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Male English Names [ Suggest Names for this page ] [ Go to Female English Names ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] [ 17 ] RANDOLF: Variant spelling of Middle English Randulf, meaning "shield-wolf." Compare with other forms of Randolf. RANDOLPH: Modern English form of Middle English Randolf, meaning "shield-wolf." RANDULF: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Randwulf, meaning "shield-wolf." RANDY: Pet form of English Randall and Randolph, both meaning "shield-wolf." Compare with feminine Randy. RASHAUN: Elaborated form of English Shaun, meaning "God is gracious." RASHAWN: Elaborated form of English Shawn, meaning "God is gracious." RASTUS: Short form of Latin Erastus, meaning "beloved." RAVEN: English unisex name derived from the bird name, raven, from Old English hræfn, so-called from the harsh sounds it makes. RAY: Short form of English Raymond, meaning "wise protector." RAYMOND: English form of Old French Raimund, meaning "wise protector." RAYMUND: Variant spelling of English Raymond, meaning "wise protector." RAYNARD: Variant spelling of English Reynard, meaning "wise and strong." RAYNER: English form of German Rainer, meaning "wise warrior." READ: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from an Old English byname, Red, meaning "red-headed or ruddy-complexioned." REAGAN: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," hence "furious, impulsive." REARDEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Rórdán, meaning "little poet-king." RED: Old English byname transferred to forename use, derived from the word read ("red"), hence "red-headed; ruddy complexioned." REDD: Variant spelling of English Red, meaning "red-headed; ruddy complexioned." REDMOND: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Réamann, meaning "wise protector." REDMUND: Variant spelling of English Redmond, meaning "wise protector." REECE: Variant spelling of English Reese, meaning "ardor, heat of passion." REED: Variant spelling of English Read, meaning "red-headed; ruddy complexioned." REES: Anglicized form of Welsh Rhys, meaning "ardor, heat of passion." REESE: Anglicized form of Welsh Rhys, meaning "ardor, heat of passion." REG: Short form of English Reginald, meaning "wise ruler." REGGIE: Pet form of English Reginald, meaning "wise ruler." REGINALD: English name derived from Latin Reginaldus, meaning "wise ruler." REGINOLD: Variant spelling of English Reginald, meaning "wise ruler." REHOBOAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Rechabam, meaning "who enlarges the people." In the bible, this is the name of the son and successor of Solomon, who governed the kingdom of Judah. REID: Variant spelling of English Read, meaning "red-headed; ruddy complexioned." REILLY: Variant spelling of English unisex Riley, meaning "rye clearing. REUBEN: Anglicized form of Greek Rhouben (Hebrew Reuwben), meaning "behold, a son!" In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Jacob and Leah. REUBHEN: Variant spelling of English Reuben, meaning "behold a son!" REUEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Rəuwel, meaning "friend of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Esau. In the Book of Enoch, this name is included as one of the seven archangels. He is known as the archangel of fairness, harmony, and justice; he oversees the other angels to make sure that they are all working peacefully together with mankind. All angels and archangels who transgress must face this angel who passes judgment and issues punishment. He belongs to the choir of Principalities and is mainly focused on keeping heaven pure of corruption. He is the angel who carried Enoch to heaven and back to earth. He is identified with the angel of the 5th Seal in Revelation 6:9-11, and is believed to be the angel who opens the bottomless pit. He is also sometimes identified with Abaddon, an angel believed by some to be the devil. There are references to a similar figure in Babylonian texts which refer to him as Rag or Ragumu, and in Sumerian texts as Rig. REX: 19th century English name derived from Latin rex, meaning "king." REYNARD: English form of Norman French Reynaud, meaning "wise ruler." RHETT: American English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Dutch de Raedt, from Middle Dutch raet, meaning "advice." RICH: Short form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler." RICHARD: English form of Norman French Richaud, meaning "powerful ruler." RICHIE: Pet form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler." RICK: Pet form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler." RICKEY: Variant spelling of English Ricky, meaning "powerful ruler." RICKI: Variant spelling of English Rickie, meaning "powerful ruler." RICKIE: Variant spelling of English Ricky, meaning "powerful ruler." RICKY: Pet form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler." RIDLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements hreod "reeds" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "reed meadow." RIEL: Short form of English Gabriel, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God." RIGBY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old Norse elements hryggr "ridge" and býr "farm, settlement," hence "ridge settlement." RIK: Variant spelling of English Rick, meaning "powerful ruler." RIKKI: Variant spelling of English Ricky, meaning "powerful ruler." RILEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old English elements ryge "rye" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "rye meadow." RIMMON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Rimmown, meaning "pomegranate." In the bible, this is the name of several places, the name of a Benjamite of Beeroth. RIMON: Unisex form of English Rimmon, meaning "pomegranate." RIO: English unisex name derived from the Spanish word for "river." RIORDAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Rórdán, meaning "little poet-king." RIPLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements ripel "strip of land" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "cleared strip of land." RITCHIE: Variant spelling of English Richie, meaning "powerful ruler." ROB: Short form of English Robert, meaning "bright fame." ROBBIE: Unisex pet form of English Robert and Roberta, meaning "bright fame." ROBBY: Pet form of English Robert, meaning "bright fame." ROBERT: English form of Anglo-Saxon Hreodbeorht, meaning "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert. ROBIN: Unisex pet form of English Robert and Roberta, meaning "bright fame." This name is also sometimes given as a bird name. ROCKY: Originally a byname for a tough guy, this name was used by the boxing champion Rocky Marciano as an English form of his Italian name Rocco, "rest," which he felt would be more suitable as a name for a fighter. ROD: Short form of English Roderick "famous power" and Rodney "Hroda's fen/island." RODDY: Pet form of English Roderick, meaning "famous power," "red king," or "reddish-brown." Also used as a pet form of many other names beginning with Rod-. RODERIC: Variant spelling of English Roderick, meaning "famous power." RODERICK: Anglicized form of Old Welsh Rhydderch, meaning "reddish-brown." English form of Old High German Hrodric, meaning "famous power." Scottish Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ruaidhrí, meaning "red king." RODGE: Short form of English Rodger, meaning "famous spear." RODGER: Variant spelling of English Roger, meaning "famous spear." Compare with another form of Rodger. RODNEY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Germanic name Hroda and the word eg "fen, island," hence "Hroda's fen/island." ROGER: Norman English form of Anglo-Saxon Hroðgar, meaning "famous spear." ROHAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ruadhán, meaning "little red one." Compare with another form of Rohan. ROLF: Contracted form of Old High German Hrodwulf, meaning "famous wolf." This name came into Middle English use via the Normans. Compare with other forms of Rolf. ROLLAND: English variant spelling of Norman French Roland, meaning "famous land." ROLLO: Pet form of English Rolland, meaning "famous land." Compare with another form of Rollo. ROLLY: Pet form of English Rolland, meaning "famous land." ROLO: Variant spelling of English Rollo, meaning "famous land." ROLY: Variant spelling of English Rolly, meaning "famous land." ROMAN: English name derived from Latin Romanus, meaning "Roman." Compare with other forms of Roman. RON: Short form of English/Scottish Ronald, meaning "wise ruler." Compare with another form of Ron. RONALD: English and Scottish name derived from Old Norse Rögnvaldr, meaning "wise ruler." RONNIE: Pet form of English/Scottish Ronald, meaning "wise ruler." Compare with feminine Ronnie. RONNY: Variant spelling of English/Scottish Ronnie, meaning "wise ruler." RORIE: Variant spelling of English Rory, meaning "red king." RORY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ruairí, meaning "red king." Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Ruaraidh, meaning "red king." ROSCOE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old Norse elements rá "roe-deer" and skógr "copse, wood," hence "roe-deer wood." ROSS: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Gaelic word ros, meaning "headland, promontory." ROWAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ruadhán, meaning "little red one." Compare with feminine Rowan. ROWLAND: Medieval English form of Norman French Roland, meaning "famous land." ROWLEY: Pet form of English Rowland, meaning "famous land." ROY: Compare with another form of Roy. Short form of English Royal "king" or Royle "rye hill." Scottish Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ruadh, meaning "red." ROYAL: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin regalis, meaning "king." ROYALE: Variant spelling of English Royal, meaning "king." ROYCE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the medieval feminine name Royse, which is probably a horse-related name. ROYLE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old English elements ryge "rye" and hyll "hill," hence "rye hill." ROYSTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name known in the Middle Ages as "settlement of Royce." RUBE: Pet form of English Reuben, meaning "behold, a son!" RUBY: Pet form of English Reuben, meaning "behold, a son." Compare with feminine Ruby. RUDOLPH: English name derived from Latin Rudolphus, meaning "famous wolf." RUDY: Pet form of English Rudolph, meaning "famous wolf." RUDYARD: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "red paddock" or "red yard." RUSS: Short form of English Russell, meaning "little red one." RUSSEL: Variant spelling of English Russell, meaning "little red one." RUSSELL: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Old French byname Rousel, meaning "little red one." RUSTY: Byname for someone with "rust-colored hair," derived from the English vocabulary word rust. RYAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riain ("descendant of Rian"), hence "little king." RYLAN: English name derived from the surname Ryland, meaning "rye land." RYLEY: Masculine form of English unisex Riley, meaning "rye clearing." SACHIE: Pet form of English Sacheverell, meaning "roe-buck leap." SAGE: English unisex name which can mean either "sage (the spice)" or "profoundly wise one." SALADIN: Anglicized form of Arabic Salah-al-Din, meaning "righteous faith." SALAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shelach, meaning "a missile, weapon." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Arphaxad. Compare with another form of Salah. SALAL: English unisex name derived from the name of the "Salal berry plant" used in making jams and jellies. SALATHIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shealtiyel, meaning "borrowed from God." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Zerubbabel. SALMON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsalmown, meaning "shady." In the bible, this is the name of one of king David's warriors. SAM: Unisex short form of English Samantha and Samuel, both meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God." SAMMIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Sammy, meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God." SAMMY: Unisex pet form of English Samantha and Samuel, both meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God." SAMSON: Anglicized form of Greek Sampson (Hebrew Shimshown), meaning "like the sun." In the bible, this is the name of a powerful hero who was betrayed by his mistress Delila. SAMUEL: Anglicized form of Greek Samouel (Hebrew Shemuwel), meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Elkanah by Hannah. SANDER: Short form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind." SANDFORD: Variant spelling of English Sanford, meaning "sand ford." SANDY: English unisex pet form of Latin Alexandra and English Alexander, both meaning "defender of mankind." SANFORD: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of numerous places composed of the Old English elements sand "sand" and ford "ford," hence "sandy river crossing." SAWYER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English saghier, meaning "to saw." SAXON: From a medieval English name for someone "from Saxony." The Saxons were a Germanic tribe who got their name from the word seax, a kind of "single-edged knife." SCHUYLER: Dutch surname transferred to English unisex forename use, meaning "protection, shelter." SCOT: Variant spelling of English Scott, meaning "Scotsman." SCOTT: Old English surname transferred to forename use, derived from an old byname for a "Scotsman." SCOTTIE: Pet form of English Scott, meaning "Scotsman." SCOTTY: Variant spelling of English Scottie, meaning "Scotsman." SEAMOUR: Variant spelling of English Seymour, meaning "St. Maurus." SEAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Seán, meaning "God is gracious." SEBASTIAN: English form of French Sébastien, meaning "from Sebaste," a town in Asia Minor. SEFTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from a place name composed of Old Norse sef "rush" and Old English run "enclosure, settlement," hence "rush settlement." SEIR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Seiyr, meaning "hairy, rough." In the bible, this is the name of several place, and the name of a patriarch of the Horites. SELA (סֶלַע): Anglicized form of Hebrew Cela, meaning "a rock." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the capital city of Edom, possibly an early name for Petra. In use as a unisex name. SELAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Cela, meaning "a rock." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the capital city of Edom, possibly an early name for Petra. In use as a unisex name. SELBY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old Norse elements selja "willow" and býr "farm, settlement," hence "willow settlement." SENNACHERIB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Cancheriyb, meaning "Sin (the moon god) has taken the place of brothers to me." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Assyria, son of Sargon II. SEPTEMBER: English unisex name derived from the month name, which was originally the seventh month of the Roman year, meaning "seventh." SETH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Sheth, meaning "buttocks." In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Adam and Eve. Compare with other forms of Seth. SEWARD: English surname transferred to forename use, from a Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Siweard, meaning "sea guard." SEYMOUR: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman baronial name Saint-Maur, meaning "St. Maurus." SHAD: Variant spelling of English Chad, possibly meaning "battle." Compare with another form of Shad. SHALLUM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shalluwm, meaning "retribution." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the husband of Huldah the prophetess. SHAMER: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shamuwr, meaning "a message, tidings" or "that which is heard." In the bible, this is the name of a Levite. SHAMIR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shamuwr, meaning "a message, tidings" or "that which is heard." In the bible, this is the name of a Levite. Anglicized form of Hebrew Shamiyr, meaning "a sharp point," hence "thorn." In the bible, this is the name of two towns. SHAMUS: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Séamus, meaning "supplanter." SHANE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Seán, meaning "God is gracious." [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] [ 17 ]

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