German Girl Names Starting With "H"
Authentic German feminine names beginning with the letter H.
Hadassah
/HAH-DAH-SSAH-H/Meaning: Myrtle tree
Origin: German
Hanna
/HAH-NNAH/Meaning: Form of Ḥanna (see Hannah) in several languages.
Origin: German
- Hanna Schygulla (Iconic German stage and film actress)
- Hanna Reitsch (Famous German aviator and test pilot)
Hannah
/HAH-NNAH-H/Meaning: Grace, favor
Origin: German
Hannelore
/HAH-NNEH-LOH-REH/Meaning: Grace and light
Origin: German
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Step-by-step guide to tracing your German ancestry, understanding Germanic naming patterns, and researching family history.
Hansgunter
/HAH-NSGOO-NTEH-R/Meaning: Noble, classic
Origin: German
Hansjoachim
/HAH-NSYOH-AH-KHEE-M/Meaning: Noble, classic
Origin: German
Hansjorg
/HAH-NSYOH-RG/Meaning: A noble and historical name
Origin: German
Hansjurgen
/HAH-NSYOO-RGEH-N/Meaning: Noble, classic
Origin: German
Hedwig
/HEH-DVEE-G/Meaning: Battle, duel
Origin: German
Hedy
/HEH-DY/Meaning: Diminutive of Hedwig.
Origin: German
Heida
/HEYEDAH/Meaning: German diminutive of Adelheid.
Origin: German
German Names: A Practical Guide
An essential reference book detailing the history, pronunciation, and distribution of authentic German surnames and given names.
Heide
/HEYEDEH/Meaning: Heath
Origin: German
Heidelore
/HEYEDEH-LOH-REH/Meaning: Combination of Heide and Eleonore.
Origin: German
Heidemarie
/HEYEDEH-MAH-REE/Meaning: Combination of Heide and Marie.
Origin: German
Heiderose
/HEYEDEH-ROH-SEH/Meaning: Combination of Heide and Rose.
Origin: German
Heidi
/HY-dee/Meaning: Noble, of noble birth
Origin: German
- Heidi Klum (Famous German-American supermodel and television host)
- Heidi Kabel (Beloved German stage and television actress)
Heidrun
/HEYEDROO-N/Meaning: Bright, clear
Origin: German
Heilwig
/HEYELVEE-G/Meaning: Healthy, whole
Origin: German
Heinrike
/HEYENREE-KEH/Meaning: Feminine form of Heinrich.
Origin: German
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Detailed study on the spellings, pronunciations, and historical background of German names brought to America.
Helen
/HEH-LEH-N/Meaning: Torch
Origin: German
Helena
/HEH-LEH-NAH/Meaning: Latinate form of Helen.
Origin: German
Helene
/HEH-LEH-NEH/Meaning: Torch, bright light
Origin: German
Helga
/HEH-LGAH/Meaning: Holy, blessed
Origin: German
Hella
/HEH-LLAH/Meaning: Diminutive of names beginning with Hel, such as Helga or Helena.
Origin: German
Helma
/HEH-LMAH/Meaning: Short form of Wilhelmina
Origin: German
Helmine
/HEH-LMEE-NEH/Meaning: Short form of Wilhelmine
Origin: German
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A comprehensive guide book dedicated to classic, rare, and beautiful German baby names for girls, complete with definitions.
Henriette
/HEH-NREETTEH/Meaning: French feminine diminutive of Henri.
Origin: German
Henrike
/HEH-NREE-KEH/Meaning: German feminine form of Heinrich (see Henry).
Origin: German
Hera
/HEH-RAH/Meaning: Hero, queen of gods
Origin: German
Herlinde
/HEH-RLEE-NDEH/Meaning: Army
Origin: German
Hermine
/HEH-RMEE-NEH/Meaning: German feminine form of Herman.
Origin: German
Herodias
/HEH-ROH-DEE-AH-S/Meaning: Feminine form of Herod.
Origin: German
Herta
/HEH-RTAH/Meaning: Variant of Hertha
Origin: German
Hertha
/HEH-RTAH/Meaning: Form of Nerthus.
Origin: Greek
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Hilda
/HEE-LDAH/Meaning: Battle
Origin: German
Hilde
/HEE-LDEH/Meaning: Variant of Hilda
Origin: German
Hildegard
/HEE-LDEH-GAH-RD/Meaning: Battle guard
Origin: German
Hildegund
/HEE-LDEH-GOO-ND/Meaning: Battle
Origin: German
Hildegunde
/HEE-LDEH-GOO-NDEH/Meaning: Variant of Hildegund
Origin: German
Hiltraud
/HEE-LTRAH-OO-D/Meaning: Variant of Hiltrud
Origin: German
Hiltrud
/HEE-LTROO-D/Meaning: Strength in battle
Origin: German
Hiltrude
/HEE-LTROO-DEH/Meaning: Variant of Hiltrud
Origin: German
Hjordis
/HYOH-RDEE-S/Meaning: Noble, classic
Origin: German
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Honora
/HOH-NOH-RAH/Meaning: Variant of Honoria
Origin: German
Hristina
/HREE-STEE-NAH/Meaning: Bulgarian, Macedonian and Serbian form of Christina.
Origin: German
Hrolfr
/HROH-LFR/Meaning: A charming Germanic classic
Origin: German
Hulda
/HOO-LDAH/Meaning: Noble, graceful
Origin: German