English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Legacy#662 in the U.S.From the English word legacy, from Medieval Latin legacia meaning bequest or what is bequeathedMyra#663 in the U.S.Invented or popularized by the poet Fulke Greville in the 16th century, possibly as an anagram Jessica#665 in the U.S.Likely coined or popularized by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (c. 1596) from Hebrew YisBirdie#670 in the U.S.Pet form of Bertha or Bridget, or directly from the English word bird; Bertha derives from Old Skyler#671 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Dutch Schuyler, from Dutch schuylen meaning to take shelter or give shelter;Lakelyn#673 in the U.S.Modern American compound of lake (Old Norse lak or Old English lacu meaning body of water) combLaney#674 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine, Delaney, or Lane; Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, from Greek helenLillie#676 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lily, from the Latin lilium meaning the lily flower; a symbol of purity andJenna#679 in the U.S.Diminutive form of Jennifer or an independent form from the Cornish and Welsh Guinevere or GwenEllis#682 in the U.S.Welsh form of Elijah / Eliseus; from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh'Coraline#683 in the U.S.A blend or elaboration combining Cora (from Greek kore meaning maiden or heart) with the -line Dallas#687 in the U.S.From the meadow dwelling; Scottish Gaelic dail (meadow, field) + fas (dwelling)Emberly#688 in the U.S.Modern American compound of ember (glowing coal or smoldering fire remains, from Old Norse eimyBillie#691 in the U.S.Resolute protector; feminine diminutive of William, from Old High German wil (will, desire) andBaylor#694 in the U.S.Possibly an occupational surname for a delivery worker or a variant of Bailleur (bailiff); exacLettie#757 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; a diminutive of Letitia, from the Latin laetitia meaning joy, gladness, or haCharley#760 in the U.S.Free person; the feminine use of Charley, a diminutive of Charles, from the Old High German KarIndy#768 in the U.S.Short form of Indiana or Indira, or standing independently as a word name evoking independence Maci#773 in the U.S.Weapon or club; a diminutive spelling variant of Macy, from the Old French surname Maci or MaceJourni#786 in the U.S.A journey or daily travel; a creative spelling variant of Journey, from Old French journee meanKlarity#791 in the U.S.Clarity or clearness; a modern K-spelling variant of Clarity, from the Latin claritas meaning bJanelle#801 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern elaboration of Jane, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning YAdley#805 in the U.S.God is just or fair; possibly connected to the Hebrew Adlai meaning my witness or God is just, Charleigh#811 in the U.S.Free person or free woman; a modern feminine spelling variant of Charlie or Charley, from Old HQuincy#815 in the U.S.Estate of the fifth son; French place-name surname from the personal name Quintus (fifth) + -cyJenesis#816 in the U.S.A modern phonetic respelling of Genesis, from the Greek genesis meaning 'origin' or 'birth', itPromise#826 in the U.S.From the English word promise, derived from Latin promissum (a pledge, vow), the past participlDenver#836 in the U.S.English surname, possibly from French Anvers (Antwerp) or Old English, meaning 'green valley'Jemma#866 in the U.S.Variant of Gemma, from the Italian and Latin gemma meaning 'precious stone' or 'gemstone'; alsoMercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meaninKylee#876 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kylie, from Noongar (Aboriginal Australian) meaning boomerang or curved thrLyanna#877 in the U.S.Modern literary name, likely derived from Liana or Lianna (from Latin liana, a climbing vine) oColbie#881 in the U.S.Variant of Colby, from Old Norse Koli (a personal name, from kol meaning coal) and by meaning fTilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strengtAviana#887 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration derived from Latin avis meaning bird, with the suffix -ana; meaning bird-lLeanna#890 in the U.S.A blended or independently coined name, combining elements of Leah (Hebrew: weary, or wild cow)Chandler#895 in the U.S.From Old French chandelier meaning a candle maker or candle seller, from chandelle (candle) andKollyns#905 in the U.S.Modern feminine variant of Collins, an English surname derived from Colin, a medieval diminutivRayne#906 in the U.S.Likely a variant of French Reine (queen, from Latin regina) or of the English nature word rain;Stormi#910 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stormy, from the Old English and Germanic word storm, meaning a tempest or Bennett#912 in the U.S.Blessed; medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus (blessed, from bene well + diRaina#916 in the U.S.From Slavic Rayna, a form of Regina meaning queen (Latin); also used as a variant of the natureZaylee#919 in the U.S.Modern American coined name, likely a creative elaboration of Zale (from Greek zale meaning seaEmberlynn#929 in the U.S.Modern compound name combining Ember (from Old English aemerge meaning glowing cinder or remnanEtta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed ofKallie#934 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Callie, a diminutive of names beginning with Cal- such as Callie (from GreeDarla#941 in the U.S.English name derived from darling, an Old English term of endearment meaning beloved one or deaSunday#947 in the U.S.From Old English sunnandaeg meaning day of the sun, the first day of the week in English traditSky#949 in the U.S.From Old Norse sky meaning cloud, which gave the English word sky meaning the expanse of heavenZyla#953 in the U.S.A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Xyla from Greek xylon meaning wood or forest, or Rosalee#954 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffiKinslee#956 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kinsley or Kingsley, from Old English cyning meaning king and leah meaning Love#957 in the U.S.From the Old English lufu meaning love, affection, or deep devotion, used as a given name expreMalaysia#958 in the U.S.A place-name used as a personal name, from Malay and English Malaysia, the Southeast Asian natiNancy#967 in the U.S.Originally a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, now understood as a pet form of Ann from HebrAshlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name ATru#974 in the U.S.True; faithful; a phonetic spelling of the English word 'true', also used as a shortened form oArden#975 in the U.S.From a Celtic place name meaning high or great, associated with the Forest of Arden in WarwicksNovalee#977 in the U.S.A blended name combining Nova from Latin nova meaning new or star with the suffix -lee from OldKori#978 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cory or Corey, possibly from Greek Kore meaning maiden or girl, or from IriRoselyn#979 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalind or Roseline, combining Latin rosa meaning rose and the suffix -lind from GeAshlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (drAdalee#987 in the U.S.A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee fromAddilyn#988 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adalyn or Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning noble, combined with the -lyn sKarter#989 in the U.S.One who transports goods by cart; K-spelling variant of Carter, from Middle English cartare (caLaken#990 in the U.S.American surname-style name evoking the Old English lac meaning lake or body of water; a modernBrylee#992 in the U.S.Modern American blended name combining Brynn from Welsh bryn meaning hill with the suffix -lee Jaslyn#996 in the U.S.A blended name combining Jasmine (from Persian yasamin meaning jasmine flower) with the -lyn suScout#997 in the U.S.From Old French escouter meaning to listen, via a military term for a person sent ahead to gathHarmoni#1000 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Harmony, from Greek harmonia meaning a joining, agreement, or musiHenley#1001 in the U.S.High clearing or tall meadow; from Old English heah (high) + leah (clearing, meadow)Mattie#1005 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistresBaylee#1008 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosuCarly#1009 in the U.S.Free woman; diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl (free man)Beverly#1018 in the U.S.Beaver stream; from Old English beofor (beaver) + leah (stream, clearing) — the original place Marjorie#1019 in the U.S.Pearl; medieval English form of Margaret, from Greek margarites (pearl)Cadence#1022 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow, a falling sequence of notes or beats; from Latin cadentia (falling), from cadere Maylee#1023 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lee (Old English: meadow, clearing); aSpencer#1025 in the U.S.Dispenser of provisions; steward; from Old French despencier (one who gives out provisions), frDana#1027 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from OlWaverly#1028 in the U.S.Quaking aspen meadow; from Old English wafre (quivering) + leah (clearing, meadow)Ripley#1032 in the U.S.Strip of land; Hrype's clearing; from Old English place name Ripley, meaning a strip meadow or Elliot#1035 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; single-t spelling variant of Elliott, from the Hebrew name Elijah via medievaPaisleigh#1045 in the U.S.From Paisley, a town in Scotland; associated with the ornate teardrop fabric patternWhitney#1046 in the U.S.White island; from Old English hwit (white) + eg (island)Harlee#1048 in the U.S.Hare's meadow or clearing; a spelling variant of Harley, from Old English hara (hare) + leah (cLilyana#1050 in the U.S.Lily; variant of Lilliana, combining lily (the flower) with the -ana suffix meaning grace or faRosalyn#1051 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root isMaelynn#1055 in the U.S.Modern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton/Welsh: prince, chief) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh: lakeJazlynn#1057 in the U.S.Modern compound of Jazz/Jasmine (Persian yasmin: jasmine flower) and -lynn (Welsh: lake)Ellen#1062 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)Ellison#1067 in the U.S.Son of Elias; an English patronymic surname from the biblical name Elias (Elijah: my God is YahBailee#1069 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; a spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (encloHarriet#1073 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:Joyce#1074 in the U.S.Lord; from the Breton/Celtic personal name Iodoc (lord), via Norman French Josce; later folk-etAnn#1076 in the U.S.Grace, favor; English form of Anne/Anna, from Latin Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor)Braelyn#1080 in the U.S.Modern American compound combining Brae (Scottish: hillside, brow of a hill) with the -lyn suffJoan#1087 in the U.S.God is gracious; English feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious) via LaSusan#1091 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin SusannaMaple#1092 in the U.S.The maple tree; from Old English mapultreow (maple tree), from mapulder (maple)Sunnie#1094 in the U.S.Sunny; a variant spelling of Sunny, from the English word sunny (bright, cheerful, like the sunLavender#1095 in the U.S.The aromatic plant Lavandula; from Latin lavare (to wash), because lavender was used in Roman bJayleen#1098 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining Jay (the bird or the letter J) with the -leen/-lyn feminine sSterling#1100 in the U.S.Of the highest quality; from Old English steorling (little star), referring to the star symbol Marian#1103 in the U.S.Beloved; a blend of Mary (Hebrew Miriam: beloved, bitter, wished-for) and Ann (Hebrew Hannah: gIcelynn#1110 in the U.S.American coinage combining Ice (Old Norse/Old English: ice, purity) with the -lynn suffix; may Tinsley#1112 in the U.S.Tynni's meadow or clearingBetty#1113 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my GodMollie#1116 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-forPrincess#1122 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first,
English Boy Names
Quincy#654 in the U.S.From a French surname derived from a place name meaning estate of Quintus (the fifth), from LatWayne#655 in the U.S.From the Old English occupational surname waegn meaning wagon or cart, referring to a wagon makTommy#658 in the U.S.Diminutive of Thomas, from Aramaic Ta'oma meaning twin; Thomas was one of the twelve apostles iLayne#662 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lane, from Old English lane meaning a narrow road or path between hedges orCreed#663 in the U.S.From the English word creed, from Latin credo meaning I believe; a statement of faith or core pJaxton#667 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Jaxon or Jackson; ultimately from John (Hebrew Yochanan meaning God Davis#668 in the U.S.Welsh and English patronymic surname meaning son of David, from the Hebrew name David meaning bMajor#670 in the U.S.From the Latin comparative adjective maior meaning greater or larger; used as a military rank nWylder#671 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Wilder, from Old English wilde meaning wild or untamed; Wilder as a surnamWilson#673 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning son of William or son of Will; William derives from Old HighPeyton#684 in the U.S.Fighting man's estate; from Old English paega (fighting man, warrior) + tun (settlement, estateTaylor#685 in the U.S.Tailor; one who cuts and sews garments; from Old French tailleur (cutter), from tailler (to cutBriar#686 in the U.S.A thorny or prickly shrub; from Old English braer or briar (wild rose, thorny bush)Chandler#753 in the U.S.Candle maker or seller; from Old French chandelier (candle merchant), from chandelle (candle)Trace#758 in the U.S.A path, track, or trail; from Old French trace meaning track or path, ultimately from the LatinEmmitt#770 in the U.S.Whole or universal; a variant spelling of Emmett, from the Old High German Emmerich or the Old Harry#775 in the U.S.Home ruler or ruler of the estate; an English pet form of Henry or Harold, from the Germanic elJamison#786 in the U.S.Son of James; an English patronymic surname meaning son of James, with James from the Hebrew YaRay#792 in the U.S.Counsel protector; a short form of Raymond from Old High German Raginmund, composed of ragin meJaxxon#793 in the U.S.Son of Jack; a modern stylized spelling of Jackson, where Jack derives from John, from Hebrew YEverest#796 in the U.S.Dweller by the boar wood or forest; an English surname from a place name combining Old English Jones#811 in the U.S.Son of John or God is gracious; the most common Welsh surname, meaning son of John, where John Ty#813 in the U.S.Short form of Tyler (tile maker), Tyson (son of Ty), or Tyrone (land of Owen in Irish); also usCoast#875 in the U.S.From Old French coste and Latin costa meaning rib, side, or edge; used as a given name evoking Kylen#879 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning narrow, strait, or channel; the -Denim#880 in the U.S.From French serge de Nimes, meaning twill fabric from the city of Nimes in southern France; adoJagger#885 in the U.S.From a northern English dialect word jagger meaning a peddler, a hawker, or a person who carts Kolson#887 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colson, itself a surname meaning son of Cole; Cole derives from Old EnglishTrey#890 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French treis meaning three; traditionally given to a third child, aKael#903 in the U.S.Modern form of the Irish Gaelic name Caol meaning slender or narrow; also used as a variant of Kannon#904 in the U.S.English variant of Cannon (the artillery weapon, from French canon; or from canon meaning a chuRey#908 in the U.S.From Spanish rey meaning king; also used as a variant of the English name Ray, itself a short fScottie#909 in the U.S.From Scotland; a person from Scotland; English pet form of Scott, from Old English Scottas (theBeck#913 in the U.S.From Old Norse bekkr meaning a stream or small brook; a topographic surname for someone living Aspen#920 in the U.S.The aspen tree (Populus tremula); from Old English aespe (aspen tree, quaking tree)Frankie#922 in the U.S.Free man; or Frankish man; English pet form of Frank or Francis, from Germanic Frank (a member Halo#931 in the U.S.Ring of light; from Greek halos (disk of the sun or moon, circular threshing floor), used in ChJudson#934 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Judd, where Judd is a medieval diminutive of Jordan or Judah; JoKreed#936 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Creed, from Old English creda and Latin credo (I believe); meaningKrue#937 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Crew, from Old French creue meaning an increase or new growth, lateRowdy#941 in the U.S.From the English adjective rowdy meaning boisterous, loud, or disorderly, used as a given name Ricky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or Mitchell#954 in the U.S.Medieval English surname and given name, a variant of Michael from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who Legacy#957 in the U.S.Something handed down from the past; an enduring heritage; from Old French legacie, from MedievMelvin#959 in the U.S.Likely derived from an old Celtic or Gaelic personal name, possibly from elements meaning councGage#973 in the U.S.From Old French gage meaning pledge, security, or guarantee; also a surname from the same root Quinton#976 in the U.S.Variant of Quentin, from Latin Quintinus meaning fifth, a diminutive of Quintus; also influenceCurtis#985 in the U.S.From Old French curteis meaning courteous, polite, or well-bred, derived from curt meaning courPalmer#995 in the U.S.Palm bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm frond from the Holy Land; from Old French palmier (palmLandry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the landArden#1005 in the U.S.Eagle valley; from Celtic ard (high) + den (valley); or the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, EnWatson#1011 in the U.S.Son of Walter; from the medieval English given name Wat (short form of Walter: ruler of the armGrey#1014 in the U.S.Grey; grey-haired; from Old English graeg (grey, grey-colored)Kace#1016 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) oKooper#1024 in the U.S.Barrel maker; K-spelling variant of Cooper, from Middle English coupere (barrel maker)Gatlin#1026 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English gad (fellow, companion) or a variant of the German surname Gätlin; exSemaj#1027 in the U.S.James reversed; a creative American name formed by reversing the letters of James, itself from Trenton#1042 in the U.S.Trent's settlement; from the city of Trenton, New Jersey, named for William Trent who founded iLanden#1045 in the U.S.Long hill; variant of Landon, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)Bronson#1046 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English personal name Brun/Brand (dark, brown) + -sonTrue#1050 in the U.S.Faithful, genuine; from Old English treowe (faithful, trustworthy)Cedric#1051 in the U.S.Possibly invented by Sir Walter Scott for Ivanhoe (1819), inspired by the Celtic Cerdic (possibSlade#1055 in the U.S.Valley; flat-bottomed valley; from Old English slaed (valley, dell, wooded hollow)Dash#1056 in the U.S.To run with speed; to move quickly; also a short horizontal mark in writing; from Old Norse dasLeighton#1057 in the U.S.Herb garden settlement; from Old English leac-tun (leek garden/farm, herb settlement)Ollie#1058 in the U.S.Olive tree; symbol of peace; English pet form of Oliver or Olivia, from Latin olivarius (olive Nixon#1061 in the U.S.Son of Nicholas; from the medieval English short form Nick (of Nicholas: victory of the people)Billy#1068 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + hZaylen#1072 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, possibly related to Zayden/Jaylen family; no documented ancient meaninGary#1073 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names cSunny#1078 in the U.S.Sunny; bright and cheerful; from English sunny (full of sunshine, bright), from Old English sunVance#1080 in the U.S.Dweller near the marshes; from Middle English fens or fan (marsh, fen); or from a place called Harley#1083 in the U.S.Hare's meadow; from Old English hara (hare) + leah (clearing, meadow)Larry#1085 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from LaurentuRandy#1089 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or Wren#1090 in the U.S.The wren; from Old English wrenna (the small brown songbird, Troglodytes troglodytes)Rodney#1093 in the U.S.Hroda's island; or island of reeds; from Old English Hroda + eg (island), a Somerset place nameKingsley#1096 in the U.S.King's meadow; from Old English cyning (king) + leah (clearing, meadow)Bobby#1097 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: Dayton#1099 in the U.S.David's town; from the English place name Dayton (day's town or possibly from the personal nameJaxx#1102 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-x spelling of Jax, which is a short form of Jackson (son of Jack, son oKit#1103 in the U.S.Pure; follower of Christ; English pet form of Christopher (Greek Christophoros: bearer of ChrisMarlon#1105 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a fTurner#1107 in the U.S.One who works a lathe; from Old French torneor (lathe operator), from torner (to turn on a lathThatcher#1111 in the U.S.One who thatches roofs; from Middle English thacchere (roof thatcher), from thatchen (to thatchCashton#1112 in the U.S.Cash's town; modern compound of Cash (possibly from Latin cassa: box, or from the word cash) anJustice#1113 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)Kase#1115 in the U.S.Bold; variant of Case, from Old French casse (container, case) or Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilTerry#1116 in the U.S.Power of the tribe; English form of the Germanic name Theodoric or a pet form of Terence, from Rylo#1120 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearing
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