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Lexa#4827 in the U.S.A pet form of Alexa/Alexandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of mankind' (Liesel#4830 in the U.S.German pet form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance'Marci#4834 in the U.S.-i spelling of Marcie — a pet form of Marcia, from Latin Marcius, 'dedicated to Mars' (the god Ricki#4853 in the U.S.Feminine pet form — from Frederica/Erica/Ricarda, ultimately Germanic ric, 'ruler, power' (peacScotty#4862 in the U.S.Pet form of Scott — from the surname/word, 'a Scotsman, from Scotland'; here for girlsSonnie#4868 in the U.S.A spelling of Sonny — from the English term of endearment 'sonny' ('a young boy; little son'), Jorie#4931 in the U.S.A pet form of Marjorie — ultimately from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'; also linked to Jordan; roLexy#4939 in the U.S.-y spelling of Lexi — a pet form of Alexandra/Alexa, from Greek alexo + aner, 'defender of men/Lyndy#4943 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Lindy — from Linden ('linden tree') or Lynn ('lake'); routes layeredSami#4969 in the U.S.A pet form of Samantha or Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; heard by God'; here forZori#4986 in the U.S.Short form of Zora/Zorya — from Slavic zora, 'dawn, sunrise; aurora'Gracey#5020 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Grace — Latin gratia, 'grace, favor, blessing'Calli#5124 in the U.S.Pet form of Calliope/Callista — from Greek kallos, 'beauty' — 'beautiful, most beautiful'Jordie#5152 in the U.S.A pet form of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan); used Kinzie#5160 in the U.S.A -ie spelling of Kenzie — a short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic, 'son of CoinneaKristy#5166 in the U.S.Pet form of Christine/Kristina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Layni#5170 in the U.S.A spelling of Laney/Lainey — a pet form of Elaine (a form of Helen, 'bright, shining', Greek), Lyndee#5175 in the U.S.A pet form of Linda/Lyndsey — variously 'pretty' (Spanish linda) and 'the lime/linden tree' (OlNelli#5190 in the U.S.A pet form of Helen/Eleanor/Cornelia — Helen variously 'a torch; light; the bright one' (Greek)Novie#5194 in the U.S.A pet form of Nova — from Latin novus, 'new'; 'a new star' (a star that suddenly brightens)Sammy#5208 in the U.S.A pet form of Samantha/Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God' (SamanthaStassi#5217 in the U.S.Pet form of Anastasia/Stacy — from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection; she who will rise again'Trudy#5225 in the U.S.Pet form of Gertrude — from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus thrud, 'strength' — 'spear of strength'Alix#5247 in the U.S.French short form of Alexandra ('defender of the people') or Alice ('noble'); routes layeredDebbie#5284 in the U.S.Pet form of Deborah — from Hebrew Devorah, 'bee'Kobie#5321 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Koby — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'; here for girlsMaezie#5338 in the U.S.A -ez- spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Millee#5348 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industriMitzi#5349 in the U.S.A German/Bavarian pet form of Maria — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; of the sea; bRyn#5369 in the U.S.A pet form (of Kathryn, Lauryn, and similar -ryn names) or a Wren-style short name; no single fSam#5370 in the U.S.A pet form of Samantha/Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God' (SamanthaShevy#5376 in the U.S.Pet form linked to Sheva/Bathsheba — Hebrew sheva, 'seven, oath'; routes informalAlexi#5419 in the U.S.Feminine pet form of Alexis/Alexandra — from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helGretta#5466 in the U.S.Double-t spelling of Greta — a German/Scandinavian short form of Margaret, from Greek margariteKasia#5481 in the U.S.Polish pet form of Katarzyna (Katherine) — from Greek katharos, 'pure'Lonnie#5494 in the U.S.Pet form of Alonza/Alonso ('ready/noble for battle') or Leona ('lioness'); here for girls; routMame#5503 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Mary ('beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Margaret ('a pearl'); routes Stevi#5539 in the U.S.-i spelling of Stevie — pet form of Stephanie, Greek stephanos, 'crown, garland'Audie#5580 in the U.S.A pet form of Audrey ('noble strength', Old English) or Aude ('old; wealth', Germanic); here foJordy#5629 in the U.S.Pet form of Jordan/Jordana — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan);Nettie#5663 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Annette ('grace; favor', from Hannah), Antoinette ('priceless; praisewTory#5704 in the U.S.A pet form of Victoria ('victory', Latin) or Tor/Salvatore; also an English surname; here for gVy#5712 in the U.S.A spelling of Vi — a pet form of Violet/Viola, from Latin viola, 'the violet flower' (a symbol Abbey#5724 in the U.S.Pet form of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy; the father's joy'; also echoes 'Benni#5750 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Benedicta (Latin, 'blessed') and Bernadette ('brave as a bear'); used Evi#5783 in the U.S.A European pet form of Eva/Eve — from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living'Jill#5810 in the U.S.A pet form of Gillian/Jillian — from the Latin Juliana, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/JupiteMaysie#5847 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Missy#5850 in the U.S.A pet form — variously of Melissa ('a honeybee', Greek) and Millicent ('strong in work', GermanShelly#5884 in the U.S.-y spelling of Shelley — an English place-name, 'clearing on a ledge'; also a pet form of MicheSofi#5885 in the U.S.Pet form of Sofia/Sophie — Greek sophia, 'wisdom'Suzy#5888 in the U.S.A pet form of Susan/Susanna — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'Theo#5894 in the U.S.Short form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'god', plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of God'; here for Dannie#5965 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Danny — a pet form of Danielle/Daniela, from Hebrew, 'God is my judge'; here foDavy#5966 in the U.S.A pet form of David — from Hebrew dawid, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys'/unisex name; here forFranki#5984 in the U.S.A spelling of Frankie — a pet form of Frances/Francis, from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a fLanna#6031 in the U.S.A pet form of Alana/Lana — variously 'a rock' and 'harmony, beauty' (the feminine of Alan), 'brMinka#6047 in the U.S.A Polish/German pet form (of names like Wilhelmina/Dominika), connoting 'resolute; a strong-wilPatsy#6059 in the U.S.A pet form of Patricia — from Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician; of the noble class'Yuli#6106 in the U.S.A pet form of Yuliana/Julia — from the Latin Julia, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove')Ziggy#6112 in the U.S.Pet form of names with Germanic sig, 'victory' (Sigmund 'victorious protector', Siegfried 'victAleska#6126 in the U.S.Slavic pet form of Aleksandra (Alexandra) — from Greek, 'defender of the people'; also echoes AAnni#6139 in the U.S.A pet form of Anna/Anne — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour'Eevie#6179 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Evie — a pet form of Eve/Evelyn, from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living'Hally#6191 in the U.S.A spelling of Hallie — a short form of Harriet, from the Germanic Heimirich, 'home ruler'; routEstie#6218 in the U.S.A pet form of Esther — from Persian/Hebrew, 'a star' (linked to the Persian setareh and the godMamie#6249 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Mary ('beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Margaret ('a pearl'); routes Mena#6257 in the U.S.A pet form of Philomena ('a friend of strength', Greek) or Wilhelmina; also a Coptic/Egyptian nMili#6258 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Milagros ('miracles', Spanish) and Mildred ('gentle strength', Old EngLivvie#6275 in the U.S.A pet form of Olivia — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree; an olive' (a symbol of peace)Sammi#6280 in the U.S.A pet form of Samantha/Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God'; used forTerri#6303 in the U.S.-i pet form of Teresa/Theresa — possibly from Greek therizo, 'to harvest', or 'from the island Alli#6339 in the U.S.Pet form of Allison/Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Evvie#6396 in the U.S.A short form of Eve ('life; living', Hebrew) and Evelyn ('a wished-for child'); routes layeredFanny#6397 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances/Francesca — from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; free'Kaye#6442 in the U.S.A spelling of Kay — variously a short form of Katherine ('pure', Greek) and an English word forRemmy#6500 in the U.S.A spelling of Remmy/Remi — a pet form of Remy ('an oarsman', from the Latin remex) and RemingtoRoizy#6502 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Roiza/Reyzl — from the Yiddish/German for 'a rose'Andee#6565 in the U.S.A pet form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong'Birdy#6585 in the U.S.From the English word birdy/birdie, 'a little bird'; also a vintage pet form of Bertha/Bridget;Cece#6594 in the U.S.A pet form of Cecilia/Cecelia — from the Roman Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'Cobie#6599 in the U.S.A pet form of Jacoba (the feminine of Jacob) — from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter; holder of the Danny#6600 in the U.S.A short form of Danielle ('God is my judge', Hebrew); more often a boys' short form of Daniel; Dori#6608 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy/Doris — from the Greek, variously 'a gift of God' (Dorothy) and 'of the sElsi#6619 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Elsie — a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (via Elspeth), from Hebrew Elisheva,Kenzy#6693 in the U.S.Short form of Mackenzie — from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, 'son of Coinneach (the fair/comely Leisha#6709 in the U.S.Short form of Alisha/Aleesha — variously 'noble' (Alice) or Arabic 'protected by God'; routes lMargie#6730 in the U.S.A pet form of Margaret/Marjorie — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Rivi#6774 in the U.S.A pet form of Rivka (Rebecca) — from Hebrew, 'to bind, to join; a snare' (a captivating beauty)Rus#6779 in the U.S.A short form of Russell — from the Old French rousel, 'little red one; red-haired' (also linkedTilda#6806 in the U.S.A pet form of Matilda — from the Germanic maht, 'might; strength', + hild, 'battle', hence 'migAdda#6838 in the U.S.A short form of Adela/Adelaide — from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; also a Welsh name (linked to Bessie#6889 in the U.S.A pet form of Elizabeth — from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Izzie#6955 in the U.S.A pet form of Isabel/Isabella (and Isadora) — Romance forms of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva,Jeannie#6966 in the U.S.Pet form of Jean/Jeanne — the French feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Jody#6968 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Judith ('praised; a woman of Judea') and Joseph/Joan ('God will add; GJonnie#6969 in the U.S.A pet form of Joan/Johnna (or of John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; used for bothKaja#6973 in the U.S.A Scandinavian and Slavic pet form of Katarina (Katherine) — ultimately from Greek, 'pure'; rouCammie#6982 in the U.S.Cammie is an English pet form of Camille and Camilla. Those names go back to Latin camillus/camLoni#7012 in the U.S.A short form of names like Leona ('lioness') and Apollonia ('of Apollo'), and a feminine of LonMaddi#7017 in the U.S.A pet form of Madison ('son/child of Maud/Matthew') and Madeline ('from Magdala', Greek); routeMasha#7026 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Maria — from Hebrew Miriam, 'beloved' or 'bitter'; routes debatedMaxie#7027 in the U.S.A pet form of Maxine/Maximilian — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest'; used for both sexes; hereMel#7031 in the U.S.A short form, variously of Melanie (Greek, 'dark; black') and Melissa (Greek, 'a bee', linked tNorie#7053 in the U.S.A pet form of Nora/Eleanor ('honour; light'); also a Japanese name (nori, 'a law, a principle, Rossy#7079 in the U.S.Pet form of Rosa/Rosario — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — 'little rose'Savi#7086 in the U.S.Variously a pet of the Sanskrit Savitri ('the sun; a solar goddess') and a pet of Savannah ('a Tzippy#7106 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Tzipporah — from the Hebrew tzippor, 'a bird'Aurie#7184 in the U.S.A pet form of Aurora ('dawn') or Aurelia ('golden') — from Latin aurum, 'gold', and aurora, 'daCristy#7214 in the U.S.C-/-i spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'a ChristEllsie#7231 in the U.S.A spelling of Elsie — a Scottish short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my Evey#7240 in the U.S.A pet form of Eve/Evelyn — from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living; the mother of all living'Hanny#7259 in the U.S.Pet form of Hannah or Johanna — from Hebrew Channah, 'grace, favor', or Yochanan, 'God is graciJozi#7375 in the U.S.A pet form of Josephine — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God shall increase'; also an affectMellie#7380 in the U.S.A pet form of Melissa ('honeybee') or Melanie ('dark; black') — both from Greek; routes layeredAnushka#7515 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Anna ('grace', Hebrew); also a Sanskrit name (anushka, linked to 'lightniArli#7519 in the U.S.A short form/spelling of Arley/Arlette — from the Old English earn + leah, 'the eagle wood/cleaAvri#7535 in the U.S.A short form of Avery ('a ruler of elves') and a spelling of the Hebrew Avri, 'my strength'; usChrissy#7570 in the U.S.A pet form of Christine/Christina — from Greek Christianos, 'a follower of Christ' (Christos, 'Christie#7572 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Delmi#7585 in the U.S.A short form of Delmira/Edelmira — from the Germanic elements adal, 'noble', + mari, 'famous', Drea#7588 in the U.S.Short form of Andrea — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'Eily#7591 in the U.S.Irish pet form of Eileen/Aileen (Eibhlin) — linked to 'light, sun, shining' (via Helen) or 'desFreddie#7612 in the U.S.A pet form of Frederica (or Winifred) — from Germanic, 'peaceful ruler' (frid, 'peace', + ric, Jayme#7646 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James/Jacoba, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder ofKaija#7663 in the U.S.A Finnish and Scandinavian pet form of Katarina (Katherine) — ultimately from Greek, 'pure'; ro

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Beni#4877 in the U.S.A short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand', Hebrew) and Benedict ('blessed', Latin); alsDex#4897 in the U.S.Short form of Dexter — Latin dexter, 'right-handed, skillful' (also a dyer surname)Edy#4904 in the U.S.Short form of Eduardo/Eddy — from Old English ead, 'wealth', plus weard/mund, 'guardian/protectGil#4917 in the U.S.From Hebrew gil, 'joy, happiness', or a short form of Gilbert, 'bright pledge'; routes layeredJhony#4939 in the U.S.A spelling of Johnny — a pet form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Russ#5008 in the U.S.A pet form of Russell — from Old French rous, 'red, red-haired' (a diminutive, 'little red one'Charlee#5071 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Charlie — pet form of Charles, from Germanic 'free man'Hobie#5109 in the U.S.Pet form of Hobart/Hobson (from Robert/Hubert) — from Germanic, 'bright fame' or 'bright heart/Lijah#5136 in the U.S.A short form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'Augie#5230 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — from Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, dignified'Bill#5235 in the U.S.Short form of William — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helmet, protection' — 'rDannie#5252 in the U.S.Pet form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'; here for boys; used for both sexeErnie#5270 in the U.S.A pet form of Ernest — from Germanic ernust, 'serious, earnest; resolute, vigorous'Jess#5299 in the U.S.Short form of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'God exists/my husband' — King David's fathZeek#5393 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Zeke — a short form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens'Dezi#5445 in the U.S.A spelling of Desi — a pet form of Desiderio, from Latin desideratus, 'desired, longed for'Odie#5547 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Odell ('woad hill', English) and Otto/Odis ('wealth/prosperity', GermaRafa#5557 in the U.S.A pet form of Rafael — from Hebrew Refael, 'God has healed; God heals'; here for boysTrip#5586 in the U.S.From 'triple' — a nickname for a third-generation namesake (a 'III' / 'the third'); also the woYanni#5594 in the U.S.A pet form of Yannis (Ioannis) — the Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graciousDre#5674 in the U.S.Short form of Andre/Andrew — Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, courageous'Georgie#5688 in the U.S.-ie pet form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earth-worker' (ge, 'earth', plus ergKobie#5738 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Koby/Kobe — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of theSammie#5806 in the U.S.Pet form of Samuel/Samson — from Hebrew, 'God has heard' (Samuel) or 'sun/of the sun' (Samson);Wally#5838 in the U.S.A pet form of Walter ('a ruler of the army', Germanic) and Wallace ('a Welshman; a foreigner');Zavi#5853 in the U.S.A pet form of Xavier — from Basque etxeberria, 'the new house'; also a modern -vi coinage; routKhali#6008 in the U.S.A short form of Khalil ('a friend') and Khalid ('eternal; immortal'), from the Arabic; routes lOli#6066 in the U.S.A pet form of Oliver — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' (a symbol of peace); also linked to tTimmy#6107 in the U.S.Pet form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by GTuck#6110 in the U.S.A pet form of Tucker — from Old English tucian, 'to full cloth; one who softens and thickens woVinnie#6114 in the U.S.A pet form of Vincent — from Latin vincens, 'conquering, prevailing' (from vincere, 'to conquerArnie#6171 in the U.S.A pet form of Arnold — from the Germanic arn, 'eagle', + wald, 'power; ruler', hence 'an eagle Cort#6195 in the U.S.A short form of Conrad ('bold counsel', Germanic) or Courtney; also echoes the word 'court'; roCris#6196 in the U.S.A short form of Cristian/Christopher — from Greek, 'a follower of Christ' or 'bearing Christ' (Dovi#6211 in the U.S.A pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)Jayme#6257 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the heJeb#6259 in the U.S.A short form of Jebediah/Jedidiah ('beloved of the Lord', Hebrew); also used as the initials J.Bash#6494 in the U.S.A short form of Sebastian ('venerable; revered', Greek) and Bashir ('a bringer of good news', ABillie#6502 in the U.S.A pet form of William — from the Germanic wil, 'will; resolve', + helm, 'helmet; protection', hChett#6523 in the U.S.Double-t spelling of Chet — a short form of Chester, from Latin castrum, 'a fortress, a camp; aHoss#6593 in the U.S.An English nickname — variously 'a big/strong man' (from 'horse', a friendly term for a large, Juanito#6634 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Juan — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little John'Mozzy#6693 in the U.S.A modern nickname-name, variously a pet form of Moses/Maurice/Mostafa or a stage-name-style coiRickie#6728 in the U.S.A pet form of Richard — from Germanic ric, 'ruler; power', plus hard, 'brave; strong'; 'a braveRollie#6731 in the U.S.A short form of Roland/Rollin — from the Germanic, 'famous land; renowned throughout the land' Sal#6735 in the U.S.A short form of Salvatore/Salvador — from Latin salvator, 'a savior; a rescuer; a deliverer'Skip#6747 in the U.S.From the English nickname Skip/Skipper — from the Dutch schipper, 'a ship's captain; a master oSonnie#6749 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Sonny — from the affectionate word 'sonny', a fond name for a son or boy; also Zephan#6800 in the U.S.Short form of Zephaniah — from Hebrew Tzefanyah, 'the Lord has hidden/protected; treasured by YAl#6822 in the U.S.A short form of Albert ('noble and bright', Germanic), Alan, Alfred, and similar Al- names; rouAlbi#6823 in the U.S.A short form of Albert ('noble; bright', Germanic) and Alban ('white', Latin); also an AlbanianBud#6870 in the U.S.From the English term of endearment bud/buddy, 'a friend; a brother; a pal'; also a short form Buster#6871 in the U.S.From the English nickname buster, 'a lively, spirited boy; a little fellow' (and 'one who breakChipper#6880 in the U.S.From the word chipper, 'cheerful, lively, brisk'; a friendly nickname-name (often given to a 'cCosta#6886 in the U.S.Short form of Costas/Konstantinos (Constantine) — from Latin constans, 'steadfast, constant, fiDak#6892 in the U.S.A short form of Dakota — from the Sioux (Dakota), 'a friend; an ally; the allied people'; also Gavi#6930 in the U.S.A short form of Gabriel/Gavriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my strength; man of God'Mak#7050 in the U.S.A short form of names beginning with Mac-/Mack (Scottish/Irish 'son of', as in Mackenzie, MaksiSandy#7112 in the U.S.A short form of Alexander (and the feminine Sandra) — from the Greek, 'a defender/protector of Volvy#7162 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Velvel/Wolf — from Yiddish, 'a wolf' (a kinnui, an everyday pairing, for Zak#7181 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary/Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has remembZeb#7189 in the U.S.A short form of Zebadiah ('the Lord's gift; gift of God') and Zebulon ('exaltation; dwelling; hCarlitos#7279 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Carlos/Carl — from the Germanic, 'a free man' (a little Carlos)Cobi#7287 in the U.S.A pet form of Jacob — from Hebrew Yaakov, 'a supplanter; one who follows, who grasps the heel';Caz#7361 in the U.S.Caz is a short modern name with no documented etymology of its own. In Britain it has long servGriff#7384 in the U.S.A short form of Griffith/Gruffudd — from Welsh, variously 'strong lord; chief' and 'strong gripLaw#7466 in the U.S.A pet form of Lawrence — 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'; also read as the word law, 'a rMaxi#7503 in the U.S.A pet form of Maximilian/Max — from the Latin maximus, 'the greatest'Mel#7508 in the U.S.A pet form of Melvin ('a council friend/protector') and Melchior ('king of light/the city'); alMicky#7513 in the U.S.A pet form of Michael/Mick — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Misha#7516 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Mikhail (Michael) — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; here for boysMyke#7523 in the U.S.A spelling of Mike — a short form of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Olly#7543 in the U.S.A pet form of Oliver — variously from Latin oliva, 'an olive tree' (a symbol of peace), and a GTad#7619 in the U.S.A pet form of Thaddeus — of uncertain origin, variously read 'courageous heart' and 'praise' (A

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