Modern Baby Names
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Modern Girl Names
Avaya#1359 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely an elaboration of Ava with an extra syllable; no establishJaylene#1362 in the U.S.Modern American compound of Jay (the bird or the letter J) with the -lene/-lyne suffix (from HeKeylani#1376 in the U.S.Ocean, seaDelainey#1390 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerKynlee#1401 in the U.S.Royal meadow; from the Gaelic kin (head, chief) and Old English leah (clearing)Layne#1402 in the U.S.A narrow road or pathAvayah#1407 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffixScotlyn#1412 in the U.S.From Scotland; Scottish landAddyson#1413 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthCharm#1415 in the U.S.From the English word 'charm', via Old French from Latin 'carmen' ('song, magic spell'); used aMarlie#1422 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Marley, an English place-name and surname meaning 'pleasant wood' Camden#1428 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname combining Old English 'camp' (enclosure) and 'denu' (valNeveah#1440 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwardsStorm#1442 in the U.S.Storm, tempestEsmae#1445 in the U.S.EsteemedJournei#1447 in the U.S.A modern creative respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel,Vayda#1457 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledgeAddisyn#1458 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthElianny#1460 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic feminine name, an embellished form of Eliana (from Hebrew "my God has answereDelani#1469 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerEllowyn#1470 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Elle/Ellow- with the ending -wyn ("fair, blessed")Junie#1488 in the U.S.YoungLakyn#1489 in the U.S.Modern variant of Lakin/Laken, 'dweller by the lake', also linked to Larkin (a diminutive of LaMemphis#1494 in the U.S.from the ancient Egyptian capital city Memphis; the Greek name derives from Egyptian 'Men-neferKapri#1506 in the U.S.Wild boarKianna#1507 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Kiana; sometimes linked to the Hawaiian form of DianaNashly#1508 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compoundPreslee#1509 in the U.S.Priest clearingTyla#1510 in the U.S.modern feminine form of Tyler, an English occupational surname meaning "tiler, layer of tiles"Finnley#1513 in the U.S.White warriorMalky#1516 in the U.S.A Yiddish given name from Hebrew 'malki' meaning 'my king' or 'my queen', popular in Orthodox JRylynn#1523 in the U.S.Rye landWinry#1524 in the U.S.a modern name popularized by the Fullmetal Alchemist character Winry Rockbell, without an estabAnniston#1525 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or townHarleigh#1534 in the U.S.Hare meadowRenesmee#1538 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)Laya#1543 in the U.S.Weary, grievedZylah#1547 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely a respelling of Zila/Zillah or an invented blend; no established ancAddilynn#1548 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAvalyn#1549 in the U.S.LakeJesly#1550 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most often read alongside Jessa/Jessalyn/Jesenia with the fashionablKeila#1551 in the U.S.Possibly from the biblical Hebrew place name Keilah; in modern usage often a coined variant of Lennyn#1552 in the U.S.LoverStori#1558 in the U.S.A story, a narrative, an accountKeeley#1567 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe; the element 'caol' means 'slender', and tKollins#1568 in the U.S.Descendant of Colin; dove's childEmberlee#1573 in the U.S.Ember meadow; glowing fire clearingKaylynn#1576 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Kay' (or Kayla) and the fashionable suffix '-lynn'.Vaeda#1578 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Vada/Veda; the underlying Veda comes from Sanskrit 'veda' meaning 'Aylany#1582 in the U.S.Modern variant of Ailani/Aylani, from Hawaiian elements read as 'high chief' or 'heavenly leadeMaven#1584 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur (from the vocabulary word, via Yiddish meyvn)Kinsleigh#1587 in the U.S.King's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)Alaiyah#1593 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely an elaborated spelling of AaliyahAnyla#1594 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)Blakelynn#1596 in the U.S.a modern American coinage blending the name Blake (originally from Old English meaning 'black' Cienna#1598 in the U.S.Orange-redEver#1599 in the U.S.English word name meaning 'always, eternally', from Old English 'aefre'. (An unrelated Old EnglJournie#1600 in the U.S.A journey, a voyage, the path of lifeKaelyn#1601 in the U.S.modern blend of Kay/Kayla with the suffix -lynNailea#1606 in the U.S.AttainerNariah#1607 in the U.S.modern American coinage, likely influenced by Mariah and NiaNariyah#1608 in the U.S.Lamp of Yahweh Zamora#1610 in the U.S.A transferred use of the Spanish surname and place name Zamora, a city in northwestern Spain; uHonesty#1614 in the U.S.Truthfulness, integrity, sincerityKadence#1616 in the U.S.A modern word name, a respelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia "a falling" via the musical teKalayah#1617 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and MalLainee#1618 in the U.S.TorchMacey#1619 in the U.S.Matthew's estate or settlementBrisa#1633 in the U.S.BreezeKenley#1638 in the U.S.Royal meadow; king's clearingLowen#1639 in the U.S.HappyAnvi#1643 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerLilyanna#1647 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lily (flower) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'); a variant of Liliana.Rilynn#1649 in the U.S.Rye landYazmin#1651 in the U.S.Jasmine flowerAylen#1655 in the U.S.From the Mapuche (Mapudungun) language of South America, meaning 'ember', also interpreted as 'Baker#1656 in the U.S.BakerHailie#1658 in the U.S.Hay clearing (variant of Hailey/Hayley)Jurnee#1659 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel"; popularMaisyn#1661 in the U.S.StoneworkerScottlyn#1664 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speakerAlannah#1674 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Anvika#1675 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strengthMaylin#1680 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lin (short form of -lynn: Welsh lake);Janae#1687 in the U.S.God is graciousMaliah#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, sublimeAzula#1693 in the U.S.Derived from Spanish/Portuguese azul "blue," widely known as the name of the antagonist Azula iBrynnlee#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 -lynnAleyah#1710 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeEvaluna#1716 in the U.S.To breatheKingsley#1719 in the U.S.King's wood; king's meadowKaliah#1723 in the U.S.Modern elaborated form of Kalia/Kaliyah; linked to Hawaiian Kalia and used as a euphonic coinedLaikyn#1725 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Laken/Lakyn, a name popularized as a creative feminine form; no eAlany#1733 in the U.S.orange tree, harmoniousBowie#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 JaylSarina#1745 in the U.S.Princess (elaboration of Sarah)Callahan#1748 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the churchMyah#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.NewSenna#1757 in the U.S.A nature/plant name from the senna shrub (Cassia), popularized in Dutch usage; sometimes connecMajesty#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 bitternessAlahia#1778 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely an elaboration of Alaia/Alaya; sometimes associated with Basque 'jJailani#1785 in the U.S.From the Arabic nisba 'Jilani/Gilani' meaning 'from Gilan', a region by the Caspian Sea; carrieJalayah#1786 in the U.S.Small, little, young, childLondynn#1789 in the U.S.From the place name London, used as a modern given nameYesly#1795 in the U.S.A modern Spanish-influenced name, possibly a diminutive or variant of Yesenia (an Arabic-originDailany#1799 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Delaney and the -any ending; no single fixed rootAmaria#1808 in the U.S.A modern American name, often felt as an elaboration of Amara or a blend with Maria; it also coGisselle#1812 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," hTianna#1817 in the U.S.Modern variant of Tiana; short form of Tatiana/ChristianaEmmarie#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 KaSaraya#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 'hi
Modern Boy Names
Davion#1353 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffixTaylen#1361 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Tay-' (from Taylor) and the fashionable '-len' ending.Bohdi#1366 in the U.S.Respelling of Bodhi, the Sanskrit and Pali word for 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' in Buddhism,Deon#1383 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/DionysusKymir#1385 in the U.S.Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the seaGraysen#1390 in the U.S.Son of the grey-haired manScout#1400 in the U.S.One who scouts or observes aheadCayde#1409 in the U.S.Round, barrel; short and stoutXaden#1420 in the U.S.God, divinity, angelBodi#1421 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Bodhi, the Sanskrit and Pali word meaning 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' inFinneas#1428 in the U.S.Variant of Phineas; traditionally 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'Khamari#1446 in the U.S.Moon, moonlightDemari#1452 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Mari'; common in African American naming trJaxen#1462 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Jackson/Jaxon, from an English surname meaning "son of Jack" (JacKamarion#1481 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compoundLaken#1482 in the U.S.Modern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.Kyair#1497 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and airJahmari#1515 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.Jru#1516 in the U.S.Manly, masculineTristian#1518 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Tristan, a name from Celtic/Arthurian legend; the spelling was infMontana#1525 in the U.S.A place name from the US state of Montana, derived from the Spanish 'montaña' ('mountain'), ultDaylen#1530 in the U.S.Bright light of day; day's clearingIndigo#1531 in the U.S.A word name for the blue-violet color and dye, from Greek indikon "Indian substance," i.e. the Skylar#1537 in the U.S.Respelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'shelter'.Lahiam#1542 in the U.S.My people are gracious; God of the peopleZyan#1546 in the U.S.Grace, beauty, adornment of GodChevy#1547 in the U.S.From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given nameJaylin#1548 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylKysen#1557 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly of the seaNavy#1558 in the U.S.from the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also evoking the color navy blue; ultimZayvion#1563 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like DaKacen#1566 in the U.S.StoneworkerKamdyn#1568 in the U.S.Winding valley; from the place namePayton#1569 in the U.S.Pæga's townTrevon#1583 in the U.S.ThreeCru#1611 in the U.S.Crew, close group; crossDestin#1612 in the U.S.from the French word 'destin' meaning 'destiny, fate'; also used in Haitian CreoleKorbyn#1628 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Corbin/Corbyn, from a Norman French surname derived from 'corbeau'Tylen#1633 in the U.S.Tiler of roofsLinkin#1642 in the U.S.LakeKycen#1660 in the U.S.No traditional meaning; a modern invented name.Sky#1661 in the U.S.from the English word "sky" (from Old Norse sky, "cloud"), used as a nature nameTruth#1662 in the U.S.the English word "truth" used as a virtue nameJahari#1666 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulXaiden#1675 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeBeauden#1677 in the U.S.BeautifulGibson#1680 in the U.S.Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)Kyce#1683 in the U.S.Modern one-beat coinage beside Kase and Qais/Kais ('firm'); routes layeredKyng#1684 in the U.S.Stylized respelling of the word name 'King', from Old English 'cyning' ('ruler, monarch').Reagan#1687 in the U.S.from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," with Riagán thought to mean "little kRaylen#1696 in the U.S.Modern blend of the element Ray (beam of light) with the suffix -len; no fixed lexical meaningRamir#1707 in the U.S.WedgeAxle#1709 in the U.S.Father is peaceJhett#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-nameSavion#1724 in the U.S.The new houseCalder#1731 in the U.S.From a river/place name and surname meaning 'hard/rapid water' or 'rocky stream', from BrittoniDeion#1744 in the U.S.a modern American variant of Dion/Deon, ultimately from the Greek Dionysios, related to the godKeyler#1759 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitXavian#1768 in the U.S.The new houseZealand#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'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 Izayah#1784 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. Jamarion#1785 in the U.S.modern African American coinage, an elaboration of Jamar with the -ion suffixMakhi#1787 in the U.S.Modern variant of Mekhi/Mehki, associated with Micah/Michael 'who is like God?'; a coined name Xavion#1790 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, an elaboration of Xavier (which means 'new house' from a Basque placXyleek#1792 in the U.S.A modern, invented American name with no established traditional etymology; coined for its distKlayton#1800 in the U.S.Clay settlementKodi#1801 in the U.S.Descendant of the helpful oneKymani#1802 in the U.S.A modern name of Jamaican/African American usage, popularized by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley; 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 peopleJaylon#1816 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJessiah#1817 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift') with the biblical '-iah' suffix as in Josiah.Keyden#1818 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeWhitley#1823 in the U.S.White clearingMylan#1832 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear'.
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