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Mabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dearDahlia#215 in the U.S.Dahl's flower — the dahlia plant, named after botanist Anders DahlMaisie#233 in the U.S.PearlLucille#239 in the U.S.LightMaggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of MargaretEvelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elementsElaine#305 in the U.S.Bright, shining light — Old French form of HelenFrances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimatHattie#334 in the U.S.Diminutive of Harriet, the English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Old German Heimrich, compVanessa#377 in the U.S.Invented by Jonathan Swift as a pet name for Esther Vanhomrigh, later adopted as a butterfly geIvory#378 in the U.S.From Old French ivoire and Latin ebur, referring to the creamy white material derived from elepBonnie#396 in the U.S.From Scottish bonnie meaning beautiful, attractive, or healthy-looking; ultimately from Old FreDorothy#421 in the U.S.From Greek Dorothea, a reversal of Theodora: combining doron (gift) and theos (God), meaning giMarceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the RomAlma#449 in the U.S.From Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind (as in 'alma mater'), or from Hebrew 'almah' meaniClementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used aWinnie#475 in the U.S.Short form of Winifred, from the Welsh Gwenfrewi composed of 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and Kora#491 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cora, from Greek 'kore' meaning maiden or girl; also an epithet for PersephAmanda#493 in the U.S.From Latin 'amanda,' the gerundive of 'amare' (to love), meaning 'she who must be loved,' 'wortMaxine#497 in the U.S.Feminine form of Maximus, from Latin 'maximus' meaning greatest or largest; a superlative adjecEdith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, sHadassah#570 in the U.S.Myrtle tree; the Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Esther, signifying the fragrant myrtle plantEstelle#573 in the U.S.Star; a French and Occitan name derived from the Latin stella, meaning starMara#589 in the U.S.From Hebrew mara meaning 'bitter' or 'sorrowful'; in the Book of Ruth, Naomi asks to be called Winona#627 in the U.S.From the Dakota Sioux word winúŋna, meaning 'firstborn daughter.' In Dakota tradition, childrenAndi#632 in the U.S.Feminine short form of Andrea or Andreas, from the Greek andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly,' Andie#650 in the U.S.Diminutive of Andrea or Andromeda, ultimately from Greek andros meaning man or warrior; Andrea Gloria#655 in the U.S.Directly from the Latin word gloria meaning glory, fame, or renown; used as a Christian name duMyra#663 in the U.S.Invented or popularized by the poet Fulke Greville in the 16th century, possibly as an anagram Jolene#666 in the U.S.American elaboration of Josephine or a combination of Jo and the popular -lene or -leen suffix;Romy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and GeRobin#704 in the U.S.Medieval diminutive of Robert, from Old French Robin, itself from Old High German Hrodebert meaAngie#705 in the U.S.Short form of Angela, from Latin angela, from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'messenger' or 'Leslie#712 in the U.S.From a Scottish place name, possibly from Gaelic lios (garden, enclosure) and cuilinn (holly), Martha#713 in the U.S.From Aramaic marta (מַרְתָּא), the feminine form of mar meaning 'lord' or 'master,' hence 'ladyIla#718 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Ila (इला) means 'earth' and is the name of a daughter of Manu in Hindu mythology; Gwen#725 in the U.S.Welsh short form of Gwendolyn or Gwenllian, from the Welsh element gwen meaning 'white,' 'fair,Theodora#726 in the U.S.From Greek Theodora (Θεοδώρα), the feminine form of Theodore, from theos (god) + doron (gift), Ramona#733 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Ramon, which derives from Raimund, from Old High German Raginmund, comLaurel#734 in the U.S.From the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel tree'; the laurel was sacred to Apollo in Greek and RomaPenny#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 alternateNola#822 in the U.S.Most commonly a short form of the Irish Gaelic name Finola or Fionnuala, meaning 'fair-shoulderJessie#824 in the U.S.Pet form of Jessica or Jesse, ultimately from the Hebrew Yishai meaning 'God exists' or 'gift',Zelda#832 in the U.S.Short form of the Old High German Griselda, composed of gris (gray) and hild (battle), meaning Honey#846 in the U.S.From the Old English hunig (honey), referring to the sweet substance produced by bees; used as Deborah#864 in the U.S.From the Hebrew devorah meaning 'bee', specifically the honeybee, which was associated in ancieTiffany#880 in the U.S.From Greek Theophania meaning manifestation of God; the name given to children born on or arounOdette#883 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Oda or Ode, from Old High German Aud or Od meaning wealth, fortunTilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strengtVada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to SViolette#894 in the U.S.French diminutive of Violette, from Latin viola (violet flower); the violet symbolized modesty,Maizie#901 in the U.S.Scottish diminutive variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret; Margaret derivesLinda#902 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names ending in -lind or -linda, from Old High German lind meaning soft,Etta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed ofTallulah#940 in the U.S.From Choctaw tallulah meaning leaping water or running water, associated with the Tallulah FallDarla#941 in the U.S.English name derived from darling, an Old English term of endearment meaning beloved one or deaMadalyn#946 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline or Magdalene, from Hebrew Magdala meaning tower or place of the toMarcella#948 in the U.S.Feminine diminutive of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, from Latin Mars, the Roman godRosalee#954 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffiMazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meanNancy#967 in the U.S.Originally a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, now understood as a pet form of Ann from HebrBarbara#968 in the U.S.From Greek barbaros meaning foreign, strange, or one whose speech sounds like bar bar; used to Mattie#1005 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistresBelle#1013 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of belAgnes#1016 in the U.S.Pure or chaste; from Greek hagnos (pure, holy, chaste), via Latin AgnesBeverly#1018 in the U.S.Beaver stream; from Old English beofor (beaver) + leah (stream, clearing) — the original place Marjorie#1019 in the U.S.Pearl; medieval English form of Margaret, from Greek margarites (pearl)Lorraine#1044 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's peopleRosalyn#1051 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root isEllen#1062 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)Harriet#1073 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:Joyce#1074 in the U.S.Lord; from the Breton/Celtic personal name Iodoc (lord), via Norman French Josce; later folk-etJoan#1087 in the U.S.God is gracious; English feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious) via LaSusan#1091 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin SusannaElsa#1104 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abBetty#1113 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my GodMollie#1116 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-forIda#1120 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida iKit#1127 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of CLibby#1146 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Adela#1151 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or AdelheidSally#1158 in the U.S.Princess; English pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah (princess, noblewoman)Ellery#1208 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from HilarySandra#1210 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (manFern#1220 in the U.S.The fern plant; from Old English fearn (the fern — a flowerless vascular plant that reproduces May#1233 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet formSharon#1256 in the U.S.The plain; the Plain of Sharon — a fertile coastal plain in ancient Israel, from Hebrew sharon Heather#1264 in the U.S.The heather plant, a flowering shrub of the Scottish moorsIsadora#1265 in the U.S.Gift of Isis; from Greek Isidora (Isis: the Egyptian goddess + doron: gift)Addie#1272 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or AdelineRita#1287 in the U.S.Pearl, precious jewelNelly#1294 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of HelenPatricia#1336 in the U.S.Noble, patrician, of noble birthAnita#1342 in the U.S.Grace, favor; little AnaDottie#1385 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's giftInez#1400 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyEvalyn#1430 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French avelineRoslyn#1433 in the U.S.Gentle horse, tender and gentleAnnette#1443 in the U.S.Grace, favor, graciousEvalynn#1446 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from avelineJenny#1503 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedBrenda#1527 in the U.S.Sword; from Old Norse brand (sword, blade) or possibly the feminine of Brendan (Irish: prince)Paulette#1536 in the U.S.Small, humble; little PaulShirley#1586 in the U.S.Bright clearing or meadow, from Old English scir (bright) and leah (clearing)Nell#1628 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or HelenStacy#1665 in the U.S.Resurrection, the one who will rise againRonnie#1792 in the U.S.ruler's counselIvie#1801 in the U.S.the ivy plant, climbing vineSusie#1922 in the U.S.lilyMaisey#1938 in the U.S.pearlMayzie#2045 in the U.S.pearl, via MargaretMarla#2055 in the U.S.beloved, drop of the seaYvonne#2063 in the U.S.yew tree, symbolizing immortality and enduranceJean#2130 in the U.S.God is graciousLizzie#2145 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathTracy#2171 in the U.S.from Thracia, warlikeDeanna#2175 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divine, goddess of the huntRosaline#2192 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty roOllie#2294 in the U.S.olive tree, symbol of peaceAvelina#2442 in the U.S.Medieval Latin and Norman French elaboration of Aveline, itself from Germanic roots possibly meMable#2450 in the U.S.lovable, my beautifulRoxy#2477 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', oJuni#2498 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German form of June, from Latin Junius meaning 'of the gens Junia' or associatImogene#2521 in the U.S.maiden, innocentJanice#2522 in the U.S.God is graciousLennie#2557 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'
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Warren#240 in the U.S.Animal enclosure for game; one who keeps a warrenHarvey#251 in the U.S.Battle worthy; eager for battleWalter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commanderOtto#277 in the U.S.Wealth, fortune; prosperous and powerfulDerek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folkKenneth#294 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsomeSonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young manArchie#301 in the U.S.Truly brave; genuine and boldRaymond#395 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginmund, combining ragin meaning counsel or advice and mund meaning protection Hank#413 in the U.S.Short form of Henry or Hankin (medieval diminutive of John/Johannes), from Germanic Heimrich meConrad#417 in the U.S.From Old High German Konrad, combining kuoni meaning bold, brave or experienced and rat meaningEdgar#486 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgar,' composed of 'ead' (rich, fortune, prosperity) and 'gar' (spear), meaLeland#494 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'laeg' or 'leah' (meadow, fallow ground) and 'land' (land), meAlden#598 in the U.S.From Old English Ealdwine or Aldwine, composed of eald/ald ('old') and wine ('friend'), meaningRonald#638 in the U.S.From the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, composed of regin meaning counsel or decision and valdr meanAmias#642 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Amatus, from Latin amatus meaning beloved or loved; alternatively linked Donald#690 in the U.S.Ruler of the world; from Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, combining domhan (world) and all (rule, mighDuke#695 in the U.S.Leader; nobleman; from Latin dux (leader, commander) via Old French duc, denoting the highest rAmos#730 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Amos (עָמוֹס), meaning 'carried by God,' 'borne,' or 'burdened'; Amos was one oAmbrose#735 in the U.S.From the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek Ambrosios (Ἀμβρόσιος), meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,'Mylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); alsoRudy#739 in the U.S.Short form of Rudolf or Rudolph, from the Old High German Hrodulf, composed of hrod (fame, glorClyde#743 in the U.S.From the River Clyde in Scotland, from the Brythonic/Old Welsh Clouta or Clota, possibly meaninTeddy#823 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodore (Greek, 'gift of God') or Edward (Old English, 'wealthy guardian'), used sAlvin#838 in the U.S.From the Old English Aethelfine or Aelfwine, composed of aelf (elf) or aethel (noble) and wine Alfred#840 in the U.S.From Old English Aelfred, composed of aelf (elf, a being associated with supernatural wisdom inBenny#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, proStanley#863 in the U.S.From the Old English place name Stanleah, composed of stan (stone) and leah (meadow, woodland cAbner#874 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avner, composed of av (father) and ner (lamp, light), meaning 'my father is a lJedidiah#876 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yedidyah, composed of yedid meaning beloved or friend and Yah, a shortened form of Leroy#888 in the U.S.From Old French le roi meaning the king; a surname borne by those who worked in a royal househoEugene#943 in the U.S.From Greek Eugenios, composed of eu meaning good or well and genos meaning birth, race, or famiRicky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or Josias#950 in the U.S.Latin and Greek form of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu meaning Yahweh supports or may Yahweh heaJethro#953 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yitro meaning abundance, excellence, or he will excel, borne by the father-in-law oMelvin#959 in the U.S.Likely derived from an old Celtic or Gaelic personal name, possibly from elements meaning councToby#979 in the U.S.Short form of Tobias, from Hebrew Toviah or Tuvya meaning Yahweh is good, composed of tov meaniEphraim#988 in the U.S.From Hebrew Efrayim meaning fruitful or doubly fruitful, from the root para meaning to bear fruHarold#993 in the U.S.From Old English Hereweald or Old Norse Haraldr, composed of here meaning army and weald or valRalph#1048 in the U.S.Wolf counsel; advice from the wolf; from Old Norse Ráðúlfr (ráð: counsel + úlfr: wolf)Ansel#1138 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protectorArchibald#1145 in the U.S.Genuinely bold; truly brave; from Germanic Ercanbeald (ercan: genuine, sincere + beald: bold, bNorman#1200 in the U.S.Man of the North, NorthmanHarlow#1214 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hillElmer#1223 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)Kenny#1271 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethPercy#1279 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in NormandyReginald#1284 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: rulerSidney#1327 in the U.S.Wide island; Saint Denis's islandGilbert#1330 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageClifford#1352 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff crossingBernard#1362 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave as a bearDale#1410 in the U.S.Valley, low-lying land between hillsLenny#1419 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of LeonardFreddy#1422 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peaceJessie#1431 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholdsMilton#1440 in the U.S.Mill settlement; village with a millGlenn#1443 in the U.S.Valley; narrow mountain valleyBarry#1520 in the U.S.Fair-haired, white-headedJeffery#1556 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledgeKip#1626 in the U.S.From the pointed hill; young male sheepDarrell#1691 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darlingJudd#1704 in the U.S.Praised, celebrated, praised oneLinus#1913 in the U.S.Flaxen-haired; linen-colored hairGlen#2026 in the U.S.valley, narrow glenJohnnie#2295 in the U.S.God is graciousEldon#2311 in the U.S.Ella's hill, noble hillMervin#2377 in the U.S.Sea fortress; great lord; a variant of Marvin or Mervyn, from Welsh Myrddin (sea fortress) or ORusty#2384 in the U.S.Nickname for the red-haired and pet form of Russell — Old French rous, 'red' — worn as a standaErwin#2402 in the U.S.Army friend; noble friend; from Germanic Herwini or Erwin (her: army, honor + win: friend)Alphonse#2516 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (ada
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