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Top 50 "H" Baby Names for Girls and Boys

Written by Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick

"H" baby names for girls and boys are gaining popularity quickly. Baby names beginning with K have had their heyday. The Kaylies, Kylies and Kristens of the world are growing up, and it’s time to begin fitting a new letter into the mix: H. Here’s a handful of hot names beginning with the letter "H" to consider when naming your baby.

Top 50 H baby names for girls and boys

1. Hailey – on the Social Security's list of top 100 baby names
2. Hal – son of actor Hank Azaria and girlfriend Katie Wright
3. Haley – another spelling of the popular name Hailey
4. Halle – as in actress Halle Berry
5. Hana – alternate spelling of top 10 name Hannah
6. Hannah – on the Social Security's list of top 100 baby names
7. Harlow – daughter of Nicole Richie and musician Joel Madden
8. Harmony – for the parents wanting a name with a spiritual element
9. Harold – a favorite of older generations, it’s poised for a comeback
10. Harper – daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood
11. Harriet – a very popular name in the UK
12. Harris – an Old English name and variant of Harrison
13. Harrison – as in actor Harrison Ford
14. Harry – as in Harry, son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana
15. Hayden – on the Social Security's list of top 100 baby names
16. Hayes – son of actor Kevin Costner and wife Christine Baumgartner
17. Hayley – another spelling of the name Hailey
18. Hazel – daughter of Julia Roberts and Danny Moder
19. Heath – as in late actor Heath Ledger
20. Heather – the name of a flower; a popular name of Scottish origin
21. Heavenly Hiraani – daughter of Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence
22. Heidi – as in supermodel Heidi Klum, host of Project Runway
23. Helen – meaning “the bright one” and associated with beauty thanks to Helen of Troy
24. Helena – daughter of Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford
25. Hendrix – son of Donnie Wahlberg
26. Henry – Chosen for the sons of celebs Minnie Driver, Heidi Klum, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more
27. Hercules – a classic send-up to the Roman god, if you dare
28. Hermione – as in Hermione Granger, best friend of Harry Potter
29. Hilda – a no-frills name that has never been at the top of the charts, but a great unique baby name choice
30. Hillary – as in Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State
31. History – Minnie Driver’s son’s middle name is Story… just add a few letters
32. Holden – son of actor Rick Schroder
33. Holiday – actual meaning is “holy day”; often heard as a surname
34. Holly – ideal name for a December baby
35. Homer – chosen for the sons of celebs Anne Heche, Bill Murray and Richard Gere
36. Honey – once a nickname, in today’s culture of unique names it’s a viable first-name choice
37. Honor – daughter of Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
38. Hope – daughter of actor Brad Garrett
39. Hopper – son of actors Sean Penn and Robin Wright
40. Hosea – a Biblical name meaning “salvation”
41. Houston – a unisex place name growing in popularity as a first name
42. Howard – a popular nineteenth century name making a comeback
43. Hubert – an uncommon saint’s name, often heard as a surname
44. Huckleberry – son of Discovery Channel host Bear Grylls
45. Hudson – son of actress Marcia Gay Harden
46. Hugh – as in actor Hugh Jackman
47. Hugo – for literature buffs, a tribute to Victor Hugo
48. Humphrey – a name found among the works of Evelyn Waugh and Shakespeare
49. Hunter – on the Social Security Administration’s list of top 100 baby names
50. Hyatt – a decidedly southern, cowboy name