English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Blakelynn#1469 in the U.S.a modern American coinage blending the name Blake (originally from Old English meaning 'black' ▶Kenley#1471 in the U.S.Royal meadow; king's clearing▶Myah#1473 in the U.S.A modern American variant spelling of Maya or Mia, used as a given name in its own right; the f▶Rosalind#1475 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).▶Winslow#1476 in the U.S.Wine's hill or burial mound, from the Old English name Wine ("friend") and hlaw ("hill, mound")▶Alaiyah#1478 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely an elaborated spelling of Aaliyah▶Cherish#1480 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the verb 'cherish', meaning 'to treasure' or 'to hold dear', ul▶Harleigh#1481 in the U.S.Hare meadow▶Hartley#1482 in the U.S.From the Old English elements 'heorot' (stag) and 'leah' (clearing, meadow), meaning 'stag clea▶Journei#1483 in the U.S.A modern creative respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel,▶Navi#1485 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'navi' meaning 'prophet'.▶Erica#1487 in the U.S.Feminine form of Eric, from Old Norse Eiríkr, combining 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler),▶Louella#1489 in the U.S.an English coinage blending Lou/Louise (from Germanic 'famous warrior') with Ella, popularized ▶Noel#1490 in the U.S.From the French 'Noël', meaning 'Christmas', derived from Latin 'natalis' (relating to birth, i▶Emryn#1492 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely adapted from the Welsh Emrys (form of Ambrose, 'immortal') and shape▶Keilany#1493 in the U.S.A modern invented name, probably blending the popular -lani/-ani sound of Hawaiian-influenced n▶Marissa#1495 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Marisa/Maris, from Latin 'maris' (of the sea), linked to the epithet 'stella▶Rosalynn#1497 in the U.S.A variant of Rosalind/Rosaline, combining the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with a second element; popula▶Symphony#1498 in the U.S.from the English word for a harmonious musical composition, ultimately from Greek symphonia 'co▶Theresa#1499 in the U.S.possibly from Greek 'theros' meaning 'summer' or 'therizo' meaning 'to harvest'; the ultimate o▶Cooper#1501 in the U.S.Barrel maker▶Elinor#1502 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old Occitan Aliénor; often interpreted as 'the other Aenor', ▶Emmalynn#1504 in the U.S.Modern blend of Emma and the -lynn suffix▶Majesty#1505 in the U.S.From the English word 'majesty' (grandeur, sovereign dignity), via Old French from Latin 'maies▶Alannah#1506 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"▶Avaya#1507 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely an elaboration of Ava with an extra syllable; no establish▶Mylee#1512 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Miley, which originated as a nickname ('Smiley') rather than a name▶Calla#1514 in the U.S.Beauty; also a flower name (calla lily)▶Eleanore#1515 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old French Aliénor, of uncertain origin, sometimes explained ▶Kyndall#1518 in the U.S.a modern respelling of Kendall, an English surname meaning 'valley of the River Kent'▶Tabitha#1519 in the U.S.from the Aramaic word 'tabita' meaning 'gazelle'; in the New Testament Tabitha was a woman rais▶Valley#1520 in the U.S.A modern English nature name from the word 'valley', a low area of land between hills or mounta▶Emori#1523 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant of Emery/Emory; it has no distinct ancient etym▶Lori#1524 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus 'laurel'▶Laynee#1528 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Laney, a pet form of Elaine or the surname Lane▶Leora#1529 in the U.S.from Hebrew, a variant of Liora, derived from 'li' ('to me') and 'or' ('light'), meaning 'my li▶Roselynn#1531 in the U.S.Blend of Rose and the suffix -lynn▶Zylah#1532 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely a respelling of Zila/Zillah or an invented blend; no established anc▶Kadence#1533 in the U.S.A modern word name, a respelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia "a falling" via the musical te▶Londynn#1534 in the U.S.From the place name London, used as a modern given name▶Winry#1536 in the U.S.a modern name popularized by the Fullmetal Alchemist character Winry Rockbell, without an estab▶Alyvia#1537 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboli▶Brynnlee#1538 in the U.S.modern coinage combining Brynn (Welsh 'hill') with the popular -lee/-leigh suffix▶Camellia#1539 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph Kamel▶Janie#1541 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Jane)▶Kaylynn#1542 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Kay' (or Kayla) and the fashionable suffix '-lynn'.▶Laikyn#1543 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Laken/Lakyn, a name popularized as a creative feminine form; no e▶Maven#1544 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur (from the vocabulary word, via Yiddish meyvn)▶Tyla#1546 in the U.S.modern feminine form of Tyler, an English occupational surname meaning "tiler, layer of tiles"▶Lillianna#1550 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium',▶Marlene#1551 in the U.S.Blend of Maria and Magdalena (Mary Magdalene)▶Alissa#1553 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Alyssa, linked to the flower alyssum (from Greek a- "not" + lyssa "madnes▶Ellowyn#1556 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Elle/Ellow- with the ending -wyn ("fair, blessed")▶Jaelynn#1559 in the U.S.a modern American coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular suffix -lynn▶Kamille#1561 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)▶Keila#1562 in the U.S.Possibly from the biblical Hebrew place name Keilah; in modern usage often a coined variant of ▶Sybil#1564 in the U.S.Prophetess, oracle (from Greek sibylla)▶Dixie#1565 in the U.S.From the term 'Dixie' for the American South, of debated origin, sometimes tied to French 'dix'▶Emmarie#1566 in the U.S.modern blend of Emma and Marie▶Jaelyn#1568 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular -lyn suffix▶Keeley#1569 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe; the element 'caol' means 'slender', and t▶Laynie#1570 in the U.S.A modern American name, typically a pet form of Elaine or a feminine elaboration of the surname▶Hailie#1574 in the U.S.Hay clearing (variant of Hailey/Hayley)▶Janessa#1575 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gra▶Camden#1577 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname combining Old English 'camp' (enclosure) and 'denu' (val▶Kailyn#1578 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Kai/Kay with the popular -lyn suffix; also a variant of Ka▶Georgie#1587 in the U.S.A diminutive of George/Georgia, from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.▶Kianna#1588 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Kiana; sometimes linked to the Hawaiian form of Diana▶Story#1590 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'story', meaning a tale or narrative, ultimately from Latin 'hi▶Tyler#1591 in the U.S.Tiler, one who lays tiles▶Blakeleigh#1594 in the U.S.Dark or pale meadow (decorative respelling of the surname Blakely)▶Cecily#1595 in the U.S.English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin 'caecus' (blind).▶Kasey#1597 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, derived from 'cathasach' mean▶Memphis#1599 in the U.S.from the ancient Egyptian capital city Memphis; the Greek name derives from Egyptian 'Men-nefer▶Annabel#1601 in the U.S.Lovable; later read as 'grace' plus 'beautiful'▶Avalon#1602 in the U.S.From Arthurian legend's island of Avalon, derived from a Celtic/Welsh root for 'apple' ('afal')▶Geneva#1603 in the U.S.From the place name Geneva (Latin Genava), from a Celtic root *genu- "bend," referring to the b▶Letty#1607 in the U.S.A diminutive of Letitia/Lettice, from Latin 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.▶Azuri#1611 in the U.S.Inspired by 'azure,' sky-blue▶Diamond#1612 in the U.S.From the gemstone, via Latin 'diamas' from Greek 'adamas' ('unconquerable, hardest metal'), giv▶Gisselle#1613 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," h▶Larissa#1615 in the U.S.From the ancient Greek city Larissa, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to a word for 'cita▶Yvette#1616 in the U.S.feminine diminutive of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning "yew (wood)," by extension "archer"▶Abbie#1617 in the U.S.A diminutive of Abigail, from Hebrew 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father is joy'.▶Agatha#1618 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'▶Jersey#1620 in the U.S.A modern place name from Jersey, a Channel Island (and US state name New Jersey); the island na▶Storm#1621 in the U.S.Storm, tempest▶Vaeda#1622 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Vada/Veda; the underlying Veda comes from Sanskrit 'veda' meaning '▶Amia#1623 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contemp▶Dolly#1624 in the U.S.Diminutive of Dorothy ('gift of God')▶Dove#1625 in the U.S.From the English word 'dove' (the bird), a symbol of peace and gentleness.▶Nariah#1626 in the U.S.modern American coinage, likely influenced by Mariah and Nia▶Pepper#1627 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the word for the spice 'pepper' (ultimately from Latin 'piper')▶Amaria#1630 in the U.S.A modern American name, often felt as an elaboration of Amara or a blend with Maria; it also co▶Georgiana#1631 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworker (feminine of George)▶Harlynn#1632 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Har-' (from Harlow/Harper) and the suffix '-lynn'.▶Hellen#1633 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Helen, from Greek Helene, traditionally associated with helios "sun" or t▶Jaylin#1635 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of Jayl▶Kaelyn#1636 in the U.S.modern blend of Kay/Kayla with the suffix -lyn▶Katrina#1637 in the U.S.A variant of Catherine/Katarina, traditionally associated with Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.▶Millicent#1639 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Amalaswintha, combining 'amal' (work) and 'swinth' (strength), via Old F▶Tianna#1642 in the U.S.Modern variant of Tiana; short form of Tatiana/Christiana▶Adore#1643 in the U.S.From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); use▶Constance#1645 in the U.S.Constancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)▶Malky#1648 in the U.S.A Yiddish given name from Hebrew 'malki' meaning 'my king' or 'my queen', popular in Orthodox J▶Judy#1653 in the U.S.Woman of Judea (diminutive of Judith)▶Nasya#1655 in the U.S.A modern feminine name; occasionally connected to a Hebrew sense "miracle/work of God," but lar▶Adalie#1657 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).▶Caeli#1660 in the U.S.modern usage, either from Latin 'caeli' ('of the sky/heavens') or as a respelling of Kayley/Cay▶Cindy#1661 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the god▶Kenya#1662 in the U.S.A place name from the East African country Kenya, named for Mount Kenya, whose name likely come▶Lotus#1663 in the U.S.Lotus flower▶
English Boy Names
Kallen#1469 in the U.S.Pure, slender; mighty warrior▶Kolten#1470 in the U.S.Coal settlement; village near a coal mine▶Zavian#1475 in the U.S.A modern American name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Xavier (from the Basque place nam▶Carver#1478 in the U.S.From an English occupational surname for a carver or sculptor of wood or stone, now used as a g▶Cecil#1479 in the U.S.Blind (from Roman family name Caecilius)▶Haven#1484 in the U.S.from the English word 'haven', from Old English 'hæfen' meaning 'harbor' or 'place of safety, r▶Scout#1486 in the U.S.One who scouts or observes ahead▶Jaxen#1488 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Jackson/Jaxon, from an English surname meaning "son of Jack" (Jac▶Kyzen#1489 in the U.S.Modern invented name, loosely associated with 'improvement'▶Laken#1490 in the U.S.Modern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.▶Koe#1491 in the U.S.modern American name, likely a respelling of Coe or Cole▶Rush#1493 in the U.S.from an English surname, originally a topographic name for someone who lived among rushes, or a▶Terrell#1495 in the U.S.From an English surname, possibly from Norman French 'tirel' (stubborn person, one who pulls). ▶Luther#1499 in the U.S.Army of the people (Germanic origin)▶Orson#1500 in the U.S.From a Norman French nickname from Latin 'ursus' (bear), meaning 'bear cub'.▶Truth#1501 in the U.S.the English word "truth" used as a virtue name▶Warner#1502 in the U.S.From a Norman-introduced Germanic personal name combining 'warin' (guard) and 'heri' (army), gi▶Baron#1506 in the U.S.Nobleman; originally 'man, warrior'▶Coy#1507 in the U.S.From the English adjective 'coy' ('shy, quiet'), from Old French 'coi' from Latin 'quietus' ('a▶Lamar#1515 in the U.S.From a French surname, originally a place name 'la mare' ('the pool/pond'). Widely used as a gi▶Payton#1516 in the U.S.Pæga's town▶Taylen#1517 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Tay-' (from Taylor) and the fashionable '-len' ending.▶Finneas#1519 in the U.S.Variant of Phineas; traditionally 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'▶Hampton#1521 in the U.S.from an Old English place name and surname meaning "home settlement" or "settlement by a meadow▶Terrence#1524 in the U.S.from the Roman family name Terentius, of uncertain origin; sometimes linked to Latin 'terere' (▶Conway#1526 in the U.S.From the River Conwy; or Gaelic 'yellow hound'▶Eddy#1528 in the U.S.A diminutive of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" combined with weard "g▶Gerard#1529 in the U.S.Brave with the spear (Germanic ger 'spear' + hard 'brave')▶Ranger#1533 in the U.S.from the English occupational term for a forest keeper or gamekeeper▶Slater#1540 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname for a roofer who works with slate.▶Virgil#1542 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Vergilius, of uncertain meaning, borne by the poet Virgil; the spell▶Zealand#1543 in the U.S.from the place name (the Danish island Zealand or the province), ultimately meaning 'sea land'▶Chozyn#1544 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, a creative respelling of the English word 'chosen'▶Jonathon#1545 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. In the B▶Kyng#1547 in the U.S.Stylized respelling of the word name 'King', from Old English 'cyning' ('ruler, monarch').▶Linden#1548 in the U.S.From the English word for the linden (lime) tree, used as a surname and given name; ultimately ▶Nickolas#1549 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Skylar#1550 in the U.S.Respelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'shelter'.▶Townes#1551 in the U.S.from an English surname meaning "of the town," from Old English tun ("settlement, enclosure")▶Eason#1553 in the U.S.from a Scottish/English surname, a patronymic likely meaning 'son of Ee' (a pet form of Adam or▶Lenox#1554 in the U.S.a variant of Lennox, from a Scottish district name (the Lennox), thought to derive from Gaelic ▶Quintin#1555 in the U.S.A variant of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (from Quintus, 'fifth'), traditionally given to ▶Sammy#1556 in the U.S.God has heard (diminutive of Samuel)▶Vernon#1557 in the U.S.From a Norman place name brought to England, from Gaulish 'verno' ('alder tree') plus a locativ▶Clarence#1558 in the U.S.From the medieval English dukedom of Clarence (named for the town of Clare in Suffolk), ultimat▶Holland#1562 in the U.S.A transferred place name and surname referring to the Holland region; from Middle Dutch 'holt l▶Alton#1566 in the U.S.Town at the source of the river▶Nate#1570 in the U.S.Short form of Nathan/Nathaniel, from Hebrew 'natan' (he gave) and 'Netan'el' (God has given).▶Reagan#1571 in the U.S.from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," with Riagán thought to mean "little k▶Shaun#1573 in the U.S.an anglicized phonetic spelling of the Irish Seán, a form of John, from Hebrew meaning 'God is ▶Aston#1575 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname meaning 'east town' or 'eastern settlement' (Old English▶Everette#1576 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boar▶Honor#1577 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue n▶Kelly#1579 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'▶Lester#1580 in the U.S.From the English place name Leicester, meaning a Roman camp (Latin 'castra') by the river Legra▶Radley#1583 in the U.S.from an English place name and surname meaning 'red meadow' or 'reedy clearing', from Old Engli▶Smith#1584 in the U.S.from the English occupational surname meaning 'metalworker' or 'blacksmith', from Old English '▶Tristian#1585 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Tristan, a name from Celtic/Arthurian legend; the spelling was inf▶Coby#1590 in the U.S.Diminutive of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' / 'holder of the heel'.▶Emmet#1591 in the U.S.from an English surname derived from the medieval female name Emma (a diminutive Emmet)▶Todd#1596 in the U.S.Fox▶Braydon#1597 in the U.S.Respelling of Braden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, from 'bradan' ('salmon'); popular as a ▶Gentry#1598 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from the word gentry (Old French genterie), referring to people▶Kaisyn#1599 in the U.S.Modern invented name (respelling of Kason)▶Zaidyn#1603 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Zaid/Zay with the popular -den/-dyn suffix▶Randall#1612 in the U.S.A medieval form of Randolf, from Germanic elements 'rand' (rim of a shield) and 'wulf' (wolf), ▶Gibson#1616 in the U.S.Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)▶Irving#1617 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or fresh▶Jaylin#1619 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of Jayl▶Keagan#1620 in the U.S.Variant of Keegan, from Irish Mac Aodhagáin, a patronymic from 'Aodh' (a Celtic fire god, meani▶Benji#1627 in the U.S.Son of the right hand (diminutive of Benjamin)▶Divine#1628 in the U.S.Godly or heavenly; from the Latin divinus meaning of the gods, related to divus meaning god▶Indigo#1629 in the U.S.A word name for the blue-violet color and dye, from Greek indikon "Indian substance," i.e. the ▶Kent#1631 in the U.S.From the county of Kent, a Celtic-derived place name possibly meaning 'coast' or 'border'.▶Lake#1632 in the U.S.from the English word "lake," used as a nature name and topographic surname▶Everson#1640 in the U.S.Son of Ever (surname-derived)▶Jessiah#1641 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift') with the biblical '-iah' suffix as in Josiah.▶Mickey#1644 in the U.S.a pet form of Michael, from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?'▶Nehemias#1645 in the U.S.the Latinate/Spanish and Portuguese form of Nehemiah, from Hebrew 'Nechemya' meaning 'Yahweh co▶Brent#1649 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from place names, thought to come from a Celtic or Old English ▶Chester#1650 in the U.S.Camp, fortress (from Latin castra)▶Fredrick#1651 in the U.S.Variant of Frederick, from Germanic 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler), 'peaceful ruler'.▶Haze#1653 in the U.S.A modern American given name from the English word 'haze', also used as a short form of Hayes o▶Jhett#1655 in the U.S.a modern American respelling of Jett, from the English word for the deep-black gemstone 'jet' (▶Montana#1656 in the U.S.A place name from the US state of Montana, derived from the Spanish 'montaña' ('mountain'), ult▶Tayden#1658 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining 'Tay-' (as in Taylor) with the fashionable '-den' suffix.▶Aziah#1659 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant linked to the Hebrew Azariah "Yahweh has helped▶Chevy#1660 in the U.S.From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given name▶
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