Modern Baby Names
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Modern Girl Names
Winsley#1832 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name, likely 'Wine's clearing' — the Old English personal namAlyvia#1833 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboliLoyalty#1838 in the U.S.Fidelity, devotion, steadfast allegianceEmberleigh#1849 in the U.S.Modern English compound of 'Ember' (Old English 'aemerge', a glowing coal) and 'Leigh' (Old EngBeckett#1856 in the U.S.BeakJireh#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 tStormie#1865 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentYasmina#1866 in the U.S.JasmineEmilee#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.VigilantKhalia#1869 in the U.S.Modern variant of Kalia, used in African American naming; influenced by Arabic khalil 'friend',Nairobi#1870 in the U.S.Place name used as a given name, from Maasai 'Enkare Nyrobi' meaning 'cool/cold water'.Solei#1871 in the U.S.sunAzuri#1883 in the U.S.Inspired by 'azure,' sky-blueDalani#1884 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royalIlani#1890 in the U.S.TreeKiari#1892 in the U.S.kingly, or creative modern coinageSamaria#1895 in the U.S.A biblical place name, the capital of the ancient northern Kingdom of Israel, from Hebrew 'ShomBryleigh#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)Kinzley#1904 in the U.S.Respelling of Kinsley, an English surname/place name from a personal name (Cyne-) and Old EngliKolbie#1905 in the U.S.dark settlement or coal townRiverlynn#1908 in the U.S.RiverbankViolett#1909 in the U.S.Purple (the color)Zya#1910 in the U.S.a modern coinage and respelling used in American naming; no single established traditional etymCarlee#1911 in the U.S.a modern feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free maChosen#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'.Jazzlyn#1918 in the U.S.Jazz music; joyful improvisation plus feminine -lynLillith#1919 in the U.S.Of the nightArianny#1928 in the U.S.Most holyCollyns#1930 in the U.S.son of Nicholas, victorious peopleCove#1933 in the U.S.a small sheltered bay or inletItaly#1936 in the U.S.Given name taken from the country Italy (Latin Italia), often connected to an old term meaning Anabia#1943 in the U.S.To returnAziyah#1946 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtBlakelyn#1947 in the U.S.BlackIyanna#1949 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerKamiya#1950 in the U.S.Modern coined name using the Ka- prefix, likely built on Maya/Mia; no single established lexicaNahomi#1954 in the U.S.Veggies, greenRumani#1958 in the U.S.Goddess of Victory: Nikke!Sunni#1960 in the U.S.variant of Sunny, from the English word for bright, cheerful weatherAlanni#1962 in the U.S.orange tree, harmoniousCambrie#1964 in the U.S.The peopleJaelyn#1966 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular -lyn suffixJaniya#1967 in the U.S.On my wayKailee#1969 in the U.S.ClearingStormy#1979 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentJanyla#1984 in the U.S.Fury, passionArayah#1991 in the U.S.Modern respelling/elaboration of Aria or Ariah. Most commonly read as 'air, melody' (Italian, vCaliyah#1992 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellentFiadh#1995 in the U.S.wild, wild animal, deer (also 'respect')Amberly#2002 in the U.S.AmbergrisEverlyn#2006 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotationsLiara#2011 in the U.S.no established traditional meaning; popularized as a fictional character nameTiara#2014 in the U.S.crown, jeweled headpieceAddelyn#2017 in the U.S.NobleAithana#2019 in the U.S.from the Aitana mountain range; 'aita' meaning father or ancestor with the suffix -ana ('belongAlyna#2020 in the U.S.NobleBryn#2021 in the U.S.Hill, moundDaylani#2023 in the U.S.modern coined name blending 'day' with the popular '-lani' suffixDiamond#2024 in the U.S.From the gemstone, via Latin 'diamas' from Greek 'adamas' ('unconquerable, hardest metal'), givHaddie#2027 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a short or respelled form related to Hadley ("heather fieKaris#2030 in the U.S.Grace, kindnessKylani#2031 in the U.S.Ocean, seaCallaway#2039 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJaycie#2040 in the U.S.God is gracious, via Jane/Jason connectionsNavany#2048 in the U.S.Derived from the Tamil word 'nava' meaning 'new' or 'fresh'; the name evokes renewal and brightAmya#2051 in the U.S.The endEverest#2053 in the U.S.named for Sir George Everest; Welsh surname meaning dweller on the ridgeJaylynn#2054 in the U.S.LakeSamaira#2059 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversationSantana#2060 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyShae#2061 in the U.S.Variant of Shea, from Gaelic Seaghdha 'admirable, stately, hawk-like'.Hensley#2071 in the U.S.stallion's meadow or high estate clearingNylani#2073 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royalRyla#2074 in the U.S.Little kingAcelynn#2076 in the U.S.LakeBlakeleigh#2079 in the U.S.Dark or pale meadow (decorative respelling of the surname Blakely)Blayke#2080 in the U.S.BlackCaeli#2081 in the U.S.modern usage, either from Latin 'caeli' ('of the sky/heavens') or as a respelling of Kayley/CayEverlynn#2083 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotationsLilyann#2089 in the U.S.LilyMilaya#2091 in the U.S.From Russian milaya, 'darling, dear, sweet' — the endearment behind Mila — also a modern Mila +Scotlynn#2094 in the U.S.Land of the ScotsTaliah#2097 in the U.S.Variant of Talia, from Hebrew tal 'dew' + Yah (God): 'dew of God'.Aryana#2101 in the U.S.Most holyBanks#2105 in the U.S.Topographic surname for someone living by a hillside slope or riverbank (Middle English 'banke'Ashtyn#2121 in the U.S.ash tree town or settlementBlakelee#2124 in the U.S.BlackKaila#2133 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdayLluvia#2136 in the U.S.RainNahomy#2137 in the U.S.Modern Spanish respelling of the biblical Naomi (Hebrew Na'omi), meaning 'pleasant, sweet, deliTaelynn#2138 in the U.S.To cutAmiracle#2140 in the U.S.Wonder, marvelChozyn#2141 in the U.S.Origin uncertainHarlyn#2142 in the U.S.Hare meadow; hare clearingNaveah#2146 in the U.S.Variant of Nevaeh, 'heaven' spelled backwards; a modern American invented name.Aryanna#2157 in the U.S.Most holyHarlynn#2161 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Har-' (from Harlow/Harper) and the suffix '-lynn'.Ashton#2173 in the U.S.Ash tree townJocelynn#2178 in the U.S.Variant of Jocelyn, from Germanic Gauzlin (referring to the Gaut/Geat tribe), brought to EnglanKarlie#2179 in the U.S.ManKayce#2180 in the U.S.VigilantKynslee#2181 in the U.S.royal meadowMaryn#2187 in the U.S.of the sea, star of the seaNovaleigh#2188 in the U.S.NewRhylee#2191 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley. As an English surname it means 'rye clearing/meadow' (Old English 'ryge' +Addalyn#2194 in the U.S.NobleBriley#2199 in the U.S.Son of Brice Caylee#2200 in the U.S.ClearingIndiana#2202 in the U.S.land of the IndiansKoi#2207 in the U.S.From the Japanese word 'koi' (鯉), meaning 'carp,' specifically the colorful ornamental variety;Alorah#2214 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly blending Hawaiian 'aloha' (love, peace, compassion) with the '-rIreland#2224 in the U.S.Abundant land
Modern Boy Names
Camari#1840 in the U.S.BeautyMakhari#1844 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Macarius, from Greek Makarios meaning blessed or happy, adapted through AfrNile#1848 in the U.S.Fury, passionAshtyn#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'), popularlyJakhari#1878 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulKlay#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 toCamdyn#1889 in the U.S.Respelling of Camden, an English place name, often interpreted as 'enclosed/winding valley'.Devonte#1890 in the U.S.a modern African American coinage, likely combining the name Devon with the popular suffix -te/Ezren#1892 in the U.S.help, aidJeyden#1895 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKyron#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, leaderSavior#1901 in the U.S.One who savesXylo#1903 in the U.S.woodBraxtyn#1906 in the U.S.Bracca's townTayden#1915 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining 'Tay-' (as in Taylor) with the fashionable '-den' suffix.Kaisyn#1927 in the U.S.Modern invented name (respelling of Kason)Aj#1932 in the U.S.Initials A.J., typically standing for a combination of names beginning with A and J — most commKolbe#1939 in the U.S.From Germanic kolbe/kolbo 'club, cudgel, mace'.Zaidyn#1941 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Zaid/Zay with the popular -den/-dyn suffixBodee#1943 in the U.S.Body; island; a spelling variant of Bode/Bodi, from Old Norse bo (island settlement) or a shortJourney#1951 in the U.S.Of the dayKailo#1953 in the U.S.modern invented name built on Kai with an -lo ending, in the Kylo/Milo sound familyKemari#1954 in the U.S.BeautyMaverik#1955 in the U.S.IndependentKashtyn#1967 in the U.S.CaseOslo#1969 in the U.S.Meadow of the gods (or meadow beneath the ridge); from the Norwegian capitalRexton#1971 in the U.S.Modern build joining Rex — Latin 'king' — to the -ton settlement; king's town by assemblyTyrell#1973 in the U.S.From the Norman surname Tyrell/Tirel, possibly a nickname from Old French 'tirer' (to pull), inXayden#1975 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeArrow#1976 in the U.S.the English word "arrow" used as a modern nature/word nameDavon#1978 in the U.S.Modern name, likely an elaboration of DavidKahari#1984 in the U.S.To subdue, to use forceKhyree#1985 in the U.S.a modern American respelling related to Kyrie, from the Greek 'kyrie' ('Lord'), as in the liturKru#1986 in the U.S.weirCadence#1994 in the U.S.Rhythm, flowExodus#1997 in the U.S.departure, going outYariel#2005 in the U.S.Taught by GodAxell#2007 in the U.S.Father is peaceBrentley#2009 in the U.S.English surname-turned-given-name combining Old English 'brant' ('steep, high') and 'leah' ('woKadence#2014 in the U.S.Rhythm, flowLuxton#2016 in the U.S.Lugg's settlement or farm; from a Devon place name, Old English personal name Lugga plus tun (sOaklee#2017 in the U.S.Oak clearingRayne#2018 in the U.S.rain, counsel-powerKyan#2029 in the U.S.Ancient, enduringEmari#2040 in the U.S.Favour, benefitRowyn#2052 in the U.S.RedSwayde#2054 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leather; a modern Tylin#2055 in the U.S.modern blended name, no historical meaningAylan#2058 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCamron#2059 in the U.S.Crooked noseMyheir#2070 in the U.S.River swallowing riversTaylin#2076 in the U.S.Tailor; garment cutter; a -lin variant of Taylor, from Old French tailleur (tailor, cutter)Jayvion#2084 in the U.S.Hope; expectationAhron#2091 in the U.S.High mountainBraylin#2095 in the U.S.LakeMykel#2101 in the U.S.Who is like God?Aero#2108 in the U.S.air, of the skyAyven#2112 in the U.S.modern invented name blending the sounds of Aiden and Evan, first recorded in U.S. usage aroundDakoda#2114 in the U.S.Allies, friendsStorm#2124 in the U.S.Storm, tempestAkaay#2125 in the U.S.From Turkish ak, 'white, bright, pure', plus ay, 'moon' — 'bright moon, moonlight'Alexzander#2126 in the U.S.Defending menAyce#2128 in the U.S.Modern invented spelling, phonetically equivalent to 'ace'. No established traditional etymologKyrell#2134 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lorTaytum#2140 in the U.S.Tata's homesteadBaylen#2152 in the U.S.Holder of the heelKaidyn#2157 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKior#2158 in the U.S.modern invented name; a short, distinctive two-syllable coinageKoby#2174 in the U.S.Holder of the heelSylus#2180 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyCylas#2188 in the U.S.Origin uncertainFynn#2192 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Finn (Irish Fionn), meaning 'fair, white, bright'.Hayze#2193 in the U.S.Respelling of Hayes; enclosure or hedged area (Old English haeg), or descendant of Aodh (Irish Henley#2194 in the U.S.From an English place name, 'high clearing' or 'wood/clearing of a settlement', from Old EnglisNymir#2204 in the U.S.modern invented name with an Ny- opening and -mir ending, echoing the Arabic Namir (leopard) byDamarion#2212 in the U.S.tame, gentleJaydon#2218 in the U.S.thankful, God has heardCamryn#2234 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron' meaning 'crooked nose', originaDamoni#2235 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Damon, from Greek 'damao' meaning 'to tame, to subdue'.Jayvon#2240 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Jay (from the initial J or the bird) + -von (German/SlaviJordi#2241 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworker
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