English Baby Names
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English Girl Names
Alannah#1674 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Camellia#1676 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph KamelDenise#1677 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeMarissa#1679 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Marisa/Maris, from Latin 'maris' (of the sea), linked to the epithet 'stellaFrancis#1685 in the U.S.FrenchmanMaliah#1688 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria; also influenced by trendy '-iAlaiah#1692 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeBrynnlee#1694 in the U.S.modern coinage combining Brynn (Welsh 'hill') with the popular -lee/-leigh suffixJaelynn#1696 in the U.S.a modern American coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular suffix -lynnKamille#1697 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)Laynee#1698 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Laney, a pet form of Elaine or the surname LaneTahlia#1700 in the U.S.Dew of God; heaven's dewAgatha#1703 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'Delanie#1705 in the U.S.a feminine variant of the Irish surname Delaney, from Ó Dubhshláine, combining 'dubh' ('dark') Aleyah#1710 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeAzura#1713 in the U.S.Sky blueLaikyn#1725 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Laken/Lakyn, a name popularized as a creative feminine form; no eLori#1726 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus 'laurel'Milania#1727 in the U.S.Gracious, dearAmerica#1734 in the U.S.Ruler, kingBowie#1736 in the U.S.YellowJanessa#1741 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is graJaylin#1742 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylJosephina#1743 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Joseph (Hebrew Yosef), 'he will add / God will increase'.Zella#1746 in the U.S.Invented English name that arose in the 19th century; no established lexical meaningLucinda#1750 in the U.S.Literary elaboration of Lucia, from Latin 'lux' (light); first used by Cervantes in 'Don QuixotLynlee#1751 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lynn ('lake') and Lee ('clearing, meadow'); a euphonic coined name.Myah#1752 in the U.S.A modern American variant spelling of Maya or Mia, used as a given name in its own right; the fNovalynn#1755 in the U.S.NewClarity#1759 in the U.S.Clarity, lucidityMajesty#1762 in the U.S.From the English word 'majesty' (grandeur, sovereign dignity), via Old French from Latin 'maiesMayla#1763 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessMylee#1765 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Miley, which originated as a nickname ('Smiley') rather than a nameRosemarie#1767 in the U.S.Dew of the seaAdalie#1769 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).Gwyneth#1771 in the U.S.Irish peopleMaryann#1773 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessSaphira#1775 in the U.S.From Greek 'sappheiros' (sapphire), via the biblical name Sapphira.Adore#1777 in the U.S.From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); useDolly#1781 in the U.S.Diminutive of Dorothy ('gift of God')Harlowe#1784 in the U.S.From the English place name/surname Harlow, from Old English elements meaning 'army hill' or 'hJailani#1785 in the U.S.From the Arabic nisba 'Jilani/Gilani' meaning 'from Gilan', a region by the Caspian Sea; carrieLondynn#1789 in the U.S.From the place name London, used as a modern given nameShayla#1793 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdayTess#1794 in the U.S.SummerBrinlee#1798 in the U.S.Burned clearingHellen#1800 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Helen, from Greek Helene, traditionally associated with helios "sun" or tIvie#1801 in the U.S.the ivy plant, climbing vineLane#1805 in the U.S.Lane, pathAmaria#1808 in the U.S.A modern American name, often felt as an elaboration of Amara or a blend with Maria; it also coAustin#1810 in the U.S.Medieval English contracted form of Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustus meaning 'great', Dayanna#1811 in the U.S.Divine, goddesslikeGisselle#1812 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," hRyder#1815 in the U.S.Mounted warrior, one who rides a horseTianna#1817 in the U.S.Modern variant of Tiana; short form of Tatiana/ChristianaBelinda#1819 in the U.S.BeautifulClaira#1820 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousEmmarie#1821 in the U.S.modern blend of Emma and MarieJermani#1823 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningKailyn#1825 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Kai/Kay with the popular -lyn suffix; also a variant of KaLotus#1826 in the U.S.Lotus flowerLuana#1827 in the U.S.Hawaiian 'to enjoy, be content, happy'; in Italian/Portuguese use, often explained as a blend oMarianne#1828 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessSaraya#1830 in the U.S.My princessStory#1831 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'story', meaning a tale or narrative, ultimately from Latin 'hiAlyvia#1833 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboliBobbi#1834 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta (from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame') and sometimes of Barbara (Greek 'fLoyalty#1838 in the U.S.Fidelity, devotion, steadfast allegianceMarlo#1839 in the U.S.From the surname/place name Marlow, Old English for 'land remaining after the draining of a lakMaryjane#1840 in the U.S.Combination of Mary and JaneAvril#1845 in the U.S.To open, to uncoverBrenna#1846 in the U.S.Fire, torch, swordDarlene#1847 in the U.S.TorchEmberleigh#1849 in the U.S.Modern English compound of 'Ember' (Old English 'aemerge', a glowing coal) and 'Leigh' (Old EngFrancine#1850 in the U.S.French feminine form of Francis (Latin Franciscus), from the tribal name of the Franks: 'FrenchGreer#1851 in the U.S.Watchful, alertBeckett#1856 in the U.S.BeakGlory#1859 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'glory' (fame, renown, honor, splendour), from Latin gloria via Old French gloJireh#1862 in the U.S. Yahweh seesPaityn#1863 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Peyton/Payton, from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's tPippa#1864 in the U.S.lover of horsesStormie#1865 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentEmilee#1867 in the U.S.Respelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, often interpreted as 'rival' or 'eageKacie#1868 in the U.S.VigilantJudy#1874 in the U.S.Woman of Judea (diminutive of Judith)Kasey#1876 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, derived from 'cathasach' meanSidney#1878 in the U.S.Wide meadow, wide island (or from Saint-Denis)Azuri#1883 in the U.S.Inspired by 'azure,' sky-blueDivine#1888 in the U.S.Eternal, heavenly, holy, godlikeIlani#1890 in the U.S.TreeRaleigh#1894 in the U.S.Red clearingBryleigh#1896 in the U.S.Modern blend of 'Bry' and the suffix -leighKarlee#1898 in the U.S.Free man (feminine form of Charles/Carl)Millicent#1900 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Amalaswintha, combining 'amal' (work) and 'swinth' (strength), via Old FIzzy#1903 in the U.S.Pet form most often of Isabel/Isabella (medieval variants of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Pepper#1907 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the word for the spice 'pepper' (ultimately from Latin 'piper')Riverlynn#1908 in the U.S.RiverbankViolett#1909 in the U.S.Purple (the color)Carlee#1911 in the U.S.a modern feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free maChevelle#1912 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenChosen#1913 in the U.S.English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with theDenim#1914 in the U.S.Word name from the fabric denim, from French serge de Nimes 'serge from Nimes'.Heidy#1917 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobilityLillith#1919 in the U.S.Of the night
English Boy Names
Sylvan#1674 in the U.S.Wood, forestXaiden#1675 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeBeauden#1677 in the U.S.BeautifulEllison#1679 in the U.S.From the surname Ellison 'son of Ellis (Elias/Elijah)', from Hebrew Eliyahu 'my God is Yahweh'Gibson#1680 in the U.S.Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)Kyng#1684 in the U.S.Stylized respelling of the word name 'King', from Old English 'cyning' ('ruler, monarch').Mayson#1686 in the U.S.Stone worker, one who builds with stoneReagan#1687 in the U.S.from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," with Riagán thought to mean "little kCaelum#1690 in the U.S.DoveDarrell#1691 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darlingRansom#1695 in the U.S.From an English surname, a patronymic 'son of Rand(olph)'; also evokes the word 'ransom' ('redeRaylen#1696 in the U.S.Modern blend of the element Ray (beam of light) with the suffix -len; no fixed lexical meaningChad#1701 in the U.S.BattleJosh#1703 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationJudd#1704 in the U.S.Praised, celebrated, praised oneLevy#1705 in the U.S.Joined, attachedAxle#1709 in the U.S.Father is peaceGerard#1713 in the U.S.Brave with the spear (Germanic ger 'spear' + hard 'brave')Jhett#1715 in the U.S.a modern American respelling of Jett, from the English word for the deep-black gemstone 'jet' (Koast#1718 in the U.S.K-spelling of Coast — from Latin costa, 'rib, side' — the seashore; a modern nature word-nameMarlo#1720 in the U.S.From the surname/place name Marlow, Old English for 'land remaining after the draining of a lakAnson#1728 in the U.S.Son of Ann; son of the gracious oneCalder#1731 in the U.S.From a river/place name and surname meaning 'hard/rapid water' or 'rocky stream', from BrittoniClinton#1732 in the U.S.Settlement on the River GlymeEdson#1735 in the U.S.Son of Eda 2 Fredrick#1736 in the U.S.Variant of Frederick, from Germanic 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler), 'peaceful ruler'.Leeland#1740 in the U.S.Fallow landWilmer#1742 in the U.S.Will helmetNate#1748 in the U.S.Short form of Nathan/Nathaniel, from Hebrew 'natan' (he gave) and 'Netan'el' (God has given).Roderick#1752 in the U.S.Famous rulerAmes#1754 in the U.S.From the surname Ames, from medieval Amys/Amice, from Latin amicus 'friend'Arley#1755 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English earn 'eagle' or hara 'hare' + leah 'clearing'Drayce#1756 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Drake ('dragon') and Drace/Bryce; no single fixed root; routes unGarrison#1757 in the U.S.GarrisonKenton#1758 in the U.S.Town on the River KennKeyler#1759 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitMaxx#1761 in the U.S.stylized spelling of Max, short for Maximilian/Maxwell, from Latin maximus ("greatest")Morris#1762 in the U.S.North African, MoorishTruitt#1767 in the U.S.Place of resinous woodZealand#1770 in the U.S.from the place name (the Danish island Zealand or the province), ultimately meaning 'sea land'Channing#1772 in the U.S.From an English surname of uncertain origin, variously linked to a Norman French nickname meaniKyzen#1774 in the U.S.Modern invented name, loosely associated with 'improvement'Malcom#1775 in the U.S.Disciple of Saint Columba Riggins#1776 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Riggins/Regan, anglicized from O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan'.Braydon#1778 in the U.S.Respelling of Braden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, from 'bradan' ('salmon'); popular as a Edrick#1779 in the U.S.Wealth, fortuneHazen#1782 in the U.S.From a Dutch/Germanic surname related to haas/hase 'hare'.Irving#1783 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or freshIzayah#1784 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. Marlin#1788 in the U.S.ExcrementXion#1791 in the U.S.Coined from Japanese shion (aster, 'remembrance') and shio ('tide')Auden#1794 in the U.S.OldDon#1795 in the U.S.Ruler of the worldDonnie#1796 in the U.S.Diminutive of Donald, from the Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, composed of 'domno' ('world') and 'valKasyn#1799 in the U.S.StoneworkerKlayton#1800 in the U.S.Clay settlementKodi#1801 in the U.S.Descendant of the helpful oneArsiah#1809 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Arsenio/Arsi or the -iah ending of Isaiah;Callaway#1811 in the U.S.Pebbly place; locational surname from Old French caillou (pebble).Gentry#1813 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from the word gentry (Old French genterie), referring to peopleHonor#1814 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue nJessiah#1817 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift') with the biblical '-iah' suffix as in Josiah.Presley#1819 in the U.S.Priest clearingWhitley#1823 in the U.S.White clearingCharley#1827 in the U.S.ManDarell#1828 in the U.S.Variant of Darrell, from the Norman French surname 'd'Airelle' meaning 'from Airelle' (a place Kota#1831 in the U.S.Short form of Dakota ('friend, ally'); also a Japanese name and Indian 'fort'Radley#1834 in the U.S.from an English place name and surname meaning 'red meadow' or 'reedy clearing', from Old EngliJennings#1841 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousKennedy#1842 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Cinnéide, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head', from ceann 'head'.Lonnie#1843 in the U.S.Noble and readyMaximillian#1845 in the U.S.GreatestAston#1852 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname meaning 'east town' or 'eastern settlement' (Old EnglishKyrin#1857 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'.Reggie#1860 in the U.S.Diminutive of Reginald, from Old Germanic Raginwald: 'ragin' (counsel) + 'wald' (rule, power)Richie#1861 in the U.S.Brave ruler (pet form of Richard)Sammy#1864 in the U.S.God has heard (diminutive of Samuel)Ashtyn#1871 in the U.S.Ash tree townBrighton#1872 in the U.S.From the English place name; Old English Beorhthelm + tun ('Beorhthelm's homestead'), popularlyBryar#1873 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Briar, from Old English 'brer/braer' meaning 'briar, thorny bush'. OriginalCoby#1874 in the U.S.Diminutive of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' / 'holder of the heel'.Kelly#1881 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Klay#1882 in the U.S.Clay settlementRylee#1885 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, of uncertain meaning; also linked toBrigham#1888 in the U.S.Bridge settlementCamdyn#1889 in the U.S.Respelling of Camden, an English place name, often interpreted as 'enclosed/winding valley'.Kyron#1896 in the U.S.Variant of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'; occasionally linked to CyrMayer#1898 in the U.S.Mayor, leaderQuintin#1899 in the U.S.A variant of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (from Quintus, 'fifth'), traditionally given to Savior#1901 in the U.S.One who savesXylo#1903 in the U.S.woodBraxtyn#1906 in the U.S.Bracca's townClifton#1907 in the U.S.Settlement by a cliffCornelius#1908 in the U.S.HornNeal#1914 in the U.S.Fury, passionTayden#1915 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining 'Tay-' (as in Taylor) with the fashionable '-den' suffix.
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