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American girl names starting with H bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to American tradition or simply love how H names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

American Girl names starting with H

  • 100 American girl names begin with H
  • All names include full etymology from American naming tradition
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

American Girl Names Starting With H

100 girl names of American origin beginning with H

#18
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The hazel tree
#90
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From the hay clearing or hay meadow
#162
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hay valley
#218
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a place of safety or refuge
#237
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army hill
#345
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From the hares' meadow
#451
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The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#499
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hay's meadow
#501
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Strong and brave
#513
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A place of peace and joy, often seen as the eternal home for the righteous.
#525
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A variation of Hayley, meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow'
#537
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A variant spelling of 'Harley', meaning 'hare meadow'.
#537
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Harmony
#540
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heavenly
#544
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a variation of Haven, meaning a safe place
#553
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From the hare meadow.
#557
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One who is wise
#564
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A circle of light surrounding the sun or moon, associated with divinity
#567
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A term of endearment; a variant of 'Honey'.
#582
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Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.
#582
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home by the meadow
#604
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a modern variation of the name Harley, meaning 'hare's meadow' or 'from the hare clearing'
#614
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From the heather-covered land
#616
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A variation of Harley; meaning 'hare meadow'.
#616
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A variant of 'Hayley', meaning 'hay clearing'
#630
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From the family of the Hennessys
#637
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Derived from the name 'Haven', often connoting a place of safety or shelter.
#637
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Cheerful, happy
#647
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Derived from Howard, meaning 'high guardian' or 'watchman'.
#650
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The emotive or graceful one
#651
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A beloved name with deep roots
#655
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Describes something that is not clear or transparent, often used metaphorically to imply vagueness or uncertainty.
#661
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a blend of 'Heather', a flowering plant, and 'Lyn', meaning 'lake'
#686
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Heroine
#687
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Combination of 'Holly' (the plant) and 'Ann'
#690
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Heavenly
#698
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A variation of Hailey, meaning 'hay clearing or meadow.'
#699
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grace; favor; beautiful
#702
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From the hill
#710
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holly tree; bitter
#716
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Hay clearing
#719
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Noble one
#731
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From the hay clearing
#747
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A variation of Hillary, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
#748
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a modern spelling variant of Hayley, meaning 'hay clearing'
#749
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Hay clearing, Rose flower
#767
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Hedge grove
#789
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ruler of the army
#799
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Hay clearing or hay meadow
#802
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A combination of 'Heather' which refers to the flowering plant and 'Marie', a variant of Mary meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.
#805
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Light, bright, shining one
#808
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A beloved name with deep roots
#814
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grace; gift of God
#818
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Derived from the hazel tree; a symbol of wisdom and protection
#827
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Army ruler
#831
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a modern variant, possibly derived from Hayley, meaning 'hay clearing'
#849
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hazel tree
#852
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a modern variant of Hailey, meaning 'hay clearing' or 'meadow'.
#865
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Swift, quick in movement or action
#876
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heroine, praise
#894
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Hedley's meadow
#908
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A place of safety, or a haven
#911
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From the Dutch settlement; strong; rugged.
#912
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From the hay meadow; a variant of Haley
#914
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hare meadow
#919
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a combination of Hazel and the suffix -line, meaning 'small hazel tree'
#924
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a diminutive form of Harriet, meaning 'home ruler'
#945
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Rules by an army; strong and brave
#945
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sorrow or sadness
#952
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gift of God
#965
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from the hay clearing
#975
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Heroine
#986
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From the word 'Hyde', meaning 'to hide'
#990
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A combination of 'Haley', which means 'hay meadow', and 'Ann', which means 'grace' or 'favor'.
#997
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Holly tree; A name derived from the evergreen plant
#1000
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Dweller at the holly trees.
#1007
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Bright, shining
#1009
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Army hill
#1011
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A modern variant of Hailey, meaning 'hay meadow'.
#1016
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Derived from the name Hilary, meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful'
#1026
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Harp player; Waterfall
#1030
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A beloved name with deep roots
#1031
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Derived from Old English, meaning 'holly tree', associated with the symbolism of protection and fertility.
#1031
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heroine
#1033
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Graceful; favor.
#1048
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A combination of 'Hin' which can mean to advance or move forward, and 'Lee' which often symbolizes beauty or plum trees.
#1052
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from the hare's meadow
#1061
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sea salt
#1069
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Derived from a surname, which means 'son of the young warrior'.
#1074
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Graceful; God is gracious
#1075
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bright, shining light; Could be viewed as a variation of Helena, often linked to 'torch' or 'light'
#1079
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Derived from Hillary, meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'
#1079
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gentle, compassionate
#1087
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Derived from the name 'Helen,' potentially meaning 'light' or 'bright one'.
#1093
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A variant of Hayden, meaning 'fire' or 'hay valley'.
#1093
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One who plays the harp; associated with music
#1096
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A variant of Helen; light or torch.
#1102
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The heath land.
#1111
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Noble one; diminutive of Adelheid, which means 'noble kind'.
#1116
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From the place of the hazel trees

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