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Two-Syllable Baby Names

26078 baby names with two syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

Baby names that have two syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.

Girl Names

Charise#11173 in the U.S.Charise is a spelling of Charisse/Cherise, usually connected to French cerise/cherise, 'cherry,Jeannene#11173 in the U.S.Jeannene is a mid-century elaboration of Jean or Jeanne, extended with the -ene ending fashionaArly#11176 in the U.S.A short, breezy form of Arlene/Arleth (and akin to Arli), tied to a root for 'pledge; oath.' AlAslynn#11184 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining an As-/Ashlyn prefix with the popular -lynn ending (from WelsKrystale#11184 in the U.S.Krystale is a decorative spelling of Crystal, a word-name from the Greek 'krystallos', 'ice, clAdlyn#11186 in the U.S.A short, modern spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from the Germanic 'adal', 'noble'. Trim and currentAdlynn#11187 in the U.S.Adlynn is a modern American name blending Ada, a Germanic name meaning 'noble,' with the endingLauraine#11187 in the U.S.Lauraine is a form of Lorraine — a region of northeastern France (from the kingdom of Lothair) Aubrii#11189 in the U.S.A modern -ii spelling of Aubree/Aubrey, from the Germanic Alberic via French, 'elf ruler; rulerAudyn#11190 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Auden ('old friend,' from the Old English Ealdwine) and echoing the NorsChannie#11192 in the U.S.Channie is an affectionate pet name whose fuller source is uncertain. It was most often a homeyAustynn#11195 in the U.S.A modern -ynn spelling of Austin, a medieval contraction of Augustine, from the Latin augustus,Threasa#11195 in the U.S.Threasa is a phonetic respelling of Theresa, in which the letters of the first syllable get scrAvaa#11196 in the U.S.A double-a spelling of Ava, linked variously to 'life' (via Eve), 'bird' (Latin avis), and 'voiAlyne#11198 in the U.S.Alyne is a spelling variant of Aline, historically a contracted form of Adeline/Adelaide, from Carry#11202 in the U.S.Carry doubles as a spelling of Carrie — the pet form of Caroline/Caroline, from Germanic Karl, Axel#11205 in the U.S.A Scandinavian form of the Hebrew Absalom, 'father of peace.' A strong, well-established boys' Flecia#11206 in the U.S.Flecia reads as a shortened spelling of Felicia, from the Latin felix, meaning 'happy', 'lucky'Shavone#11206 in the U.S.Shavone writes the Irish name Siobhán the way it sounds to English speakers. Siobhán is the IriAyde#11207 in the U.S.A short Latin-American form near Aidee/Haydee (Spanish forms of Haidee, from the Greek for 'modAyen#11208 in the U.S.A Dinka (South Sudanese) name, traditionally given to a first-born daughter; it also appears inAyslin#11211 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of the Irish Aisling, 'dream; vision' — a poetic word for a dream-vision inAyzah#11212 in the U.S.A spelling of Aiza/Ayza, from the Arabic, 'noble; respected; one who holds a place of honor.' AMarca#11212 in the U.S.Marca is a straightforward feminine form of the Roman praenomen Marcus, itself tied to Mars, thZarish#11212 in the U.S.A Persian/Urdu name Zarish, often glossed as 'golden' or 'a golden flower,' from the Persian elAzel#11218 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Azel, a biblical name/place read as 'reserved; noble; he who is set apart.' A rTracye#11219 in the U.S.Tracye is a respelling of Tracy, which began as a Norman French place-name and surname, 'place Marcene#11220 in the U.S.Marcene reads as a variant of Marcine, a feminine of Marcus from Latin, tied to Mars the war-goSheryle#11221 in the U.S.Sheryle is a spelling variant of Cheryl, a name that rose in the mid-20th century, usually explZyleigh#11221 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the fashionable -leigh sound, near Kyleigh and Rylee, with a Zy- opening. NBailei#11223 in the U.S.A modern -ei spelling of Bailey, an English surname meaning 'bailiff; steward' (or 'the outer wBailie#11224 in the U.S.A spelling of Bailey; in Scots, bailie is also a civic term for a town magistrate. From the surShivonne#11224 in the U.S.Shivonne spells out the sound of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan and Jane. Those names trace toBaylah#11225 in the U.S.A spelling near the Yiddish Bayla/Beyle, 'beautiful' (a form of the Slavic bela); it can also rAnnel#11228 in the U.S.A short Spanish-language name, echoing Anel and the Ana- family; no single fixed source. RoutesBelky#11228 in the U.S.Belky is a Spanish diminutive, most often a pet form of Belkis or Belquis — traditional names fMargert#11229 in the U.S.Margert is a spelling variant of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' The dropped middBennette#11230 in the U.S.Bennette is a feminine elaboration of the surname Bennett, itself a medieval English form of BeBenson#11231 in the U.S.Benson is an English surname meaning 'son of Ben' (a pet form of Benedict, 'blessed'), carried Berklie#11232 in the U.S.Berklie is a modern respelling of Berkeley/Berkley, an English place and surname name from Old Berlynn#11233 in the U.S.Berlynn is a modern American blend, joining a Ber- opening (as in Bernice or Berlin) with the fBeryl#11234 in the U.S.Beryl is a gemstone name from Greek beryllos — the mineral family that includes emerald and aquBesan#11235 in the U.S.Besan (also Bisan) is an Arabic and Palestinian girl's name. It is linked to the ancient town oBisan#11240 in the U.S.Bisan is an Arabic and Palestinian girl's name — a variant spelling of Besan — linked to the anCortny#11242 in the U.S.Cortny is a shortened respelling of Courtney, an English surname and place name variously explaBlessynn#11244 in the U.S.Blessynn is a modern virtue coinage built on the English word 'bless/blessing,' finished with aBostynn#11246 in the U.S.Bostynn is a modern respelling of Boston, the New England city that itself takes its name from Crysten#11246 in the U.S.Crysten reads as a respelling of Kristen, the Scandinavian and English short form of Christine Bradlee#11247 in the U.S.Bradlee is a modern respelling of Bradley, an English place and surname name from Old English bAftyn#11248 in the U.S.A respelling of Afton, an English place and river name (the River Afton in Scotland, famed in aBraxtyn#11249 in the U.S.Braxtyn is a modern respelling of Braxton, an English surname likely meaning 'Bracca's town/setSidnee#11250 in the U.S.Sidnee is a feminine phonetic spelling of Sydney, an English surname and place name from Old EnBridie#11252 in the U.S.An Irish diminutive of Bridget (Brighid), 'exalted one; strength; the high one,' the name of a Brier#11253 in the U.S.A nature name from the English word brier (a variant of briar), 'a thorny shrub; a wild rose buBrightyn#11254 in the U.S.A modern respelling playing on the word bright ('shining; luminous; cheerful') and the place naBrinlynn#11255 in the U.S.A modern blend of a Brin- prefix (Welsh Bryn, 'hill') with the popular -lynn ending (from Lynn,Aija#11256 in the U.S.Aija is read two ways: in American use it is generally a spelling of Aja or Asia, and independeBritain#11256 in the U.S.A place name drawn from Britain (Great Britain), the island nation, ultimately from the Celtic/Briza#11257 in the U.S.From the Spanish brisa, 'breeze; a gentle wind,' used as a given name. Airy and fresh, evoking Brogan#11258 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Brogain, tied to the word brog, 'a small shoe; a stout sturdy shoe.' CBrooklin#11259 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Brooklyn, the New York City borough, from the Dutch Breukelen ('broken laChrisie#11259 in the U.S.Chrisie is a spelling variant of Chrissie, the affectionate short form of Christine or ChristinBryley#11260 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Briley (a blend of Bri- and Riley), tracing to Riley, from an English plBryndle#11261 in the U.S.A modern coinage, echoing the word brindle ('a streaked, tawny coat color') and pairing the WelCala#11263 in the U.S.A short name with several possible routes: Arabic qal'a ('castle; fortress'), Spanish cala ('a Liesa#11263 in the U.S.Liesa is a German pet form of Elisabeth, close to Liese and Lisa. Elisabeth comes from the HebrKizzi#11266 in the U.S.Kizzi is a spelling of Kizzy, a diminutive of Keziah, from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, the name of oneCallah#11268 in the U.S.A short name with several routes: a respelling of Cala or Kayla, or from the Hebrew Kallah ('brCally#11269 in the U.S.A friendly diminutive of Greek-rooted names like Calliope ('beautiful voice') or Callista ('mosFalin#11269 in the U.S.Falin is a modern American coinage on the Fay-/-lin sound, close to Fallon and Faline. It has nCalynn#11271 in the U.S.A modern blend of a Cal- prefix (from Callie/Caitlin) with the popular -lynn ending (from Lynn,Kresta#11272 in the U.S.Kresta reads as a spelling close to Christa (a short form of Christina/Christine, from Greek 'fCarlei#11275 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Carly/Carlee, a feminine form of Carl (Charles), from the Germanic for 'Carma#11277 in the U.S.Carma reads either as a spelling of Karma, from Sanskrit karman ('action; deed; fate'), or as aCarmin#11278 in the U.S.Carmin is a variant of Carmine, the deep crimson pigment (from Arabic/Latin roots via French caCaycee#11279 in the U.S.Caycee is a modern respelling of Casey or Kacie, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, tied to aCaysen#11280 in the U.S.Caysen is a modern respelling of Cason or Cayson, a surname-style given name popularized alongsCely#11281 in the U.S.Cely reads as a short form or respelling of Cecily or Celia, tied to Latin caelum ('heaven') anCera#11282 in the U.S.Cera reads as a variant of Sera or Sarah, from Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman', or as a spellChancey#11284 in the U.S.Chancey is a variant of Chauncey, an English surname of Norman-French origin carried into firstVermell#11284 in the U.S.Vermell is a rare American coinage of the early twentieth century, most plausibly echoing the FChannah#11285 in the U.S.Channah is a variant of Hannah or Chana, from Hebrew channah ('grace; favor'). The Ch- spelling

Boy Names

Costas#11171 in the U.S.A Greek short form of Konstantinos (Constantine), from Latin constans, 'constant; steadfast.' CJalik#11171 in the U.S.A modern coinage, built on the Ja- prefix with a -lik ending, echoing names like Malik ('king')Irvine#11172 in the U.S.Irvine is a Scottish surname and place name - a town in Ayrshire - later used as a given name aCristos#11174 in the U.S.A form of the Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — the title Christ. A reverent, faith-rooted nEvansh#11174 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-styled name, read by families through the element ansh, 'a part; a portion; aCylo#11175 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, sleek and two-beat, echoing Silo/Milo/Kylo. No single fixed meaning;Cyro#11176 in the U.S.A respelling near Cyrus (Persian Kurush, often glossed 'sun' or 'lord'); also seen as a BraziliCyson#11177 in the U.S.A modern American coinage on the popular -son pattern (Bryson, Cason, Grayson), built for soundDaeshaun#11178 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the popular Da- prefix with Shaun (an anglicized Sean, from John, 'GodDaeshawn#11179 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the Da- prefix with Shawn (an anglicized Sean, from John, 'God is gracDaesyn#11180 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Dayson/Dawson family, 'son of David' ('beloved') by the Dawson routeDagger#11181 in the U.S.The English word dagger, 'a short pointed blade,' used as a bold, edgy word-name. No traditionaDahir#11182 in the U.S.A Somali and Arabic name, from the Arabic Zahir/Dahir, 'clear; evident; outward; radiant' (a diEsey#11182 in the U.S.An Eritrean name, used in Tigrinya-speaking families; the documented etymology is uncertain, whDaithi#11184 in the U.S.Used as the Irish equivalent of David, 'beloved.'Jarquez#11184 in the U.S.Jarquez is a coined boys' name joining a Jar- opening with the -quez ending of Marquez (a SpaniEnner#11185 in the U.S.A short modern coinage in the surname-name mold (echoing Tanner/Fenner). No documented etymologEthin#11186 in the U.S.Ethin is a phonetic respelling of Ethan, a Hebrew name meaning 'firm', 'strong', or 'long-livedDeano#11187 in the U.S.Deano adds a warm -o to Dean, the English surname and given name from a word for a valley (Old Garey#11187 in the U.S.Garey is a spelling variant of Gary, a name that began as an English surname and is usually traChue#11188 in the U.S.Chue is a Hmong given name for boys, common in the Hmong-American community that resettled in tDalex#11188 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the Da- prefix with Alex (from Alexander, 'defender of the people'). TDali#11189 in the U.S.Best known from Catalan surrealist painter Salvador Dali (Catalan surname); separately a ChinesDrexler#11189 in the U.S.Drexler is a German occupational surname, from 'drechsler,' a turner or craftsman who shapes woDejean#11191 in the U.S.Dejean began as a French family name meaning of Jean, that is a descendant or household of JeanDryden#11191 in the U.S.From the English surname Dryden, 'dry valley' (Old English dryge + denu), carried into first-naHaskel#11193 in the U.S.Haskel is a spelling of Haskell, a Yiddish form of the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens', theTrini#11193 in the U.S.Trini is an affectionate short form of Trinidad, a Spanish name meaning 'Trinity' and honoring Delman#11195 in the U.S.Delman works as an English surname meaning 'dweller in the dell,' from Old English dell, 'a smaDanniel#11196 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' The doubled -nn is dDanzel#11197 in the U.S.A modern variant of Denzel, itself from a Cornish place name and surname (Denzell), of uncertaiEbba#11197 in the U.S.A Scandinavian name, a short form of names in Eber-/Eberhard ('strong as a boar; brave boar'); Eldred#11199 in the U.S.From the Old English Ealdred, joining 'eald' ('old') and 'raed' ('counsel; advice') — 'old counDari#11200 in the U.S.As a boy's name Dari reads as a short form of Darius/Darian ('possessing good') or stands aloneJayland#11201 in the U.S.Jayland reads as a modern coinage or respelling with no documented etymology; any resemblance tDarryn#11202 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Darren, an Irish/English name of uncertain origin, often glossed 'great' Dashton#11203 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most plausibly blending Dash (a bold word-name) with Ashton ('ash-trDason#11204 in the U.S.A modern American name, most plausibly a rhyme on Jason/Mason or read as a -son surname ('son oDavyd#11206 in the U.S.The Ukrainian and wider Slavic spelling of David, from the Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved.' Borne by KiGanesh#11206 in the U.S.Ganesh is a Sanskrit name of the beloved Hindu deity Ganesha, from 'gana' (the attendant hosts Davyn#11207 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Devin/Davin, an Irish name variously tied to 'poet' or 'fawn; deer,' or Eivan#11207 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Ivan (Slavic form of John, 'God is gracious') and Evan (Welsh form ofDawan#11208 in the U.S.A modern American name, most plausibly a Da- prefix blend near Dwan or Dajuan, or a respelling Dayyan#11210 in the U.S.From the Arabic Dayyan, 'judge; a mighty ruler; one who requites' - a name understood in IslamiDeybi#11210 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American respelling that echoes Davy/David ('beloved,' Hebrew); a phonetic spellDeacan#11211 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Deacon, an English occupational name from the Greek diakonos, 'servant; Deivy#11214 in the U.S.A Latin American respelling near Davy/David (from Hebrew 'beloved'), reflecting a Spanish readiHobert#11216 in the U.S.Hobert is a variant of Hubert (also blending with the surname Hobart), from the Germanic hug ('Demier#11220 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining the fashionable De- prefix with a -mier ending (echoing XaviDemon#11221 in the U.S.A rare recorded given name that reads as the English word 'demon.' In practice it may also stanCurley#11223 in the U.S.Curley began as a descriptive nickname for a person with curly hair, and also as an anglicized Dennys#11223 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' — the god of winDerwin#11224 in the U.S.From the Old English Deorwine, 'friend of the deer' or 'dear friend' (deor, 'deer; dear,' + winDesai#11225 in the U.S.From the Indian (Gujarati/Marathi) surname Desai, a title meaning 'landholder; village chief.' Deva#11227 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit deva, 'god; divine; a shining heavenly being.' A word tied to Hindu traditionGifford#11227 in the U.S.Gifford is an English surname most often derived from an Anglo-Norman nickname meaning 'chubby-Grayland#11229 in the U.S.Grayland reads as an English topographic surname built from gray and land, 'the gray land,' theDeyler#11230 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, echoing Tyler with a Dey-/Day- opening. It carries no single fixed mDezmir#11232 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Dez- opening with the Slavic element -mir ('peace; world; prestige')Diaa#11234 in the U.S.From the Arabic Diaa (Dia', Ziya), 'light; brightness; radiance' — often part of the name Diaa Gavynn#11234 in the U.S.Gavynn is a modern respelling of Gavin, the Welsh and Scottish form of the Arthurian Gawain. ThGurvir#11235 in the U.S.A Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur ('the Guru') with vir ('warrior; brave'), 'the Guru's warrior.'Dima#11236 in the U.S.A Slavic short form of Dmitri (from the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter'), and separately Dimir#11237 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Slavic -mir names ('peace; world; prestige') such as Vladimir, trimmedHadyn#11237 in the U.S.Hadyn is a modern respelling of the surname-name Hayden, from Old English elements meaning 'hayEries#11238 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aries (the ram, the zodiac sign) and Eris (the Greek figure of strife). WGerron#11239 in the U.S.Gerron is a modern American name that reads two ways: as a soft-G reshaping of the Gerald/GerarDivith#11240 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit root div ('sky; heaven; to shine'), Divith is read as 'of the divine; heavenlEastan#11240 in the U.S.A respelling of Easton, an English surname and place-name, 'east town; east-facing place' (Old Divyaan#11241 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit divya, 'divine; heavenly; brilliant.' Divyaan reads as 'divine; radiant one' Diyaan#11242 in the U.S.A modern name linked to the Arabic/Persian diya ('light; lamp') and to Indian names in the DiyaEctor#11242 in the U.S.Ector is a medieval form of Hector, from the Greek Hektor, 'holding fast' or 'steadfast'. In ArDkai#11243 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, pairing a D- initial with Kai (Hawaiian 'sea,' among other routes). Evann#11245 in the U.S.Evann is a respelling of Evan, the Welsh form of John from Ieuan and Iefan. Behind it stands thHatton#11247 in the U.S.An English surname and place-name, 'heath farm' (Old English 'hæth', 'heath' + 'tun', 'farm, seEvran#11248 in the U.S.A modern name whose sound echoes the Turkish Evren, 'the universe; the cosmos' (also a dragon-sDredyn#11249 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, echoing the -aden/-eden family (Braden, Aiden) with a Dre- opening. Fredrich#11249 in the U.S.Fredrich is a variant spelling of Friedrich, the German form of Frederick, from the Germanic elDrelynn#11250 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, pairing a Dre- opening (as in Andre/Dre) with the -lynn ending. It cEyner#11250 in the U.S.A modern Latin American coinage, echoing the Norse Einar ('lone warrior') by sound though not bDreon#11251 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, echoing Deon and Andre with a Dre- opening. It carries no single fixDreyton#11252 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the English surname Drayton, 'dry town' or 'settlement by a portage.' ThFitzhugh#11252 in the U.S.Fitzhugh is a Norman-derived surname meaning 'son of Hugh', from Anglo-Norman 'fitz' ('son of',Dupree#11254 in the U.S.From the French surname Dupre/Dupree, 'of the meadow' (du pre, 'from the meadow'). Carried intoDurin#11255 in the U.S.From Old Norse myth, Durin (Durinn) is a dwarf named in the Poetic Edda, possibly linked to a rDusten#11256 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dustin, from the Old Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone,' often read as 'braHolman#11257 in the U.S.Holman is an English surname adopted as a first name. It comes from Old English elements meaninDycen#11259 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, echoing Dyson and Tyson with a -cen spelling. It carries no single fEdis#11260 in the U.S.A Bosnian and Turkish name, sometimes linked to a root for 'commander; ruler' or tied to the ArEdiz#11261 in the U.S.From the Turkish ediz, 'high; lofty; sublime; exalted.' A dignified modern Turkish name suggestCoree#11262 in the U.S.Coree is a respelling of Corey or Cory, an Irish surname from the Gaelic O Comhraidhe, and alsoEdmar#11262 in the U.S.A blend name popular in Brazil, joining an Ed- element ('rich; blessed; guardian,' as in Edgar/Gurjot#11262 in the U.S.Gurjot is a Punjabi name of Sikh tradition, joining gur, 'the Guru' or spiritual teacher, to joEdsel#11263 in the U.S.From an Old English/Germanic name element, Edsel is read as 'from a rich man's estate' or 'noblEdwens#11264 in the U.S.A variant of Edwin, from the Old English Eadwine, 'rich friend; blessed friend' (ead, 'wealth; Faysal#11264 in the U.S.Faysal is a spelling of the Arabic name Faisal, from a root meaning to separate right from wronJameal#11264 in the U.S.Jameal is a variant spelling of Jamil, from the Arabic jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome.Edyn#11265 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Eden, from the Hebrew for 'place of delight; paradise; pleasure.' Used acrHervey#11266 in the U.S.Hervey is an older spelling of Harvey, from the Breton name Haerviu or Herve, usually explainedEhsaan#11267 in the U.S.From the Arabic ihsan (Ehsaan), 'kindness; goodness; benevolence; excellence' — a virtue prizedJacub#11267 in the U.S.Jacub is a respelling of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally explained as 'supplanterEivin#11269 in the U.S.A form of the Scandinavian Eivind/Eyvind, from Old Norse elements read as 'lucky warrior' or 'iElhaan#11271 in the U.S.A modern name linked to the Arabic alhan ('melodies; tunes') and to Elhan/Ilhan senses of 'gracFloki#11271 in the U.S.Floki is an Old Norse personal name. It is best known from Hrafna-Floki Vilgerdarson — 'Raven-FWoodie#11272 in the U.S.Woodie is an affectionate short form of Woodrow ('row of houses by a wood') or Woodward ('wardeHamsa#11273 in the U.S.Hamsa has two honest routes. In Arabic and wider Middle Eastern usage it names the hamsa, the pFrandy#11276 in the U.S.A given name common in Haiti, likely a modern formation echoing Franz/Franklin with a friendly Jarrid#11276 in the U.S.Jarrid is a variant spelling of Jared, from the Hebrew Yered, 'descent' or 'to descend,' the naKahron#11277 in the U.S.Kahron is a modern invented American name that joins a Ka- prefix with Ron, and it closely echoElmir#11278 in the U.S.A name used across Bosnian, Azerbaijani, and Tatar traditions, sometimes read via an El- ('peopKaia#11278 in the U.S.Kaia is far more often a girl's name — a Scandinavian form of Katarina ('pure') and a Hawaiian Elo#11279 in the U.S.A short name that may stand as a Nigerian (Igbo/Edo) name or a clipped form of Elon/Elohim-typeGarrus#11280 in the U.S.Garrus reads as a modern name, best known as Garrus Vakarian, a character in the Mass Effect viIshay#11280 in the U.S.A Hebrew name, a form of Yishai — Jesse, the father of King David — often read as 'gift' or 'myEndry#11282 in the U.S.A modern coinage, popular in Latin America, echoing Andrew/Andres ('manly; brave') and Andre wiEngel#11284 in the U.S.From the German Engel, 'angel,' also tied to the old element Angil ('of the Angles,' the GermanGawain#11284 in the U.S.An Arthurian name — Sir Gawain, a knight of the Round Table and hero of 'Sir Gawain and the GreJathen#11284 in the U.S.Jathen reads as a coined blend of Jaden (from the Hebrew, sometimes glossed 'God has heard' or

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