Bold Baby Names
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Bold Girl Names
Dream#432 in the U.S.From Old English dream meaning joy, music, or a dream vision; used as a word name for its aspirCalliope#451 in the U.S.From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) and 'ops' (voice, face), meaning 'beautiful voice'; name of the MuReign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old FrXiomara#463 in the U.S.Spanish form of the Germanic name Guiomar, composed of 'wig' (war, battle) and 'mari' (fame), mMaxine#497 in the U.S.Feminine form of Maximus, from Latin 'maximus' meaning greatest or largest; a superlative adjecScarlet#510 in the U.S.From the English color word 'scarlet,' denoting a vivid red; ultimately from Old French escarlaKhaleesi#690 in the U.S.Queen; a title meaning the wife of a khal (warlord) in the fictional Dothraki language created Lennox#717 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Lennox (Levenach) in Dunbartonshire, from Gaelic leamhan meaning 'Bristol#728 in the U.S.From the Old English Brycgstow, meaning 'assembly place by the bridge' (brycg = bridge + stow =Persephone#735 in the U.S.Exact meaning disputed; possibly related to Greek pertho (to destroy) and phone (voice or murdeEmerald#741 in the U.S.From the Old French esmeralde, from the Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos (σμάραγδος), the Egypt#1213 in the U.S.Black land; from the Greek Aigyptos, from Egyptian Hwt-ka-Ptah (house of the soul of Ptah)Xena#1270 in the U.S.Guest, stranger, foreignerTate#1379 in the U.S.cheerful, gladOnyx#1410 in the U.S.Black gemstone; from Greek onyx (fingernail, claw — the stone's layers resemble a fingernail)Ryder#1815 in the U.S.Mounted warrior, one who rides a horseDelta#2337 in the U.S.fourth letter of Greek alphabet; triangular river mouthBrixley#2444 in the U.S.brick settlement meadowScarleth#2684 in the U.S.Spanish-influenced variant of Scarlett, meaning the bright red color scarlet; associated with pSkarlett#2811 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Scarlett, the vivid red color; evokes passion, boldness, and fierce femiSeven#2857 in the U.S.the number seven, divine completenessChozen#3410 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes themHendrix#3603 in the U.S.Son of Hendrik; home ruler; from the Germanic Heinrich (heim = home, ric = ruler) via the DutchTruth#3969 in the U.S.From Old English treowth or triewth, meaning 'faithfulness, fidelity, truth'; the English abstrEtna#6378 in the U.S.A name drawn from Mount Etna, the great Sicilian volcano, whose name may trace to a Greek root Exodus#7610 in the U.S.From the Greek exodos, 'a going out; departure' — the name of the biblical book recounting IsraAmariz#8083 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Amara ('grace') and Amari (a modern favorite); no single fixed source.Crimsyn#8136 in the U.S.A modern y-spelling of the English colour word crimson, which reached English through Old SpaniJazz#8579 in the U.S.A word name from jazz, the American musical style, connoting 'lively, spirited, improvisationalJherzi#8586 in the U.S.A modern American coinage echoing the sound of Jersey (the place/word) with a stylized Jher- spMaev#9405 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Maeve, from the Irish Medb ('she who intoxicates; the intoxicating one') Clever#9592 in the U.S.A modern word name from clever ('quick-witted; skillful; ingenious'). As a given name it reads Brynja#9732 in the U.S.From the Old Norse brynja, 'armour; coat of mail' — a strong Icelandic girl's name still used tNigeria#10195 in the U.S.The name of the West African country Nigeria, itself named for the Niger River (the river's namDezyre#10310 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word Desire, 'a strong wish; longing' (from Old French desirer, LatiAmazi#10356 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Amari and the everyday word amazing; no single fixed source. Routes unDomino#10513 in the U.S.Best known as the word for the tile game, from the Latin dominus, 'lord' (via the phrase 'benedLiberti#10800 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the English virtue word Liberty ('freedom; independence'), from Latin liTsunade#10998 in the U.S.A character name from the Naruto manga and anime — a legendary ninja and Hokage. The name is a Ulyssa#11001 in the U.S.A modern feminine form of Ulysses — the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus, tied to a senseSaphyra#11010 in the U.S.A modern coinage near Sapphire/Saphira, echoing the blue gem and Saphira, the dragon of the EraJhenesis#11360 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Genesis, from the Greek for 'origin; beginning; creation' — the name of Kamorra#11578 in the U.S.A modern American coinage layering a Ka- opening with a -morra ending, near Camora and Kamara iLynx#11700 in the U.S.A word-name from the lynx, a wild cat, whose name traces to the Greek for 'to shine; bright-eyeMajestic#11713 in the U.S.A word-name from 'majestic' — 'grand; regal; having stately dignity' (from Latin maiestas, 'greLoki#11765 in the U.S.The name of Loki, the shape-shifting trickster god of Norse mythology (also the Marvel characteSmith#11798 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname Smith, 'one who works in metal; a blacksmith' — the most Magic#11841 in the U.S.The English word Magic ('enchantment; the power to work wonders'), used as a bold modern word-nUniverse#12029 in the U.S.An English word name: 'universe' means 'all of existence; the cosmos', from Latin 'universum' (
Bold Boy Names
Crew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or companySaint#267 in the U.S.A holy person; one declared a saint by the churchKoa#269 in the U.S.Brave, bold, fearless; also the name of a prized Hawaiian hardwood treeColt#285 in the U.S.A young male horse; a spirited, energetic young manKash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of CashCash#287 in the U.S.Hollow place; chest; maker of boxes or chestsAres#290 in the U.S.Bane, ruin; the Greek god of warCairo#341 in the U.S.From the Arabic Al-Qahira, meaning 'the victorious' or 'the conqueror', a name associated with Onyx#365 in the U.S.From the Greek 'onyx', meaning claw or fingernail (because the stone's colors resemble a fingerKylo#402 in the U.S.Modern invented name, coined for the Star Wars villain Kylo Ren; possibly combining Kyle (from King#405 in the U.S.From Old English cyning meaning king or ruler; used as a given name for its direct regal connotRaiden#432 in the U.S.From Japanese Raijin (thunder god), combining rai meaning thunder and den or jin meaning lightnChance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derivedValentino#444 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Valentino/Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning strong, vigorous, or heApollo#445 in the U.S.Name of the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy; exact meaning uncertain, possiblPrince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a roBo#449 in the U.S.From Old Norse 'búa' meaning to live or dwell, used as a short form in Scandinavian naming; alsRome#452 in the U.S.From the name of the ancient city Roma, used directly as a given name; the city's own etymologyRocco#459 in the U.S.Italian form of the Germanic name Hroc, meaning 'rest' or possibly derived from a battle cry; aRoyal#476 in the U.S.From the English word 'royal,' derived from Old French 'roial' and Latin 'regalis' meaning kingZaire#503 in the U.S.From the Kikongo word nzadi o nzere meaning 'the river that swallows all rivers,' referring to Memphis#640 in the U.S.From the ancient Egyptian city Men-nefer, meaning enduring and beautiful or good place; MemphisDax#692 in the U.S.From the French city Dax, derived from the Latin Aquae Tarbellicae and later d'Ax; also used asDuke#695 in the U.S.Leader; nobleman; from Latin dux (leader, commander) via Old French duc, denoting the highest rSevyn#697 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Seven; from Old English seofon, the number 7, long consideredBrixton#744 in the U.S.From the London district name Brixton, from Old English meaning 'Brixi's stone' or 'Brixi's setKaiser#836 in the U.S.German title and given name from the Latin Caesar, the family name of Julius Caesar that becameBear#853 in the U.S.From the Old English bera and Old Norse bjorn, both meaning 'bear'; used as a given name evokinRex#859 in the U.S.From the Latin rex (king), the direct Latin word for a monarch; used as a given name evoking roRowdy#941 in the U.S.From the English adjective rowdy meaning boisterous, loud, or disorderly, used as a given name Jaxx#1102 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-x spelling of Jax, which is a short form of Jackson (son of Jack, son oMakoa#1119 in the U.S.Fearless; bold; courageous; from Hawaiian makoa (bold, brave, fearless)Bronx#1133 in the U.S.Bronck's farm; from the Bronx borough of New YorkKross#1150 in the U.S.The cross, crossroadsSteele#1185 in the U.S.Steel; strong as steel, the metalKruz#1216 in the U.S.Cross, the Christian crossJet#1246 in the U.S.Jet-black gemstone; rapid flightKaizer#1301 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarKashmir#1378 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South AsiaKyzer#1503 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarZeppelin#1508 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airshipCru#1611 in the U.S.Crew, close group; crossKnoxx#2099 in the U.S.from the hills, boldQuade#2299 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongDiesel#2335 in the U.S.Modern word name taken from the diesel engine, itself named after German engineer Rudolf DieselAstro#2453 in the U.S.starCaine#2487 in the U.S.spear or acquired oneRipp#2595 in the U.S.from Ripley: 'rippel' (grove, thicket) + 'leah' (clearing, meadow), i.e. a clearing in the woodStryker#2597 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Dutch or Low German striker, meaning one who strikes or a smoDeuce#2806 in the U.S.Two; the number twoDinero#3049 in the U.S.Money; currencyKolsyn#3217 in the U.S.Dark son; coal-dark vision (speculative modern coinage)Rebel#3430 in the U.S.One who resists authority; from Latin rebellis, 'making war again', used as a defiant word nameKraven#4004 in the U.S.A modern given name most often read as a nod to Marvel's villain Kraven the Hunter; it also echRoyale#4511 in the U.S.Kingly, royal, befitting a kingRhome#4830 in the U.S.A modern one-syllable coinage, sitting near the place name Rome and the word 'roam.' By those rKaelix#5715 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Kae-/Kai- sound with a -lix ending (echoing Felix, 'lucky; happy'). Mega#6329 in the U.S.A modern word name from the Greek prefix mega- ('great; large; mighty'), used as a bold given nZero#6444 in the U.S.The English word and number zero, used as a striking word-name. From the Arabic sifr ('empty') Axxel#6928 in the U.S.A double-x respelling of Axel, the Scandinavian form of the Hebrew Avshalom (Absalom), 'my fathRace#7094 in the U.S.From the English word 'race,' a contest of speed or a swift current; also a surname. As a name Caizer#7340 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Kaiser and Caesar — 'emperor' (German Kaiser, from the Roman Caesar).Kaizir#7508 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Kai- opening with a -zir ending, echoing Kaiser ('emperor') and ZairMontel#7520 in the U.S.A modern name in the Mont- family (from mont, 'mountain; hill'), akin to Montrell; also a FrencToretto#7679 in the U.S.An Italian surname best known as the character Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious films; useVigo#7686 in the U.S.A short, bright name linked to the Scandinavian Viggo (from Old Norse 'vig', 'war; battle'); itTheory#8187 in the U.S.From the English word theory, 'a system of ideas or explanation,' from Greek theoria, 'contemplTrooper#8197 in the U.S.From the English word trooper, 'a soldier' or, affectionately, 'a steadfast, uncomplaining persCape#8363 in the U.S.The English word 'cape,' used plainly as a name. It carries two senses: a headland of land juttMaster#8675 in the U.S.The English word Master, from the Latin magister, 'one in command; teacher; a skilled expert' —Savage#8790 in the U.S.Savage is an English word-name meaning 'wild; untamed; fierce,' from the Old French sauvage. AsAlfa#8947 in the U.S.A word-name from Alfa, a spelling of alpha, the first Greek letter and the NATO phonetic code wBrilliant#9036 in the U.S.From the English word brilliant, 'shining brightly; sparkling; splendid; exceptionally clever' Cazmir#9132 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Casimir/Kazimir, from the Polish for 'destroyer' or 'proclaimer of peaceEmperor#9158 in the U.S.The English word 'emperor,' used plainly as a name — the sovereign ruler of an empire. It comesMessiyah#9425 in the U.S.A spelling of Messiah, from the Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one.' Used as a modern given name; wMachai#9426 in the U.S.Machai is a modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a respelling of MRaydin#9507 in the U.S.A modern respelling near Raiden/Rayden; by the Raiden route it evokes the Japanese thunder god Oracle#9513 in the U.S.The English word for a source of prophecy or wise counsel, from Latin oraculum, from orare ('toRhet#9516 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Rhett, from the Dutch surname de Raedt ('advice; counsel'); the name owesRoc#9528 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Rock ('strength; a boulder') and a short form of Rocco ('rest'); it also Wizdom#9694 in the U.S.Wizdom is a respelled form of the English word 'wisdom' — the quality of sound judgment and insArgus#9823 in the U.S.From the Greek Argos/Argus, 'bright; shining,' the name of the hundred-eyed giant set to watch Armstrong#9831 in the U.S.From the English/Scottish border surname Armstrong, 'strong arm' -- said to honor a warrior's mAunix#9851 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes Onyx (the black gemstone) with an Au- opening. As spelled here it Dominus#9958 in the U.S.From the Latin dominus, 'lord; master; head of the household' — the root behind Dominic. As a gGoku#10034 in the U.S.Goku is the name of the hero Son Goku from the anime/manga Dragon Ball — a Japanese reading (GoJaxxen#10122 in the U.S.Jaxxen reads as a modern respelling of Jaxon/Jackson with a doubled -xx-, tied to 'son of Jack'Perfect#10316 in the U.S.The English word perfect, 'complete; flawless; whole,' used directly as a given name in the virKyzere#10327 in the U.S.Kyzere is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Kyzer and Kaiser (the GermanMessias#10332 in the U.S.The Portuguese and Latin form of Messiah, from the Hebrew mashiach, 'the anointed one' — a devoRyse#10393 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the English word Rise ('to ascend; go upward; a rising'), used as a wordOberyn#10397 in the U.S.A literary name popularized by Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones — likely echoing Oberon (the fKyiro#10398 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Kairo/Cairo family; Cairo is the Egyptian capital, from Arabic al-QaLobo#10470 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Portuguese lobo, 'wolf' — a nature word that also survives as a surname. UNike#10567 in the U.S.From the Greek Nike, 'victory' — the winged goddess of victory in Greek myth, and the root of tTrigger#10586 in the U.S.From the English word trigger, 'a lever that sets something off,' also a famous horse's name (ROntario#10601 in the U.S.A place name from Lake Ontario and the Canadian province, of Iroquoian origin often read as 'beReal#10638 in the U.S.A word name — 'real,' meaning 'genuine; authentic' — worn as a modern given name; separately thRyzer#10640 in the U.S.A modern coinage with the bold sound of 'riser,' also echoing the surname Reiser/Ryser. No singThree#10688 in the U.S.The English number-word three, used plainly as a modern word-name — sometimes marking a birth oStallone#10699 in the U.S.An Italian surname that literally means 'stallion' (a stud horse), best known as the surname ofThadius#10760 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Thaddeus, from Aramaic via Greek, often glossed 'heart' or 'courageous.'Theos#10764 in the U.S.From Greek theos, 'god, the divine' — the root behind Theodore and Theo. Used as a bold, meaninBronc#10879 in the U.S.A short form of 'bronco' (from Spanish bronco, 'rough; wild'), the word for an untamed horse. UArchangel#10911 in the U.S.The English word archangel, from the Greek archangelos, 'chief messenger' (archi-, 'chief' + anDashton#10960 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most plausibly blending Dash (a bold word-name) with Ashton ('ash-trAlmighty#10969 in the U.S.Almighty is an English word-name from 'all-powerful,' historically a title for God ('the AlmighArkham#11012 in the U.S.Arkham is a fictional place name: the Massachusetts town invented by H. P. Lovecraft and, most Atem#11031 in the U.S.Atem draws on Atum (Atem), the ancient Egyptian creator and self-originating sun god, 'the compAxios#11047 in the U.S.From the Greek axios, 'worthy; deserving' - a word famously proclaimed at Orthodox ordinations Bandit#11067 in the U.S.The English word 'bandit' ('an outlaw; a roguish rascal'), used as a playful, spirited word namBismarck#11088 in the U.S.From the German surname Bismarck, famed through statesman Otto von Bismarck, and a place name (Ecko#11102 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Echo — a returning sound — from the Greek nymph Echo of myth; also known aChaos#11112 in the U.S.From the Greek Chaos, the vast primordial void that, in Hesiod's Theogony, existed before all cCeaser#11141 in the U.S.A respelling of Caesar, the Roman cognomen carried by Julius Caesar, traditionally explained asDaytona#11186 in the U.S.A place name: Daytona Beach, Florida, named after its founder Mathias Day, and best known worldDamascus#11190 in the U.S.From Damascus, the ancient Syrian city (of debated Aramaic origin), a place name resonant in thEternal#11304 in the U.S.From the English word 'eternal' — lasting forever, timeless, without end (via Latin aeternus). Exar#11308 in the U.S.Exar reads as a modern coinage — a crisp, sci-fi-flavored invention (the name Exar Kun is knownFamous#11323 in the U.S.From the English word 'famous' — widely known, renowned, celebrated (via Latin fama, 'fame; repGenius#11343 in the U.S.From the English word 'genius' — exceptional ability, and in Roman thought a guiding spirit or Goliath#11356 in the U.S.Goliath is the name of the Philistine giant defeated by David in the Bible (of uncertain, possiJahkor#11391 in the U.S.A modern coinage, built on the Jah- prefix (popular in contemporary American names) with a -korInfinite#11420 in the U.S.Infinite is an English word name, from Latin infinitus ('unbounded, endless'), used as an aspirInvictus#11423 in the U.S.Invictus is a Latin word meaning 'unconquered; undefeated', best known from the poem 'Invictus'Jassar#11485 in the U.S.Jassar is an Arabic name. It is often connected to jasara, 'boldness; daring,' or read as a forMarvelous#11519 in the U.S.The English word Marvelous, 'wonderful; causing wonder; astonishing,' used as an aspirational vKrash#11543 in the U.S.A modern American coinage — a stylized respelling of the English word 'crash' with a K. A punchKaliber#11600 in the U.S.A respelling of the word Caliber ('quality; degree of excellence; the bore of a gun,' ultimatelKeiser#11643 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaiser, the German title for 'emperor', itself descended from the Roman Caesar. UOsyris#11650 in the U.S.A spelling of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and rebirth. As Khyron#11651 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that echoes the Greek Chiron (the wise centaur) and the sound of KyroPremier#11670 in the U.S.A word name — 'premier,' meaning 'first; foremost; leading' (from French premier, Latin primariRambo#11687 in the U.S.A Swedish surname (an old family name, possibly 'raven's nest / ram-hill' by folk etymology), bRykr#11739 in the U.S.A vowel-trimmed respelling of Ryker, from a Dutch surname tied to 'rich; powerful.' The stylizeMadox#11749 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; benefMighty#11837 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'mighty' — 'powerful; strong; formidable.' Chosen as a bold virNexus#11881 in the U.S.From the Latin nexus, 'a binding, connection, link' — used in English as a word for a central pWild#11915 in the U.S.Wild is an English word name — 'untamed; free; natural,' from Old English wilde. A bold, free-sPure#11949 in the U.S.From the English word 'pure,' 'clean; unmixed; innocent; free from taint' (via Latin purus). A Rextyn#11993 in the U.S.A modern coinage building on Rex ('king,' Latin) with the fashionable -tyn/-ton ending (as in PRipper#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 gShahir#12015 in the U.S.From the Arabic Shahir, 'well-known; famous; renowned.' A confident, meaning-rich name.Rudriv#12030 in the U.S.A modern coinage of Sanskrit feel, sitting near Rudra (a fierce storm deity, an epithet of ShivRusso#12033 in the U.S.A very common Italian surname from rosso ('red'), a nickname for someone red-haired or ruddy. ARykar#12037 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing a Ry- sound with a -kar ending, sitting near Ryker (from a Dutch surnaSly#12107 in the U.S.The English word sly, meaning 'cunning, crafty' — a plain fact families should weigh. It is alsAmonra#12132 in the U.S.Amonra comes from Amun-Ra (Amun-Re), the fused supreme deity of ancient Egypt combining Amun ('Thaine#12157 in the U.S.Thaine reads as a modern spelling that echoes 'thane,' the Old English and Scottish term for a
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