List of Baby Names for Boys

Harman

(HAHR-mən)

Harman is a surname of Germanic origin dating back before Christ. Most notable, (Arminius) was the unifier of the early Germanic tribes against the Roman Empire. In lower German the name is Hermann; in upper German it is Harman.

Meaning: Forms of herman Origin: Germanic

Harmon

Harmon Family History. Harmon Name Meaning. Irish (mainly County Louth): generally of English origin (see 1); but sometimes also used as a variant of Harman or Hardiman, i.e. an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hArgadáin (see Hargadon). English: variant spelling of Harman 1.

Meaning: Forms of herman Origin: French

Harold

(HER-əld)

Harold is a personal name derived from the Old English name Hereweald, derived from the Germanic elements here "army" and weald "power, leader, ruler". The Old Norse cognate, Haraldr, was also common among settlers in the Danelaw. Diminutives of Harold are Harry, Hank and Hal.

Meaning: Famous person Origin: English

Harper

(HAHR-pər)

Originally a last name meaning someone who plays the harp. Well-known Harpers: Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird; Paul Simon's son; Neil Patrick Harris's daughter.

Meaning: Harp player Origin: English

Harris

(HER-is)

Harris Name Meaning. English and Welsh (very common in southern England and South Wales): patronymic from the medieval English personal name Harry, pet form of Henry. This name is also well established in Ireland, taken there principally during the Plantation of Ulster.

Meaning: A short form of harrison Origin: Germanic

Harrison

(HER-i-sən)

Harrison is a common patronymic surname of English origin. It may also be spelled Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Harrison means "son of Harry". Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and Harris were used interchangeably by some families.

Meaning: Harrison Origin: English

Harrold

Harold is a personal name derived from the Old English name Hereweald, derived from the Germanic elements here "army" and weald "power, leader, ruler". The Old Norse cognate, Haraldr, was also common among settlers in the Danelaw.

Meaning: The ruler of an army Origin: Scandinavian

Harry

The name Harry is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Harry is: Ameaning home or house protector. Also can be a : 'Army commander.'. Army, weald power. Famous Bearer: Prince Harry of England (son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana).

Meaning: A familiar form of harold, henry Origin: Germanic

Hart

(HAHRT)

Hart Name Meaning. English and North German: from a personal name or nickname meaning 'stag', Middle English hert, Middle Low German hërte, harte. German: variant spelling of Hardt 1 and 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name or a nickname from German and Yiddish hart 'hard'.

Meaning: A short form of hartley Origin: English

Hartley

(HAHRT-lee)

The name Hartley is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Hartley is: From the stag's meadow. Stag wood or meadow from Old English. Both a surname and place name. Famous Bearer: late 18th century poet Hartley Coleridge.

Meaning: Deer meadow Origin: English