Modern-spelling Baby Names

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Modern-spelling Girl Names

Makayla#568 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a modern phonetic respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael from Rynlee#755 in the U.S.Rye clearing or meadow; a creative respelling of Ryleigh or Riley, from Old English ryge-leah m Kaeli#756 in the U.S.Slender or fair; a phonetic spelling variant of Kaylee or Kayleigh, ultimately from the Irish G Maci#773 in the U.S.Weapon or club; a diminutive spelling variant of Macy, from the Old French surname Maci or Mace Journi#786 in the U.S.A journey or daily travel; a creative spelling variant of Journey, from Old French journee mean Klarity#791 in the U.S.Clarity or clearness; a modern K-spelling variant of Clarity, from the Latin claritas meaning b Alaiya#792 in the U.S.Highness or exalted; a modern American variant of Aaliyah, from the Arabic aliyya meaning high,Kaitlyn#802 in the U.S.Pure; a modern American spelling of Caitlin, the Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, from the Greek Brynleigh#807 in the U.S.Burnt clearing or burnt meadow; a modern American spelling variant of Brinley or Brynley, from Charleigh#811 in the U.S.Free person or free woman; a modern feminine spelling variant of Charlie or Charley, from Old H Jianna#973 in the U.S.Variant of Gianna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan meaning Y Kori#978 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cory or Corey, possibly from Greek Kore meaning maiden or girl, or from Iri Jazmine#993 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin meaning jasmine, t Harmoni#1000 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Harmony, from Greek harmonia meaning a joining, agreement, or musi Nayomi#2997 in the U.S.Pleasantness; a phonetic and aesthetic variant of the Hebrew name Naomi Rayven#2999 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Raven, the large black corvid bird, symbolizing mystery, wisdom, and trans Skarlett#3003 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Scarlett, the vivid red color; evokes passion, boldness, and fierce femi Adilyn#3009 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of Amyrah#3011 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Amira (أميرة), from Arabic amir meaning 'prince' or 'commander'; the femini Emmersyn#3019 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson, a surname meaning 'son of Emery'; Emery from Germanic Emmerich Whitlee#3039 in the U.S.Variant of Whitley, from Old English 'hwit' (white) + 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meani Adleigh#3073 in the U.S.Noble meadow or noble wood clearing; from Old English adel and leah Karleigh#3092 in the U.S.Free woman; from the Germanic karl (free man) combined with the Old English leah (meadow, clear Cristel#3226 in the U.S.German pet form of Christiane, meaning 'follower of Christ'Elyssa#3229 in the U.S.Variant of Elissa, the Phoenician name of Dido, legendary founder-queen of Carthage Eymi#3230 in the U.S.Beloved; a phonetic spelling of Amy, from Old French amee and Latin amata Lillyann#3243 in the U.S.Compound of Lilly, the flower name from Latin lilium, and Ann, from Hebrew Channah, 'grace'Raena#3253 in the U.S.Queen; variant of Raina/Rayna, the Bulgarian form linked to Latin regina Elizah#3281 in the U.S.God is my oath; variant of Eliza, the short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva Fallyn#3288 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, usually traced to a word fo Izabelle#3292 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath; variant of Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, a medieval Span Karley#3296 in the U.S.Free woman; variant of Carly, a feminine pet form of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free ma Layah#3301 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Leah, the Genesis matriarch's name, traditionally glossed 'weary' or linked Mckinlee#3305 in the U.S.From the Scottish-Irish surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh', a Gaelic name meaning 'fair-haire Taleah#3317 in the U.S.Modern blend or respelling echoing Talia, from Hebrew tal, 'dew', often glossed 'dew from God'Adalynne#3320 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kin; elaborated spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Alysha#3324 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind; variant of Alicia/Alisha, ultimately from Alice and Germanic Adalheidis Amaiah#3325 in the U.S.Variant of Amaya/Amaia, the Basque name meaning 'the end'Audree#3333 in the U.S.Noble strength; variant of Audrey, from Old English Æthelthryth Avarie#3335 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Avery, an English surname from the Norman French form of Alfred, 'elf co Bostyn#3336 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Boston, the place name traced to 'Botwulf's stone' or 'Botwulf's town' i Lyana#3350 in the U.S.Variant of Liana, from French liane, the tropical climbing vine, also serving as a short form o Paizley#3359 in the U.S.Variant of Paisley, the Scottish town name — likely from a Brythonic word for 'church' — famous Yulieth#3377 in the U.S.Youthful, downy; Colombian-favored spelling of Juliet, from Latin Julia and the Roman clan name Alysson#3379 in the U.S.Variant of Allison, a medieval Norman French diminutive of Alice — from Germanic Adalheidis, 'n Amaiyah#3380 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Amaya/Amaia, the Basque name meaning 'the end'Azaleah#3387 in the U.S.The azalea flower — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' — with the -ah ending of biblical names Berklee#3389 in the U.S.Birch-tree clearing or meadow; modern -lee spelling of Berkeley, from Old English beorc, 'birch Cameryn#3393 in the U.S.Feminine -yn spelling of Cameron, the Scottish clan name from Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose'Finlee#3404 in the U.S.Girls' spelling of Finley, from Gaelic Fionnlagh — fionn, 'fair, white', plus laoch, 'warrior, Katheryn#3412 in the U.S.Pure; variant spelling of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pur Kattaleya#3413 in the U.S.K-styled variant of Cataleya, from Cattleya, the orchid genus named for horticulturist William Khalyla#3416 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Khalila, the feminine of Arabic Khalil, 'beloved friend, intimate companio Kristel#3420 in the U.S.German and Dutch pet form of Christine, 'follower of Christ', also widely used in the Philippin Myleigh#3424 in the U.S.Decorative -leigh spelling of Miley, the name born from Miley Cyrus's childhood nickname Smiley Rubie#3431 in the U.S.Variant of Ruby, the red gemstone name from Latin rubeus, 'red'Yeimy#3437 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic rendering of the English name Jamie — from James, 'supplanter' — or of Amy, 'b Delila#3452 in the U.S.Delicate, tender, languishing; variant of Delilah, the woman who beguiled Samson in the Book of Haidyn#3454 in the U.S.Feminine -yn spelling of Hayden, from an English surname and place name meaning 'hay valley' or Kahlia#3459 in the U.S.Modern h-styled variant of Kalia — in Hawaiian, the name of a flowering tree, with 'beloved' a Rachell#3481 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Rachel, the Genesis matriarch whose Hebrew name means 'ewe'Samyra#3485 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Samira — Arabic 'companion in evening conversation', the friend of the nig Shyloh#3487 in the U.S.Variant of Shiloh, the biblical sanctuary town whose name is linked to tranquility and to a deb Xamira#3497 in the U.S.X-styled spelling of Samira ('companion of evening talk') or Zamira ('singing reed, flute melod Adelin#3503 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole Ada Alyce#3505 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early tw Dawsyn#3513 in the U.S.Feminine -syn spelling of Dawson, an English surname meaning 'son of David' — David from Hebrew Eleen#3514 in the U.S.Variant of Eileen — itself an Irish form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light' — or a short E Juliett#3526 in the U.S.Double-t spelling of Juliet — from Roman Julia, traditionally 'youthful' — also the NATO phonet Kaitlynn#3528 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Kaitlyn, from Irish Caitlín — a form of Katherine, long associated with 'p Leiah#3537 in the U.S.Variant of Leah, the Genesis matriarch, traditionally 'weary' — also echoing Star Wars' Leia Maleia#3542 in the U.S.Variant of Malia/Maleah, the Hawaiian form of Mary (Maria), traditionally linked to 'beloved' o Mykah#3546 in the U.S.Y-and-h spelling of Micah, Hebrew 'who is like Yahweh?', styled for girls Raevyn#3550 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Raven, the black bird, from Old English hraefn — a name of mystery and int Taliya#3556 in the U.S.Variant of Talia, from Hebrew tal, 'dew' — often glossed 'dew from God' — with the melodic -iya Teegan#3557 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Aariyah#3565 in the U.S.Double-a spelling in the Aaliyah/Ariah family — linked to Arabic aliyah, 'exalted', or Hebrew A Aislyn#3567 in the U.S.Variant of Aislinn, from Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — the name of a Gaelic poetic genre Bryana#3577 in the U.S.Variant of Briana, the feminine of Brian — an Irish name traditionally read 'noble' or 'high'Chole#3578 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chloe — Greek 'green shoot, young growth', an epithet of Demeter Danyla#3579 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Daniela — feminine of Daniel, Hebrew 'God is my judge' — with a y-style Deisy#3582 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic spelling of Daisy — the flower whose name means 'day's eye', from Old English Evelynne#3586 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman name Aveline — possibly 'wished-for child' or li Hayleigh#3595 in the U.S.Decorative -leigh spelling of Hailey, from an English place name meaning 'hay meadow' or 'hay c Hudsyn#3597 in the U.S.Feminine -syn spelling of Hudson, an English surname 'son of Hudde' — Hudde a medieval pet form Kyndal#3601 in the U.S.Ky-styled spelling of Kendall, from the English town Kendal, 'valley of the river Kent'Leylah#3602 in the U.S.Variant of Layla/Leila — Arabic 'night', the beloved of the Layla and Majnun romance Lilliann#3604 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Lillian — the lily flower (Latin lilium) blended with Ann ('grace'), or Lyriq#3607 in the U.S.Q-styled spelling of Lyric — the words of a song, from Greek lyrikos, 'singing to the lyre'Triniti#3627 in the U.S.-i spelling of Trinity — the Christian threefold Godhead — from Latin trinitas, 'threeness'Adalaide#3629 in the U.S.Variant of Adelaide, from Germanic Adalheidis — adal, 'noble', and heid, 'kind, sort' — 'of nob Alaysha#3631 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound po Alinna#3633 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Alina — a short form of Adelina ('noble') or a Slavic name linked to light Amaiya#3634 in the U.S.Variant of Amaya — Basque 'the end' (from the novel Amaya) or a Japanese reading 'night rain'Aytana#3641 in the U.S.Variant of Aitana, the name of a mountain in Valencia, Spain, popularized by poet Rafael Albert Eiley#3652 in the U.S.Variant of Eilidh — the Scottish Gaelic form of Helen, 'light, torch' — or a modern Eilee/Aily Elayne#3653 in the U.S.Variant of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light'Janelly#3660 in the U.S.Y-and-double-l styling of Janelle — a feminine elaboration of Jane/Jean, 'God is gracious' — po Renae#3677 in the U.S.Variant of Renée — French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'Cerenity#3697 in the U.S.C-spelling of Serenity — from Latin serenus, 'calm, peaceful, clear' — a modern virtue name Ezmae#3707 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Esmé — French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved' — with a -mae ending Izzabella#3711 in the U.S.Double-z spelling of Isabella — the Italian form of Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God'Myracle#3725 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Miracle — from Latin miraculum, 'a wonder, marvel' — a modern virtue word-Rowynn#3731 in the U.S.Modern -ynn spelling of Rowan — Irish Ruadhán, 'little red one', and the rowan tree of Norse-Ce Saydee#3733 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Sadie — the pet form of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess, noblewoman'Syncere#3739 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of the word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest' — a modern virt Treazure#3741 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Treasure — from Latin thesaurus, 'storehouse of precious things' — a moder Ailee#3747 in the U.S.Spelling in the Eilidh/Aily family — the Scottish Gaelic Helen, 'light, torch' — also a K-pop s Aryiah#3752 in the U.S.Modern y-and-h spelling of Aria/Ariah — Italian aria, 'air, melody', or Hebrew ari, 'lion(ess)'Brinleigh#3756 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Brinley — from an English place/surname, 'burnt meadow/clearing' (Old Englis Gizelle#3764 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Giselle — Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage (of honor)' — with the gazelle'Huntlee#3766 in the U.S.-lee spelling of Huntley — from an English place/surname, 'hunter's meadow/wood' (Old English h Ivee#3767 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Ivy — the evergreen climbing plant, an emblem of fidelity and eternal life Jorja#3771 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Georgia — feminine of George, Greek georgos, 'farmer, earthworker'Kambree#3774 in the U.S.K-styled spelling of Cambree — from Cambria, the Latin name for Wales ('the homeland/compatriot Karol#3775 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful Christmas Khloee#3776 in the U.S.Kh- and double-e spelling of Chloe — Greek khloe, 'young green shoot, fresh blooming' — an epit Koraline#3777 in the U.S.K-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral (Latin corallium, the sea gem) — with literary Lehlani#3779 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'garland of flowers', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenl Rheya#3795 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Rhea — the Greek Titaness, mother of Zeus, her name linked to 'flow' or 'eas Arlee#3813 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Arley/Arleigh — Old English place-name read as 'eagle wood' or 'hare meadow'Aubreigh#3814 in the U.S.-eigh spelling of Aubrey — Germanic Alberich, 'elf ruler, elf power' — now a girls' favorite Brystol#3822 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Bristol — Old English Brycgstow, 'the meeting place by the bridge' — the E Destini#3829 in the U.S.-i spelling of Destiny — from Latin destinare, 'to determine, make firm' — the fate word-name Emeli#3831 in the U.S.Scandinavian spelling of Emily — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, emulating, eager'Emilly#3832 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Emily — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, emulating, eager' — common in Brazil Emree#3834 in the U.S.-ee styling of Emery/Emry — from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave, powerful' or 'work-ruler'Haylie#3838 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Hayley — from the English place-name, 'hay meadow/clearing' (Old English heg + Jersi#3840 in the U.S.-i spelling of Jersey — the Channel Island (likely Old Norse, 'Geirr's island'), source of the Kynnedi#3844 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kennedy — Irish Ó Cinnéide, 'helmeted/armored head, chief' — the president Laela#3845 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Layla/Leila — Arabic layl, 'night' — the dark-haired beauty of legend Leyah#3847 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Leah — Hebrew, traditionally 'weary', possibly 'delicate' or 'wild cow' (her Abigael#3877 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — King David's wise wife Ariyana#3884 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Ariana — from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy' — the thread-bearing princess's l Ariyanna#3885 in the U.S.Double-n y-styled spelling of Arianna — from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy'Audrie#3886 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Audrey — Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength'Cayla#3890 in the U.S.C-spelling of Kayla — read as Hebrew kelilah, 'crown', or via Katherine's 'pure'Ericka#3896 in the U.S.-ck spelling of Erica — feminine of Eric, Old Norse Eiríkr, 'eternal ruler, ever-powerful'Justyce#3907 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Justice — Latin iustitia, 'righteousness, fairness' — a virtue word-name Kamyla#3911 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kamila/Camila — from Latin Camillus, the noble youth serving at sacred rit Kelsea#3914 in the U.S.-ea spelling of Kelsey — from an Old English name/place read as 'ship's victory' or 'Cenel's is Kiersten#3915 in the U.S.Variant of Kirsten — the Scandinavian Christine, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian'Kynzlee#3918 in the U.S.Y-and-z styling of Kinsley — from an English surname read as 'king's meadow/wood'Maddilyn#3924 in the U.S.Double-d styling of Madelyn — from Magdalene, 'woman of Magdala (tower)'Abbigail#3950 in the U.S.Double-b spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — with the nickname Abby bui Alayia#3953 in the U.S.Modern styling in the Aaliyah/Alaya family — Arabic aliyy, 'exalted, lofty'Annastasia#3956 in the U.S.Double-n styling of Anastasia — Greek anastasis, 'resurrection' — with Anna spelled out in fron Avelyn#3958 in the U.S.Modern revival of Norman Aveline — often read 'desired, wished-for' — restyled with the -lyn fi Bayley#3960 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Bailey — the medieval bailiff, or the castle's outer wall (bailey)Berkleigh#3962 in the U.S.-leigh styling of Berkeley — Old English 'birch-tree meadow/clearing'Carolynn#3967 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Carolyn — the Caroline line, feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman'Darci#3974 in the U.S.-i spelling of Darcy — Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one'Eastyn#3978 in the U.S.Feminine -yn styling of Easton — Old English 'east settlement/town' — for girls Finleigh#3982 in the U.S.-leigh styling of Finley — Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair-haired hero/warrior' — for girls Kairo#3991 in the U.S.K-styling of Cairo — Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious/conqueror' — the Egyptian capital Koah#3995 in the U.S.-ah styling of Koa — Hawaiian 'brave, bold; warrior', and the prized koa hardwood tree Laci#3996 in the U.S.-i spelling of Lacey — from the Norman place-name Lassy (Calvados), via a noble surname Stevi#4018 in the U.S.-i spelling of Stevie — pet form of Stephanie, Greek stephanos, 'crown, garland'Ameliah#4033 in the U.S.-iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'Brookelynn#4041 in the U.S.Styling of Brooklyn — from Dutch Breukelen, 'broken/marshy land', reinterpreted with English 'b Chasity#4045 in the U.S.Spelling of Chastity — from Latin castitas, 'purity, chastity' — a virtue-name Ivori#4057 in the U.S.-i spelling of Ivory — from Latin ebur, the creamy-white material; a color/word-name Kameron#4060 in the U.S.K-spelling of Cameron — Scottish Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose', a clan name Keagan#4067 in the U.S.-ea- spelling of Keegan — Irish Mac Aodhagáin, from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one'Makenzi#4080 in the U.S.-i spelling of Mackenzie — Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach (the comely/fair one Makinley#4081 in the U.S.Spelling of McKinley — Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Finlay (the fair hero)'Olyvia#4086 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Olivia — from Latin oliva, 'olive', symbol of peace Promyse#4087 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Promise — from Latin promissum, 'a pledge, a vow' — a virtue word-name Yazmine#4101 in the U.S.Spelling of Yasmin/Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, the fragrant jasmine flower Aleeyah#4110 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Aaliyah — Arabic aliyah, 'exalted, lofty, sublime'Ashlee#4114 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Ashley — Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow/clearing'Bianka#4119 in the U.S.K-spelling of Bianca — Italian for 'white', from Germanic blanc, 'white, bright'Ellanor#4125 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanor — from Old French Aliénor, often linked to Greek/Latin roots for 'light, br Hallee#4128 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Hallie/Haley — from Old English heg-leah, 'hay meadow', or 'dweller by the hall Hayzel#4131 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Hazel — Old English haesel, the hazel tree and its warm brown color Jeimy#4139 in the U.S.Latino phonetic spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, Hebrew 'supplanter'Jolyne#4141 in the U.S.Spelling of Jolene/Joline — likely from Jo (a pet form) plus -lene/-line, with French joli, 'pr Kaylanni#4144 in the U.S.Styling of Kailani — Hawaiian kai, 'sea', plus lani, 'sky, heaven' — 'sea and sky'Kehlany#4145 in the U.S.-y styling of Kehlani — Hawaiian, read 'sea and sky / heaven' (kai + lani lines)Mallorie#4153 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Mallory — from Old French maleüré, 'unfortunate, ill-fated' (a surname turned g Naomy#4164 in the U.S.Latino -y spelling of Naomi — Hebrew Naomi, 'pleasantness, sweetness, delight'Niylah#4166 in the U.S.Spelling of Nyla/Naila — Arabic na'ila, 'achiever, winner, one who attains'Rilee#4168 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes l Royalti#4169 in the U.S.-i spelling of Royalty — from royal (Latin regalis, 'kingly') — a regal word-name Rozlyn#4170 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentle horse'Ryley#4171 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing', or Irish Ó Raghallaigh, 'valiant'; routes l Sharlotte#4175 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man', read 'little Symone#4179 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Simone — French feminine of Simon, Hebrew shim'on, 'he has heard; one who listens Aaryn#4184 in the U.S.Feminine -yn spelling linked to Aaron ('high, exalted') and Erin ('Ireland'); routes layered Aylla#4192 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Ayla — Turkish 'moonlight, halo around the moon'Caydence#4200 in the U.S.Cay- spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; rhythm, flow'Haiden#4219 in the U.S.Spelling of Hayden — Old English 'heather hill' or 'hay valley', from a surname/place-name Haleigh#4220 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Haley — Old English heg-leah, 'hay meadow/clearing'Jackeline#4227 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), 'supplanter'Keysha#4236 in the U.S.Spelling of Keisha — possibly from Keziah ('cassia') or a modern coinage; routes layered Lyza#4243 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Liza — a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Masyn#4247 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Mason — from Old French masson, 'stoneworker, mason' — for girls Phoenyx#4258 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, the mythical bird reborn from its own ashes; 'dark Roslynn#4261 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentle Xara#4273 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zara — Arabic, 'blooming flower; radiance', or a form of Sarah, 'princess'; route Xoey#4275 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zoey/Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'Alycia#4283 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Alicia — a form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Brandi#4290 in the U.S.-i spelling of Brandy — from the word brandy (Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt/distilled wine')Bryer#4292 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Briar — Old English brer, 'a thorny bush, bramble' — a nature word-name Charolette#4293 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man' — 'little free Esmerelda#4300 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Esmeralda — Spanish esmeralda, 'emerald' (from Greek smaragdos)Holley#4306 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Holly — Old English holegn, the holly tree (an evergreen with red berries)Joslynn#4315 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Joslyn/Jocelyn — from the Germanic Gauzelin, 'a member of the Gaut tribe'Jurni#4316 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Journey — from Old French jornee, 'a day's travel, a trip'Kaidence#4317 in the U.S.K-spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; rhythm, the flow of sound'Kamrynn#4318 in the U.S.K-spelling of Camryn/Cameron — Scottish Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose' — for girls Katherin#4320 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Katherine — from Greek katharos, 'pure' (via Aikaterine)Kaycie#4321 in the U.S.-cie spelling of Kacie/Casey — from Irish O'Cathasaigh, 'vigilant, watchful'; also a K.C. initi Leilanie#4327 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'flowers, garland', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heave Lyvia#4331 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Livia — a Roman family name from Latin lividus, 'envious, bluish', overlapping Ol Paizlee#4344 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Paisley — a Scottish town that gave its name to the swirling teardrop textile pat Sayge#4354 in the U.S.Spelling of Sage — from Latin sapius, 'wise', and the aromatic sage herb Alyzah#4371 in the U.S.Spelling of Aliza/Eliza — Hebrew aliza, 'joyful', or a short form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath Ameila#4372 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' (overlapping Latin Aemilia Corrine#4387 in the U.S.Spelling of Corinne/Corinna — from Greek kore, 'maiden, young woman'Emersen#4393 in the U.S.-en spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery', from Germanic Emmerich, 'brave/whole ruler' or 'indus Jacelyn#4400 in the U.S.Modern spelling blending Jocelyn ('of the Gaut tribe') with a Jace-/-lyn sound; routes layered Jaide#4401 in the U.S.-ide spelling of Jade — from Spanish piedra de ijada, 'stone of the flank' — the green gem Jasmyn#4404 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Jasmine — from Persian yasmin, the fragrant jasmine flower Jiselle#4406 in the U.S.J-spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a noble treaty-guarantee)Kloe#4414 in the U.S.K-spelling of Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'green shoot, young verdure; blooming'Lyrik#4421 in the U.S.K-spelling of Lyric — from Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; lyrical, musical' — the words of a song Sereniti#4440 in the U.S.-i spelling of Serenity — from Latin serenus, 'calm, peaceful, clear' — peace, tranquility Veyda#4448 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Veda — from Sanskrit veda, 'knowledge, sacred wisdom' (the Vedas)Adelynne#4459 in the U.S.-ynne spelling of Adelyn/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Alaiia#4462 in the U.S.Triple-i spelling of Alaia — Basque 'joyful, happy', also overlapping Aaliyah ('exalted'); rout Ansleigh#4467 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Ainsley/Ansley — Old English, 'a hermitage clearing/meadow' or 'Ann's meadow

Modern-spelling Boy Names

Sylas#440 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Silas, from Latin Silvanus meaning 'of the forest' or possibly a short form Kyree#782 in the U.S.Lord or master; a phonetic spelling variant of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, as in Jaxxon#793 in the U.S.Son of Jack; a modern stylized spelling of Jackson, where Jack derives from John, from Hebrew Y Neythan#926 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Nathan or Nathaniel, from Hebrew Natan meaning he gave or God has Jon#951 in the U.S.Simplified spelling variant of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracious, one of th Trayce#2984 in the U.S.A creative respelling of Tracy or Trace, from the Norman French place name Tracey meaning brave Elyan#3003 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; God is the Lord Mattheo#3020 in the U.S.Gift of God Luccas#3243 in the U.S.Double-c spelling of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin l Macen#3244 in the U.S.Variant of Mason, the occupational surname for a worker in stone Maddex#3245 in the U.S.Variant of Maddox, from Welsh Madog — a name usually read as 'fortunate, good'Sylis#3257 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'a Arlow#3267 in the U.S.Variant of Arlo, a name of debated origin — likely from Edmund Spenser's poetic place name Arlo Jordon#3288 in the U.S.Variant of Jordan, from the river whose Hebrew name Yarden means 'to descend, flow down'Khaleb#3296 in the U.S.Kh-styled spelling of Caleb, the faithful scout of Numbers, traditionally 'whole-hearted' or li Darrius#3333 in the U.S.Double-r spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, traditionally 'possessing goodness' Harlo#3342 in the U.S.W-less spelling of Harlow, from English place names usually parsed as 'army hill' or 'mound of Jiovani#3350 in the U.S.American J-spelling of Giovanni, the Italian John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Mycah#3357 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?'Nyles#3363 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Niles, from Niall — an Irish name traditionally read as 'champion' or 'clo Rion#3368 in the U.S.Variant of Ryan — from Irish Ó Riain, 'descendant of Rian', often glossed 'little king' — or a Zekiel#3380 in the U.S.Clipped form of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — dropping the initial E Adonnis#3384 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Adonis, the beautiful youth of Greek myth, from Phoenician adon, 'lord'Adryan#3385 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' — the town that named the Adri Darrin#3394 in the U.S.Variant of Darren, a twentieth-century name of debated origin — candidates include Irish Darrag Derik#3395 in the U.S.Variant of Derek, the English descendant of Theodoric — Germanic 'ruler of the people'Ezekial#3400 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — with the -al ending Jorden#3412 in the U.S.Variant of Jordan, from the river whose Hebrew name Yarden means 'to descend, flow down'Kruze#3418 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Cruz — Spanish for 'cross' — with the English word cruise riding along Maikel#3424 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Michael — 'who is like God?' — used in Spanish-speaking countries (especia Nassir#3428 in the U.S.Helper, supporter, defender; double-s spelling of Nasir, from the Arabic root for aid and victo Teegan#3441 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Caeden#3459 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, traced by some to the Irish surname McCadden ('son of Cadán') and by others t Drako#3463 in the U.S.K-styled spelling of Draco — Greek 'dragon, serpent' — the constellation, the harsh lawgiver, a Evaan#3465 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Evan, the Welsh John — 'God is gracious' — in the long-vowel style of mode Favian#3468 in the U.S.Variant of Fabian — from Roman Fabius, traditionally 'bean grower' — with medieval name-lists a Maycol#3562 in the U.S.Latin American phonetic spelling of the English Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Zackery#3587 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zachary — from Zechariah, Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord has remembered'Zeovanni#3588 in the U.S.Modern Z-styled spelling of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graci Chayse#3608 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Chase — from Old French chacier, 'to hunt, pursue' — an occupational name Geovanny#3713 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracio Jerimiah#3719 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt/raise up' — the weeping pro Jeycob#3720 in the U.S.Phonetic respelling of Jacob — Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'Josiyah#3722 in the U.S.-iyah styling of Josiah — Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'Yahweh supports/heals' — the boy-king reformer Kaelan#3724 in the U.S.Modern styling of Irish Caolán — caol, 'slender, narrow', read 'slender warrior/youth'Miloh#3738 in the U.S.-h styling of Milo — a Germanic name of debated root: 'gracious/mild' or linked to 'soldier' (m Nathanial#3741 in the U.S.-ial spelling of Nathaniel — Hebrew Netanel, 'God has given, gift of God' — the guileless apost Reyli#3749 in the U.S.Latino phonetic spelling of Riley — Old English 'rye clearing' or Irish Ó Raghallaigh Rhyland#3751 in the U.S.Rh- styling of Ryland — Old English 'land where rye grows'Sabastian#3756 in the U.S.A-spelled variant of Sebastian — Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered' — the arrow-saint's name Troi#3764 in the U.S.-i spelling of Troy — the Irish surname ('foot soldier') and the legendary besieged city Tyriq#3766 in the U.S.Ty- styling of Tariq — Arabic 'the night visitor/morning star, he who knocks at the door'Uriyah#3767 in the U.S.-iyah styling of Uriah — Hebrew Uriyah, 'Yahweh is my light' — the loyal Hittite soldier's name Atlus#3785 in the U.S.U-styled spelling of Atlas — the Titan who bears the sky ('to endure/carry'); also a game-studi Blayze#3789 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Blaze (the fire word) and Blaise (the saint, 'lisping' readings)Cylus#3802 in the U.S.C-y styling of Silas — from Silvanus, Latin 'of the woods' — Paul's missionary companion Demitri#3807 in the U.S.Variant of Dmitri/Demetrius — 'devoted to Demeter', goddess of harvest Edrian#3813 in the U.S.E-fronted styling of Adrian — Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (the Adriatic's namesake town); Fi Eduin#3814 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Edwin — Old English Eadwine, 'rich/blessed friend' — corrido-famous via Edui Izmael#3822 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Ishmael/Ismael — Hebrew Yishmael, 'God will hear' — Abraham's firstborn Jakobie#3825 in the U.S.-ie styling of Jacoby — the Latinized Jacob, 'supplanter, heel-holder'Jeyson#3828 in the U.S.Latino phonetic spelling of Jason — Greek Iason, 'healer' — the Argonaut captain Kanyon#3836 in the U.S.K-styling of Canyon — Spanish cañón, the deep river gorge — landscape as name Kurtis#3843 in the U.S.K-spelling of Curtis — Old French curteis, 'courteous, courtly' — hip-hop founding-father spell Maveric#3849 in the U.S.K-less spelling of Maverick — from rancher Samuel Maverick, whose unbranded calves named indepe Oryan#3855 in the U.S.Y-styled Orion — the mythic hunter and his constellation; 'light of heaven' folk readings Paxtyn#3856 in the U.S.Y-styled Paxton — 'Pœcc's settlement', warmly read with Latin pax, 'peace' — peace-town Waylyn#3875 in the U.S.Y-styled Waylon — from Wayland, the legendary smith — country-forged Zakhari#3878 in the U.S.Kh-styled Zachary/Zakari — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers'Zakhi#3879 in the U.S.Kh-styled Zaki — Arabic 'pure, virtuous, thriving'Axtyn#3889 in the U.S.Y-styled Axton — Old English 'sword-stone settlement' readings — X-marked modern Eian#3899 in the U.S.Respelling of Ian — the Scottish John, 'God is gracious'Graycen#3904 in the U.S.-cen styling of Grayson — 'son of the greyve (steward)' — moody-modern Hudsen#3911 in the U.S.-sen styling of Hudson — 'son of Hudde (Hugh's pet form)' — river-wide Jerald#3913 in the U.S.J-spelled Gerald — Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — mid-century American Kingsten#3927 in the U.S.-sten styling of Kingston — Old English 'king's settlement' — reggae-royal Lyrik#3931 in the U.S.K-styled Lyric — Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre' — verse-born Marz#3937 in the U.S.Z-styled Mars — the war god and red planet; modern minting Najee#3944 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Naji — Arabic 'saved, safe; intimate confidant' — jazz-and-gridiron American Rhylan#3952 in the U.S.Rh-styled Rylan — Old English 'rye land' — silent-h harvest Stryder#3959 in the U.S.Y-styled Strider — Aragorn's ranger byname, 'one who strides' — trail-tuned Auston#3982 in the U.S.Au- spelling of Austin — a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin augustus, 'great, vene Axyl#3983 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Axel — Scandinavian form of Absalom, Hebrew 'father of peace'Dawsyn#3993 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Dawson — 'son of Daw', a medieval pet form of David, Hebrew 'beloved'Jeremih#4007 in the U.S.Styled spelling of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will exalt' — the prophet's name Kayn#4012 in the U.S.Spelling of Kane — Irish Ó Catháin, 'battle, warrior', or Welsh cain, 'beautiful/clear'; routes Klyde#4016 in the U.S.K-spelling of Clyde — from the Scottish river Clyde, an old river-name of uncertain meaning Kollin#4017 in the U.S.K-spelling of Collin/Colin — Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', or a form of Nicholas, 'victory of Maeson#4020 in the U.S.Mae- spelling of Mason — from Old French masson, 'stoneworker, mason'Malakhai#4021 in the U.S.-khai spelling of Malachi — Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger, my angel'Raidyn#4032 in the U.S.Spelling of Raiden — Japanese, 'thunder and lightning' (the thunder god Raijin); also rides the Shayne#4042 in the U.S.-yne spelling of Shane — an Irish form of John (Seán), Hebrew 'God is gracious'Shyloh#4043 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Shiloh — Hebrew, 'tranquil place' or 'he to whom it belongs', read as a messianic Zayvier#4053 in the U.S.Zay- styling of Xavier/Zavier — from Basque etxe berri, 'new house', or 'bright'; routes layere Aarin#4055 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Aaron — Hebrew, often read 'high, exalted' or 'mountain of strength'Ameir#4064 in the U.S.-ei- spelling of Amir — Arabic, 'prince, commander, ruler'Antwon#4066 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Antoine/Antwan — French Antoine from Roman Antonius, traditionally 'pricel Ashten#4069 in the U.S.-en spelling of Ashton — Old English aesc-tun, 'ash-tree settlement/town'Bradlee#4075 in the U.S.-lee spelling of Bradley — Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'clearing, meadow'Eliyas#4091 in the U.S.Styling of Elias/Ilyas — the Greek/Arabic Elijah, Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh' — a prophet Ethen#4097 in the U.S.-en spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, solid'Isac#4108 in the U.S.Spelling of Isaac — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, he laughs'Isreal#4110 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Israel — Hebrew Yisra'el, 'one who struggles/wrestles with God'Jadyn#4111 in the U.S.Modern -dyn spelling in the Jayden family, echoing Jadon (Hebrew, 'he will judge/God has heard'Jak#4113 in the U.S.K-spelling of Jack — a medieval pet form of John ('God is gracious'), later linked to Jacob ('s Kharter#4130 in the U.S.Kh- styling of Carter — from an English occupational surname, 'one who transports goods by cart Kori#4132 in the U.S.K-spelling of Corey — from Old Norse/Irish roots, variously 'hollow, ravine' or linked to 'God'Kyriee#4134 in the U.S.-ee styling of Kyrie — from Greek kyrios, 'lord' (as in 'Kyrie eleison')Lucious#4138 in the U.S.Spelling of Lucius — from Latin lux, 'light' — a classic Roman name Sorren#4160 in the U.S.-en spelling of Soren — Danish form of Severinus, from Latin severus, 'stern, severe'Tyreek#4173 in the U.S.Ty- styling of Tariq — Arabic, 'the night visitor, the morning star, one who knocks'Xane#4176 in the U.S.X- styling of Zane — an American form of John ('God is gracious') or a Zayn ('beauty') echo; ro Xzander#4177 in the U.S.Xz- styling of Xander — short form of Alexander, Greek 'defender of the people'Asahd#4188 in the U.S.Spelling of Asad — Arabic, 'lion'Caidyn#4199 in the U.S.Cai-/-yn spelling of Caden — possibly Irish Cadán, 'spirit of battle', or a modern coinage; rou Geovany#4222 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Giovanni — the Italian John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Iziah#4229 in the U.S.Modern spelling/short form of Isaiah — Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'; construction in Jazper#4238 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Jasper — from Persian, 'treasurer' (a Magi name), and the speckled jasper gem Kayleb#4246 in the U.S.K-/-ay- spelling of Caleb — Hebrew Kalev, 'dog' (loyalty) or 'whole-hearted, faithful'; routes Knoah#4254 in the U.S.Silent-K spelling of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort, repose'Owyn#4278 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Owen — Welsh, 'young warrior' or 'well-born, noble' (linked to Eugene)Quincey#4281 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Quincy — from a French place-name, 'estate of Quintus' (Latin quintus, 'fifth')Romyn#4287 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Roman/Romain — from Latin Romanus, 'a Roman, of Rome'Dashel#4331 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Dashiell — an Anglicized French surname (de Chiel), of uncertain meaning; Easten#4335 in the U.S.-en spelling of Easton — Old English, 'east town/settlement' or 'toward the east, the dawn'Graeson#4339 in the U.S.-ae- spelling of Grayson — 'son of the grieve (steward/bailiff)' (Middle English greyve)Jianni#4355 in the U.S.J-spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is g Joesiah#4356 in the U.S.-oe- spelling of Josiah — Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'Yahweh supports/heals'Jullian#4357 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Julian — from Latin Julianus, 'of the Julii (Julius) family; youthful, dow Kashius#4361 in the U.S.K-spelling of Cassius — a Roman family name from Latin cassus, 'hollow, empty', or 'vain'; rout Linkoln#4372 in the U.S.K-spelling of Lincoln — from Latin/Brittonic 'lake colony' (the city Lincoln, from Lindon + col Lucus#4374 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lucas — from Latin Lucas, 'man from Lucania', often linked to lux, 'light';Malique#4376 in the U.S.-que spelling of Malik — Arabic malik, 'king, sovereign, master' — al-Malik, a name of God Maykel#4379 in the U.S.Latino phonetic spelling of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Yostin#4408 in the U.S.Latino phonetic spelling/form of Justin — from Latin Justinus, 'just, fair, righteous'; routes Aric#4427 in the U.S.Spelling of Eric — from Old Norse Eirikr, 'eternal/ever ruler' or 'sole ruler'Dashiel#4441 in the U.S.Single-l spelling of Dashiell — an Anglicized French surname (de Chiel), of uncertain meaning; Griffyn#4456 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Griffin — from Welsh Gruffudd, 'strong lord/chief', and the mythical griffin (eag Hendryx#4458 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Hendrix — a Dutch/Flemish surname, 'son of Hendrik (Henry)', from Germanic 'home-Izak#4464 in the U.S.Spelling of Isaac/Izak — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, laughter'

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