."<ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/hartley-m.html</ref>
'''Hartley'''. Old English. Meaning "Deer field,"<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hartley [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809221504/https://babynames.com/name/hartley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> "Hart clearing,"<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hartley [https://web.archive.org/web/20220814223111/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hartley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> or "From the Deer Meadow."<ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/hartley-m.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20190810005914/http://www.babynology.com:80/name/hartley-m.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Haru''' (陽, 春, 晴, etc.). Japanese. From ''陽 (haru)'' meaning "light, sun, male," ''春 (haru)'' meaning "spring," or from ''晴 (haru)'' meaning "clear weather."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/haru</ref>
'''Haru''' (陽, 春, 晴, etc.). Japanese. From ''陽 (haru)'' meaning "light, sun, male," ''春 (haru)'' meaning "spring," or from ''晴 (haru)'' meaning "clear weather."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/haru [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074641/https://www.behindthename.com/name/haru Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harue''' (春衣). 1. Japanese. From ''春 (haru)'' meaning "spring" and ''衣'' ''(e)'' meaning "clothes, garment."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harue/submitted</ref> 2. Japanese. Meaning "Springtime Bay."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harue</ref>
'''Harue''' (春衣). 1. Japanese. From ''春 (haru)'' meaning "spring" and ''衣'' ''(e)'' meaning "clothes, garment."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harue/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220117225111/https://www.behindthename.com/name/harue/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Japanese. Meaning "Springtime Bay."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Harue [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325002943/https://babynames.com/name/harue Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Haruka''' (遥, 春花, 晴香, etc.) 1. Japanese. From ''遥 (haruka)'' meaning "Distant, remote." 2. Japanese. From ''春 (haru, meaning "spring")'' or ''晴 (haru, meaning "clear weather")'' combined with ''花 (ka, meaning "flower, blossom")'' or ''香'' ''(ka, meaning "fragrance").''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/haruka</ref>
'''Haruka''' (遥, 春花, 晴香, etc.) 1. Japanese. From ''遥 (haruka)'' meaning "Distant, remote." 2. Japanese. From ''春 (haru, meaning "spring")'' or ''晴 (haru, meaning "clear weather")'' combined with ''花 (ka, meaning "flower, blossom")'' or ''香'' ''(ka, meaning "fragrance").''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/haruka [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074902/https://www.behindthename.com/name/haruka Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Harumi'''. Japanese. Comes with several meanings: 春美 ("spring beauty"), 春実 ("spring fruit"), 晴美 ("fine weather", "beauty"), and 治美 ("govern, rule", "beauty"). More often feminine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harumi/submitted</ref>
'''Harumi'''. Japanese. Comes with several meanings: 春美 ("spring beauty"), 春実 ("spring fruit"), 晴美 ("fine weather", "beauty"), and 治美 ("govern, rule", "beauty"). More often feminine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/harumi/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220120075650/https://www.behindthename.com/name/harumi/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Haven'''. English. Meaning "safe place."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/haven</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Haven</ref>
'''Haven'''. English. Meaning "safe place."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/haven [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213080819/https://www.behindthename.com/name/haven Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Haven [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810021038/https://babynames.com/name/haven Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Havilah''' (חֲוִילָה. Hebrew. Meaning "circle," or "to dance, to circle, to twist."
'''Havilah''' (חֲוִילָה. Hebrew. Meaning "circle," or "to dance, to circle, to twist."


'''Hawaii''' or '''Hawai'i'''. Hawaiian. Based on the name of the island, or possibly on ''Hawai'iloa'', the legendary founder of the island.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hawaii/submitted</ref>  
'''Hawaii''' or '''Hawai'i'''. Hawaiian. Based on the name of the island, or possibly on ''Hawai'iloa'', the legendary founder of the island.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hawaii/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220126104943/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hawaii/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>  


'''Hed'''. Hebrew. Meaning "echo."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hed</ref>
'''Hed'''. Hebrew. Meaning "echo."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hed [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324212942/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hed Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Heike''' or '''Heine'''. German. Diminutive of Henrike or Heinrich, as with many names beginning with ''Hein-''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/heine/submitted</ref>
'''Heike''' or '''Heine'''. German. Diminutive of Henrike or Heinrich, as with many names beginning with ''Hein-''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/heine/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220120162107/https://www.behindthename.com/name/heine/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Heile'''. Finnish. Estonian name derived from ''Hailaga'', meaning "holy, blessed."<ref>https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Heile</ref>
'''Heile'''. Finnish. Estonian name derived from ''Hailaga'', meaning "holy, blessed."<ref>https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Heile [https://web.archive.org/web/20220808034002/https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Heile Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Heimana'''. Polynesian. Meaning "Powerful crown moving the sky."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/heimana/submitted</ref>
'''Heimana'''. Polynesian. Meaning "Powerful crown moving the sky."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/heimana/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20210925145909/https://www.behindthename.com/name/heimana/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Helgi'''. Nordic. Younger version of Hailaga, meaning "holy, blessed."<ref>https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Helgi_m</ref>
'''Helgi'''. Nordic. Younger version of Hailaga, meaning "holy, blessed."<ref>https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Helgi_m [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522143948/https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Helgi_m Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Helki'''. Native American. Meaning "touch."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Helki</ref>
'''Helki'''. Native American. Meaning "touch."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Helki [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328032947/https://babynames.com/name/helki Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Helle'''. 1. Danish. Variant rooted in Hailaga, meaning "holy, blessed."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/helle-1</ref> 2. Greek (mythology). Meaning unknown. The daughter of Athamus and Nephele, namesake of Hellespont (the sea of Helle).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/helle-2</ref>
'''Helle'''. 1. Danish. Variant rooted in Hailaga, meaning "holy, blessed."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/helle-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074511/https://www.behindthename.com/name/helle-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Greek (mythology). Meaning unknown. The daughter of Athamus and Nephele, namesake of Hellespont (the sea of Helle).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/helle-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075950/https://www.behindthename.com/name/helle-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Heng''' (恒). Chinese. Meaning "constant, persistent."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/heng</ref>
'''Heng''' (恒). Chinese. Meaning "constant, persistent."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/heng [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324212942/https://www.behindthename.com/name/heng Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Henley'''. English. Meaning "high wood," "high clearing," or "hen wood."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/henley/</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Henley</ref>
'''Henley'''. English. Meaning "high wood," "high clearing," or "hen wood."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/henley/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230201161114/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/henley/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Henley [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322054251/https://babynames.com/name/henley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hennie''' or '''Henny'''. 1. Dutch. Diminutive of Hendrik.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hendrik</ref> 2. French. Diminutive of Henriette/Henry.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/hennie/</ref>
'''Hennie''' or '''Henny'''. 1. Dutch. Diminutive of Hendrik.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hendrik [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326232209/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hendrik Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. French. Diminutive of Henriette/Henry.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/hennie/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230127021734/https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/hennie/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hero'''. 1. Greek (mythology). Lover of Leander.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hero-1</ref>. 2. Latin. Latinized form of ''Heron'', meaning "warrior, brave one."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hero</ref>
'''Hero'''. 1. Greek (mythology). Lover of Leander.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hero-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081340/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hero-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>. 2. Latin. Latinized form of ''Heron'', meaning "warrior, brave one."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hero [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330175253/https://babynames.com/name/hero Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Heulog'''. Welsh. Meaning "sunny."<ref>https://www.whatisthemeaningofname.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-name-heulog-30959/</ref>
'''Heulog'''. Welsh. Meaning "sunny."<ref>https://www.whatisthemeaningofname.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-name-heulog-30959/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221209034641/https://www.whatisthemeaningofname.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-name-heulog-30959/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hien'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "meek, gentle."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hien/submitted</ref>
'''Hien'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "meek, gentle."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hien/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220120083218/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hien/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hikaru''' (ひかる). Japanese. Meaning "light" (光) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/10/hikaru.html</ref>
'''Hikaru''' (ひかる). Japanese. Meaning "light" (光) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/10/hikaru.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180902202518/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/10/hikaru.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hikmat''' (حكمة). Arabic. Derived from حكمة (''hikmah'') meaning "wisdom."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hikmat</ref>
'''Hikmat''' (حكمة). Arabic. Derived from حكمة (''hikmah'') meaning "wisdom."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hikmat [https://web.archive.org/web/20220529020237/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hikmat Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hilaire'''. French. Based on Latin term ''hilaris'', meaning "cheerful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hilarius</ref>
'''Hilaire'''. French. Based on Latin term ''hilaris'', meaning "cheerful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hilarius [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328203612/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hilarius Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hilary''' or '''Hillary'''. English. Based on Latin term ''hilaris'', meaning "cheerful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hilary</ref>
'''Hilary''' or '''Hillary'''. English. Based on Latin term ''hilaris'', meaning "cheerful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hilary [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213080819/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hilary Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hildred'''. Old English. Meaning "battle counsel."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hildred</ref>
'''Hildred'''. Old English. Meaning "battle counsel."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hildred [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809180120/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hildred Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hille'''. 1. German. Short form of names containing element ''hild'', for example Mathilda. 2. Old German. Derivative of ''Hildegard'', meaning "battle stronghold/fortress."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Hille</ref>
'''Hille'''. 1. German. Short form of names containing element ''hild'', for example Mathilda. 2. Old German. Derivative of ''Hildegard'', meaning "battle stronghold/fortress."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Hille [https://web.archive.org/web/20210921201923/http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Hille Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hilliard'''. Old English. Derived from ''Hildegard'', meaning "battle stronghold/fortress."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/hilliard/submitted</ref>
'''Hilliard'''. Old English. Derived from ''Hildegard'', meaning "battle stronghold/fortress."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/hilliard/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324164921/https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/hilliard/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hilly'''. 1. English. Derived from Latin word ''Hilarius'', meaning "cheerful, happy."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Hilly</ref>. 2. Hebrew. Alternate spelling of Halleli and Hillel, meaning "greatly praised."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Halleli</ref>
'''Hilly'''. 1. English. Derived from Latin word ''Hilarius'', meaning "cheerful, happy."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Hilly [https://web.archive.org/web/20210731083123/http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Hilly Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>. 2. Hebrew. Alternate spelling of Halleli and Hillel, meaning "greatly praised."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Halleli [https://web.archive.org/web/20220626163257/http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Halleli Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hinata''' (日向, 陽向, 向日葵, etc.). Japanese. Meaning "sunny place" or "toward the sun."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hinata</ref>
'''Hinata''' (日向, 陽向, 向日葵, etc.). Japanese. Meaning "sunny place" or "toward the sun."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hinata [https://web.archive.org/web/20230323072237/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hinata Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hiromi''' (ひろみ). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/hiromi.html</ref>
'''Hiromi''' (ひろみ). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/hiromi.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180902202507/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/hiromi.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hisami''' (ひさみ) Japanese, Meaning varies depending on kanji, generally associated with beauty and longevity.  
'''Hisami''' (ひさみ) Japanese, Meaning varies depending on kanji, generally associated with beauty and longevity.  
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'''Hokoratcha'''. Meaning and origin unknown.
'''Hokoratcha'''. Meaning and origin unknown.


'''Hol'''. Old English. Derivative of English name Holden.<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Hol</ref>
'''Hol'''. Old English. Derivative of English name Holden.<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Hol [https://web.archive.org/web/20230601044125/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Hol Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Holden'''. Old English. Meaning "deep valley, hollow in the valley,"<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Holden/m</ref> or "one who is willing and eager."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Holden/f</ref>
'''Holden'''. Old English. Meaning "deep valley, hollow in the valley,"<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Holden/m [https://web.archive.org/web/20210127230807/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Holden/m Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> or "one who is willing and eager."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Holden/f [https://web.archive.org/web/20170606114246/http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Holden/f Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hollace''' or '''Hollis'''. 1. Icelandic. Meaning "of the great hall, island man." 2. Old English. Meaning "from the grove of holly trees."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Hollis</ref>
'''Hollace''' or '''Hollis'''. 1. Icelandic. Meaning "of the great hall, island man." 2. Old English. Meaning "from the grove of holly trees."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Hollis [https://web.archive.org/web/20210421121846/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Hollis Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Holland'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "point of land".<ref>https://places.behindthename.com/name/holland-2</ref> 2. Dutch. Location within the Netherlands.
'''Holland'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "point of land".<ref>https://places.behindthename.com/name/holland-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528035957/https://places.behindthename.com/name/holland-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Dutch. Location within the Netherlands.


'''Hollis'''. English. Meaning "Near the holly bushes."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hollis</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hollis/</ref>  [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] with this name include Hollis in ''The Adventure Zone: Amnesty''.
'''Hollis'''. English. Meaning "Near the holly bushes."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hollis [https://web.archive.org/web/20221126235756/https://babynames.com/name/hollis Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hollis/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220520005921/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hollis/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>  [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] with this name include Hollis in ''The Adventure Zone: Amnesty''.


'''Holly'''. English. A plant with red berries.
'''Holly'''. English. A plant with red berries.


'''Hooper'''. Old English. Occupational name describing a person who puts metal hoops around wooden barrels.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hooper</ref>
'''Hooper'''. Old English. Occupational name describing a person who puts metal hoops around wooden barrels.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hooper [https://web.archive.org/web/20230131005500/https://babynames.com/name/hooper Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hoowanneka'''. Native American. Meaning "Little Elk."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hoowanneka</ref>
'''Hoowanneka'''. Native American. Meaning "Little Elk."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hoowanneka [https://web.archive.org/web/20221202053839/https://babynames.com/name/hoowanneka Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hopeton'''. American. Meaning "Town of Hope."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hopeton</ref>
'''Hopeton'''. American. Meaning "Town of Hope."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Hopeton [https://web.archive.org/web/20221209232359/https://babynames.com/name/hopeton Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Horizon'''. English. Meaning "the apparent edge of land."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Horizon</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/horizon/submitted</ref>
'''Horizon'''. English. Meaning "the apparent edge of land."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Horizon [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327033543/https://babynames.com/name/horizon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/horizon/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220117230031/https://www.behindthename.com/name/horizon/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hosa'''. 1. Hebrew (ὅσα). Meaning "as many" or "all". 2. Native American. From Arapaho name ''Hóuusóó'', meaning "Young Crow" or "Raven."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hosa/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/hosa</ref>
'''Hosa'''. 1. Hebrew (ὅσα). Meaning "as many" or "all". 2. Native American. From Arapaho name ''Hóuusóó'', meaning "Young Crow" or "Raven."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hosa/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220120074242/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hosa/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/hosa [https://web.archive.org/web/20221004013243/https://babynames.com/name/hosa Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hosni''' (حسني) or '''Husni''' (حسني). Arabic. Meaning "beauty, excellence, goodness."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/husni</ref>
'''Hosni''' (حسني) or '''Husni''' (حسني). Arabic. Meaning "beauty, excellence, goodness."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/husni [https://web.archive.org/web/20220705035832/https://www.behindthename.com/name/husni Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hua''' (华, 花, etc.). Chinese. Meaning "splendid, illustrious, Chinese" or "flower, blossom."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hua</ref>
'''Hua''' (华, 花, etc.). Chinese. Meaning "splendid, illustrious, Chinese" or "flower, blossom."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hua [https://web.archive.org/web/20221111151719/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hua Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Huan''' (欢). Chinese. Meaning "happy, pleased."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/huan</ref>
'''Huan''' (欢). Chinese. Meaning "happy, pleased."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/huan [https://web.archive.org/web/20211128185402/https://www.behindthename.com/name/huan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hui''' (慧, 辉, etc.). Chinese. Meaning "intelligent, wise" or "brightness."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hui</ref>
'''Hui''' (慧, 辉, etc.). Chinese. Meaning "intelligent, wise" or "brightness."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hui [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328193715/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hui Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hunter'''. English. Occupational name for a hunter.
'''Hunter'''. English. Occupational name for a hunter.


'''Hutton'''. English. From a surname derived from Old English hoh ‘ridge’, ‘spur’ + tun ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hutton/submitted</ref><ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/hutton/submitted</ref>
'''Hutton'''. English. From a surname derived from Old English hoh ‘ridge’, ‘spur’ + tun ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hutton/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20210616011525/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hutton/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/hutton/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220122034154/https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/hutton/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hyacinthe'''. French. Derived from the hyacinth flower, named after ''Hyakinthos'' from Greek mythology.<ref>https://www.teleflora.com/meaning-of-flowers/hyacinth</ref>
'''Hyacinthe'''. French. Derived from the hyacinth flower, named after ''Hyakinthos'' from Greek mythology.<ref>https://www.teleflora.com/meaning-of-flowers/hyacinth [https://web.archive.org/web/20220517144308/https://www.teleflora.com/meaning-of-flowers/hyacinth Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hyeon''' or '''Hyun'''. Korean. Meaning "virtuous."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hyeon</ref>
'''Hyeon''' or '''Hyun'''. Korean. Meaning "virtuous."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hyeon [https://web.archive.org/web/20230425013017/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hyeon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Hyeon-jin''' (현진). Korean. From Sino-Korean 賢 "virtuous" (''hyeon'') and 進 "advance, make progress, enter" or 振 "raise, excite, arouse action" (''jin'').<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hyeon01jin/submitted</ref>
'''Hyeon-jin''' (현진). Korean. From Sino-Korean 賢 "virtuous" (''hyeon'') and 進 "advance, make progress, enter" or 振 "raise, excite, arouse action" (''jin'').<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/hyeon01jin/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20230215061105/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hyeon01jin/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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