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English Baby Names

8420 English names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Explore 8420 English baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.

English Girl Names

Nel#11817 in the U.S.A short form of Nelly, Helen, or Eleanor (from Greek 'bright; shining light'); also a Dutch shoNoralyn#11835 in the U.S.A modern blend of Nora (linked to 'light; honor') with the popular -lyn ending. It reads as a fNorth#11836 in the U.S.North is an English word name from the compass direction 'north.' It is unisex and gained note Madlynn#11837 in the U.S.A modern -lynn spelling in the Madeline family, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' The trendy endingMagic#11841 in the U.S.The English word Magic ('enchantment; the power to work wonders'), used as a bold modern word-nMilaina#11842 in the U.S.A modern American spelling that sits between Milena (Slavic, from mil-, 'gracious, dear') and EOaklea#11846 in the U.S.A modern nature-word blend of 'oak' with -lea/-lee ('meadow; clearing'), giving a sense of 'oakOaklinn#11847 in the U.S.A modern nature-word blend of 'oak' with the -linn/-lyn ending, in the Oakley/Oaklyn family. NoJadee#11848 in the U.S.A modern spelling with no documented etymology. It reads either as a diminutive of Jade, the geOliviarose#11849 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Olivia (from Latin oliva, 'olive tree') with Rose (the flowerMiyomi#11851 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Japanese girls' names ending in -mi, such as Naomi, Miyu and Mayumi. JMargery#11854 in the U.S.A medieval English form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Borne by the mystic anOracle#11854 in the U.S.Oracle is an English word name from Latin oraculum, 'a source of prophecy or wise counsel.' UsePaytyn#11860 in the U.S.Paytyn is a modern respelling of Payton/Peyton, an English surname from Old English meaning rouPeneloperose#11861 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Penelope (Greek, linked to 'weaver' or the loyal wife of OdysPetunia#11863 in the U.S.The petunia flowerPhynix#11865 in the U.S.Phynix is a modern respelling of Phoenix, the mythical firebird that rises reborn from ashes (fPippin#11866 in the U.S.Pippin names a type of small apple and reads as a bright, playful pet-name; it also appears in Navina#11877 in the U.S.A modern name whose closest documented neighbour is the Sanskrit navina, 'new, fresh, young.' IRadiance#11877 in the U.S.Radiance is an English word name meaning 'brilliant light; glowing brightness,' from Latin radiRadlee#11878 in the U.S.Radlee is read as a modern coinage, sometimes tied to the surname Radley ('red meadow' or 'reedRainee#11880 in the U.S.Rainee is a modern respelling of Rainey/Rainie, a nature-flavored name tied to 'rain'; it can aJaycelynn#11882 in the U.S.A modern blend of Jaycee (a J + C initials name) with the popular -lynn ending. A sleek, currenNoriana#11896 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Nora (from Honora, 'honor,' or Eleanor, 'light') with the flowing -ianaRhyder#11905 in the U.S.A stylized respelling of Ryder, from an English occupational surname meaning 'mounted warrior; Rileyann#11907 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Riley (from an English place-name 'rye clearing,' or Irish 'vRini#11908 in the U.S.A short name used as a Japanese nickname and endearment and, separately, as a diminutive of CorRocklyn#11910 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the word Rock (also a surname/place element, 'stone; strong') with theRoper#11911 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname Roper, 'a rope-maker.' Carried into modern first-name useRosalynne#11912 in the U.S.A decorative spelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind, blending Rosa ('rose') with a -lyn ending; Rosalind Rosealee#11913 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosalie, itself from Latin Rosa ('rose') — an old French and English floRosealynn#11914 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosalyn, joining Rosa ('rose') with a -lynn ending; read as 'pretty roseRoseleigh#11915 in the U.S.A modern combination of Rose (the flower) and Leigh ('meadow; clearing'), written as one name; Rosmeri#11916 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored spelling of Rosemary, from Latin ros marinus ('dew of the sea'), the herb, lRous#11917 in the U.S.A short, unusual name: an English surname Rous (from Old French rous, 'red; red-haired') and, sRozie#11918 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosie, the affectionate pet form of Rose, from Latin Rosa ('rose'). SweeRubee#11919 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Ruby, the red gemstone, from Latin rubeus ('red'). A cheerful vintage jeRusty#11922 in the U.S.A friendly nickname name for someone with red or reddish-brown ('rusty') hair; also a short forPace#11924 in the U.S.An English surname, from a medieval given name tied to Pascha ('Easter'; ultimately linked to 'Sadierose#11927 in the U.S.A modern combination of Sadie (a pet form of Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') and Rose (the floweSarabeth#11938 in the U.S.A combination of Sara (from Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') and Beth (a short form of Elizabeth,Saralynn#11940 in the U.S.A combination of Sara (from Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') with the fashionable -lynn ending, wSayde#11942 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Sadie, the affectionate pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoman')Sharlene#11958 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlene, a feminine of Charles (Germanic, 'free man'; the diminutive read as 'liShaylyn#11959 in the U.S.A modern blend of Shay/Shea (Irish, 'admirable; stately,' or 'hawk-like') with the fashionable Shylynn#11964 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Shy-/Sky- sound with the fashionable -lynn ending, in the Skylynn/BrSiddalee#11966 in the U.S.A charming Southern-flavored coinage (with a -lee ending), best known from Siddalee 'Sidda' WalRennley#11967 in the U.S.Rennley is a modern coinage in the surname-name style. Its -ley ending is the Old English leah,Skyllar#11972 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Skylar, itself from the Dutch surname Schuyler, 'scholar; teacher,' reinSmith#11973 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname Smith, 'one who works in metal; a blacksmith' — the most Solace#11976 in the U.S.An English word name, 'comfort; consolation; ease after grief,' from Latin solari ('to console'Solie#11977 in the U.S.Solie reads as a soft short form of Scandinavian names like Solveig ('sun-strength; sun-path') Ryeleigh#11985 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Riley, from an Old English place name ('rye clearing; woodland clStarlet#11987 in the U.S.An English word name: 'starlet' means 'a little star' and, by extension, a rising young performStoni#11990 in the U.S.Stoni reads as a modern respelling of Stoney/Stony, tied by ear to 'stone', or as a short vowelSyaire#11997 in the U.S.Syaire is a modern coinage in the popular -aire sound family (like Cairo, Cyaire, Zaire), builtSymphani#11999 in the U.S.Symphani is a modern respelling of Symphony, from Greek 'symphonia' ('harmony; agreement of souTailani#12002 in the U.S.Tailani reads as a modern coinage in the popular -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky; roTaleigha#12003 in the U.S.Taleigha reads as an -eigh- respelling of Talia/Taleah (Hebrew 'tal', dew) or a modern coinage.Samoura#12004 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Samira/Samura, on a soft -oura sound; no single fixed meaning, and theTaleyah#12004 in the U.S.Taleyah reads as a respelling of Taliyah/Talia (Hebrew 'tal', dew) or a modern coinage in the -Talisa#12005 in the U.S.Talisa reads as a blend of Talia and Lisa (Lisa from Elisabeth, 'God is my oath'), or an elaborSarahann#12006 in the U.S.A joined double name pairing Sarah ('princess; noblewoman') with Ann ('grace; favor') - a classTalyn#12006 in the U.S.Talyn reads as a modern -lyn coinage, tied by ear to Talia or Taylor and the popular -lyn endinTansy#12007 in the U.S.'immortality'; the tansy flowerTatelynn#12008 in the U.S.Tatelynn joins Tate (from a surname/Old Norse 'teitr', 'cheerful') with the popular -lynn suffiTatem#12009 in the U.S.Tatem is a spelling of Tatum, an English surname from a place name meaning 'Tata's homestead'. Taylah#12011 in the U.S.Taylah is a feminine respelling of Taylor, an English occupational surname from Old French 'taiTayleigh#12012 in the U.S.Tayleigh reads as a modern coinage joining a Tay- opening with the popular -leigh ending, tied Tayloni#12013 in the U.S.Tayloni reads as a modern coinage built on Taylor with a lilting -oni ending. Chosen for sound Tenille#12014 in the U.S.Tenille is a spelling of Tennille, a modern name popularized by singer Toni Tennille; its ultimTennyson#12015 in the U.S.From the English surname Tennyson, 'son of Dennis' (Dennis from Greek 'Dionysios'). Famous via Tila#12021 in the U.S.Tila reads as Sanskrit 'til' ('sesame seed', an auspicious grain) or as a short form of names lTiya#12023 in the U.S.Tiya reads as a Sanskrit-adjacent name understood as 'a bird' (from 'tiya', parrot/bird), or asTuesday#12027 in the U.S.An English day name: 'Tuesday' comes from Old English 'Tiwesdaeg', 'Tiw's day', for the Norse gUniverse#12029 in the U.S.An English word name: 'universe' means 'all of existence; the cosmos', from Latin 'universum' (Vaniyah#12030 in the U.S.Vaniyah reads as a modern -iyah coinage, tied by ear to Vanya or the biblical name Vaniah. The Siennah#12032 in the U.S.Siennah is a modern respelling of Sienna, taken from Siena, the Tuscan city, and from the warm Vexahlia#12032 in the U.S.Vexahlia is a coined name from the character Vex'ahlia in the web series Critical Role. It has Ward#12041 in the U.S.In English, Ward is a surname/occupational name meaning 'guardian; watchman'; in Arabic, Ward mMarleigha#12042 in the U.S.A modern -leigha respelling of Marley, an English surname/place name, 'meadow near the lake' orWest#12042 in the U.S.West is an English direction and surname name, 'the western direction; one who came from the weWestin#12043 in the U.S.Westin is a spelling of Weston, an English place-name surname, 'western town; western settlemenWilianny#12044 in the U.S.Wilianny reads as a modern Dominican-style coinage joining a Wil- element (from William/Willow)Willowgrace#12045 in the U.S.Willowgrace is a combination name joining Willow (the graceful tree, from Old English 'welig') Windy#12046 in the U.S.Windy is an English word name, 'of the wind; breezy', and can also read as a spelling of Wendy.Winny#12047 in the U.S.Winny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi ('blessed reconciWinshaida#12048 in the U.S.Winshaida reads as a modern coinage joining a Win- opening with a -shaida element (echoing nameWrenli#12049 in the U.S.Wrenli reads as a modern coinage joining Wren (the small songbird, Old English 'wrenna') with aWrenlyn#12050 in the U.S.Wrenlyn reads as a modern coinage joining Wren (the songbird) with the popular -lyn ending. BuiWrennley#12051 in the U.S.Wrennley reads as a modern coinage joining Wren (the songbird) with the -ley ending ('meadow; cWrinley#12052 in the U.S.Wrinley reads as a modern -ley coinage tied by ear to Wren and Brinley. Built for its crisp, moSunset#12053 in the U.S.Sunset is the plain English word — the moment the sun goes down — used directly as a given nameWynnter#12054 in the U.S.Wynnter is a spelling of Winter, the coldest season, from Old English 'winter'. A crisp seasonaXalayah#12055 in the U.S.Xalayah reads as a modern coinage joining a stylish X- opening with the -layah/-aliyah sound faXariyah#12056 in the U.S.Xariyah reads as a modern coinage joining a stylish X- opening with the -iyah sound family, tieXyliah#12061 in the U.S.Xyliah reads as a modern coinage joining a stylish X- opening with the -liah sound family, tiedYailani#12062 in the U.S.Yailani reads as a modern coinage in the popular -lani family (Hawaiian 'lani', heaven; sky; roYaileen#12063 in the U.S.Yaileen reads as a modern Latin American coinage in the -leen/-lin family, tied by ear to AileeYennefer#12077 in the U.S.Yennefer is the name of a sorceress in The Witcher series; it is a stylized form of Jennifer/GuTinzley#12080 in the U.S.Tinzley is a modern American coinage, a z-spelling of Tinsley. Tinsley itself is an English plaTorie#12084 in the U.S.A spelling of Tori, a short form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, 'victory.' A bright, friZellie#12107 in the U.S.A pet form of Zelie/Azelie (from Latin/French roots read as 'diligent; devoted'), or a short moWaverleigh#12108 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Waverly, an English place name, 'meadow of quivering aspens' (from waefrWillah#12110 in the U.S.A soft -h spelling of Willa, the feminine of William, from Old Germanic roots meaning 'will; reWillo#12111 in the U.S.A trimmed respelling of Willow — the English tree name, from Old English welig. The willow's slZienna#12111 in the U.S.A Z- respelling of Sienna, from the Italian city Siena and the warm reddish-brown earth pigmentZo#12112 in the U.S.A one-syllable short form or spare spelling of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, 'life.' Minimal and bri

English Boy Names

Maury#11816 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Maurice, from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish; of MauretaniaMaxxton#11817 in the U.S.A double-x respelling of Maxton, an English place/surname, 'Maccus's town/settlement,' also reaMerrill#11828 in the U.S.From the English surname Merrill, from Old English 'pleasant hill' (myrig + hyll) or from a medMighty#11837 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'mighty' — 'powerful; strong; formidable.' Chosen as a bold virMontague#11846 in the U.S.From the Norman-French place name and surname Montague, 'pointed/steep hill' (mont + aigu). BesOlive#11864 in the U.S.From the English word for the olive tree, a Latin-rooted symbol of peace and reconciliation. UsNelly#11878 in the U.S.A short, friendly form — for boys usually tied to Cornelius or Nelson, and famously the stage nNexus#11881 in the U.S.From the Latin nexus, 'a binding, connection, link' — used in English as a word for a central pPearse#11891 in the U.S.An Irish surname spelling of Piers, the medieval English form of Peter, from Greek petros ('rocPernell#11893 in the U.S.A medieval English name from Petronilla (a diminutive linked to Peter, from Latin/Greek petra, Radford#11915 in the U.S.From the English place name and surname Radford, 'red ford' or 'reedy ford' (Old English read, Oris#11918 in the U.S.Reads as a short, old-fashioned American name — possibly a trim of Horace or Orion, or the orriOsbourne#11920 in the U.S.From the English surname Osbourne/Osborn, from Old Norse Asbjorn / Old English Osbeorn, 'god-beOxley#11925 in the U.S.From the English place-and-surname Oxley, 'ox meadow; a clearing where oxen graze' (Old EnglishSims#11928 in the U.S.From the English surname Sims, 'son of Sim,' a medieval short form of Simon ('he has heard'). ARaymone#11930 in the U.S.A modern form blending Raymond and Ramon, from the Germanic elements ragin, 'counsel; wisdom,' Parish#11931 in the U.S.From the English word/surname Parish, 'a local church district,' from Old French paroisse; usedParris#11932 in the U.S.From the English surname Parris/Parrish, variously 'from Paris,' 'a pear-tree dweller,' or fromWilks#11933 in the U.S.From the English surname Wilks, 'son of Wilk' — Wilk being a medieval pet form of William, itsePierston#11938 in the U.S.Reads as a modern surname-style coinage, blending Pierce/Pier with the -ston ending (near PrestPiper#11939 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname Piper, 'one who plays the pipe or flute.' Used here for aPratt#11945 in the U.S.From the English surname Pratt, from Old English praett, 'a trick; cunning.' Familiar today viaPreacher#11947 in the U.S.From the English word/occupational name 'preacher,' one who proclaims or exhorts; also a graphiPrentice#11948 in the U.S.From the English surname Prentice, from 'apprentice' (Old French aprentis), 'a learner; one bouPure#11949 in the U.S.From the English word 'pure,' 'clean; unmixed; innocent; free from taint' (via Latin purus). A Race#11956 in the U.S.From the English word 'race,' a contest of speed or a swift current; also a surname. As a name Rainey#11970 in the U.S.A surname-turned-first-name, tracing to the Germanic Rainer/Ragnar ('counsel; wise; mighty armySaam#11974 in the U.S.In Persian tradition, Saam is a mighty hero of the Shahnameh (grandfather of Rostam). It also rRamsay#11977 in the U.S.A Scottish surname and given name from an Old English place name, 'wild garlic island' (hramsa,Rawlin#11982 in the U.S.A surname (also Rawlins) from Rawlin, a medieval pet form of Raoul/Ralph ('counsel; wolf' - 'woRanson#11983 in the U.S.An English surname, usually 'son of Rand' (Randolph, 'shield-wolf') and closely tied to the surRayven#11984 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Raven (the glossy black bird, long tied to wisdom and mystery in folklorReaves#11985 in the U.S.An English occupational surname from 'reeve,' a medieval bailiff or local official who oversaw Rece#11986 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Reese/Rhys, the Welsh name meaning 'ardour; enthusiasm; fiery.' The trimReynold#11994 in the U.S.From the Germanic Reginald/Raginald, ragin ('counsel; advice') + wald ('rule; power') - 'ruler'Redden#11996 in the U.S.An English and Irish surname (variously from locality or from a 'red' descriptive root), carrieRhet#11996 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Rhett, from the Dutch surname de Raedt ('advice; counsel'); the name owesRichy#11999 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric ('ruler; power') + hard ('brave; hardy') - 'bRidgely#12000 in the U.S.An English surname from a place name, 'the ridge meadow' or 'woodland clearing on a ridge' (hryRemmi#12002 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Remy/Remmy, used as a short form of Remington or as a form of the French RRifton#12002 in the U.S.A place-name and surname (as in the New York hamlet of Rifton), with the Old English -ton ('setRipper#12004 in the U.S.An English word and nickname - 'one who rips,' and in slang 'something excellent; a great succeScion#12004 in the U.S.The English word scion, 'a descendant of a notable family; an heir; a young shoot or twig for gRo#12008 in the U.S.A minimalist one-syllable name, used as a nickname or standalone for Ro-names such as Roman, RoRob#12009 in the U.S.A classic short form of Robert, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright') - 'bright fame.Roc#12010 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Rock ('strength; a boulder') and a short form of Rocco ('rest'); it also Rockford#12011 in the U.S.An English place name and surname, 'the rocky ford' - a river crossing over stones (rock + fordRody#12012 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Roderick/Rodrigo, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + ric ('ruler; power') - 'Rooke#12018 in the U.S.An English surname from 'rook,' the black crow-like bird (and, later, the chess piece) - often Rooker#12019 in the U.S.An English surname related to Rooke, from 'rook' (the crow-like bird), with an agent-style -er Rooks#12020 in the U.S.An English surname, the plural of Rooke/'rook' (the crow-like bird), often a place or family naRoddy#12023 in the U.S.A pet form of Roderick — Germanic hrod ('fame') plus ric ('ruler'), 'famous ruler' — and sometiRoyel#12023 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Royal ('kingly; regal; of the crown'), with an -el ending softening the Royle#12024 in the U.S.An English surname from a place name, 'rye hill' (ryge, 'rye,' + hyll, 'hill'). As a first nameRucker#12027 in the U.S.A surname of German/English roots, variously an occupational name (a maker of ruffs, or a fulleRuddy#12036 in the U.S.From the English word 'ruddy', 'having a healthy red or rosy color'; also a pet form of Rudy/RuRyeland#12036 in the U.S.An English place name and surname, 'the rye land' - a field or region where rye is grown (rye +Sabriel#12043 in the U.S.Sabriel reads as a Hebrew-styled angelic name built on the '-el' ('God') ending, in the patternSamarion#12051 in the U.S.Samarion reads as a modern, invented American name — an elaboration of Samuel or Samar with theSamwell#12057 in the U.S.Samwell is a spelling of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shmuel, 'God has heard' (or 'name of God'). ItWillliam#12061 in the U.S.This is William misspelled with an extra L (Willl-) — a recorded typo, not a distinct name. WilSaquan#12064 in the U.S.Saquan is a modern African American coinage in the popular '-quan' family (Rashquan, Daquan, SaWhitson#12064 in the U.S.From the English surname Whitson, 'son of Whit' — Whit being a short form of names built on OldSaunders#12066 in the U.S.Saunders is an English and Scottish surname, 'son of Sander' — Sander being a short form of AleSavage#12067 in the U.S.Savage is an English word-name meaning 'wild; untamed; fierce,' from the Old French sauvage. AsSavien#12068 in the U.S.Savien reads as a modern coinage, likely a respelling of Savion or a blend with Sabien/Fabien. Sayer#12070 in the U.S.Sayer is an English occupational surname, from the Middle English word for 'assayer; one who taSayje#12071 in the U.S.Sayje is a modern respelling of Sage, from the word for 'wise one' and the fragrant herb. The iSayler#12072 in the U.S.Sayler is a modern respelling of Sailor, 'one who sails the sea' (also an English surname). A bSayvior#12073 in the U.S.Sayvior is a modern respelling of Savior, 'one who saves; deliverer,' a word with strong religiScarlett#12074 in the U.S.Scarlett is an English surname for a dyer or seller of scarlet cloth, tied to the rich red coloSeveyn#12081 in the U.S.Seveyn reads as a modern coinage, perhaps a restyling of Seven or a nod to Lake Sevan (ArmenianSeyvn#12082 in the U.S.Seyvn reads as a stripped-down, vowel-light respelling of Seven, the number-name. The heavily rShailo#12088 in the U.S.Shailo reads as a modern respelling of Shiloh, a biblical place-name understood as 'tranquil; pSharwin#12091 in the U.S.Sharwin reads as a spelling of Sherwin, an English name variously read 'swift as the wind' or 'Siler#12099 in the U.S.Siler is a surname well known in Appalachia, most likely an Anglicized form of the German SeileSiris#12102 in the U.S.Siris reads as a modern coinage, perhaps echoing Osiris (the Egyptian god) or Sirius (the brighSiyah#12103 in the U.S.Siyah reads as a modern coinage; it also matches the Persian/Turkish siyah, 'black.' Its intendSiyere#12104 in the U.S.Siyere reads as a modern coinage, built for sound rather than a documented meaning. Its origin Skyden#12105 in the U.S.Skyden reads as a modern coinage joining the airy word 'Sky' with the fashionable '-den' endingSladen#12106 in the U.S.Sladen reads as an English surname, likely from Sladden/Slade, 'of the valley; dweller by the lSlayder#12107 in the U.S.Slayder reads as a modern respelling of Slader or Slater, an English occupational surname for oSly#12107 in the U.S.The English word sly, meaning 'cunning, crafty' — a plain fact families should weigh. It is alsSnayder#12108 in the U.S.Snayder reads as a respelling of Snyder or Schneider, a German occupational surname meaning 'taSonni#12109 in the U.S.Sonni is a spelling of Sonny, an English pet name from 'son' (and echoing 'sunny'), long used aSteeve#12114 in the U.S.Steeve is a respelling of Steve, the short form of Stephen/Steven, from the Greek Stephanos, 'cStellar#12115 in the U.S.Stellar is an English word-name from the Latin stella, 'star' — meaning 'of the stars; star-likStinson#12116 in the U.S.Stinson is an English/Scottish surname, generally 'son of Stephen' (via Stin, a short form) or Summitt#12118 in the U.S.A word/surname name tied to 'summit' — the highest point or peak. The double-t spelling reads aSwift#12123 in the U.S.An English word and surname meaning 'quick; fast-moving' (also the name of a fast-flying bird).Syan#12124 in the U.S.A modern coinage or respelling, variously read as an echo of Cyan (the blue-green color), of SiSyere#12125 in the U.S.A modern, sound-first coinage with no single documented meaning. It reads as a contemporary inv

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