English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Neveah#1440 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwardsRobyn#1441 in the U.S.Bright fame, shining with renownStorm#1442 in the U.S.Storm, tempestEsmae#1445 in the U.S.EsteemedEvalynn#1446 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from avelineJournei#1447 in the U.S.A modern creative respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel,Rayleigh#1451 in the U.S.Roe clearing or meadow; from Rayleigh in EssexHartley#1453 in the U.S.From the Old English elements 'heorot' (stag) and 'leah' (clearing, meadow), meaning 'stag cleaLauryn#1455 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; a spelling variant of Lauren, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum, the city Addisyn#1458 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthAvalon#1459 in the U.S.From Arthurian legend's island of Avalon, derived from a Celtic/Welsh root for 'apple' ('afal')Emeri#1461 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Emery, ultimately from the Germanic name Emmerich, combining elemeLaine#1464 in the U.S.variant of the surname Lane ("path, narrow road") or short form of ElaineBentley#1468 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name meaning 'meadow with bent grass' (Old English 'beonet' gEllowyn#1470 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Elle/Ellow- with the ending -wyn ("fair, blessed")Eowyn#1471 in the U.S.Horse joyJayde#1473 in the U.S.The jade gemstone; stone of the flank believed to cure kidney ailmentsJoey#1474 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addLouella#1475 in the U.S.an English coinage blending Lou/Louise (from Germanic 'famous warrior') with Ella, popularized Cattaleya#1479 in the U.S.The cattleya orchid, queen of orchidsVerity#1482 in the U.S.Verity, truthWyatt#1483 in the U.S.Brave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)Anora#1485 in the U.S.honor, graceDove#1487 in the U.S.From the English word 'dove' (the bird), a symbol of peace and gentleness.Lakyn#1489 in the U.S.Modern variant of Lakin/Laken, 'dweller by the lake', also linked to Larkin (a diminutive of LaConstance#1501 in the U.S.Constancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)Elinor#1502 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old Occitan Aliénor; often interpreted as 'the other Aenor', Jenny#1503 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedJoselyn#1504 in the U.S.Member of the Gautz tribe; from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin, a Norman name that entered Kapri#1506 in the U.S.Wild boarNashly#1508 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compoundPreslee#1509 in the U.S.Priest clearingTyla#1510 in the U.S.modern feminine form of Tyler, an English occupational surname meaning "tiler, layer of tiles"Evalina#1512 in the U.S.Elaboration of Eva/Evelina, from Hebrew Chawwah ('life'); the '-lina' ending is a Latinate dimiFinnley#1513 in the U.S.White warriorJewel#1514 in the U.S.A precious gem, something greatly treasuredWilhelmina#1517 in the U.S.Will helmetClarke#1519 in the U.S.ClericRosalind#1521 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).Rylynn#1523 in the U.S.Rye landWinry#1524 in the U.S.a modern name popularized by the Fullmetal Alchemist character Winry Rockbell, without an estabAnniston#1525 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or townBlessyn#1526 in the U.S.One who is a blessing; a gift and joySymphony#1532 in the U.S.from the English word for a harmonious musical composition, ultimately from Greek symphonia 'coHarleigh#1534 in the U.S.Hare meadowCecily#1541 in the U.S.English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin 'caecus' (blind).Addilynn#1548 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAvalyn#1549 in the U.S.LakeLennyn#1552 in the U.S.LoverRaine#1556 in the U.S.Rain; also queen in French (reine)Stori#1558 in the U.S.A story, a narrative, an accountDelia#1561 in the U.S.From Greek 'Delia', an epithet of Artemis meaning 'woman from Delos', the island of her birth.Emori#1564 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant of Emery/Emory; it has no distinct ancient etymKollins#1568 in the U.S.Descendant of Colin; dove's childBritney#1571 in the U.S.From Britain or Brittany, the Celtic regionEmberlee#1573 in the U.S.Ember meadow; glowing fire clearingShirley#1586 in the U.S.Bright clearing or meadow, from Old English scir (bright) and leah (clearing)Kinsleigh#1587 in the U.S.King's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)Sedona#1591 in the U.S.Of SidonCienna#1598 in the U.S.Orange-redEver#1599 in the U.S.English word name meaning 'always, eternally', from Old English 'aefre'. (An unrelated Old EnglJournie#1600 in the U.S.A journey, a voyage, the path of lifeKaelyn#1601 in the U.S.modern blend of Kay/Kayla with the suffix -lynLindy#1604 in the U.S.Soft, flexible, tenderDixie#1605 in the U.S.From the term 'Dixie' for the American South, of debated origin, sometimes tied to French 'dix'Nariah#1607 in the U.S.modern American coinage, likely influenced by Mariah and NiaNariyah#1608 in the U.S.Lamp of Yahweh Serene#1609 in the U.S.from the English word "serene" (calm, peaceful), from Latin serenus; also used as a variant of Elly#1613 in the U.S.Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth. Eleanor/Ellen (from Helen) carry the sense 'light, Honesty#1614 in the U.S.Truthfulness, integrity, sincerityKadence#1616 in the U.S.A modern word name, a respelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia "a falling" via the musical teLainee#1618 in the U.S.TorchMacey#1619 in the U.S.Matthew's estate or settlementNell#1628 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or HelenYvette#1630 in the U.S.feminine diminutive of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning "yew (wood)," by extension "archer"Arlene#1632 in the U.S.Invented English name; a variant of Arline, likely coined by Michael William Balfe for the heroKenley#1638 in the U.S.Royal meadow; king's clearingLowen#1639 in the U.S.HappyKaylin#1644 in the U.S.Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caolLarissa#1646 in the U.S.From the ancient Greek city Larissa, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to a word for 'citaLilyanna#1647 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lily (flower) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'); a variant of Liliana.Liza#1648 in the U.S.My God is an oathYazmin#1651 in the U.S.Jasmine flowerBaker#1656 in the U.S.BakerGeneva#1657 in the U.S.From the place name Geneva (Latin Genava), from a Celtic root *genu- "bend," referring to the bHailie#1658 in the U.S.Hay clearing (variant of Hailey/Hayley)Jurnee#1659 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel"; popularLeilah#1660 in the U.S.NightMaisyn#1661 in the U.S.StoneworkerScottlyn#1664 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speakerStacy#1665 in the U.S.Resurrection, the one who will rise againAlannah#1674 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Camellia#1676 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph KamelDenise#1677 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeMarissa#1679 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Marisa/Maris, from Latin 'maris' (of the sea), linked to the epithet 'stellaMaylin#1680 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lin (short form of -lynn: Welsh lake);Francis#1685 in the U.S.FrenchmanAlaiah#1692 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublime
English Boy Names
Zack#1435 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersMilton#1440 in the U.S.Mill settlement; village with a millHampton#1444 in the U.S.from an Old English place name and surname meaning "home settlement" or "settlement by a meadowNick#1447 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleCoy#1451 in the U.S.From the English adjective 'coy' ('shy, quiet'), from Old French 'coi' from Latin 'quietus' ('aOzzie#1455 in the U.S.Divine power; bear-god powerPierson#1456 in the U.S.Son of Pier/Peter; son of the rockJaxen#1462 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Jackson/Jaxon, from an English surname meaning "son of Jack" (JacLuther#1464 in the U.S.Army of the people (Germanic origin)Calloway#1467 in the U.S.English surname of Norman French locational origin, from places named Caillouet/Cailloel, meaniJetson#1470 in the U.S.Patronymic surname 'son of Jett', from the black gemstone jet.Sire#1475 in the U.S.A modern given name from the English word sire, a respectful title for a king, lord, or father,Woods#1476 in the U.S.Dweller by the wood(s)Arnold#1477 in the U.S.From Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), 'eagle power'.Laken#1482 in the U.S.Modern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.Smith#1483 in the U.S.from the English occupational surname meaning 'metalworker' or 'blacksmith', from Old English 'Cecil#1486 in the U.S.Blind (from Roman family name Caecilius)Jonathon#1488 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. In the BZiggy#1491 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protectionNickolas#1498 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleCarver#1499 in the U.S.From an English occupational surname for a carver or sculptor of wood or stone, now used as a gClarence#1500 in the U.S.From the medieval English dukedom of Clarence (named for the town of Clare in Suffolk), ultimatMerritt#1505 in the U.S.Boundary gateBrent#1509 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from place names, thought to come from a Celtic or Old English Freddie#1510 in the U.S.Pet form of Frederick, from Germanic frid 'peace' and ric 'ruler', meaning 'peaceful ruler'.Zackary#1513 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersJru#1516 in the U.S.Manly, masculineLamar#1517 in the U.S.From a French surname, originally a place name 'la mare' ('the pool/pond'). Widely used as a giTristian#1518 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Tristan, a name from Celtic/Arthurian legend; the spelling was infKallum#1522 in the U.S.DoveSummit#1526 in the U.S.The highest point, peakDaryl#1529 in the U.S.From the surname Darrell, from Norman French d'Airelle '(one) from Airelle'Daylen#1530 in the U.S.Bright light of day; day's clearingIndigo#1531 in the U.S.A word name for the blue-violet color and dye, from Greek indikon "Indian substance," i.e. the Maddux#1533 in the U.S.Beneficent, fortunate, goodPercival#1536 in the U.S.Pierce the valleySkylar#1537 in the U.S.Respelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'shelter'.Terrell#1538 in the U.S.From an English surname, possibly from Norman French 'tirel' (stubborn person, one who pulls). Eason#1540 in the U.S.from a Scottish/English surname, a patronymic likely meaning 'son of Ee' (a pet form of Adam orMonty#1543 in the U.S.MountainChevy#1547 in the U.S.From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given nameJaylin#1548 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylLloyd#1549 in the U.S.GreyTruman#1553 in the U.S.Trusty manCypress#1554 in the U.S.Cypress tree, the tall evergreen treeEmmet#1555 in the U.S.from an English surname derived from the medieval female name Emma (a diminutive Emmet)Navy#1558 in the U.S.from the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also evoking the color navy blue; ultimRylen#1560 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearingSuede#1561 in the U.S.Suede leather; literally 'from Sweden'Dwayne#1565 in the U.S.Little dark one; dark-coloredKacen#1566 in the U.S.StoneworkerKalvin#1567 in the U.S.BaldKamdyn#1568 in the U.S.Winding valley; from the place namePayton#1569 in the U.S.Pæga's townEverette#1575 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boarLink#1579 in the U.S.A link, connection; short for LincolnLucky#1580 in the U.S.LuckyNeel#1581 in the U.S.RiverRanger#1582 in the U.S.from the English occupational term for a forest keeper or gamekeeperArlen#1587 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin, possibly from an Irish surnameChester#1588 in the U.S.Camp, fortress (from Latin castra)Mikah#1594 in the U.S.modern variant spelling of Micah, from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?"Alton#1602 in the U.S.Town at the source of the riverCanyon#1604 in the U.S.A canyon; deep gorge carved by waterEddy#1605 in the U.S.A diminutive of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" combined with weard "gCru#1611 in the U.S.Crew, close group; crossKeagan#1614 in the U.S.Variant of Keegan, from Irish Mac Aodhagáin, a patronymic from 'Aodh' (a Celtic fire god, meaniSteve#1617 in the U.S.short form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning "crown, garland"Todd#1618 in the U.S.FoxAntony#1622 in the U.S.FlowerBenton#1623 in the U.S.Town in the bent grass or curved landCarmen#1624 in the U.S.SongKendrix#1625 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal powerKip#1626 in the U.S.From the pointed hill; young male sheepKoe#1627 in the U.S.modern American name, likely a respelling of Coe or ColeKorbyn#1628 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Corbin/Corbyn, from a Norman French surname derived from 'corbeau'Tylen#1633 in the U.S.Tiler of roofsGranger#1636 in the U.S.Farmer, keeper of the granaryHiram#1639 in the U.S.Exalted brotherLester#1641 in the U.S.From the English place name Leicester, meaning a Roman camp (Latin 'castra') by the river LegraLinkin#1642 in the U.S.LakeCraig#1644 in the U.S.Crag, rocks, outcropElvin#1647 in the U.S.From the Old English name Ælfwine, combining ælf "elf" and wine "friend," hence "elf friend"; aMyron#1650 in the U.S.Sweet oil, perfume, myrrhWoodrow#1653 in the U.S.from an English place name and surname meaning 'row of houses by a wood', from Old EnglishJohnpaul#1658 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and Paul ('small, humble').Kent#1659 in the U.S.From the county of Kent, a Celtic-derived place name possibly meaning 'coast' or 'border'.Sky#1661 in the U.S.from the English word "sky" (from Old Norse sky, "cloud"), used as a nature nameTruth#1662 in the U.S.the English word "truth" used as a virtue nameEydan#1670 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant, blending the popular Aiden (Irish 'little fire') with the Hebrew EitMackenzie#1671 in the U.S.Handsome, beautiful, goodSylvan#1674 in the U.S.Wood, forestXaiden#1675 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeBeauden#1677 in the U.S.BeautifulEllison#1679 in the U.S.From the surname Ellison 'son of Ellis (Elias/Elijah)', from Hebrew Eliyahu 'my God is Yahweh'Gibson#1680 in the U.S.Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)Kyng#1684 in the U.S.Stylized respelling of the word name 'King', from Old English 'cyning' ('ruler, monarch').Mayson#1686 in the U.S.Stone worker, one who builds with stoneCaelum#1690 in the U.S.DoveDarrell#1691 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darlingRansom#1695 in the U.S.From an English surname, a patronymic 'son of Rand(olph)'; also evokes the word 'ransom' ('redeChad#1701 in the U.S.Battle
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