English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Scarlett#32 in the U.S.Scarlet; bright red; a fine cloth of scarlet color▶Josie#82 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — nickname form of Josephine or Joanna, from Hebrew Yosef▶Sienna#94 in the U.S.Orange-red earth pigment; named after the Italian city of Siena, known for its rich reddish-bro▶Eliza#115 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God — short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba▶Raelynn#116 in the U.S.Modern American creation combining Rae (Hebrew: ewe, or beam of light) + Lynn (Welsh: lake)▶Emerson#122 in the U.S.Son of Emery; Emery derives from Germanic Amalric meaning 'work-power' or 'brave power'▶Scottie#126 in the U.S.From Scotland; one who is Scottish▶Emersyn#138 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson — son of Emery, from Germanic amal (work) and ric (power)▶Samantha#151 in the U.S.Possibly told by God; or a feminine form of Samuel (from Hebrew Shemuel, meaning God has heard)▶Summer#152 in the U.S.The warmest season of the year; from Old English sumor▶Piper#155 in the U.S.One who plays a pipe or flute — an occupational English surname▶Oakley#156 in the U.S.Oak clearing or oak meadow; from Old English ac (oak) + leah (clearing, meadow)▶Sage#160 in the U.S.Wise, knowing; also the fragrant herb Salvia▶Nevaeh#165 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards — a modern American invented name, 'heaven' reversed▶Sutton#181 in the U.S.Southern settlement or southern farm; from Old English suth (south) + tun (settlement, enclosur▶Everleigh#194 in the U.S.From an English place name: boar clearing or wild-boar woodland clearing — from Old English eof▶Peyton#199 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname meaning 'Pæga's town' — a settlement named after an Old ▶Mabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dear▶Dahlia#215 in the U.S.Dahl's flower — the dahlia plant, named after botanist Anders Dahl▶Jane#221 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Palmer#232 in the U.S.Pilgrim who carried a palm branch on return from the Holy Land▶Brynlee#243 in the U.S.Hill meadow; a clearing on a hill▶Rosemary#251 in the U.S.Dew of the sea; from the Latin ros marinus▶Lilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocence▶Ophelia#264 in the U.S.Help, aid; one who offers assistance▶Elaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining light▶Evie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of life▶Juliet#274 in the U.S.Youthful; dedicated to Jupiter — through the Roman family name Julius▶Azalea#278 in the U.S.Dry; relating to the azalea flower, named from Greek azaleos (dry)▶Rosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beauty▶Meadow#286 in the U.S.A meadow; a piece of land covered with grass and wildflowers▶Sawyer#291 in the U.S.One who saws wood; a woodcutter or sawyer by trade▶Poppy#292 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Latin papaver▶Maggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of Margaret▶Blake#295 in the U.S.Black (from Old English blaec); alternatively pale or fair (from Old English blac) — the two fo▶Evelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elements▶Tessa#311 in the U.S.Harvester; to reap — as a diminutive of Theresa▶Londyn#388 in the U.S.Phonetic respelling of London, from the Roman Londinium, possibly derived from a Brittonic plac▶Sunny#390 in the U.S.From the English adjective sunny meaning bright, cheerful, or full of sunshine; used as a given▶Danna#394 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dana, from Daniel (God is my judge) or from the Old English ethnic name mea▶Taylor#403 in the U.S.Occupational surname from Old French tailleur meaning one who cuts cloth; from tailler to cut, ▶Journey#411 in the U.S.From Old French journée meaning a day's travel or a day's work, from jour (day), itself from La▶Charlee#417 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Charlie, itself from Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning fr▶Willa#422 in the U.S.Feminine form of William, from Old High German Wilhelmus combining wil (will, determination) an▶Trinity#428 in the U.S.From Latin trinitas meaning the state of being three; specifically the Christian Holy Trinity o▶London#431 in the U.S.From the Roman city name Londinium, of disputed Celtic origin; possibly from a Brittonic person▶Macie#438 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Macy or Maci; from the Old French place name Massy (a village in Normandy) ▶Maddison#439 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud or Matthew,' transferred t▶Payton#440 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's town' or 'fighter's settlement,'▶Gracelynn#442 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (from Latin 'gratia' meaning favor, elegance, or divine grace) and the▶Adelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' mean▶Reign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old Fr▶Carter#454 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'carter,' meaning a person who transports good▶Wynter#457 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Winter, from Old English 'winter,' the coldest season; used as a given name▶Madilyn#464 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline/Madison; combines the surname Madison (from Old English, son of Ma▶Gracelyn#466 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (Latin 'gratia,' favor or elegance) and the suffix -lyn (Welsh 'llyn,'▶Rylie#478 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, mean▶Haisley#479 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Hadley or Hazel + -ley suffix; likely a blend evoking the hazel tree▶Saige#480 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Sage, meaning a wise person and the aromatic herb; both derive from Latin '▶Ainsley#483 in the U.S.Scottish and English surname from the place name Annesley or Ainslie, composed of Old English '▶Brooklynn#488 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Brooklyn, from the New York borough name derived from Dutch 'Breukelen' (me▶Miracle#492 in the U.S.From the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonder▶Charli#496 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Charlie/Charles, from Old High German 'Karl' meaning man or free m▶Lakelynn#498 in the U.S.Modern American compound of 'lake' (Old English 'lacu,' a body of water) and '-lynn' (from Wels▶Edith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, s▶Mae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter▶Scarlet#510 in the U.S.From the English color word 'scarlet,' denoting a vivid red; ultimately from Old French escarla▶Remington#513 in the U.S.Settlement of the Hrym family; or raven's homestead — from Old English place-name elements▶Faye#515 in the U.S.From Old French fae meaning 'fairy' or 'enchantment'; also possibly from the Middle English wor▶Amber#520 in the U.S.From the English word 'amber,' denoting the golden-yellow fossilized resin; the word traces thr▶Kate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly ▶Madelynn#524 in the U.S.Modern spelling variant of Madeline/Madeleine, from the place-name Magdala (a town on the Sea o▶Skye#532 in the U.S.From the English word sky combined with or inspired by the Isle of Skye in Scotland, derived fr▶Nellie#533 in the U.S.Pet form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; Eleanor derives from Old French Alienor (of uncertain ori▶Oaklee#535 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Oakley, from Old English ac ('oak') and leah ('clearing, meadow'), meani▶Marlee#536 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marley, from the English surname Marley (from Old English mearc-leah meaning '▶Lenora#539 in the U.S.Short form of Eleonora or Leonora, ultimately from Greek Helene ('torch, bright light') via the▶Heaven#543 in the U.S.From the Old English heofon meaning 'sky' or 'the abode of God'; used as a vocabulary name evok▶Everlee#545 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Everley or Everleigh, from the English surname and place name meaning 'b▶Holland#550 in the U.S.From the Dutch region name Holland, derived from Old Dutch holt ('wood') or hol ('hollow, low-l▶Frankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member o▶Emerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal d▶Lilian#560 in the U.S.Derived from Latin lilium ('lily') or a variant of Lily; the lily has long symbolized purity an▶Mavis#561 in the U.S.From an Old French word mauviz meaning 'song thrush,' a small melodious bird; the name was used▶Della#563 in the U.S.Short form of Adela or Adeline, from Old High German adal meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'; also u▶Miller#571 in the U.S.Occupational name for one who operates a grain mill; from Middle English milner / miller▶Sevyn#575 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Seven; the numeral 7, considered lucky or sacred in many traditions▶Marigold#590 in the U.S.From the flower name, itself combining Mary (the Virgin Mary) and gold, referring to the golden▶Elliott#599 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; English surname from the Hebrew name Eliyahu via medieval forms Eliott/Eliot▶Loretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman vic▶Halo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; used▶Goldie#621 in the U.S.From Yiddish golde meaning 'gold,' or as an English nickname from the word gold, used as a give▶Indie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from Sans▶Oaklyn#637 in the U.S.A modern coined name combining the Old English ac ('oak tree') with the suffix -lyn (from Old E▶Lyric#640 in the U.S.From the English word lyric, ultimately from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre; used as▶Ellianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or God▶Katie#646 in the U.S.Diminutive of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning pure or clear; t▶Shelby#649 in the U.S.From an Old Norse place name composed of skjalf meaning ledge or shelf and by meaning farm or s▶Andie#650 in the U.S.Diminutive of Andrea or Andromeda, ultimately from Greek andros meaning man or warrior; Andrea ▶
English Boy Names
Jack#15 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious▶Bennett#40 in the U.S.Blessed; medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin benedictus▶Carter#45 in the U.S.One who drives a cart; transporter of goods; from Middle English cartare (cart driver)▶Archer#98 in the U.S.Bowman; one who shoots arrows with a bow — an occupational surname▶Graham#120 in the U.S.From a Scottish place name meaning 'gravelly homestead' — from Old English grǣg (grey) and hām ▶Emmett#121 in the U.S.Entire; universal; strong — English surname from the medieval given name Emmett, a diminutive o▶Sawyer#122 in the U.S.One who saws wood; from Middle English saghiere (sawyer), occupational surname for a lumber wor▶Ryder#133 in the U.S.Horseman; one who rides — an occupational surname for a cavalry soldier or messenger▶Kayden#135 in the U.S.Fighter; companion — modern American form related to Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadán or an Old E▶Jameson#137 in the U.S.Son of James; from James, which traces to Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter)▶Dawson#143 in the U.S.Son of Daw — Daw being a medieval short form of David, from Hebrew Dawid meaning 'beloved'▶Charlie#145 in the U.S.Free man, strong man — diminutive of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)▶Elliot#151 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew El▶Bryson#152 in the U.S.Son of Brice — Brice being a name of Celtic origin possibly meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled'▶Jaxson#156 in the U.S.Son of Jack — a surname-turned-first-name; Jack itself is a medieval diminutive of John, meanin▶Colter#157 in the U.S.Colt herder; one who tends young horses▶Elliott#160 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew El▶Hayden#161 in the U.S.Hay valley or hedged valley; from Old English haeg (hay or hedge) + denu (valley)▶Chase#192 in the U.S.Hunter, huntsman — from Old French chacier (to chase, to hunt), entering English as an occupati▶Legend#193 in the U.S.A story to be read; a remarkable, enduring story or person — from Latin legenda (things to be r▶Kingston#204 in the U.S.King's town; royal settlement — from Old English cyning (king) and tūn (settlement)▶Baker#217 in the U.S.One who bakes; an occupational surname for a baker of bread▶Dallas#238 in the U.S.From the meadow dwelling; from the valley place▶Warren#240 in the U.S.Animal enclosure for game; one who keeps a warren▶Shepherd#246 in the U.S.One who tends and herds sheep▶Cade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shaped▶Lane#250 in the U.S.A narrow country road or path▶Walter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commander▶Emerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful ruler▶Nash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ash▶Crew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or company▶Kayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvement▶Saint#267 in the U.S.A holy person; one declared a saint by the church▶Bodie#275 in the U.S.Shelter; also used as a variant of Bodhi (awakening)▶Benson#279 in the U.S.Son of Ben (Benjamin); son of the right hand▶Derek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folk▶Colt#285 in the U.S.A young male horse; a spirited, energetic young man▶Kash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of Cash▶Cash#287 in the U.S.Hollow place; chest; maker of boxes or chests▶Reid#293 in the U.S.Red-haired; one with a ruddy complexion▶Holden#297 in the U.S.Deep valley; hollow valley▶Sonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young man▶Preston#299 in the U.S.Priest's estate; settlement of the priests▶Clayton#300 in the U.S.Clay settlement; a place built on clay soil▶Remington#307 in the U.S.Settlement on the rim; the farm of the raven-family▶Banks#310 in the U.S.One who lives beside a bank — a hillside, mound, or riverbank▶Colson#311 in the U.S.Son of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)▶Lawson#381 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Lawrence, itself from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentu▶Baylor#386 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old French bailleur meaning one who delivers or a bailor; use▶Jay#392 in the U.S.Used as a given name from the bird name jay (from Old French jai), or as a short form of names ▶Hank#413 in the U.S.Short form of Henry or Hankin (medieval diminutive of John/Johannes), from Germanic Heimrich me▶Boone#423 in the U.S.English surname from Old French bon meaning good or boon meaning a blessing or benefit; also as▶Lewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combini▶Travis#434 in the U.S.From Old French traverser meaning to cross; an occupational surname for a toll collector at a b▶Chance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derived▶Prince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a ro▶Dalton#448 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name combining 'dæl' (valley) and 'tun' (settlement, ▶Rome#452 in the U.S.From the name of the ancient city Roma, used directly as a given name; the city's own etymology▶Karson#453 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where Ca▶Oakley#454 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meaning 'oa▶Sage#456 in the U.S.From the English word 'sage' meaning a wise person, and also the aromatic herb, both derived fr▶Jake#457 in the U.S.Medieval English short form of Jacob or John; Jacob derives from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'suppl▶Johnny#458 in the U.S.Pet form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; use▶Ford#474 in the U.S.English topographic surname from Old English 'ford,' meaning a shallow river crossing; transfer▶Tanner#475 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'tannere' meaning a person who tans animal hid▶Royal#476 in the U.S.From the English word 'royal,' derived from Old French 'roial' and Latin 'regalis' meaning king▶Edgar#486 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgar,' composed of 'ead' (rich, fortune, prosperity) and 'gar' (spear), mea▶Rowen#488 in the U.S.Variant of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic 'ruadhán' meaning 'little red one' (from 'ruadh,' red), and▶Leland#494 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'laeg' or 'leah' (meadow, fallow ground) and 'land' (land), me▶Brantley#499 in the U.S.English surname from German-derived 'brand' (fire, sword) and Old English 'leah' (woodland clea▶Royce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' cultura▶Pierce#505 in the U.S.Medieval English form of Piers, itself the Anglo-Norman French form of Peter, from Latin Petrus▶Gunner#506 in the U.S.English occupational/word name from 'gunner' (one who operates a gun), but also an anglicized f▶Corbin#512 in the U.S.From Old French corbin or corbeau meaning 'raven' or 'crow,' derived from Latin corvus (raven);▶Denver#518 in the U.S.From the English surname Denver, derived from the French place-name d'Anvers (from Antwerp, Bel▶Lawrence#520 in the U.S.From the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'man from Laurentum,' an ancient city near Rome; the city na▶Truett#521 in the U.S.English surname derived from the Middle English and Old French word true or trewe, meaning 'fai▶Tripp#522 in the U.S.English nickname/surname name, derived from 'trip' in the sense of a journey or traveler; also ▶Ridge#530 in the U.S.From Old English hrycg meaning 'spine' or 'ridge,' referring to a long raised strip of land; us▶Tyson#531 in the U.S.From a medieval English surname derived from Old French tison meaning 'firebrand' or 'burning s▶Troy#533 in the U.S.From the English surname Troy, derived from a French place name (Troyes in Aube, France) or fro▶Scott#534 in the U.S.From the English and Scottish surname Scott, meaning 'a Scot' or 'a person from Scotland,' deri▶Fletcher#547 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Fletcher, derived from Old French fleche ('arrow▶Jeffrey#552 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Geoffrey, from Old French Geoffroi, itself from Old German composed of gawi▶Chosen#555 in the U.S.From the English past participle of 'choose,' used as a vocabulary name expressing divine elect▶Porter#560 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Porter, from Old French portier meaning 'doorkee▶Deacon#561 in the U.S.From Late Greek diakonos meaning 'servant' or 'messenger,' the origin of the Christian ecclesia▶Garrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'sp▶Colsen#566 in the U.S.Son of Col or Cole; a modern English surname-style name blending Cole with the Scandinavian suf▶Rocky#568 in the U.S.Rocky ground; rest — an English nickname and given name derived from Rocco or Rock, evoking str▶Clay#573 in the U.S.Clay; an English surname derived from Old English claeg, denoting someone who lived near or wor▶Rhodes#575 in the U.S.Where roses grow; an English surname derived from the Greek Rhodos, name of the island meaning ▶Tru#591 in the U.S.Modern creative short form derived from English true, meaning 'faithful,' 'loyal,' or 'genuine,▶Krew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as ▶Memphis#640 in the U.S.From the ancient Egyptian city Men-nefer, meaning enduring and beautiful or good place; Memphis▶Amias#642 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Amatus, from Latin amatus meaning beloved or loved; alternatively linked ▶Chris#646 in the U.S.Short form of Christopher or Christian, from Greek Christophoros meaning Christ-bearer, or from▶Sam#647 in the U.S.Short form of Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el meaning heard by God or name of God, composed of she▶Anakin#648 in the U.S.Coined by George Lucas for the Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker; possibly influenced by Ana▶Otis#652 in the U.S.English surname from the Germanic given name Odo or Otto, from aud meaning wealth or prosperity▶Princeton#653 in the U.S.From the English place name Princeton, composed of prince (from Latin princeps, meaning first o▶
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