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English baby names: In modern times in the English-speaking
world there has been a strong trend towards using surnames as
given names, for example Beverley, Cameron, Bradley and Ryan.
The surnames themselves come from a variety of sources. There
are also many vocabulary words (such as Jade, Summer and Hope
in English) which are used as given names.The stock of first names
is further increased by variants of traditional names (such as
Alicia from Alice, Krystle from Crystal), independent short forms
of traditional names (such as Bill from William, Jessie from Jessica),
and made-up names (such as Lavone and Jolene). There are also
many feminine forms of masculine names, for example Jane from
John, Roberta from Robert, Nicole from Nicholas. Interestingly
this trend does not seem to happen the other way around.
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| English Boy Names |
| Aaron |
the enlightened, mountain high |
| Abraham |
Father of many |
| Adam |
earth |
| Aidan |
Fire, warmth of the home |
| Alan |
cheerful, in harmony |
| Alexander |
helper and defender of mankind |
| Alp |
hero |
| Anchor |
"...hope is like a firm and steady anchor of the soul." Hebrews 6:19 |
| Andrew |
Manly |
| Antony |
Inestimable; incomparable; praiseworthy |
| Ashton |
Ash tree settlement |
| Bailey |
Steward or bailiff |
| Benjamin |
fortunate |
| Blake |
Either black or pallid |
| Braden |
From the broad or wide valley |
| Bradley |
broad meadow |
| Brady |
wide island |
| Brendan |
Dweller by the beacon |
| Brent |
Steep hill |
| Brian |
Strong; sincere |
| Brown |
russet complexion |
| Cade |
Pure |
| Cale |
-bold |
| Caleb |
courageous |
| Calum |
from St. Columbus; Originally Latin for Dove |
| Cameron |
crooked nose |
| Carrington |
family or place name |
| Ceasar |
Purposeful |
| Cheyenne |
Name of Algonquin tribe, red people |
| Christian |
anointed, Christian |
| Christopher |
Christ bearer |
| Cody |
pillow, mommy's boy |
| Colin |
A young hound |
| Conner |
wise aid |
| Connor |
high longing |
| Courtney |
court dweller |
| Dakotah |
friend |
| Damian, Damien |
Tamed or Tamer |
| Daniel |
A judge |
| David |
beloved |
| Devin |
Poet |
| Domenic |
Lord |
| Drew |
masculine |
| Dustin |
brave warrior |
| Dylan |
son of the sea or ocean |
| Emeri |
industrious leader |
| Emlyn |
sacred |
| Erick |
ever powerful, rule |
| Erik |
honorable ruler |
| Ethan |
Firmness |
| Fabien |
bean farmer |
| Frazer |
Grower/planter of strawberries |
| Gabriel |
God is my strength |
| Garfield |
spear field |
| Gavin |
contented one |
| Gerard |
Brave with the spear |
| Gideon |
destroyer of trees |
| Gilbert |
shining pledge |
| Glen |
intelligent |
| Guy |
Guide |
| Harvey |
strong and ardent |
| Hayes |
hedged area |
| Hays |
family name |
| Holden |
kind and gentile |
| Ian |
A scotch form of John |
| Indiana |
from the state of indiana |
| Isaiah |
The Lord |
| Isaac |
laughter |
| Jackson |
Son of Jack; God's Grace |
| Jacob |
The supplanter |
| James |
supplanter (from Jacob) |
| Jared |
Descending |
| Jeremy, Jerry |
Exaulted; placed high above others |
| Jason |
Healer |
| Jay |
The supplanter |
| Jesse |
Grace of God |
| Jody/Jodi |
God will increase |
| John |
God is gracious |
| Jonah |
Peace |
| Jonathan |
God's offering, gift of God |
| Joseph |
God will increase |
| Joshua |
God is salvation |
| Jude |
Praise |
| Julian |
youthful, handsome |
| Justin |
Just |
| Kade |
variant of Kincaid, leader of battle |
| Kaleb |
courageous |
| Keala |
Pathway |
| Keegan |
little fiery one |
| Keith |
Wood dweller |
| Kelly |
warrior |
| Kelsey |
Victory at Sea |
| Kendall |
the golden town |
| Keoki |
from George |
| Kerry |
the dark |
| Khalid |
who stay alive |
| Kody |
pillow |
| Kyle |
Fair and handsome |
| Landon |
grassy land |
| Lane |
From the narrow road |
| Leif |
Beloved |
| Leslie |
From the Grey Fortress Meadow |
| Levi |
A bond; a tie; a promise |
| Liam |
valiant protector; form of William |
| Liam |
Eliam was King Solomon's grandfather |
| Mackenzie |
son of wise man |
| Madison |
Mighty in battle |
| Maersk |
Marsh |
| Malachi |
book of the bible; angel, messenger |
| Maliq |
master, leader |
| Matthew |
gift from the Lord |
| Michael |
Like the Lord |
| Morgan |
great, bright; Born by the sea |
| Nathan |
A gift |
| Nathaniel |
A gift |
| Neil |
Champion |
| Nicholas |
successful commander |
| Noah |
comfort, strength, rest |
| Oakley |
a field of Oaks |
| O'Bannon |
of the white haired one |
| Owen |
Well-descended |
| Parker |
keeper of the parks |
| Patrick |
nobleman |
| Paul |
Little;small |
| Phillip |
A lover of horses |
| Quentin |
The fifth |
| Quinlan |
well shaped, graceful |
| Rami |
who can shot well |
| Randall |
The protector |
| Reece |
ardent one |
| Richard |
dominant ruler |
| Robert |
Winner over all |
| Robin |
Of shining fame, A form of Robert |
| Ronald |
Worthy of admiration |
| Ryan |
king; A capable executive |
| Samuel |
Asked of God |
| Scott |
The wanderer |
| Sean |
gift from God |
| Skyler |
sheltering |
| Sloane |
man of arms |
| Stephen |
protected |
| Sutton |
The town to the south |
| Taylor |
A tailor |
| Thomas |
Twin |
| Timothy |
Honoring God |
| Todd |
a fox |
| Trevor |
Prudent |
| Trey |
Three |
| Trent |
Swift running |
| Tristin |
Sad |
| Tyler |
maker of tiles |
| Vance |
Thresher |
| Victor |
Conquering |
| Vincent |
Invincible |
| Virgil |
Growing; flourishing |
| Wayne |
A wagon maker |
| Wesley |
From the west meadow |
| Westley |
From the west meadow |
| Whitley |
white meadow |
| Wiatt |
Guide |
| William |
Protector |
| Wilson |
Son of Will |
| Wyatt |
Guide |
| Xavier |
Brilliant |
| Zachariah |
Whom God remembers |
| Zachary |
Remembered by the Lord |
| Zeo |
no meaning |
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| English Girl Names |
| Acea | little warrior girl |
| Ainslee | my own meadow |
| Alexa | It is a variant of Alexandra and it means "man's defender", or "noble". |
| Alixandria | Defender of mankind; Comes from the male name Alexander |
| Aliyah | rising |
| Aleen | loving, good looking |
| Alka | Girl with beautiful long hair |
| Alyson | truth & noble |
| Alyssa | of good cheer, noble |
| Amanda | Worthy of Love, loveable |
| Amariah | the one whom God has promised |
| Amarissa | follower of God |
| Andrea | daughter of man |
| Angel | God's messenger |
| Angela | God's messenger |
| Anissa | understanding |
| Anna | gracious |
| Annaliese | grace, pledged to God |
| Ariana | A beautiful melody or very Holy one |
| Arielle | of the water, lioness of God |
| Ariene | silvery |
| Arminda | the protector |
| Ashanti | powerful empire on the west coast of Africa |
| Ashley | From the ash tree meadow |
| Audrey | noble strength |
| Audrina | dim. Audrey |
| Aurora | Dawn |
| Autumn | Harvest; beauty |
| Bailey | Steward or bailiff |
| Beatrice | Bringer of joy |
| Becky | The ensnarer; from Rebecca |
| Belle | Beautiful |
| Beverley,Beverly | by the meadow of beavers |
| Bianca | White; fair |
| Briana | The strong |
| Brietta | Strong |
| Bronwen, Bronwyn, Bronwynn | white, pure of heart |
| Brooke | The Brook |
| Caitlin | pure |
| Cameron | crooked nose |
| Cara | Friend |
| Cari | Flowing like water |
| Carin | dear little one |
| Carissa | beloved |
| Carolyn | Noble-spirited |
| Carrie | Noble-spirited |
| Carrigan | Black |
| Cary, Carey | Dark of hair or complexion |
| Casey (Gaelic) | Brave |
| Cassandra | messenger of truth |
| Cassie | Pure |
| Catherine, Cathrine | Pure |
| Chanda | The great goddess |
| Chandni | moonlight |
| Chanelle | Channel |
| Cheryl | Beloved |
| Cheyenne | Name of Algonquin tribe, red people |
| Chloe | blooming, flowering |
| Chrislynn | beauty |
| Cierra | saw |
| Claudia | Lame |
| Colleen | girl |
| Corine | a maiden |
| Courtney | court dweller |
| Daisy | bright flower |
| Dakotah, Dakota | friend |
| Danica | Morning Star |
| Danielle | God is my judge |
| Dara | Compassionate |
| Daria | Rich |
| Dawnell | morning sun |
| Desiree | to watch with desire |
| Destiny | one's fate |
| Devin | Poet |
| Dreama | Heavenly Guidance |
| Drew | masculine |
| Dulcie | sweet |
| Eglantine | Wild Rose |
| Elaine | Light |
| Eliesha | exalted nature; from Alice |
| Elizabeth | My God is bountiful, God is plenty, God's Oath |
| Elouise | renowned in battle |
| Emeri | industrious leader |
| Emlyn | sacred |
| Emily | Industrious |
| Emma | God of light |
| Erika,Erica | ever-strong |
| Estelle | star |
| Evanle | From Evan, var John, God is gracious; and Lee,
meadow |
| Faith | Sure reliance |
| Gabriella | God's angel |
| Giovianna | fem. of John, God is gracious; var. Giovanna |
| Grace | God's blessing |
| Gracie | Grace |
| Hannah | Grace |
| Hannelore | gracious |
| Heather | colored flowers |
| Helena | From the greek Helios, sun. var. of Helen |
| Hermanda | Made up from Sandra, defender of mankind and Herman, army man |
| Hong | flower, rose |
| Hope | hope |
| Iris | The rainbow |
| Jade | The stone |
| Jamie | Feminine form of James |
| Jaime, Jaimie | I love |
| Janel | Darling Jane |
| Janessa | From Jennifer (white wave) and Vanessa (butterfly) |
| Jasmine | Fragrant flower |
| Jazmin | a flower |
| Jennifer | white wave |
| Jesse | Grace of God |
| Jessica | Wealthy |
| Jessie | My present |
| Jody/Jodi | God will increase |
| Jonah | Peace |
| JosKaitlyn | pure |
| Katiah | small tree |
| Katie | pure, dim. Katharine |
| Kaylie | Pure heart |
| Kara | form of very dear little one |
| Kassidy | Clever |
| Katharyne, Kathryn, Kaytee | Pure |
| Kathleen | Dear to my heart; pure |
| Keala | Pathway |
| Keira | dark one |
| Kelly | warrior |
| Kelsey | Victory at Sea |
| Kendall | the golden town |
| Kendra | The knowing woman |
| Kerry | the dark |
| Kiona | Indian princess |
| Kira | The sun |
| Kirstie | The Christian or anointed |
| Lacee, Lacie | beautiful spirit |
| Laura | A laurel; Famous |
| Lauren | Laurel |
| Lavina | Purified |
| Leigh | meadow or pasture |
| Leigha | weary |
| Leslie | From the Grey Fortress Meadow |
| Lindell | from the valley of lillies |
| Lindsay, Lyndsey | Island of Linden Trees |
| Lynn,Lyn | by the waterfall |
| Mackenna | Happiness |
| Madison | Mighty in battle |
| Makaila | fem of Michael, Like the Lord |
| Makenna | Happiness |
| Makenzey | Determined Intelligent |
| Malka | Queen |
| Marina | Mary, or from the sea |
| Mary | bitter, bitterness |
| Maureen | me darling |
| Maya | Truth, brave, loving to every one who they meet |
| Megan | pearl, from Margaret |
| Melanie | dark skinned/clothed |
| Melissa | honey bee |
| Michaela, Micheala | Who is like the lord |
| Mikenna | happiness |
| Miranda | wondrous |
| Morgan | great, bright |
| Nada | beautiful girl |
| Naomi | Pleasant |
| Natalie | Christmas |
| Nathalie | after Christmas |
| Nicole | victory of the people |
| Nuala | feminine form of Noel meaning "Christmas" |
| Paisley | Paisley Yards, a place in Scotland |
| Paris | City in France |
| Payton | Noble Woman |
| Peyton | Village Warrior |
| Persephone | Greek Goddess |
| Rachel | lamb of God |
| Raelyn | pretty, doe |
| Rebecca | beauty, witt and caring |
| Reece | ardent one |
| Reilly | valiant |
| Renee | reborn/born again |
| Riann | fem of Ryan |
| Rhianna | witch, enchantress,goddess of the moon |
| Robin | Of shining fame, A form of Robert |
| Ruby | red precious gem |
| Rupali | beautiful |
| Sabrina | From the border |
| Sapphyre, Sapphire | Gem |
| Sarah,Sarra | Princess |
| Sari | essence |
| Scarlet | flaming red |
| Secret | not to tell |
| Shanequa | annointed by the grace of God |
| Shannon | little wise one |
| Sharon | a flat clearing |
| Shenita | beauty, love, adornment |
| Shiquita | queen of the universe |
| Sierra | Saw |
| Skylar | sheltering |
| Sloane | man of arms |
| Solace | comfort in time of distress |
| Sophie | wisdom, sophisticated |
| Talia | Blooming |
| Tamara | The palm tree |
| Tanaki | beauty |
| Tanika | a dweller in or near a rice swamp |
| Tayleigh | perhaps made from Taylor and Leigh (tailor and meadow) |
| Taylor | A tailor |
| Trinity | Trinity River, it means the Father, the Son, and The Holy Spirit. |
| Tess | dim. Theresa |
| Tessa | Princess |
| Theresa | harvest |
| Timothie | One who honors God |
| Trinity | The father, the son & the holy spirit |
| Vanea | God's gracious gift |
| Vanessa | butterfly |
| Vanya | God's gracious gift |
| Vedika | no meaning submitted |
| Veronica | True image |
| Vicki | Versatile in inspirations |
| Victoria | Conquering, victory |
| Whitley | white meadow |
| Whitney | from white island |
| Xenia | Hospitable |
| Xzyliah | made up |
| Zagros | sweet, feminine |
| Zita | short for Rosita, little rose |
| Zoe | Free spirit |
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