When expecting a baby girl, one of the most exciting things to do is choosing a name for your little bundle of joy. But with a dizzing array of options to choose from, it's understandable you might need a little help to get started on the process.
If you're interested in old-fashioned girl names, particularly those that begin with the letter H, we're here to help you get started on that process. From sweet comeback names (Hazel, Hattie) to more unusual H names (Hester, Henrietta), here are 10 old-fashioned girls names that start with H.
Hazel used to have a definite throwback vibe, but it's become so popular in the recent past that it barely belongs on this list.
For one person, Helen is a grandma name through-and-through, while to another, it's a lovely blast-from-the-past that deserves a new lease of life. What's your take?
After a long slumber, Hattie is being welcomed back into the fold.
(or Harriett). People used to think anyone named Harriet must be a silvery old lady, not a newborn, but that's starting to change.
Once a firm fixture on the baby name charts, Henrietta has faded into the dust. But is Henrietta gone forever? Probably not. After all, this is a name with hundreds of years of usage under its belt.
To many parents, Hilda sounds hopelessly clunky; to some forward-thinking parents, however, it's a funky-clunky baby name ready to be brought back into use.
All the old-school charm of Helen, with a French twist.
Harriet with extra frills and lace.
Yes we know, this name sounds pretty frumpy—but so did sound-sibling Esther not too long ago.
A warm, sweet name with a homespun, vintage vibe.