Hæreth ([112], [114]), father of Hygd, wife of Hygelac.
Hæthcyn ([139], [142], [165]), second son of Hrethel, king of the Geats, and thus elder brother of Hygelac. He accidentally killed his elder brother Herebeald with a bow-shot, to the inconsolable grief of Hrethel. He succeeded to the throne at his father's death, but fell in battle at Ravenwood ([165]) by the hand of the Swedish King Ongentheow.
Half-Danes ([61]), the tribe to which Hnæf belongs. See [Finn].
Hama ([69]). See [Brisings].
Healfdene ([4]), king of the Danes, son of Beowulf the Scylding, and father of Hrothgar, "Healfdene's son" ([16]).
Heardred ([126], [136]-[137]), son of Hygelac and Hygd. While still under age he succeeds his father as king of the Geats, Beowulf, who has refused the throne himself, being his counsellor and protector. He is slain by "Ongentheow's bairn" ([137]), Onela, king of the Swedes.
Heathobards, Lombards, the tribe of Ingeld, the betrothed of Freawaru, Hrothgar's daughter ([117]).
Heatholaf ([27]). See [Ecgtheow].
Helmings. "The Dame of the Helmings" ([36]) is Hrothgar's queen, Wealhtheow.
Hemming. "The Kinsman of Hemming" is a name for Offa ([112]) and for his son Eomær ([113]).