English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Laken#990 in the U.S.American surname-style name evoking the Old English lac meaning lake or body of water; a modern▶Baylee#1016 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosu▶Ellen#1028 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)▶Cadence#1035 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow, a falling sequence of notes or beats; from Latin cadentia (falling), from cadere ▶Beverly#1046 in the U.S.Beaver stream; from Old English beofor (beaver) + leah (stream, clearing) — the original place ▶Whitney#1050 in the U.S.White island; from Old English hwit (white) + eg (island)▶Ellison#1067 in the U.S.Son of Elias; an English patronymic surname from the biblical name Elias (Elijah: my God is Yah▶Hayley#1068 in the U.S.Hay clearing or hay meadow; from Old English haeg (hay) + leah (clearing, meadow)▶Dana#1077 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from Ol▶Wendy#1097 in the U.S.Friend; invented or popularized by J. M. Barrie for Peter Pan; possibly a pet form of Gwendolen▶Sally#1098 in the U.S.Princess; English pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah (princess, noblewoman)▶Sunnie#1104 in the U.S.Sunny; a variant spelling of Sunny, from the English word sunny (bright, cheerful, like the sun▶Blessing#1112 in the U.S.Divine favor or gift; from Old English bletsian (to bless), related to blood in early ritual us▶Lizbeth#1116 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is ▶Sterling#1117 in the U.S.Of the highest quality; from Old English steorling (little star), referring to the star symbol ▶Spencer#1119 in the U.S.Dispenser of provisions; steward; from Old French despencier (one who gives out provisions), fr▶Libby#1123 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)▶Scarlette#1128 in the U.S.Red; scarlet cloth or color; double-t spelling variant of Scarlett, from Old French escarlate (▶Hadleigh#1131 in the U.S.Heathery meadow; Old English place name spelling of Hadley, from haed (heather) + leah (clearin▶Jillian#1132 in the U.S.Youthful; an English variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianu▶Lexie#1134 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to d▶Rylan#1135 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallach▶Susan#1136 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin Susanna▶Ann#1141 in the U.S.Grace, favor; English form of Anne/Anna, from Latin Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor)▶Princess#1145 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, ▶Marian#1151 in the U.S.Beloved; a blend of Mary (Hebrew Miriam: beloved, bitter, wished-for) and Ann (Hebrew Hannah: g▶Averi#1154 in the U.S.Elf counsel; a spelling variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Germanic Alberich (alb: e▶Harriet#1157 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:▶True#1167 in the U.S.Faithful, genuine, true; from Old English treowe (faithful, loyal, trustworthy)▶Wrenly#1168 in the U.S.Of or like the wren; a modern compound of Wren (the small bird) + the -ly suffix▶Ashly#1180 in the U.S.Ash tree clearing; a spelling variant of Ashley, from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (clear▶Maple#1188 in the U.S.The maple tree; from Old English mapultreow (maple tree), from mapulder (maple)▶Wyatt#1194 in the U.S.Brave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)▶Raylynn#1201 in the U.S.Ray of light combined with -lynn (Welsh: lake); modern American compound name▶Mollie#1206 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-for▶Heavenly#1229 in the U.S.Of heaven; celestial; divine; from Old English heofon (the sky, the dwelling place of God) + -l▶Alyson#1234 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid:▶Tillie#1236 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: stre▶Hollis#1237 in the U.S.At the holly trees; from Old English holegn (holly tree) — a topographic surname for families l▶Joan#1238 in the U.S.God is gracious; English feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious) via La▶Kit#1240 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of C▶Raylee#1249 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ray (English: beam of light, from Latin radius) and -lee (Old English: meado▶Ripley#1250 in the U.S.Strip of land; Hrype's clearing; from Old English place name Ripley, meaning a strip meadow or ▶Emberlyn#1251 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ember (a glowing fragment of fire) and -lyn (Welsh: lake, or English feminin▶Austyn#1259 in the U.S.Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive of▶Fern#1261 in the U.S.The fern plant; from Old English fearn (the fern — a flowerless vascular plant that reproduces ▶Rae#1265 in the U.S.Ewe; ray of light; short form of Rachel (Hebrew: ewe, female sheep) or a feminine variant of Ra▶Layne#1274 in the U.S.A narrow road or path▶Kailey#1284 in the U.S.Slender, fair; variant of Kayleigh▶Lindsey#1285 in the U.S.Lincoln's wetland or island; from an English place name▶Madisyn#1286 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; gift of God▶Hailee#1291 in the U.S.Hay clearing or meadow▶Robyn#1296 in the U.S.Bright fame, shining with renown▶Ansley#1314 in the U.S.Ann's meadow or clearing▶Kynlee#1317 in the U.S.Royal meadow; from the Gaelic kin (head, chief) and Old English leah (clearing)▶Marlow#1319 in the U.S.Drained lake, lake remnants▶Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from Hilary▶Ryder#1332 in the U.S.Mounted warrior, one who rides a horse▶Addyson#1337 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earth▶Sailor#1341 in the U.S.One who sails, a mariner▶Liz#1348 in the U.S.My God is an oath; devoted to God▶Heather#1352 in the U.S.The heather plant, a flowering shrub of the Scottish moors▶Hollyn#1353 in the U.S.Holly tree; the evergreen plant with red berries▶May#1357 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet form▶Nelly#1358 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of Helen▶Kollins#1371 in the U.S.Descendant of Colin; dove's child▶Tinsley#1373 in the U.S.Tynni's meadow or clearing▶Haylee#1374 in the U.S.Hay clearing or meadow▶Anniston#1386 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or town▶Scotlyn#1390 in the U.S.From Scotland; Scottish land▶Rain#1394 in the U.S.Rain, the falling of water from the sky▶Harlyn#1397 in the U.S.Hare meadow; hare clearing▶Honesty#1401 in the U.S.Truthfulness, integrity, sincerity▶Jewel#1402 in the U.S.A precious gem, something greatly treasured▶Dottie#1406 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's gift▶Macey#1418 in the U.S.Matthew's estate or settlement▶Emberlee#1425 in the U.S.Ember meadow; glowing fire clearing▶Kaylin#1429 in the U.S.Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caol▶Addisyn#1433 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earth▶Journie#1437 in the U.S.A journey, a voyage, the path of life▶Everley#1440 in the U.S.Ever's clearing; from the Old English place name▶Raine#1447 in the U.S.Rain; also queen in French (reine)▶Rayleigh#1448 in the U.S.Roe clearing or meadow; from Rayleigh in Essex▶Nashly#1452 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compound▶Shirley#1453 in the U.S.Bright clearing or meadow, from Old English scir (bright) and leah (clearing)▶Loyalty#1458 in the U.S.Fidelity, devotion, steadfast allegiance▶Nell#1460 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or Helen▶
English Boy Names
Palmer#995 in the U.S.Palm bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm frond from the Holy Land; from Old French palmier (palm▶Landry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the land▶Vance#996 in the U.S.Dweller near the marshes; from Middle English fens or fan (marsh, fen); or from a place called ▶Kace#999 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) o▶Turner#1006 in the U.S.One who works a lathe; from Old French torneor (lathe operator), from torner (to turn on a lath▶Korbin#1010 in the U.S.Raven; from Old French Corbin (raven-colored, dark), from corbeau (raven)▶Mike#1011 in the U.S.Who is like God? — English short form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like God?)▶Harley#1017 in the U.S.Hare's meadow; from Old English hara (hare) + leah (clearing, meadow)▶Randy#1019 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or ▶Kartier#1023 in the U.S.Maker of carts; a spelling inspired by the Cartier luxury jeweler, combining Carter (cart drive▶Wren#1025 in the U.S.The wren; from Old English wrenna (the small brown songbird, Troglodytes troglodytes)▶Cashton#1028 in the U.S.Cash's town; modern compound of Cash (possibly from Latin cassa: box, or from the word cash) an▶Denzel#1034 in the U.S.From the high stronghold; from Denzell, a place in Cornwall, England; of uncertain Cornish etym▶Bronson#1035 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English personal name Brun/Brand (dark, brown) + -son▶Thatcher#1037 in the U.S.One who thatches roofs; from Middle English thacchere (roof thatcher), from thatchen (to thatch▶Leighton#1039 in the U.S.Herb garden settlement; from Old English leac-tun (leek garden/farm, herb settlement)▶Ollie#1044 in the U.S.Olive tree; symbol of peace; English pet form of Oliver or Olivia, from Latin olivarius (olive ▶Billy#1047 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + h▶Sunny#1049 in the U.S.Sunny; bright and cheerful; from English sunny (full of sunshine, bright), from Old English sun▶Slade#1051 in the U.S.Valley; flat-bottomed valley; from Old English slaed (valley, dell, wooded hollow)▶Larry#1068 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentu▶Ever#1070 in the U.S.Always; eternal; from Old English aefre (ever, always, at all times)▶Kooper#1082 in the U.S.Barrel maker; K-spelling variant of Cooper, from Middle English coupere (barrel maker)▶Ernest#1083 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High Germa▶Marlon#1084 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a f▶Rodney#1085 in the U.S.Hroda's island; or island of reeds; from Old English Hroda + eg (island), a Somerset place name▶Jream#1095 in the U.S.Dream; a creative phonetic spelling of Dream, with the D replaced by J to create an entirely ne▶Tylan#1100 in the U.S.Tile maker; variant of Tyler, from Old French tieulier (tile maker)▶Branson#1101 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English/Norse personal name Brand (sword, flame) + -son▶Fox#1111 in the U.S.The fox; cunning, clever; from Old English fox (the fox animal), used as a byname and then a su▶Draven#1120 in the U.S.Of the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of Ra▶Bobby#1123 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: ▶Gary#1130 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names c▶Knowledge#1141 in the U.S.Learning; understanding; wisdom; from Middle English knowleche (understanding, comprehension)▶Ash#1147 in the U.S.Ash tree; from Old English aesc (the ash tree, Fraxinus excelsior)▶Kit#1150 in the U.S.Pure; follower of Christ; English pet form of Christopher (Greek Christophoros: bearer of Chris▶Aven#1154 in the U.S.River; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its nam▶Wiley#1159 in the U.S.Resolute warrior; from a diminutive of William (wig: war + helm: protection) or a place name; a▶Elvis#1169 in the U.S.All wise; elf friend; from Old Norse Álvís (all-wise) or Elf + wise (elfin wisdom)▶Bryant#1175 in the U.S.High; noble; strong; a surname form of Brian, from Celtic Brigantia (high, noble, exalted)▶Terry#1186 in the U.S.Power of the tribe; English form of the Germanic name Theodoric or a pet form of Terence, from ▶Dayton#1188 in the U.S.David's town; from the English place name Dayton (day's town or possibly from the personal name▶Bishop#1194 in the U.S.Overseer; supervisor; from Greek episkopos (epi: over + skopos: watcher, supervisor), via Latin▶Cedar#1197 in the U.S.The cedar tree; from Greek kedros (cedar, juniper), through Latin cedrus and Old French cedre▶Crosby#1198 in the U.S.Cross farm; farm at the crossroads; from Old Norse kross (cross) + byr (farm, settlement)▶Kole#1200 in the U.S.Coal; dark; swarthy; K-spelling variant of Cole, from Middle English col (charcoal, coal) or a ▶Cove#1207 in the U.S.Small bay; sheltered inlet; from Old English cofa (room, chamber, bay) — a small sheltered inde▶Gus#1212 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin august▶Kendall#1231 in the U.S.Valley of the River Kent▶Noble#1233 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguished▶Wylie#1234 in the U.S.Well-watered meadow, spring clearing▶Cayde#1235 in the U.S.Round, barrel; short and stout▶Marley#1238 in the U.S.Pleasant wood or clearing▶Perry#1242 in the U.S.Pear tree, one who lives near a pear tree▶Riot#1243 in the U.S.A violent public disturbance; uproar, energy▶Braden#1246 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmon▶Harlow#1251 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hill▶Granger#1255 in the U.S.Farmer, keeper of the granary▶Kolt#1256 in the U.S.Young horse, colt▶Jessie#1261 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholds▶Bailey#1266 in the U.S.Bailiff, steward, officer of the law▶Kolby#1268 in the U.S.Dark village, coal town▶Kolsen#1269 in the U.S.Son of coal; modern compound▶Maxton#1274 in the U.S.Mack's town; greatest settlement▶Coleman#1279 in the U.S.Dove keeper; follower of Saint Columba▶Graysen#1281 in the U.S.Son of the grey-haired man▶Will#1283 in the U.S.Resolute protector, strong-willed guard▶Booker#1286 in the U.S.Bookbinder, one who works with books▶Karsyn#1287 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller▶Kamdyn#1295 in the U.S.Winding valley; from the place name▶Oakland#1296 in the U.S.Land of oak trees▶Trent#1299 in the U.S.The trespasser; the flooding river▶Benton#1305 in the U.S.Town in the bent grass or curved land▶Dale#1306 in the U.S.Valley, low-lying land between hills▶Kross#1311 in the U.S.The cross, crossroads▶Norman#1313 in the U.S.Man of the North, Northman▶Rafe#1315 in the U.S.God has healed, divine healer▶Harris#1319 in the U.S.Son of Harry; son of the heir▶Kendrix#1325 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal power▶Rylo#1327 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearing▶Freddy#1328 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peace▶Haiden#1329 in the U.S.Hay valley; heathen▶Mayson#1332 in the U.S.Stone worker, one who builds with stone▶West#1338 in the U.S.The west direction; toward the setting sun▶Clifford#1340 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff crossing▶Daylen#1341 in the U.S.Bright light of day; day's clearing▶Gray#1343 in the U.S.The color gray; grey-haired▶Micheal#1346 in the U.S.Who is like God? (none is like God)▶Roan#1350 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; roan color▶Jet#1353 in the U.S.Jet-black gemstone; rapid flight▶Eliot#1369 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; variant of Elijah▶Lenny#1372 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of Leonard▶Sidney#1374 in the U.S.Wide island; Saint Denis's island▶Willie#1375 in the U.S.Resolute protector; diminutive of William▶Steele#1387 in the U.S.Steel; strong as steel, the metal▶Zack#1388 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembers▶Anson#1390 in the U.S.Son of Ann; son of the gracious one▶Ripley#1398 in the U.S.Strip of land; narrow clearing▶Westen#1399 in the U.S.Western settlement; town in the west▶Judd#1410 in the U.S.Praised, celebrated, praised one▶Cypress#1416 in the U.S.Cypress tree, the tall evergreen tree▶Link#1417 in the U.S.A link, connection; short for Lincoln▶Nick#1418 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Zackary#1420 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembers▶Alder#1421 in the U.S.Alder tree, the riverside tree▶Milton#1428 in the U.S.Mill settlement; village with a mill▶Huxton#1437 in the U.S.Hugh's settlement; Hugh's town▶Jaxtyn#1455 in the U.S.Son of Jack; God is gracious▶Kip#1456 in the U.S.From the pointed hill; young male sheep▶Pierson#1458 in the U.S.Son of Pier/Peter; son of the rock▶Rylen#1460 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearing▶Valor#1463 in the U.S.Courage, bravery, heroic valor▶Darrell#1465 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darling▶
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