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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 Connie#3121 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning stead 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 Andy#4375 in the U.S.Pet form of Andrea/Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong' — for girls 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 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'

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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 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 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'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'

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