English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Scottie#126 in the U.S.From Scotland; one who is ScottishSutton#181 in the U.S.Southern settlement or southern farm; from Old English suth (south) + tun (settlement, enclosurMabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dearJane#221 in the U.S.God is graciousPalmer#232 in the U.S.Pilgrim who carried a palm branch on return from the Holy LandBrynlee#243 in the U.S.Hill meadow; a clearing on a hillRosemary#251 in the U.S.Dew of the sea; from the Latin ros marinusLilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocenceOphelia#264 in the U.S.Help, aid; one who offers assistanceElaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining lightEvie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of lifeJuliet#274 in the U.S.Youthful; dedicated to Jupiter — through the Roman family name JuliusAzalea#278 in the U.S.Dry; relating to the azalea flower, named from Greek azaleos (dry)Rosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beautyMeadow#286 in the U.S.A meadow; a piece of land covered with grass and wildflowersSawyer#291 in the U.S.One who saws wood; a woodcutter or sawyer by tradePoppy#292 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Latin papaverMaggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of MargaretBlake#295 in the U.S.Black (from Old English blaec); alternatively pale or fair (from Old English blac) — the two foEvelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elementsTessa#311 in the U.S.Harvester; to reap — as a diminutive of TheresaFrances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimatKendall#328 in the U.S.From a place name in Cumbria, England — Kendal — derived from Old Norse 'Kent-dale', meaning 'vHattie#334 in the U.S.Diminutive of Harriet, the English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Old German Heimrich, compSunny#390 in the U.S.From the English adjective sunny meaning bright, cheerful, or full of sunshine; used as a givenDanna#394 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dana, from Daniel (God is my judge) or from the Old English ethnic name meaWilla#422 in the U.S.Feminine form of William, from Old High German Wilhelmus combining wil (will, determination) anMaddison#439 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud or Matthew,' transferred tPayton#440 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's town' or 'fighter's settlement,'Gracelynn#442 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (from Latin 'gratia' meaning favor, elegance, or divine grace) and theReign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old FrCarter#454 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'carter,' meaning a person who transports goodWynter#457 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Winter, from Old English 'winter,' the coldest season; used as a given nameMadilyn#464 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline/Madison; combines the surname Madison (from Old English, son of MaGracelyn#466 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (Latin 'gratia,' favor or elegance) and the suffix -lyn (Welsh 'llyn,'Rylie#478 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, meanHaisley#479 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Hadley or Hazel + -ley suffix; likely a blend evoking the hazel treeSaige#480 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Sage, meaning a wise person and the aromatic herb; both derive from Latin 'Ainsley#483 in the U.S.Scottish and English surname from the place name Annesley or Ainslie, composed of Old English 'Charli#496 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Charlie/Charles, from Old High German 'Karl' meaning man or free mLakelynn#498 in the U.S.Modern American compound of 'lake' (Old English 'lacu,' a body of water) and '-lynn' (from WelsMae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitterScarlet#510 in the U.S.From the English color word 'scarlet,' denoting a vivid red; ultimately from Old French escarlaRemington#513 in the U.S.Settlement of the Hrym family; or raven's homestead — from Old English place-name elementsKate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly Skye#532 in the U.S.From the English word sky combined with or inspired by the Isle of Skye in Scotland, derived frNellie#533 in the U.S.Pet form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; Eleanor derives from Old French Alienor (of uncertain oriOaklee#535 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Oakley, from Old English ac ('oak') and leah ('clearing, meadow'), meaniMarlee#536 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marley, from the English surname Marley (from Old English mearc-leah meaning 'Lenora#539 in the U.S.Short form of Eleonora or Leonora, ultimately from Greek Helene ('torch, bright light') via theHeaven#543 in the U.S.From the Old English heofon meaning 'sky' or 'the abode of God'; used as a vocabulary name evokEverlee#545 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Everley or Everleigh, from the English surname and place name meaning 'bHolland#550 in the U.S.From the Dutch region name Holland, derived from Old Dutch holt ('wood') or hol ('hollow, low-lFrankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member oEmerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dMavis#561 in the U.S.From an Old French word mauviz meaning 'song thrush,' a small melodious bird; the name was usedDella#563 in the U.S.Short form of Adela or Adeline, from Old High German adal meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'; also uMiller#571 in the U.S.Occupational name for one who operates a grain mill; from Middle English milner / millerMarigold#590 in the U.S.From the flower name, itself combining Mary (the Virgin Mary) and gold, referring to the goldenHalo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; usedGoldie#621 in the U.S.From Yiddish golde meaning 'gold,' or as an English nickname from the word gold, used as a giveIndie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from SansOaklyn#637 in the U.S.A modern coined name combining the Old English ac ('oak tree') with the suffix -lyn (from Old EMyra#663 in the U.S.Invented or popularized by the poet Fulke Greville in the 16th century, possibly as an anagram Birdie#670 in the U.S.Pet form of Bertha or Bridget, or directly from the English word bird; Bertha derives from Old Robin#704 in the U.S.Medieval diminutive of Robert, from Old French Robin, itself from Old High German Hrodebert meaBristol#728 in the U.S.From the Old English Brycgstow, meaning 'assembly place by the bridge' (brycg = bridge + stow =Taytum#732 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Tatum, from the Old English surname meaning 'Tate's homestead' (frKensley#742 in the U.S.English surname from Old English, possibly from a personal name Cene or Cynesige combined with Promise#826 in the U.S.From the English word promise, derived from Latin promissum (a pledge, vow), the past participlJemma#866 in the U.S.Variant of Gemma, from the Italian and Latin gemma meaning 'precious stone' or 'gemstone'; alsoMercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meaninStormi#910 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stormy, from the Old English and Germanic word storm, meaning a tempest or Bennett#912 in the U.S.Blessed; medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus (blessed, from bene well + diDarla#941 in the U.S.English name derived from darling, an Old English term of endearment meaning beloved one or deaSunday#947 in the U.S.From Old English sunnandaeg meaning day of the sun, the first day of the week in English traditSky#949 in the U.S.From Old Norse sky meaning cloud, which gave the English word sky meaning the expanse of heavenKinslee#956 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kinsley or Kingsley, from Old English cyning meaning king and leah meaning Love#957 in the U.S.From the Old English lufu meaning love, affection, or deep devotion, used as a given name expreAshlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name AAshlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (drKarter#989 in the U.S.One who transports goods by cart; K-spelling variant of Carter, from Middle English cartare (caLaken#990 in the U.S.American surname-style name evoking the Old English lac meaning lake or body of water; a modernHenley#1001 in the U.S.High clearing or tall meadow; from Old English heah (high) + leah (clearing, meadow)Baylee#1008 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosuBeverly#1018 in the U.S.Beaver stream; from Old English beofor (beaver) + leah (stream, clearing) — the original place Cadence#1022 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow, a falling sequence of notes or beats; from Latin cadentia (falling), from cadere Spencer#1025 in the U.S.Dispenser of provisions; steward; from Old French despencier (one who gives out provisions), frDana#1027 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from OlWaverly#1028 in the U.S.Quaking aspen meadow; from Old English wafre (quivering) + leah (clearing, meadow)Ripley#1032 in the U.S.Strip of land; Hrype's clearing; from Old English place name Ripley, meaning a strip meadow or
English Boy Names
Carter#45 in the U.S.One who drives a cart; transporter of goods; from Middle English cartare (cart driver)Sawyer#122 in the U.S.One who saws wood; from Middle English saghiere (sawyer), occupational surname for a lumber worColter#157 in the U.S.Colt herder; one who tends young horsesHayden#161 in the U.S.Hay valley or hedged valley; from Old English haeg (hay or hedge) + denu (valley)Baker#217 in the U.S.One who bakes; an occupational surname for a baker of breadWarren#240 in the U.S.Animal enclosure for game; one who keeps a warrenShepherd#246 in the U.S.One who tends and herds sheepCade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shapedLane#250 in the U.S.A narrow country road or pathWalter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commanderEmerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful rulerNash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ashCrew#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 churchBodie#275 in the U.S.Shelter; also used as a variant of Bodhi (awakening)Benson#279 in the U.S.Son of Ben (Benjamin); son of the right handDerek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folkColt#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 chestsReid#293 in the U.S.Red-haired; one with a ruddy complexionHolden#297 in the U.S.Deep valley; hollow valleySonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young manPreston#299 in the U.S.Priest's estate; settlement of the priestsClayton#300 in the U.S.Clay settlement; a place built on clay soilRemington#307 in the U.S.Settlement on the rim; the farm of the raven-familyBanks#310 in the U.S.One who lives beside a bank — a hillside, mound, or riverbankColson#311 in the U.S.Son of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)Lawson#381 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Lawrence, itself from Latin Laurentius meaning man from LaurentuWinston#382 in the U.S.From the Old English place name Wynnstan, from wynn meaning joy or pleasure and stan meaning stJay#392 in the U.S.Used as a given name from the bird name jay (from Old French jai), or as a short form of names Lewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combiniChance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derivedPrince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a roDalton#448 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name combining 'dæl' (valley) and 'tun' (settlement, Karson#453 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where CaOakley#454 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meaning 'oaSage#456 in the U.S.From the English word 'sage' meaning a wise person, and also the aromatic herb, both derived frJake#457 in the U.S.Medieval English short form of Jacob or John; Jacob derives from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'supplJohnny#458 in the U.S.Pet form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; useFord#474 in the U.S.English topographic surname from Old English 'ford,' meaning a shallow river crossing; transferTanner#475 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'tannere' meaning a person who tans animal hidRoyal#476 in the U.S.From the English word 'royal,' derived from Old French 'roial' and Latin 'regalis' meaning kingLeland#494 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'laeg' or 'leah' (meadow, fallow ground) and 'land' (land), meBrantley#499 in the U.S.English surname from German-derived 'brand' (fire, sword) and Old English 'leah' (woodland cleaRoyce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' culturaPierce#505 in the U.S.Medieval English form of Piers, itself the Anglo-Norman French form of Peter, from Latin PetrusGunner#506 in the U.S.English occupational/word name from 'gunner' (one who operates a gun), but also an anglicized fTruett#521 in the U.S.English surname derived from the Middle English and Old French word true or trewe, meaning 'faiTripp#522 in the U.S.English nickname/surname name, derived from 'trip' in the sense of a journey or traveler; also Ridge#530 in the U.S.From Old English hrycg meaning 'spine' or 'ridge,' referring to a long raised strip of land; usTyson#531 in the U.S.From a medieval English surname derived from Old French tison meaning 'firebrand' or 'burning sTroy#533 in the U.S.From the English surname Troy, derived from a French place name (Troyes in Aube, France) or froScott#534 in the U.S.From the English and Scottish surname Scott, meaning 'a Scot' or 'a person from Scotland,' deriFletcher#547 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Fletcher, derived from Old French fleche ('arrowJeffrey#552 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Geoffrey, from Old French Geoffroi, itself from Old German composed of gawiChosen#555 in the U.S.From the English past participle of 'choose,' used as a vocabulary name expressing divine electPorter#560 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Porter, from Old French portier meaning 'doorkeeDeacon#561 in the U.S.From Late Greek diakonos meaning 'servant' or 'messenger,' the origin of the Christian ecclesiaGarrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'spColsen#566 in the U.S.Son of Col or Cole; a modern English surname-style name blending Cole with the Scandinavian sufRocky#568 in the U.S.Rocky ground; rest — an English nickname and given name derived from Rocco or Rock, evoking strClay#573 in the U.S.Clay; an English surname derived from Old English claeg, denoting someone who lived near or worRhodes#575 in the U.S.Where roses grow; an English surname derived from the Greek Rhodos, name of the island meaning Tru#591 in the U.S.Modern creative short form derived from English true, meaning 'faithful,' 'loyal,' or 'genuine,Krew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as Peyton#684 in the U.S.Fighting man's estate; from Old English paega (fighting man, warrior) + tun (settlement, estateTaylor#685 in the U.S.Tailor; one who cuts and sews garments; from Old French tailleur (cutter), from tailler (to cutBriar#686 in the U.S.A thorny or prickly shrub; from Old English braer or briar (wild rose, thorny bush)Robin#705 in the U.S.Medieval diminutive of Robert, from Old French Robin, itself from Old High German Hrodebert meaRyland#706 in the U.S.English surname from Old English ryge (rye) and land, meaning 'land where rye is grown'; a topoLayton#714 in the U.S.English surname and place name from Old English leac (leek) and tun (settlement, enclosure, farWes#716 in the U.S.Short form of Wesley or Weston, from Old English west (west) combined with either leah (meadow,Kamden#718 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Camden, from the Old English surname and place name meaning 'winding valleyWestyn#724 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Weston, from Old English west (west) and tun (settlement, farm), mLee#727 in the U.S.From Old English leah meaning 'meadow,' 'clearing,' or 'woodland clearing'; one of the most comDustin#729 in the U.S.From the Old Norse name Thurston or the Old English surname Dustin, possibly from the Norse ThoHuxley#736 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name, possibly from the personal name Hucc or Hugh + Brixton#744 in the U.S.From the London district name Brixton, from Old English meaning 'Brixi's stone' or 'Brixi's setChandler#753 in the U.S.Candle maker or seller; from Old French chandelier (candle merchant), from chandelle (candle)Jamison#786 in the U.S.Son of James; an English patronymic surname meaning son of James, with James from the Hebrew YaJaxxon#793 in the U.S.Son of Jack; a modern stylized spelling of Jackson, where Jack derives from John, from Hebrew YTy#813 in the U.S.Short form of Tyler (tile maker), Tyson (son of Ty), or Tyrone (land of Owen in Irish); also usCoast#875 in the U.S.From Old French coste and Latin costa meaning rib, side, or edge; used as a given name evoking Jagger#885 in the U.S.From a northern English dialect word jagger meaning a peddler, a hawker, or a person who carts Kolson#887 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colson, itself a surname meaning son of Cole; Cole derives from Old EnglishTrey#890 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French treis meaning three; traditionally given to a third child, aScottie#909 in the U.S.From Scotland; a person from Scotland; English pet form of Scott, from Old English Scottas (theAspen#920 in the U.S.The aspen tree (Populus tremula); from Old English aespe (aspen tree, quaking tree)Frankie#922 in the U.S.Free man; or Frankish man; English pet form of Frank or Francis, from Germanic Frank (a member Halo#931 in the U.S.Ring of light; from Greek halos (disk of the sun or moon, circular threshing floor), used in ChJudson#934 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Judd, where Judd is a medieval diminutive of Jordan or Judah; JoKrue#937 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Crew, from Old French creue meaning an increase or new growth, lateRowdy#941 in the U.S.From the English adjective rowdy meaning boisterous, loud, or disorderly, used as a given name Mitchell#954 in the U.S.Medieval English surname and given name, a variant of Michael from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who Legacy#957 in the U.S.Something handed down from the past; an enduring heritage; from Old French legacie, from MedievMelvin#959 in the U.S.Likely derived from an old Celtic or Gaelic personal name, possibly from elements meaning councQuinton#976 in the U.S.Variant of Quentin, from Latin Quintinus meaning fifth, a diminutive of Quintus; also influencePalmer#995 in the U.S.Palm bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm frond from the Holy Land; from Old French palmier (palmLandry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the landArden#1005 in the U.S.Eagle valley; from Celtic ard (high) + den (valley); or the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, EnWatson#1011 in the U.S.Son of Walter; from the medieval English given name Wat (short form of Walter: ruler of the armGrey#1014 in the U.S.Grey; grey-haired; from Old English graeg (grey, grey-colored)Kace#1016 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) oChozyn#1018 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, a creative respelling of the English word 'chosen'Kooper#1024 in the U.S.Barrel maker; K-spelling variant of Cooper, from Middle English coupere (barrel maker)Gatlin#1026 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English gad (fellow, companion) or a variant of the German surname Gätlin; exDevon#1028 in the U.S.Defender; deep valley dwellers (the Dumnonii tribe); English county name Devon, from the CelticErnest#1040 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High Germa
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