Neutral names starting with H

An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with H, continued from the names page, which see for more information. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many notable nonbinary people have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. Previous page: neutral names starting with G. Next page: neutral names starting with I.
== The list ==
Hà. Vietnamese. Meaning "river, water."https://www.behindthename.com/name/ha11/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Ha. Vietnamese. Meaning "sunshine, warmth."https://www.babynames.com/name/ha Archived on 17 July 2023
Hachi. Japanese. Meaning "River or Stream," "Eight," or "Wise leaf." More often feminine.https://randomnames.com/girlnames/hachi Archived on 17 July 2023https://themeaningofthename.com/hachi/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Hadar. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "Ornament, honour." Comes from the verb hadar, meaning to "honor or adorn." 2. Hebrew. Meaning "Chamberlain" or "Inner chamber."http://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Hadar.html Archived on 17 July 2023
Hadley. Old English. Meaning "Field of heather."https://themeaningofthename.com/hadley/https://www.behindthename.com/name/hadley Archived on 17 July 2023
Hai. Chinese. Meaning "Sea or ocean."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hai Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Hai.html Archived on 17 July 2023
Haiden or Hayden. 1. Old English. Meaning "Hay valley" or "Hay hill." 2. Gaelic. Meaning "Clothing."http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/haiden Archived on 17 July 2023
Haldis or Halldis. Norse. Derived from Halldís, meaning "goddess/woman of rock/stone."https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Halld%C3%ADs Archived on 17 July 2023
Halen, Haylen, or Haylin. 1. Old English. Meaning "Hall, nook." 2. Old English. Meaning "From the Hay Land."https://www.babynames.com/name/Halen Archived on 17 July 2023
Haley or Hayley. 1. Old English. Meaning "Hay clearing." 2. Northern English. Meaning "Residing in a nook, recess, or cranny."http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/haley Archived on 17 July 2023
Halia. 1. Hawaiian. Meaning "Remembrance of a loved one."https://nameberry.com/babyname/Halia Archived on 17 July 2023 2. Greek. Meaning "Briny," the name of a sea nymph native to the Isle of Rhodes.https://www.behindthename.com/name/halia/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Halla. Nordic. Feminine form of Hallr, meaning "Flat stone, rock" or "Sloping, leaning to one side."https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Halla Archived on 17 July 2023
Hallam (حَلَّام). Arabic. Meaning "Forebearing, enduring, lenient" or "Dreamer."https://quranicnames.com/hallam/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Halyn. American. Meaning "Unique or special," and "Unlike any other."https://www.babynames.com/name/Halyn Archived on 17 July 2023
Hami. Finnish. Short form of Aaprahami, the Finnish variant of Abraham.https://www.behindthename.com/name/hami/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
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.https://www.behindthename.com/name/hamilton Archived on 17 July 2023
Haneul (하늘). Korean. Meaning "Heaven, sky."https://www.behindthename.com/name/haneul Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.babynames.com/name/Haneul Archived on 17 July 2023
Hanzila. African. Meaning "Road, path."https://www.babynames.com/name/Hanzila Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hanzila/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Hani. 1. Hawaiian. Meaning "To move lightly, to touch."https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hani/ Archived on 17 July 2023 2. Arabic. Meaning "Happy."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hani Archived on 17 July 2023
Hanini. Hawaiian. Meaning "To pour down (as rain); to overflow."https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hanini/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Hanne. 1. Danish, Norwegian, German, and/or Dutch. Short form of Johanne, Johannes, or Johanna.https://www.behindthename.com/name/hanne-1 Archived on 17 July 2023 2. German, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish. Variant of Hanna.https://www.behindthename.com/name/hanne-2 Archived on 17 July 2023
Hao. Vietnamese. Meaning "Good, perfect."https://www.babynames.com/name/Hao Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hao/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Happy. English. Meaning "Joyful."https://www.babynames.com/name/Happy Archived on 17 July 2023
Harding. English. Meaning "Hard-working, strong."https://www.babynames.com/name/Harding Archived on 17 July 2023
Harjeet. Indian (Sikh or Hindu). Meaning "Victorious."http://www.indiachildnames.com/name.aspx?name=Harjeet Archived on 17 July 2023
Harjinder . Indian (Hindu). Meaning "Life granted by god."https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harjinder
Harjot. Indian (Hindu or Punjabi). Meaning "Gods light" or "The light of god."http://www.babynology.com/name/harjot-m.html Archived on 17 July 2023
Harlan or Harlyn. 1. Old English. Meaning "hare land." or "grey land."https://www.behindthename.com/name/harlan Archived on 17 July 2023 2. Old English. Meaning "Dweller by the boundary wood."https://www.babynames.com/name/Harlan Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.thenamemeaning.com/harlyn/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Harley. Old English. Meaning "Hares' wood" or "From the hares' wood."https://www.behindthename.com/name/harley Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.babynames.com/name/Harley Archived on 17 July 2023
Harlequin. French. Refers to a pantomime clown. Historically a masculine concept, with Columbina as the feminine variant.https://www.behindthename.com/name/harlequin/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Harlem A neighborhood in of New York City hat was named after Haarlem in the Netherlands, but is better known for the art and culture in its African American community.Mannarino, Melanie (2019). The Best Gender-Neutral Baby Name Book Harlem is also a place in Winnebago county, Illinois, named after Harlem, NY.A neighborhood in New York City known for its renaissance of art and culture in its African American commu- nity in the 1920s and '30s. HARLEM is used as a boy's name 73% of the time.https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/H/HA/HARLEM/index.html
Keywords: Masculine-inclined, African-American, Dutch, place names.
Harlow. Old English. Meaning "From the mound of the people" or "The troops on the hill."https://www.babynames.com/name/Harlow Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.thenamemeaning.com/harlow/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Harper. English. Meaning "harp player."https://www.babynames.com/name/Harper Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/harper Archived on 17 July 2023
Harpreet. Indian (Hindu). Meaning "One who Loves God."https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harpreet
Harshal. Indian (Hindu). Meaning "Lover or joyful or glad."https://www.kidpaw.com/names/harshal
Hartley. Old English. Meaning "Deer field,"https://www.babynames.com/name/Hartley Archived on 17 July 2023 "Hart clearing,"https://www.behindthename.com/name/hartley Archived on 17 July 2023 or "From the Deer Meadow."http://www.babynology.com/name/hartley-m.html Archived on 17 July 2023
Haru (陽, 春, 晴, etc.). Japanese. From 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male," 春 (haru) meaning "spring," or from 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather."https://www.behindthename.com/name/haru Archived on 17 July 2023
Harue (春衣). 1. Japanese. From 春 (haru) meaning "spring" and 衣 (e) meaning "clothes, garment."https://www.behindthename.com/name/harue/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023 2. Japanese. Meaning "Springtime Bay."https://www.babynames.com/name/Harue Archived on 17 July 2023
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").https://www.behindthename.com/name/haruka Archived on 17 July 2023
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.https://www.behindthename.com/name/harumi/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Harvest. English. Meaning "collection of ripe crops". Keywords: food, farming, nature, plants.
Haven. English. Meaning "safe place."https://www.behindthename.com/name/haven Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.babynames.com/name/Haven Archived on 17 July 2023
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.https://www.behindthename.com/name/hawaii/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023 
Hed. Hebrew. Meaning "echo."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hed Archived on 17 July 2023
Heike or Heine. German. Diminutive of Henrike or Heinrich, as with many names beginning with Hein-.https://www.behindthename.com/name/heine/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Heile. Finnish. Estonian name derived from Hailaga, meaning "holy, blessed."https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Heile Archived on 17 July 2023
Heimana. Polynesian. Meaning "Powerful crown moving the sky."https://www.behindthename.com/name/heimana/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Helgi. Nordic. Younger version of Hailaga, meaning "holy, blessed."https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Helgi_m Archived on 17 July 2023
Helki. Native American. Meaning "touch."https://www.babynames.com/name/Helki Archived on 17 July 2023
Helle. 1. Danish. Variant rooted in Hailaga, meaning "holy, blessed."https://www.behindthename.com/name/helle-1 Archived on 17 July 2023 2. Greek (mythology). Meaning unknown. The daughter of Athamus and Nephele, namesake of Hellespont (the sea of Helle).https://www.behindthename.com/name/helle-2 Archived on 17 July 2023
Hendrix. A variation of Hendrick, from the ancient Germanic name Heimirick meaning "home rule", also used to mean "son of Hendrick".Mannarino, Melanie (2019). The Best Gender-Neutral Baby Name Book." More commonly used as a surname.https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/H/HE/HENDRIX/index.html It has the same roots as Henry.
Keywords: Ancient, European, Germanic, masculine leaning, musician-related, surnames. https://books.google.com/books?id=LOedDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Hendrix&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&lp=PA68#v=onepage&q=Hendrix
Heng (恒). Chinese. Meaning "constant, persistent."https://www.behindthename.com/name/heng Archived on 17 July 2023
Henley. English. Meaning "high wood," "high clearing," or "hen wood."https://www.thenamemeaning.com/henley/ Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.babynames.com/name/Henley Archived on 17 July 2023
Hennie or Henny. 1. Dutch. Diminutive of Hendrik.https://www.behindthename.com/name/hendrik Archived on 17 July 2023 2. French. Diminutive of Henriette/Henry.https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/hennie/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Hero. 1. Greek (mythology). Lover of Leander.https://www.behindthename.com/name/hero-1 Archived on 17 July 2023. 2. Latin. Latinized form of Heron, meaning "warrior, brave one."https://www.babynames.com/name/Hero Archived on 17 July 2023
Heulog. Welsh. Meaning "sunny."https://www.whatisthemeaningofname.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-name-heulog-30959/ Archived on 17 July 2023
Hien. Vietnamese. Meaning "meek, gentle."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hien/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Hikaru (ひかる). Japanese. Meaning "light" (光) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/10/hikaru.html Archived on 17 July 2023
Hikmat (حكمة). Arabic. Derived from حكمة (hikmah) meaning "wisdom."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hikmat Archived on 17 July 2023
Hilaire. French. Based on Latin term hilaris, meaning "cheerful."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hilarius Archived on 17 July 2023
Hilary or Hillary. English. Based on Latin term hilaris, meaning "cheerful."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hilary Archived on 17 July 2023
Hildred. Old English. Meaning "battle counsel."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hildred Archived on 17 July 2023
Hille. 1. German. Short form of names containing element hild, for example Mathilda. 2. Old German. Derivative of Hildegard, meaning "battle stronghold/fortress."http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Hille Archived on 17 July 2023
Hilliard. Old English. Derived from Hildegard, meaning "battle stronghold/fortress."https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/hilliard/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Hilly. 1. English. Derived from Latin word Hilarius, meaning "cheerful, happy."http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Hilly Archived on 17 July 2023. 2. Hebrew. Alternate spelling of Halleli and Hillel, meaning "greatly praised."http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Halleli Archived on 17 July 2023
Hinata (日向, 陽向, 向日葵, etc.). Japanese. Meaning "sunny place" or "toward the sun."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hinata Archived on 17 July 2023
Hiromi (ひろみ). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/hiromi.html Archived on 17 July 2023
Hisami (ひさみ) Japanese, Meaning varies depending on kanji, generally associated with beauty and longevity. 
Hitomi. Japanese. Meaning "pupil of the eye." May also come from 史 (hito) meaning "history" and 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful."
Hokoratcha. Meaning and origin unknown.
Hol. Old English. Derivative of English name Holden.https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Hol Archived on 17 July 2023
Holden. Old English. Meaning "deep valley, hollow in the valley,"https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Holden/m Archived on 17 July 2023 or "one who is willing and eager."https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Holden/f Archived on 17 July 2023
Hollace or Hollis. 1. Icelandic. Meaning "of the great hall, island man." 2. Old English. Meaning "from the grove of holly trees."https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Hollis Archived on 17 July 2023
Holland. 1. Old English. Meaning "point of land".https://places.behindthename.com/name/holland-2 Archived on 17 July 2023 2. Dutch. Location within the Netherlands.
Hollis. English. Meaning "Near the holly bushes."https://www.babynames.com/name/Hollis Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.thenamemeaning.com/hollis/ Archived on 17 July 2023 Nonbinary characters in fiction with this name include Hollis in The Adventure Zone: Amnesty.
Holly. English. A plant with red berries.
Hooper. Old English. Occupational name describing a person who puts metal hoops around wooden barrels.https://www.babynames.com/name/Hooper Archived on 17 July 2023
Hoowanneka. Native American. Meaning "Little Elk."https://www.babynames.com/name/Hoowanneka Archived on 17 July 2023
Hopeton. American. Meaning "Town of Hope."https://www.babynames.com/name/Hopeton Archived on 17 July 2023
Horizon. English. Meaning "the apparent edge of land."https://www.babynames.com/name/Horizon Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/horizon/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Hosa. 1. Hebrew (ὅσα). Meaning "as many" or "all". 2. Native American. From Arapaho name Hóuusóó, meaning "Young Crow" or "Raven."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hosa/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.babynames.com/name/hosa Archived on 17 July 2023
Hosni (حسني) or Husni (حسني). Arabic. Meaning "beauty, excellence, goodness."https://www.behindthename.com/name/husni Archived on 17 July 2023
Hua (华, 花, etc.). Chinese. Meaning "splendid, illustrious, Chinese" or "flower, blossom."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hua Archived on 17 July 2023
Huan (欢). Chinese. Meaning "happy, pleased."https://www.behindthename.com/name/huan Archived on 17 July 2023
Hui (慧, 辉, etc.). Chinese. Meaning "intelligent, wise" or "brightness."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hui Archived on 17 July 2023
Hunter. English. Occupational name for a hunter.
Hutton. English. From a surname derived from Old English hoh ‘ridge’, ‘spur’ + tun ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.https://www.behindthename.com/name/hutton/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/hutton/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Hyacinthe. French. Derived from the hyacinth flower, named after Hyakinthos from Greek mythology.https://www.teleflora.com/meaning-of-flowers/hyacinth Archived on 17 July 2023
Hyeon or Hyun. Korean. Meaning "virtuous."https://www.behindthename.com/name/hyeon Archived on 17 July 2023
Hyeon-jin (현진). Korean. From Sino-Korean 賢 "virtuous" (hyeon) and 進 "advance, make progress, enter" or 振 "raise, excite, arouse action" (jin).https://www.behindthename.com/name/hyeon01jin/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
== See also ==
* Names
== References ==
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