It originates from Hebrew and means ‘graceful’. The mother of the prophet Samuel bore this name. ‘Hanna’ is the name from which ‘Anna’ was derived. The latter became very popular throughout Christian Europe.
Harriet
This is the English for the French name ‘Henriette’ which is the female form of ‘Henry’.
Helen
Originates from the Greek name ‘Helene’ which means ‘light’. The mother of the Emperor Constantine bore this name. She is known for building many churches in the Holy Land. The English version of the this name, ‘Ellen’, became very popular.
Helena
The Latin form of ‘Helen’.
Henrietta
The Latin version of ‘Henrietta’ which is the French female form of ‘Henry’.
Hilary
Originates from Latin and means ‘Joyful’. There were several saints including a pope of this name. It can be also spelled ‘Hillary’.
Hilda
Comes from an old German meaning ‘battle’.
Hope
One of the fundamental virtues of Christianity.
Hannah
