English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Scarlett#32 in the U.S.Scarlet; bright red; a fine cloth of scarlet colorJosie#82 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — nickname form of Josephine or Joanna, from Hebrew YosefSienna#94 in the U.S.Orange-red earth pigment; named after the Italian city of Siena, known for its rich reddish-broEliza#115 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God — short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishebaRaelynn#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 ScottishEmersyn#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 sumorPiper#155 in the U.S.One who plays a pipe or flute — an occupational English surnameOakley#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 SalviaNevaeh#165 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards — a modern American invented name, 'heaven' reversedSutton#181 in the U.S.Southern settlement or southern farm; from Old English suth (south) + tun (settlement, enclosurEverleigh#194 in the U.S.From an English place name: boar clearing or wild-boar woodland clearing — from Old English eofPeyton#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, dearDahlia#215 in the U.S.Dahl's flower — the dahlia plant, named after botanist Anders DahlJane#221 in the U.S.God is graciousPalmer#232 in the U.S.Pilgrim who carried a palm branch on return from the Holy LandBrynlee#243 in the U.S.Hill meadow; a clearing on a hillRosemary#251 in the U.S.Dew of the sea; from the Latin ros marinusLilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocenceOphelia#264 in the U.S.Help, aid; one who offers assistanceElaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining lightEvie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of lifeJuliet#274 in the U.S.Youthful; dedicated to Jupiter — through the Roman family name JuliusAzalea#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 beautyMeadow#286 in the U.S.A meadow; a piece of land covered with grass and wildflowersSawyer#291 in the U.S.One who saws wood; a woodcutter or sawyer by tradePoppy#292 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Latin papaverMaggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of MargaretBlake#295 in the U.S.Black (from Old English blaec); alternatively pale or fair (from Old English blac) — the two foEvelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elementsTessa#311 in the U.S.Harvester; to reap — as a diminutive of TheresaLondyn#388 in the U.S.Phonetic respelling of London, from the Roman Londinium, possibly derived from a Brittonic placSunny#390 in the U.S.From the English adjective sunny meaning bright, cheerful, or full of sunshine; used as a givenDanna#394 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dana, from Daniel (God is my judge) or from the Old English ethnic name meaTaylor#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 LaCharlee#417 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Charlie, itself from Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning frWilla#422 in the U.S.Feminine form of William, from Old High German Wilhelmus combining wil (will, determination) anTrinity#428 in the U.S.From Latin trinitas meaning the state of being three; specifically the Christian Holy Trinity oLondon#431 in the U.S.From the Roman city name Londinium, of disputed Celtic origin; possibly from a Brittonic personMacie#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 tPayton#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 theAdelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' meanReign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old FrCarter#454 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'carter,' meaning a person who transports goodWynter#457 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Winter, from Old English 'winter,' the coldest season; used as a given nameMadilyn#464 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline/Madison; combines the surname Madison (from Old English, son of MaGracelyn#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, meanHaisley#479 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Hadley or Hazel + -ley suffix; likely a blend evoking the hazel treeSaige#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' (meMiracle#492 in the U.S.From the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonderCharli#496 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Charlie/Charles, from Old High German 'Karl' meaning man or free mLakelynn#498 in the U.S.Modern American compound of 'lake' (Old English 'lacu,' a body of water) and '-lynn' (from WelsEdith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, sMae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitterScarlet#510 in the U.S.From the English color word 'scarlet,' denoting a vivid red; ultimately from Old French escarlaRemington#513 in the U.S.Settlement of the Hrym family; or raven's homestead — from Old English place-name elementsFaye#515 in the U.S.From Old French fae meaning 'fairy' or 'enchantment'; also possibly from the Middle English worAmber#520 in the U.S.From the English word 'amber,' denoting the golden-yellow fossilized resin; the word traces thrKate#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 oSkye#532 in the U.S.From the English word sky combined with or inspired by the Isle of Skye in Scotland, derived frNellie#533 in the U.S.Pet form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; Eleanor derives from Old French Alienor (of uncertain oriOaklee#535 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Oakley, from Old English ac ('oak') and leah ('clearing, meadow'), meaniMarlee#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 theHeaven#543 in the U.S.From the Old English heofon meaning 'sky' or 'the abode of God'; used as a vocabulary name evokEverlee#545 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Everley or Everleigh, from the English surname and place name meaning 'bHolland#550 in the U.S.From the Dutch region name Holland, derived from Old Dutch holt ('wood') or hol ('hollow, low-lFrankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member oEmerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dLilian#560 in the U.S.Derived from Latin lilium ('lily') or a variant of Lily; the lily has long symbolized purity anMavis#561 in the U.S.From an Old French word mauviz meaning 'song thrush,' a small melodious bird; the name was usedDella#563 in the U.S.Short form of Adela or Adeline, from Old High German adal meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'; also uMiller#571 in the U.S.Occupational name for one who operates a grain mill; from Middle English milner / millerSevyn#575 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Seven; the numeral 7, considered lucky or sacred in many traditionsMarigold#590 in the U.S.From the flower name, itself combining Mary (the Virgin Mary) and gold, referring to the goldenElliott#599 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; English surname from the Hebrew name Eliyahu via medieval forms Eliott/EliotLoretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman vicHalo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; usedGoldie#621 in the U.S.From Yiddish golde meaning 'gold,' or as an English nickname from the word gold, used as a giveIndie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from SansOaklyn#637 in the U.S.A modern coined name combining the Old English ac ('oak tree') with the suffix -lyn (from Old ELyric#640 in the U.S.From the English word lyric, ultimately from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre; used asEllianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or GodKatie#646 in the U.S.Diminutive of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning pure or clear; tShelby#649 in the U.S.From an Old Norse place name composed of skjalf meaning ledge or shelf and by meaning farm or sAndie#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 graciousBennett#40 in the U.S.Blessed; medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin benedictusCarter#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 surnameGraham#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 oSawyer#122 in the U.S.One who saws wood; from Middle English saghiere (sawyer), occupational surname for a lumber worRyder#133 in the U.S.Horseman; one who rides — an occupational surname for a cavalry soldier or messengerKayden#135 in the U.S.Fighter; companion — modern American form related to Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadán or an Old EJameson#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 ElBryson#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, meaninColter#157 in the U.S.Colt herder; one who tends young horsesElliott#160 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew ElHayden#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 occupatiLegend#193 in the U.S.A story to be read; a remarkable, enduring story or person — from Latin legenda (things to be rKingston#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 breadDallas#238 in the U.S.From the meadow dwelling; from the valley placeWarren#240 in the U.S.Animal enclosure for game; one who keeps a warrenShepherd#246 in the U.S.One who tends and herds sheepCade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shapedLane#250 in the U.S.A narrow country road or pathWalter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commanderEmerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful rulerNash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ashCrew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or companyKayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvementSaint#267 in the U.S.A holy person; one declared a saint by the churchBodie#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 handDerek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folkColt#285 in the U.S.A young male horse; a spirited, energetic young manKash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of CashCash#287 in the U.S.Hollow place; chest; maker of boxes or chestsReid#293 in the U.S.Red-haired; one with a ruddy complexionHolden#297 in the U.S.Deep valley; hollow valleySonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young manPreston#299 in the U.S.Priest's estate; settlement of the priestsClayton#300 in the U.S.Clay settlement; a place built on clay soilRemington#307 in the U.S.Settlement on the rim; the farm of the raven-familyBanks#310 in the U.S.One who lives beside a bank — a hillside, mound, or riverbankColson#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 LaurentuBaylor#386 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old French bailleur meaning one who delivers or a bailor; useJay#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 meBoone#423 in the U.S.English surname from Old French bon meaning good or boon meaning a blessing or benefit; also asLewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combiniTravis#434 in the U.S.From Old French traverser meaning to cross; an occupational surname for a toll collector at a bChance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derivedPrince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a roDalton#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 etymologyKarson#453 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where CaOakley#454 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meaning 'oaSage#456 in the U.S.From the English word 'sage' meaning a wise person, and also the aromatic herb, both derived frJake#457 in the U.S.Medieval English short form of Jacob or John; Jacob derives from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'supplJohnny#458 in the U.S.Pet form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; useFord#474 in the U.S.English topographic surname from Old English 'ford,' meaning a shallow river crossing; transferTanner#475 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'tannere' meaning a person who tans animal hidRoyal#476 in the U.S.From the English word 'royal,' derived from Old French 'roial' and Latin 'regalis' meaning kingEdgar#486 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgar,' composed of 'ead' (rich, fortune, prosperity) and 'gar' (spear), meaRowen#488 in the U.S.Variant of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic 'ruadhán' meaning 'little red one' (from 'ruadh,' red), andLeland#494 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'laeg' or 'leah' (meadow, fallow ground) and 'land' (land), meBrantley#499 in the U.S.English surname from German-derived 'brand' (fire, sword) and Old English 'leah' (woodland cleaRoyce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' culturaPierce#505 in the U.S.Medieval English form of Piers, itself the Anglo-Norman French form of Peter, from Latin PetrusGunner#506 in the U.S.English occupational/word name from 'gunner' (one who operates a gun), but also an anglicized fCorbin#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, BelLawrence#520 in the U.S.From the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'man from Laurentum,' an ancient city near Rome; the city naTruett#521 in the U.S.English surname derived from the Middle English and Old French word true or trewe, meaning 'faiTripp#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; usTyson#531 in the U.S.From a medieval English surname derived from Old French tison meaning 'firebrand' or 'burning sTroy#533 in the U.S.From the English surname Troy, derived from a French place name (Troyes in Aube, France) or froScott#534 in the U.S.From the English and Scottish surname Scott, meaning 'a Scot' or 'a person from Scotland,' deriFletcher#547 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Fletcher, derived from Old French fleche ('arrowJeffrey#552 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Geoffrey, from Old French Geoffroi, itself from Old German composed of gawiChosen#555 in the U.S.From the English past participle of 'choose,' used as a vocabulary name expressing divine electPorter#560 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Porter, from Old French portier meaning 'doorkeeDeacon#561 in the U.S.From Late Greek diakonos meaning 'servant' or 'messenger,' the origin of the Christian ecclesiaGarrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'spColsen#566 in the U.S.Son of Col or Cole; a modern English surname-style name blending Cole with the Scandinavian sufRocky#568 in the U.S.Rocky ground; rest — an English nickname and given name derived from Rocco or Rock, evoking strClay#573 in the U.S.Clay; an English surname derived from Old English claeg, denoting someone who lived near or worRhodes#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; MemphisAmias#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 fromSam#647 in the U.S.Short form of Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el meaning heard by God or name of God, composed of sheAnakin#648 in the U.S.Coined by George Lucas for the Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker; possibly influenced by AnaOtis#652 in the U.S.English surname from the Germanic given name Odo or Otto, from aud meaning wealth or prosperityPrinceton#653 in the U.S.From the English place name Princeton, composed of prince (from Latin princeps, meaning first o
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