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Selah#216 in the U.S.Pause and reflect; a musical or liturgical direction meaning to lift up or praiseMeadow#286 in the U.S.A meadow; a piece of land covered with grass and wildflowersNavy#327 in the U.S.From Old French 'navie' (fleet of ships), itself from Latin 'navis' (ship). Used as a color namIvory#378 in the U.S.From Old French ivoire and Latin ebur, referring to the creamy white material derived from elepSunny#390 in the U.S.From the English adjective sunny meaning bright, cheerful, or full of sunshine; used as a givenBonnie#396 in the U.S.From Scottish bonnie meaning beautiful, attractive, or healthy-looking; ultimately from Old FreJourney#411 in the U.S.From Old French journée meaning a day's travel or a day's work, from jour (day), itself from LaJoy#419 in the U.S.From Old French joie and Latin gaudia meaning joy, happiness, or delight; used as a word name eDream#432 in the U.S.From Old English dream meaning joy, music, or a dream vision; used as a word name for its aspirReign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old FrSaige#480 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Sage, meaning a wise person and the aromatic herb; both derive from Latin 'Miracle#492 in the U.S.From the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonderJream#518 in the U.S.Modern American creative name, a phonetic respelling of the word 'dream,' using the letter J toHalo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; usedIndie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from SansDestiny#635 in the U.S.From the English word destiny, derived via Old French destinée from Latin destinare ('to determLyric#640 in the U.S.From the English word lyric, ultimately from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre; used asLegacy#662 in the U.S.From the English word legacy, from Medieval Latin legacia meaning bequest or what is bequeathedSoleil#758 in the U.S.Sun; the French word soleil meaning sun, used as a given name for its luminous, radiant imageryIndy#768 in the U.S.Short form of Indiana or Indira, or standing independently as a word name evoking independence Dulce#771 in the U.S.Sweet or sweetness; from the Spanish dulce and Latin dulcis meaning sweet, used as a given nameRoyalty#782 in the U.S.Royal status or kingly quality; from Old French roialte and Medieval Latin regalitas, meaning tJourni#786 in the U.S.A journey or daily travel; a creative spelling variant of Journey, from Old French journee meanOcean#787 in the U.S.The great sea or vast expanse of water; from the Latin oceanus and Greek okeanos, the mythologiKlarity#791 in the U.S.Clarity or clearness; a modern K-spelling variant of Clarity, from the Latin claritas meaning bCielo#795 in the U.S.Sky or heaven; the Spanish word cielo meaning sky or heaven, from Latin caelum meaning sky or hTreasure#809 in the U.S.Precious object or something greatly valued; from Old French tresor and Latin thesaurus meaningJenesis#816 in the U.S.A modern phonetic respelling of Genesis, from the Greek genesis meaning 'origin' or 'birth', itPromise#826 in the U.S.From the English word promise, derived from Latin promissum (a pledge, vow), the past participlHoney#846 in the U.S.From the Old English hunig (honey), referring to the sweet substance produced by bees; used as Indigo#854 in the U.S.From the Greek indikon (Indian dye), via Latin indicum and Spanish indigo, referring to the deeSunday#947 in the U.S.From Old English sunnandaeg meaning day of the sun, the first day of the week in English traditLove#957 in the U.S.From the Old English lufu meaning love, affection, or deep devotion, used as a given name expreScout#997 in the U.S.From Old French escouter meaning to listen, via a military term for a person sent ahead to gathHarmoni#1000 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Harmony, from Greek harmonia meaning a joining, agreement, or musiRain#1239 in the U.S.Rain, the falling of water from the skyJewel#1514 in the U.S.A precious gem, something greatly treasuredStori#1558 in the U.S.A story, a narrative, an accountJournie#1600 in the U.S.A journey, a voyage, the path of lifeHonesty#1614 in the U.S.Truthfulness, integrity, sincerityLoyalty#1838 in the U.S.Fidelity, devotion, steadfast allegianceJhream#1968 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing the word 'dream' with a Jh- styling; no traditional rootReverie#1976 in the U.S.daydream, state of pleasant abstractionRemedy#2149 in the U.S.cure, relief, a healing solutionAislin#2583 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-nameHayven#2591 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Haven, from Old English haefen meaning 'harbor, refuge, safe place'Nature#2602 in the U.S.The natural world, birth, or essential character; from Latin natura meaning birth or character,Mahogany#2676 in the U.S.mahogany tree, valuable hardwoodPraise#2680 in the U.S.From the English word praise — Latin pretium, 'worth, prize' — a devotional virtue word-nameSable#2717 in the U.S.From the word sable — a small marten prized for its dark, lustrous fur; hence 'deep black' (in Amour#2780 in the U.S.love, romantic loveHavyn#2789 in the U.S.safe harbor, refuge, place of safetyStorie#2812 in the U.S.Variant of Story, the narrative word name — from Latin historia via Old French — with the -ie eTruly#2816 in the U.S.From the English adverb truly, meaning genuinely, faithfully, or in truth; used as a given nameHanan#2911 in the U.S.Tenderness, compassion, affection, mercy; from the Arabic root for warmth of heartDenym#2965 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Denim, the cotton fabric whose name comes from French serge de Nîmes, 'serHarbor#2971 in the U.S.A sheltered port; from Old English herebeorg, 'shelter, lodging' — a word name meaning safe havBloom#3036 in the U.S.Flower, blossom; to flourish and thrive; from Old Norse blom and Old English blomaBrandy#3072 in the U.S.From Dutch brandewijn meaning 'burnt wine' (the distilled spirit), used as a given name since tMelodi#3092 in the U.S.Variant of Melody, from Greek 'melodia' (melos = song + aoide = song, ode), meaning a pleasing Moon#3123 in the U.S.The celestial body; an English word name for Earth's satellite and its silver lightMerit#3154 in the U.S.From the English word merit, 'worthiness; excellence; deserving' (from Latin meritum, 'a rewardFable#3177 in the U.S.From the English word fable — Latin fabula, 'story, tale' — a modern word-nameBryer#3218 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Briar — Old English brer, 'a thorny bush, bramble' — a nature word-nameUnknown#3293 in the U.S.From the English word unknown, 'not known, unidentified' — used very rarely as a given nameDarling#3301 in the U.S.Beloved, dear one; from Old English deorling, 'darling, favorite', also an English surnameGinger#3308 in the U.S.The pungent spice; from Latin zingiber via Greek — also a nickname for red hair and a pet form Ily#3311 in the U.S.Modern American name adopted from ILY, the digital-age abbreviation for 'I love you'Lovelyn#3327 in the U.S.Modern English coinage combining 'love' (from Old English 'lufu') and the suffix '-lyn,' creatiSilver#3380 in the U.S.The precious metal and its gleaming color; an English word name from Old English seolforChozen#3410 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes themGolden#3417 in the U.S.Made of gold; the English adjective used as a name for someone precious and radiantHeiress#3419 in the U.S.From the word heiress — via Old French/Latin heres, 'heir' — 'a female who inherits'Posey#3441 in the U.S.A small bunch of flowers; from posy, originally a short verse (poesy) given with flowers — alsoLively#3498 in the U.S.full of life, animated, energeticPromyse#3507 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Promise — from Latin promissum, 'a pledge, a vow' — a virtue word-nameSincere#3510 in the U.S.From the English word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest, whole'Allura#3520 in the U.S.From the word allure/'allura' — French alurer, 'to attract, to charm; enchantment, fascination'Amada#3522 in the U.S.Beloved; the Spanish feminine past participle of amar, 'to love', from Latin amataWilder#3572 in the U.S.Wild one, untamed; from an English and German surname for a wild or unruly personZen#3575 in the U.S.From Japanese Zen (Buddhism), via Chinese chan, ultimately Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation' — the Cherry#3588 in the U.S.From the word cherry — Old French cherise — the sweet red fruit/blossom; also a pet form of ChaLake#3619 in the U.S.From the English word lake — Latin lacus, 'pool, lake' — a serene nature word-nameLyriq#3623 in the U.S.Q-styled spelling of Lyric — the words of a song, from Greek lyrikos, 'singing to the lyre'Tahani#3637 in the U.S.Congratulations, felicitations, good wishes; from Arabic tahani, the plural of tahniahJewels#3673 in the U.S.From the word jewels — Old French jouel, 'a gem, precious object'; also a playful plural of JewKaidence#3675 in the U.S.K-spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; rhythm, the flow of sound'Nayvee#3693 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Navy — from Latin navis, 'ship' — the deep blue color and the fleetSummit#3701 in the U.S.From the word summit — from Latin summum, 'the highest, the top'; 'the highest point, the peak,Vallee#3704 in the U.S.Variously from French vallee, 'a valley', and a modern Val + lee blend (Val from Valerie/ValentWylder#3707 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Wilder — from the word 'wild' (Old English wilde) and the surname Wilder; here foOctober#3758 in the U.S.The tenth month; from Latin octo, 'eight', as the eighth month of the old Roman calendarOhana#3759 in the U.S.Family, kin group; the Hawaiian word for extended family, popularized as a name by Lilo & StitcRosy#3763 in the U.S.Rose-like, blushing; the English adjective from rose, Latin rosa, used as a name and as a pet fTimber#3769 in the U.S.Building wood; from Old English timber, 'building material' — a nature word name, here for a daBeautiful#3841 in the U.S.From the English word — Latin bellus via Old French beauté — 'full of beauty'; a declaration woBlessence#3842 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending 'bless/blessing' with an -ence ending (echoing essence, presence); no s
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Crew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or companySaint#267 in the U.S.A holy person; one declared a saint by the churchColt#285 in the U.S.A young male horse; a spirited, energetic young manKaizen#364 in the U.S.From the Japanese 'kai' (change) and 'zen' (good, better) — meaning 'continuous improvement' orOnyx#365 in the U.S.From the Greek 'onyx', meaning claw or fingernail (because the stone's colors resemble a fingerKing#405 in the U.S.From Old English cyning meaning king or ruler; used as a given name for its direct regal connotWilder#431 in the U.S.From Old English wilde meaning wild, untamed, or from the wilderness; used as a surname and theChance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derivedPrince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a roSage#456 in the U.S.From the English word 'sage' meaning a wise person, and also the aromatic herb, both derived frRoyal#476 in the U.S.From the English word 'royal,' derived from Old French 'roial' and Latin 'regalis' meaning kingChozen#523 in the U.S.Modern American creative spelling of the English word 'chosen,' meaning 'one who has been selecKrew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as Sincere#631 in the U.S.From Latin sincerus, meaning 'whole,' 'pure,' 'genuine,' or 'honest.' One folk etymology deriveCreed#663 in the U.S.From the English word creed, from Latin credo meaning I believe; a statement of faith or core pMajor#670 in the U.S.From the Latin comparative adjective maior meaning greater or larger; used as a military rank nJunior#752 in the U.S.The younger; from Latin iunior, the comparative form of iuvenis meaning young, used to distinguTrace#758 in the U.S.A path, track, or trail; from Old French trace meaning track or path, ultimately from the LatinReign#772 in the U.S.Royal rule or sovereignty; from Old French reigne and Latin regnum meaning rule, kingdom, or thTruce#774 in the U.S.Peace or armistice; from Middle English trewes, Old English treow meaning faith, pledge, or agrBlaze#781 in the U.S.Flame or fire; from Old English blaese meaning fire or firebrand, or from the Latin name BlasiuRay#792 in the U.S.Counsel protector; a short form of Raymond from Old High German Raginmund, composed of ragin meCrue#797 in the U.S.Crew or a company of people; a modern American phonetic spelling of the word crew, from Old FreDenim#880 in the U.S.From French serge de Nimes, meaning twill fabric from the city of Nimes in southern France; adoKannon#904 in the U.S.English variant of Cannon (the artillery weapon, from French canon; or from canon meaning a chuKreed#936 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Creed, from Old English creda and Latin credo (I believe); meaningKrue#937 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Crew, from Old French creue meaning an increase or new growth, lateRowdy#941 in the U.S.From the English adjective rowdy meaning boisterous, loud, or disorderly, used as a given name Beaux#970 in the U.S.French word and name beaux meaning beautiful, handsome, or fine; the plural of beau, from Old FLoyal#983 in the U.S.From the English adjective loyal, derived from Old French loyal and Latin legalis meaning legalTrue#1050 in the U.S.Faithful, genuine; from Old English treowe (faithful, trustworthy)Dash#1056 in the U.S.To run with speed; to move quickly; also a short horizontal mark in writing; from Old Norse dasSunny#1078 in the U.S.Sunny; bright and cheerful; from English sunny (full of sunshine, bright), from Old English sunSeven#1122 in the U.S.The number 7; English word-name for the numeral seven, considered sacred, lucky, and complete aKross#1150 in the U.S.The cross, crossroadsSteele#1185 in the U.S.Steel; strong as steel, the metalEver#1196 in the U.S.Always; eternal; from Old English aefre (ever, always, at all times)Jet#1246 in the U.S.Jet-black gemstone; rapid flightValor#1254 in the U.S.Courage, bravery, heroic valorWest#1255 in the U.S.The west direction; toward the setting sunRiot#1265 in the U.S.A violent public disturbance; uproar, energyNoble#1337 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguishedLyric#1391 in the U.S.A lyric poem; song of personal emotionFox#1411 in the U.S.The fox; cunning, clever; from Old English fox (the fox animal), used as a byname and then a suGray#1418 in the U.S.The color gray; grey-hairedKoast#1718 in the U.S.K-spelling of Coast — from Latin costa, 'rib, side' — the seashore; a modern nature word-nameSwayde#2054 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leather; a modern Dream#2266 in the U.S.a dream, visionDiesel#2335 in the U.S.Modern word name taken from the diesel engine, itself named after German engineer Rudolf DieselRiven#2414 in the U.S.From the English word riven, 'split, torn' (Old Norse rifa) — also a Myst game and League champPraise#2439 in the U.S.From the word praise — Latin pretium, 'price, worth' — adoration, worship, commendationSekai#2444 in the U.S.World; the Japanese word sekai used as a given nameMaze#2469 in the U.S.From Middle English maze, meaning a labyrinth or state of bewilderment; used as a modern given Khrome#2550 in the U.S.A modern word-name from 'chrome' — from Greek chroma, 'colour' (chrome metal, the shiny finish)Denym#2652 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Denim, the workwear fabric named from French serge de Nîmes, 'serge of NîmSlate#2712 in the U.S.The layered gray stone of roofs and chalkboards; from Old French esclate, carrying the idiom 'cRhythm#2747 in the U.S.The pattern of sound and movement in time; from Greek rhythmos, 'measured flow', used as a musiDeuce#2806 in the U.S.Two; the number twoEcho#2809 in the U.S.From Greek Echo, the mountain nymph whose voice was reduced to repeating others'; the word for Choyce#2847 in the U.S.Spelling of Choice — from Old French chois, 'a choice; the select, the best, the chosen'Samay#2926 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and NepalSonder#2930 in the U.S.From the coined word 'sonder' — the realization that each passerby has a life as vivid as your Copper#2947 in the U.S.From the word copper — Latin cuprum (from Cyprus) — the warm reddish metal/colorJahan#2957 in the U.S.World, universe; from Persian jahan, famous from the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, 'King of the WoMiracle#2968 in the U.S.From the word miracle — Latin miraculum, 'a wonder, marvel' — a wondrous blessingReason#3028 in the U.S.The faculty of rational thought; good sense and judgmentAzure#3042 in the U.S.From the English/French word azure — ultimately Persian lazward, the blue stone lapis lazuli — Dinero#3049 in the U.S.Money; currencyDomani#3098 in the U.S.Italian word domani meaning 'tomorrow', used as a given name to evoke hope, the future, and posBrave#3191 in the U.S.Courageous, fearless; the English adjective from Italian/French brave, used as a virtue nameLion#3219 in the U.S.From the English word lion — Latin leo — 'lion'; also a form of Leon/Lyon, the courage-and-streBlayze#3252 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Blaze (the fire word) and Blaise (the saint, 'lisping' readings)Jazz#3341 in the U.S.From the word jazz — the American music genre, also 'energy, liveliness, improvisation'; etymolPsalms#3360 in the U.S.From the biblical Book of Psalms — Greek psalmoi, 'songs sung to a harp; sacred praises'Quill#3361 in the U.S.From Middle English quil ('hollow stalk,' 'quill feather'), possibly also a short form of the IWave#3377 in the U.S.The moving swell of water; from Old English wafian, used as a minimalist ocean word nameCache#3390 in the U.S.From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed stoRebel#3430 in the U.S.One who resists authority; from Latin rebellis, 'making war again', used as a defiant word nameRocker#3432 in the U.S.From the word rocker — 'one who rocks; a rock musician, a fan of rock music' (a bold modern worTrust#3443 in the U.S.From the word trust — Old Norse traust, 'confidence, firmness, reliance' — faith and reliabilitTuff#3444 in the U.S.From English 'tough' (strong, resilient) or tuff (a type of porous volcanic rock), possibly alsWrangler#3446 in the U.S.From the word wrangler — the ranch hand who herds horses; also jeans and JeepsBlade#3454 in the U.S.From the English word blade — Old English blæd, 'leaf; sword, cutting edge'Chapel#3457 in the U.S.From the word/surname Chapel — Old French chapele, 'a small church/place of worship' (originallSupreme#3501 in the U.S.From the English word supreme — Latin supremus, 'highest, greatest' — a modern aspirational worTimber#3503 in the U.S.Wood prepared for building; from Old English timber, 'building material, structure' — a rugged Amillion#3517 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining A- to 'million' (a number of vast abundance); also echoes Emiliano/EmiliArbor#3518 in the U.S.From the English word arbor — Latin arbor, 'tree' — a leafy garden bower; a modern nature word-Kingdom#3559 in the U.S.From the English word kingdom — the realm of a king; a devotional concept-name ('Kingdom come')Maven#3564 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur; from Yiddish meyvn, from Hebrew mevin, 'one who understands'Righteous#3568 in the U.S.From the word righteous — Old English rihtwis, 'right, just, morally upright'Shyne#3575 in the U.S.From the English word shine — 'to glow, gleam, excel' — a modern word-name with a y-styled spelBreeze#3590 in the U.S.From the English word breeze — via Spanish brisa, the gentle wind — a nature word-namePeace#3638 in the U.S.From the English word peace — Latin pax — the virtue outright, beloved in African Christian namAlegend#3660 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining A- to Legend ('a celebrated story/person', Latin legenda); no single fixCreek#3678 in the U.S.From the English word creek — Old Norse kriki, 'nook, bend' — the small-stream nature nameIvory#3693 in the U.S.The white tusk-material prized for millennia; from Latin ebur via Old French, used as a given nKruze#3714 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Cruz — Spanish for 'cross' — with the English word cruise riding alongTiger#3743 in the U.S.From the word tiger — Greek tigris (via Latin) — the great striped cat; a symbol of power and cTruu#3744 in the U.S.Double-u spelling of True — from Old English treowe, 'true, faithful, loyal, genuine'Zeal#3752 in the U.S.From the word zeal — Greek zelos, 'ardor, eager devotion, passion' — fervent enthusiasmEuro#3782 in the U.S.From the word euro — 'of Europe; the European currency' (ultimately from Europa, of Greek myth)Harbor#3792 in the U.S.From the English word harbor — Old English herebeorg, 'army shelter' — safe haven made name
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