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Scottie#126 in the U.S.From Scotland; one who is ScottishPalmer#232 in the U.S.Pilgrim who carried a palm branch on return from the Holy LandSawyer#291 in the U.S.One who saws wood; a woodcutter or sawyer by tradeBrooke#313 in the U.S.From the Old English word 'broc', meaning a small stream or watercourse. Originally a topographMadisson#319 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an Old English surname meaning 'son of Maud' or 'son of Matthew', Marley#322 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname meaning 'pleasant wood' or 'lake clearing', composedKendall#328 in the U.S.From a place name in Cumbria, England — Kendal — derived from Old Norse 'Kent-dale', meaning 'vEmory#339 in the U.S.Variant of Emery, from the Old German Amalric or Heimrich, composed of 'amal' (labor, vigor) anLeighton#342 in the U.S.From an Old English place name, 'leac-tun', meaning a kitchen garden or leek garden (leac = leePaige#346 in the U.S.From Old French 'page', meaning a young male servant or attendant to a knight, ultimately from Sydney#348 in the U.S.From the English surname Sidney, from the Old English 'sid' (wide) and 'eg' (island), meaning 'Mallory#372 in the U.S.From the Old French 'malheure' or Norman 'malorie', meaning 'unlucky' or 'ill-omened' — an unusBlaire#384 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic blar meaning a plain or flat area of land; originally a Scottish surname aMurphy#397 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Ó Murchadha, from murchadh meaning sea warrior, combining muir (sea) andLogan#402 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic lagan meaning little hollow or little cave, a topographic surname turned gTaylor#403 in the U.S.Occupational surname from Old French tailleur meaning one who cuts cloth; from tailler to cut, Mckenna#410 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning son of Cionaodh; the name CionHarley#418 in the U.S.From Old English hara (hare) and leah (woodland clearing, meadow), meaning a meadow where haresHayden#437 in the U.S.From Old English heg meaning hay and denu meaning valley; a topographic surname meaning one froMacie#438 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Macy or Maci; from the Old French place name Massy (a village in Normandy) Maddison#439 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud or Matthew,' transferred tPayton#440 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's town' or 'fighter's settlement,'Carter#454 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'carter,' meaning a person who transports goodMonroe#467 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname Munro or Monroe, derived from Gaelic 'Bun Rath' (foot of thCamryn#477 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainnAinsley#483 in the U.S.Scottish and English surname from the place name Annesley or Ainslie, composed of Old English 'Cameron#487 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron, composed of 'cam' (crooked, bent) and 'sron' (nose) Raegan#506 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Reagan, from Irish Ó Riagáin, derived from riagán meaning 'little Marlowe#523 in the U.S.From the English surname Marlowe, derived from the Old English place-name Mǣrel-wōh or similar,Oaklee#535 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Oakley, from Old English ac ('oak') and leah ('clearing, meadow'), meaniMarlee#536 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marley, from the English surname Marley (from Old English mearc-leah meaning 'Cassidy#541 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Ó Caiside, a surname meaning 'descendant of Caiside,' where Caiside may derivEverlee#545 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Everley or Everleigh, from the English surname and place name meaning 'bHolland#550 in the U.S.From the Dutch region name Holland, derived from Old Dutch holt ('wood') or hol ('hollow, low-lEmerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dKamryn#556 in the U.S.Feminine phonetic respelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron meaning 'crooked nose' oMckenzie#576 in the U.S.Anglicised from Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach', with Coinneach itself meaning 'fair onMakenna#593 in the U.S.Variant of McKenna, from Irish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (a personal name Halle#596 in the U.S.From Old English heall meaning 'hall' or 'manor house,' used as a place-name and surname meaninBrinley#608 in the U.S.From an Old English place-name and surname, composed of bryne ('fire,' 'burning') and leah ('meCampbell#617 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Caimbeul, composed of cam ('crooked,' 'bent') and beul ('mouth'), meaning Shelby#649 in the U.S.From an Old Norse place name composed of skjalf meaning ledge or shelf and by meaning farm or sSkyler#671 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Dutch Schuyler, from Dutch schuylen meaning to take shelter or give shelter;Makenzie#700 in the U.S.Child of the fair one; from Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich (son of Coinneach), where Coinneach meAverie#701 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Avery, from the Old English name Alfred or the Old French form of the GermaMerritt#703 in the U.S.English surname from the Old English place name Meritone or Meregate, meaning 'boundary gate'; Kennedi#709 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Kennedy, from the Irish Gaelic Cinnéidigh, meaning 'helmeted head'Leslie#712 in the U.S.From a Scottish place name, possibly from Gaelic lios (garden, enclosure) and cuilinn (holly), Mckinley#714 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, meaning 'son of Finlay,' where Finlay derives froLennox#717 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Lennox (Levenach) in Dunbartonshire, from Gaelic leamhan meaning 'Karsyn#719 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Carson, from the Scottish/English surname derived from Old Norse oMacy#720 in the U.S.From a Norman French surname derived from the place name Massy in Normandy, France; ultimately Taytum#732 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Tatum, from the Old English surname meaning 'Tate's homestead' (frLacey#738 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Laci, from a place called Lassy or Laci in Normandy; brought Kensley#742 in the U.S.English surname from Old English, possibly from a personal name Cene or Cynesige combined with Rynlee#755 in the U.S.Rye clearing or meadow; a creative respelling of Ryleigh or Riley, from Old English ryge-leah mMaci#773 in the U.S.Weapon or club; a diminutive spelling variant of Macy, from the Old French surname Maci or MaceFallon#779 in the U.S.Leader or superior; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Fallamhain, meaning descendant Bellamy#797 in the U.S.Good friend or beautiful companion; from Old French bel ami meaning beautiful friend or good frKelsey#814 in the U.S.Derived from the Old English place name Ceolsige or Celchyth, interpreted as 'Cenel's island' oSloan#840 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname Sluaghan, from sluagh meaning 'warrior', 'army', orHunter#842 in the U.S.From the Old English huntian (to hunt) via the Middle English surname Hunter, meaning 'one who Kelly#852 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname O'Ceallaigh, from ceallach meaning 'bright-headed',Darcy#857 in the U.S.From the Norman-French surname d'Arcy, meaning 'from Arcy' (a place in Normandy); also used as Haley#861 in the U.S.From the Old English place name Haegleah, composed of haeg (hay) and leah (clearing, meadow), mKinslee#956 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kinsley or Kingsley, from Old English cyning meaning king and leah meaning Bexley#963 in the U.S.From the Old English place name Bexley, composed of byxe meaning box tree and leah meaning meadMarleigh#976 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Marley, from Old English mere meaning lake, pool, or marsh and leah meaning

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Colter#157 in the U.S.Colt herder; one who tends young horsesCallan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mightyBaker#217 in the U.S.One who bakes; an occupational surname for a baker of breadCallahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of CeallachánDallas#238 in the U.S.From the meadow dwelling; from the valley placeWarren#240 in the U.S.Animal enclosure for game; one who keeps a warrenEllis#243 in the U.S.My God is the Lord; Jehovah is my GodCade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shapedLane#250 in the U.S.A narrow country road or pathEmerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful rulerNash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ashKayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvementBowen#266 in the U.S.Son of Owen; young warrior or well-born sonBenson#279 in the U.S.Son of Ben (Benjamin); son of the right handCash#287 in the U.S.Hollow place; chest; maker of boxes or chestsLennox#289 in the U.S.From Levenach; the elm-tree placeReid#293 in the U.S.Red-haired; one with a ruddy complexionHolden#297 in the U.S.Deep valley; hollow valleyPreston#299 in the U.S.Priest's estate; settlement of the priestsClayton#300 in the U.S.Clay settlement; a place built on clay soilRemington#307 in the U.S.Settlement on the rim; the farm of the raven-familyBanks#310 in the U.S.One who lives beside a bank — a hillside, mound, or riverbankColson#311 in the U.S.Son of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)Sullivan#314 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Suilleabhain, from 'suil' (eye) and a diminutive suffix, tBlake#316 in the U.S.From the Old English 'blac' (pale, fair) or 'blaec' (dark, black) — an interesting paradox meanCody#318 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh, from 'cuidightheach' meaning helpful or aidiCasey#320 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful in battle', from 'cath' (Brady#321 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Bradaigh, from 'bradach' meaning spirited, thievish, or laSutton#332 in the U.S.From the Old English 'suth' (south) and 'tun' (settlement, farm, town), meaning 'southern settlPaxton#338 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname, from 'Poecc's tun' (Poecc's settlement) or possiblyMarshall#340 in the U.S.From Old French 'mareschal', from Old German 'marah' (horse) and 'scalc' (servant) — originallyRussell#345 in the U.S.From the Old French 'rousel', a diminutive of 'ros' (red), meaning 'little red one' or 'red-haiSterling#346 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English 'steorling' (little star) or from the English town of Stirling in ScoWells#347 in the U.S.From the Old English 'wiell' or 'wella', meaning spring, stream, or well — a topographic surnamHendrix#354 in the U.S.Dutch and Flemish surname form of Hendrik (Henry), from Old German Heimrich, composed of 'heim'Briggs#356 in the U.S.From an Old Norse or Old English place name, a plural form of 'brig' or 'bridge', meaning 'dwelSpencer#360 in the U.S.From Old French 'despensier' (steward, one who dispenses provisions), from 'despenser' (to dispAnderson#363 in the U.S.Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew', from the Greek Andreas (manly, masculine) — ultimatMiller#369 in the U.S.From the Middle English occupational surname 'miller', denoting a person who operated a grain mGrady#373 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Graidaigh, from 'grade' (noble, illustrious) — meanClark#377 in the U.S.Occupational name from Old English clerc, meaning a scribe, scholar, or clergyman, itself from Daxton#379 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Dax, a French place name referring to the town of Dax in southwestern FraLawson#381 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Lawrence, itself from Latin Laurentius meaning man from LaurentuBaylor#386 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old French bailleur meaning one who delivers or a bailor; useKyler#404 in the U.S.Possibly from Dutch Kuyler meaning archer or bowman; also interpreted as a modern blend of KyleRylan#416 in the U.S.Variant of Ryland or Ryan, from Old English rye land meaning land where rye is grown; or an altReed#419 in the U.S.From Old English read meaning red; used as a surname for red-haired people, and also related toDalton#448 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name combining 'dæl' (valley) and 'tun' (settlement, Karson#453 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where CaOakley#454 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'ac' (oak) and 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meaning 'oaKameron#466 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname from Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) oFord#474 in the U.S.English topographic surname from Old English 'ford,' meaning a shallow river crossing; transferTanner#475 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'tannere' meaning a person who tans animal hidLeland#494 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'laeg' or 'leah' (meadow, fallow ground) and 'land' (land), meDonovan#496 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán,' composed of 'donn' (dBrantley#499 in the U.S.English surname from German-derived 'brand' (fire, sword) and Old English 'leah' (woodland cleaRoyce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' culturaPierce#505 in the U.S.Medieval English form of Piers, itself the Anglo-Norman French form of Peter, from Latin PetrusKyle#509 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'narrow strait,' referring to a narrow channel ofCorbin#512 in the U.S.From Old French corbin or corbeau meaning 'raven' or 'crow,' derived from Latin corvus (raven);Callen#516 in the U.S.Variant of Calan or Cailan, from Scottish/Irish Gaelic cath (battle) + lann (land, enclosure) oTruett#521 in the U.S.English surname derived from the Middle English and Old French word true or trewe, meaning 'faiTripp#522 in the U.S.English nickname/surname name, derived from 'trip' in the sense of a journey or traveler; also Finnegan#526 in the U.S.Anglicisation of Irish Ó Fionnagáin, meaning 'descendant of Fionnagán,' a diminutive of Fionn mRidge#530 in the U.S.From Old English hrycg meaning 'spine' or 'ridge,' referring to a long raised strip of land; usTyson#531 in the U.S.From a medieval English surname derived from Old French tison meaning 'firebrand' or 'burning sScott#534 in the U.S.From the English and Scottish surname Scott, meaning 'a Scot' or 'a person from Scotland,' deriBruce#536 in the U.S.From the Scottish surname Bruce, derived from the Norman French place name Brix (or Brieuse) inFletcher#547 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Fletcher, derived from Old French fleche ('arrowLedger#554 in the U.S.From the Old English or Old Dutch name Leodegar, a compound of leod ('people, tribe') and gar (Porter#560 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Porter, from Old French portier meaning 'doorkeeGarrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'spColsen#566 in the U.S.Son of Col or Cole; a modern English surname-style name blending Cole with the Scandinavian sufClay#573 in the U.S.Clay; an English surname derived from Old English claeg, denoting someone who lived near or worRhodes#575 in the U.S.Where roses grow; an English surname derived from the Greek Rhodos, name of the island meaning Kolton#594 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colton, from the Old English place-name and surname meaning 'settlement neaKason#597 in the U.S.Modern K-variant of Cason, itself a surname derived from an Old French or Old English personal Alden#598 in the U.S.From Old English Ealdwine or Aldwine, composed of eald/ald ('old') and wine ('friend'), meaningKolter#600 in the U.S.Variant of Coulter or Colter, from Old English culter or Latin culter meaning 'knife' or 'plougColby#615 in the U.S.From an Old Norse-English place-name and surname, composed of Old Norse Koli (a personal name mHarlan#617 in the U.S.From an English and German place-name and surname, possibly from Old English hara ('hare') and Westley#619 in the U.S.Variant of Wesley, from a place-name and surname composed of Old English west ('west') and leahKeegan#621 in the U.S.Anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning 'son of Aodhagán,' a diminutOtis#652 in the U.S.English surname from the Germanic given name Odo or Otto, from aud meaning wealth or prosperityWayne#655 in the U.S.From the Old English occupational surname waegn meaning wagon or cart, referring to a wagon makLayne#662 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lane, from Old English lane meaning a narrow road or path between hedges orJaxton#667 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Jaxon or Jackson; ultimately from John (Hebrew Yochanan meaning God Davis#668 in the U.S.Welsh and English patronymic surname meaning son of David, from the Hebrew name David meaning bWilson#673 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning son of William or son of Will; William derives from Old HighMadden#676 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Madáin, from Irish Gaelic madán meaning little dog or hounTrevor#680 in the U.S.From the Welsh place name Trefor, composed of tref meaning homestead, town, or village and mawrWestin#689 in the U.S.From the western settlement or estate; a surname-turned-given-name from Old English west + tun Bridger#701 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old English, denoting a person who lived near a bridge or wasRyland#706 in the U.S.English surname from Old English ryge (rye) and land, meaning 'land where rye is grown'; a topoLayton#714 in the U.S.English surname and place name from Old English leac (leek) and tun (settlement, enclosure, farKamden#718 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Camden, from the Old English surname and place name meaning 'winding valleyBellamy#721 in the U.S.From the Old French bel ami (beautiful friend or fine friend), from bel (beautiful, fine) and aCannon#722 in the U.S.From the Old French canon meaning 'large tube' (related to the weapon), from Italian cannone, fHuxley#736 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name, possibly from the personal name Hucc or Hugh + Finnley#757 in the U.S.Fair-haired warrior or white warrior; an alternate spelling of Finley, from the Scottish and IrBoden#769 in the U.S.Messenger or herald; from Old Norse bod meaning message or command, and the personal name Bodi Emmitt#770 in the U.S.Whole or universal; a variant spelling of Emmett, from the Old High German Emmerich or the Old Keaton#771 in the U.S.Place of hawks or shed town; an English surname from the Old English place name Ketton or CeattRiggs#776 in the U.S.Son of Ridge or one who lives by a ridge; an English surname from the Old English hrycg meaningDutton#779 in the U.S.Dudda's settlement or Dudda's farm; an English surname from the Old English place name Dutton iSkyler#783 in the U.S.Scholar or student; an Americanized spelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning scholar or Jamison#786 in the U.S.Son of James; an English patronymic surname meaning son of James, with James from the Hebrew YaBarron#790 in the U.S.Noble man or warrior; a variant spelling of Baron, from Old French baron and Medieval Latin barJaxxon#793 in the U.S.Son of Jack; a modern stylized spelling of Jackson, where Jack derives from John, from Hebrew YKeith#801 in the U.S.Wood or forest; a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Ceitheach or the place name Keith, meaning wMccoy#806 in the U.S.Son of the fiery one; anglicization of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Aoidh, meaning son of Jones#811 in the U.S.Son of John or God is gracious; the most common Welsh surname, meaning son of John, where John Jettson#824 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, likely a creative spelling of Jetson, evoking the surname-style son Nelson#825 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Neil', where Neil derives from the Old Irish Niall, Flynn#828 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname O'Flynn, meaning 'descendant of Flann', where FlannJefferson#831 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jeffrey', where Jeffrey is a medieval form of GeoffrCayson#835 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Cason or Jason combined with Casey, where Casey derives from the IriCasen#842 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cason or a form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach meaning 'watchfulColeson#844 in the U.S.A modern variant of Colson, meaning 'son of Cole', where Cole derives from the Old English col Cason#846 in the U.S.American surname-turned-given-name, most plausibly derived from Casey (Irish Gaelic Cathasach, Stanley#863 in the U.S.From the Old English place name Stanleah, composed of stan (stone) and leah (meadow, woodland cBrycen#868 in the U.S.A modern variant of Bryson, meaning 'son of Bryce', where Bryce derives from the Celtic BriciusEdison#870 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Edd' or 'son of Ed', where Ed derives from the Old EMitchell#954 in the U.S.Medieval English surname and given name, a variant of Michael from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who Darwin#961 in the U.S.From Old English deorwine, composed of deor meaning dear or beloved and wine meaning friend, giMontgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and GermaniWallace#964 in the U.S.From Anglo-Norman French Waleis meaning Welshman or foreigner, from a Germanic root related to Colten#966 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colton, from Old English col meaning coal or charcoal and tun meaning settlGage#973 in the U.S.From Old French gage meaning pledge, security, or guarantee; also a surname from the same root Curtis#985 in the U.S.From Old French curteis meaning courteous, polite, or well-bred, derived from curt meaning courBlaine#992 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Blaen or the personal name Blaan, possibly meaning yellow or possibly leanMacklin#998 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlainn meaning son of Flann, where Flann means red or ruddy, hist

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