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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; EmilyLottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High GermaNellie#533 in the U.S.Pet form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; Eleanor derives from Old French Alienor (of uncertain oriFrankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member oAllie#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 ariLexi#628 in the U.S.Short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') + anēr ('man'), meaningAndi#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) andEmmie#695 in the U.S.Whole; universal; a pet form of Emma or Emily, both from Old High German ermen meaning whole orRomy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and GeAngie#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 weMaisy#745 in the U.S.Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'; Maisy is an alternateDani#747 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from the Hebrew Daniel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning 'God is my judgLexie#1357 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to dJackie#2163 in the U.S.Pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the hLennie#2557 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'Davie#2565 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning belovedJoanie#2731 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew YochananJori#2762 in the U.S.Short form in the Jordan/Jordana family ('to flow down', the river) or of Marjorie ('pearl'); aBennie#2782 in the U.S.Pet form of Benedicta/Benita — from Latin benedictus, 'blessed'; here for girlsVanna#2930 in the U.S.Short form of Giovanna or Ivana — feminine forms of John, 'God is gracious'; also Cambodian vanKalli#2974 in the U.S.Beauty; from Greek kallos, the element in Kalliope and Kallista, also serving as a spelling of Teddy#2994 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora — Greek 'gift of God' — worn standalone by girls in the vintage-nickname rKassie#3010 in the U.S.Short form of Kassandra/Cassandra, from Greek possibly meaning 'she who entangles men' or 'shinSandy#3020 in the U.S.Pet form of Sandra and Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind'Connie#3075 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning steadDanni#3076 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'Jessi#3118 in the U.S.Pet form of Jessica, the name Shakespeare coined, likely from Hebrew Yiskah, 'he sees, to beholLainie#3122 in the U.S.Pet form of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek helene, 'torch, light'Rikki#3126 in the U.S.Pet form of Erika ('eternal ruler') or Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — a doubled-k mid-century fSuki#3127 in the U.S.From Japanese suki, 'beloved, liked, fondness' — also an English pet form of Susanna ('lily')Albie#3129 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Albert ('noble; bright') or of Alba ('dawn; white'), used here on its Robbie#3159 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta — Germanic hrod + beraht, 'bright fame' — used as a standalone girls' nameLulu#3194 in the U.S.Pearl; from Arabic lu'lu'aRomie#3206 in the U.S.Variant of Romy, the German pet form of Rosemarie/Rosemary — the herb name from Latin ros marinArisha#3214 in the U.S.Peace; Russian diminutive of Arina, the folk form of Irina, from Greek EireneVivi#3246 in the U.S.Pet form of Vivian/Viviana — Latin vivus, 'alive, living'Ellee#3266 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is aJodie#3316 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine — a mid-century screen-brighLilibet#3326 in the U.S.Pet form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' — the childhood nickname of QueeMiri#3329 in the U.S.Short form of Miriam — the prophetess sister of Moses, whose name is linked to 'beloved' or 'seFannie#3356 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances — from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman, free one' — a beloved Victorian-era AmIdy#3357 in the U.S.Pet form of Ida/Idony — from Germanic id, 'work, labour; industrious', or Old Norse Idunn, 'eveKami#3360 in the U.S.Short form of Kamilah/Kamila ('perfect') or Cameron-line names; in Japanese, kami means 'spiritLenni#3366 in the U.S.Variant of Leni/Lennie, German pet form of Helena and Magdalena — Helena carrying the Greek 'toRonni#3443 in the U.S.-i spelling of Ronnie — a pet form of Veronica ('true image' / 'bringer of victory') or Rona; aWynnie#3454 in the U.S.Pet form of Wynne/Winifred — Welsh gwyn, 'fair, white, blessed', plus a 'reconciliation/friend'Janey#3490 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Jane — feminine of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'Lyndi#3499 in the U.S.-i styling of Lindy — pet form of Linda ('pretty' in Spanish; Germanic 'soft, tender/serpent')Marcy#3500 in the U.S.Pet form of Marcia — feminine of Marcius/Marcus, 'of Mars, warlike' — a mid-century American faNikki#3504 in the U.S.Pet form of Nicole and Nicola, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'Maizee#3557 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret ('pearl'); also echoes 'maize'; routesDru#3594 in the U.S.Short form of Drusilla, a Roman family name sometimes glossed 'fruitful' or linked to a Celtic Max#3687 in the U.S.Greatest; short form of Maxine, Maxima, and the Maximilian family, from Latin maximusTammy#3703 in the U.S.Pet form of Tamara ('palm tree', Hebrew) or Thomasina ('twin'); routes layeredAly#3716 in the U.S.Standalone short form of Alison, Alexandra, or Alyssa — carrying their 'noble' and 'defender' rAmmy#3718 in the U.S.-mm- spelling of Amy/Ami — from Old French amee, 'beloved'; also a pet form of Amelia; routes lLizzy#3746 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundanTanya#3767 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Tatiana — from the Roman family name Tatius, its own meaning lost — long anEvy#3793 in the U.S.Short form of Eva/Eve and Evelyn — Eve from Hebrew Chawwah, 'life, living one'Milla#3817 in the U.S.Short form of Camilla, Ludmila, or Milena — variously 'gracious', 'attendant', or 'dear'; routeTeddie#3826 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora ('gift of God', Greek) or Edith ('rich/blessed in war', English); here forElvie#3851 in the U.S.Pet form of Elvira/Elva — variously 'elf; truth' (Elvira) or 'elf' (Norse alfr); routes layeredLiyah#3874 in the U.S.Short form of Aaliyah ('exalted, sublime') or a spelling of Leah ('weary' or 'wild cow'); routeChavy#3919 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chava — Hebrew Chavah, 'life', the first woman (Eve)Lilli#3953 in the U.S.German -i spelling of Lily/Lilli — from Latin lilium, the lily, symbol of purityRoxie#3960 in the U.S.Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'Savvy#3961 in the U.S.From the word savvy, 'shrewd, knowing' (via French/Portuguese savoir, 'to know') — also a pet fSimi#3965 in the U.S.Pet form of Simran ('meditation') or Simone (from Simon, 'God has heard'); routes layeredBecky#3992 in the U.S.Pet form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating'Esti#4009 in the U.S.Pet form of Esther/Esther — Persian 'star' (or Hebrew Hadassah, 'myrtle'); routes layeredGaby#4013 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish useJesslyn#4026 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jessica (from Hebrew Yiskah meaning 'God beholds') and Lyn (Old English: lake, Jodi#4029 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith, from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; Jewish woman', often glossed 'praisedAnja#4075 in the U.S.Grace; a German and Scandinavian spelling of Russian Anya, the pet form of Anna, from Hebrew ChBecca#4080 in the U.S.Short form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, traditionally 'to bind, to tie, to join'Desi#4096 in the U.S.Pet form of Desiree/Desiderata — Latin desideratus, 'longed for, desired'Eli#4099 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth, Eliana, Elena, and other El- names — the El- element meaning 'my God' Etty#4101 in the U.S.Pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler') or Esther ('star'); also a Yiddish name; routes layeredKorie#4125 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cori/Corey — from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Old Norse surname ('hollow,Tommi#4160 in the U.S.-i spelling of Tommy — a pet form of Thomas, from Aramaic te'oma, 'twin' — for girlsTommy#4161 in the U.S.Pet form of Thomas/Thomasina — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'; predominantly a boys' name; here Vicky#4163 in the U.S.Pet form of Victoria — from Latin victoria, 'victory'Yari#4167 in the U.S.Short form of Caribbean-Latina names like Yaritza and Yarely; also a Japanese word for 'spear'Cami#4189 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant; pet form of Camila and Camille, from Latin CamillusChristy#4191 in the U.S.Pet form of Christine and Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ'Evee#4212 in the U.S.Life, living one; a spelling of Evie, the pet form of Eve (Hebrew Chawwah) and EvelynKim#4228 in the U.S.Short form of Kimberly — from an English place-name, 'Cyneburg's field/fortress meadow' ('royalMazzy#4238 in the U.S.Pet form of Maisie/Margaret ('pearl'); also echoes the band Mazzy Star; routes layeredBreindy#4278 in the U.S.Pet form of Breindel — a Yiddish name linked to Germanic 'brown' or 'sword/flame'; routes layerCorrie#4282 in the U.S.Pet form of Cora ('maiden', from Greek kore) — also the Scottish corrie, a mountain hollowLiesl#4310 in the U.S.German pet form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance'Milli#4321 in the U.S.-i spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industrioNelle#4325 in the U.S.Short form of Eleanor/Helen/Cornelia — variously linked to 'light' (Helen), or 'horn' (CorneliaSallie#4340 in the U.S.A -ie spelling of Sally — a pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess, a noblewoman'Adel#4355 in the U.S.Short form of Adele/Adela — from Germanic adal, 'noble'; here for girls; (also an Arabic boys' Benny#4371 in the U.S.A short form of Benedicta ('blessed', Latin) and Bernadette ('brave as a bear'); more often a bLynnie#4419 in the U.S.A pet form of Lynn/Lynne — from Welsh llyn, 'a lake, a pool'; also a pet of Carolyn, Evelyn, anMadi#4420 in the U.S.Pet form of Madison ('son of Maud') or Madeline ('from Magdala'); routes layeredMirel#4427 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Miriam — variously 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child'; rSammie#4443 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Sammy — a pet form of Samantha ('God has heard/listener') or Samuel; for girlsTilley#4449 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Tilly — a pet form of Matilda, from Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle'Andy#4462 in the U.S.Pet form of Andrea/Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong' — for girlsDavey#4477 in the U.S.A pet form of David/Davida — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'; used for both sexes; here for Mandy#4514 in the U.S.Pet form of Amanda — Latin amanda, 'lovable, worthy of love'Addy#4547 in the U.S.Pet form of Adeline/Adelaide/Addison — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Candy#4576 in the U.S.Pet form of Candace — the royal title of ancient Kush, 'queen mother' — and the sweet word itseJessy#4603 in the U.S.-y spelling of Jessie — a pet form of Jessica ('God beholds/foresight') or Jesse ('gift'); routLyndie#4620 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Lindy/Lyndi — from Linden ('linden tree') or Lynn ('lake'); routes layeredLyza#4621 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Liza — a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Nico#4633 in the U.S.Short form of Nicole/Nicola — Greek Nikolaos, nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'Riah#4644 in the U.S.Short form of names ending in -riah (Mariah, Zariah, Moriah) — many carrying the Hebrew -yah, aSuzie#4744 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Susie — a pet form of Susan/Susannah, from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily, rose'Byrdie#4787 in the U.S.A spelling of Birdie — from the word bird, 'a little bird'; a sweet term of endearment (also a Dally#4794 in the U.S.A pet form of Dallas ('the meadow dwelling', Scottish) or Dahlia ('the dahlia flower'); also th

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Hank#413 in the U.S.Short form of Henry or Hankin (medieval diminutive of John/Johannes), from Germanic Heimrich meBo#449 in the U.S.From Old Norse 'búa' meaning to live or dwell, used as a short form in Scandinavian naming; alsJake#457 in the U.S.Medieval English short form of Jacob or John; Jacob derives from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'supplJohnny#458 in the U.S.Pet form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; useTripp#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 ('goAndy#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 strJamie#577 in the U.S.Scottish and English diminutive of James, itself from the Late Latin Jacomus, a variant of JacoDanny#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, glorHarry#775 in the U.S.Home ruler or ruler of the estate; an English pet form of Henry or Harold, from the Germanic elTony#784 in the U.S.Priceless or inestimable; a short form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, possiblZeke#803 in the U.S.God will strengthen; a short form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel meaning God strengthensTeddy#823 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodore (Greek, 'gift of God') or Edward (Old English, 'wealthy guardian'), used sBenny#841 in the U.S.Pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (expressing goodJimmy#847 in the U.S.Pet form of James, from the Late Latin Jacomus, ultimately from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'he wEddie#861 in the U.S.Pet form of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) and weard/mund (guard, proRusty#2384 in the U.S.Nickname for the red-haired and pet form of Russell — Old French rous, 'red' — worn as a standaArch#2767 in the U.S.Short form of Archibald; truly bold, genuinely braveSander#3030 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander — Greek 'defender of the people' — popular in Scandinavia and the Low CJj#3105 in the U.S.Initials-as-name; typically abbreviates a repeated J name such as James Junior or John James; nHal#3151 in the U.S.Medieval pet form of Henry ('home ruler') or Harold ('army ruler'); a crisp one-syllable nameJim#3159 in the U.S.Short form of James — from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'Franky#3207 in the U.S.Y-spelled pet form of Frank and Francis — the Franks' tribal name, byword for 'free man' and 'hWhitt#3234 in the U.S.Short form of Whit- surnames (Whitman, Whitaker) — from Old English hwit, 'white, fair'Zac#3237 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spellingDany#3257 in the U.S.-y spelling of Danny — a pet form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'Ken#3277 in the U.S.Short form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Cináed, traditionally 'born of fire', or Coinneach, 'handsomSanty#3367 in the U.S.Short form of Santiago/Santino/Santos — from Latin sanctus, 'a saint; holy, sacred'Sully#3371 in the U.S.Pet form of Sullivan — Irish Ó Súileabháin, 'dark/hawk eyes' — also an English place-name, 'souWalt#3376 in the U.S.Short form of Walter — Germanic wald + heri, 'ruler of the army' — carried solo by Disney and WArt#3382 in the U.S.Clip of Arthur — Celtic 'bear' readings — also Irish Art, 'bear', a high-king name, and the creDavey#3394 in the U.S.Pet form of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — with the affectionate -ey endingJonny#3407 in the U.S.H-less spelling of Johnny — pet form of John, 'God is gracious'Tex#3502 in the U.S.From 'Tex' — a nickname for a Texan (from Texas, ultimately Caddo táyshaʼ, 'friends, allies')Tommie#3504 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Tommy — a pet form of Thomas, from Aramaic Te'oma, 'twin'Dom#3531 in the U.S.Short form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' — Fast-family famousDusty#3532 in the U.S.Pet form of Dustin — from Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone', or an English 'dusty area' place-naAndry#3662 in the U.S.Latino short form of Andres/Andre — Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, courageous'Jimmie#3700 in the U.S.Pet form of James — Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' — in the -ie spelling worn by country and raciKaz#3705 in the U.S.Short form of Polish Kazimierz (Casimir), traditionally read as 'destroyer of peace' or 'proclaSacha#3739 in the U.S.French spelling of Sasha — a Russian pet form of Alexander/Alexandra, from Greek, 'defender of Yanky#3748 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Yaakov/Yankel — Jacob, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'Auggie#3766 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic'Opie#3824 in the U.S.Short form or nickname derived from Old English name Osbert or Oswald, or used independently; aDonny#3872 in the U.S.Pet form of Donald — Gaelic Domhnall, 'ruler of the world' — Osmond-warmRigo#3925 in the U.S.Spanish clip of Rodrigo — Germanic 'famous ruler' — corrido-warmRitchie#3926 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Richie — a pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric, 'ruler', plus hard, 'brave, Siah#3931 in the U.S.Short form of Josiah ('God supports/heals') or Isaiah ('God is salvation'); also a standalone mDoc#3975 in the U.S.From the title doctor (Latin docere, 'to teach') — frontier nickname turned given nameMase#4007 in the U.S.A pet form of Mason — from a surname, 'a worker in stone, a stonemason' (Old French maçon)Rich#4017 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ruWilly#4041 in the U.S.-y spelling of Willie — a pet form of William, from Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'protectioAlbie#4052 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layeredMotty#4104 in the U.S.A Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Mordechai (linked to the god Marduk; 'warrior') via Mottel; an affChamp#4154 in the U.S.Clip of champion — Latin campio, 'field-fighter' — the victory nickname given outrightDani#4158 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge', used as a standalone boys' name in Spain, IIzzy#4182 in the U.S.Pet form of names like Isaac ('laughter'), Israel ('strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is sJosey#4192 in the U.S.Pet form of Joseph — Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add, increase'Lonzo#4206 in the U.S.Short form of Alonzo/Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager (for battlShep#4234 in the U.S.Short form of Shepherd/Shepard — Old English sceaphierde, 'one who herds sheep'Brad#4267 in the U.S.Short form of Bradley/Bradford — Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'clearing', or ford, 'riChip#4274 in the U.S.Nickname for Charles — Germanic karl, 'free man' — via the phrase 'chip off the old block'Demond#4283 in the U.S.A short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'a man from South Munster'; 'a graciousDenny#4284 in the U.S.-y spelling of Dennie — a pet form of Dennis, from Greek Dionysios, 'follower of Dionysus' (godJamey#4313 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder ofTory#4375 in the U.S.Short form of Victor/Salvatore/Torin — variously 'victory', 'savior', or 'chief'; also an IrishYoni#4389 in the U.S.A Hebrew pet form of Yonatan (Jonathan) — 'Yahweh has given; a gift of God'Buddy#4418 in the U.S.From the American word buddy, 'friend' — likely a child's 'brother' — a warm nickname-nameKitt#4479 in the U.S.Double-t form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ' — with suMaelo#4497 in the U.S.Latino pet form/nickname (commonly for Manuel, 'God is with us', or Ismael, 'God will hear'); rGabe#4591 in the U.S.Short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'Mick#4643 in the U.S.Pet form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — via Mickey; a crisp one-syllable naNels#4656 in the U.S.Scandinavian short form of Nils (Nicholas) — from Greek, 'victory of the people'; also a short Robby#4675 in the U.S.-y spelling of Robbie — a pet form of Robert, from Germanic hrod, 'fame', plus beraht, 'bright'Val#4692 in the U.S.A pet form of Valentine/Valerian — from Latin valens, 'strong, healthy, vigorous, worthy'; hereBrax#4728 in the U.S.A modern short form of Braxton — from an English surname, 'Bracca's town/settlement' (a personaCarlito#4731 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Carlos — from Germanic karl, 'a free man' — 'little Carlos; little free mGreg#4761 in the U.S.Short form of Gregory — from Greek gregoros, 'watchful, vigilant, alert'Howie#4770 in the U.S.Pet form of Howard — from Germanic, 'high guardian; brave heart' (hu, 'heart/mind', plus ward, Nicco#4817 in the U.S.Double-c spelling of Nico — short form of Nicholas/Niccolò, Greek 'victory of the people'

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