This list includes 25 Spanish girl names that start with H, from “Hada” to “Hécuba”. Many appear in Spanish-speaking countries and mix traditional, biblical, and regional origins.
Spanish girl names that start with H are feminine names used across Spanish-speaking cultures. They range from poetic choices like “Hada” to mythic names such as “Hécuba”.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning/Origin, and Usage notes.
Name: The given name as commonly used in Spanish; you can scan for spelling, sound, and traditional variants.
Pronunciation: A simple respelling plus optional IPA so you can say the name correctly in Spanish.
Meaning/Origin: Short etymology and meaning that explains cultural roots and helps you understand the name’s background.
Usage notes: Regional popularity, diminutives, or historical notes to help you judge familiarity and fit.
Spanish girl names that start with H
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Origin/Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | heh-LEH-nah | torch; bright light | Greek origin; widespread in Spain & Latin America |
| Hilda | HIL-dah | battle | Germanic origin; common in Spain & Latin America |
| Hortensia | or-TEN-syah | gardener; from Roman gens | Latin/Roman origin; used in Spain & Latin America |
| Herminia | ehr-MEE-nee-ah | likely ‘whole, universal’ (Germanic) | Germanic/Latin roots; attested in Spain & Latin America |
| Henar | eh-NAHR | hayfield; shrine name | Spanish origin (Castile); used mainly in Spain |
| Hilaria | ee-LAH-ree-ah | cheerful; merry | Latin/Greek origin; historical use in Spain |
| Hortencia | or-TEN-syah | variant of Hortensia (gardener) | Latin/Roman origin; used in Latin America |
| Hildegarda | hil-deh-GAR-dah | battle + protection (Germanic elements) | Germanic origin; attested historically in Spain |
| Haydée | eye-DEH-eh | beloved; literary name | Greek/French origin; used in Hispanic literature & Latin America |
| Hebe | EH-beh | youth | Greek origin; used in Spain & Latin America |
| Hipólita | ee-POH-lee-tah | ‘horse’ + ‘loosener’ (liberator of horses) | Greek origin; historical use in Spain |
| Hermenegilda | ehr-meh-neh-HEEL-dah | Germanic elements ‘whole’ + ‘sacrifice’ | Germanic origin; medieval Iberian usage |
| Hermelinda | ehr-meh-LEEN-dah | Germanic origin (compound name) | Germanic roots; used in Spain & Latin America |
| Herlinda | her-LEEN-dah | Germanic origin; variant of Hermelinda | Germanic origin; used in Latin America |
| Haizea | hai-SEH-ah | wind | Basque origin; used in Spain (Basque Country) |
| Hodei | oh-DEH-ee | cloud | Basque origin; unisex but used for girls |
| Humildad | oo-meel-DAHD | humility | Spanish origin; religious usage in Spain & Latin America |
| Honorata | oh-noh-RAH-tah | honored | Latin origin; used historically in Spain & Latin America |
| Honoria | oh-NOH-ree-ah | honor | Latin origin; historical usage in Spain |
| Honorina | oh-noh-REE-nah | honored (variant) | Latin origin; used regionally in Spain |
| Helia | EH-lee-ah | of the sun (from Helios) or variant | Greek origin; used in Spain & Latin America |
| Helga | HEL-gah | holy; blessed | Old Norse/Germanic origin; used among Spanish speakers |
| Hermione | ehr-MEE-oh-neh | of Hermes; messenger | Greek origin; used in Spanish-speaking countries |
| Hada | AH-dah | fairy | Spanish origin; poetic usage |
| Hécuba | eh-KOO-bah | ancient Trojan name (etymology uncertain) | Greek origin; classical/literary use in Spain |
Descriptions
Helena
Classic name from Greek “Helene”; saintly and literary use; variants include Elena and diminutives like Helenita.
Hilda
Short Germanic name popular in 20th-century Spanish-speaking countries; friendly diminutives include Hildita.
Hortensia
Antique Roman name associated with gardens and floral imagery; nicknames include Tencia or Tensia.
Herminia
Appears in literature and church records; variant Erminia; diminutives Minnie or Mina.
Henar
Derived from the Marian devotion Nuestra Señora del Henar; popular in central Spain.
Hilaria
Feminine of Hilarius; saint’s name with a vintage, upbeat feel; occasionally revived.
Hortencia
Regional spelling variant common in Mexico and Central America; informal Tensia.
Hildegarda
Medieval name found in Iberian records; formal and traditional, shortened to Garda or Hilda.
Haydée
Made famous by Dumas’ Count of Monte Cristo; 19th-century popularity in the Hispanic world.
Hebe
Name of the Greek goddess of youth; chosen for classical and mythic resonance.
Hipólita
Spanish feminine of Hippolytus; classical-mythical name, rare but attested.
Hermenegilda
Long Germanic name recorded in medieval Spain; rare today, often shortened in use.
Hermelinda
Traditional compound name with medieval attestations; diminutives include Melinda or Linda.
Herlinda
Common in parts of Latin America; lyrical and often shortened to Linda.
Haizea
Modern Basque name meaning “wind”; very popular in the Basque region and gaining wider use.
Hodei
Basque word-name meaning “cloud”; used as a poetic modern name in northern Spain.
Humildad
Virtue name often used in religious families or in compound Marian names like María de la Humildad.
Honorata
Feminine of Honoratus; saintly associations and occasional traditional use.
Honoria
Ancient Roman name borne by early saints; rare but attested in Spanish records.
Honorina
Variant of Honorata/Honoria; found in local traditions and some parish registries.
Helia
Short, classical-sounding name appearing in ecclesiastical and modern registers.
Helga
Scandinavian name occasionally used in Spain or immigrant families; crisp and vintage.
Hermione
Classical and literary name (Shakespeare); surged in recognition after Harry Potter.
Hada
A word-name meaning “fairy” occasionally chosen for its whimsical, lyrical quality.
Hécuba
Name of Priam’s wife in Greek myth and classical drama; rare but known in literary contexts.