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Nickname-name Baby Names

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Nickname-name Girl Names

Emmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; Emily▶Lottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High Germa▶Nellie#533 in the U.S.Pet form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; Eleanor derives from Old French Alienor (of uncertain ori▶Frankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member o▶Allie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), ▶Ari#614 in the U.S.Lion; from Hebrew ari▶Lexi#628 in the U.S.Short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') + anēr ('man'), meaning▶Andi#632 in the U.S.Feminine short form of Andrea or Andreas, from the Greek andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly,' ▶Billie#691 in the U.S.Resolute protector; feminine diminutive of William, from Old High German wil (will, desire) and▶Emmie#695 in the U.S.Whole; universal; a pet form of Emma or Emily, both from Old High German ermen meaning whole or▶Romy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and Ge▶Angie#705 in the U.S.Short form of Angela, from Latin angela, from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'messenger' or '▶Abby#731 in the U.S.Short form of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל), meaning 'my father is joyful' or ▶Penny#740 in the U.S.Short form of Penelope, from the Greek Penelope (Πηνελόπη), meaning 'weaver' (from pene, the we▶Maisy#745 in the U.S.Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'; Maisy is an alternate▶Dani#747 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from the Hebrew Daniel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning 'God is my judg▶Lexie#1134 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to d▶Jackie#2284 in the U.S.Pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the h▶Davie#3082 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning beloved▶Okie#3091 in the U.S.Okie, as an early-century girl's given name, is best read as a fond, homey coinage or pet name ▶Connie#3121 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning stead▶Albie#3129 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Albert ('noble; bright') or of Alba ('dawn; white'), used here on its ▶Lennie#3137 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'▶Lizzy#3139 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundan▶Danni#3173 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'▶Ellee#3177 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is a▶Jesslyn#3187 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jessica (from Hebrew Yiskah meaning 'God beholds') and Lyn (Old English: lake, ▶Kassie#3189 in the U.S.Short form of Kassandra/Cassandra, from Greek possibly meaning 'she who entangles men' or 'shin▶Cami#3222 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant; pet form of Camila and Camille, from Latin Camillus▶Joanie#3235 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew Yochanan▶Jodi#3236 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith, from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; Jewish woman', often glossed 'praised▶Anja#3266 in the U.S.Grace; a German and Scandinavian spelling of Russian Anya, the pet form of Anna, from Hebrew Ch▶Evee#3287 in the U.S.Life, living one; a spelling of Evie, the pet form of Eve (Hebrew Chawwah) and Evelyn▶Jessi#3294 in the U.S.Pet form of Jessica, the name Shakespeare coined, likely from Hebrew Yiskah, 'he sees, to behol▶Lainie#3300 in the U.S.Pet form of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek helene, 'torch, light'▶Roxie#3314 in the U.S.Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'▶Sandy#3316 in the U.S.Pet form of Sandra and Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind'▶Arisha#3330 in the U.S.Peace; Russian diminutive of Arina, the folk form of Irina, from Greek Eirene▶Dru#3399 in the U.S.Short form of Drusilla, a Roman family name sometimes glossed 'fruitful' or linked to a Celtic ▶Kalli#3410 in the U.S.Beauty; from Greek kallos, the element in Kalliope and Kallista, also serving as a spelling of ▶Nikki#3426 in the U.S.Pet form of Nicole and Nicola, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'▶Christy#3449 in the U.S.Pet form of Christine and Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ'▶Lenni#3463 in the U.S.Variant of Leni/Lennie, German pet form of Helena and Magdalena — Helena carrying the Greek 'to▶Lulu#3464 in the U.S.Pearl; from Arabic lu'lu'a▶Max#3470 in the U.S.Greatest; short form of Maxine, Maxima, and the Maximilian family, from Latin maximus▶Robbie#3483 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta — Germanic hrod + beraht, 'bright fame' — used as a standalone girls' name▶Romie#3484 in the U.S.Variant of Romy, the German pet form of Rosemarie/Rosemary — the herb name from Latin ros marin▶Tanya#3493 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Tatiana — from the Roman family name Tatius, its own meaning lost — long an▶Teddy#3494 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora — Greek 'gift of God' — worn standalone by girls in the vintage-nickname r▶Eli#3515 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth, Eliana, Elena, and other El- names — the El- element meaning 'my God' ▶Evy#3520 in the U.S.Short form of Eva/Eve and Evelyn — Eve from Hebrew Chawwah, 'life, living one'▶Miri#3613 in the U.S.Short form of Miriam — the prophetess sister of Moses, whose name is linked to 'beloved' or 'se▶Riah#3623 in the U.S.Short form of names ending in -riah (Mariah, Zariah, Moriah) — many carrying the Hebrew -yah, a▶Yari#3628 in the U.S.Short form of Caribbean-Latina names like Yaritza and Yarely; also a Japanese word for 'spear'▶Becca#3643 in the U.S.Short form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, traditionally 'to bind, to tie, to join'▶Fannie#3654 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances — from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman, free one' — a beloved Victorian-era Am▶Candy#3758 in the U.S.Pet form of Candace — the royal title of ancient Kush, 'queen mother' — and the sweet word itse▶Jori#3770 in the U.S.Short form in the Jordan/Jordana family ('to flow down', the river) or of Marjorie ('pearl'); a▶Marcy#3783 in the U.S.Pet form of Marcia — feminine of Marcius/Marcus, 'of Mars, warlike' — a mid-century American fa▶Rikki#3796 in the U.S.Pet form of Erika ('eternal ruler') or Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — a doubled-k mid-century f▶Vanna#3802 in the U.S.Short form of Giovanna or Ivana — feminine forms of John, 'God is gracious'; also Cambodian van▶Gaby#3836 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish use▶Suki#3869 in the U.S.From Japanese suki, 'beloved, liked, fondness' — also an English pet form of Susanna ('lily')▶Aly#3879 in the U.S.Standalone short form of Alison, Alexandra, or Alyssa — carrying their 'noble' and 'defender' r▶Jodie#3906 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine — a mid-century screen-brigh▶Kami#3909 in the U.S.Short form of Kamilah/Kamila ('perfect') or Cameron-line names; in Japanese, kami means 'spirit▶Lyndi#3922 in the U.S.-i styling of Lindy — pet form of Linda ('pretty' in Spanish; Germanic 'soft, tender/serpent')▶Chavy#3969 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chava — Hebrew Chavah, 'life', the first woman (Eve)▶Corrie#3973 in the U.S.Pet form of Cora ('maiden', from Greek kore) — also the Scottish corrie, a mountain hollow▶Desi#3976 in the U.S.Pet form of Desiree/Desiderata — Latin desideratus, 'longed for, desired'▶Gracey#3985 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Grace — Latin gratia, 'grace, favor, blessing'▶Janey#3990 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Jane — feminine of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'▶Lilli#3998 in the U.S.German -i spelling of Lily/Lilli — from Latin lilium, the lily, symbol of purity▶Madi#4000 in the U.S.Pet form of Madison ('son of Maud') or Madeline ('from Magdala'); routes layered▶Savvy#4013 in the U.S.From the word savvy, 'shrewd, knowing' (via French/Portuguese savoir, 'to know') — also a pet f▶Shevy#4017 in the U.S.Pet form linked to Sheva/Bathsheba — Hebrew sheva, 'seven, oath'; routes informal▶Stevi#4018 in the U.S.-i spelling of Stevie — pet form of Stephanie, Greek stephanos, 'crown, garland'▶Vivi#4022 in the U.S.Pet form of Vivian/Viviana — Latin vivus, 'alive, living'▶Liyah#4077 in the U.S.Short form of Aaliyah ('exalted, sublime') or a spelling of Leah ('weary' or 'wild cow'); route▶Sofi#4094 in the U.S.Pet form of Sofia/Sophie — Greek sophia, 'wisdom'▶Mandy#4154 in the U.S.Pet form of Amanda — Latin amanda, 'lovable, worthy of love'▶Nico#4165 in the U.S.Short form of Nicole/Nicola — Greek Nikolaos, nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'▶Elvie#4211 in the U.S.Pet form of Elvira/Elva — variously 'elf; truth' (Elvira) or 'elf' (Norse alfr); routes layered▶Lyndie#4241 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Lindy/Lyndi — from Linden ('linden tree') or Lynn ('lake'); routes layered▶Lyza#4243 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Liza — a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'▶Milla#4250 in the U.S.Short form of Camilla, Ludmila, or Milena — variously 'gracious', 'attendant', or 'dear'; route▶Simi#4267 in the U.S.Pet form of Simran ('meditation') or Simone (from Simon, 'God has heard'); routes layered▶Breindy#4291 in the U.S.Pet form of Breindel — a Yiddish name linked to Germanic 'brown' or 'sword/flame'; routes layer▶Esti#4301 in the U.S.Pet form of Esther/Esther — Persian 'star' (or Hebrew Hadassah, 'myrtle'); routes layered▶Jessy#4313 in the U.S.-y spelling of Jessie — a pet form of Jessica ('God beholds/foresight') or Jesse ('gift'); rout▶Maizee#4332 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret ('pearl'); also echoes 'maize'; routes▶Ronni#4345 in the U.S.-i spelling of Ronnie — a pet form of Veronica ('true image' / 'bringer of victory') or Rona; a▶Tommi#4361 in the U.S.-i spelling of Tommy — a pet form of Thomas, from Aramaic te'oma, 'twin' — for girls▶Jerrye#4364 in the U.S.Jerrye is a vintage American respelling of Jerry - here a girl's pet form of Geraldine, from th▶Andy#4375 in the U.S.Pet form of Andrea/Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong' — for girls▶Eddye#4384 in the U.S.Eddye is a decorative feminine spelling of Eddie, used as a pet form of Edith or Edwina. Both t▶Drea#4391 in the U.S.Short form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'▶Gretta#4397 in the U.S.Double-t spelling of Greta — a German/Scandinavian short form of Margaret, from Greek margarite▶Dula#4415 in the U.S.Dula is an old American pet form, most likely a clipped, affectionate short form of Beulah, the▶Lexy#4416 in the U.S.-y spelling of Lexi — a pet form of Alexandra/Alexa, from Greek alexo + aner, 'defender of men/▶Masha#4422 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Maria — from Hebrew Miriam, 'beloved' or 'bitter'; routes debated▶Sammie#4439 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Sammy — a pet form of Samantha ('God has heard/listener') or Samuel; for girls▶Zori#4455 in the U.S.Short form of Zora/Zorya — from Slavic zora, 'dawn, sunrise; aurora'▶Becky#4475 in the U.S.Pet form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating'▶Etty#4486 in the U.S.Pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler') or Esther ('star'); also a Yiddish name; routes layered▶Leisha#4514 in the U.S.Short form of Alisha/Aleesha — variously 'noble' (Alice) or Arabic 'protected by God'; routes l▶Lyndy#4516 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Lindy — from Linden ('linden tree') or Lynn ('lake'); routes layered▶Mazzy#4522 in the U.S.Pet form of Maisie/Margaret ('pearl'); also echoes the band Mazzy Star; routes layered▶Theo#4537 in the U.S.Short form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'god', plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of God'; here for ▶Addy#4545 in the U.S.Pet form of Adeline/Adelaide/Addison — from Germanic adal, 'noble'▶Alix#4551 in the U.S.French short form of Alexandra ('defender of the people') or Alice ('noble'); routes layered▶Ammy#4555 in the U.S.-mm- spelling of Amy/Ami — from Old French amee, 'beloved'; also a pet form of Amelia; routes l▶Christie#4567 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'▶Ruie#4569 in the U.S.Ruie is a pet form most likely built on Ruth, the Hebrew name usually read as friend or compani▶Debbie#4570 in the U.S.Pet form of Deborah — from Hebrew Devorah, 'bee'▶Hanny#4585 in the U.S.Pet form of Hannah or Johanna — from Hebrew Channah, 'grace, favor', or Yochanan, 'God is graci▶Shyrl#4589 in the U.S.Shyrl spells in one tight syllable the sound of Shirl, the short form of Shirley and its sister▶Shelly#4633 in the U.S.-y spelling of Shelley — an English place-name, 'clearing on a ledge'; also a pet form of Miche▶Suzie#4638 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Susie — a pet form of Susan/Susannah, from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose'▶Vicky#4642 in the U.S.Pet form of Victoria — from Latin victoria, 'victory'▶Ziggy#4649 in the U.S.Pet form of names with Germanic sig, 'victory' (Sigmund 'victorious protector', Siegfried 'vict▶

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Hank#413 in the U.S.Short form of Henry or Hankin (medieval diminutive of John/Johannes), from Germanic Heimrich me▶Bo#449 in the U.S.From Old Norse 'búa' meaning to live or dwell, used as a short form in Scandinavian naming; als▶Jake#457 in the U.S.Medieval English short form of Jacob or John; Jacob derives from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'suppl▶Johnny#458 in the U.S.Pet form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; use▶Tripp#522 in the U.S.English nickname/surname name, derived from 'trip' in the sense of a journey or traveler; also ▶Ozzy#549 in the U.S.Pet form of Oswald or Oscar (and sometimes Ozymandias); Oswald derives from Old English os ('go▶Andy#565 in the U.S.Manly; warrior — a short form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'of a man'▶Rocky#568 in the U.S.Rocky ground; rest — an English nickname and given name derived from Rocco or Rock, evoking str▶Jamie#577 in the U.S.Scottish and English diminutive of James, itself from the Late Latin Jacomus, a variant of Jaco▶Danny#628 in the U.S.Diminutive of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning 'God is my judge.' Daniel ▶Rudy#739 in the U.S.Short form of Rudolf or Rudolph, from the Old High German Hrodulf, composed of hrod (fame, glor▶Harry#775 in the U.S.Home ruler or ruler of the estate; an English pet form of Henry or Harold, from the Germanic el▶Tony#784 in the U.S.Priceless or inestimable; a short form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, possibl▶Zeke#803 in the U.S.God will strengthen; a short form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel meaning God strengthens▶Teddy#823 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodore (Greek, 'gift of God') or Edward (Old English, 'wealthy guardian'), used s▶Benny#841 in the U.S.Pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (expressing good▶Jimmy#847 in the U.S.Pet form of James, from the Late Latin Jacomus, ultimately from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'he w▶Eddie#861 in the U.S.Pet form of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) and weard/mund (guard, pro▶Jj#3178 in the U.S.Initials-as-name; typically abbreviates a repeated J name such as James Junior or John James; n▶Rannie#3183 in the U.S.Rannie is best read as a diminutive of Randall or Randolph, both from a Germanic name joining r▶Opie#3191 in the U.S.Short form or nickname derived from Old English name Osbert or Oswald, or used independently; a▶Arch#3211 in the U.S.Short form of Archibald; truly bold, genuinely brave▶Dani#3222 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge', used as a standalone boys' name in Spain, I▶Chip#3272 in the U.S.Nickname for Charles — Germanic karl, 'free man' — via the phrase 'chip off the old block'▶Kaz#3294 in the U.S.Short form of Polish Kazimierz (Casimir), traditionally read as 'destroyer of peace' or 'procla▶Ken#3295 in the U.S.Short form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Cináed, traditionally 'born of fire', or Coinneach, 'handsom▶Franky#3339 in the U.S.Y-spelled pet form of Frank and Francis — the Franks' tribal name, byword for 'free man' and 'h▶Rusty#3371 in the U.S.Nickname for the red-haired and pet form of Russell — Old French rous, 'red' — worn as a standa▶Zac#3379 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spelling▶Jimmie#3411 in the U.S.Pet form of James — Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' — in the -ie spelling worn by country and raci▶Kitt#3416 in the U.S.Double-t form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ' — with su▶Less#3430 in the U.S.Less is a clipped pet form, usually of Lester or Leslie. Lester is an English place-name surnam▶Walt#3443 in the U.S.Short form of Walter — Germanic wald + heri, 'ruler of the army' — carried solo by Disney and W▶Hal#3471 in the U.S.Medieval pet form of Henry ('home ruler') or Harold ('army ruler'); a crisp one-syllable name▶Charlee#3524 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Charlie — pet form of Charles, from Germanic 'free man'▶Davey#3527 in the U.S.Pet form of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — with the affectionate -ey ending▶Motty#3563 in the U.S.A Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Mordechai (linked to the god Marduk; 'warrior') via Mottel; an aff▶Sully#3577 in the U.S.Pet form of Sullivan — Irish Ó Súileabháin, 'dark/hawk eyes' — also an English place-name, 'sou▶Mick#3652 in the U.S.Pet form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — via Mickey; a crisp one-syllable na▶Auggie#3689 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic'▶Izzy#3717 in the U.S.Pet form of names like Isaac ('laughter'), Israel ('strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is s▶Yanky#3773 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Yaakov/Yankel — Jacob, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'▶Onie#3779 in the U.S.Onie is an affectionate -ie name of uncertain base; it likely shortens a longer name ending in ▶Buddy#3795 in the U.S.From the American word buddy, 'friend' — likely a child's 'brother' — a warm nickname-name▶Dex#3809 in the U.S.Short form of Dexter — Latin dexter, 'right-handed, skillful' (also a dyer surname)▶Doc#3810 in the U.S.From the title doctor (Latin docere, 'to teach') — frontier nickname turned given name▶Dom#3811 in the U.S.Short form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' — Fast-family famous▶Donny#3812 in the U.S.Pet form of Donald — Gaelic Domhnall, 'ruler of the world' — Osmond-warm▶Jonny#3830 in the U.S.H-less spelling of Johnny — pet form of John, 'God is gracious'▶Rigo#3862 in the U.S.Spanish clip of Rodrigo — Germanic 'famous ruler' — corrido-warm▶Art#3885 in the U.S.Clip of Arthur — Celtic 'bear' readings — also Irish Art, 'bear', a high-king name, and the cre▶Champ#3893 in the U.S.Clip of champion — Latin campio, 'field-fighter' — the victory nickname given outright▶Albie#3976 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layered▶Andry#3977 in the U.S.Latino short form of Andres/Andre — Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, courageous'▶Gil#4000 in the U.S.From Hebrew gil, 'joy, happiness', or a short form of Gilbert, 'bright pledge'; routes layered▶Josey#4009 in the U.S.Pet form of Joseph — Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add, increase'▶Nicco#4029 in the U.S.Double-c spelling of Nico — short form of Nicholas/Niccolò, Greek 'victory of the people'▶Rich#4039 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ru▶Whitt#4050 in the U.S.Short form of Whit- surnames (Whitman, Whitaker) — from Old English hwit, 'white, fair'▶Brad#4074 in the U.S.Short form of Bradley/Bradford — Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'clearing', or ford, 'ri▶Dusty#4088 in the U.S.Pet form of Dustin — from Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone', or an English 'dusty area' place-na▶Sander#4154 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander — Greek 'defender of the people' — popular in Scandinavia and the Low C▶Shep#4156 in the U.S.Short form of Shepherd/Shepard — Old English sceaphierde, 'one who herds sheep'▶Dre#4213 in the U.S.Short form of Andre/Andrew — Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, courageous'▶Ritchie#4285 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Richie — a pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric, 'ruler', plus hard, 'brave, ▶Dany#4330 in the U.S.-y spelling of Danny — a pet form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'▶Willy#4405 in the U.S.-y spelling of Willie — a pet form of William, from Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'protectio▶Denny#4444 in the U.S.-y spelling of Dennie — a pet form of Dennis, from Greek Dionysios, 'follower of Dionysus' (god▶Greg#4455 in the U.S.Short form of Gregory — from Greek gregoros, 'watchful, vigilant, alert'▶Jim#4475 in the U.S.Short form of James — from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'▶Barnie#4483 in the U.S.Barnie is a variant of Barney, itself a pet form of either Barnabas, an Aramaic name meaning 's▶Orlie#4490 in the U.S.Orlie is an affectionate short form most likely built on Orlando, the Italian form of Roland me▶Maelo#4497 in the U.S.Latino pet form/nickname (commonly for Manuel, 'God is with us', or Ismael, 'God will hear'); r▶Robby#4519 in the U.S.-y spelling of Robbie — a pet form of Robert, from Germanic hrod, 'fame', plus beraht, 'bright'▶Tory#4540 in the U.S.Short form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an Irish▶Bill#4572 in the U.S.Short form of William — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helmet, protection' — 'r▶Gabe#4598 in the U.S.Short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'▶Jess#4616 in the U.S.Short form of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'God exists/my husband' — King David's fath▶Siah#4668 in the U.S.Short form of Josiah ('God supports/heals') or Isaiah ('God is salvation'); also a standalone m▶

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