Click to Skip Ahead Most Popular Male Cat Names Most Popular Female Cat Names Other Great Cat Names Tips for Choosing a Good Cat Name 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. Image Credit: dissx, Shutterstock 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. Image Credit: Simxa, Shutterstock 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 Image Credit: Kashaeva Irina, Shutterstock 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 Image Credit: ketlit, Shutterstock 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 Image Credit: ANURAK PONGPATIMET, Shutterstock 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 Image Credit: Berliner Art, Shutterstock 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. See Also: The Most Popular Cat Names That Start With E (Updated for 2024) Sources https://www.usnews.com/insurance/pet-insurance/most-popular-dog-names-study https://www.rover.com/blog/cat-names/ https://www.rover.com/blog/160-cat-names-that-start-with-h/ https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-girl-dog-names/ Featured Image Credit: Angela Kotsell, Shutterstock The post The Most Popular Cat Names That Start With H (Updated for 2024) appeared first on PangoVet.