Modern Baby Names
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Modern Girl Names
Noa#226 in the U.S.Motion, movementPalmer#232 in the U.S.Pilgrim who carried a palm branch on return from the Holy LandBrynlee#243 in the U.S.Hill meadow; a clearing on a hillGia#287 in the U.S.God is gracious — as a short form of Gianna (Italian form of Jane/Joan)Milani#288 in the U.S.From Milan (city of Italy); also used as a Hawaiian variant meaning 'gentle caress'Madisson#319 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an Old English surname meaning 'son of Maud' or 'son of Matthew', Marley#322 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname meaning 'pleasant wood' or 'lake clearing', composedNavy#327 in the U.S.From Old French 'navie' (fleet of ships), itself from Latin 'navis' (ship). Used as a color namKendall#328 in the U.S.From a place name in Cumbria, England — Kendal — derived from Old Norse 'Kent-dale', meaning 'vAnaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a superMiley#338 in the U.S.A modern American name, originally a nickname derived from 'smiley' — Miley Cyrus's birth name Teagan#341 in the U.S.From the Irish Tadhgan, a diminutive of Tadhg (poet), or from Welsh 'teg' (beautiful, fair) — mRyleigh#344 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from Irish Gaelic O Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, 'courageoPaige#346 in the U.S.From Old French 'page', meaning a young male servant or attendant to a knight, ultimately from Sydney#348 in the U.S.From the English surname Sidney, from the Old English 'sid' (wide) and 'eg' (island), meaning 'Malia#349 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Maria/Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Also connected to the Hawaiian word for 'calm'Elora#354 in the U.S.Likely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God iWrenlee#358 in the U.S.A modern combination of Wren (the small bird, from Old English 'wrenna') and Lee (meadow or cleBriella#362 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength'. BKayla#364 in the U.S.A modern name possibly derived from Hebrew Kayla (crown of laurels, from kelil) or from Arabic Ariyah#367 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Ariya or Aria, possibly from Hebrew Ariyah (lioness of God, from ari = liJordyn#371 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descendMalani#374 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-inspired modern name, possibly from 'malani' (heavenly, from the sky) or a creative Amari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mDemi#381 in the U.S.Short form of Demetria (devoted to Demeter) or from French demi meaning half; used independentlKira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form ofLondyn#388 in the U.S.Phonetic respelling of London, from the Roman Londinium, possibly derived from a Brittonic placKaliyah#392 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a blend of Ka- prefix with Aaliyah (Arabic for sublime, exaltedLogan#402 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic lagan meaning little hollow or little cave, a topographic surname turned gBrynn#407 in the U.S.From Welsh bryn meaning hill; used as a given name particularly in Welsh and Welsh-American comMckenna#410 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning son of Cionaodh; the name CionJourney#411 in the U.S.From Old French journée meaning a day's travel or a day's work, from jour (day), itself from LaAlayah#412 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aaliyah/Aliyah, from Arabic aliyya meaning exalted, sublime, or lofty; relaFinley#415 in the U.S.Anglicization of Gaelic Fionnlagh, from fionn meaning fair, white or bright and laogh meaning wCharlee#417 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Charlie, itself from Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning frWinter#426 in the U.S.From Old English winter meaning the cold season, used as a word name evoking the beauty and stiLondon#431 in the U.S.From the Roman city name Londinium, of disputed Celtic origin; possibly from a Brittonic personDream#432 in the U.S.From Old English dream meaning joy, music, or a dream vision; used as a word name for its aspirVienna#434 in the U.S.From the Roman city name Vindobona, of Celtic origin; possibly from Celtic vindo meaning white Hayden#437 in the U.S.From Old English heg meaning hay and denu meaning valley; a topographic surname meaning one froMacie#438 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Macy or Maci; from the Old French place name Massy (a village in Normandy) Maddison#439 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud or Matthew,' transferred tPayton#440 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's town' or 'fighter's settlement,'Gracelynn#442 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (from Latin 'gratia' meaning favor, elegance, or divine grace) and theMya#444 in the U.S.Variant of Mia and Maya; may derive from Latin 'maior' (great), from the Roman goddess Maia, orAdelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' meanZariah#450 in the U.S.Variant of Zaria or Azariah; from Hebrew 'azariah' meaning 'God has helped,' or from Arabic/SlaReign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old FrCarter#454 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'carter,' meaning a person who transports goodWynter#457 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Winter, from Old English 'winter,' the coldest season; used as a given nameKataleya#459 in the U.S.Variant of Cattleya, a genus of orchid flowers named after English botanist William Cattley; alElle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (GreekMadilyn#464 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline/Madison; combines the surname Madison (from Old English, son of MaGracelyn#466 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (Latin 'gratia,' favor or elegance) and the suffix -lyn (Welsh 'llyn,'Monroe#467 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname Munro or Monroe, derived from Gaelic 'Bun Rath' (foot of thJaylani#471 in the U.S.Modern American name, possibly influenced by Arabic 'jala' (clarity, brightness) and '-ani' (a Camryn#477 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainnRylie#478 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, meanHaisley#479 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Hadley or Hazel + -ley suffix; likely a blend evoking the hazel treeAlivia#484 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Olivia, from Latin 'oliva' meaning olive tree or olive branch, a symbol of Aniyah#485 in the U.S.Variant of Aniya or Nia, possibly related to Hebrew 'anah' (to answer, to be answered) or to thCameron#487 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron, composed of 'cam' (crooked, bent) and 'sron' (nose) Brooklynn#488 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Brooklyn, from the New York borough name derived from Dutch 'Breukelen' (meAubree#489 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German Charli#496 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Charlie/Charles, from Old High German 'Karl' meaning man or free mLakelynn#498 in the U.S.Modern American compound of 'lake' (Old English 'lacu,' a body of water) and '-lynn' (from WelsNylah#504 in the U.S.Variant of Nyla, derived from Arabic Nā'ila meaning 'one who attains' or 'one who is successfulRaegan#506 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Reagan, from Irish Ó Riagáin, derived from riagán meaning 'little Jream#518 in the U.S.Modern American creative name, a phonetic respelling of the word 'dream,' using the letter J toJovie#521 in the U.S.Modern feminine name derived from or inspired by the Latin Jovius (of or belonging to Jove/JupiMarlowe#523 in the U.S.From the English surname Marlowe, derived from the Old English place-name Mǣrel-wōh or similar,Cali#574 in the U.S.Beautiful; most beautiful — a short form of Calista or Calliope from the Greek kalos/kallos meaSevyn#575 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Seven; the numeral 7, considered lucky or sacred in many traditionsMckenzie#576 in the U.S.Anglicised from Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach', with Coinneach itself meaning 'fair onKyla#580 in the U.S.Feminine form of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'strait'; also sometimes cKailany#581 in the U.S.Creative elaboration blending Hawaiian elements: kai meaning 'sea' or 'ocean' and lani meaning Lylah#585 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night,' associated with the SufiMeilani#591 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Meilana or Meilani, blending Hawaiian mei (possibly related to a term of enMakenna#593 in the U.S.Variant of McKenna, from Irish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (a personal name Avianna#595 in the U.S.Modern creative name combining Latin avis ('bird') with the feminine suffix -anna, or alternatiHalle#596 in the U.S.From Old English heall meaning 'hall' or 'manor house,' used as a place-name and surname meaninTiana#598 in the U.S.Short form of Tatiana (from the Roman family Tatius, origin uncertain) or of Christiana (from LAliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'aMylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; aBrinley#608 in the U.S.From an Old English place-name and surname, composed of bryne ('fire,' 'burning') and leah ('meSiena#610 in the U.S.From the Italian city of Siena in Tuscany, whose name may derive from the Roman Senones tribe oHalo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; usedAriya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good qualiCampbell#617 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Caimbeul, composed of cam ('crooked,' 'bent') and beul ('mouth'), meaning Amiyah#620 in the U.S.Creative variant of Amaya (Japanese 'night rain') or Amia/Amia (Hebrew/Latin 'beloved' or 'my pKeira#622 in the U.S.Anglicised feminine form of Ciara (Irish) or Ceilidh-influenced form, from Irish Gaelic ciar meSariyah#625 in the U.S.Likely from Arabic Sariya meaning 'clouds at night' or related to Hebrew sarah meaning 'princesMaliyah#626 in the U.S.A variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Swahili form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-foLexi#628 in the U.S.Short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') + anēr ('man'), meaningAndi#632 in the U.S.Feminine short form of Andrea or Andreas, from the Greek andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly,' Indie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from SansDestiny#635 in the U.S.From the English word destiny, derived via Old French destinée from Latin destinare ('to determAriah#636 in the U.S.Variant of Aria, from the Hebrew ariel ('lion of God') or the Italian musical term aria ('air,'Oaklyn#637 in the U.S.A modern coined name combining the Old English ac ('oak tree') with the suffix -lyn (from Old EAzaria#638 in the U.S.Variant of Azariah, from the Hebrew Azaryahu (עֲזַרְיָה), meaning 'helped by God' or 'Yahweh haLyric#640 in the U.S.From the English word lyric, ultimately from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre; used asEllianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or GodZariyah#645 in the U.S.An elaborated American spelling variant of Zaria or Zariya, possibly from Arabic zahr meaning fLegacy#662 in the U.S.From the English word legacy, from Medieval Latin legacia meaning bequest or what is bequeathedPaislee#669 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Paisley, from the Scottish town of Paisley, whose name derives from Old EngLakelyn#673 in the U.S.Modern American compound of lake (Old Norse lak or Old English lacu meaning body of water) comb
Modern Boy Names
Baker#217 in the U.S.One who bakes; an occupational surname for a baker of breadCade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shapedLane#250 in the U.S.A narrow country road or pathNash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ashCrew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or companyKayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvementBodie#275 in the U.S.Shelter; also used as a variant of Bodhi (awakening)Jensen#282 in the U.S.Son of Jens; Jens being the Danish form of John (God is gracious)Lennox#289 in the U.S.From Levenach; the elm-tree placeKaleb#295 in the U.S.Faithful, whole-hearted; boldKohen#296 in the U.S.Priest; a descendant of the priestly Kohanim classBanks#310 in the U.S.One who lives beside a bank — a hillside, mound, or riverbankColson#311 in the U.S.Son of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)Zyaire#317 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely inspired by Zaire, the former name of the Democratic ReNiko#325 in the U.S.Short form of Nikolaos or Nikola, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning Dariel#327 in the U.S.A modern name blending elements of Dario (gift) or Daniel (God is my judge) with the angelic suKaden#328 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'qadin' (companion) or an American spelling variant of Caden, which may reSutton#332 in the U.S.From the Old English 'suth' (south) and 'tun' (settlement, farm, town), meaning 'southern settlPaxton#338 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname, from 'Poecc's tun' (Poecc's settlement) or possiblyJax#342 in the U.S.Short form of Jackson or Jaxon, themselves forms of John (from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God has been gWells#347 in the U.S.From the Old English 'wiell' or 'wella', meaning spring, stream, or well — a topographic surnamKade#349 in the U.S.From the Old Welsh 'cad' (battle) or Old English elements, possibly meaning 'spirit of battle'.Hendrix#354 in the U.S.Dutch and Flemish surname form of Hendrik (Henry), from Old German Heimrich, composed of 'heim'Bryce#357 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic 'Bricius' or possibly from Celtic 'brig' (high, strong). Saint Brice oJaylen#361 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, possibly a blend of Jay (from Latin Gaius or the bird) and theKaizen#364 in the U.S.From the Japanese 'kai' (change) and 'zen' (good, better) — meaning 'continuous improvement' orOnyx#365 in the U.S.From the Greek 'onyx', meaning claw or fingernail (because the stone's colors resemble a fingerKyaire#367 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of names like Kyaire, Zyaire, or KylMiller#369 in the U.S.From the Middle English occupational surname 'miller', denoting a person who operated a grain mDaxton#379 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Dax, a French place name referring to the town of Dax in southwestern FraLawson#381 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Lawrence, itself from Latin Laurentius meaning man from LaurentuBaylor#386 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old French bailleur meaning one who delivers or a bailor; useIker#390 in the U.S.From Basque iker meaning visitation or visit, connected to the Basque place name Ikerne and useKamari#391 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic origins, related to the Arabic qamar meaning moon; used in East AfricanZander#397 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros meaning defender of the people, combining alexeiKashton#400 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Cash- sound with the Old English suffix -ton meaning settlKian#401 in the U.S.From Irish Cian meaning ancient or enduring; also a form of Persian Kayyan or Kai meaning king Kylo#402 in the U.S.Modern invented name, coined for the Star Wars villain Kylo Ren; possibly combining Kyle (from Kyler#404 in the U.S.Possibly from Dutch Kuyler meaning archer or bowman; also interpreted as a modern blend of KyleKing#405 in the U.S.From Old English cyning meaning king or ruler; used as a given name for its direct regal connotRemy#408 in the U.S.From French Rémi, a form of the Latin Remigius meaning oarsman or one who rows; connected to SaKoda#411 in the U.S.From Lakota Sioux koda or kola meaning friend or ally; also a short form of Dakota; in JapaneseCayden#414 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Caden or Kaden; possibly from Arabic qadin meaning battle companion or frieKaysen#415 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Kaison or Cason; possibly from Arabic qaisan meaning rejoicing, or aRylan#416 in the U.S.Variant of Ryland or Ryan, from Old English rye land meaning land where rye is grown; or an altJaden#421 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew Jadon meaning thankful or God has heard; also widely used as a modern AmLucca#425 in the U.S.Italian form of Lucas or Luca, from Latin Lucius meaning light; also the name of a historic TusWilder#431 in the U.S.From Old English wilde meaning wild, untamed, or from the wilderness; used as a surname and theJasai#439 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Josai or a creative blend; no estabJalen#443 in the U.S.Modern American name, widely attributed to a blend of the names Jamal and Allen, or Jay and AllKane#451 in the U.S.From Irish 'Cathan' meaning 'battle' or from the Welsh 'Caen'; also an Anglicization of the IriKarson#453 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where CaOakley#454 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meaning 'oaAyaan#465 in the U.S.From Arabic meaning 'gift of God,' or from Sanskrit/Hindi meaning 'time' or 'era'; widely used Kameron#466 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname from Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) oQuinn#467 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' where Conn derives from the Old IKyson#471 in the U.S.Modern American surname-style name combining Kyle (from Scottish Gaelic 'caol' meaning narrow sZayne#473 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zane, itself a variant of John (from Hebrew 'Yochanan,' meaning 'God is graMakai#481 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Micah or Michael, from Hebrew 'mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?'; also cKasen#484 in the U.S.Modern American name, possibly a variant of Cason/Kason (English, from the Carson family meaninRowen#488 in the U.S.Variant of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic 'ruadhán' meaning 'little red one' (from 'ruadh,' red), andArmani#495 in the U.S.Italian surname meaning 'son of Armano,' where Armano derives from the Old High German 'HermannJasiah#498 in the U.S.Modern American variant or blend of Josiah (Hebrew 'Yahweh supports/heals') and Isaiah (Hebrew Callen#516 in the U.S.Variant of Calan or Cailan, from Scottish/Irish Gaelic cath (battle) + lann (land, enclosure) oZakai#563 in the U.S.Pure; innocent — a Hebrew name related to the root zakah, meaning to be clean or innocentColsen#566 in the U.S.Son of Col or Cole; a modern English surname-style name blending Cole with the Scandinavian sufZain#567 in the U.S.Beauty, grace, adornment — from the Arabic root zayn meaning beauty or that which adornsJakai#569 in the U.S.A modern American coined name combining the popular Ja- prefix with the Hebrew Kai element, evoJamari#576 in the U.S.Likely derived from Arabic jamil or related roots meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome,' adapted asKylan#579 in the U.S.Variant of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'strait,' referring to a narrow Kyren#584 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kieran or Kyran, from Irish Gaelic Ciarán, a diminutive of ciar meaning 'Tru#591 in the U.S.Modern creative short form derived from English true, meaning 'faithful,' 'loyal,' or 'genuine,Jamir#592 in the U.S.Likely derived from Arabic jamil ('beautiful,' 'handsome') or related to Arabic zameer ('full,'Kolton#594 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colton, from the Old English place-name and surname meaning 'settlement neaKason#597 in the U.S.Modern K-variant of Cason, itself a surname derived from an Old French or Old English personal Kolter#600 in the U.S.Variant of Coulter or Colter, from Old English culter or Latin culter meaning 'knife' or 'plougKrew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as Caiden#602 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, itself a variant of Kaden or Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive ofZaiden#609 in the U.S.Variant of Zaid/Zayed, from Arabic zayd meaning 'growth,' 'increase,' or 'abundance'; adapted aEziah#610 in the U.S.Variant of Ezra or a creative blend of Eli and Isaiah/Josiah, from Hebrew elements meaning 'GodKyro#611 in the U.S.Variant of Cyrus, from Greek Kyros which may derive from Persian Kūruš meaning 'sun' or 'like tJakari#613 in the U.S.Creative African American given name likely combining Arabic or Swahili roots — possibly from jJaiden#618 in the U.S.Variant of Jayden or Jaden, commonly cited as a form of the Hebrew Jadon meaning 'thankful' or Boston#620 in the U.S.From the English town of Boston, Lincolnshire, named for Saint Botolph and his stone church: frKoen#623 in the U.S.Dutch short form of Conrad or Konrad, from Old High German Kuonrat, composed of kuon ('bold,' 'Jayceon#629 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Jason, derived from the Greek Iason, possibly from iasthai ('to heal').Kenzo#630 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written as 健三 (health/strength + three) or 賢三 (wise + three), or 健蔵. ThSincere#631 in the U.S.From Latin sincerus, meaning 'whole,' 'pure,' 'genuine,' or 'honest.' One folk etymology deriveIzaiah#635 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning 'Yahweh is salvAnakin#648 in the U.S.Coined by George Lucas for the Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker; possibly influenced by AnaCreed#663 in the U.S.From the English word creed, from Latin credo meaning I believe; a statement of faith or core pJaxton#667 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Jaxon or Jackson; ultimately from John (Hebrew Yochanan meaning God Major#670 in the U.S.From the Latin comparative adjective maior meaning greater or larger; used as a military rank nWylder#671 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Wilder, from Old English wilde meaning wild or untamed; Wilder as a surnam
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