Dog Names that Start with He

Introduction

Even if your dog is not actually a "he" (but could be a she, or an it) you can still choose a really awesome name that begins with the letters h and e. Many of the monikers that begin with these letters have a soothing resonance to them and possess meanings of all kinds; from "war" to "happiness". Titles such as these are wonderful for all kinds of different dogs and our list has the purpose of helping those owners (such as yourself) who have an idea in mind but just need a bit of inspiration! No matter what your reason may be for wanting to find a name that beings with "he", we are here to help and have quite a selection to choose from. So grab your fluffy friend and dive into discovering the perfect "he" name.

Dog Names that Start with 'He' in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Name that Starts with 'He'

Hector

Movies are a big influencer when it comes to our aspirations about life as they can be inspiring, entertaining, and influential. In fact, many people enjoy finding names for their pets from classic movies and favorites, such as "Hermione" from Harry Potter or "Hector" from Heck's Way Home. It is the second movie that we are talking about here today! This film from 1995 is all about a family who had to move from their home in Canada all the way over to Australia. In the rush of moving, somehow the beloved family dog, Hector, was left behind after he had been bullied onto being trapped on a floating raft. As can be imagined, the plot of this movie follows the tale of Hector and his never failing devotion to his family. This lone dog must hike across many miles and overcome various challenging obstacles in order to reach his beloved owners before they leave the continent forever! Thanks to a few tribulations, the family is delayed just long enough for Hector to reach them in time to be happily reunited.

This family friendly film is a bit simple and probably a theme that we have all experienced before in movies such as Disney's Bolt and Homeward Bound from 1993. Everything that these movies have in common revolves around animals being extremely faithful to their owners and doing anything that they can to get back with them; even if that means facing their fears of the wild and trekking across perilous landscape. While the dog breeds featured in these films, such as German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, and American Bulldogs are similar in personality ( when it comes to intelligence and loyalty) there are many other great breeds that would do the same thing for their owners.

Hector, for example, is a Shepherd-Collie mix. While the German Shepherd is still in play here, there is no doubt that the Border Collie aspect is something that we didn't see in the movies mentioned previously. Border Collies are extremely intelligent dogs, and although somewhat independent, they are also very loving and loyal towards their owners. That's why having a mix such as this in Heck's Way Home is such a good idea. Not only would the actor dog be easy to train for the role, he also helps to portray the most determined side of dogs. If you have a Border Collie mix in your life, you may really like the idea of representing what Hector stands for through his name. And even if you do not have a Border Collie mix, this name (and the others on this list) will match any dog out there easily! So pick one that you like and enjoy.

Dog Name that Starts with 'He' Considerations

What ultimately determines the name we choose for our pet? There isn't really an easy answer as quite a few factors can come into play, such as color, personality, size, or breed type, however a lot of the time the reasoning may be as simple as there is no reason at all. We may simply hear a name that we like and decide that we want something similar for our own pet. Or, perhaps the way that two letters sound together is extremely appealing to an individual, and so the choice is made to select a name that embodies that sound perfectly. The letters "he" when combined make a rather soothing sound, almost like a sigh. Considering this, a moniker with this letter combination may be chosen because it is purely relaxing to say. Because of this semi-relaxing mind set, if a breed were to be specifically designed to this theme, a couple of options may be: Bernese Mountain dogs (the gentle giants), Maltese, and Golden Retriever. While these dogs are not necessarily quiet at all times, they do tend to have very loving and affectionate personalities, with a caring side that can make pretty much any bad day just a little bit brighter.

Male Dog Names that Start with 'He'

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Henry The name of kings and of Old Germanic origin
1	Hercules The a Greek demi god who is the son of Zeus
1	Hermes The Greek messenger god
1	Hero A person who is admired for their courage and outstanding abilities
-1	Heath A moniker that is based on the Middle English element
-1	Hearst A Middle English name meaning "thicket of trees"
-1	Heber A varient of the name Eibhear
-1	Hector A Greek name that means "to restrain, defend"
-1	Hedeon This Hebrew name literally means "he who cuts down"
-1	Heder Typically a Hebrew surname meaning "splendor, glory, ornamental; citrus fruit"
-1	Heinz An Old German name meaning "home leader"
-1	Heimrich A variation of "Heinz" that is typically used as a last name
-1	Helario A Latin word that means "cheerful, happy"
-1	Herb A name for those who love gardening and all things fresh
-1	Hem A Sanskrit name meaning "gold, golden", perfect for a Golden Retriever
-1	Herrick A form of 'Harold' and a Scandinavian name that means "army ruler"
-1	Herut Hebrew for "liberty"
-1	Herod A pro-Roman king of a small Jewish state
-1	Hershel Derived from the Yiddish word for "deer"
-1	Hesperos A Greek name meaning "evening star"
-1	Hewie A form of the French name Hugh, meaning "soul, mind, intellect"
-1	Heywood An Old English name meaning "hedged forest"
-1	Hezekiah Hebrew for "God gives strength"
-1	Herbert An Old German word that means "illustrious warrior"
-1	Hefin Welsh name meaning "summer"
-1	Heidrun Derived from the Old Norse language and meaning "bright, clear, secret"
-1	Heiko Taken from Old Germanic words meaning " happy, hearty, healthy, and war"
-1	Helder Meaning is uncertain but it may be a translation of the Dutch name meaning "hell's door"
-1	Hemi The Maori version of 'James'
-1	Heng A Chinese name that means "constant, persistent"

Female Dog Names that Start with 'He'

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Hersilia The name of a woman in Roman legend who became the wife of Romulus
0	Herbertine The female variation of 'Heber' which is Hebrew for "enclave"
0	Hephzibah A Hebrew name meaning "my delight is in her"
0	Henrietta A form of Henriette which is the feminine version of "Henry"
0	Henoheno The Hawaiin varient of the name "Amanda"
0	Helima An Arabic name that means "gentle, patient"
0	Helenora A varient of the name "Eleanor"
0	Hedyla From the Greek and Hebrew languages, meaning "delightful, sweet; my echo"
0	Hedwenn From the Welsh language, this name means "peace and white, fair, blessed"
0	Hebiba This is a derivitive from the Arabic word meaning "loved one"
0	Heaven Another word used to describe the skies
0	Heather Middle English name for a certain type of flower
0	Heulwen A Welsh name meaning "sunshine"
0	Hesper Greek for "evening; evening star"
0	Hertha An Old English word for "Earth"
0	Hermione The intelligent and headstrong female lead in the book series Harry Potter
0	Hestia The Greek goddess of the Hearth
0	Hera Mother of the gods and the wife of Zeus in Greek mythology
0	Hena A form of 'Hannah' which is a Hebrew name meaning "God has favored me"
0	Helsa A form of 'Elsa' which is Hebrew for "God is my oath"
0	Helodie A lovely Old German name that means "foreign riches"
0	Hellee A name that means "battle garden" in Old German
0	Helen A Greek name that means "sun ray"
0	Helaine A slightly different twist on the name 'Helen'
0	Heladia A name taken from the Spanish and Germanic languages that means "greek"
0	Heidi A classic Old German name meaning "exalted nature"
0	Hedwig German name that means "contention and strife"
0	Hedly This name means "heather meadow" in Old German
0	Hebe The Greek word for "young"
0	Hettie A variation of the name "Helga"