English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Kit#1127 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of CValley#1131 in the U.S.A modern English nature name from the word 'valley', a low area of land between hills or mountaHollis#1132 in the U.S.At the holly trees; from Old English holegn (holly tree) — a topographic surname for families lSailor#1134 in the U.S.One who sails, a marinerAllyson#1139 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)Crystal#1145 in the U.S.Ice; clear gemstone; from Greek krystallos (crystal, clear ice), from kryos (icy cold)Libby#1146 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Jaycee#1155 in the U.S.Phonetic rendering of the initials J.C.; an American coingage with no ancient meaningSally#1158 in the U.S.Princess; English pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah (princess, noblewoman)Essence#1165 in the U.S.The fundamental nature or being of a thing; from Latin essentia (being, existence), from esse (Heavenly#1166 in the U.S.Of heaven; celestial; divine; from Old English heofon (the sky, the dwelling place of God) + -lMarlow#1167 in the U.S.Drained lake, lake remnantsRaylee#1168 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ray (English: beam of light, from Latin radius) and -lee (Old English: meadoWinslow#1169 in the U.S.Wine's hill or burial mound, from the Old English name Wine ("friend") and hlaw ("hill, mound")Avalynn#1170 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ava (life, bird, or island of apples) and -lynn (Welsh: lake); or linked to Hadleigh#1171 in the U.S.Heathery meadow; Old English place name spelling of Hadley, from haed (heather) + leah (clearinKlover#1178 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Clover, the plant name from Old English clafre, associated with good luck.Scarlette#1180 in the U.S.Red; scarlet cloth or color; double-t spelling variant of Scarlett, from Old French escarlate (Brynley#1183 in the U.S.Burnt clearing or hillLiberty#1188 in the U.S.Freedom; from Latin libertas (freedom, liberty), the root of liberal and liberateKaisley#1190 in the U.S.Modern compound of Kai (sea or pure) and -sley (from Old English leah: clearing, meadow); or a Averi#1200 in the U.S.Elf counsel; a spelling variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Germanic Alberich (alb: eRylan#1203 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallachAnnalee#1204 in the U.S.Gracious meadow; combination of grace (Anna) and clearing (Lee)Wrenly#1205 in the U.S.Of or like the wren; a modern compound of Wren (the small bird) + the -ly suffixEllery#1208 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from HilaryCattleya#1212 in the U.S.A genus of tropical orchids, named after English horticulturist William Cattley (1788–1835)Fern#1220 in the U.S.The fern plant; from Old English fearn (the fern — a flowerless vascular plant that reproduces Blessing#1226 in the U.S.Divine favor or gift; from Old English bletsian (to bless), related to blood in early ritual usMay#1233 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet formKya#1237 in the U.S.Diamond in the sky; possibly from South African Zulu/Xhosa origin, or a creative variant of KaiRain#1239 in the U.S.Rain, the falling of water from the skyAnderson#1243 in the U.S.a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew'; Andrew derives from Greek 'andreios' meaning 'manCooper#1244 in the U.S.Barrel makerEverley#1246 in the U.S.Ever's clearing; from the Old English place nameMaelyn#1249 in the U.S.Single-n variant of Maelynn; compound of Mae/Maël (Breton: prince, chief) and -lyn (Welsh: lakeHayley#1251 in the U.S.Hay clearing or hay meadow; from Old English haeg (hay) + leah (clearing, meadow)Liz#1259 in the U.S.My God is an oath; devoted to GodHeather#1264 in the U.S.The heather plant, a flowering shrub of the Scottish moorsJillian#1266 in the U.S.Youthful; an English variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, from Latin JulianuTillie#1269 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: streAddie#1272 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or AdelineAshly#1273 in the U.S.Ash tree clearing; a spelling variant of Ashley, from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (clearRaylynn#1277 in the U.S.Ray of light combined with -lynn (Welsh: lake); modern American compound nameCassie#1280 in the U.S.Shining upon man; she who entangles menKaydence#1292 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow; a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, rhythmic flow)Nelly#1294 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of HelenLaynie#1296 in the U.S.A modern American name, typically a pet form of Elaine or a feminine elaboration of the surnamePatience#1297 in the U.S.Patient endurance, steadfast calm in adversityRori#1298 in the U.S.A modern feminine spelling of Rory, an anglicization of the Irish Ruaidhrí, meaning 'red king' Blossom#1300 in the U.S.English nature/word name meaning 'flower' or 'bloom', from Old English 'blostm/blostma'. PopulaJaylee#1302 in the U.S.Combination of Jay (jaybird or rejoice) and Lee (meadow)Lizbeth#1305 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is Rae#1306 in the U.S.Ewe; ray of light; short form of Rachel (Hebrew: ewe, female sheep) or a feminine variant of RaAnsley#1309 in the U.S.Ann's meadow or clearingHollyn#1313 in the U.S.Holly tree; the evergreen plant with red berriesRenley#1314 in the U.S.Rene's meadow; or raven clearing; a modern compound of Ren (from French René: reborn, or Old EnEmberlyn#1320 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ember (a glowing fragment of fire) and -lyn (Welsh: lake, or English femininJaylah#1321 in the U.S.Modern American compound of Jay (the bird or the initial J) with the -lah suffix (possibly fromRue#1324 in the U.S.The rue herb (Ruta graveolens); or sorrow, regret; from Old French rue and Latin ruta (the bittJanie#1329 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Jane)Jhene#1330 in the U.S.God is gracious; a creative spelling of Janay or Janae, ultimately from Hebrew John/Jane (YahweMadden#1331 in the U.S.Dog, houndMadisyn#1332 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; gift of GodTori#1337 in the U.S.Bird; also victory as a Victoria short formLivvy#1343 in the U.S.Pet form of Olivia/Livia, from Latin oliva 'olive', symbol of peace.Wendy#1347 in the U.S.Friend; invented or popularized by J. M. Barrie for Peter Pan; possibly a pet form of GwendolenBraylee#1348 in the U.S.Bray's clearing or hillside meadow; compound of Bray (Old French/Celtic: hillside) or Braelyn'sHailee#1355 in the U.S.Hay clearing or meadowLexie#1357 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to dLillianna#1358 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium',Jaylene#1362 in the U.S.Modern American compound of Jay (the bird or the letter J) with the -lene/-lyne suffix (from HeJustice#1363 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)Lindsey#1369 in the U.S.Lincoln's wetland or island; from an English place nameMadalynn#1370 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala (tower); spelling variant of Madeline, from Hebrew Magdala (tower)Cherish#1374 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the verb 'cherish', meaning 'to treasure' or 'to hold dear', ulTate#1379 in the U.S.cheerful, gladCarsyn#1380 in the U.S.Son of Carr; a Y-spelling variant of Carson, from Scottish Gaelic carr (rocky area, marsh) + thDottie#1385 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's giftTrue#1387 in the U.S.Faithful, genuine, true; from Old English treowe (faithful, loyal, trustworthy)Alyson#1388 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid:Austyn#1389 in the U.S.Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive ofJersey#1394 in the U.S.A modern place name from Jersey, a Channel Island (and US state name New Jersey); the island naNoel#1395 in the U.S.From the French 'Noël', meaning 'Christmas', derived from Latin 'natalis' (relating to birth, iCalla#1397 in the U.S.Beauty; also a flower name (calla lily)Eleanore#1398 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old French Aliénor, of uncertain origin, sometimes explained Kynlee#1401 in the U.S.Royal meadow; from the Gaelic kin (head, chief) and Old English leah (clearing)Layne#1402 in the U.S.A narrow road or pathAvayah#1407 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffixRowen#1411 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; from Irish RuadhánScotlyn#1412 in the U.S.From Scotland; Scottish landAddyson#1413 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthCharm#1415 in the U.S.From the English word 'charm', via Old French from Latin 'carmen' ('song, magic spell'); used aGeorgiana#1418 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworker (feminine of George)Haylee#1419 in the U.S.Hay clearing or meadowKailey#1420 in the U.S.Slender, fair; variant of KayleighKorra#1421 in the U.S.Maiden; variant of Cora, from Greek kore (maiden, girl); also the name of the protagonist of AvMarlie#1422 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Marley, an English place-name and surname meaning 'pleasant wood' Sybil#1426 in the U.S.Prophetess, oracle (from Greek sibylla)Evalyn#1430 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French aveline
English Boy Names
Seven#1122 in the U.S.The number 7; English word-name for the numeral seven, considered sacred, lucky, and complete aKartier#1125 in the U.S.Maker of carts; a spelling inspired by the Cartier luxury jeweler, combining Carter (cart driveLandyn#1126 in the U.S.Long hill; Y-spelling variant of Landon/Landen, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)Darren#1135 in the U.S.Great; or possibly from the Irish Gaelic Dara (oak) with the -en suffix; or an anglicization ofTylan#1137 in the U.S.Tile maker; variant of Tyler, from Old French tieulier (tile maker)Kross#1150 in the U.S.The cross, crossroadsBraden#1152 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmonBooker#1160 in the U.S.Bookbinder, one who works with booksRafe#1165 in the U.S.God has healed, divine healerDenzel#1166 in the U.S.From the high stronghold; from Denzell, a place in Cornwall, England; of uncertain Cornish etymKorbin#1173 in the U.S.Raven; from Old French Corbin (raven-colored, dark), from corbeau (raven)Ash#1177 in the U.S.Ash tree; from Old English aesc (the ash tree, Fraxinus excelsior)Maxton#1180 in the U.S.Mack's town; greatest settlementTalon#1181 in the U.S.Claw; the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey; from Old French talon (heel, claw), from Latin tWylie#1182 in the U.S.Well-watered meadow, spring clearingSteele#1185 in the U.S.Steel; strong as steel, the metalBishop#1188 in the U.S.Overseer; supervisor; from Greek episkopos (epi: over + skopos: watcher, supervisor), via LatinAmirion#1191 in the U.S.prince of lightCove#1192 in the U.S.Small bay; sheltered inlet; from Old English cofa (room, chamber, bay) — a small sheltered indeSyncere#1194 in the U.S.Sincere; genuine; honest; a creative spelling of Sincere, from Latin sincerus (clean, pure, whoWill#1195 in the U.S.Resolute protector, strong-willed guardEver#1196 in the U.S.Always; eternal; from Old English aefre (ever, always, at all times)Norman#1200 in the U.S.Man of the North, NorthmanZavian#1202 in the U.S.A modern American name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Xavier (from the Basque place namKarsyn#1209 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dwellerHarlow#1214 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hillDraven#1217 in the U.S.Of the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of RaBranson#1222 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English/Norse personal name Brand (sword, flame) + -sonElmer#1223 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)Kolby#1225 in the U.S.Dark village, coal townWiley#1226 in the U.S.Resolute warrior; from a diminutive of William (wig: war + helm: protection) or a place name; aKendall#1232 in the U.S.Valley of the River KentMike#1234 in the U.S.Who is like God? — English short form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like God?)Crosby#1235 in the U.S.Cross farm; farm at the crossroads; from Old Norse kross (cross) + byr (farm, settlement)Westen#1239 in the U.S.Western settlement; town in the westCedar#1244 in the U.S.The cedar tree; from Greek kedros (cedar, juniper), through Latin cedrus and Old French cedreJet#1246 in the U.S.Jet-black gemstone; rapid flightKole#1247 in the U.S.Coal; dark; swarthy; K-spelling variant of Cole, from Middle English col (charcoal, coal) or a Oakland#1248 in the U.S.Land of oak treesWisdom#1251 in the U.S.wisdom (good judgment, knowledge)Valor#1254 in the U.S.Courage, bravery, heroic valorWest#1255 in the U.S.The west direction; toward the setting sunAven#1256 in the U.S.River; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its namRiot#1265 in the U.S.A violent public disturbance; uproar, energyRipley#1266 in the U.S.Strip of land; narrow clearingSlater#1275 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname for a roofer who works with slate.Kolten#1283 in the U.S.Coal settlement; village near a coal mineMaison#1294 in the U.S.House, homeHarris#1300 in the U.S.Son of Harry; son of the heirKallen#1302 in the U.S.Pure, slender; mighty warriorKnowledge#1303 in the U.S.Learning; understanding; wisdom; from Middle English knowleche (understanding, comprehension)Kolsen#1304 in the U.S.Son of coal; modern compoundHaiden#1306 in the U.S.Hay valley; heathenRoan#1309 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; roan colorColeman#1311 in the U.S.Dove keeper; follower of Saint ColumbaRustyn#1314 in the U.S.Advice, counselJream#1318 in the U.S.Dream; a creative phonetic spelling of Dream, with the D replaced by J to create an entirely neTownes#1321 in the U.S.from an English surname meaning "of the town," from Old English tun ("settlement, enclosure")Willie#1322 in the U.S.Resolute protector; diminutive of WilliamSidney#1327 in the U.S.Wide island; Saint Denis's islandElvis#1328 in the U.S.All wise; elf friend; from Old Norse Álvís (all-wise) or Elf + wise (elfin wisdom)Gus#1331 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin augustNoble#1337 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguishedBenji#1341 in the U.S.Son of the right hand (diminutive of Benjamin)Trent#1344 in the U.S.The trespasser; the flooding riverClifford#1352 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff crossingHaven#1354 in the U.S.from the English word 'haven', from Old English 'hæfen' meaning 'harbor' or 'place of safety, rBailey#1358 in the U.S.Bailiff, steward, officer of the lawCopeland#1359 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname, from Old Norse kaupland 'bought land'Vince#1364 in the U.S.Conquering, victoriousBohdi#1366 in the U.S.Respelling of Bodhi, the Sanskrit and Pali word for 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' in Buddhism,Baron#1370 in the U.S.Nobleman; originally 'man, warrior'Perry#1373 in the U.S.Pear tree, one who lives near a pear treeVernon#1387 in the U.S.From a Norman place name brought to England, from Gaulish 'verno' ('alder tree') plus a locativGraysen#1390 in the U.S.Son of the grey-haired manLyric#1391 in the U.S.A lyric poem; song of personal emotionMarley#1397 in the U.S.Pleasant wood or clearingScotty#1399 in the U.S.From Scotland; a Scotsman (pet form of Scott)Scout#1400 in the U.S.One who scouts or observes aheadAlder#1402 in the U.S.Alder tree, the riverside treeEliot#1403 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; variant of ElijahMicheal#1406 in the U.S.Who is like God? (none is like God)Cayde#1409 in the U.S.Round, barrel; short and stoutDale#1410 in the U.S.Valley, low-lying land between hillsFox#1411 in the U.S.The fox; cunning, clever; from Old English fox (the fox animal), used as a byname and then a suHuxton#1412 in the U.S.Hugh's settlement; Hugh's townKolt#1414 in the U.S.Young horse, coltLinden#1415 in the U.S.From the English word for the linden (lime) tree, used as a surname and given name; ultimately Gray#1418 in the U.S.The color gray; grey-hairedLenny#1419 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of LeonardXaden#1420 in the U.S.God, divinity, angelBodi#1421 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Bodhi, the Sanskrit and Pali word meaning 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' inFreddy#1422 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peaceFinneas#1428 in the U.S.Variant of Phineas; traditionally 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'Haze#1429 in the U.S.A modern American given name from the English word 'haze', also used as a short form of Hayes oJacoby#1430 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel; elaborated JacobJessie#1431 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholdsKaine#1432 in the U.S.Warrior; a tributeOrson#1433 in the U.S.From a Norman French nickname from Latin 'ursus' (bear), meaning 'bear cub'.Rush#1434 in the U.S.from an English surname, originally a topographic name for someone who lived among rushes, or a
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