English Baby Names
8420 English names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Dasanii#17526 in the U.S.Dasanii reads as a modern coinage echoing the sound of Dasani or the Swahili-rooted Imani ('faiWynlee#17529 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the Welsh element wyn/gwyn ('white; fair; blessed; joy') with the fashTreva#17533 in the U.S.Read as a feminine of Trevor (Welsh, 'big village; large settlement') and as a vintage coinage Yamira#17535 in the U.S.Yamira is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Amira ('princess' in Arabic)Davyne#17537 in the U.S.Davyne reads as a modern respelling of Davina or Davine, the Scottish feminine of David (HebrewYaz#17547 in the U.S.A short form of Yasmin/Yazmin, from the Persian for 'jasmine' (the flower) -- also known as a DZelani#17562 in the U.S.Zelani is a modern coinage. It follows the popular -lani pattern (Hawaiian lani means 'sky, heaZeldy#17563 in the U.S.A pet form that echoes Zelda, itself a short form of Griselda ('grey fighting maid') and used iSeena#17576 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Sina and Xena, on a bright -eena sound; also read as a short form of RYvaine#17580 in the U.S.Yvaine is best known as the name of the fallen star in Neil Gaiman's novel Stardust and the filVivyan#17592 in the U.S.A respelling of Vivian, from the Latin vivus, 'alive; lively.' The classic meaning in a fresh sZayden#17604 in the U.S.Zayden is a modern American coinage, formed on the pattern of Aiden, Jayden, Kayden and BraydenZaylyn#17611 in the U.S.Zaylyn is a modern coinage. The Zay- front (as in Zayla, Zayden) and the -lyn suffix are both cXaya#17625 in the U.S.A modern coinage with an X- spelling, read like Zaya/Maya. No documented meaning or single sourZowie#17651 in the U.S.A bright elaboration of Zoe, from the Greek for 'life'; the playful -wie spelling gives it a wiJoyah#17709 in the U.S.A modern extension of Joy ('joy; great happiness; delight') with a soft -ah ending, in the wordZhalani#17722 in the U.S.Zhalani is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. The zh- spelling signals a soft, FrenGardner#17763 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname Gardner, 'gardener; keeper of a garden.' A surname name tKayri#17815 in the U.S.A modern spelling with no documented etymology. It sits near Kari - a Scandinavian and AmericanMerle#17896 in the U.S.Merle comes from French merle, 'blackbird.' A vintage unisex name, worn by actress Merle OberonZoeymarie#17993 in the U.S.A modern joined name combining Zoey (from the Greek zoe, 'life') and Marie (a form of Mary), wrLilliangrace#18033 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Lillian (a Lily-family name, 'lily') with Grace ('grace; blessing,' fMattelynn#18319 in the U.S.Mattelynn is a modern coinage joining a Matt-/Mattie sound with the popular -lynn suffix. It haZavaeh#18395 in the U.S.Zavaeh has no documented etymology. It is a fresh American coinage in the Z- family, with the dNoralie#18514 in the U.S.A modern name built on Nora (from Honora, 'honor,' or Eleanor, 'light') with a soft -lie endingEvelinda#18515 in the U.S.A modern blend of Evelyn (from Aveline, 'wished-for child; life') and Belinda ('pretty; snake; Royanna#18599 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Roy ('king,' from the French roi) with Anna ('grace; favor'). Melodic anLakeland#18606 in the U.S.Lakeland is an English place-name meaning 'land of lakes' — most famously England's Lake DistriLaissa#18772 in the U.S.A modern coinage without a documented source. It sits near Larissa, a Greek place name, and neaSamie#19328 in the U.S.A spelling of Sammy/Sami — a short form of Samantha ('listener,' or a feminine of Samuel, 'God Nazarah#19374 in the U.S.An Arabic-styled name whose route is not settled. It may connect to nazara ('to look, to see') Raily#19533 in the U.S.A respelling in the Riley/Rae sound-family — echoing Riley (an Irish surname, 'courageous; valiAmriellaA contemporary coinage built from a popular Am- opening and the -riella tail of Gabriella and MAnayaroseA compound joining Anaya (a modern name, variously read 'caring; look up to God') and Rose (theAnnafayeA compound joining Anna ('grace; favor') and Faye (from 'fairy,' also linked to 'faith'). A sweAnnhienA compound of Ann ('grace; favor') with the Vietnamese Hien ('gentle; wise; virtuous'), joined AnointedThe English word Anointed, 'consecrated; blessed; set apart with sacred oil' — used as a virtueArenityA modern American coinage formed on the model of virtue-style -ity names such as Serenity, TrinArielynnA modern blend of Ariel (Hebrew, 'lion of God') and the ending Lynn (Welsh/English, 'lake; poolAshlanyA modern coinage in the Ashley/Ashlynn family; by that route it traces to Old English 'ash-treeAshmiraA contemporary blend of the popular Ash- opening with the -mira ending found in Amira and SamirAthenagraceA modern compound of Athena (the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and craft) and Grace ('grace; faAtoneA modern name that reads as the English word atone ('to make amends; reconcile'), and to some aAylagraceA modern smoosh of Ayla (Turkish 'halo; moonlight,' also Hebrew 'oak tree') and Grace ('favor; AyraniA modern name with no documented source. It echoes Rani (Sanskrit, 'queen') and the Ay- openingAyresFrom the English surname Ayres (also Ayers), of debated sense — tied either to a place by a graAzaireA modern name that reads as a trimmed Azariah (Hebrew, 'God has helped') or as a reshaping of ZAzmiraAzmira has no securely documented etymology. It reads as a modern blend of the popular Az- openBellarieA modern name built from Bella - Italian and Latin for 'beautiful' - with a soft -rie ending inBirklynnA modern American coinage. Birk relates to the birch tree in northern English and Scots usage aBlakeleiA modern spelling of Blakely, an English surname from a place name. The Old English elements arBlakesleeA form of Blakely, an English surname meaning 'Blake's meadow' or a wood that is 'dark' or 'palBlesslynBlesslyn is a modern American coinage joining the English word 'bless' (or the name Blessing) tBluebellThe bluebell flowerBoaBest known as the stage name of the Korean singer BoA, a major figure in Korean pop. The same sBriorA modern spelling with no documented source. It sits closest to Briar, the English word for a tCalgaryFrom the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada — named after Calgary on the Isle of Mull, ScotlandCazlynA modern American coinage. Caz is best known as a short form of Cassandra or Casey, and -lyn trCiriyahCiriyah reads as a modern American coinage in the fashionable -iyah family, echoing names such ColleyFrom the English surname Colley, tied to 'coal-black; swarthy; charcoal-dark' (or one who workeColsynA modern coinage echoing the surname Colson ('son of Cole' or 'son of Nicholas'), respelled witCovenThe English word coven, 'a gathering or assembly (traditionally of witches),' from Latin convenCrossThe English word cross — long tied to the Christian cross — and an English surname, carried intCruzeCruze is a modern respelling of Cruz, the Spanish word for 'cross,' long used as a surname and CynncereCynncere is a decorative respelling of the English word 'sincere' ('honest, genuine, heartfelt'DaelisDaelis is a modern invented name: the fashionable Dae-/Day- opening (as in Daelyn, Daela) joineDaffodilThe daffodil flowerDaisyannA joined name pairing Daisy (the flower; Old English 'day's eye') with Ann ('grace; favor'), inDaizhaniA modern coinage in the Dai-/Da- family, using the zh spelling that marks a soft French-style sDeylanyDeylany reads as a modern respelling of Delaney, an Irish surname (from O Dubhshlaine, 'descendDsireA streamlined respelling of Desire/Desiree, from the French/Latin desiderare, 'to long for' — sEidaBest read as a modern spelling near Ida, a Germanic name from id ('work, labour'), or near AidaEiprilA respelling of April, the month, from the Latin Aprilis (linked to aperire, 'to open,' as budsEislynnA modern coined name built from a fashionable Eis-/Ais- opening and the popular suffix -lynn (fElianoraA modern elaboration blending Eleanor - a name of Occitan origin, Alienor, whose meaning is genEllamaiA joined name pairing Ella ('light; fairy maiden') with Mai (a name of layered roots — English EllaneyA modern coinage pairing Ella - a short name of Germanic and Norman roots, long used on its ownElliejeanA compound of Ellie (a pet form of names like Eleanor or Ella) and Jean (a Scottish/French formEvaarahA modern coinage joining Eva ('life; living one') with an -arah ending (echoing Sarah). As spelEzralynA modern feminine coinage joining Ezra (Hebrew, 'help; aid') with the fashionable -lyn ending. ForsythiaA golden spring shrub, named for botanist William ForsythFuchsiaA vivid pink-purple flower, named for botanist Leonhart FuchsGreshellGreshell has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern coinage or blend — the Gr- of Grace HainaNo single documented etymology. Haina sits near Arabic and Japanese Hana ('happiness'; 'flower'HaysleighA modern -leigh coinage near Hayley and Haisley, tied by route to 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' AHunniA modern respelling of honey, from Old English hunig, the word for the sweet substance and a teIdgieA short, spirited nickname-name best known from Idgie Threadgoode, the free-spirited heroine ofIlaraA modern spelling with no single documented route. Its nearest documented neighbour is the ItalIvykateA joined name pairing Ivy (the climbing plant; a symbol of faithfulness) with Kate (a short forIzayahA modern respelling of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation' - the name of theIzaylaA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a blend of the Iz- opening heard in JamesleyA modern surname-style coinage built on James (from Jacob, 'supplanter; holder of the heel') plJerlaniA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its ending echoes Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky,' JezuriJezuri has no documented etymology. It reads as a contemporary coinage; some hear an echo of JeJremeA modern trimmed respelling of Jeremy, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah), 'the Lord will exaJunieeA modern -iee spelling built on June — the summer month, itself linked to the Roman goddess JunKaelysKaelys is a modern invented name, built from the fashionable Kae-/Kay- opening (as in Kaelyn, KKaimyKaimy has no documented etymology. It is a new coinage built from the fashionable Kai- opening KanovaA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes two things: Canova, the surname of theKaylibethA compound of two existing names written as a single word: Kayli, a modern spelling in the KaylKazyiahA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its nearest documented neighbour is Keziah, a daKenslynnA modern American coinage that grafts the fashionable -lynn ending onto Kensley, itself a recenKhleverA modern respelling of Clover — the three-leaf meadow flower, long a symbol of luck (the lucky KhromeA modern respelling of the English word chrome — the bright metallic finish, from the Greek chrKipleyKipley reads as a modern surname-style coinage, pairing the pet name Kip with the English placeKlairityA K-styled respelling of the English word Clarity, 'clearness; brightness of thought,' from theKlaritiA K-styled respelling of Clarity, 'clearness; brightness of thought,' from the Latin claritas (KleyaA modern coinage with no documented source. Its nearest neighbours in sound are Cleo, from GreeKouverA modern American coinage following Kouvr, the given name of social-media personality Kouvr AnnKovurA modern American coinage in the Kouvr family, following the given name of social-media personaKrownKrown is a respelling of the English word Crown (a monarch's headpiece; the top or summit). UseLaevynLaevyn is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It belongs to the wide family of -yn nLarkspurThe larkspur flowerLavanniLavanni is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes the Sanskrit name Lavanya, LayaunaA modern American coinage pairing the Lay- opening of Layla with the -auna ending seen in DeaunLibbaA Southern American pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abLilajoA modern compound of Lila (a Lily/Delilah-family name) and Jo (short for Josephine/Joanna). A sLillietteA modern coinage joining Lily (the flower) with the French diminutive -ette ('little'), readingLynndeLynnde is a modern respelling built on Lynn — itself from a Welsh or English word for a lake orLynndiA modern respelling in the Lindy/Lynn family; Lynn comes from Welsh llyn ('lake; pool') or fromMacayaMacaya has no documented etymology as a given name. It exists as a surname and as a place name MadleenA trimmed respelling of Madeline, from Magdalene ('of Magdala,' often read 'high tower'); also MahrynA modern respelling of Maren or Marin. Maren is a Scandinavian form of Marina, from Latin marinMakriyanaA modern coinage with no documented source, built from familiar name parts. It sits near MarianMarsanaA modern coinage with no documented source, built from the Mar- opening of Maria and Marisa andMavelynnMavelynn is a modern coinage with a doubled-n -lynn ending, readable as a Mavis/Mabel + Evelyn MayelliA modern coinage used chiefly in Spanish-speaking communities, sitting close to Nayeli and MayeMaypleMayple is a respelling of the nature word 'maple,' the tree prized for its shade and syrup. A sMckenzleyMckenzley is a modern coinage blending McKenzie (a Scottish surname, 'son of Coinneach/the fairMeairaMeaira is a modern coinage, readable near Meira, Myra or Keira. It has no single documented meaMeiddyMeiddy is a modern coinage, popular in some Latin American communities, with a bright two-beat MeilaniiMeilanii is a modern coinage close to Meilani (which uses Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky') and MelMeleyMeley reads as a short modern name; it is also used in East African (Tigrinya/Amharic) communitMerliaMerlia is a modern coinage, readable as an elaboration of Merle or Merla. It has no single docuMerrisA surname-style name echoing Maris ('of the sea,' Latin) and the surname Morris ('dark-skinned;MilliejoA written-as-one compound of Millie (a pet form of Mildred/Millicent, 'gentle strength' / 'workMirelithA very rare modern coinage. It echoes Mireya/Mirela (Spanish and Romanian names linked to 'admiMoiraineMoiraine is a fictional name coined by Robert Jordan for Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai in TheMooneMoone reads as a spelling that echoes the word 'moon,' the night's bright orb; it is also an IrMoroccoThe name of the North African country Morocco, used as a bold place-name. The country's EnglishMulanieMulanie is a modern coinage whose sound echoes Mulan (the legendary Chinese heroine, populariseMyarieA modern American coinage pairing Mya - itself a spelling of Mia or Maya - with the -rie endingNaelisA modern coinage with no documented source. It sits near Anais, a Catalan and French form of AnNessA one-syllable name reading as a short form of Vanessa or Agnes ('pure; holy'), or as the ScottNovaskyeA modern compound joining Nova (Latin, 'new'; a brightening star) with Skye (the sky; the ScottNyairiA modern American coinage in the family of Nyla, Nyree and Amari. It has no documented etymologOaklyneA modern coinage in the Oakley/Oaklyn family — from the English oak (the tree) plus a -lyne endPresenceThe English word presence — 'the state of being present,' and by extension 'poise; commanding bPruettFrom the Norman surname Prewitt/Pruett, a diminutive of Old French preu, 'brave; valiant' — so RayaroseA modern smoosh of Raya (variously 'friend,' 'flowing,' or a Disney heroine's name) and Rose (tReasynReasyn is a stylized respelling of the English word 'reason' — sense, good judgment — used as aRenlynnA modern coinage joining a Ren- opening (from Wren, or Lauren) with the -lynn ending (Welsh, 'lReumaniReumani has no documented etymology. It sits in the sound family of Romani, Imani and Amani witRomiiA modern double-i respelling of Romy — itself a pet form of Rosemarie or Rosemary in German usaRoyalynA modern coinage from Royal ('of a king; regal') with the fashionable -lyn ending. A regal, curRubylouA joined double name pairing Ruby (the red gem; Latin rubeus, 'red') with Lou (short for LouiseRumourA word-name from the English 'rumour' ('a circulating report; hearsay; talk'), from the Latin rRymediA modern coinage echoing the word remedy ('a cure; a healing'); as a settled name it has no fixRynlieA modern coinage in the Rylie/Kinley/Finley family, pairing a Ryn- sound with a -lie ending. SoSaelaniSaelani is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes the Hawaiian -lani ending (SaelianaSaeliana has no documented etymology. It is a newly built name in the taste for long, ornate giSaelynnA modern coinage joining a Sae- sound with the popular ending -lynn (from Welsh, 'lake; waterfaSaiyahA modern coinage echoing Isaiah (and Saya) in sound; the link is an echo, not a documented meanSameaA modern name echoing the Arabic Samia ('elevated; exalted; sublime'); as a spelling its route SaomiA modern coinage whose sound sits near Naomi (Hebrew, 'pleasantness') and Salome. Those are echSareliaSarelia is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It joins the Sara sound — from the HeSarylaSaryla is a modern invented name with no documented etymology. It echoes Sarai and the -yla endSayariA modern name echoing the Swahili sayari, 'planet; star' (from Arabic); as a settled name its rSeeraA modern coinage echoing Sierra and Sira, on a bright -eera sound; no single fixed meaning. RouSehlaniA modern coinage whose -lani ending echoes the Hawaiian lani ('heaven; sky; royal'); as a wholeSeilaniA modern American coinage borrowing the -lani music of Hawaiian names such as Leilani and KailaSevayahA modern American coinage on the -ayah/-iyah ending. It has no documented etymology of its own;SeveyahSeveyah is a modern American coinage with no documented etymology — a variant in the same soundSirelSirel is the Estonian word for 'lilac,' and separately reads as a modern coinage. The given-namSireyaA modern coinage standing near Soraya (Persian, linked to the Pleiades) and Mireya (Spanish, tiSkylaineA modern American coinage: the word sky (from Old Norse sky, 'cloud') plus a French-looking -laSmileyFrom the English word 'smiley' ('cheerful; smiling; full of smiles'), also an English surname. SolanieA modern coinage echoing the Spanish sol ('sun') and the name Solana ('sunshine; sunlight'). Wa
English Boy Names
AkaioAkaio is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its vowels give it a Hawaiian or JapaneAzrenAzren has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern coinage joining a crisp Az- opener (as BraumA modern coinage that echoes Brom (a short form of Abraham) and Braum, the League of Legends chBrinstonA modern surname-style coinage, blending the sounds of Brinson and Winston; no single fixed rooChosynnA modern -ynn respelling of Chosen, the English word — 'selected; picked out; set apart.' A meaEclipseThe English word 'eclipse' used as a name — an astronomical event when one body passes into anoElthanElthan is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a blend or respelling toucEzzyA short, playful pet form of names beginning Ez- (Ezra, Ezekiel) or Es- (Esmond), used on its oHayloA respelling of the English word 'halo,' from the Greek halos — the ring of light drawn around HendricksonA patronymic surname, 'son of Hendrick' — Hendrick being the Dutch form of Henry, from the GermHonestyFrom the English word honesty, 'truthfulness; integrity; uprightness' — from the Latin honestasKasaiiKasaii has no documented etymology as a given name. The doubled i is a modern spelling flourishKysaacKysaac is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a K-fronted respelling of LeiranLeiran has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern coinage close to Kieran, Leron and LorLockettLockett is an English surname, generally traced to a medieval diminutive of Luke or to locationLuckiA respelling of the English adjective 'lucky', with the -y traded for -i. The spelling is also MayzenMayzen has no documented etymology. It is a fresh coinage in the current wave of boys' names enMazimMazim has no documented etymology. It is a new coinage; it sits near Arabic-sounding names suchOsierOsier is the English word, taken from French osier, for a willow whose long flexible shoots arePraizeA modern respelling of the English word 'praise', which reaches English through Old French fromReasynA modern respelling of the English word Reason ('sound judgment; a cause; rationality'), used aSaymonA phonetic respelling of Simon, from the Hebrew Shimon, 'he has heard; listening.' The spelling
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