Dog Names Starting With H

Still need a name for your pup? Here's a list of dog names beginning with H.

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HachiEight
HachikoLoyal dog statue.
HadadGod of storms
Haddibone
HadesBunny
HadrianPerson From Hadria
Haggismade of sheep's or calf's viscera minced with oatmeal and suet and onions and boiled in the animal's stomach
HagleyField of hedges.
Hairyhaving or covered with hair
HALSuper computer.
HalbertBrave, noble, leader.
Half Pintdisparaging terms for small people
Halifaxprovincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
HaloDivine aura.
HalstenRock
HalvarRock Guardian
HamShort for a hammock.
HamiltonFrom Hamela's Settlement
HamishSupplanter
Hamlinone who loves his home
HammockLoves to sleep.
Hamstershort-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches
Hamzasteadfast
Hanimperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
HanaFlower
HankRuler Of The Home
HannibalEvil genius.
HansGod Is Gracious
HanselGod Is Gracious
Haosmart and clever
HappyJoyful
Harbinlittle shining fighter
HarborA sheltered port for boats; a place of refuge.
Hardiksincere
HardyRefers to the Hardy boys who were youthful detectives
HariJoy
HarlequinMute Pantomime Clown
HarleyWoodland, clearing.
HaroldCommander
Harpalosgrasper
HarperHarp Player
HarrisonSon Of Harry
HarryHome ruler
HartMale Deer Or Stag
HartmannHardy Man
HaruSpring
Harukishining sun
Harutosun flying
HarveyBattle warrior
HasanAfrican for handsome
HasseGod is Gracious
HatiThe wolf that chases the moon in norse mythology
HavenSafe Place
HavocDevastation or ruinous damage.
HawkShort for Stephen Hawking.
HawkeyeAn inhabitant of Iowa; a man of good sight.
HawkingRefers to modern scientist stephen hawking, who was known for his curious nature
Hayatesmooth
HayesLives by the forest or bush
Hazelnutany of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk
HaziqSkillful and intelligent in Muslim.
HeathLand Of Heather And Grass
HeavenHome Of The Gods And Celestial Beings
HeavenlyFrom The Heavens
HeckieProtective, loyal friend.
HectorAnchor, Steadfast
Heftylarge in amount or extent or degree
HeimdallA son of nine damsels that guards the gods in Norse mythology.
Heinrich"Brave ruler of home."
HeinzUnited States industrialist who manufactured and sold processed foods (1844-1919)
HelaA guard of the dead in norse mythology
HelixWhite-lipped snail.
Helmarfamous protector
Hendrikhome ruler
HengEternal
HenriRuler Of The Home
HenryHome ruler
HephaestusGod of fire in Greek mythology.
HerbArmy Bright
HerbertArmy Bright
HercStrong, heroic figure.
HerculesThe son of zeus and the king of the gods in greek mythology.
HermanArmy Man
HermesThe name means bitter
HerminioProtector of the home.
HernánBrave explorer/warrior.
HernandoTo Be Courageous
HeroThe priestess of aphrodite in greek mythology.
HerrMister
HershelGod's mercy shown.
HersheyChocolate brand
Heureuxhappy
HexagonA polygon with six sides.
Hibikisound, echo
Hibiscusany plant of the genus Hibiscus
Hiccup(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
HidalgoNoble One
Hidekiexcellent timber trees
Hideoexcellent man
Hikarulight, radiance
Hillyhaving hills and crags
HiltonLuxury hotel chain.
HimaliaGoddess of mountains.
Hinatasunflower / facing towards the sun
Hirakuopen, expand
HiramExalted Brother
HiroGenerous
Hiroakiwide, spacious light
Hirokivast timber trees
Hiroshigenerous
Hiroyukigreat journey
HitchSlow down.
Hitoshimotivated person
Hoagiesandwich
Hobbitan imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien
HobbsFamily Of Hob/Robert
HolcombeValley of hollows.
HoldenFrom The Hollow In The Valley
HolidayRest day.
HolmesSherlock Holmes, detective.
Holsteinblack and white
HomerInspired by homer simpson.
HoneySweet As Honey
HonosThe god of chivalry
HoochStrange brew, distilled liquor made by the Hutsnuwu Indians
HooliganRuffian or hoodlum. British soccer fans.
HooplaBustling activity or excitement, ballyhoo, hullabaloo.
Hoopsa game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
HoorA mysterious blind dog in Norse mythology.
Hoover31st President of the United States; in 1929 the stock market crashed and the economy collapsed and Hoover was defeated for reelection by Franklin Roosevelt (1874-1964)
HopeGood
HopperOne that jumps from activity to activity. Famous American painter Edward Hopper, most notable painting, Nighthawks.
HoraceMan Of Time
HoracioBrave, vigilant, strong.
HorusOne of the earliest and most important egyptian gods in egyptian mythology.
HoseheadFunny, silly person.
HossHoss
Hot Dogperform intricate maneuvers while skiing
Hotakatall grain
Hounoble
HoudiniUnited States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)
Houndany of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
HowardHeart Brave
Howlera joke that seems extremely funny
HowserHowser's a smart title for bowser.
HrymOne of the giants that lead the forces of destruction in norse mythology
HuanHappiness
Huangphoenix
HubbleUnited States astronomer who discovered that (as the universe expands) the speed with which nebulae recede increases with their distance from the observer (1889-1953)
HuckShort form of Huckleberry
HuckleberryRefers to the cartoon character and Bloodhound
HudadGod's gift of love.
Hudiebutterfly
HudsonThe son of Hugh
HughBright In Mind And Spirit
HugoWise man
HugzShowing affection/love.
HuiKind
HulkA fictional characterr.
HumbertoBright
HumeFrom The River Island
HunterOne who hunts
HuntleyFrom The Hunt Field
Huntsmansomeone who hunts game
HurstWooded Hill
Hutchsmall crude shelter used as a dwelling
HuxleyFrom Hoc's Field
HyacinthThe Flower
HyattHigh-end hotel chain.
Hydraa long faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer
Hylactorbarker
HylaeusSylvan
Hyperion(Greek mythology) a Titan who was the son of Gaea and Uranus and the father of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology
HypnosGod of sleep.
Hyrcanusfrom Hyrcania

Dog Names Starting With H currently rank in 64th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, dog names starting with h seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dog Names Starting With H?

These dog names starting with h range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Happy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Hades.

Hestia scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Harry.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dog Names Starting With H?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dog Names Starting With H.

The states that love dog names starting with h the most are Wisconsin, New Hampshire and Missouri.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Nevada, Minnesota and Arizona.

Which countries have the most love for Dog Names Starting With H?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of dog names starting with h.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE dog names starting with h are Bangladesh, Kosovo and Pakistan.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Singapore, Finland and China.