Girl Names
H - J

Hecuba - Greek Mythology - She was the second wife of King Priam of Troy and mother of Hector, Paris and Cassandra.
Hedda - German - Discord.
Hedwig - The patron saint of Silesia.
Hedy - Greek - Peaceful.
Heidi - The title of a famous Swiss children's book.
Helen - Helen Keller was an American lady who was deaf, blind, and mute. She was able to overcome her handicaps and help others all over the world.
Helen - Greek Mythology - Helen of Troy was the most beautiful woman in the world. The Trojan War was started over her.
Helga - German - Person of God.
Hellene - A term which refers to a Greek. A good name for the little girl with Greek blood-lines.
Henna - A reddish-brown dye.
Henrietta  - English - The head of the household. This baby girl keeps your home running like clockwork.
Henrietta - French - Home-maker.
Hera - Greek Mythology - The wife of Zeus and queen of Heaven. This baby girl will rule the household.
Hermosa - Spanish - A term for lovely.
Hershey - She's a sweet-natured, dark-haired baby girl.
Hertha - English - Of the earth.
Hibernia - An old poetic name for Ireland. Another fantastic name for the baby with Irish blood-lines.
Hilary - Latin - One who is happy.
Hilda - German - A warrior maiden.
Hilda - A 7th century English abbess. She became a saint.
Hindi - The official language of India.
Holly - A great name for any baby girl born on or near Christmas.
Honey - "I'm naturally-sweet."
Honorea - Latin - Term for honorable. This baby girl will never betray you.
Honshu - The largest island of Japan. Another of the good Japanese baby names.
Hope - "Depression doesn't stand a chance with me around."
Hortense - Latin - Gardener.
Hosanna - Greek - Praise to God. You thank God every day for this little baby blessing.
Hoshi - Japanese - A shining star.
Houri - Islam - One of the many young, beautiful girls in Paradise. An appropriate name for any beautiful little girl.

Hypatia - Greek - The greatest or highest.
Ibis - A long-legged bird related to the heron. The Egyptians regarded this bird as sacred. A fantastic name for any long-legged baby girl.
Ida - English - An extremely prosperous person. This little baby has toys to spare.
Ida - German - A hard-worker.
Ignatia - Latin - Name meaning faithful and full of fire. This passionate little girl will never dessert you.
Ileana - Greek - From Troy.
Iliad - The Iliad is the oldest surviving Greek work of poetry. It concerns the last year of the Trojan War.
Ilium - Latin - A term for Troy.
Illusion - "I am capable of unbelievable baby tricks."
Iman - Arabic - A believer in Mohammed.
Imelda - German - A fierce fighter. This little girl will protect you no matter what.
Imogene - This name is derived from Latin - meaning a likeness or visual impression. This baby girl reminds you of a dear friend or relative.
Impala - Another good name for a long-legged baby girl.
Inca - A tribe of Indians which developed a highly civilized Empire in South America, until conquered by the Spanish.
India - A good name for the baby girl with Indian blood-lines.
Indigo - A deep blue color.
Indira - Indira Gandhi was the 1st woman prime minister of India. This little girl is a future leader.
Inez - Spanish - Flawless.
Infinity - "I have an endless amount of beauty."
Inga - "I come from the land of the ice and snow."
Ingrid - Scandinavian - A name which means a child of the hero.
Innin - Sumerian Mythology - Mother goddess.
Ino - Roman Mythology - The daughter of Cadmus. She leapt into the sea with her son to escape her mad husband. She and her son were then turned into divine sea creatures.
Io - Roman Mythology - She was much loved by Jupiter.
Ione - A Greek term for violet.
Iota - This is the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. It also means a very small quantity. A good name for a very small girl.
Irene - Greek - Peace.
Iris - Greek Mythology - She was a messenger of the gods and was represented by the rainbow.
Iris - Greek - A rainbow.
Irma - German - A princess.
Isabel - Hebrew - God's promise.
Isabella - She was the queen of Spain who helped finance Columbus's expeditions.
Ishtar - The chief goddess of the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians.
Isis - She was the chief goddess of the ancient Egyptians.
Ita - An Irish saint who lived in the 6th century.
Ivy - This baby will take over your whole house.
Jacinta - Spanish - A hyacinth plant.
Jackie - "I'm the first-baby of your house."
Jaclyn - Hebrew - One who takes the place of another.

Jade - Spanish - A green colored gemstone.
Jaffa - A city in Israel. Among the oldest confirmed cities in the world.
Jamila - Arabic - A lovely lady.
Jane - Hebrew - A gift from God. This baby girl is definitely heaven-sent.
Janet - English - God is gracious.
Jasmine - This is a white, red or yellow flower with a wonderful fragrance.
Jasmine - The beautiful princess in Disney's Aladdin.
Jeannette - French - God is gracious.
Jemima - "Sometimes my Daddy sneaks me syrup - don't tell Mom."
Jennifer or Jenna - Welsh - Bright spirit.
Jerri - You have a hard time catching this baby girl.
Jessica or Jessie - A variation on the Hebrew term for a wealthy person.
Jewel - "I am a beautiful addition to any setting."
Jezebel - "You sometimes wonder if I have any shame."
Jidda - A seaport in Saudi Arabia located on the Red Sea.
Jinx - This baby girl has cast a spell on you.
Joan - Joan of Arc is a Christian saint and martyr. She led the French army to victories over the English.
Joanna - The snake character in Disney's The Rescuers.
Joanne - Hebrew - God has blessed me.
Jocasta - Italian - One who is always happy.
Jocasta - Roman Mythology - The mother and wife of Oedipus.
Jocelyn - English - A righteous person.
Jocelyn German - Of the Goths.
Joelle - Hebrew - God is able.
Jolie - French - Name meaning beautiful.
Jonquil - A type of narcissus plant with long slender leaves and small white or yellow flowers.
Jordan - A country located just east of Israel.
Josephine - Hebrew - God will increase my blessings.
Josephine - The wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Joy - "I'll turn that frown upside down."
Joyce - French - Of the Goths.
Juanita - Spanish - God is gracious.
Judith - A Jewish heroine who saved her people with her beauty. Has her own book in the Old Testament.
Julia - Latin - One with soft hair.
Julia - The patron saint of Corsica.
Juliet - This little girl cannot contain her passionate nature.
Jumna - A river in India that flows out of the Himalayas.
June - A good name for the baby girl born in the month of June.
Juneau - The capital of Alaska and a port city. A wonderful name for the baby girl that lives in a cold climate.
Junia - Paul's friend and the only named (in the New Testament), woman apostle of Jesus.
Juniper - An evergreen shrub or tree with berrylike cones.
Juno - Roman Mythology - The wife of Jupiter and queen of the gods.
Justa - A 3rd century Spanish saint who was tortured to death for her Christian faith.
Justina - Spanish - The righteous one.
Justine - "I fight for the rights of oppressed babies everywhere."