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3,826 names given to boys, unisex names included, from 71 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

HalimBoyMeaning "patient," "tolerant," or "gentle" in Arabic, derived from a root connected to forbearance and restraint.
HallBoyFrom a surname meaning 'manor or great hall', referring to someone who lived or worked in such a place.
HallamBoyA surname with roots in Old English geographic terminology, originally denoting either a rocky location or a sheltered…
HaloUnisexFrom the English word halo, meaning a luminous disc or ring, derived from Greek halos.
HamadBoyMeaning "praise" or "gratitude" in Arabic, derived from a root denoting the act of commending or giving thanks.
HamadaBoyMeaning "praising" or "the one who praises" in Arabic, derived from a root signifying the act of offering praise or…
HamiltonBoyA surname combining Old English elements describing a curved or deformed hilltop location.
HamisuBoyTraces to the Arabic word for "fifth", khamis, which also names Thursday; in Hausa it marks a boy born on that day.
HammondBoyA surname with roots in either a Norman or Old Norse personal name, reflecting medieval linguistic influences.
HamnetBoyA medieval diminutive of Hamo, itself from the Germanic element for “home.”
HankBoyOriginally a short form of Hankin, a medieval diminutive of John, later also used as a diminutive of Henry.
HänselBoyA pet form of Hans, "little Hans," ultimately from Johannes, "Yahweh is gracious."
HansruediBoyCompound of Hans and Ruedi: "God is gracious" and "famous power".
HanumanBoyLikely from Sanskrit hanu, "jaw", the name of the monkey god of the Ramayana.
HaoxuanUnisexMost often 皓 or 浩 (both hào, "bright" or "vast, expansive") joined with 轩 (xuān, "lofty, elevated"); other…
HaoyuUnisexMost often 浩 or 皓 (both hào, "vast, expansive" or "bright") joined with 宇 (yǔ, "universe, the space under heaven").
HappyUnisexFrom the English word happy, with roots in Middle English hap ('chance' or 'luck') and Old Norse happ.
HardeepUnisexJoins Hari, a name of the Hindu deity Vishnu, with dīpa, the Sanskrit word for lamp or light.
HardingBoyAn English surname tracing back to an Old English personal name.
HardyBoyA diminutive based on the Germanic element meaning 'strong' or 'brave', creating a nickname form of longer compound…
HarelBoyMeans "God's mountain" or "God's altar", combining the Hebrew words for mountain and God. The term appears in biblical…
HarendraBoyFrom Sanskrit: "lord Hari and Indra", combining names of Hindu deities.
HariBoyFrom Sanskrit hari, "tawny, yellowish-brown", an epithet of the god Vishnu.
HarishBoyFrom Sanskrit: "lord Hari", combining Hari (Vishnu) with īśa (lord).
HarithBoyFrom the Arabic word for plowman or cultivator, referring to someone who tills the land and tends crops.
HarlanBoyFrom a surname meaning 'hare land' in Old English, combining hara 'hare' and land.
HarlandBoyFrom a surname that is a variant of Harlan, meaning 'hare land' in Old English.
HarlequinBoyThe English name of a costumed stage character, descended from the Old French devil-figure Hellequin by way of Italian…
HarleyUnisexA geographic surname combining elements that refer to an animal or landscape feature with a clearing in the woods.
HarlowUnisexAn English geographic surname combining elements referring to a landscape feature or warrior with a hilltop location.
HarmBoyA shortened form of Harmen, itself a variant of Herman: "army man".
HarmenBoyThe Dutch form of Herman: "army man", from Germanic roots "heri" (army) and "man" (man).
HarmonBoyFrom a surname derived from the given name Herman.
HaroldBoyArmy leader, from Old English elements meaning 'army' and 'powerful'.
HarperUnisexA musician who played the harp, from Old English hearpe.
HarpreetUnisexCombines Hari, a name for the Hindu deity Vishnu, with prīti, the Sanskrit word for love, joy or affection.
HarrisBoySon of Harry, from the English surname Harris.
HarrisonBoySon of Harry, from the English surname meaning 'son of Harry'.
HarryBoyHome ruler, from the name Henry, meaning 'home ruler'.
HarshBoyFrom Sanskrit: "joy, happiness, delight".
HarshaBoyMeans "happiness" or "joy" in Sanskrit, representing emotional delight and celebration.
HarshadBoyFrom Sanskrit: "one who gives joy", combining harṣa (happiness) with the giver suffix.
HartleyUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hart wood' or 'hart clearing', combining Old English words for male deer and woodland.
HarunBoyArabic form of Aaron, the brother of Moses in Islamic and Quranic tradition.
HarunaBoyThe Hausa and Fula form of Harun, the Qur'an's name for the prophet Aaron, brother of Musa (Moses).
HarveBoyShort form of Harvey, meaning 'iron warrior' or 'keen in battle'.
HarveyBoyIron warrior or keen in battle, from Old Breton elements meaning 'iron' or 'battle' and 'eager, keen'.
HasanBoyFrom the Arabic verb for being beautiful and good, signifying someone of excellent character and appearance.
HashimBoyFrom the Arabic word meaning to break or crush, originally a nickname describing someone's actions or way of life.
HasibBoyFrom the Arabic words for noble and worthy of respect, describing someone of high standing and honourable character.
HasimBoyFrom the Arabic word meaning to sever or make final decisions, describing someone resolute and determined.
HassanBoyFrom the Arabic words for beautiful and good, describing someone of excellent character and fine appearance.
HatimBoyFrom the Arabic root meaning to decree or establish: the name conveys a sense of being steadfast and resolute.
HavenUnisexA safe place or shelter, from Old English hæfen.
HayatUnisexThe Arabic word for life itself, derived from a root meaning to live or exist.
HaydenUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill', combining Old English words for hay and valley or hill.
HaydnBoyFrom a Germanic surname meaning "heathen" or "of the heath".
HayesBoyFrom the English surname Hayes, originally referring to a place with fences or hedges.
HaythamBoyFrom Arabic roots referring to a young bird of prey: the name symbolises keen vision, power and noble bearing.
HaywoodBoyFrom a place name meaning 'fenced wood', referring to a wooded area with fencing.
HazeUnisexAn alternative spelling or shortening of Hayes or Hazel, with roots in atmospheric imagery.
HazimBoyFrom Arabic roots meaning steadfast and resolute: the name conveys strength of character and unwavering conviction.
HaþufunsBoyFrom the Gothic haþus, "battle", and funs, "ready, eager": together, roughly "ready for battle".
HeUnisexDepends on the character: 河 (hé) "river, stream", 和 (hé) "harmony, peace", or 荷 (hé) "lotus", the last almost always a…
HeathBoyFrom one who lived on a heath, an area of open land with low-growing vegetation.
HedUnisexMeans "echo" in Hebrew, evoking the reflection of sound and voice.
HedleyBoyA clearing where heather grows.
Hein (Burmese)BoyIn Burmese, "great" or "grand"; a name meaning magnificence and grandeur.
Hein (Dutch & Flemish)BoyA short form of Hendrik: "estate ruler", from Germanic "heim" (home, estate) and "rich" (powerful).
HeintjeUnisexA diminutive of Hendrik: "estate ruler", from Germanic roots meaning home and power.
HélierBoyA rare name honouring a sixth-century Christian hermit martyred on the Channel Island now called Jersey.
HelmfriedBoyA compound name from Old German words meaning "helmet" and "peace".
HelmutBoyA German name composed of Germanic elements meaning "helmet" (or possibly "healthy, whole") and "mind" or "spirit".
HemiBoyHemi is the Māori form of James, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name.
HēnareBoyHēnare is the Māori version of Henry, adapted to fit Māori language and pronunciation patterns.
HendersonBoySon of Henry.
HendrixBoyHome ruler.
Heng (Chinese)UnisexDepends on the character: 恒/恆 (héng) "constant, enduring" or 亨 (hēng, a different tone) "smooth-progressing…
Heng (Khmer)UnisexFrom Khmer ហេង (heng): "lucky, fortunate".
HenleyUnisexA place from Old English.
HenningBoyA diminutive of Henrik, ultimately from Greek meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler".
HenokBoyThe Tigrinya and Amharic spelling of the biblical Enoch, from Hebrew חֲנוֹךְ (Ḥanokh), "dedicated" or "initiated".
HenriBoyThe French form of Henry, from Germanic words for "home" and "ruler".
HenryBoyHome ruler.
HepingBoyFrom 和平 (héping), the everyday Chinese word for "peace": 和 "harmony" plus 平 "level, calm".
HerbBoyArmy and bright; a short form.
HerbertBoyArmy and bright.
HerbertoBoySpanish and Portuguese form of Herbert, derived from Germanic elements meaning "bright army".
HerbieBoyArmy and bright; an affectionate form.
HerculeBoyThe French form of Hercules, the strongman hero of Greek and Roman mythology.
HeremoanaBoyPairs the Tahitian word for something cherished with the word for the ocean, giving a name close to beloved of the sea.
HerkBoyA short form of Hercules, the Latin name for the Greek hero Heracles, derived from Hera and kleos meaning "glory of…
HermannBoyThe German form of Herman, from Old Germanic roots for "army" and "man", literally meaning "warrior" or "army man".
HermenegildusBoyLatinised form of a Gothic name combining airmans, "whole, great", and gild, "value, tribute".
HerveBoyA Breton adaptation of Harvey, itself derived from Germanic roots meaning "battle" and "eager" or "army".
HidayatBoyFrom an Arabic root meaning to show the way or direct aright: the name embodies spiritual and moral guidance.
HiguelBoyProbably "eminent", from Old Welsh hy, "thorough, excellent", and gwel, "sight".
HikmatUnisexFrom an Arabic root meaning sound judgment and discernment: the name denotes wisdom and wise understanding.
HilaireBoyMerry or cheerful, derived from the Latin word for one who is joyful in disposition.
HilaryUnisexCheerful or merry.
HildebrandBoyA compound of Old High German hilt, "battle," and brant, "sword" or "firebrand," so roughly "battle blade."
HildifunsBoyFrom the Gothic hildi, "battle", and funs, "ready": the proposed source of the Spanish name Ildefonso.
HildredUnisexPossibly from an Old English name combining hild, "battle", and ræd, "counsel".
HīnanoUnisexNames the fragrant male flower of the pandanus tree, used across French Polynesia to scent oil and to mark celebrations.
HlaUnisexFrom the Burmese word for beautiful or pleasing, used as a name element for either gender.
HlaingUnisexFrom the Burmese word for plentiful or abundant, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HobsonBoySon of Hob.
HoebaerBoyFrom Old High German: "bright" + "famous", deriving from Hubert's original roots.
HoelBoyThe Breton form of Hywel, a Welsh name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to Old Welsh roots for "eminent" or…
HohepaBoyThe Māori adaptation of Joseph, keeping the English name's phonetic structure within te reo Māori conventions.
HoldenBoyDeep valley.
HollandUnisexA low-lying land.
HollisUnisexHolly trees.
HomerBoyFrom the Greek Ὅμηρος (Homeros), from ὅμηρος, "hostage" or "pledge".
HoneBoyA Māori form of John, adapted to Māori phonetic conventions.
HongUnisexDepends on the character: most often 红/紅 (hóng), "red", though 虹 "rainbow", 弘 "great, expansive" and 鸿/鴻 "wild swan…
HonoréBoyHonoured or esteemed, derived from Latin honorus meaning worthy of honour.
HonourUnisexFrom the English word honour, derived from Latin honorabilis.
HoraceBoyFrom Horatius, the name of the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus.
HoratioBoyVariant of Horatius, associated with classical Rome and the English literary tradition.
HoustonBoyFrom a Scottish place name meaning 'Hugh's town'.
HowardBoyFrom a surname with multiple origins: possibly from Old English 'ewe herder', or from Germanic names Hughard or Hávarðr.
HowieBoyDiminutive of Howard.
HoytBoyFrom the Middle English word for 'stick', originally a descriptive surname for a thin person.
HozanUnisexKurdish word for a bard or minstrel-poet.
HroþireiksBoyFrom the reconstructed Gothic elements hroþs "fame, glory" and reiks "ruler": roughly "famous ruler".
HroþisinþsBoyFrom the reconstructed Gothic elements hroþs "fame, glory" and sinþs "way, journey": roughly "famous journey".
HtayUnisexFrom a Burmese word linked to wealth or a good price, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HtetUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning sharp-witted or surpassing, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HubertBoyFrom Germanic elements meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright spirit'.
HudsonBoyFrom the English surname meaning 'son of Hudde'.
HughBoyFrom Germanic 'hugu' meaning 'mind, thought, spirit'.
HughieBoyAffectionate diminutive of Hugh.
HugoBoyFrom the Germanic hug: "mind", "spirit".
HuguesBoyMind or spirit, derived from Germanic roots suggesting one who thinks or reasons.
HuiaUnisexNamed after an extinct New Zealand bird, the huia, once valued by Māori for its striking feathers.
HumbertBoyBright bear cub, derived from Old Germanic elements hun meaning bear cub and beraht meaning bright.
HumphreyBoyFrom Old German elements meaning 'bear cub' and 'peace'.
HunterUnisexFrom the English occupational surname for someone who hunts.
HusênBoyKurdish spelling of the Arabic Husayn, a diminutive of Hasan, "good, handsome".
HusniBoyFrom Arabic حسن (husn): "beauty, excellence, goodness".
HuxleyBoyFrom a Cheshire town name, combining Old English elements for 'woodland' or 'clearing'.
HyacintheUnisexThe hyacinth flower, a spring-blooming bulb known for its vibrant colours and fragrance, derived from Greek mythology.
HyrumBoyA variant of Hiram, a Hebrew name meaning 'my brother is exalted'.
ʻAilaniUnisexA Hawaiian compound name expressing chiefly authority and power, from ʻai (to rule, to own, to possess) and lani (sky…
IakopaBoyHawaiian adaptation of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaaqov: "to supplant".
IanBoyThe Scottish form of John: "God is gracious".
IapetusBoyPossibly from Greek ἰάπτω (iaptō), "to hurl" or "to wound", though the link is far from certain.
IasonBoyFrom Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), related to ἰᾶσθαι (iasthai), "to heal": broadly, "healer".
IbraahimBoyThe Somali form of Ibrahim, the Quranic and biblical patriarch Abraham, whose Hebrew name is usually read as "father of…
IbragimBoyThe Chechen rendering of Ibrahim, the Arabic name for the Biblical Abraham.
IbrahimBoyArabic form of Abraham, derived from the Hebrew name carried through Islamic tradition.
IcarusBoyOf unknown origin; no Greek root has ever convincingly explained what the name itself means.
IdanBoyMeans "era" or "age" in Hebrew, referring to a period of time. The name carries associations with temporal scope and…
IdirBoyKabyle for "he lives" or "may he live", from the Tamazight verb to live.
IdrisBoyPossibly derived from Arabic درس (darasa): "to study, to learn, to interpret". The exact origin is uncertain, but…
IeronimusBoyFrom Greek Hierōnymos, "sacred name": hieros "sacred" and onyma "name".
IfaBoyAn Oromo boy's name meaning "light".
IfeanyiBoyFrom Igbo ife, "thing", and anyị, "we, us": read together as "nothing is beyond us", an assurance that no difficulty is…
IfeanyichukwuBoyFrom Igbo ife, "thing", anyị, "we, us", and Chukwu, "God": "nothing is beyond what God can do for us".
IfiokUnisexThe Ibibio word for wisdom or knowledge.
IggyBoyIggy is a diminutive of Ignatius, derived from the Roman name Ignatius meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent'.
IgnaceBoyFiery or burning, derived from the Latin name Ignatius which relates to ignis meaning fire.
IgnatiusBoyFrom the Roman family name Egnatius, of Etruscan origin and unknown meaning; the spelling later drew toward Latin…
IgorBoyFrom Old Norse Ingvarr, usually read as "warrior of Ing (Yngvi)", the Norse god.
IhabBoyFrom Arabic إيهاب (ihab): "a gift, something bestowed".
IhsanBoyFrom Arabic إحسان (ihsan): "charity, good deed, benevolence".
IikkaBoyA shortened, affectionate form of Isaac, derived through Finnish naming traditions.
IiroBoyThe Finnish diminutive form of Isaac, the biblical name meaning "he will laugh".
IisakkiBoyThe Finnish version of Isaac, derived from the Hebrew name meaning "he will laugh".
IivoBoyThe Finnish adaptation of Ivor, a name with Scandinavian and possibly Celtic roots meaning "bow" or "archer".
IkaiaBoyHawaiian adaptation of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu: "God is salvation".
IkaikaBoyFrom Hawaiian ikaika: "strong, vigorous".
IkeBoyIke is a diminutive of Isaac, derived from Hebrew meaning 'he laughs' or 'laughter'.
IkechukwuBoyFrom Igbo ike, "power" or "strength", and Chukwu, "God": together, "God's power."
IkennaBoyFrom Igbo ike, "power" or "strength", and nna, "father": together, "a father's strength."
IkramUnisexFrom Arabic إكرام (ikram): "honour, respect, dignity, generosity".
IldefonsusBoyFrom the Gothic-Visigothic elements hild "battle" and funs "ready, eager": roughly "ready for battle".
IlhamUnisexFrom Arabic: "inspiration, sudden insight".
IlyanBoyMeaning uncertain; possibly a French adaptation of Iliyan or a modern creation influenced by similar-sounding names.
IlyasBoyFrom Greek Elías, derived from Hebrew Ēliyāhu: "God is my strength".
ImadBoyFrom Arabic: "support, pillar, mainstay".
ImamBoyFrom Arabic: "leader, guide, prayer leader".
ImanUnisexFrom Arabic: "faith, belief, conviction".
Ime (Frisian)UnisexA Frisian short form clipped from Germanic names built on the element irmin, roughly "whole" or "great".
Ime (West African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others))UnisexThe Ibibio word for patience.
ImranBoyFrom Hebrew Amram, the father of Moses: "exalted father".
ImtiyazBoyFrom Arabic: "distinction, privilege, special quality".
InamUnisexFrom Arabic: "giving, bestowal, generosity, bounty".
InariUnisexUsually explained from Japanese 稲 (ina), "rice", and 荷 (ri), "to carry": carrying rice.
InderpalUnisexThe name combines Indra, a significant deity in Hindu traditions, with a Sanskrit word meaning guardian or protector.
IndianaUnisexIndiana means 'land of the Indians', derived from geographic and anthropological terminology of European colonization.
IndigoUnisexIndigo is derived from the English word for a purplish-blue dye or colour, ultimately traced to Greek meaning 'from…
IndikaBoyAn adjective meaning "of India, Indian," used in Sinhala as a given name.
IndraBoyName of the Vedic god of sky, storms and rain; a traditional gloss reads it as "possessing raindrops".
IndrajitBoyFrom Sanskrit इन्द्र (Indra), the Vedic god of storms and the sky, and जित् (jit) "one who conquers": together…
IniobongUnisexA compound of Ibibio ini, "time", and obong, "lord", read as "the Lord's time".
InnocentBoyFrom the Late Latin Innocentius, itself built on innocens: "not harming, blameless".
InnocentiusBoyFrom Latin innocens, "not harming, blameless", built from the negative prefix in- and nocens, "harmful".
IntiBoyQuechua for "sun", and the name the Inca gave their supreme solar deity.