When researching your family history on Ancestry, you may come across various nicknames that your ancestors went by. For example, "Harry" is a common nickname for people named Harold or Harrison, while "Hank" is a popular nickname for Henry. Similarly, "Hannah" is a common nickname for Johanna or Johannah, and "Hattie" for Harriet. By understanding these nicknames, you can gain more insight into your ancestors" lives and the people they were close to.
On this page, we will explore the "H" nicknames and how they relate to family history research with Ancestry. From "Hal" to "Hazel," we"ll delve into the origins and meanings behind these commonly used nicknames. Come with us on this journey of discovery and let"s uncover more about your family history together!
Female Names Starting with "H"
Hannah - Nannie/Nanny, Nan
Harriet - Hattie, Hat
Heidi - Adelaide
Helen - Ella, Ellie, Ellen, Lena
Heloise - Eloise, Lois
Henrietta - Etty, Etta, Hank, Henri, Retta, Nettie
Hepsiba - Hepsy
Hermoine - Hermie
Hester - Hessy, Esther, Hetty
Male Names Starting with "H"
Halsey - Hal
Hamilton - Ham
Hansl - Hans, Hanz
Harlan - Harley
Harold - Hal, Harry
Harrison - Harry
Henrich - Heiner, Heinz
Henry - Hal, Hank, Harry
Herbert - Bert, Herb, Herbie
Hiram - Hy, Hez
Horace - Horry
Hubert - Hugh, Bert, Hub
Humphrey - Humph
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