Modern Baby Names
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Modern Girl Names
Grayson#3117 in the U.S.From an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (or 'son of the gray-haired one') — chosenKaiah#3119 in the U.S.Each of the twoChanning#3136 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJacie#3147 in the U.S.Modern variant of Jacey or Jaycee, created as a feminine given name from the initials J.C. or aJanylah#3148 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Nylah (a modern favorite linked to Nile/Nala); no singMason#3153 in the U.S.Occupational surname from Old French 'masson' and Medieval Latin 'macio,' meaning 'a stonecuttePrecious#3158 in the U.S.Price, worthRylin#3160 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Ry- — from Riley, 'rye clearing', or Rylan — with the -lin endingSamari#3161 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companionAmairani#3170 in the U.S.Meaning unclear; a Spanish/Mexican name popularized by a telenovela actress, with conflicting uBeckham#3172 in the U.S.Becca's homesteadDynver#3174 in the U.S.Dane fordFable#3177 in the U.S.From the English word fable — Latin fabula, 'story, tale' — a modern word-nameHazelynn#3179 in the U.S.Modern blend of Hazel — the hazelnut tree, Old English haesel — with -lynn, 'lake'Juna#3185 in the U.S.Variant of June (the month, from Juno) or Juno (Roman queen of the gods); also a German short fLeiani#3190 in the U.S.Variant in the Leilani family — Hawaiian lei, 'garland', plus (la)ni, 'heaven' — 'heavenly garlMaevry#3195 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Maeve (Irish, 'she who intoxicates/rules') to an -ry ending; constructioMckayla#3197 in the U.S.who is like God?Nika#3200 in the U.S.Derived from the Greek 'nikē', meaning 'victory'; used as a stand-alone name across Slavic EuroSkylee#3209 in the U.S.A creative spelling of Skylee or Skylie, combining Sky (from Old Norse ský meaning cloud) with Amyah#3212 in the U.S.modern coined name; an invented respelling without an established traditional meaningAnaleya#3213 in the U.S.Modern styling of Analia/Annaleah — Anna ('grace') plus a -leya finish; contemporary constructiGabby#3223 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man Jalaya#3225 in the U.S.clear, transparentKhaliyah#3227 in the U.S.Creative feminine elaboration likely derived from Arabic Khalid ('immortal, eternal') or a variPaxton#3239 in the U.S.From an Old English surname and place name, from Pæcc's tun (settlement, town); sometimes also Railynn#3241 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Rae — the vintage Rachel pet form, 'ewe' — with -lynn, 'lake', in an iRaylin#3242 in the U.S.blend evoking 'ray of light'Aisley#3252 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ainsley ('one's own meadow') and Ashley/Aisling — the -sley reading as a ScottiAnaleigha#3253 in the U.S.Ornate styling of Annalia/Analeigh — Anna ('grace') with a -leigha flourish; modern constructioArzoi#3256 in the U.S.Petition, supplication, requestBellarose#3260 in the U.S.Fused compound of Bella — Italian 'beautiful' — and Rose, the flower from Latin rosa: 'beautifuCharleston#3261 in the U.S.Charles's town — from the city named for King Charles II of England; also the 1920s dance the cCharly#3262 in the U.S.free man, strong and virileDarianna#3263 in the U.S.Elaboration of Daria — feminine of Darius, Persian 'possessor, holder of the good, wealthy' — wDelina#3264 in the U.S.Beloved in Eritrean and Ethiopian (Habesha) communities; also a short form of Adelina/Delphina Ellee#3266 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is aHavana#3270 in the U.S.from Havana, capital of CubaJoi#3271 in the U.S.joyJordynn#3272 in the U.S.to flow down, descendLivi#3278 in the U.S.Olive tree; from Latin oliva via the name Olivia or the ancient Roman family name LiviaLylla#3279 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from SanskrMaycee#3281 in the U.S.Origin uncertainQuinley#3286 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining Irish 'Quinn' (from Ó Cuinn, descendant of Conn, meaning 'chief' or 'wRhyan#3288 in the U.S.Little kingSayler#3290 in the U.S.Variant of Saylor, a surname from Middle High German seiler, 'rope maker', or Old French sailleSiana#3291 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/Emmalee#3304 in the U.S.RivalIly#3311 in the U.S.Modern American name adopted from ILY, the digital-age abbreviation for 'I love you'Jaida#3314 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKaely#3317 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, from Irish Gaelic caol meaning 'slender, narrow, gracefulKayori#3322 in the U.S.Extremely rare; plausibly a Japanese-flavored coinage (echoing Kaori, 'fragrance') or a modern Kenzi#3323 in the U.S.Handsome, beautiful, goodLovelyn#3327 in the U.S.Modern English coinage combining 'love' (from Old English 'lufu') and the suffix '-lyn,' creatiNalia#3331 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the melodic Na-/-lia family, echoing Natalia, Nadia, and Amalia; no single fiRenesmae#3337 in the U.S.Spelling of Renesmee — Stephenie Meyer's Twilight coinage blending Renée ('reborn') and Esme ('Aarvi#3342 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, popularly glossed 'peace, calm'; not firmly attested in classical SanskrCheyanne#3350 in the U.S.Red speakersJhersi#3358 in the U.S.Most plausibly a Spanish-influenced phonetic spelling of Jersey — the Channel Island name, possKamiah#3361 in the U.S.Modern melodic coinage in the Kami-/-iah family; also the Idaho town Kamiah (Nez Perce, 'place Kenslee#3363 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Ken-/Kins- sound of Kinsley and Kennedy with the -lee endiKinleigh#3365 in the U.S.Modern -leigh spelling of Kinley, clipped from the surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh' — GaeliMialani#3368 in the U.S.Modern blend of Mia ('mine/beloved') with Hawaiian -lani, 'heaven, royal' — a melodic coinageNasly#3371 in the U.S.Modern Colombian coinage of undocumented origin, part of the country's mid-century wave of inveNiomi#3374 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi, meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight', a name cSevynn#3379 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSilver#3380 in the U.S.The precious metal and its gleaming color; an English word name from Old English seolforSolai#3381 in the U.S.Modern coinage on Sol — Latin 'sun' — with an -ai finish; possibly echoing Tamil cholai, 'groveTaniyah#3383 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Tanya or Tania, the Russian diminutive of Tatiana meaning fairy queen or Zayleigh#3386 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationZyana#3388 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'zayn' or 'ziyan', meaning 'grace', 'beauty', or 'adornment'; used as a moAlanii#3393 in the U.S.Orange (tree or fruit)Ameliana#3396 in the U.S.Elaboration blending Amelia ('industrious, striving', Germanic) with the -iana ending of EmiliaAmyla#3397 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending Amy ('beloved') or Amelia with Myla/Mila — no single traditionAngeli#3398 in the U.S.angel, messengerArwyn#3399 in the U.S.From Welsh elements including arwyl/ar and gwyn, 'fair, white, blessed'; also echoing Tolkien'sCarli#3408 in the U.S.Feminine form of Carl, from Old High German karl meaning free man; Carli is a variant spelling Chozen#3410 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes themDariyah#3411 in the U.S.-iyah styling linked to Persian Darya, 'sea, ocean' — also a modern melodic coinage; routes layGolden#3417 in the U.S.Made of gold; the English adjective used as a name for someone precious and radiantKayley#3429 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe, from caol, 'slender'Lariyah#3432 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the La- prefix and Ri- sound to the melodic -iyah ending of AalNiamani#3439 in the U.S.Modern American coinage drawing on Swahili-inspired sounds — nia, 'purpose', and imani, 'faith'Nihira#3440 in the U.S.dew, mist; (also interpreted) treasureRaaya#3442 in the U.S.From Hebrew ra'aya, 'beloved, wife, dear companion' — the term of endearment in the Song of SonSolara#3446 in the U.S.Modern coinage on Latin sol/solaris, 'sun, of the sun' — 'the sunny one', with a flowing -ara eTrishika#3451 in the U.S.Modern Sanskrit-style name — glossed via trishula ('trident') or trishna ('desire/thirst'); notAitanna#3460 in the U.S.Variant of Aitana, the name of a mountain in Valencia, Spain, adopted as a girl's nameAmariana#3466 in the U.S.Modern elaboration joining Amari (the 'grace'-echo favorite) to the -ana finish; no single fixeAnaiya#3467 in the U.S.Variant of Anaya, commonly linked to Arabic inayah, 'care, concern, protection'Austen#3469 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCaleigh#3474 in the U.S.modern respelling of Kayleigh/Kaylee; partly from Irish 'caol' (slender)Ciana#3477 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinageEdelyn#3481 in the U.S.Modern blend joining Ede/Adel (Germanic adal, 'noble') to the -lyn ending; Edeline linesEryn#3484 in the U.S.Origin uncertainHaizlee#3487 in the U.S.Creative phonetic spelling of Hazel + Lee, combining Old English haesel (hazel tree) with leah Jamiyah#3489 in the U.S.No firmly established meaning; a modern invented name.Jensyn#3492 in the U.S.From the Scandinavian surname Jensen, 'son of Jens' (Jens being a Danish form of John, 'God is Kenlee#3494 in the U.S.woodland clearing; son of Finlay Normani#3506 in the U.S.NorthmanAzyla#3529 in the U.S.Rare modern coinage, most readably an Az- styling of Ayla ('oak/moon-halo') or Isla ('island');Catalaya#3532 in the U.S.Variant of Cataleya, from Cattleya, the orchid genus named for English horticulturist William CHazely#3539 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Hazel — the hazelnut tree, Old English haesel — with a melodic -y/-ly endJaina#3542 in the U.S.Elaboration of Jane ('God is gracious') with the -a ending; popularized by Warcraft's Jaina ProKayli#3548 in the U.S.Variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a blend of Kay ('pure') and -lee, or an Irish surname linked to 'sKayliana#3549 in the U.S.Modern American elaboration joining Kayla or Kaylee to the flowing -iana endingKyler#3553 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitLakely#3554 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining Lake, the water word, to the -ly/-lee ending — echoing the rareNavani#3560 in the U.S.Plausibly from Sanskrit nava, 'new, fresh', elaborated to Navani; also known as a fantasy-fictiRaylen#3563 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray (beam of light) to the -len ending; no single fixed rootTanner#3570 in the U.S.From Old English 'tannere', an occupational name for a leather tanner; transferred as a surname
Modern Boy Names
Ryler#3117 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending the sounds of Ryan, Tyler, and Rylan; an -er surname-style name withoutZaedyn#3126 in the U.S.Modern phonetic variant of Zayden/Zaiden; related to the Arabic root zada meaning to grow or inZyire#3127 in the U.S.modern invented name with a Zy- opening and -ire ending, echoing Zaire and Zahir by soundAyson#3135 in the U.S.Modern coinage — readable as an Ay-/-son name in the Mason/Jayson family, or a respelling of AyJaxsen#3158 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Jackson/Jaxon — 'son of Jack' (Jack from John, 'God is gracious') — with an Kahmari#3162 in the U.S.H-styled variant of Kamari, a modern American favorite popularly linked to Swahili kamari/qamarKhyaire#3165 in the U.S.Modern styled coinage in the Kyaire/Khyree set — Arabic khayr, 'goodness', in echo; not firmly Korben#3167 in the U.S.RavenMavrik#3168 in the U.S.IndependentRuhaan#3173 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' — 'spiritual, of the soul'; also linked to 'merciful, kSyon#3175 in the U.S.S-spelling of Zion/Sion — Hebrew Tsiyyon, the holy hill of Jerusalem, 'highest point' — also anTavion#3176 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Tavian/Octavian — Latin octavus, 'eighth' — with a fashionable -ion endinWitten#3179 in the U.S.English surname from Old English hwit (white) and tun (settlement), meaning white settlement; aAahil#3181 in the U.S.From Arabic — commonly glossed 'prince, great king/emperor' — a modern double-a favoriteBrave#3191 in the U.S.Courageous, fearless; the English adjective from Italian/French brave, used as a virtue nameDaquan#3196 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the Da- prefix to -quan, an ending drawn into African American Ederson#3201 in the U.S.son of EdgarElior#3204 in the U.S.From Hebrew El, 'God', plus or, 'light' — 'my God is light' — a modern Israeli favoriteJaeden#3210 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJaydan#3211 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKashten#3214 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kash (Cash lines) to the -ten ending; no single fixed rootKeion#3215 in the U.S.LionKhylo#3216 in the U.S.Kh-styled spelling of Kylo — a modern coinage (popularized by Star Wars' Kylo Ren), blending a Kolsyn#3217 in the U.S.Dark son; coal-dark vision (speculative modern coinage)Majesty#3220 in the U.S.greatness, dignityNirvan#3224 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nirvana — 'blowing out, liberation', the release from suffering in Hindu and BuddRylin#3227 in the U.S.Modern trim of Rylan/Ryland ('rye land') in the -lin styling; no single fixed rootTristin#3232 in the U.S.SadYerik#3235 in the U.S.Slavic short form linked to Yeremey (Jeremiah, 'God exalts') or a Slavic-styled Erik; routes laZamarion#3238 in the U.S.Modern American coined name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew root zamar (to sing praises) witArish#3247 in the U.S.Modern South Asian name (also spelled Aarish) with popular glosses including 'first ray of sunlBleu#3253 in the U.S.French word bleu meaning blue, the color; used as a given name for its aesthetic and color-inspDavonte#3259 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentDeontae#3260 in the U.S.modern blended name, no fixed historical meaningEmber#3266 in the U.S.From Old English aemyrge or Old Norse eimyrja meaning 'embers' — the glowing, smoldering piecesIzaan#3270 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'obedience, compliance' (idhaan) or 'balance, equilibrium' (izaan/mizanJavonte#3272 in the U.S.Hope; expectationKaylen#3275 in the U.S.Modern Kay-/-len coinage with Caolán ('slender') echo; routes layeredKeandre#3276 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the Ke- prefix with Andre, the French form of Andrew, from Greek 'manlLucah#3282 in the U.S.Light-giving; man from LucaniaMarlowe#3286 in the U.S.Remnants of a lakeRashawn#3293 in the U.S.American blended name combining the Arabic/African prefix Ra- with Shawn (English form of Sean/Renner#3297 in the U.S.From German Renner — 'runner, racer, messenger' — an occupational surname turned modern first nRhyder#3298 in the U.S.Mounted warriorYetzael#3311 in the U.S.Modern coinage, especially in Latino naming, ending in the Hebrew -el, 'God'; first element notEmersyn#3333 in the U.S.Modern -syn respelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'rHuxlee#3338 in the U.S.Woodland, clearingJaceon#3339 in the U.S.HealerKailer#3345 in the U.S.Modern spelling related to Kyler/Kaler — surname meanings include 'cabbage farmer' (German KohlKavon#3348 in the U.S.Modern American name in the Ka- plus -von pattern, with echoes of Irish Cavan, 'hollow place', Kaydon#3349 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Kaden/Caden — variously linked to 'companion' or 'spirit of battle', or a puKree#3353 in the U.S.modern invented one-syllable name, also associated with the Kree of Marvel Comics and the respeNeizan#3358 in the U.S.He gaveQuill#3361 in the U.S.From Middle English quil ('hollow stalk,' 'quill feather'), possibly also a short form of the ITayson#3372 in the U.S.To cutTyshawn#3374 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the Ty- prefix with Shawn, the Irish-route John, 'God is gracious'Anias#3380 in the U.S.Modern variant most readably linked to Ananias — Hebrew Hananiah, 'Yahweh is gracious' — or to Atom#3384 in the U.S.From Greek atomos meaning 'indivisible', from a- (not) + tomos (cut), referring to the smallestBearett#3385 in the U.S.Modern American blend spelling Barrett — a surname of debated origin — so that Bear stands visiBroly#3389 in the U.S.Invented name for the character Broly in the Dragon Ball Z anime franchise (1993); the name hasCache#3390 in the U.S.From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed stoKingstyn#3410 in the U.S.king's townKymere#3414 in the U.S.Evocative modern name; possibly linked to Greek chimera (she-goat, fire-breathing creature of mNyyear#3426 in the U.S.Modern invented name; no established traditional meaningQuamir#3428 in the U.S.Possibly related to Qamar, meaning moon or moonlightRebel#3430 in the U.S.One who resists authority; from Latin rebellis, 'making war again', used as a defiant word nameTalan#3439 in the U.S.Variant of Talon, from Old French talon ('heel,' 'claw of a bird'), used as a given name evokinTrae#3442 in the U.S.ThreeTuff#3444 in the U.S.From English 'tough' (strong, resilient) or tuff (a type of porous volcanic rock), possibly alsChesky#3458 in the U.S.From a Slavic/Jewish surname (possibly 'Czech' or a pet form of a Hebrew name); a rare modern fDeshaun#3463 in the U.S.American coinage combining the French prefix De- (of, from) with Sean, the Irish form of John (Ihan#3471 in the U.S.Extremely rare; readable as a variant of Ethan ('firm, strong'), Ayan, or Ihaan; not firmly docJameir#3473 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the Ja- prefix with -meir, the Amir-family ending; kin to Jamir and JaKam#3477 in the U.S.Crooked nose; crooked river (as short form of Cameron)Keilan#3481 in the U.S.Variant of Kellen/Cillian — Irish, linked to 'slender, bright-headed' or 'little church'; a modLynnox#3484 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Lennox — from a Scottish place/clan name, 'field of elm trees' (Gaelic leamhNaksh#3487 in the U.S.Engraving, imprint, drawn image — from Arabic-Persian naqsh — used in Urdu-Hindi for fine featuSupreme#3501 in the U.S.From the English word supreme — Latin supremus, 'highest, greatest' — a modern aspirational worTrayvon#3505 in the U.S.ThreeZayven#3512 in the U.S.The new houseDevontae#3530 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentJamere#3548 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to the Amir/-mere sound ('prince' echo); no single fixed rootJaxston#3549 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Jaxon/Jackson — 'son of Jack' (Jack from John, 'God is gracious') — with Kaire#3553 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin: plausibly a modern Kai-family coinage, an echo of Greek chaire, 'rejoice!'Keyan#3557 in the U.S.From Persian Kayan/Keyan, 'kings, royal' (the legendary Kayanian dynasty); also a modern spelliMaven#3564 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur; from Yiddish meyvn, from Hebrew mevin, 'one who understands'Ripken#3569 in the U.S.From the surname Ripken, made famous by baseball Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr.; of Low German/FrSevin#3573 in the U.S.From Turkish sevin, 'rejoice/be loved' lines — or a styled 'seven', the lucky number; routes laShyne#3575 in the U.S.From the English word shine — 'to glow, gleam, excel' — a modern word-name with a y-styled spel
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