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Naming a new cat can be a fun experience but also difficult if you just can’t think of anything. Sometimes, it can be helpful to pick one letter and find various names that start with that letter to help get your imagination going. If you need help, keep reading for a list of over 240 cat names starting with the letter H, all sorted into several categories. We also give tips on choosing a cat name to help you get started.
The 5 Most Popular Male Cat Names That Start With H
1. Hades
Almost everyone has heard of Hades, otherwise known as the God of the Underworld from Greek mythology. Cat lovers already know how fitting a name like Hades can be, especially those who were blessed with a pet with a particularly fiery personality.
2. Hamilton
We can’t be the only ones who were inspired by the recent 2015 Hamilton play, right? While Hamilton certainly has more than one meaning, the most well-known association is with one of our founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
3. Hamlet
Most of us have probably first heard the name Hamlet via the old Shakespeare play. However, this name actually has Old Danish and Scandinavian origins. It actually means “trickster,” which could be quite fitting for a kitten who’s always up to antics.
4. Hank
Hank seems like a pretty common human name. However, this is a very popular choice among pet parents. Hank isn’t just common for cats but for dogs too. In fact, Hank was the 79th most popular dog name in 2022 and the fourth most popular name in North Dakota.
5. Harry
We only expect to see the name Harry continue to grow. According to Rover, the name Harry is trending up 27%, and the name Harry Styles is up a whopping 293%!
The 5 Most Popular Female Cat Names That Start With H
1. Hayley
Hayley is a beautiful name for a female pet cat, particularly if you’re fond of H names, which is probably why you’re here to begin with. To make it even more attractive of an option, it has British and Gaelic origins and means “ingenious.” It’s no surprise that it’s trending up 107%.
2. Harley
It’s probably safe to assume that the name Harley saw an increase in numbers after the 2016 appearance of DC character Harley Quinn in the movie Suicide Squad. While Harley is definitely considered a psychopath (which makes it the perfect name for some of our crazier kitties), she’s commonly referred to as an antihero, meaning she’s both good and bad. We know quite a few cats that fit this description.
3. Harper
There are numerous inspirations for the name Harper: Harper Avery from Grey’s Anatomy, Harper’s Bazaar magazine, or even just the original British meaning of the name (“harpist”). While it’s definitely popular for cats, dogs also find themselves with this name. It even made the American Kennel Club’s list of most popular girl dog names.
4. Harriet
The name Harriet is really just a feminine riff off the name Harry. As we’ve already discussed, the name Harry for cats has skyrocketed in recent years, and Rover has even discovered that the name Harriet Styles is now trending, too.
5. Hazel
Hazel is a name for the ages. It was once referred to as the Hazel tree thanks to its Old English origins, but its now just a simple, beautiful name fitting for a feminine feline. We can also see people shortening it into the nickname Haze, which has also been trending recently.
Other Great Cat Names That Start With H
Now that we’ve gone over the top 10 most popular cat names, let’s dive into some other fun names starting with H that would perfectly suit any furry friend.
Cat Names Inspired by Fantasy
- Hades
- Halcyon
- Halo
- Hamlet
- Hara
- Hasbro
- Helga Hufflepuff
- Henchman
- Hera
- Hercules
- Hermosa
- Hero
- Heron
- Hickory Dickory
- Hobbes
- Hobbit
- Horatio
- Huckleberry Finn
- Huckleberry Finnegan
- Huckleberry Hound
- Hufflepuff
Cat Names Inspired by Famous Humans
- Habibi
- Hachi
- Haddock
- Hadley
- Hadrian
- Haggard
- Haggis
- Hailey
- Halley
- Hallie
- Hamilton
- Hamish
- Hana
- Hanabi
- Hank
- Hannah
- Hansel
- Harajuku
- Harley
- Harlow
- Harper
- Harper Lee
- Harriet
- Haru
- Haruki
- Havarti
- Havoc
- Hector
- Heidi
- Helga
- Hemingway
- Hendrick
- Hendrix
- Henna
- Herman
- Hermes
- Hermie
- Hershey
- Hidalgo
- Hippocrates
- Hobb
- Holly
- Hoshi
- Hoss
- Houdini
- Hunter
Cat Names Inspired by Food
- Habanero
- Haricot
- Haricot Vert
- Hashbrown
- Hazelnut
- Herbalist
- Honeydew Melon
- Honeypot
- Hooch
- Hubble Bubble
- Huckleberry
- Huckleberry Muffin
- Huckleberry Pancake
- Huckleberry Pie
Cat Names Inspired by Nature
- Halibut
- Hammerhead
- Hamster
- Harbor
- Harlequin
- Havana
- Hemlock
- Herringbone
- Hibernation
- Hibiscus
- Hiccough
- Hiccup
- Hickory
- Hippo
- Honey Badger
- Honeybee
- Honeycomb
- Honeydew
- Hoot Owl
- Hudson
- Hummingbird
- Hummus
- Hurricane
Cat Names Inspired by Science
- Hair Dryer
- Halogen
- Hammer
- Hammock
- Handcuffs
- Hanky
- Harbor Master
- Harmony
- Harp
- Harpoon
- Harpsichord
- Hazmat
- Hazy
- Heart
- Helicopter
- Heliocentric
- Heliochromy
- Helioelectric
- Heliograph
- Helios
- Heliosphere
- Heliotrope
- Helipad
- Helium
- Helix
- Helix Nebula
- Helo
- Heloise
- Heloise
- Hematite
- Hemerocallis
- Hemoglobin
- Hex
- Hexadecimal
- Hexagon
- Hexapod
- Hibachi
- High Voltage
- Highball
- Highway
- Highwire
- Hockey Puck
- Horizon
- Horizon Line
- Horticulture
- Hot Air Balloon
- Hotdog
- Hotrod
- Hoverboard
- Hubble
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
- Hydrant
- Hydrogen
- Hydroxide
- Hyena
- Hymn
- Hyperdrive
- Hyperextension
- Hyperion
- Hypnosis
- Hypoallergenic
Cat Names Inspired by Movies
- Hagrid
- Hal
- Half Pint
- Han Solo
- Happy Feet
- Harbinger
- Harley Quinn
- Hawkeye
- Haystack
- Hiccup Harry
- Hocus Pocus
- Huggy
- Huggy Bear
- Hugo
- Hula
Creative Cat Names
- Hairball
- Hairy Pawter
- Hairpin
- Hallucination
- Hammie
- Handpicked
- Handstand
- Hangnail
- Hanky Panky
- Happy
- Happy Camper
- Hashtag
- Hashtag Cat
- Hatrick
- Hattie
- Hauler
- Haunted
- Heartthrob
- Hermit
- Hiker
- Hippogriff
- Hipster
- Hipster Cat
- Hobnob
- Hobo
- Hodgepodge
- Hoku
- Holy Grail
- Home Run
- Homestar
- Homewrecker
- Hominy
- Honcho
- Hooligan
- Hoot
- Hootenanny
- Hootie
- Hope
- Hopeful
- Hopeless
- Hopper
- Hops
- Hopscotch
- Hotshot
- Hottie
- Houndstooth
- Howler
- Hug
- Hugger
- Hush
- Husk
- Husker
- Husky
- Hutch
Tips for Choosing a Good Cat Name
- Note your cat’s behavior, quirks, and personality traits to find unique characteristics that can inspire a name.
- Physical attributes like color, size, and coat pattern can inspire a name.
- Choose a name that’s easy to pronounce and doesn’t sound like common commands or other family members’ names.
- If you want your cat to have an identifiable gender, consider giving them a name that points it out, like Buddy or Lady.
- Short and simple names are often easier for cats to recognize and respond to. Longer names can be challenging to call out and be more difficult to remember.
- Say the name out loud and see how it feels to call your cat by that name. Does it roll off the tongue easily? Does it sound pleasant to your ears? Does your cat seem to like it?
- Be mindful of the name that you choose, as you will need to use it in public and veterinary settings. Avoid names that may offend or make others uncomfortable.
- If you’re naming a family cat, involve your friends and family to create a fun bonding experience, so everyone will feel connected to them.
- Before settling on a name, test it for a few days to see if it feels right. Sometimes, a name may not resonate until you’ve used it for a while.
- Choose a name that feels right to you and matches your cat’s identity. Your intuition is often the best guide in choosing the perfect name.
Summary
There are plenty of cat names to choose from, even when only selecting those that start with the letter H, and we’re sure you can come up with plenty more. Our favorites include Hunter, Hagrid, and Hula, but it’s best to choose something that suits your specific cat and doesn’t sound like any other words that you frequently use, especially commands.
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