Dog names that start with H can be fun, cute, and cool. Today we’ll share awesome H names from trending topics and pop culture, all the way to regency chic and a vintage flare. From classic to crazy, these names will provide inspiration to any new puppy owner. And they’re all training friendly. Short, simple and easy for you to say and your dog to understand. We’ve included words with no more than 3 syllables, strong consonant sounds and soft vowels. All of which add up to an easier recall command! No matter what type of name you’re looking to find, our complete name guide has over 200 ideas to consider.
- Human style dog names that start with H
- Cute dog names that start with H
- Unique dog names that start with H
- Cool and badass H name ideas
- Other great dog names starting with H
Choosing a puppy’s name is one of the most important parts of getting a new pet. After all, their name will be with them for the rest of their life! You’ll be calling it in dog parks or at the beach, introducing your puppy to friends and family with it… it’s not a decision to be rushed! But, it’s great that you already know you want a name starting with H. So, we’ve gathered 200 ideas to help you pick the right name starting with H.
25 of our Favorite Dog Names Starting with H
- Haddock
- Hades
- Hal
- Hammond
- Harley
- Hash Brown
- Hatter
- Hatty
- Hayes
- Hecate
- Heffer
- Herb
- Hermie
- Hickory
- Hobbes
- Hollister
- Hopper
- Horton
- Houston
- Howie
- Howler
- Hudson
- Hula
- Humphrey
- Huxley
Even if your heart is set on finding a name starting with H, you don’t need to restrict yourself. There’s so much inspiration for dog names, you’ll find something to fit every puppy. Let’s start off by looking at some human-sounding names that start with H.
Female Dog Names that Start with H
- Hadlee
- Haisley
- Hallie
- Halsey
- Hannah
- Harriet
- Hayley
- Hazel
- Heather
- Hebah
- Heidi
- Helen
- Helena
- Helga
- Henrietta
- Henrika
- Hera
- Hester
- Hetty
- Hilda
- Hillary
- Holly
- Hollyanna
- Huda
- Hyacinth
Human inspired female names are a great place to start if you have a new girl puppy. But what about the boys?
Male Dog Names that Start with H
- Hadrian
- Hakeem
- Hank
- Hans
- Hansel
- Hansen
- Harold
- Harrison
- Harry
- Harvey
- Hassan
- Hayden
- Heath
- Hector
- Henry
- Herbert
- Hershel
- Hiro
- Holden
- Homer
- Horace
- Howard
- Hudson
- Hugh
- Hugo
Human names are a good starting point if you’re lacking inspiration for your dog’s new name. But, they aren’t right for everyone! If you don’t love human-sounding names, let’s move on to something a little different.
Cute Dog Names that Start with H
- Haggle
- Halloumi
- Halo
- Ham
- Hamburger
- Hamlet
- Hampton
- Happy
- Harmony
- Harp
- Hazelnut
- Heaven
- Henna
- Hiccup
- Hippo
- Hippy
- Hobbit
- Hobnob
- Hodge
- Hoff
- Holiday
- Honey
- Hope
- Hotdog
- Huggy
It’s easy to find adorable sounding names that start with H! These picks are a great way to show everyone just how sweet your new puppy is.
Unique Dog Names Starting with H
- Haiku
- Haggis
- Halifax
- Hamblin
- Hanley
- Havilliard
- Hawthorne
- Heinz
- Heimlich
- Heirloom
- Heretic
- Hijinks
- Hippocrates
- Hippogriff
- Hisashi
- Hive
- Hollywood
- Hoodwink
- Hoover
- Hosanna
- Hova
- Husavik
- Hutch
- Hutton
- Hydrangea
You know how unique your dog is, but does everyone else? A unique name can be a great way to show off just how special your puppy is.
Cool Names Starting with H
- Haim
- Hagrid
- Hamilton
- Hancock
- Hargreaves
- Harlem
- Harvard
- Havana
- Hawkeye
- Heathen
- Hedwig
- Helion
- Hendrix
- Hennessy
- Hermoine
- Hero
- Hind
- Hodor
- Hogan
- Holmes
- Holt
- Honor
- Hook
- Hooligan
- Hunter
These names are the perfect choice for a puppy that’s too cool for school. Which one is your favorite?
Badass Names that Start with H
- Hag
- Hangman
- Hannibal
- Han Solo
- Hash-Slinging Slasher
- Hawk
- Haymitch
- Hazard
- Hazmat
- Heady
- Hellboy
- Hellhound
- Hercules
- Hex
- Highlander
- Hotshot
- Hulk
- Hunt
- Hustler
- Hybern
- Hyde
- Hydra
- Hyena
- Hypno
- Hysteria
Not every dog name needs to be cute and fluffy. How about one of these badass ideas for your tough new dog?
Other Great Dog Names Starting with H
- Hackney
- Hailstorm
- Harlow
- Harvester
- Hash
- Hawkshaw
- Heartbreaker
- Heathrow
- Heavyweight
- Helium
- Hog
- Hollywood
- Honcho
- Honda
- Honk
- Hotstepper
- Hozier
- Hufflepuff
- Hullabaloo
- Human
- Hummus
- Hustler
- Hybrid
- Hymn
- Hywel
Have you found your perfect name idea in this list?
Dog Names that Start with H
There are so many different sources of inspiration for our dogs’ names. But, it can be overwhelming trying to choose between all the options out there! Have a think about your dog’s personality. Does one of the names in this list suit them down to a T? Or, perhaps you can think of a dog name starting with H that has a special meaning to you.
Whichever name you choose, make sure you’re happy with it, as you will be using it for a long time! Did you find your ideal name on this list? If you can think of any other great dog names starting with H, let us know in the comments, so we can add them to our lists!
More Name Inspiration
There are plenty of other ideas available if you don’t love the names above. Why not check out some of our other dog naming guides for more help:
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