female. AAREN: Variant spelling of English Aeryn, meaning "Ireland." Compare with masculine Aaren.
female. ABAEGAYLE: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABAGAEL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABAGAIL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABAGALE: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABAIGAEL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABAIGEAL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBEY: Pet form of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices." Compare with another form of Abbey.
female. ABBI: Pet form of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBIE: Pet form of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices." Compare with another form of Abbie.
female. ABBIGAEL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBIGAIL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBIGALE: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBIGAYLE: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBY: Pet form of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices." Compare with another form of Abby.
female. ABBYE: Pet form of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBYGAEL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBYGAIL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABBYGALE: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABEGAIL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABEGAYLE: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABELIA: From the Latin name of a genus of "honeysuckle."
female. ABI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiy, meaning "my father." In the bible, this is the name of the mother of King Hezekiah. Compare with masculine Abi.
female. ABIA: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyah, meaning "Yahweh is my father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other characters.
female. ABIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyah, meaning "Yahweh is my father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other characters.
female. ABIGAIL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abigayil, meaning "father rejoices." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of King David. Anglicized form of Irish Gobnait, meaning "little smith."
female. ABIGALE: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABIGALL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABIGAYLE: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABIGIL: Variant spelling of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. ABIHAIL: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyhayil, meaning "father of might." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Esther, a Levite who was the head of the house of Merari, and several other characters.
female. ABIJAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyah, meaning "Yahweh is my father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other characters.
female. ABILENE: Modern English name derived from Greek Abilēnē, the biblical name of a region belonging to the city of Abila, meaning "grassy meadow."
female. ABISHAG: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyshag, meaning "my father is a wanderer" or "father of error." In the bible, this is the name of a young girl who cared for David in his old age.
female. ABITAL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiytal, meaning "my father is dew." In the bible, this is the name of one of David's wives.
female. ABRA: Short form of Hebrew Abrahamit, meaning "father of a multitude." This name was popular in 17th century England. Also spelled Avra.
female. ABRIANNA: English feminine form of Hebrew Abraham, meaning "father of a multitude."
female. ACACIA: English name derived from the tree name, from Latin acacia, from Greek akakia, meaning "thorny Egyptian tree." Besides the flowering shrub or tree, Acacia is also the name of a fraternity. In Freemasonry, the Acacia symbolizes immortality of the soul, innocence and purity, and birth into a new life. The acaica seyal is believed to have been the biblical shittah-tree (Isaiah 41:19) which furnished the wood for the Ark of the Covenant and for the Tabernacle.
female. ACHEFLOUR: Old English name meaning "suffering flower." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of King Arthur's sister in the romance Syr Percyvelle.
female. ADA: Short form of English Adelaide"noble sort," and Adela "noble." Compare with other forms of Ada.
female. ADALINE: English variant spelling of French Adeline, meaning "little noble."
female. ADALLINA: English variant spelling of Italian Adelina, meaning "noble."
female. ADAMINA: Scottish feminine form of Hebrew Adam, meaning "earth" or "red."
female. ADDIE: Pet form of English Adelaide, meaning "noble sort." Compare with another form of Addie.
female. ADDISON: Old English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "son of Adam."
female. ADDY: Pet form of English Adelaide, meaning "noble sort."
female. ADELA: Latin form of German Adala, meaning "noble." In use by the Danish and Swedish.
female. ADELAIDE: English form of French Adï��laï��de, meaning "noble sort."
female. ADELE: English form of French Adï��le, meaning "noble sort."
female. ADELIA: Variant form of Latin Adela, meaning "noble."
female. ADELICE: English variant form of French Adelais, meaning "noble sort."
female. ADELICIA: Elaborated form of English Adelice, meaning "noble sort."
female. ADELINE: Diminutive form of French Adï��le, meaning "little noble."
female. ADELLE: French form of German Adala, meaning "noble."
female. ADELPHIE: English form of French Adelphe, meaning"born of the same womb; sibling."
female. ADELYNA: English variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Adelina, meaning "little noble."
female. ADENA: Feminine form of English Aden, meaning "fire."
female. ADENAH: Variant spelling of English Adena, meaning "fire."
female. ADENE: Variant spelling of English Adena, meaning "fire."
female. ADI (עֲדִי): Hebrew unisex name meaning "my ornament" or "my witness."
female. ADILENE: English variant spelling of French Adeline, meaning "noble."
female. ADINA (עֲדִי� ָא): Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Adiyna, meaning "slender." In the bible, this is a masculine name only, the name of one of King David's captains.
female. ADISON: Variant spelling of English unisex Addison, meaning "son of Adam."
female. ADISSON: Variant spelling of English unisex Addison, meaning "son of Adam."
female. ADMIRANDA: Elaborated form of English Miranda, meaning "worthy of admiration."
female. ADOLPHA: Feminine form of Latin Adolphus,meaning "noble wolf."
female. ADREA: Variant spelling of English Adria, meaning "from Hadria."
female. ADREANA: Variant spelling of Latin Adriana, meaning "from Hadria."
female. ADREEA: Variant spelling of English Adria, meaning "from Hadria."
female. ADRIA: Feminine form of English Adrian, meaning "from Hadria."
female. ADRIANA: Feminine form of Latin Adrianus, Spanish Adriï��n, and Italian Adriano, all meaning"from Hadria."
female. ADRIANAH: English variant spelling of Latin Adriana, meaning "from Hadria."
female. ADRIANE: Feminine form of English Adrian, meaning "from Hadria."
female. ADRIANNA: Polish feminine form of Latin Adrianus, meaning"from Hadria."
female. ADRIANNAH: Feminine form of English Adrian, meaning "from Hadria."
female. ADRIANNE: Feminine form of English Adrian, meaning "from Hadria."
female. ADRIE: Pet form of English Adriane, meaning "from Hadria."
female. AERON: Welsh unisex form of Celtic Agrona, the name a goddess of war and death who was portrayed as a masculine figure in Welsh mythology, meaning "carnage, slaughter."
female. AERYN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic ï��irinn, meaning "Ireland."
female. AERYNN: Variant spelling of English Aeryn, meaning "Ireland."
female. AFFRICA: Variant spelling of English Africa, meaning "land of the Afri."
female. AFFRICAH: Variant spelling of English Africa, meaning "land of the Afri."
female. AFFRIKA: Variant spelling of English Africa, meaning "land of the Afri."
female. AFFRIKAH: Variant spelling of English Africa, meaning "land of the Afri."
female. AFFTON: Variant spelling of English unisex Afton, derived from the name of the River Afton in Ayrshire, Scotland, made famous in Burns' poem "Sweet Afton."
female. AFRICA: English name mostly used by African-Americans, derived from the continent name, meaning "land of the Afri." The Afri were a tribe, possibly Berber, who dwelled in North Africa. The origin of the word Afri (pl.), Afer (sing.), may be connected with the Phoenician word 'afar, meaning "dust," which is also found in other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew Afra.
female. AFRICAH: Variant spelling of English Africa, meaning "land of the Afri."
female. AFRIKA: Variant spelling of English Africa, meaning "land of the Afri."
female. AFRIKAH: Variant spelling of English Africa, meaning "land of the Afri."
female. AFTON: Old English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the name of the River Afton in Ayrshire, Scotland, made famous in Burns' poem "Sweet Afton."
female. AGAS: Medieval English form of Latin Agatha, meaning "good."
female. AGATHA: Latin form of Greek Agathe, meaning "good."
female. AGGI: Variant spelling of English Aggie, meaning "chaste" and "good."
female. AGGIE: Pet form of English Agnes, "chaste," and Latin Agatha, "good."
female. AGGY: Variant spelling of English Aggie, meaning "chaste" and "good."
female. AGGYE: Variant spelling of English Aggie, meaning "chaste" and "good."
female. AGLï��CA: An Old English dictionary defines ï��glǽca as follows: "wretch,miscreant, monster, demon, fierce enemy, fierce combatant, miserablebeing." In the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel's mother and Beowulf are all three referred to by this name for each is a "fierce combatant."
female. AGNES: English form of French Agnï��s, meaning "chaste; holy."
female. AGNUS: Variant spelling of English Agnes, meaning "chaste; holy."
female. AIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Ayah, meaning "falcon" or "vulture." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Rizpah, and a Horite, the son of Zibeon.
female. AIDEEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic ï��taï��n, meaning "face."
female. AIDITH: Perhaps a form of English Edith, meaning "rich battle."
female. AILA: Pet form of English Aileen, meaning "little Eve."
female. AILEE: Short form of English Aileen, meaning "little Eve."
female. AILEEN: Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Aibhilï��n, meaning "little Eve."
female. AILENE: Variant spelling of English Aileen, meaning "little Eve."
female. AILEY: Pet form English Aileen, meaning "little Eve."
female. AILIE: Pet form English Aileen, meaning "little Eve."
female. AILITH: Either a Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon ï��thelgyth, meaning"noble war," or a variant spelling of Scottish Gaelic Alyth, meaning "ascending, rising."
female. AILSA: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Ealasaid, meaning "God is my oath." The name was derived from Ailsa Craig, the name of an island off Scotland, also known by the Gaelic names Allasa Creag and Creag Ealasaid ("Elisabeth's Rock" or Elspeth's Rock"). The island is known by many other names, including Old Norse Alfsigesey, meaning "Alfsigr's Island."
female. AILSE: Variant spelling of English Ailsa, meaning "elf victory."
female. AILSIE: Variant spelling of English Ailsa, meaning "elf victory."
female. AIMEY: Variant spelling of English Amy, meaning "much loved."
female. AIMIE: Variant spelling of English Amy, meaning "much loved."
female. AINSLEY: Scottish habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements ansetl "hermitage" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "hermitage meadow."
female. AINSLIE: Variant spelling of Scottish unisex Ainsley, meaning "hermitage meadow."
female. AIRLA: Modern English name perhaps based on the vocabulary word air, hence "ethereal."
female. AIRLEA: Elaborated form of English Airla, possibly meaning "ethereal."
female. AIRLIA: Elaborated form of English Airla, possibly meaning "ethereal."
female. AISLIN: Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Aisling, meaning "dream; vision."
female. AISLING: Irish Gaelic name meaning "dream; vision."
female. AISLINN: Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Aisling, meaning "dream; vision."
female. AIYANA: This name was coined by professor Bryan Sykes, author of The Seven Daughters of Eve, for a particular Native American genetic line, one of four reconstructed mtDNA lines believed to have colonised America. The name was adopted into English usage, mostly by Americans. It may mean "ever-blooming."
female. ALANA: English feminine form of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
female. ALANIS: English feminine form of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
female. ALANNA: Variant spelling of English Alana, possibly meaning "little rock."
female. ALANNAH: Variant spelling of English Alanna, possibly meaning "little rock."
female. ALANNIS: Variant spelling of English Alanis, possibly meaning "little rock."
female. ALBERTA: Feminine form of English Albert, meaning "bright nobility." Compare with another form of Alberta.
female. ALBERTINE: Feminine form of French Albert, meaning "bright nobility."
female. ALBINA: Feminine form of English Albin, meaning "like Albus," i.e. "white."
female. ALEA: English variant spelling of Arabic Aliya, meaning "the high, exalted one."
female. ALEASE: Perhaps a variant spelling of English Alice, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALEEN: Variant spelling of English Aileen, meaning "little Eve."
female. ALEESHA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALENA (Russian: Алёна): Russian form of Greek Helï��nē, possibly meaning "torch."Short form of Latin Magdalena, meaning "of Magdala."
female. ALENE: Variant spelling of English Aileen, meaning "little Eve."
female. ALESHA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALETHA: Variant spelling of English Alethea, meaning "truth."
female. ALETHEA: English name not found before the 16th century, probably originally a Puritan virtue name, derived from the Greek word aletheia, meaning "truth."
female. ALEX: English unisex short form of Alexandra and Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. ALEXA: English and Latin short form of Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind." Compare with another form of Alexa.
female. ALEXANDRA: Feminine form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind." Compare with other forms of Alexandra.
female. ALEXANDREA: Variant spelling of Latin Alexandria, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. ALEXIA: Feminine form of Latin Alexius, meaning "defender."
female. ALEXINA: Pet form of Latin Alexia, meaning "defender."
female. ALEXIS: Unisex contracted form of Latin Alexius, meaning "defender."
female. ALEXUS: Unisex contracted form of Latin Alexius, meaning "defender."
female. ALFREDA: Feminine form of English Alfred, meaning "elf counsel."
female. ALGOMA: English name having several possible origins, the most likely being from the place name invented by Henry Schoolcraft, composed of the prefix Al- from the Native American tribal name Algonquin, and the suffix -goma from the Algonquin word goma, meaning "lake."
female. ALIA: Variant spelling of English Aliah, meaning "to ascend, to go up."
female. ALIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Aliya, meaning "to ascend, to go up."
female. ALICA: Slovak form of English Alice, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALICE: Modern form of English Adelaide, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALICIA: Spanish equivalent of English Alice, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALINE: Variant spelling of English Aileen, meaning "little Eve." Compare with another form of Aline.
female. ALIS: Short form of English Alisa, meaning "noble sort." Compare with another form of Alis.
female. ALISA: Variant form of English Alice, meaning "noble sort." Compare with other forms of Alisa.
female. ALISE: Latvian equivalent of English Alice, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALISHA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALISHIA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALISIA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALISON: Norman French form of Old High German Adalheid, meaning "noble sort." In use by the English and Scottish. Compare with another form of Alison.
female. ALISSA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALISYA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALIVIA: Variant spelling of English Olivia, probably meaning "elf army."
female. ALIX: Variant spelling of English unisex Alex, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. ALLANA: Variant spelling of English Alana, possibly meaning "little rock."
female. ALLANNAH: Variant spelling of English Alannah, possibly meaning "little rock."
female. ALLEEN: Variant spelling of English Aline, meaning "little Eve."
female. ALLENE: Variant spelling of English Aline, meaning "little Eve."
female. ALLIE: Scottish pet form of Norman French Alison, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALLINE: Variant spelling of English Aline, meaning "little Eve."
female. ALLISON: Medieval English spelling of Norman French Alison, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALLISSA: Variant spelling of English Alissa, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALLY: Scottish pet form of Norman French Alison, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALLYCIA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALLYSON: Modern variant spelling of Medieval English Allison, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALMA: English name meaning "nourishing" in Latin and "soul" in Spanish. Compare with other forms of Alma.
female. ALMAH: Variant spelling of English Alma, meaning "nourishing" in Latin and "soul" in Spanish. Compare with another form of Almah.
female. ALMIRA: Contracted form of Spanish Adelmira, meaning "nobly famous." In use by the English, as is its variant Elmira.
female. ALPHA (Άλφα): English unisex name derived from the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
female. ALPHONSINE: Feminine form of French Alphonse, meaning "noble and ready."
female. ALTAIR (الطير): Modern English unisex name derived from the name of the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, from an Arabic word meaning "the bird" or "the flyer."
female. ALVA: Anglicized feminine form of Irish Gaelic unisex Ailbhe, possibly meaning "white." Compare with another form of Alva, and masculine Alva.
female. ALVENA: Variant spelling of Middle English Alvina, meaning "elf friend."
female. ALVINA: Middle English feminine form of Norman French Alvin, meaning "elf friend."
female. ALYCE: Variant spelling of English Alice, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALYCIA: English variant of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALYS: Anglicized form of Welsh Alis, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALYSA: Variant spelling of English Alyssa, meaning either "noble sort" or "alyssum flower."
female. ALYSE: Variant spelling of English Alice, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALYSHA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALYSIA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALYSON: Diminutive form of English Alys, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALYSSA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort." This name is also sometimes given as a plant name, "Alyssum flower," from Latin alyssum, from Greek alysson, composed of a- "not" and lysson "rabies," hence "not rabies," because the Alyssum plant was believed to cure rabies.
female. ALYSSIA: English variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
female. ALYX: Variant spelling of English unisex Alex, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. AMABEL: English name derived from Latin amabilis, meaning "lovable."
female. AMALEA: English variant spelling of German Amalia, meaning "work."
female. AMALEE: Perhaps a variant spelling of English Emily, meaning "rival."
female. AMALIYA: English variant spelling of German Amalia, meaning "work."
female. AMANDA: English literary name, created by playwright Colley Cibber in the 17th century, derived from Latin amanda, meaning "lovable."
female. AMARYLLIS: English name derived from the flower name amaryllis, from Greek amarysso, meaning "to sparkle."
female. AMBER: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "amber," the gem or color. Actually the word is of Arabic origin, from anbargris (ambergris), which refers to an oily, perfumed substance (used in making perfumes) secreted by the sperm whale.
female. AMBROSIA: In Greek mythology, ambrosia is the name of a food or drink of the gods that gives them immortality. Feminine form of Greek Ambrosios, meaning "immortal." Feminine form of Latin Ambrosius, meaning "immortal."
female. AMELIA: English form of German Amalia, meaning "work."
female. AMELIE: English form of French Amélie, meaning "work."
female. AMETHYST: English name derived from the name of the precious stone, from Greek amethustos, meaning "not intoxicated; sober," expressing the ancient belief that the stone had the ability to protect one from drunkenness. This name is sometimes given to girls born in February.
female. AMEY: Variant spelling of English Amy, meaning "much loved."
female. AMI: Variant spelling of English Amy, meaning "much loved."
female. AMICE: English name derived from Latin amicitia, meaning "friendship."
female. AMIE: Variant spelling of English Amy, meaning "much loved."
female. AMILIA: Variant spelling of English Amelia, meaning "work."
female. AMITY: English name meaning "friendship."
female. AMY: English form of French Aimée, meaning "much loved."
female. ANABELLA: Variant spelling of English Annabella, meaning "gracious beauty."
female. ANABELLE: Variant spelling of English Annabelle, meaning "gracious beauty."
female. ANASTACIA: English form of Latin Anastasia, meaning "resurrection."
female. ANASTASIA (Greek: Αναστασία): Feminine form of Greek Anastasios, meaning "resurrection." Feminine form of Latin Anastasius, meaning "resurrection."
female. ANDEE: Pet form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANDI: Pet form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANDRA: Feminine form of English Andrew, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANDREA: Feminine form of English Andrew, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANDREANA: Elaborated form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANDRI: Pet form of English Andriana, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANDRIANA: Elaborated form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANDRINA: Elaborated form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANDY: Unisex pet form of English Andrew and Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ANETA: English variant spelling of Spanish Anita, meaning "favor; grace." Compare with another form of Aneta.
female. ANETTA: English variant form of Spanish Anita, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANETTE: Variant spelling of French Annette, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANGE: English short form of Latin Angela, meaning "angel, messenger." Compare with masculine Ange.
female. ANGEL: English unisex name derived from Latin Angelus, meaning "angel, messenger." Originally a male name, it is now almost strictly female.
female. ANGELA: Feminine form of Latin Angelus, meaning "angel, messenger."
female. ANGELICA: Feminine form of Italian Angelico, meaning "angelic."
female. ANGELINA: Diminutive form of Latin Angela, meaning "little angel/messenger."
female. ANGELINE: Diminutive form of French Angèle, meaning "angel, messenger."
female. ANGELIQUE: French feminine form of Latin Angelicus, meaning "angelic."
female. ANGELL: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Angel, meaning "angel, messenger."
female. ANGELLE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Angel, meaning "angel, messenger."
female. ANGELLINA: English variant spelling of Latin Angelina, meaning "angel, messenger."
female. ANGIE: English short form of Latin Angela, meaning "angel, messenger."
female. ANIMA: Modern English name derived from Latin anima, meaning "anger, courage, essence, feeling, mind, passion, spirit," from the PIE root *ane-, meaning "to breathe," the same root from which the words animal and animation came. But in Christian contexts, the word anima was used to translate the Greek word psykhe into "soul" (not "spirit"), and this is the same anima from which the personal name was derived. Compare with another form of Anima.
female. ANISE: English name derived from the name of the herb, meaning "anise."
female. ANITA: Spanish pet form of Latin Anna, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANITRA: English elaborated form of Spanish Anita, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANN: Variant spelling of French Anne, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANNA: Latin form of Greek Hanna, meaning "favor; grace." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a prophetess in Jerusalem.
female. ANNABEL: Variant spelling of English Annabelle, meaning "gracious beauty."
female. ANNABELINDA: English compound name composed of Latin Anna "favor; grace," and German Belinda, "beautiful serpent," hence "gracious beautiful serpent."
female. ANNABELL: Variant spelling of English Annabelle, meaning "gracious beauty."
female. ANNABELLA: English compound name composed of Latin Anna "favor; grace," and the Italian word bella "beautiful," hence "gracious beauty."
female. ANNABELLE: English compound name composed of Latin Anna "favor; grace," and the French word belle "beautiful," hence "gracious beauty." Compare with another form of Annabelle.
female. ANNABETH: English compound name composed of Latin Anna "favor; grace," and Beth "God is my oath."
female. ANNALEE: English compound name composed of Latin Anna "favor; grace," and Lee "meadow," hence "graceful meadow."
female. ANNAMAE: Variant spelling of English Annemae, meaning "favor; grace" and "May."
female. ANNAMARIA: English compound name composed of Latin Anna "favor; grace," and Maria "obstinate, rebellious."
female. ANNAMAY: Variant spelling of English Annemae, meaning "favor; grace" and "May."
female. ANNE-MARIE: Variant spelling of German Annemarie, meaning "favor; grace," and "obstinate, rebellious."
female. ANNE: French form Latin Anna, meaning "favor; grace." Compare with masculine Anne.
female. ANNELISA: English compound name composed of French Anne "favor; grace" and Lisa "God is my oath."
female. ANNEMAE: English compound name composed of French Anne, "favor; grace" and Mae, meaning "pearl," "obstinate, rebellious," or the month of May.
female. ANNEMARIE: German compound name composed of French Anne "favor; grace," and Marie "obstinate, rebellious."
female. ANNETTA: Italian diminutive form of Latin Anna, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANNETTE: Diminutive form of French Anne, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANNGELA: English variant spelling of Latin Angela, meaning "angel, messenger."
female. ANNICE: Middle English form of English Agnes, meaning "chaste; holy."
female. ANNIE: English pet form of Latin Anna, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANNIS: Medieval form of English Agnes, meaning "chaste; holy." Compare with another form of Annis.
female. ANNITA: English variant spelling of Spanish Anita, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANNITRA: Elaborated form of English Anitra, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANNITTA: English variant spelling of Spanish Anita, meaning "favor; grace."
female. ANNMARIE: Variant spelling of English Annemarie, meaning "favor; grace," and "obstinate, rebellious."
female. ANNONA: English name, probably derived from the plant genus name annona, from Taíno annon, a species of plants which produce nutritious edible pond-apples.
female. ANNORA: English variant form of Latin Honora, meaning "honor."
female. ANONA: Variant spelling of English Annona, which was probably derived from the plant genus name annona, from Taíno annon, a species of plants which produce nutritious edible pond-apples.
female. ANONNA: Variant spelling of English Annona, which was probably derived from the plant genus name annona, from Taíno annon, a species of plants which produce nutritious edible pond-apples.
female. ANORA: Variant spelling of English Annora, meaning "honor."
female. ANSONIA: Feminine form of English Anson, originally a patronymic surname which may have come from any of a number of Middle English names, for instance "son of Ansel," or "son of Agnes."
female. ANSTACE: Variant spelling of English/Scottish Anstice, meaning "resurrection."
female. ANSTEY: Pet form of English/Irish Anstice, meaning "resurrection."
female. ANSTICE: English and Scottish name derived from Latin Anastasia, meaning "resurrection." Popular in the 13th century.
female. ANTHIA: English variant spelling of Latin Anthea, meaning "flower."
female. ANTOINETTE: Feminine diminutive form of French Antoine, possibly meaning "invaluable."
female. ANTONETTE: English diminutive form of Latin Antonia, possibly meaning "invaluable."
female. ANTONIA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Antonius, possibly meaning "invaluable." In use by the English, Italians and Spanish. Compare with another form of Antonia.
female. APRIL: English name derived from the month name April, from Latin Aprilis, from aperire, meaning "to open," in reference to the opening of flowers in spring.
female. ARDEN: English unisex name derived from a place name meaning "eagle valley."
female. ARETHA: American English name probably having the same etymology as Cornish Areta, meaning "excellence, virtue."
female. ARIADNE: Latin form of Greek Ariadnê, meaning "utterly pure." In mythology, this is the name of the daughter of King Minos.
female. ARIANA: English variant spelling of Italian Arianna, meaning "utterly pure." Compare with another form of Ariana.
female. ARIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Ari'el, meaning "lion of god." In the bible, this is a name applied to the city of Jerusalem, and the name of a chief of the returning exiles. In the Apocrypha, this is the name of an archangel who rules the waters. It is also the name of a moon of Uranus, and the name of a spirit in Shakespeare's play "The Tempest."
female. ARIELLA (אֲרִיאֵלָה): Feminine form of English unisex Ariel, meaning "lion of God."
female. ARIELLE: Feminine form of English unisex Ariel, meaning "lion of God."
female. ARIN: Variant spelling of English Erin, meaning "Ireland." Compare with masculine Arin.
female. ARISTA: Feminine form of Latin Aristaeus, meaning "excellence."
female. ARLEEN: Variant spelling of English Arline, a short form of longer names ending with -arlene or -arline.
female. ARLENE: Variant spelling of English Arline, a short form of longer names ending with -arlene or -arline.
female. ARLETTE: Probably a Norman French double diminutive form of the German word arn "eagle," hence "tiny little eagle."
female. ARLIE: Pet form of English Arline, a short form of longer names ending with -arlene or -arline.
female. ARLINE: English short form of longer names ending with -arlene or -arline.
female. ARYANA: Modern variant spelling of English Ariana, meaning "utterly pure."
female. ASCELINA: Elaborated form of English Aceline, meaning "little noble one."
female. ASCELINE: Elaborated form of English Aceline, meaning "little noble one."
female. ASENATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Acĕnath, meaning "belonging to the goddess Neith." In the bible, this is the name of Joseph's Egyptian wife.
female. ASH: Short form of English unisex Ashley, meaning "ash-tree grove."
female. ASHLEE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Ashley, meaning "ash-tree grove."
female. ASHLEIGH: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Ashley, meaning "ash-tree grove."
female. ASHLEY: English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements æsc "ash" and lēah "wood," hence "ash-tree grove."
female. ASHLIE: Feminine variant of English unisex Ashley, meaning "ash-tree grove."
female. ASHLING: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Aisling, meaning "dream; vision."
female. ASHLYN: English compound name composed of Ash "ash tree" and Lyn, "lake," hence "ash tree lake."
female. ASHLYNN: Variant spelling of English Ashlyn, meaning "ash tree lake."
female. ASHTAROTH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ashtarowth, meaning "star." In the bible, this is the name applied to false goddesses in the Canaanite religion, usually related to a fertility cult. It is also the name of a city in Bashan east of the Jordan given to Manasseh.
female. ASHTON: English unisex name derived from a place name, meaning "ash tree settlement."
female. ASIA: English unisex name derived from the name of the continent, possibly derived from Assyrian asu, meaning "east." Compare with another form of Asia.
female. ASPEN: English name derived from the tree name, meaning "aspen tree, white poplar."
female. ASTAROTH: Variant spelling of English Ashtaroth, meaning "star." In the bible, this is the name applied to false goddesses in the Canaanite religion, usually related to a fertility cult. It is also the name of a city in Bashan east of the Jordan given to Manasseh.
female. ASTON: English unisex name derived from a place name meaning "east settlement."
female. ASTRA: English name derived from Greek aster, meaning "star."
female. AUBREE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Aubrey, meaning "elf ruler."
female. AUBREY: English unisex form of Norman French Alberi, meaning "elf ruler."
female. AUBRIE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Aubrey, meaning "elf ruler."
female. AUDRA: Variant spelling of English Audrey, meaning "noble strength." Compare with another form of Audra.
female. AUDREA: Variant spelling of English Audrey, meaning "noble strength."
female. AUDREY: Modern English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelthryth, meaning "noble strength."
female. AUGUSTA: Feminine form of English August, meaning "August (the month)." Compare with another form of Augusta.
female. AUNDRIA: Variant spelling of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. AURA: English name derived from the vocabulary word aura, meaning "subtle emanation around living beings," from Latin aura, meaning "air, breeze, wind," from Greek aura, meaning "breath, breeze."
female. AUREOLE: English name derived from the word aureole, a diminutive form of Latin aura ("air, breeze, wind"), hence "little breeze" or "little wind."
female. AURORA: Latin name meaning "dawn." In Roman mythology, this is the name of a goddess of morning. Equated with Greek Eos.
female. AUSTYN: Unisex form of English Austin, meaning "venerable."
female. AUTUMN: English unisex name derived from the season name, from Latin autumnus, thought to be of Etruscan origin. Harvest was the original English name for the season; Autumn replaced it in the 16th century.
female. AVA: Variant spelling of English Eve, meaning "alive; living."
female. AVALINA: Variant spelling of English Avaline, meaning "little Eve."
female. AVALINE: English variant spelling of French Aveline, meaning "little Eve."
female. AVALON: Arthurian legend name of an island somewhere in the British Isles, where the body of King Arthur is said to be buried, having been brought there by his half-sister Morgan le Fay, and where he is supposed to one day return. The name means "island of apples," from Celtic abal (cf. Welsh afal, Breton and Cornish aval "apple").
female. AVALONA: Modern English elaborated form of Celtic Avalon, meaning "island of apples."
female. AVELINA: Latin form of Norman French Aveline, meaning "little Eve."
female. AVELINE: Old Norman French equivalent of English Avila, meaning "little Eve."
female. AVERY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Middle English personal name Alfred, meaning "elf counsel."
female. AVICE: Variant spelling of English Avis, meaning "bird."
female. AVILA: Medieval diminutive form of English Ava, meaning "little Eve."
female. AVILON: English variant spelling of Celtic Avalon, meaning "island of apples."
female. AVIS: English adopted use of German Avis ("refuge in war"). But its popularity in the Middle Ages was due to its association with the Latin noun avis, meaning "bird."
female. AVITAL: Variant spelling of English Abital, meaning "my father is dew." In the bible, this is the name of one of David's wives.
female. AYEESHA: English variant spelling of Arabic Aisha, meaning "alive."
female. AYN: According to Ayn Rand, this name is an adaptation of the Finnish name Aino, meaning "the only one."
female. AZALEA: English name derived from the name of the flower, from the Greek word azaleos, meaning "dry."
female. AZUBAH (עֲזוּבָה): Anglicized form of Hebrew Azuwbah, meaning "forsaken." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including Caleb's wife and the mother of Jehoshaphat.
female. AZURA: Variant spelling of English Azure, meaning "sky blue."
female. AZURE: English color name meaning "sky blue."
female. BAB: English pet form of Greek Barbara, meaning "foreign; strange."
female. BABE: English pet form of Greek Barbara, meaning "foreign; strange." Compare with masculine Babe.
female. BABETTE: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BABS: English pet form of Greek Barbara, meaning "foreign; strange."
female. BAILEE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Bailey, meaning "bailiff."
female. BAILEY: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "bailiff."
female. BAILIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Bailey, meaning "bailiff."
female. BAILY: Variant spelling of English unisex Bailey, meaning "bailiff."
female. BAMBI: English unisex name, derived from the Italian word bambino, meaning "child."
female. BAMBIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Bambi, meaning "child."
female. BARB: English short form of Greek Barbara, meaning "foreign; strange."
female. BARBARA (Βαρβάρα): Greek name derived from the feminine form of the word barbaros, once used to refer to the unintelligible chatter of foreigners which sounded like "bar-bar" to the Greeks, hence "foreign; strange."
female. BARBARY: Medieval English form of Greek Barbara, meaning "foreign; strange."
female. BARBIE: English pet form of Greek Barbara, meaning "foreign; strange."
female. BARBRA: English contracted form of Greek Barbara, meaning "foreign; strange."
female. BASEMATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Bosmath, meaning "spice" or "sweet smelling."
female. BASHEMATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Bosmath, meaning "spice" or "sweet smelling."
female. BASMATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Bosmath, meaning "spice" or "sweet smelling." In the bible, this is the name of a wife of Esau, and a daughter of Solomon.
female. BAYLEE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Bailey, meaning "bailiff."
female. BEA: Short form of English Beatrix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
female. BEATIE: Pet form of English Beatrix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
female. BEATRICE: Italian form of Latin Viatrix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
female. BEATRIX: English form of Latin Viatrix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
female. BECCA: Short form of English Rebecca, meaning "ensnarer."
female. BECCI: Pet form of English Rebecca, meaning "ensnarer."
female. BECKA: Short form of English Rebecka, meaning "ensnarer."
female. BECKAH: Short form of English Rebeckah, meaning "ensnarer."
female. BECKY: Pet form of English Rebecka, meaning "ensnarer."
female. BEE: Pet form of English Beatrix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
female. BEKKI: Variant spelling of English Becky, meaning "ensnarer."
female. BELINDA: Possibly a contracted form of Old High German Betlinde, meaning "bright serpent" or "bright linden tree."
female. BELITA: English name composed of Latin bella "beautiful" and a diminutive suffix, hence "little beauty."
female. BELL: Variant spelling of English Belle, meaning "beautiful."
female. BELLE: English name derived from the French vocabulary word for "beautiful." It is often used in compound names, sometimes in the abbreviated form -bel.
female. BELLINDA: English variant spelling of German Belinda, meaning "bright serpent" or "bright linden tree."
female. BELPHOEBE: English literary name from Spencer's Faerie Queene, compounded of the Latin bella "beautiful" and Phoebe ("shining one"), hence "beautiful shining one."
female. BELYNDA: English variant spelling of German Belinda, meaning "bright serpent" or "bright linden tree."
female. BENEDICTA: Feminine form of Latin Benedictus, meaning "blessed."
female. BENJAMINA: Feminine form of English Benjamin, meaning "blessed."
female. BERENICE: Latin form of Macedonian Greek Berenike, meaning "bringer of victory." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa.
female. BERLIN: From the German city name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to the Old Polabian stem berl-, meaning "swamp."
female. BERNADETTE: Contracted form of French Bernardette, meaning "bold as a bear."
female. BERNADINE: Contracted form of French Bernardine, meaning "bold as a bear."
female. BERNICE: Latin form of Greek Bernike, meaning "bringer of victory." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa. This is the form used in the Authorized Version.
female. BERNIECE: English variant spelling of Latin Bernice, meaning "bringer of victory."
female. BERRY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "berry." Compare with masculine Berry.
female. BERTA: Czech and Polish form of German Bertha, meaning "bright."
female. BERTHA: Old German name derived from the word berht, meaning "bright."
female. BERTIE: English pet form of German Bertha, meaning "bright." Compare with masculine Bertie.
female. BERTRED: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Beorhtraed, meaning "bright counsel."
female. BERYL: English gem name meaning "beryl," from Greek beryllos, a word applied to all green gemstones.
female. BESS: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BESSIE: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BESSY: Variant spelling of English Bessie, a pet form of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BET: Short form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BETA: English name derived from the second letter of the Greek alphabet, beta, related to Hebrew bet, meaning "house."
female. BETH: Short form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BETHANIE: English form of Greek Bethania, meaning "house of dates" or "house of misery."
female. BETHANY: Anglicized form of Greek Bethania, meaning "house of dates" or "house of misery." In the bible, this is the name of a place near Jerusalem where Jesus stayed during the Holy Week.
female. BETHEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Beth-El, meaning "house of God." In the bible, this is the name of an ancient city of the Canaanites, later of the Benjamites.
female. BETHNEY: Variant spelling of English Bethany, meaning "house of dates" or "house of misery."
female. BETONY: Name of a plant of the mint family once popular in herbal medicine, occasionally used as a forename. It is also called woundwort and lousewort. It is said to possibly derive from Celtic bew "head" and ton "good," because it is good for complaints of the head. Pliny said that the original name of this plant was Vettonica, from the Vettones, an ancient Iberian tribe.
female. BETSY: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BETTE: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BETTIE: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BETTINA: Elaborated form of English Betty, meaning "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Bettina.
female. BETTY: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BETTYE: Variant spelling of English Betty, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BEULAH (בְּעוּלָה): A derivative of Hebrew Ba'al ("to marry; to be lord, master, possessor"), meaning "she who is married." In the bible, this is an allegorical name for the land of Israel.
female. BEVERLY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of a place in Humberside composed of the Old English elements beofor "beaver" and lēac "stream," hence "beaver stream." The masculine form of the name is spelled with an extra "e"--Beverley.
female. BEVIN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Béibhinn, meaning "fair lady."
female. BIBI: From a French word used as a term of endearment, meaning "bauble, toy."
female. BIDDY: Pet form of English Bridget, meaning "exalted one." It was rarely used after it acquired the negative connotation "old biddy." Compare with another form of Biddy.
female. BIJOU: English name derived from the French word bijou, meaning "jewel."
female. BILLIE: Feminine form of English Billy, meaning "will-helmet."
female. BINDY: English pet form of German Belinda, possibly meaning "bright serpent" or "bright linden tree."
female. BITHIA: Variant spelling of English Bithiah, meaning "daughter of God."
female. BITHIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Bithyah, meaning "daughter of God." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of Pharoah.
female. BLAIR: Scottish unisex name derived from any of a number of places in Scotland called Blair, derived from the Gaelic word bl� r, meaning "field, plain," most often referring to a "battlefield."
female. BLANCH: English variant spelling of French Blanche, meaning "white."
female. BLANDA: English name derived from Latin blanda, meaning "cherishing."
female. BLANID: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Bláthnat, meaning "little flower."
female. BLESSING: Old English name meaning "consecration."
female. BLISS: Old English unisex name derived from the word bliss, meaning "joy; happiness."
female. BLONDIE: English byname transferred to forename use, meaning "blonde."
female. BLOSSOM: 19th century pet name derived from Old English blōstm, meaning "flowers on a fruit-tree (or ornamental tree)."
female. BLUEBELL: American flower name popular in the 19th century, but rarely used today.
female. BLYTHE: Old English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the word blīðe, meaning "cheerful, happy."
female. BOBBI: Unisex pet form of English Robert and Roberta, meaning "bright fame."
female. BOBBIE: Pet form of English Roberta, meaning "bright fame."
female. BONDUCA: English variant form of Celtic Boudica, meaning "victory."
female. BONITA: Spanish name meaning "pretty."
female. BONNIE: English name derived from the Scottish word bonnie "pretty."
female. BONNY: Variant spelling of English Bonnie, meaning both "good" and "pretty."
female. BRADY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Brádaigh, meaning "descendant of Brádach," hence "large-chested."
female. BRAIDY: Variant spelling of English unisex Brady, meaning "broad-chested."
female. BRANDE: Variant spelling of English Brandy, meaning simply "brandy."
female. BRANDI: Variant spelling of English Brandy, meaning simply "brandy."
female. BRANDIE: Variant spelling of English Brandy, meaning simply "brandy."
female. BRANDY: English name derived from the name of the liquor, popular in America in the 1970s and '80s.
female. BREANA: Feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BREANN: Feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BREANNA: Feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BREANNE: Feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BREDA: Variant spelling of English Breeda, meaning "exalted one."
female. BREE: English form of Irish Brígh, meaning "force, strength."
female. BREEDA: Anglicized form of Irish Bríd, meaning "exalted one."
female. BRENDA: Old Irish and Scottish name believed to be of Scandinavian origin, from Old Norse brandr, meaning "sword."
female. BRENNA: Feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BRETT: English unisex name meaning, "a Breton."
female. BRIANNA: Feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BRIAR: English unisex name derived from the plant name briar, from Old English brer, meaning "prickly bush."
female. BRIDGET: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Bríghid, meaning "exalted one."
female. BRIDGETTE: Variant spelling of English Bridget, meaning "exalted one."
female. BRIELLE: English short form of French Gabrielle, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
female. BRIER: Variant spelling of English unisex Briar, meaning "briar plant."
female. BRIONY: Variant spelling of English Bryony, meaning "to grow, sprout, swell."
female. BRITANNIA: Latin name for the personification of the British Empire, meaning "Britain."
female. BRITNEY: Variant spelling of English Brittany, meaning "Little Britain."
female. BRITT: Pet form of English Brittany, meaning "little Britain."
female. BRITTA: Pet form of English Brittany, meaning "little Britain."
female. BRITTANI: Variant spelling of English Brittany, meaning "little Britain."
female. BRITTANIA: Variant spelling of Latin Britannia, meaning "Britain."
female. BRITTANY: In the 4th century Romano-British tribes from across the English Channel began to settle in a northwestern region of France. Their numbers increased as raiding and settling by Anglo-Saxon invaders in Britain increased. The French named the region where the Briton immigrants settled Bretagne (Brittany in English), meaning "little Britain."
female. BRITTNEY: Variant spelling of English Brittany, meaning "little Britain."
female. BRITTNY: Variant spelling of English Brittany, meaning "little Britain."
female. BROGAN: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Brógáin, meaning "descendant of Brógán," hence "little shoe."
female. BRONTE: Altered form of Irish Prunty, a form of Gaelic Ó Proinntigh, meaning "descendant of Proinnteach," a personal name that was originally a byname meaning "banquet hall (denoting a "generous person")." In Prunty's altered form (Bronte), the name is identical to the Sicilian place name and the name of a mythological horse of the Sun, meaning "thunder." But Prunty was probably purposely altered to Bronte by bearers of the name who admired Lord Nelson who was awarded the title of Duke of Bronte in 1799 by Ferdinand, King of the Two Sicilies.
female. BROOK: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from Old English broc, meaning "brook, stream."
female. BROOKE: Variant spelling of English unisex Brook, meaning "brook, stream."
female. BROOKLYN: English compound name composed of Brook "brook, stream" and Lyn "lake."
female. BRYANA: English feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BRYANNA: English feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BRYANNE: English feminine form of Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
female. BRYONY: English name derived from the flower name, a tendril-climbing, perennial herb plant. Some species are used medicinally. The name derives from Latin bryonia, from Greek bryo, meaning "to grow, sprout, swell."
female. BUFFY: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. BUNNY: English pet form of Latin Berenice, meaning "bringer of victory."
female. BUNTY: English name, probably derived from an old nursery rhyme about "baby bunting."
female. BURGUNDY: English name derived from the wine name, from the name of a place in France which got its name from Latin Burgundiones, literally meaning "highlanders." May also sometimes be given as a color name.
female. CACIA: Short form of English Acacia, meaning "not evil."
female. CADENCE: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin cadens "to fall," hence "flow of rhythm."
female. CADY: Variant spelling of English Katie, meaning "pure."
female. CAELIE: Variant spelling of English Kaylie, meaning "slender."
female. CAETLIN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caitlín, meaning "pure."
female. CAILEIGH: Variant spelling of English Kayleigh, meaning "slender."
female. CAILYN: Anglicized form of Irish Cailín, meaning "girl."
female. CAITLYN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caitlín, meaning "pure."
female. CALANTHA: English name derived from the name of the heroine of John Ford's tragedy "The Broken Heart," 1633, composed of the Greek elements kalos "beautiful" and anthos "flower," hence "beautiful flower."
female. CALANTHE: Variant spelling of English Calantha, meaning "beautiful flower." This is the name of a genus of orchid flowers.
female. CALANTHIA: Variant spelling of English Calantha, meaning "beautiful flower."
female. CALEIGH: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. CALIDA: English name derived from the Spanish word, calida, meaning "hot."
female. CALLA: English name derived from the name of the Calla Lily, from Greek kallaia, meaning "wattle of a cock," from kallos meaning "beauty."
female. CALLIDORA: English name composed of the Greek elements kallos "beauty" and doron "gift," hence "gift of beauty."
female. CALLIE: English pet form of Latin Callista, meaning "most beautiful."
female. CALTHA: English name derived from the flower name, also known as the kingcup and marsh marigold, derived from the Greek word calyx, meaning "cup," denoting the shape of the flowers when they open.
female. CAMELLIA: English name derived from the Latin name of the flowering evergreen shrub, camellia, named after the Czech-born missionary/botanist Georg Josef Kamel, from the word kamel, meaning "camel."
female. CAMEO: English jewelry name, derived from the Italian word cammeo, from either Arabic qamaa'il "flower buds" or Persian chumahan, meaning "agate."
female. CAMERON: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of the great Highland clans whose ancestor had an ungraceful proboscis, composed of the Gaelic elements cam "bent, crooked" and sròn "nose," hence "crooked nose."
female. CAMILLA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Camillus, possibly meaning "attendant (for a temple)." In mythology, this is the name of a warrior maiden and queen of the Volsci.
female. CAMILLE: French unisex form of Roman Latin Camilla, possibly meaning "attendant (for a temple)."
female. CAMMIE: English pet form of Roman Latin Camilla, possibly meaning "attendant (for a temple)."
female. CAMRYN: English feminine variant spelling of Scottish unisex Cameron, meaning "crooked nose."
female. CANDACE: Latin form of Greek Kandake, which is of foreign origin, meaning "prince of servants." In Acts 8:27 of the New Testament bible, a queen of Ethiopia is referred to by this name. But it was not actually a personal name, but the name of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens.
female. CANDI: Variant spelling of English Candy, meaning either "candy" the sweet, or "prince of servants."
female. CANDICE: English variant spelling of Latin Candace, meaning "prince of servants."
female. CANDIDA: English name derived from Latin candida, meaning "clear and white," like pure quartz rather than the whiteness of milk. George Bernard Shaw used this name for his 1895 play of the same name.
female. CANDIS: English variant spelling of Latin Candace, meaning "prince of servants."
female. CANDY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "candy."English pet form of Latin Candace, meaning "prince of servants."
female. CANDYCE: English variant spelling of Latin Candace, meaning "prince of servants."
female. CAPRINA: English name derived from the name of the Italian island of Capri. The Latin name for Capri is Capreæ, meaning "goats." But the Greeks were the first to populate the island. Latin Capreæ may be a derivative of Greek kapros, meaning "wild boar."
female. CAPUCINE: From the French flower name, meaning "nasturtium." This name was borne by the French actress who played Inspector Clouseau's wife in "The Pink Panther."
female. CARA: Modern English name derived either from Italian cara, a term of endearment meaning "beloved," or from the Irish Gaelic word cara, meaning "friend."
female. CARAMIA: English name derived from the Italian phrase cara mia, meaning "my beloved."
female. CAREEN: Possibly a diminutive form of English Cara, hence "beloved" or "friend." The name first appears in Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone With the Wind, where it is the name of a sister of Scarlett.
female. CAREN: English variant spelling of Danish Karen, meaning "pure."
female. CAREY: Variant spelling of English unisex Cary, meaning "dark one."
female. CARI: Variant spelling of English unisex Cary, meaning "dark one."
female. CARIN: English variant spelling of Danish Karen, meaning "pure."
female. CARINA: 19th-century English elaborated form of Latin cara, meaning "beloved."From the constellation Carina, from Latin carina, which originally meant "shell of a nut," later "keel of a ship."
female. CARINE: Variant spelling of English Careen, meaning "beloved" or "friend."
female. CARIS: English variant spelling of Latin Charis, meaning "grace."
female. CARISSA: Variant spelling of English Charissa, meaning "grace."
female. CARITA: Pet form of English Cara, meaning "beloved" or "friend."
female. CARLA: Feminine form of German Carl, meaning "man."Feminine form of Italian Carlo, meaning "man."
female. CARLENE: Pet form of German Carla, meaning "man."
female. CARLEY: Variant spelling of English Carlie, meaning "man."
female. CARLIE: English pet form of German Carla, meaning "man."
female. CARLIN: Irish Gaelic unisex name meaning "little champion."
female. CARLISA: English blend of German Carla "man" and English Lisa "God is my oath."
female. CARLOTA: Variant spelling of Italian Carlotta, meaning "man."
female. CARLOTTA: Pet form of Italian Carla, meaning "man."
female. CARLY: Variant spelling of English Carlie, meaning "man."
female. CARLYN: Feminine variant spelling of Irish Gaelic unisex Carlin, meaning "little champion."
female. CARMEL (כַּרְמֶל): Latin feminine form of Hebrew unisex Karmel, meaning "garden-land." In the bible, this is the name of a mountain in the Holy Land.
female. CARNATION: English name derived from the flower name, from French carnation, meaning "complexion," from Italian carnagione, meaning "flesh-colored."
female. CAROL: English form of French Carole, meaning "man." Compare with masculine Carol.
female. CAROLINE: Pet form of French Carole, meaning "man."
female. CAROLYN: English variant spelling of French Caroline, meaning "man."
female. CARON: Variant spelling of English Caren, meaning "man." Compare with another form of Caron.
female. CARREEN: Variant spelling of English Careen, possibly meaning "beloved" or "friend."
female. CARRIE: English pet form of French Caroline, meaning "man."
female. CARRY: Variant spelling of English Carrie, meaning "man."
female. CARY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ciardha, "descendant of Ciardha ("black, dark"), hence "dark one."
female. CARYL: Variant spelling of English Carol, meaning "man."
female. CARYN: English form of Danish Karen, meaning "pure."
female. CASEY: Variant spelling of English Cassie, meaning "she who entangles men." Compare with masculine Casey.
female. CASS: English short form of Latin Cassandra, meaning "she who entangles men."
female. CASSANDRA: Latin form of Greek Kassandra, meaning "she who entangles men." In mythology, this is the name of King Priam's daughter to whom Apollo gave the gift of foresight then later caused her prophecies to be ignored because she refused his advances.
female. CASSIA: Latin form of Hebrew Qetsiyah, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. CASSIAH: Variant spelling of Latin Cassia, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. CASSIDY: English unisex name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Caiside, "descendant of Caiside," hence "curly(-headed)."
female. CASSIE: Pet form of English Cass, meaning "she who entangles men."
female. CATE: Variant spelling of English Kate, meaning "pure."
female. CATELINE: Variant form of Old French Caterine, meaning "pure."
female. CATH: English short form of French Catherine, meaning "pure."
female. CATHARINE: Variant spelling of French Catherine, meaning "pure."
female. CATHERINE: Later spelling of Old French Caterine, meaning "pure."
female. CATHLEEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caitlín, meaning "pure."
female. CATHRYN: English variant spelling of French Catharine, meaning "pure."
female. CATHY: English pet form of French Catharine, meaning "pure."
female. CATRINA: Contracted form of English Catriona, meaning "pure."
female. CATRIONA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Catríona and Scottish Gaelic Catrìona, both meaning "pure."
female. CAYLEY: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. CAYLIN: Variant spelling of English Kaylin, meaning "girl."
female. CEARA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ciara, meaning "little black one."
female. CEARRA: Variant spelling of English Ceara, meaning "little black one."
female. CECELIA: Variant spelling of English Cecilia, meaning "blind."
female. CECILIA: English form of Latin Cæcilia, meaning "blind."
female. CECILY: Medieval form of English Cecilia, meaning "blind."
female. CEDAR: English name derived from the tree name, meaning simply "cedar."
female. CELANDINE: English name derived from the name of a yellow wildflower, from Greek chelidon, meaning "a swallow bird."
female. CELESTE: English form of French Céleste, meaning "heavenly."
female. CELESTINE: English form of French Célestine, meaning "heavenly."
female. CELIA: Contracted form of English English Cecilia, meaning "blind." Compare with another form of Celia.
female. CELINDA: Modern English name, possibly a blend of Celandine (bird and flower name) and Linda from the Spanish word meaning "pretty."
female. CELOSIA: English name derived from the flower name (sometimes called cockcombs or woolflowers), from Greek kelos, meaning "burned."
female. CHALICE: English name derived from the word, chalice, from Latin calix, meaning "cup."
female. CHANCE: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "chance."
female. CHANEL: Modern English name derived from a Parisian fashion house founded by Coco Chanel whose surname meant "pipe."
female. CHANELLE: Variant spelling of English Chanel, meaning "pipe."
female. CHANTALE: English variant spelling of French Chantal, meaning "stony place."
female. CHANTEL: English variant spelling of French Chantal, meaning "stony place."
female. CHANTELLE: Elaborated form of English Chantel, meaning "stony place."
female. CHANTÉ: English name derived from the French word for "sung."
female. CHARIS: Latin form of Greek Kharis, meaning "charm, grace, kindness." In mythology, this is the singular form of plural Kharites (Charites), a name for the goddesses of charm.
female. CHARISMA: English name derived from the vocabulary word charisma, from Greek charis, meaning "charm, grace, kindness."
female. CHARISSA: English elaborated form of Latin Charis, meaning "grace."
female. CHARITA: Variant form of English Charity, meaning "dear."
female. CHARITY: English name derived from the vocabulary word charity, from Latin caritas, from carus, meaning "dear." It is one of the virtue names that were popular with the Puritans; some others are Chastity, Faith, Honor, Hope, and Prudence.
female. CHARLA: Pet form of English Charlene, meaning "man."
female. CHARLEEN: Variant spelling of English Charlene, meaning "man."
female. CHARLENE: English form of French Charline, meaning "man."
female. CHARLEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Charlie, meaning "man."
female. CHARLIE: Unisex pet form of English Charles and Charlene, meaning "man."
female. CHARLOTTE: Feminine form of French Charlot, meaning "man."
female. CHARMAINE: English name of Latin origin, meaning "sing."
female. CHARMIAN: English name derived from Greek charma, meaning "delight."
female. CHASITY: Variant spelling of English Chastity, meaning "purity."
female. CHASTITY: English name meaning "purity." It is one of the virtue names that were popular with the Puritans; some others are Charity, Faith, Honor, Hope, and Prudence.
female. CHELLE: English short form of French Michelle, meaning "who is like God?"
female. CHELSEA: English name derived from the name of a district in London, meaning "landing place" or "landing port."
female. CHELSEY: Variant spelling of English Chelsea, meaning "landing place" or "landing port."
female. CHELSIE: Variant spelling of English Chelsea, meaning "landing place" or "landing port."
female. CHER: Short form of English Cheryl, probably meaning "darling beryl."
female. CHERETTE: Pet form of English Cherie, meaning "darling," and other names beginning with Cher-.
female. CHERI: Variant spelling of English Cherie, meaning "darling."
female. CHERICE: Variant spelling of English Cherise, meaning "cherry."
female. CHERIE: English name derived from the French word chérie, meaning "darling."
female. CHERILYN: English compound name composed of Cheri "darling" and Lyn "lake," hence "darling lake."
female. CHERISE: English variant spelling of French Cerise, meaning "cherry."
female. CHERISH: English name derived from the vocabulary word cherish, meaning "to cherish; to hold dear."
female. CHEROKEE: Unisex name derived from the English pronunciation of Tsa-la-gi, a name that the Native American Cherokee people used to refer to themselves, meaning "principal people."
female. CHERRY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "cherry." Variant spelling of English Cherie, meaning "darling."
female. CHERYL: This English name first appeared in the 1920s and is probably a blend of Cherie "darling" and the gem name Beryl, hence "darling beryl."
female. CHEVONNE: English pronunciation of Irish Gaelic Siobhán, meaning "God is gracious."
female. CHEYANNE: Variant spelling of English unisex Cheyenne, meaning "little � ahíya" or "little red-talker."
female. CHEYENNE: English unisex name derived from the name of the Native American people, from Dakota Sioux � ahíyena, meaning "little � ahíya" or "little red-talker."
female. CHINA: English name derived from the country name which probably got its name from the Qin dynasty. The Chinese people call their country Zhongguo which translates to "middle kingdom." Compare with another form of China.
female. CHITA: Middle English name meaning "kitten." Compare with other forms of Chita.
female. CHLOE: Latin form of Greek Chloē, meaning "green shoot." In mythology, this is a surname of the goddess Demeter. In the New Testament bible, this name is mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:11.
female. CHLORIS: Latin form of Greek Khloris, meaning "green buds." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of flowers and vegetation.
female. CHONSIE: Feminine form of English Chauncey, meaning "good fortune."
female. CHRIS: English unisex short form of longer names beginning with Chris-.
female. CHRISSIE: English pet form of French Christine, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISSY: Variant spelling of English Chrissie, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTA: Contracted form of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTABEL: Variant spelling of English Christabelle, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ" and Belle, "beautiful."
female. CHRISTABELLA: English compound name composed of French Christine "believer" or "follower of Christ" and Latin Bella "beautiful."
female. CHRISTABELLE: English compound name composed of French Christine "believer" or "follower of Christ" and French Belle "beautiful."
female. CHRISTAL: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. CHRISTEL: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. CHRISTELLE: Pet form of French Christine, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTEN: English variant spelling of German Kristen, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTI: Variant spelling of English Christie, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTIANA: Feminine form of Latin Christianus, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTIANNE: Feminine form of English Christian, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTIE: English pet form of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTIN: English abbreviated form of French Christine or Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTINA: Variant spelling of Latin Christiana, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTINE: French from of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CHRISTOBEL: Variant spelling of English Christabel, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ" and "beautiful."
female. CHRISTY: Variant spelling of English Christie, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ." Compare with masculine Christy.
female. CHRYSANTA: Latin form of Greek Chrysanthe, meaning "golden flower."
female. CHRYSSA: English pet form of Latin Chrysanta, meaning "golden flower."
female. CHRYSTAL: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. CHYNA: Variant spelling of English China, derived from the country name which probably got its name from the Qin dynasty. The Chinese people call their country Zhongguo which translates to "middle kingdom."
female. CICELY: Variant spelling of English Cecily, meaning "blind."
female. CIEL: English name derived from the French word for "sky."
female. CIERA: Variant spelling of English Sierra, meaning "mountain range."
female. CIERRA: Variant spelling of English Sierra, meaning "mountain range."
female. CILLA: Pet form of English Cecilia, meaning "blind."
female. CIMONE: English variant spelling of French Simone, meaning "hearkening."
female. CINDERELLA: English form of French Cendrillon, meaning "little ashes."
female. CINDRA: Modern English name, probably a blend of Cindy "woman from Kynthos" and Sandra "defender of mankind."
female. CINDY: English pet form of Latin Cynthia, meaning "woman from Kynthos."
female. CIS: Short form of English Cissy, meaning "blind."
female. CISS: Short form of English Cissy, meaning "blind."
female. CISSY: Pet form of English Cecilia, meaning "blind."
female. CLAIR: English variant spelling of French Claire, meaning "clear, bright."
female. CLAIRE: French form of Latin Clara, meaning "clear, bright."
female. CLAIRENE: Pet form of French Claire, meaning "clear, bright."
female. CLARA: Feminine form of Latin Clarus, meaning "clear, bright." In use by the English and Italians.
female. CLARABELLA: English compound name composed of Latin Clara "clear, bright" and Bella "beautiful," hence "bright beauty."
female. CLARABELLE: Variant spelling of English Clarabella, meaning "bright beauty."
female. CLARAMAE: English compound name composed of Latin Clara, "clear; bright," and English Mae "pearl" or "obstinate, rebellious."
female. CLARAMAY: Variant spelling of English Claramae, meaning "bright pearl" or "bright rebel."
female. CLARE: English form of Latin Clara, meaning "clear, bright." Compare with masculine Clare.
female. CLARETTA: Pet form of Latin Clara, meaning "clear, bright."
female. CLARETTE: Pet form of English Clare, meaning "clear, bright."
female. CLARIBEL: Variant spelling of English Clarabelle, meaning "bright and beautiful."
female. CLARICE: Medieval French form of Latin Clarissa, meaning "fame."
female. CLARISSA: Diminutive form of Latin Clara, meaning "fame."
female. CLARITY: English name derived from the vocabulary word clarity, from Latin clarus, meaning "clear."
female. CLAUDETTE: Diminutive form of French Claudia, meaning "little lame one."
female. CLAUDIA: Feminine form of French Claude, meaning "lame."
female. CLAUDIE: Pet form of French Claudia, meaning "lame."
female. CLAUDINE: Diminutive form of French Claudia, meaning "little lame one."
female. CLEMATIS: English name derived from the name of the flowering vine clematis, from Greek klema, meaning "branch or brushwood."
female. CLEMENCY: Feminine form of Latin Clement, meaning "gentle and merciful."
female. CLEMENTINE: French form of Latin Clementina, meaning "of Clementius."
female. CLEO: Short form of Latin Cleopatra, meaning "glory of the father."
female. CLEOPATRA: Latin form of Greek Kleopatra, meaning "glory of the father." Cleopatra VII reigned as Queen of Egypt from 51-30 B.C. She was born in 69 B.C. in Alexandria, Egypt and is believed to have been black African.
female. CLOVER: Old English flower name, meaning simply "clover."
female. COCO: Originally from the Italian occupational name for a "cook," it is now in continental use as a pet form of longer names beginning with Co-.
female. CODIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Cody, meaning "helper."
female. CODY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a variant spelling of the surname Cuddihy (also spelled Cuddy), an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuidighthigh "descendant of Cuidightheach," hence "helper."
female. COLEEN: Variant spelling of English Colleen, meaning "girl."
female. COLENA: Variant spelling of English Colleen, meaning "girl."
female. COLENE: Variant spelling of English Colleen, meaning "girl."
female. COLETTE: Short form of French Nicolette, meaning "victor of the people."
female. COLINE: Variant spelling of English Colleen, meaning "girl."
female. COLLEEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cailín, meaning "girl."
female. COLLYN: Variant spelling of English Colleen, meaning "girl."
female. COLUMBINE: English name derived from the plant name columbine, from Late Latin columbina, meaning "verbina" or "dovelike," so-called because when inverted the flower resembles a cluster of doves. Compare with another form of Columbine.
female. COMFORT: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "to comfort, help, strengthen."
female. CONCORDIA: Latin name meaning "harmony; peace; with (one) heart." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of peace. Her Greek name is Harmonia.
female. CONNIE: Pet form of English/French Constance, meaning "steadfast."
female. CONRADINE: Feminine form of German Conrad, meaning "bold counsel."
female. CONSTANCE: English form of Latin Constantia, meaning "steadfast."
female. CORA: Latin form of Greek Kore, meaning "maiden." In mythology, this is a name borne by Persephone, a goddess of the underworld.
female. CORAL: English name derived from the gem name, from Latin corallium, probably ultimately from Hebrew goral, meaning "small pebble."
female. CORALIE: Pet form of English Coral, meaning "coral" or "small pebble."
female. CORDELIA: English name which may be an elaborated form of the Latin word cor, meaning "heart." This is the name of a legendary queen of the Britons. It is also the name of a moon of Uranus and an asteroid, both of which were named after a Shakespeare character who also bore this name.
female. CORIANDER: English name derived from the spice name coriander (also commonly called Cilantro), from Latin coriandrum, from Greek corys ("bedbug") with the added element -ander "resembling" (referring to the smell of the spice which is similar to the odor of bedbugs), hence "smells like a bedbug."
female. CORLISS: English surname transferred to forename use, from a byname derived from Old English carleas, composed of the elements caru "care; grief" and leas "without," hence "carefree."
female. CORNELIA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Cornelius, meaning "of a horn."
female. CORONA: English name derived from the vocabulary word, Latin corona, meaning "crown, garland, wreath." The outer atmosphere of a star is called a corona.
female. CORRINA: English variant spelling of Latin Corinna, meaning "maiden."
female. CORRINE: English variant spelling of French Corinne, meaning "maiden."
female. CORTNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Courtney, meaning "short nose."
female. CORYNN: English variant spelling of French Corinne, meaning "maiden."
female. COURTNEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the French baronial name Courtenay, from the nickname court nez, meaning "short nose."
female. CRESSIDA: From the English literary name found in various retellings of the Trojan War, based on the Greek name Khryseis, from khrysos, meaning "gold."
female. CRISTAL: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. CRISTEN: English variant spelling of Scandinavian Kristin, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CRISTINA: Variant spelling of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. CRYSTAL: English name derived from the gem name, from Greek krystallos, meaning "ice."
female. CYAN: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Greek kyanos, meaning "dark blue" and "lapis lazuli." The color cyan is also sometimes called blue-green, electric blue, and turquoise.
female. CYBILL: English variant spelling of Greek Sybil, meaning "prophetess."
female. CYMONE: English variant spelling of French Simone, meaning "hearkening."
female. CYNDI: Variant spelling of English Cindy, meaning "woman from Kynthos."
female. CYNTHIA: Latin form of Greek Kynthia, meaning "woman from Kynthos." In mythology, this was another name for Artemis.
female. CYRILLA: Feminine form of English Cyril, meaning "lord."
female. DACEY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Déiseach which was originally a name for a member of the Déise, "a tenant, a vassal," a word tracing back to Indo-European *dem-s ("house").
female. DAFFODIL: English name derived from the flower name, from Latin asphodelus, from Greek asphodelos, meaning "asphodel flower." In Greek mythology, it is described as a pale yellow deathless kind of lily flower that overspreads the plains of Hades and is the favorite food of the dead.
female. DAHLIA: English name derived from the flower name, from the surname of Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, meaning "valley," hence "dahlia flower" or "valley flower."
female. DAISY: English name derived from the flower name, from Old English dægeseage, "day's eye."
female. DAKOTA: English unisex name derived from the name that the Sioux people call themselves, literally meaning "allies."
female. DALE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "dale, valley."
female. DALIA: Variant spelling of English Dahlia, meaning "dahlia flower" or "valley flower."
female. DALILAH: Variant spelling of English Delilah, meaning "delicate, weak."
female. DALINDA: Variant spelling of English Delinda, meaning "noble serpent."
female. DALLAS: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Scottish place name Dalfhas, composed of the Gaelic elements dail "meadow" and fhas "stance," hence "meadow stance," i.e. a meadow used by cattle droves as an overnight dwelling.
female. DALYA: Variant spelling of English Dahlia, meaning "dahlia flower."
female. DAMIA: Feminine form of English Damian, meaning "to tame, to subdue" and euphemistically "to kill."
female. DARINA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dáiríne, meaning "fertile, fruitful."
female. DAMIANA: Feminine form of English Damian, meaning "to tame, to subdue" and euphemistically "to kill."
female. DANA: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, possibly meaning "from Denmark." Compare with other forms of Dana.
female. DANDRANE: English form of Welsh Danbrann, the Arthurian legend name of the sister of Percival, sometimes known as the "Grail heroine." She is a major character in many of the Holy Grail stories.
female. DANDRENOR: Later form of English Dandrane, the Arthurian legend name of the sister of Percival, sometimes known as the "Grail heroine." She is a major character in many of the Holy Grail stories.
female. DANI: English pet form of French Danielle, meaning "God is my judge."
female. DANIELLE: French feminine form of Hebrew Daniyel, meaning "God is my judge."
female. DANNI: English pet form of French Danielle, meaning "God is my judge." Compare with masculine Danni.
female. DAPHNE (Δάφνη): Greek name meaning "laurel." In mythology, this is the name of a nymph who was turned into a laurel tree by her father so that she might escape Apollo's unwanted attentions.
female. DARA: Middle English name meaning "brave, daring." Compare with another form of Dara.
female. DARBY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, possibly a corruption of Derby, a shire of England, so called from doire, meaning "a forest abounding in deer."
female. DARCEY: Feminine form of English unisex Darcy, meaning "from Arcy."
female. DARCIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Darcy, meaning "from Arcy."
female. DARCY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "from Arcy."
female. DARIAN: English unisex name derived from Roman Latin Darius, meaning "possesses a lot, wealthy."
female. DARIEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Darian, meaning "possesses a lot, wealthy."
female. DARINA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dáiríne, meaning "fertile, fruitful."
female. DARLA: Middle English name meaning "dear, darling."
female. DARLEEN: Variant spelling of English Darlene, meaning "darling."
female. DARLENE: Pet form of English Darla, meaning "dear, darling."
female. DARNELL: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements derne "hidden, secret" and halh "nook," hence "hidden/secret nook."
female. DARRYL: Unisex form of English Darrell, meaning "from Airelle."
female. DARYL: Variant spelling of English unisex Darryl, meaning "from Airelle."
female. DAVIDA (דָוִידָה): Feminine form of Hebrew David, meaning "beloved."
female. DAVINA: Feminine form of English Davin, meaning "little black one." Compare with another form of Davina.
female. DAVINIA: Elaborated form of Latin Davina, meaning "beloved."
female. DAWN: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "dawn."
female. DAY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "day."Feminine form of Middle English Daye, meaning "day."
female. DAYNA: Variant spelling of Hebrew Dana, possibly meaning "judge."
female. DEANA: Feminine form of English Dean, meaning "dean, head, leader."
female. DEANNA: Variant spelling of English Deana, meaning "dean, head, leader." Variant spelling of English Dinah, meaning "judgment."
female. DEANNE: Variant spelling of English Dinah, meaning "judgment."
female. DEB: Short form of English Deborah, meaning "bee."
female. DEBBI: Variant spelling of English Debbie, meaning "bee."
female. DEBBIE: Pet form of English Deborah, meaning "bee."
female. DEBBY: Variant spelling of English Debbie, meaning "bee."
female. DEBI: Pet form of English Deborah, meaning "bee."
female. DEBORAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Debowrah, meaning "bee." In the bible, this is the name of the nurse of Rebecca, and the prophetess-judge and wife of Lapidoth.
female. DEBRA: Contracted form of English Deborah, meaning "bee."
female. DEBS: Pet form of English Deborah, meaning "bee."
female. DECIMA: Latin name meaning "tenth." In Roman mythology, the Decima are equated with the Greek Moirae.
female. DEE: English unisex short form of longer names beginning with the letter "D." In some cases, it may be of Scottish origin, associated with the River Dee, possibly meaning "dark water."Short form of English Deena, meaning "dean, head, leader."
female. DEEANN: English compound name composed of Dee (having various meanings), and Ann, "favor; grace."
female. DEENA: Variant spelling of English Deana, meaning "dean, head, leader."
female. DEIRDRE: Celtic legend name of a tragic heroine who committed suicide after the murder of her lover. She is sometimes referred to as Deirdre of the Sorrows. The name is of uncertain derivation. Some sources give the meaning "young girl."
female. DEJA: English name derived from the French phrase deja vu "already seen," hence "already."
female. DEL: Pet form of English Adela, meaning "noble." Also used as a short form of other longer names beginning with Del-.
female. DELANEY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhshláine "descendant of Dubhshláine," hence "black challenger."
female. DELIA (Δήλια): Greek name meaning "of Delos." In mythology, this is a name borne by Artemis, referring to her place of birth.
female. DELICE: Variant spelling of English Delicia, meaning "delight."
female. DELICIA: English feminine form of Latin Delicius, meaning "delight."
female. DELIGHT: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin delectare, meaning "to allure, delight."
female. DELILA: Variant spelling of English Delilah, meaning "delicate, weak."
female. DELILAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Deliylah, meaning "delicate, weak." In the bible, this is the name of the mistress of Samson.
female. DELINDA: English name derived from German Adelinda, meaning "noble serpent."
female. DELLA: Feminine form of English Dell, meaning "lives in a dell/hollow."
female. DELLMA: Variant spelling of English Delma, possibly meaning "hospitable."
female. DELMA: Short form of English Fidelma, possibly meaning "hospitable."
female. DELORA: English variant spelling of Spanish Dolores, meaning "sorrows."
female. DELORES: English variant spelling of Spanish Dolores, meaning "sorrows."
female. DELORIS: English variant spelling of Spanish Dolores, meaning "sorrows."
female. DELPHIA: English name derived from Philadelphia, the name of a city in the state of Pennsylvania and a city in Asia Minor, composed of the Greek elements phileo "to love" and adelphos "born of the same womb," hence "sibling."
female. DELPHINA: Latin name meaning "woman from Delphi," a city in Greece whose name probably means "dolphin."
female. DELPHINE: French form of Latin Delphina, meaning "woman from Delphi." Because of its association with the "delphinium," this name is sometimes given as a flower name.
female. DELTA: English name derived from the "fourth" letter of the Greek alphabet.
female. DEMETRIA: Feminine form of Latin Demetrius, meaning "loves the earth" or "follower of Demeter."
female. DEMI: English short form of Latin Demetria, meaning "loves the earth" or "follower of Demeter."
female. DENA: Variant spelling of English Deana, meaning "dean, head, leader."Variant spelling of English Dinah, meaning "judgment."
female. DENI: Pet form of French Denise, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
female. DENICE: English variant spelling of French Denise, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
female. DENIECE: English variant spelling of French Denise, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
female. DENISA: English variant spelling of French Denise, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
female. DENISE: Feminine form French Denis, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
female. DERBY: Variant spelling of English unisex Darby, meaning "deer farm."
female. DERRYL: Variant spelling of English unisex Darryl, meaning "from Airelle."
female. DERVILA: Variant spelling of English Dervla, meaning "true poet."
female. DERVLA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dearbhla, meaning "true poet."
female. DESDEMONA: Literary name derived from the Greek word dysdaimon, meaning "ill-starred."
female. DESIRAE: English form of French Désirée, meaning "desired."
female. DESPINA: English variant spelling of Latin Despoena, meaning "mistress."
female. DESTINEE: Variant spelling of English Destiny, meaning "fate, fortune."
female. DESTINY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin destinare, "to establish, make firm," hence "fate, fortune."
female. DEVAN: Variant spelling of English unisex Devon, meaning "worshiper of the god Dumnonos."
female. DEVEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Devon, meaning "worshiper of the god Dumnonos."
female. DEVNET: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Damhnait, meaning "little fawn."
female. DEVON: English unisex name derived from the county name, from a British tribal name meaning "worshiper of the god Dumnonos."
female. DEZIREE: English variant spelling of French Désirée, meaning "desired."
female. DI: English short form of Latin Diana and French Diane, meaning "divine, heavenly."
female. DIAMANDA: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Diamond, meaning "diamond."
female. DIAMOND: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "diamond" for girls and "bright protector" for boys. This is the birthstone for the month of April.
female. DIANA: Latin name meaning "divine, heavenly." In Roman mythology, this is the name of a goddess of the moon and hunting.
female. DIANE: French form of Latin Diana, meaning "divine, heavenly."
female. DIANN: English variant spelling of French Diane, meaning "divine, heavenly."
female. DIANNA: Variant spelling of Latin Diana, meaning "divine, heavenly."
female. DIANNE: Variant spelling of French Diane, meaning "divine, heavenly."
female. DIDI: English short form of Latin Diana, meaning "divine, heavenly." Compare with masculine Didi.
female. DIDO (Διδώ): Greek name meaning "wanderer." In mythology, this is the name of the founder and first queen of Carthage. She fell in love with Aeneas, and set herself on fire when he left her.
female. DINA: Variant spelling of English Dinah, meaning "judgment." Compare with another form of Dina.
female. DINAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Diynah, meaning "judgment." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of Jacob.
female. DINDRAINE: Variant spelling of English Dindrane, the Arthurian legend name of the sister of Percival, sometimes known as the "Grail heroine." She is a major character in many of the Holy Grail stories.
female. DINDRANE: Variant spelling of English Dandrane, the Arthurian legend name of the sister of Percival, sometimes known as the "Grail heroine." She is a major character in many of the Holy Grail stories.
female. DIOT: English pet form of Greek Dionysia, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
female. DIVINA: English name based on the vocabulary word divine, meaning "goddess-like" or "from heaven."
female. DIX: Short form of English Dixie, possibly meaning "tenth."
female. DIXEE: Variant spelling of English Dixie, meaning "tenth."
female. DIXIE: The origin of the American southern "Dixie" is uncertain; however, Louisiana dollars had the French word dix printed on them, meaning "tenth," and this may have been what inspired the song about "the land of dixies," and later the name itself.
female. DIXY: Variant spelling of English Dixie, meaning "tenth."
female. DLILA: Variant spelling of English Delila, meaning "delicate, weak."
female. DODI: Pet form of English Dorothy, meaning "gift of God." Compare with another form of Dodi.
female. DODIE: Pet form of English Dorothy, meaning "gift of God." Compare with another form of Dodie.
female. DOLANNA: Variant form of English Donalda, meaning "world ruler."
female. DOLENA: Variant form of English Donalda, meaning "world ruler."
female. DOLINA: Variant form of English Donalda, meaning "world ruler."
female. DOLLEE: Variant spelling of English Dolly, meaning "gift of God."
female. DOLLEY: Variant spelling of English Dolly, meaning "gift of God."
female. DOLLIE: Variant spelling of English Dolly, meaning "gift of God."
female. DOLLY: Pet form of English Dorothy, meaning "gift of God."
female. DOLORES: Spanish name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, Maria de los Dolores ("Mary of Sorrows"), hence "sorrows."
female. DOMINICA: Feminine form of Latin Dominicus, meaning "belongs to the lord." This is a name traditionally given to a child born on Sunday.
female. DOMINIQUE: French unisex form of Latin Dominicus, meaning "belongs to the lord."
female. DONALDA: Feminine form of English Donald, meaning "world ruler."
female. DONALDINA: Elaborated form of English Donalda, meaning "world ruler."
female. DONELLA: Variant form of English Donalda, meaning "world ruler."
female. DONELLE: Feminine form of Irish Anglicized Donal, meaning "world ruler."
female. DONNA: English name derived from the Italian word donna, meaning "lady."Short form of English Donalda, meaning "world ruler."
female. DORA: Pet form of English Dorothy, meaning "gift of God." Compare with another form of Dora.
female. DORCIA: English name derived from the Italian place name Val d'Orcia (or Valdorcia) of Tuscany, meaning "valley or life (or nature)," hence "life, nature."
female. DOREAN: Variant spelling of English Doreen, meaning "gift."
female. DOREEN: Anglicized form of Gaelic Doireann, meaning "sullen." Variant form of English Dora, meaning "gift." 
female. DORETTA: Diminutive form of English Dora, meaning "little gift."
female. DORIANE: French feminine form of English Dorian, meaning "of the Dorian tribe."
female. DORINDA: 18th century elaborated form of English Dora, meaning "gift."
female. DORINE: Variant spelling of English Doreen, meaning "gift."
female. DORIS (Δωρίς): Greek name meaning "bounty" and "unmixed, pure." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of the sea, consort of Nereus and mother of the Nereids (sea nymphs).
female. DOROTHEA: Feminine form of Greek Dorotheos, meaning "gift of God."Feminine form of Latin Dorotheus, meaning "gift of God."
female. DOROTHY: English form of Latin Dorothea, meaning "gift of God."
female. DORRIS: Variant spelling of Greek Doris, meaning "bounty" and "unmixed, pure."
female. DORTHY: Variant spelling of English Dorothy, meaning "gift of God."
female. DORY: Pet form of English Dora, meaning "gift."
female. DOT: Pet form of English Dorothy, meaning "gift of God."
female. DOTTIE: Pet form of English Dorothy, meaning "gift of God."
female. DOTTY: Variant spelling of English Dottie, meaning "gift of God."
female. DREDA: Short form of Middle English Eldreda, meaning "old advisor."
female. DREW: Feminine adopted use of masculine English Drew, meaning "man; warrior."
female. DRUSILLA: Feminine diminutive form of Roman Latin Drusus, possibly meaning "oak; strong."
female. DUANA: Feminine form of English Duane, meaning "little black one."
female. DULCIBELLA: English compound name composed of Dulcie "sweet" and the Italian word Bella, "beautiful," hence "sweet beauty."
female. DULCIE: English form of Latin Dulcia, meaning "sweet."
female. DYAN: English variant spelling of French Dianne, meaning "divine, heavenly."
female. DYMPHNA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Damhnait, meaning "little fawn."
female. DYMPNA: Variant spelling of English Dymphna, meaning "little fawn."
female. EARLEEN: Variant spelling of English Earline, meaning "nobleman, prince, warrior."
female. EARLENE: Variant spelling of English Earline, meaning "nobleman, prince, warrior."
female. EARLINE: Feminine form of English Earl, meaning "nobleman, prince, warrior."
female. EARNESTINE: Feminine form of English Earnest, meaning "battle (to the death), serious business."
female. EARTHA: Old English name meaning "earth, ground."
female. EASTER: English unisex name derived from the holiday name "Easter," which is related to Old English Eosturmónaþ/Eastermónaþ, meaning "April."
female. EAVAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Aoibheann, meaning "beautiful, fair form."
female. EBONY: English name derived from the vocabulary word ebony, derived from Latin ebenus, from Greek ebenos "ebony tree," from ancient Egyptian hbny, from Hebrew eben "stone," so called because of its hard wood.
female. ECHO: Latin form of Greek Ekho, meaning "echo, re-sound." In mythology, this is the name of an Oread (mountain nymph) who was cursed by Hera with the voice of the echo as punishment for distracting her with constant chatter.
female. EDA: Medieval pet form of English Edith, meaning "rich battle."
female. EDAIN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Étaín, meaning "face" or perhaps "against" or "opposite."
female. EDANA: Feminine form of English Edan, meaning "little fire."
female. EDDA: Variant spelling of English Eda, meaning "rich battle." Compare with another form of Edda.
female. EDEN (עֵדֶן): Hebrew unisex name meaning "delight" or "place of pleasure." In the bible, this is the name of the garden in which Adam and Eve lived.
female. EDIE: Pet form of English Edith, meaning "rich battle."
female. EDINA: Contracted form of English Edwina, meaning "rich friend."
female. EDIT: Hungarian form of English Edith, meaning "rich battle."
female. EDITH: Modern English form of Anglo-Saxon Eadgyð, meaning "rich battle."
female. EDITHE: Variant spelling of English Edith, meaning "rich battle."
female. EDNA (Hebrew: עֶדְ� ָה): Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eithne, meaning "kernel." Hebrew name meaning "delight, pleasure, rejuvenation." In the apocryphal Book of Tobit, this is the name of the mother of Sarah.
female. EDNAH: Variant spelling of Hebrew Edna, meaning "delight, pleasure, rejuvenation."
female. EDWEENA: Variant spelling of English Edwina, meaning "rich friend."
female. EDWENA: Variant spelling of English Edwina, meaning "rich friend."
female. EDWINA: Feminine form of English Edwin, meaning "rich friend."
female. EDWYNA: Variant spelling of English Edwina, meaning "rich friend."
female. EDYTA: Polish form of English Edith, meaning "rich battle."
female. EDYTH: Variant spelling of English Edith, meaning "rich battle."
female. EDYTHA: Elaborated form of English Edyth, meaning "rich battle."
female. EDYTHE: Elaborated form of English Edyth, meaning "rich battle."
female. EFFI: Variant spelling of English Effie, meaning "Well I speak."
female. EFFIE: English pet form of Latin Euphemia, meaning "Well I speak."
female. EGLANTINE: English name derived from the Latin name for the "sweetbrier rose," from aculeus, meaning "spine, prickle."
female. EILEEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eilín, meaning "beauty, radiance."
female. EIREEN: English variant spelling of Greek Eirênê, meaning "peace."
female. EIRENE: Anglicized form of Greek Eirênê, meaning "peace."
female. ELAINE: Old French form of Greek Helénē, possibly meaning "torch." In Malory's Morte D'Arthur (Death of Arthur), this is the name of the tragic figure who dies of grief because Sir Lancelot is unable to return her love.
female. ELANOR: From the name of a Tolkien character, meaning "star sun."
female. ELAYNE: English variant spelling of French Elaine, possibly meaning "torch."
female. ELBA: English name borrowed from the name of an Italian island where Napoleon was exiled, derived from Latin Ilva, from Greek Aethale, meaning "soot, grime."
female. ELDREDA: Feminine form of Middle English Eldred, meaning "old advisor."
female. ELEA: Short form of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. ELEANOR: English form of French Eléonore, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. ELENORA: Variant spelling of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. ELEONOR: Variant spelling of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. ELFA: Variant spelling of Middle English Elva, meaning "elf friend."
female. ELFLEDA: Medieval English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelflæd, meaning "noble beauty."
female. ELFREDA: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ælfþryð, meaning "elfin strength."
female. ELFRIDA: Variant spelling of Middle English Elfreda, meaning "elfin strength."
female. ELFRIEDA: Variant spelling of Middle English Elfreda, meaning "elfin strength."
female. ELIANE: English form of French Éliane, meaning "sun." Compare with another form of Eliane.
female. ELINOR: Variant spelling of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. ELISABETH: Anglicized form of Greek Elisabet (Hebrew Eliysheba), meaning "God is my oath." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the wife of Aaron. In the New Testament, it is the name of the mother of John the Baptist. Compare with another form of Elisabeth.
female. ELIZA: Short form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. ELIZABETH: Anglicized form of Greek Elisabet, meaning "God is my oath."
female. ELLA: Pet form of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other." Compare with masculine Ella.
female. ELLEN: Originally a variant spelling of English Helen, possibly meaning "torch." Now considered an independent name.
female. ELLENOR: Variant spelling of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. ELLERY: Variant spelling of English unisex Hillary, meaning "joyful; happy."
female. ELLIE: Pet form of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. ELLY: Variant spelling of English Ellie, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. ELMIRA: Contracted form of Spanish Edelmira, meaning "nobly famous." In use by the English, as is its variant Almira.
female. ELOISE: English form of French Éloise, meaning "hale-wide; very healthy and sound."
female. ELOUISE: Variant spelling of English Eloise, meaning "hale-wide; very healthy and sound."
female. ELVA: Pet form of Middle English Elvina, meaning "elf friend."
female. ELVINA: Feminine form of Middle English Elvin, meaning "elf friend."
female. ELYSE: English variant spelling of German Elise, meaning "God is my oath."
female. ELYSIA (Ἠλύσια): From Greek Pedion Elysion, the name of the heavenly fields of Elysia, a section of the Underworld mentioned in Greek mythology. The mythological place name may have evolved from the designation of a place, or person, struck by lightning (enelysion, enelysios); if so, the name means "lightning-struck."
female. ELYZABETH: Variant spelling of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. EM: English short form of longer names beginning with the element Em-.
female. EMELIA: Variant spelling of English Amelia, meaning "work."
female. EMELIE: Swedish form of English Emily, meaning "rival."
female. EMELINE: Feminine form of French Émile, meaning "rival."Variant spelling of German Emmeline, meaning "work."
female. EMELY: Variant spelling of English Emily, meaning "rival."
female. EMERALD: English name derived from the name of the precious green gemstone, the birthstone of May, from Greek smaragdos, meaning "green gem." The emerald was once believed to have the power to protect chastity, ward off evil spirits, cure dysentery, epilepsy, and help poor eyesight.
female. EMILEE: Variant spelling of English Emily, meaning "rival."
female. EMILINE: English variant spelling of German Emeline, meaning "work."
female. EMILY: English name derived from Latin Emilia, meaning "rival."
female. EMMA: Old Norman French name of Germanic origin, derived from the element ermen/irmen, meaning "entire, whole."
female. EMMIE: Pet form of Norman French Emma, meaning "entire, whole."
female. EMMY: Variant spelling of Norman French Emmie, meaning "entire, whole."
female. EMYLYNN: English variant spelling of German Emmeline, meaning "work."
female. ENA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eithne, meaning "kernel."
female. ENOLA: English name of the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb, "Little Boy," on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The pilot, Colonel Paul W. Tibbets, Jr. named the aircraft after his mother, Enola Gay Tibbets, who in turn had been named after the heroine of a novel; it is the reverse spelling of the word "alone." 
female. ENYA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eithne, meaning "kernel."
female. EOWYN: Old English Tolkien invented name, meaning "horse-friend."
female. EPHAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Eyphah, meaning "darkness" or "gloomy." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Midian and one of Caleb's concubines.
female. EPIPHANY: English religious name, meaning simply "epiphany."
female. EPONA: Celtic name composed of the Gaulish elements epos "horse" and epa "mare," hence "horse-mare." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of horses and fertility.
female. EPPIE: English pet form of Latin Euphemia, meaning "Well I speak."
female. ERICA: Feminine form of English Eric, meaning "ever-ruler."
female. ERICKA: Variant spelling of English Erica, meaning "ever-ruler."
female. ERIN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éirinn, meaning "Ireland."
female. ERMA: Variant spelling of German Irma, meaning "entire, whole."
female. ERNESTINE: Feminine form of English Ernest, meaning "battle (to the death), serious business."
female. ERYKAH: Modern variant spelling of English Erica, meaning "ever-ruler."
female. ERYN: Variant spelling of English Erin, meaning "Ireland."
female. ERYNN: Variant spelling of English Erin, meaning "Ireland."
female. ESSA: English pet form of Persian Esther, meaning "star." Compare with masculine Essa.
female. ESSENCE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin essentia, meaning "essence; being."
female. ESSIE: English pet form of Persian Esther, meaning "star."
female. ESTA: English pet form of Persian Esther, meaning "star."
female. ESTELLE: French form of Latin Estella, meaning "star."
female. ESTHER: Persian name derived from sitareh, meaning "star." In the bible, this is the Persian name given to the Jewish virgin Hadassah, the central character in the Book of Esther.
female. ETHEL: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthel, a short form of longer names containing the element æðel, meaning "noble."
female. ETHELDREDA: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æðelþryð, meaning "noble strength."
female. ETHELFLEDA: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelflæd, meaning "noble beauty."
female. ETHELINDA: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelinda, meaning "noble serpent."
female. ETHNA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eithne, meaning "kernel."
female. ETNA: Variant spelling of English Ethna, meaning "kernel." Compare with another form of Etna.
female. ETTA: Short form of longer Latin names that end with the diminutive suffix -etta, meaning "little."
female. ETTIE: English pet form of Persian Esther, meaning "star." Also used as a pet form of longer names ending with the diminutive suffixes -etta and -ette, meaning "little."
female. EUGENIA: English form of Greek Eugeneia, meaning "well born."
female. EUNA: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Úna, possibly meaning "famine, hunger."
female. EUNICE: Latin form of Greek Eunike, meaning "good victory." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of Timothy's mother.
female. EUSTACIA: Feminine form of English Eustace, meaning "fruitful." Compare with another form of Eustacia.
female. EVA (Greek: Εὔα): Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Aoife, probably meaning "beauty."Greek form of Hebrew Chavvah, meaning "life." In the bible, this is the name of the first woman, the mother of the entire human family.
female. EVALYN: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Evelyn, meaning "little Eve."
female. EVANGELINE: English literary name composed of the Greek elements eu "good, well" and angeles "angel, messenger," and the French diminutive suffix -ine, hence "good little angel." It is a feminine form of Latin Evangelus.
female. EVE: Anglicized form of Greek Eva (Latin Heva, Hebrew Chavvah), meaning "life." In the bible, this is the name of the first woman, Adam's wife.
female. EVELIA: Elaborated form of English Eve, meaning "life."
female. EVELYN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éibhleann, meaning "beauty, radiance."English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Norman French personal name Aveline, meaning "little Eve."
female. EVELYNE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Evelyn, meaning "little Eve."
female. EVERETTE: Feminine form of English Everett, meaning "strong as a boar."
female. EVERILD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eoforhild, meaning "boar-battle."
female. EVETTE: Variant spelling of French Yvette, meaning "yew tree."
female. EVIE: Pet form of English Eve, meaning "life."
female. EVONNE: Variant spelling of French Yvonne, meaning "yew tree."
female. FAE: Variant spelling of English Fay, meaning "fairy."
female. FAIRUZA: English name derived from the Persian word firouzeh, meaning "turquoise."
female. FAITH: English name derived from the vocabulary word "faith." It is one of the Puritan virtue names; some others are Charity, Chastity, Honor, Hope, and Prudence.
female. FAITHE: Variant spelling of English Faith, meaning "faith."
female. FANCY: English name derived from the vocabulary word fancy, which is a contracted form of fantasy, meaning "desire, inclination, whim."
female. FANNI: Variant spelling of English Fanny, meaning "French."
female. FANNY: Pet form of English Frances, meaning "French."
female. FARAH (فراه): Arabic name meaning "joy."
female. FARLEY: English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements fearn "fern" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "fern meadow."
female. FARRAH: Variant spelling of Arabic Farah, meaning "joy."
female. FAUNA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Faunus, meaning "to favor." This is an alternate name for several mythological characters including Marica, Ops, and Terra.
female. FAWN: English name derived from the vocabulary word fawn, meaning "baby deer."
female. FAWNA: Variant spelling of English Fawn, meaning "baby deer."
female. FAY: English name derived from the vocabulary word fay, from Old English faie, meaning "fairy." This name was in use in the 19th century when an interest in medieval times and Arthurian legends--brought about mostly by Tennyson's Idylls of the King--led to the use of such names as Fay and Morgan, Percival, and Tristan.
female. FAYE: Variant spelling of English Fay, meaning "fairy."
female. FEDELMA: Variant spelling of English Fidelma, meaning "hospitable."
female. FELICE: French form of Latin Felicia, meaning "happy" or "lucky." Compare with masculine Felice.
female. FELICIA: Feminine form of Latin Felix, meaning "happy" or "lucky."
female. FELICITY: English form of French Félicie, meaning "happy" or "lucky."
female. FELINA: English name derived from the Latin word felinus, meaning "cat-like."
female. FELISE: English variant spelling of French Felice, meaning "happy" or "lucky."
female. FELISHA: English form of Latin Felicia, meaning "happy" or "lucky."
female. FENELLA: Scottish Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fionnghuala, meaning "white shoulder."
female. FERN: English name derived from the vocabulary word fern, from Old English fearn, meaning "fern," a type of leafy plant. The name was first used in the 19th century when flower, plant or other "dainty" names were popular.
female. FERNE: Variant spelling of English Fern, meaning "fern."
female. FIDELMA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Féidhelm, possibly meaning "hospitable."
female. FINELLA: Scottish Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fionnghuala, meaning "white shoulder."
female. FINOLA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fionnghuala, meaning "white shoulder."
female. FINUALA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fionnghuala, meaning "white shoulder."
female. FIONA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fíona, meaning "vine."
female. FIONOLA: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Fionnghuala, meaning "white shoulder."
female. FLICK: Pet form of English Felicity, meaning "happy" or "lucky."
female. FLICKA: Pet form of English Felicity, meaning "happy" or "lucky."
female. FLO: Short form of English/French Florence "blossoming" and Latin Flora "flower."
female. FLOELLA: Modern English compound name composed of Flo "blossoming/flower" and Ella "foreign; the other."
female. FLOR: English variant spelling of French Fleur, or perhaps just a short form of Latin Flora, both meaning "flower."
female. FLORA: Roman Latin name meaning "flower." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of flowers and spring. Compare with another form of Flora.
female. FLORE: English variant spelling of Roman Latin Flora, meaning "flower."
female. FLORENCE: English and French feminine form of Latin Florentius, meaning "blossoming." Compare with masculine Florence.
female. FLORETTE: English variant spelling of French Fleurette, meaning "little flower."
female. FLORI: Variant spelling of English Florrie, meaning "flower."
female. FLORINDA: English elaborated form of Roman Latin Flora, meaning "flower."
female. FLORRIE: English pet form of English/French Florence, meaning "blossoming."
female. FLORRY: Variant spelling of English Florrie, meaning "blossoming." Compare with masculine Florry.
female. FLOSSIE: English pet form of English/French Florence, meaning "blossoming."
female. FLOWER: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "flower," from Proto-Indo-European *bhlo-, meaning "to blossom, flourish."
female. FLURRY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word meaning "snow squall."
female. FORTUNE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin fortuna, meaning "fortune, luck."
female. FRAN: Short form of English Frances, meaning "French."
female. FRANCENE: English variant spelling of French Francine, meaning "French."
female. FRANCES: Feminine form of English Francis, meaning "French."
female. FRANCINE: Diminutive form of French Françoise, meaning "French."
female. FRANCISCA: Feminine form of Latin Franciscus, meaning "French."Feminine form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning "French."
female. FRANKIE: Unisex pet form of English Frances and Francis, both meaning "French."
female. FRANNIE: Pet form of English Frances, meaning "French."
female. FREA: Anglicized form of Danish Freya, meaning "lady, mistress."
female. FREDA: English short form of names ending with -freda.
female. FREDDA: Pet form of English Winifred, meaning "holy reconciliation."
female. FREDDIE: Unisex pet form of English Frederick and Latin Frederica, both meaning "peaceful ruler."
female. FREDERICA: Feminine form of Latin Fredericus, meaning "peaceful ruler." In use by the English and Portuguese.
female. FREIDA: Variant spelling of German Frieda, meaning "peaceful ruler." Compare with another form of Freida.
female. GABBIE: Pet form of English Gabriela, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
female. GABI: Pet form of English Gabriela, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
female. GABRIELA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gavriela, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God." Compare with another form of Gabriela.
female. GABRIELLA: Feminine form of Italian Gabriele, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
female. GABRIELLE: French feminine form of Latin Gabrielus, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
female. GABY: Pet form of English Gabriela, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
female. GAE: Variant spelling of English Gay, meaning "happy."
female. GAIL: Short form of English Abigail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. GAILA: Elaborated form of English Gail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. GALE: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word gale, meaning "sea storm." Variant spelling of English Gail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. GARDENIA: English name derived from the flower name, meaning simply "gardenia flower."
female. GARNET: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "garnet (the gem)," derived from a Middle English altered form of Old French (pome) grenate, "fruit full of seeds," the same source from which came the name of the precious stone.
female. GARNETTE: Feminine form of English unisex Garnet, meaning "garnet (the gem)."
female. GAY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "happy." Compare with masculine Gay.
female. GAYE: Variant spelling of English Gay, meaning "happy."
female. GAYLA: Variant form of English Gayle, meaning "father rejoices."
female. GAYLE: Variant spelling of English Gail, meaning "father rejoices."
female. GAYNOR: Medieval English form of French Guinevere, possibly meaning "white and smooth." Compare with masculine Gaynor.
female. GEENA: Variant spelling of English Gina, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. GEMMA: Italian name meaning "precious stone."
female. GENA: Pet form of English Eugenia, meaning "well born."
female. GENESIS (Γένεσις): English name of Greek origin, derived from the word genesis, meaning "creation, generation, origin, source," from gignesthai "to be born," which is related to genos "birth, descent, race." In the bible, this is the name of the first book of the Old Testament.
female. GENETTE: English variant spelling of French Jeanette, meaning "God is gracious."
female. GENEVA: Pet form of French Geneviève, probably meaning "race of women."
female. GENEVIEVE: English form of French Geneviève, probably meaning "race of women."
female. GENIA: Pet form of English Eugenia, meaning "well born."
female. GENIE: Pet form of English Eugenia, meaning "well born." This is also a pet form of English Genevieve, probably meaning "race of women."
female. GENISTA: English name derived from the Latin word for the "broom plant."
female. GENNA: Pet form of English Genevieve, probably meaning "race of women." Compare with another form of Genna.
female. GENNIE: Variant spelling of English Genny, probably meaning "race of women."
female. GENNY: Pet form of English Genevieve, probably meaning "race of women."
female. GENYA: Variant spelling of English Genia, meaning "well born."
female. GEORGEANNA: English compound name composed of Georgia "earth-worker, farmer" and Anna "favor; grace."
female. GEORGENE: English variant spelling French Georgine, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. GEORGETTE: Feminine form of French Georges, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. GEORGIA: Feminine form of English George, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. GEORGIANA: Feminine form of English George, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. GEORGIE: Unisex pet form of English George and Georgia, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. GEORGINA: Feminine form of English George, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. GEORGINE: Feminine form of French Georges, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. GERALDINE: Feminine form of English Gerald, meaning "spear ruler."
female. GERRY: Unisex pet form of English Gerald and Geraldine, meaning "spear ruler." Also used as a pet form of other names beginning with Ger-, meaning "spear."
female. GERTIE: Pet form of German Gertrude, meaning "spear strength."
female. GERTRUDE: German name composed of the elements ger "spear" and þruþ "strength," hence "spear strength."
female. GHISLAIN: Modern English name derived from Old French Giselle, meaning "pledge, hostage, noble offspring."
female. GHISLAINE: Variant spelling of English Ghislain, meaning "pledge, hostage, noble offspring."
female. GILDA: Old English name meaning "coated with gold; gilded." Compare with other forms of Gilda.
female. GILLIAN: English variant spelling of Roman Latin Jillian, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. GINA: Pet form of English Georgina, meaning "earth-worker, farmer." Also a pet form of other English names ending with -gina. Compare with other forms of Gina.
female. GINGER: English pet form of Latin Virginia, meaning "maiden, virgin." Sometimes also given as a spice name.
female. GINNIE: English pet form of Latin Virginia, meaning "maiden, virgin."
female. GINNY: Variant spelling of English Ginnie, meaning "maiden, virgin."
female. GITHA: Variant spelling of Middle English Gytha, meaning "strife, war."
female. GLADYS: Modern form of Old Welsh Gwladus, meaning "ruler."
female. GLENDA: Modern Welsh name composed of the words glân "clean, pure, holy" and da "good," hence "pure good."
female. GLENICE: Variant spelling of Welsh Glenys, meaning "holy, pure."
female. GLENNA: Feminine form of Scottish Glen, meaning "valley."
female. GLENYS: Modern Welsh name derived from the word glân, meaning "holy, pure."
female. GLORIA: Latin name derived from the word gloria, meaning "glory."
female. GLORY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "glory."
female. GODIVA: Old English name composed of the elements god "God" and gyfu "gift," hence "gift of God."
female. GOLDA (גּוֹלְדָה): Yiddish name meaning "golden." Compare with masculine Golda.
female. GOLDIE: From an English pet name meaning "a blonde." Compare with another form of Goldie.
female. GRACE: English name derived from the vocabulary word "grace," from Old French grace "pleasing quality, favor, good will, thanks," which in turn came from Latin gratia "pleasing quality, good will, gratitude," from gratus "pleasing, agreeable." In 1175 the word grace was defined as "God's favor or help."
female. GRACIE: Pet form of English Grace, meaning "pleasing, agreeable."
female. GRETA: Short form of Danish/Swedish Margareta, meaning "pearl."
female. GRETCHEN: Diminutive form of English Gretta ("pearl"), meaning "little pearl."
female. GRETEL: Pet form of German Grete, meaning "pearl."
female. GRETTA: English variant spelling of Danish/Swedish Greta, meaning "pearl."
female. GUENDOLEN: Variant spelling of Welsh Gwendolen, meaning "white ring."
female. GUINEVERE: French form of Welsh Gwenhwyvar, possibly meaning "white and smooth." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the queen consort of King Arthur, best remembered for her love affair with Arthur's chief knight Lancelot.
female. GUSSIE: Pet form of English Augusta, meaning "venerable."
female. GWEN: Welsh name derived from the word gwen, meaning "fair, holy, white." Also used as a short form of longer names containing gwen.
female. GWENDA: Welsh name composed of the elements gwen "fair, holy, white" and da "good," hence "fair and good."
female. GWENDOLEN: Welsh name composed of the elements gwen "fair, holy, white" and dolen "bow, ring," hence "white bow" or "white ring." In mythology, this is the name of King Locrine's wife.
female. GWENETH: Variant spelling of Welsh Gwyneth, meaning "luck, happiness."
female. GWENN: Variant spelling of Welsh Gwen, meaning "fair, holy, white."
female. GWENNETH: Variant spelling of Welsh Gwyneth, meaning "luck, happiness."
female. GWENYTH: Variant spelling of Welsh Gwenith, meaning "wheat."
female. GWYN: Welsh unisex name meaning "fair, holy, white."
female. GYNETH: Anglicized form of Welsh Gwyneth, meaning "luck, happiness." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the daughter of King Arthur, in Sir Walter Scott's The Bridal of Triermain.
female. GYPSY: Old English name meaning "Bohemian, rover."
female. GYTHA: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Gyða, meaning "strife, war."
female. HADASSA: Variant spelling of English Hadassah, meaning "myrtle tree."
female. HADASSAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Hadaccah, meaning "myrtle tree." In the bible, this is Esther's Hebrew name.
female. HADLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements hæð "heathland, heather, wasteland" and leah "clearing, field, meadow" hence "heather meadow."
female. HAIDEE: Modern English name, possibly derived from the Greek word aidoios, meaning "modest."
female. HAILEE: Variant spelling of English Hayley, meaning "hay field."
female. HAILEY: Variant spelling of English Hayley, meaning "hay field."
female. HALEIGH: Variant spelling of English Hayley, meaning "hay field."
female. HALEY: Variant spelling of English Hayley, meaning "hay field."
female. HALLIE: Variant spelling of English Hayley, meaning "hay field."
female. HANNA (Greek: Ἄννα): Greek form of Hebrew Channah, meaning "favor; grace." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a prophetess in Jerusalem.Short form of Latin Johanna, meaning "God is gracious."Variant spelling of English Hannah, meaning "favor; grace."
female. HANNAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Channah, meaning "favor; grace." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the mother of Samuel and wife to Elkanah.
female. HANNIE: Pet form of English Hannah, meaning "favor; grace."
female. HANNY: Pet form of English Hannah, meaning "favor; grace."
female. HAPPY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "happy." Compare with Gay and Merry.
female. HARMONIE: Variant spelling of English Harmony, meaning "concord, harmony."
female. HARMONY: English name derived from the vocabulary word harmony, from Greek Harmonia, meaning "concord, harmony."
female. HARMONY: English name derived from the vocabulary word harmony, from Greek Harmonia, meaning "concord, harmony."
female. HARPER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "harp player."
female. HARPER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "harp player."
female. HARRIET: Feminine diminutive form of English Harry, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HARRIET: Feminine diminutive form of English Harry, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HARRIETT: Variant spelling of English Harriet, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HARRIETT: Variant spelling of English Harriet, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HARRIETTA: Elaborated form of English Harriet, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HARRIETTA: Elaborated form of English Harriet, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HARRIETTE: Elaborated form of English Harriet, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HARRIETTE: Elaborated form of English Harriet, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HARTLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements heorot "hart, male deer" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "deer meadow."
female. HARTLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements heorot "hart, male deer" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "deer meadow."
female. HATTIE: Pet form of English Harriet, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HATTY: Variant spelling of English Hattie, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HAVEN: English unisex name derived from Middle English haven (Old English hæfen), meaning "haven, refuge."
female. HAYDEE: English variant form of Swiss Heidi, meaning "noble sort."
female. HAYDEN: English unisex name composed of the Old English elements heg "hay" and denu "valley," hence "hay valley."
female. HAYLEE: Variant spelling of English Hayley, meaning "hay field."
female. HAYLEIGH: Variant spelling of English Hayley, meaning "hay field."
female. HAYLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old English elements heg "hay" and leah "field, meadow, pasture," hence "hay field."
female. HAYLIE: Variant spelling of English Hayley, meaning "hay field."
female. HAZE: Short form of Old English Hazel, meaning "reddish-brown" or "hazel tree."
female. HAZEL: Old English name meaning "reddish-brown" or "hazel tree." The tree was so-named for the hazel color of its ripe hazel-nuts.
female. HEATHER: English name derived from the plant name, meaning "heather."
female. HEAVEN: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Old English heofon, meaning "home of God," earlier "sky."
female. HEBE: Latin form of Greek Hêbê, meaning "young." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of youth.
female. HEIDI: Swiss pet form of Old High German Adalheid, meaning "noble sort."
female. HELAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chel'ah, meaning "depraved" or "rust." In the bible, this is the name of a wife of Asher.
female. HELAINE: Variant spelling of Old French Elaine, possibly meaning "torch." In Malory's Morte D'Arthur (Death of Arthur), this is the name of the tragic figure who dies of grief because Sir Lancelot is unable to return her love.
female. HELEEN: Dutch form of Greek Helénē, probably meaning "torch."
female. HELEN: English form of French Hélène, probably meaning "torch." In mythology, this is the name of the most beautiful woman ever to exist whose abduction by Paris caused the Trojan war.
female. HELENA: Latin form of Greek Helénē, probably meaning "torch."
female. HELENE: German form of Greek Helénē, probably meaning "torch." Scandinavian form of Greek Helénē, probably meaning "torch."
female. HELGA: Icelandic name derived from Old Norse heilagr, meaning "holy; dedicated to the gods."
female. HELLEN: Variant spelling of English Helen, probably meaning "torch."
female. HENRIETTA: Latin form of French Henriette, meaning "little home-ruler."
female. HEPHZI-BAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chephtsiy-bahh, meaning "she is my desire." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of king Hezekiah.
female. HEPHZIBAH: Variant form of English Hephzi-bah, meaning "she is my desire." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of king Hezekiah.
female. HEPSIE: Pet form of English Hephzibah, meaning "she is my desire."
female. HESTER: Medieval Latin form of Persian Esther, meaning "star."
female. HETTIE: English pet form of Latin Hester "star" and English Harriet "little home-ruler."
female. HILARY: English unisex form of Latin Hilarius and Hilaria, meaning "joyful; happy." Originally, this was strictly a masculine name.
female. HILDA: Old German short form of longer names containing hild, meaning "battle." Icelandic and Scandinavian form of Old Norse Hildr, meaning "battle."
female. HILLARY: Variant spelling of English unisex Hilary, meaning "joyful; happy."
female. HOLLIE: Variant spelling of English Holly, meaning "holly."
female. HOLLIS: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from Old English holegn "holly" denoting someone who "lives near holly trees."
female. HOLLY: English name derived from the name of the evergreen shrub or tree.
female. HONEY: English name derived from the vocabulary word "honey." Also a term of endearment.
female. HONOR: American English form of Latin Honora, meaning "honor, valor."
female. HONOUR: British English form of Latin Honora, meaning "honor, valor."
female. HOPE: English name derived from the vocabulary word "hope." It is one of the Puritan virtue names; some others are Charity, Chastity, Faith, Honor, and Prudence.
female. HORTENSE: French form of Latin Hortensia, meaning "garden."
female. HOSANNA: Anglicized form of Greek Hōsanna, meaning "deliver us." In the bible, this was the cry of the people who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he entered Jerusalem.
female. HOSANNAH: Variant spelling of English Hosanna, meaning "deliver us."
female. HULDA: Scandinavian form of Old Norse Hulð, meaning "hidden, obscure, secret." Variant spelling of English Huldah, meaning "mole" or "weasel."
female. HULDAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chuldah, meaning "mole" or "weasel." In the bible, this is the name of a prophetess.
female. HUNTER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "hunter."
female. HYACINTH: English form of Latin Hyacintha, meaning "hyacinth flower."
female. HYLDA: English variant spelling of German Hilda, meaning "battle."
female. IDA: Norman name derived from Germanic id, meaning "work." Scandinavian form of Icelandic Iða, meaning "industrious."
female. IDELLE: French pet form of Norman Germanic Ida, meaning "work."
female. IDONY: Anglicized form of Latin Idonea, meaning "again to love."
female. IESHA: English variant spelling of Arabic Aisha, meaning "alive."
female. ILEAN: Variant spelling of English Eileen, meaning "beauty, radiance."
female. ILEEN: Variant spelling of English Eileen, meaning "beauty, radiance."
female. ILENE: Variant spelling of English Eileen, meaning "beauty, radiance."
female. IMOGEN: From a misspelling of the English Shakespearean name Innogen, meaning "girl, maiden."
female. IMOGENE: Variant spelling of English Imogen, meaning "girl, maiden."
female. INA: English and Scottish short form of longer names ending with -ina, such as Christina and Dolina. Compare with another form of Ina.
female. INDIA: English name derived from the country name, meaning "land of the Indus (river)."
female. INDIANA: English unisex name derived from the American state name, meaning "land of the Indians."
female. INDIGO: English unisex name, derived from vocabulary word indigo, from Greek indikon, meaning "blue dye from India."
female. INDY: Pet form of English unisex Indiana, meaning "land of the Indians."
female. INNES: Anglicized unisex form of Scottish Gaelic Aonghas, meaning "excellent valor."
female. INNOGEN: Original Celtic form of the misspelled English Shakespeare character name Imogen, derived from the Gaelic element inghean, meaning "girl, maiden."
female. IRELAND: English name derived from the country name, composed of the Irish goddess name Ériu and Old Saxon land "land," hence "land of Ériu" or "land of peace."
female. IRENE: Latin form of Greek Eirênê, meaning "peace." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of peace.
female. IRIS (Ίρις): Greek name meaning "rainbow." In mythology, this is the name of a rainbow goddess. In use by the English as a feminine name, and by the Jews as a unisex name.
female. IRMA: Short form of longer German names beginning with Irm-, meaning "entire, whole."
female. IRMALINDA: German name composed of the elements irmen "entire, whole" and lint "soft, tender," hence "entirely gentle."
female. IRMGARD: German name composed of the elements irmen "entire, whole" and gard "enclosure," hence "entirely protected."
female. ISABEL: Originally a Spanish form of Latin Isabella, meaning "God is my oath." It later became an English royal name and its popularity was enhanced by the fact that it was borne by Queen Isabella (1296-1358), despite the fact that she was a murderess.
female. ISABELLE: French form of Latin Isabella, meaning "God is my oath." In Arthurian legend, Isabelle of Cornwall is the name of the mother of Tristan.
female. ISADORA: Variant spelling of Latin Isidora, meaning "gift of Isis."
female. ISCAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yickah, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out." In the bible, this is the name of the sister of Lot.Contracted form of English Isaaca, meaning "he will laugh."
female. ISIDORA (Greek: Ισίδωρα, Russian: Исидора): Feminine form of Greek Isidoros, meaning "gift of Isis."Feminine form of Latin Isidorus, meaning "gift of Isis."Feminine form of Russian Isidor, meaning "gift of Isis."
female. ISLEEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Aisling, meaning "dream; vision."
female. ISOLDE: English form of French Iseult, derived from Germanic Ishild, meaning "ice battle." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the tragic princess who was the mistress of Tristram.
female. ISSY: Variant spelling of English Izzy, meaning "God is my oath."
female. IVA: Variant spelling of English Ivah, meaning "overthrow, overturn." Compare with other forms of Iva.
female. IVAH: English name derived from the biblical name of a region of Assyria, derived from Hebrew avvah, meaning "overthrow, overturn."
female. IVORY: English name derived from the vocabulary word for a material that comes from the tusks of elephants and is used in making jewelry.
female. IVVAH: Variant spelling of English Ivah, meaning "overthrow, overturn."
female. IVY: English name derived from the plant name, "ivy."
female. IZZIE: Variant spelling of English Izzy, meaning "God is my oath."
female. IZZY: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath." Compare with masculine Izzy.
female. JACINDA: English variant form of Latin Jacintha, meaning "hyacinth flower."
female. JACINTH: English form of French Jacinthe, meaning "hyacinth flower."
female. JACKALINE: English form of French Jacqueline, meaning "supplanter."
female. JACKALYN: Variant spelling of English Jacquelyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JACKI: Pet form of English Jackalyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JACKIE: Pet form of English Jackalyn, meaning "supplanter." Compare with masculine Jackie.
female. JACKLYN: Contracted form of English Jackalyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JACLYN: Variant spelling of English Jacklyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JACOBINA: Feminine form of English Jacob, meaning "supplanter."
female. JACQUELINE: Feminine form of French Jacques, meaning "supplanter."
female. JACQUELYN: English form of French Jacqueline, meaning "supplanter."
female. JADE: English unisex name derived from the name of the precious stone, meaning "jade."
female. JADEN: Elaborated form of English unisex Jade, meaning "jade."
female. JADYN: Variant spelling of English unisex Jaden, meaning "jade."
female. JAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yael, meaning "chamois," "ibex," or "mountain goat." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of Heber the Kenite who killed general Sisera, an enemy of the Israelites.
female. JAIDA: Elaborated feminine form of English unisex Jade, meaning "jade."
female. JAIDEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Jaden, meaning "jade."
female. JAIME: Variant spelling of English Jamie, meaning "supplanter." Compare with masculine Jaime.
female. JAIMEE: Variant spelling of English Jamie, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAIMIE: Variant spelling of English Jamie, meaning "supplanter." Compare with masculine Jaimie.
female. JAKI: Pet form of English Jackalyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAKKI: Pet form of English Jackalyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAMESINA: Scottish feminine form of English James, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAMI: Variant spelling of English Jamie, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAMIE: Feminine form of English James, meaning "supplanter." Compare with masculine Jamie.
female. JAN: English short form of names beginning with Jan-, most of which are feminine forms of John, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with masculine Jan.
female. JANCIS: Modern elaborated form of English Jan, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANE: English form of French Jehanne, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANEL: Variant spelling of English Janelle, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANELE: Variant spelling of English Janelle, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANELLA: Pet form of English Jane, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANELLE: Pet form of English Jane, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANENE: Variant spelling of English Janine, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANESSA: Elaborated form of English Jane, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANET: Anglicized form of Scottish Jennet, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANETTA: Elaborated form of English Janet, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANETTE: Elaborated form of English Janet, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANEY: Variant spelling of English Janie, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANICE: Elaborated form of English Jane, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANIE: Pet form of English Jane, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANINE: English form of French Jeannine, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANIS: Variant spelling of English Janice, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with masculine Janis.
female. JANNA: Elaborated form of English Jan, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with another form of Janna.
female. JANNAH: Variant spelling of English Janna, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANNETTE: Variant spelling of English Janette, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JANNINE: Variant spelling of English Janine, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JAQUALINA: English variant spelling of Latin Jacquelina, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAQUALINE: Variant spelling of English Jacquelyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAQUELINE: Variant spelling of English Jacquelyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAQUELYN: Variant spelling of English Jacquelyn, meaning "supplanter."
female. JARONA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yarona, meaning "to shout and sing."
female. JASMIN: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Persian yasmin, meaning "jasmine flower," a plant in the olive family. Compare with masculine Jasmin.
female. JASMINE: Variant spelling of English Jasmin, meaning "jasmine flower," a plant in the olive family.
female. JASMYN: Variant spelling of English Jasmin, meaning "jasmine flower," a plant in the olive family.
female. JAYDA: Elaborated feminine form of English unisex Jade, meaning "jade."
female. JAYDE: Elaborated feminine form of English unisex Jade, meaning "jade."
female. JAYDEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Jaden, meaning "jade."
female. JAYDON: Variant spelling of English unisex Jaden, meaning "jade."
female. JAYLA: Feminine form of English Jay, a short form of longer names beginning with the letter "J."
female. JAYLEE: Feminine form of English Jay, a short form of longer names beginning with the letter "J."
female. JAYMA: Variant form of English Jamie, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAYME: Variant spelling of English Jamie, meaning "supplanter."
female. JAYNA: Pet form of English Jane, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JAYNE: Variant spelling of English Jane, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JAYNIE: Variant spelling of English Janie, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JAZMIN: Variant spelling of English Jasmin, meaning "jasmine flower," a plant in the olive family.
female. JAZMINE: Variant spelling of English Jasmin, meaning "jasmine flower," a plant in the olive family.
female. JEAN: Scottish form of French Jeanne, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with masculine Jean.
female. JEANA: Variant spelling of English Gena, meaning "well born."
female. JEANETTA: English form of French Jeanette, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JEANETTE: Pet form of French Jeanne, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JEANIE: Pet form of Scottish Jean, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JEANINE: English variant spelling of French Jeannine, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JEANNA: English elaborated form of Scottish Jean, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JEANNETTE: Variant spelling of French Jeanette, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JEANNIE: Variant spelling of Scottish Jeanie, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JEANNINE: Pet form of French Jeanne, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JEDIDA: Variant spelling of English Jedidah, meaning "friend" or "beloved."
female. JEDIDAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yediydah, meaning "friend" or "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the mother of king Josiah.
female. JELISSA: Modern English name probably based on Greek Melissa, meaning "honey-sap."
female. JEMIMA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yemiymah, meaning "dove." In the bible, this is the name of one of Job's three daughters.
female. JEMMA: Variant spelling of Italian Gemma, meaning "precious stone."
female. JEN: Short form of English Jennifer, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENA: Variant spelling of English Gena, meaning "well born."
female. JENAE: Pet form of English Jennifer, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENELLE: Elaborated form of English Jen, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENESSA: Elaborated form of English Jen, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENI: Variant spelling of English Jenny, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENIFER: Variant spelling of English Jennifer, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENN: Variant spelling of English Jen, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENNA: Pet form of English Jennifer, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENNI: Variant spelling of English Jenny, meaning "white and smooth." Compare with another form of Jenni.
female. JENNICA: Elaborated form of English Jen, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENNIE: Variant spelling of English Jenny, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENNIFER: English form of French Guinevere, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JENNY: Pet form of English Jennifer, meaning "white and smooth."
female. JERA: English name derived from the Old Saxon runic letter jera, meaning "year."
female. JERI: Variant spelling of English Jerri, meaning "spear ruler."
female. JERRI: Variant spelling of English Jerry, meaning "spear ruler."
female. JERRIE: Variant spelling of English Jerry, meaning "spear ruler."
female. JERRY: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Gerry, meaning "spear ruler." Compare with masculine Jerry.
female. JERUSHA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeruwsha, meaning "dispossessor" or "possessed (by a husband)." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of King Uzziah.
female. JESCA: Contracted form of English Jessica, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out."
female. JESS: Short form of English Jessica meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out." Compare with masculine Jess.
female. JESSA: Pet form of English Jessica, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out."
female. JESSALYN: Elaborated form of English Jessa, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out."
female. JESSAMYN: English form of Latin Jessamine, meaning "jasmine flower," a plant in the olive family.
female. JESSI: Variant spelling of English Jessie, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out," and also "gift."
female. JESSICA: English Shakespearean name of the daughter of Shylock, probably based on Hebrew Yiska, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out."
female. JESSIE: Feminine form of English Jesse, meaning "gift." Pet form of English Jessica, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out."Pet form of Scottish Jean, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JESSIKA: Variant spelling of English Jessica, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out."
female. JESSYE: Variant spelling of English Jessie, meaning "one who beholds" or "one who looks out," and also "gift."
female. JETTA: Feminine form of English Jett, meaning "jet (the mineral)."
female. JEWEL: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "jewel."
female. JEWELL: Variant spelling of English Jewel, meaning "jewel."
female. JEZEBEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iyzebel ("Ba'al exalts," "unchaste," or "without cohabitation") and Greek Iezabel ("chaste, intact"). In the bible, this is the name of the evil wife of King Ahab. She was eaten by dogs as prophesied by Elijah.
female. JILL: English short form of Roman Latin Jillian, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JILLIAN: Early form of Roman Latin Juliana, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JILLIE: Pet form of English Jill, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JILLY: Variant spelling of English Jillie, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JINNY: Variant spelling of English Ginny, meaning "maiden, virgin." Compare with another form of Jinny.
female. JO: Short form of English Joanne, meaning "God is gracious." Also used as a short form of other names beginning with Jo-. Compare with masculine Jo.
female. JOAN: Medieval English contracted form of Old French Johanne, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with masculine Joan.
female. JOANDRA: Elaborated form of English Joanne, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JOANN: Variant spelling of English Joanne, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JOANNE: English form of French Johanne (Latin Joanna), meaning "God is gracious."
female. JOBETH: English compound name composed of Jo "God is gracious" and Beth "God is my oath."
female. JOCELIN: Feminine form of English unisex Jocelyn, meaning "Gaut."
female. JOCELINE: Feminine form of English unisex Jocelyn, meaning "Gaut."
female. JOCELYN: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Old French personal name Joscelin, meaning "Gaut."
female. JOCHEBED: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowkebed In the bible, this is the name of the mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses.
female. JOCOSA: Middle English feminine form of English unisex Joyce, meaning "lady."
female. JODENE: Elaborated form of English Jody, meaning "Jewess" or "praised."
female. JODI: Variant spelling of English Jody, meaning "Jewess" or "praised."
female. JODIE: Variant spelling of English Jody, meaning "Jewess" or "praised."
female. JODY: Pet form of English Judith, meaning "Jewess" or "praised." Compare with masculine Jody.
female. JOELLE: English form of French Joëlle, meaning "Jehovah is God" or "to whom Jehovah is God."
female. JOETTA: Pet form of English Jo, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JOHNA: Variant spelling of English Johnna, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JOHNNA: Feminine form of English John, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JOHNNIE: English unisex pet form of John and Johnna, both meaning "God is gracious."
female. JOI: Variant spelling of English Joy, meaning "joy."
female. JOISSE: Variant spelling of English Joyce, meaning "lady."
female. JOJO: Unisex pet form of English Joe "(God) shall add (another son)" and Jo "God is gracious."
female. JOLEEN: English variant spelling of French Jolene, meaning "pretty."
female. JONELLE: Pet form of English Jonie, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JONETTE: Diminutive form of English Jonie, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JONI: Variant spelling of English Jonie, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JONIE: Feminine form of English John, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JONNA: Variant spelling of English Johnna, meaning "God is gracious."
female. JONQUIL: English name derived from the name of the "jonquil flower," from Latin juncus, meaning "rush."
female. JOOLS: Variant spelling of English Jules, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JORDAN: Anglicized form of Greek Iordanes and Hebrew unisex Yarden, meaning "flowing down." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of a river in Palestine. In the New Testament, Jesus was baptized in this river by John the Baptist.
female. JORDANA: Feminine form of English unisex Jordan, meaning "flowing down."
female. JORDI: Variant spelling of English unisex Jordie, meaning "flowing down."
female. JORDIE: Pet form of English unisex Jordan, meaning "flowing down."
female. JORDON: Variant spelling of English unisex Jordan, meaning "flowing down."
female. JORDYN: Variant spelling of English unisex Jordan, meaning "flowing down."
female. JORIE: Short form of English Marjorie, meaning "pearl."
female. JORJA: Modern spelling of English Georgia, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. JOSEPHA: Feminine form of English Joseph, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
female. JOSEPHINE: English form of French Joséphine, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
female. JOSETTE: Pet form of French Joséphine, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
female. JOSIE: Pet form of English Josephine, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
female. JOSS: Pet form of English unisex Jocelyn, meaning "Gaut." Compare with strictly masculine Joss.
female. JOSSLYN: Feminine form of English unisex Jocelyn, meaning "Gaut."
female. JOY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "joy."
female. JOYCE: English unisex form of Norman French Josce, meaning "lord." In the Middle Ages, this was a masculine name, now it is almost strictly feminine.
female. JOYE: Variant spelling of English Joy, meaning "joy."
female. JUANITA: Pet form of Spanish Juana, meaning "God is gracious." This is the feminine form of Juanito.
female. JUDI: Variant spelling of English Judy, meaning "Jewess" or "praised."
female. JUDIE: Variant spelling of English Judy, meaning "Jewess" or "praised."
female. JUDITH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehuwdiyth, meaning "Jewess" or "praised." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of Esau. In the Book of Judith she beheads an Assyrian commander while he's sleeping.
female. JUDY: Pet form of English Judith, meaning "Jewess" or "praised."
female. JULES: Pet form of Roman Latin Julia, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULI: English variant spelling of French Julie, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULIA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Julius, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULIANA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Julianus, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULIANNA: Hungarian feminine form of Roman Latin Julianus, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."Polish feminine form of Roman Latin Julianus, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULIANNE: English feminine form of Roman Latin Julianus, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULIE: French form of Roman Latin Julia, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULIET: Pet form of French Julie, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULIETTE: Pet form of French Julie, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JULY: English name derived from the name of the month which was named after Julius Cæsar, hence "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
female. JUNE: English name derived from the name of the month which was named after the Roman goddess Juno, meaning "vital force."
female. JUNIPER: English name derived from the name of the "juniper tree."
female. JUSTICE: English unisex name derived from a Middle English and Old French byname for a fair-minded person, meaning "equity, justice."
female. JUSTINA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Justinus, meaning "fair, just." Compare with another form of Justina.
female. JUSTINE: Feminine form of English Justin, meaning "fair, just."
female. JUSTY: Unisex pet form of English Justin and Justine, both meaning "fair, just."
female. KACEY: Variant spelling of English Casey, meaning "she who entangles men."
female. KACIE: Variant spelling of English Kacey, meaning "she who entangles men."
female. KADENCE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Cadence, meaning "flow of rhythm."
female. KAE: Variant spelling of English Kay, a short form of names beginning with "K." Compare with masculine Kae.
female. KAELEA: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAELEE: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAETY: Variant spelling of English Katie, meaning "pure."
female. KAILA: Altered form of English Kayley, meaning "slender." Compare with another form of Kaila.
female. KAILEE: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAILEY: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAILYN: Variant spelling of English Kaylyn, meaning "girl."
female. KAITLIN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caitlín, meaning "pure."
female. KAITLYN: Variant spelling of English Kaitlin, meaning "pure."
female. KAITLYNN: Variant spelling of English Kaitlin, meaning "pure."
female. KALEIGH: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KALEY: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KALIE: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KALISHA: Modern English creation that is an elaborated form either of Lisha (a short form of longer names ending with -isha) or Alisha ("noble sort").
female. KALLA: Variant spelling of English Calla, meaning "beauty."
female. KALYN: Variant spelling of English Kaylyn, meaning "girl."
female. KALYSTA: English variant spelling of Latin Callista, meaning "most beautiful."
female. KAMRYN: English feminine form of Scottish unisex Cameron, meaning "crooked nose."
female. KANDACE: English variant spelling of Greek Kandake, meaning "prince of servants."
female. KANDI: Pet form of English Kandace, meaning "prince of servants."
female. KARA: Variant spelling of English Cara, meaning either "beloved" or "friend."
female. KARAUGH: Variant spelling of English Kara, meaning either "beloved" or "friend."
female. KAREN: Danish form of Greek Aikaterine, meaning "pure." This name was brought to America by Scandinavian settlers.
female. KARENA: Variant spelling of English Carina, meaning "beloved." Compare with another form of Karena.
female. KARENZA: Variant spelling of English Kerensa, meaning "love."
female. KARI: Variant spelling of English Carrie, meaning "man." Compare with another form of Kari.
female. KARINA: Variant spelling of English Carina, meaning "beloved." Compare with other forms of Karina.
female. KARISSA: Variant spelling of English Charissa, meaning "grace."
female. KARLA: Feminine form of German Karl, meaning "man."
female. KARLEE: Variant spelling of English Carlie, meaning "man."
female. KARLENE: Pet form of German Karla, meaning "man."
female. KARLY: Variant spelling of English Carly, meaning "man."
female. KAROLYN: English variant form of French Caroline, meaning "man."
female. KARON: English variant spelling of Danish Karen, meaning "pure."
female. KARRIE: Variant spelling of English Carrie, meaning "man."
female. KARYN: English variant spelling of Danish Karen, meaning "pure."
female. KARYNA: Variant spelling of English Carina which originally meant "shell of a nut," later "keel of a ship."
female. KASANDRA: English variant spelling of Latin Cassandra, meaning "she who entangles men."
female. KASEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Casey, meaning "vigilant, wakeful."
female. KASSIA: English variant spelling of Latin Cassia, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon. Compare with another form of Kassia.
female. KASSIDY: Variant spelling of English unisex Cassidy, meaning "curly(-headed)."
female. KASSY: Pet form of English Kassia, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KAT: Pet form of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATE: Pet form of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATEE: Variant spelling of English Katie, meaning "pure."
female. KATELIN: Variant spelling of English Kaitlin, meaning "pure."
female. KATELYN: Variant spelling of English Katelin, meaning "pure."
female. KATELYNN: Variant spelling of English Katelyn, meaning "pure."
female. KATEY: Variant spelling of English Katie, meaning "pure."
female. KATH: Short form of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATHARINE: Variant spelling of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATHARYN: Variant spelling of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATHERINE: English form of Latin Katherina, meaning "pure."
female. KATHERYN: Variant spelling of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATHERYNE: Variant spelling of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATHI: Variant spelling of English Kathy, meaning "pure."
female. KATHIE: Variant spelling of English Kathy, meaning "pure."
female. KATHLEEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caitlín, meaning "pure."
female. KATHLYN: Variant spelling of English Kathleen, meaning "pure."
female. KATHRYN: Variant spelling of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATHY: Pet form of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATIE: Pet form of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KATLYN: Variant spelling of English Kaitlin, meaning "pure."
female. KATRINA: Variant spelling of English Catrina, meaning "pure." Compare with another form of Katrina.
female. KATRIONA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Catríona and Scottish Gaelic Catrìona, both meaning "pure."
female. KATRYNA: Variant spelling of English Katrina, meaning "pure."
female. KATY: Variant spelling of English Katie, meaning "pure."
female. KAY: Short form of names beginning with the letter "K."
female. KAYCEE: English short form of longer names beginning with the letter "K." Compare with masculine Kay.
female. KAYE: Variant spelling of English Kay, a short form of longer names beginning with the letter "K."
female. KAYLA: Variant form of English Kayley, meaning "slender." Compare with another form of Kayla.
female. KAYLEAH: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAYLEE: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAYLEEN: Probably a variant spelling of English Kaylyn, meaning "girl."
female. KAYLEIGH: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAYLEY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caollaidhe, "descendant of Caolladhe," hence "slender."
female. KAYLIE: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAYLIN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cailín, meaning "girl."
female. KAYLY: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KAYLYN: Variant spelling of English Kaylin, meaning "girl."
female. KAYLYNN: Variant spelling of English Kaylin, meaning "girl."
female. KEARA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ciara, meaning "little black one."
female. KEAVY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhe, meaning "beloved, comely."
female. KEELAN: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a contracted form of the surname Keelahan, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Céileacháin, "descendant of Ceileachain," hence "little companion."
female. KEELEIGH: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KEELEY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, derived from the English personal name Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KEELIN: Variant spelling of English unisex Keelan, meaning "little companion."
female. KEELY: Variant spelling of English Keeley, meaning "slender."
female. KEEVA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhe, meaning "beloved, comely."
female. KEIGHLEY: Variant spelling of English Kayley, meaning "slender."
female. KEILA: Probably a variant spelling of English Kayla, meaning "slender."
female. KEIRA: Variant spelling of English Keara, meaning "little black one."
female. KEISHA: Modern form of English Keziah, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KEITHA: English feminine form of Scottish Keith, probably meaning "forest, wood."
female. KEITHIA: Variant spelling of English Keitha, probably meaning "forest, wood."
female. KELAN: Variant spelling of English unisex Keelan, meaning "little companion."
female. KELCEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Kelsey, meaning "ship-victory."
female. KELIA: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Kelly, meaning "bright-headed."
female. KELL: Short form of English unisex Kelly, meaning "bright-headed."
female. KELLEIGH: Feminine form of English unisex Kelly, meaning "bright-headed."
female. KELLEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Kelly, meaning "bright-headed."
female. KELLI: Feminine form of English unisex Kelly, meaning "bright-headed."
female. KELLY: Anglicized unisex form of Irish Gaelic Ceallach, meaning "bright-headed."
female. KELSEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Old Anglo-Saxon personal name Céolsige, meaning "ship-victory."
female. KELSI: Feminine form of English unisex Kelsey, meaning "ship-victory."
female. KELSIE: Feminine form of English unisex Kelsey, meaning "ship-victory."
female. KENDA: Feminine short form of English unisex Kendall, meaning "exalted effigy."
female. KENDAL: Variant spelling of English unisex Kendall, meaning "exalted effigy."
female. KENDALL: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Welsh masculine personal name Cynddelw, meaning "exalted effigy."
female. KENDRA: Feminine form of English Kendrick, meaning "keen power."
female. KENINA: Feminine form of English Kenneth, meaning both "comely; finely made" and "born of fire."
female. KENNA: Feminine form of English Kenneth, meaning both "comely; finely made" and "born of fire." Compare with another form of Kenna.
female. KENNEDY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use in honor of the assassinated American president John F. Kennedy, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Cinnéidigh, meaning "ugly head."
female. KENYA: Modern English name derived from the country name which was derived from the name of a mountain, probably from Kiinyaa, the Wakamba tribe's name for the mountain, meaning "mountain of the ostrich," because the mountain is said to have certain features of the ostrich when it is snow-covered. Compare with masculine Kenya.
female. KENZIE: Short form of Scottish unisex Mackenzie, meaning "comely, finely made."
female. KEREN-HAPPUCH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qeren happuwk, meaning "horn of antimony," a black paint used for eye-shadow. In the bible, this is the name of one of Job's daughters born after his trial.
female. KEREN-HAPUCH: Variant spelling of English Keren-happuch, meaning "horn of antimony," a black paint used for eye-shadow.
female. KEREN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qeren, meaning "horn (of an animal)." Also a short form of Keren-happuch, meaning "horn of antimony," a black paint used for eye-shadow.
female. KERENA: Variant form of English Keren, meaning "horn (of an animal)."
female. KERENHAPPUCH: Variant spelling of English Keren-happuch, meaning "horn of antimony," a black paint used for eye-shadow.
female. KERENHAPUCH: Variant spelling of English Keren-happuch, meaning "horn of antimony," a black paint used for eye-shadow.
female. KERENSA: English name derived from the Cornish word kerensa, meaning "love."
female. KERENZA: Variant spelling of English Kerensa, meaning "love."
female. KERI: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Kerry, meaning "Ciar's people."
female. KERRI: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Kerry, meaning "Ciar's people."
female. KERRIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Kerry, meaning "Ciar's people."
female. KERRY: English unisex name derived from the name of an Irish county, Ciarraí, meaning "Ciar's people." Variant spelling of English Carrie, meaning "man."
female. KERSTIN: Low German form of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."Swedish form of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KESHIA: Variant form of English Keisha, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KESTREL: English name derived from the name of the bird of prey, from Old French cresserelle, a derivative of cressele, meaning "rattle," in reference to the sound of the bird's cry.
female. KETURAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qetuwrah, meaning "incense." In the bible, this is the name of Abraham's second wife.
female. KETZIA: Variant spelling of English Kezia, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KEYSHA: Variant spelling of English Keisha, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KEZIA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qetsiyah, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon. In the bible, this is the name of the second daughter of Job, born after his trial.
female. KEZIAH: Variant spelling of English Kezia, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KIARA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ciara, meaning "little black one."
female. KIARRA: Variant spelling of English Kiara, meaning "little black one."
female. KIERA: Variant spelling of English Kiara, meaning "little black one."
female. KIERRA: Variant spelling of English Kiara, meaning "little black one."
female. KIERSTEN: Modern English spelling of Old English Kirsten, meaning "stone church," or Danish/Norwegian Kirsten, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KIKI: English pet form of names beginning with the letter "K."
female. KILEY: Variant spelling of English Kylie, meaning "slender." Compare with another form of Kiley.
female. KILIE: Variant spelling of English Kylie, meaning "slender." Compare with another form of Kilie.
female. KIM: Short form of English unisex Kimberley, meaning "King's City Meadow." Compare with another form of Kim.
female. KIMBERLEE: Feminine form of English unisex Kimberley, meaning "King's City Meadow."
female. KIMBERLEIGH: Feminine form of English unisex Kimberley, meaning "King's City Meadow."
female. KIMBERLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of a South African town first brought to the public's notice by the Boer War in the 19th century. The town was named for Lord Kimberley whose ancestors derived their name from a place in England composed of the Old English elements cyne "king," burg "city" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "King's City Meadow."
female. KIMBERLY: Feminine form of English unisex Kimberley, meaning "King's City Meadow."
female. KIMBERLYN: Modern English blend of Kimberly "King's City Meadow" and Lynn "lake."
female. KIMBRA: Pet form of English Kimberly, meaning "King's City Meadow."
female. KIMMY: Pet form of English Kimberly, meaning "King's City Meadow."
female. KINBOROUGH: Medieval English form of Anglo-Saxon Cyneburga, meaning "royal fortress."
female. KINGSLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of various places called Cyningesleah, composed of the Old English elements cyne "king," and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "king's meadow."
female. KIRSTEEN: Variant spelling of Scottish Kirstin, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KIRSTEN: Old English name meaning "stone church." Compare with another form of Kirsten.
female. KIRSTI: Finnish form of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KIRSTIE: Pet form of Scottish Kirstin, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KIRSTIN: Variant spelling of Scottish Kirstine, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KIRSTINE: Scottish form of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KIRSTY: Pet form of Scottish Kirstine, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KISHA: Variant spelling of English Keisha, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KIT: Pet form of English Katherine, meaning "pure." Compare with masculine Kit.
female. KITTI: Variant spelling of English Kitty, meaning "pure." Compare with another form of Kitti.
female. KITTY: Pet form of English Katherine, meaning "pure."
female. KIZZIE: Pet form of English Keziah, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KIZZY: Variant spelling of English Kizzie, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. KLARA: English form of Latin Clara, meaning "clear, bright."
female. KLAUDIA: English variant spelling of Roman Latin Claudia, meaning "lame." Compare with another form of Klaudia.
female. KODEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Kody, meaning "helper."
female. KODY: Variant spelling of English unisex Cody, meaning "helper."
female. KOLLEEN: Variant spelling of English Colleen, meaning "girl."
female. KOLOUR: English variant of the word "color" used as a name.
female. KORRINE: English variant spelling of French Corinne, meaning "maiden."
female. KORTNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Courtney, meaning "short nose."
female. KOURTNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Courtney, meaning "short nose."
female. KRIS: English unisex short form of longer names beginning with Kris-.
female. KRISSY: Variant spelling of English Chrissy, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRISTA: Variant spelling of Latin Christa, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ." Compare with another form of Krista.
female. KRISTAL: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. KRISTEEN: English form of French Christine, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRISTEL: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. KRISTEN: German form of French Christine, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRISTI: Variant spelling of English Kristy, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ." Compare with another form of Kristi.
female. KRISTIA: English variant spelling of French Christia, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRISTIE: Variant spelling of English Kristy, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRISTIN: Short form of Scandinavian Kristina and English Kristina, both meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRISTINA: English variant spelling of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ." Compare with another form of Kristina.
female. KRISTINE: English variant spelling of French Christine, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ." Compare with another form of Kristine.
female. KRISTY: Variant spelling of English Christy, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRYSTAL: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. KRYSTELLE: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. KRYSTEN: English variant spelling of German Kristen, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRYSTINA: English variant spelling of Latin Christina, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRYSTINE: English variant spelling of French Christine, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. KRYSTLE: Variant spelling of English Crystal, meaning "crystal, ice."
female. KYM: Feminine form of English unisex Kim, meaning "King's City Meadow."
female. KYRSTEN: English form of Scottish Kirsten, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. LACEY: Variant spelling of English Lacy, meaning "lace-like."
female. LACIE: Variant spelling of English Lacy, meaning "lace-like."
female. LACY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "lace-like."
female. LADONNA: Elaborated form of English Donna, meaning "lady."
female. LADY: Pet form of English Adelaide, meaning "noble sort." In some instances it may be derived from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "lady."
female. LAGINA: Modern elaborated form of English Gina, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
female. LAIDEY: Variant spelling of English Lady, meaning "noble sort."
female. LAINEY: English pet form of French Elaine, possibly meaning "torch."
female. LAKEISHA: Elaborated form of English Keisha, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. LAKESHIA: Variant spelling of English Lakeisha, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. LAKISHA: Variant spelling of English Lakeisha, meaning "cassia," a bark similar to cinnamon.
female. LALLA: English pet form of Greek Lalage, meaning "to babble."
female. LALLIE: English pet form of Greek Lalage, meaning "to babble."
female. LALLY: Variant spelling of English Lallie, meaning "to babble."
female. LANA: Short form of Latin Alana, possibly meaning "little rock." Compare with other forms of Lana.
female. LANEY: Variant spelling of English Lainey, possibly meaning "torch."
female. LARA: English variant spelling of Latin Laura, meaning "laurel." Compare with another form of Lara.
female. LARAINE: English variant spelling of French Lorraine, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LAREYNA: English elaborated form of French Lorraine, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LARI: English pet form of Latin Laura, meaning "laurel."
female. LARK: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, from Old English lawcere, meaning "song-bird."
female. LARYN: Variant spelling of English Lauren, meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LASHAWN: Modern feminine form of English Shawn, meaning "God is gracious."
female. LASHAY: Elaborated feminine form of English unisex Shay, probably meaning "strong."
female. LASHONDA: Elaborated form of English Shawna, meaning "God is gracious."
female. LATANYA: English elaborated form of Latin Tania, probably meaning "father."
female. LATASHA: English elaborated form of Russian Tasha, meaning "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day."
female. LATISHA: Variant spelling of English Letitia, meaning "happiness."
female. LATONYA: Elaborated form of English Tonya, possibly meaning "invaluable."
female. LATOYA: Elaborated form of English Toya, probably meaning "toy."
female. LAUDINE: French name, possibly a diminutive form of Latin laude ("praise"), hence "little praiseworthy one." In Arthurian legend, Laudine is known as the Lady of the Fountain, the ruler of the mystical Castle of Landuc near a magical spring in Broceliande Forest guarded by her husband Esclados. When water from this magic spring was poured onto a nearby basin, a huge storm would begin. Calogrenant did this and was beaten for it. To avenge his cousin, Ywain killed Esclados. He fell instantly in love with Laudine the moment he saw her. Laudine's servant Lunete talked her into marrying him.
female. LAURA: Feminine form of Latin Laurus, meaning "laurel." Or from Greek Lavra, meaning "an alley, a passage."
female. LAURAINE: English variant spelling of French Lorraine, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LAUREEN: English pet form of Latin Laura, meaning "laurel."
female. LAUREL: English name derived from the tree name. It is also used as a pet form of Latin Laura, meaning "laurel."
female. LAURELLE: Elaborated form of English Laurel, meaning "laurel."
female. LAUREN: Unisex form of English Laurence, meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LAURENA: Variant spelling of English Lorena, meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LAURENCIA: Feminine form of English Laurence, meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LAURENE: Variant spelling of English Lauren, meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LAURIE: Unisex pet form of English Lauren and Laurence, both meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LAURINDA: English elaborated form of Latin Laura, meaning "laurel."
female. LAURINE: English pet form of Latin Laura, meaning "laurel."
female. LAURISSA: English pet form of Latin Laura, meaning "laurel."
female. LAURYN: Variant spelling of English Lauren, meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LAVENA: American English name, probably derived from the name of the famous Caffé Lavena in Venus, Italy, established by Carlos Lavena in 1750, from Latin Lavinia, possibly meaning "purity."
female. LAVENDER: English color and flower name derived from the vocabulary word, from Anglo-Saxon lavendre, from Late Latin lavendula which may ultimately derive from lividus, meaning "bluish, livid." Since 1840, the word has had the meaning "pale purple."
female. LAVERN: Variant spelling of English Laverne, possibly meaning "spring-like; to be verdant." Compare with masculine Lavern.
female. LAVERNE: English form of Roman Latin Laverna, possibly meaning "spring-like; to be verdant." Compare with masculine Laverne.
female. LAVONE: Variant spelling of English Lavonne, meaning "yew tree."
female. LAVONNE: Modern English elaborated form of French Yvonne, meaning "yew tree."
female. LAWANDA: Modern English elaborated form of German Wanda, meaning "a Wend; a wanderer." A Wend was a term used to refer to migrant Slavs in the sixth century.
female. LAYTON: Variant spelling of English unisex Leighton, meaning "leek garden."
female. LEA: Old English name meaning "meadow." Compare with another form of Lea.
female. LEAH: Variant spelling of Old English Lea, meaning "meadow." Compare with other forms of Leah.
female. LEANN: English compound name composed of Lea "meadow" and Ann "favor; grace," hence "graceful meadow."
female. LEANNA: English compound name composed of Lea "meadow" and Anna "favor; grace," hence "graceful meadow."
female. LEANNE: English compound name composed of Lea "meadow" and Anne "favor; grace," hence "graceful meadow."
female. LEANORA: Short form of Latin Eleanora, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. LEATRICE: Modern English blend of Hebrew Leah "weary" and Italian Beatrice "voyager (through life)," hence "weary voyager."
female. LEDA (Λήδα): Greek name meaning "woman." In mythology, this is the name of the mother of Castor, Pollux and Helen.
female. LEE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the Old English word leah, meaning "meadow."
female. LEEANN: English compound name composed of Lee "meadow" and Ann "favor; grace," hence "graceful meadow."
female. LEENA: Variant spelling of English Lina, a short form of names ending with -lina. Compare with other forms of Leena.
female. LEESA: Variant spelling of English Lisa, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LEIA: English variant spelling of Hebrew Leah, meaning "weary." Compare with another form of Leia.
female. LEIGH: Variant spelling of English unisex Lee, meaning "meadow."
female. LEIGHTON: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements leac "leek" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "leek garden."
female. LENA: Pet form of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. LENORA: Pet form of Latin Eleanora, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. LENORE: Variant spelling of Latin Lenora, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. LEOLA: English feminine form of Latin Leo, meaning "lion." Compare with another form of Leola.
female. LEONA: Feminine form of Latin Leo, meaning "lion."
female. LEONE: English variant spelling of Latin Leona, meaning "lion." Compare with masculine Leone.
female. LEONORA: Short form of Italian Eleanora, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. LEONORE: Short form of German Eleonore, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. LEONTYNE: English form of French Léontine, meaning "lion-like."
female. LES: Short form of English unisex Lesley, meaning "garden of hollies."
female. LESIA: Elaborated form of English Lisa, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LESLEIGH: Feminine form of English unisex Lesley, meaning "garden of hollies."
female. LESLEY: Anglicized form of Scottish unisex Leslie, meaning "garden of hollies."
female. LESLIE: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the place name Lesslyn in Aberdeenshire which got its name from Gaelic leas cuilinn, meaning "garden of hollies."
female. LESLY: Variant spelling of English unisex Lesley, meaning "garden of hollies."
female. LESSIE: Feminine pet form of Scottish unisex Leslie, meaning "garden of hollies."
female. LETHA: Short form of English Aletha, meaning "truth."
female. LETITIA: English form of Latin Lætitia, meaning "happiness."
female. LETTICE: Middle English form of Latin Lætitia, meaning "happiness."
female. LETTIE: Pet form of Middle English Lettice, meaning "happiness."
female. LETTY: Variant spelling of English Lettie, meaning "happiness."
female. LEWELLA: Variant spelling of English Louella, meaning "famous warrior."
female. LEX: Short form of English unisex Alex, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. LEXA: English pet form of Latin Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. LEXI: Variant spelling of English Lexy, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. LEXIA: English short form of Latin Alexia, meaning "defender."
female. LEXIE: Variant spelling of English Lexy, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. LEXINE: Elaborated form of English Lexy, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. LEXUS: Short form of Latin unisex Alexus, meaning "defender."
female. LEXY: English pet form of Latin Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. LIANA: Short form of Latin Eliana, meaning "sun."
female. LIANE: Short form of French Éliane, meaning "sun."
female. LIBBIE: Variant spelling of English Libby, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LIBBY: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LIBERTY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin libertas, meaning "freedom."
female. LICIA: Short form of English names ending with -licia.
female. LIDDY: English pet form of Greek Lydia, meaning "of Lydia."
female. LILAC: English name derived from the name of the flowering bush.
female. LILI: Variant spelling of English Lily, meaning "lily." Compare with other forms of Lili.
female. LILIAN: English name derived from Latin Liliana, meaning "lily."
female. LILIANNE: Elaborated form of English Lilian, meaning "lily."
female. LILIAS: Scottish form of Latin Liliana, meaning "lily."
female. LILITA: Pet form of English Lily, meaning "lily."
female. LILITH (לִילִית): Hebrew form of Sumerian Lilitu, meaning "of the night." In mythology, this is the name of a Mesopotamian storm demon associated with the wind and thought to bear disease and death. In ancient Semitic folklore, it is the name of a night demon. The oldest story considers Lilith to be Adam's first wife. In the bible, this is simply a word for a "screech owl."
female. LILLI: Variant spelling of English Lily, meaning "lily."
female. LILLIA: Short form of English Lillian, meaning "lily."
female. LILLIAN: Variant spelling of English Lilian, meaning "lily."
female. LILLIE: Variant spelling of English Lily, meaning "lily."
female. LILLY: Variant spelling of English Lily, meaning "lily."
female. LILY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, lily, meaning simply "lily flower."
female. LINA: Short form of English names ending with -lina. Compare with other forms of Lina.
female. LINDA: English name probably derived from Germanic lindi, meaning "serpent." In some cases, it may have been derived from the Spanish word for "pretty."
female. LINDSAY: Scottish surname transferred to English unisex forename use, composed of the name Lincoln and the Old English word ey "wetland," hence "Lincoln's wetlands." In Scotland, this is strictly a masculine name.
female. LINDSEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LINDSIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LINDY: Pet form of English Linda, meaning "serpent."
female. LINETTE: Variant spelling of English Lynette, meaning "little lake."
female. LINN: English short form of Latin Linnaea, meaning "twin flower." Compare with other forms of Linn.
female. LINNET: Variant spelling of English Linette, meaning "little lake."
female. LINNETTE: Variant spelling of English Linette, meaning "little lake."
female. LINNIE: Pet form of English Linda, meaning "serpent."
female. LINSAY: Variant spelling of English Linsey, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LINSEY: Feminine form of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LINSY: Variant spelling of English Linsey, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LINZI: Variant spelling of English Linsey, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LIS: Short form of English Elisabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LISA: Variant spelling of English Liza, meaning "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Lisa.
female. LISANNE: English compound name composed of Lis "God is my oath" and Anne "favor; grace."
female. LISBETH: Contracted form of English Elisabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LISHA: Short form of English names ending with -isha or -licia.
female. LISSA: English short form of Greek Melissa, meaning "honey-sap."
female. LIVIA: Short form of English Olivia, probably meaning "elf army." Compare with another form of Livia.
female. LIVVY: Pet form of English Olivia, probably meaning "elf army."
female. LIZ: Short form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LIZA: Short form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Liza.
female. LIZBETH: Short form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LIZETTE: English form of French Lisette, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LIZZIE: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LIZZY: Variant spelling of English Lizzie, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LOGAN: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of a place in Ayrshire, meaning "hollow, lowland."
female. LOIS (Λωΐς): Greek name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "agreeable." In the bible, this is the name of the grandmother of Timothy. Compare with masculine Lois.
female. LOLA: Pet form of Spanish Dolores, meaning "sorrows."
female. LOLICIA: Modern English name, possibly a blend of Spanish Lola "sorrows" and Alicia "noble sort."
female. LONDON: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, denoting someone "from London." The name may have pre-Celtic roots, meaning something like "place at the unfordable river."
female. LORA: Latin name meaning "sorrowful." Compare with another form of Lora.
female. LORAINE: English variant spelling of French Lorraine, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LORAINNE: English variant spelling of French Lorraine, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LORAYNE: English variant spelling of French Lorraine, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LOREEN: English name composed of Lora "laurel" and the Irish diminutive suffix -een, hence "little laurel tree."
female. LORELLE: Variant spelling of English Laurel, meaning "laurel."
female. LOREN: Variant spelling of English unisex Lauren, meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LORENA: Elaborated form of English Loren, meaning "of Laurentum." Compare with another form of Lorena.
female. LORENE: Variant spelling of English Loreen, meaning "little laurel tree."
female. LORETTA: English form of Italian Lauretta, meaning "little laurel tree."
female. LORETTE: English form of French Laurette, meaning "little laurel tree."
female. LORI: Variant spelling of English Lorri, meaning "land of the people of Lothar." Compare with another form of Lori.
female. LORIE: Variant spelling of English Lorrie, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LORIN: Variant spelling of English unisex Loren, meaning "of Laurentum."
female. LORINA: Diminutive form of Latin Lora ("sorrowful"), meaning "little sorrowful one."
female. LORINDA: English elaborated form of Latin Lora ("sorrowful") or German Lora "laurel."
female. LORNA: Character name used by English novelist R.D. Blackmore, possibly of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "forlorn, forsaken, lost."
female. LORRAINE: French surname transferred to forename use, from the name of a French province, Lorraine, from Latin Lotharingia, meaning "land of the people of Lothar." In use by the English and Scottish.
female. LORRI: English pet form of French Lorraine, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LORRIE: Variant spelling of English Lorri, meaning "land of the people of Lothar."
female. LOTTIE: Pet form of French Charlotte, meaning "man."
female. LOTUS: English name derived from the flower name, from Latin lotus, from Greek lotos, a name for various kinds of plants before it came to designate the Egyptian "white lotus." The Greek word may ultimately come from Hebrew lowt, meaning "covering, veil."
female. LOU: English unisex short form of French Louis and Louise, both meaning "famous warrior."
female. LOUANNA: English compound name composed of Lou "famous warrior" and Anna "favor; grace."
female. LOUELLA: Feminine pet form of English unisex Lou, meaning "famous warrior."
female. LOUISA: Latin form of French Louise, meaning "famous warrior."
female. LOUISE: Feminine form of French Louis, meaning "famous warrior."
female. LOUIZA: English variant spelling of Latin Louisa, meaning "famous warrior."
female. LOVE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Old English lufu, meaning "affection, friendliness, love." Compare with masculine Love.
female. LUANN: English compound name composed of Lou "famous warrior" and Ann "favor; grace."
female. LUANNE: Variant spelling of English Louanna, meaning "famous warrior" and "favor; grace."
female. LUCILE: English variant spelling of French Lucille, meaning "little light."
female. LUCILLE: French form of Roman Latin Lucilla, meaning "little light."
female. LUCY: English form of French Lucie, meaning "light."
female. LUELLA: Variant spelling of English Louella, meaning "famous warrior."
female. LUNET: Middle English form of French Lunete, meaning "idol, image."
female. LUVINIA: English variant spelling of Latin Lavinia, possibly meaning "purity."
female. LUX: English unisex name derived from the Latin word lux, meaning "light."
female. LYDA: English contracted form of Greek Lydia, meaning "of Lydia."
female. LYDIA (Λ� δία): Greek name meaning "of Lydia." In the bible, this is the name of a woman who was converted to Christianity by Paul.
female. LYNDA: Variant spelling of English Linda, meaning "serpent."
female. LYNDI: Pet form of English Lynda, meaning "serpent."
female. LYNDSAY: Feminine form of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LYNDSEA: Feminine form of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LYNDSEY: Feminine form of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LYNET: Variant spelling of English Lynette, meaning "little lake."
female. LYNETTE: English diminutive form of Welsh Lyn ("lake"), meaning "little lake." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the sister of Lyonesse.
female. LYNN: Welsh name derived from the word llyn, meaning "lake."
female. LYNNA: English elaborated form of Welsh Lynn, meaning "lake."
female. LYNNE: Variant spelling of Welsh Lynn, meaning "lake."
female. LYNNETTE: Variant spelling of English Lynette, meaning "little lake."
female. LYNSAY: Feminine form of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LYNSEY: Feminine form of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
female. LYRA: English name derived from the constellation name, meaning "lyre."
female. LYRICA: Modern English name derived from Latin lyrica "lyric poem," from French lyrique "short poem expressing personal emotion," from Latin lyricus "of or for the lyre," from Greek lyrikos "singing to the lyre."
female. LYS: Short form of English Lysandra, meaning "freer; liberator."
female. LYSANDRA: Feminine form of English Lysander, meaning "freer; liberator." Compare with another form of Lysandra.
female. LYSANNE: English compound name composed of English Lys "freer; liberator" and French Anne "favor; grace."
female. LYSETTE: English form of French Lisette, meaning "God is my oath."
female. LYSSA: Short form of English Alyssa, meaning either "noble sort" or "alyssum flower."
female. MAACHAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Maakah, meaning "to press, to squeeze," i.e. "oppression." In the bible this is the name of many characters, including one of King David's wives, and a son of Nahor.
female. MAB: Possibly an Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Meadhbh, meaning "intoxicating." Short form of English Mabel, meaning "lovable."
female. MABEL: Medieval short form of English Amabel, meaning "lovable."
female. MABELLA: Pet form of English Mabel, meaning "lovable."
female. MABELLE: English name derived from the French phrase ma belle, meaning "my beautiful one."
female. MABLE: Variant spelling of English Mabel, meaning "lovable."
female. MACEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a variant form of the surname Massey which was originally a pet form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God."
female. MACIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Macey, meaning "gift of God."
female. MACKENZIE: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coinnich "son of Coinneach," hence "comely; finely made."
female. MACY: Variant spelling of English unisex Macey, meaning "gift of God."
female. MADALYN: English variant spelling of French Madeline, meaning "of Magdala."
female. MADDIE: Pet form of French Madeline, meaning "of Magdala."
female. MADDISON: Variant spelling of English unisex Madison, meaning "son of Madde."
female. MADELINE: Variant spelling of French Madeleine, meaning "of Magdala."
female. MADELYN: English variant spelling of French Madeline, meaning "of Magdala."
female. MADGE: Pet form of English Margaret, meaning "pearl."
female. MADISON: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "son of Madde."
female. MADISYN: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Madison, meaning "son of Madde."
female. MADLYN: Contracted form of English Madelyn, meaning "of Magdala."
female. MADOLINE: English variant spelling of French Madeline, meaning "of Magdala."
female. MADONNA: English name derived from a Latin title of the Virgin Mary, meaning "my lady."
female. MADYSON: Feminine form of English unisex Madison, meaning "son of Madde."
female. MAE: Variant spelling of English May, a pet form of Margaret, meaning "pearl," and Mary, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MAEGAN: Variant spelling of English Meagan, meaning "pearl."
female. MAEV: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Meadhbh, meaning "intoxicating."
female. MAEVA: Variant spelling of English Maeve, meaning "intoxicating."
female. MAEVE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Meadhbh, meaning "intoxicating." In mythology, this is the name of a warrior queen of Connacht, the wife of Ailill.
female. MAEVEEN: Pet form of English Maeve, meaning "intoxicating."
female. MAG: Short form of English Maggie, meaning "pearl."
female. MAGDALEN: Old English form of Latin Magdalena, meaning "of Magdala."
female. MAGDALENE: English and German form of Greek Magdalēnē, meaning "of Magdala." In the bible, this is the name of a woman who was cleansed of sin by Jesus and remained with him throughout his ministry, and witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection.
female. MAGGIE: Pet form of English Margaret, meaning "pearl."
female. MAGNOLIA: English name derived from the name of the flowering tree.
female. MAHALA: Variant spelling of English unisex Mahalah, meaning "disease."
female. MAHALAH: Variant spelling of English unisex Mahlah, meaning "disease." In the bible, this is the name of a Gileadite (sex uncertain), and the name of the eldest of Zelophehad's five daughters.
female. MAHALATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Machalath, meaning "stringed instrument." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of Ishmael.
female. MAHLAH: English unisex form of Hebrew unisex Machlah, meaning "disease." In the bible, this is the name of a Gileadite (sex uncertain), and the name of the eldest of Zelophehad's five daughters.
female. MAIDIE: From an English byname derived from a pet form of the word maid, meaning "young woman."
female. MAISIE: Anglicized form of Scottish Mysie, a pet form of Mairead (English Margaret), meaning "pearl."British English name meaning "field."
female. MAKAYLA: Variant spelling of English Michaela, meaning "who is like God?"
female. MAKEDA: Variant spelling of English Makkedah, meaning "place of shepherds."
female. MAKENNA: Variant spelling of English Mckenna, meaning "born of fire."
female. MAKENZIE: Feminine form of English unisex Mackenzie, meaning "comely, finely made."
female. MAKKEDAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Maqqedah, meaning "place of shepherds." In the bible, this is the name of a place in Judah, near Beth Horon, mentioned in Joshua 15:41. 
female. MALA (Hindi: माला): Hindi name meaning "necklace." In use by the Romani. Old English name meaning "meeting place."
female. MALACH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Malak, meaning "angel, messenger." In the bible, malak is a word used to denote a messenger from God or from a private individual.
female. MALANDRA: Modern English compound name composed of Mal- ("dark, black") from Malinda, and Sandra "defender of mankind."
female. MALEAH: English variant spelling of Hawaiian Malia, a form of Latin Maria, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MALINA: Feminine form of English Malcolm, meaning "devotee of St Columba." Compare with other forms of Malina.
female. MALINDA: Variant spelling of English Melinda, meaning either "black/dark serpent" or "sweet serpent."
female. MALLORY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a Norman French byname for an unfortunate person, from Old French malheure, meaning "unfortunate, unhappy, unlucky."
female. MALVINA: This name was invented by the Scottish poet James Macpherson, based on the Gaelic term mala mhin, meaning "smooth-brow."
female. MAMIE: Pet form of English Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion," and Margaret "pearl."
female. MANDI: Variant spelling of English Mandy, meaning "lovable."
female. MANDY: Pet form of English Amanda, meaning "lovable."
female. MARA (מָרָה): Hebrew name meaning "bitter." In the bible, this is the name that Naomi gave herself after the death of her husband and sons.
female. MARALYN: Variant spelling of English Marilyn, a compound name meaning "rebel-lake."
female. MARCELYN: English variant spelling of French Marceline, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
female. MARCI: Pet form of Roman Latin Marcia, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
female. MARCIA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Marcius, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
female. MARCIE: Variant spelling of English Marcy, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
female. MARCY: English pet form of Roman Latin Marcia, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
female. MARE: Latin name meaning "sea." Compare with another form of Mare.
female. MAREE: English variant spelling of French Marie, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MARGARET: English form of French Marguerite, meaning "pearl."
female. MARGARITA: Latin form of Greek Margarites, meaning "pearl."
female. MARGE: Short form of English Margaret, meaning "pearl."
female. MARGERY: Medieval form of English Margaret, meaning "pearl."
female. MARGIE: Pet form of English Margaret, meaning "pearl."
female. MARGO: English variant spelling of French Margot, meaning "pearl."
female. MARGOT: Pet form of French Marguerite, meaning "pearl."
female. MARIA (Greek: Μαρία): Greek form of Hebrew Miryam, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the mother of Jesus and a sister of Lazarus. Latin form of Greek or Aramaic Mariam, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MARIABELLA: English compound name composed of Latin Maria "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion," and Bella "God is my oath" or "beautiful."
female. MARIAH: English variant spelling of Latin Maria, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."Variant spelling of English Moriah, meaning "chosen by God."
female. MARIAN: Medieval variant spelling of French Marion, meaning "little rebel." Compare with masculine Marian.
female. MARIANA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Marianus, meaning "like Marius."
female. MARIANNE: French form of Latin Marianna, meaning "like Marius."
female. MARIE: French form of Latin Maria, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MARIEL: English variant spelling of French Marielle, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MARIELLE: Pet form of French Marie, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MARIGOLD: English name derived from the flower name, composed of the name Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and the word "gold."
female. MARILENA: Elaborated form of English Mary, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MARILENE: Elaborated form of English Mary, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MARILOU: English compound name composed of Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Lou "famous warrior."
female. MARILYN: Modern English compound name composed of Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion," and Lyn "lake," hence "rebel-lake."
female. MARILYNN: Variant spelling of English Marilyn, meaning "rebel-lake."
female. MARINA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Marinus, meaning "of the sea."
female. MARINDA: Perhaps a transposed form of English Miranda, meaning "admirable."
female. MARIS: English religious name derived from the last element of a title of the Virgin Mary, stella maris, "star of the sea," hence "of the sea." Compare with masculine Maris.
female. MARISA: Modern elaborated form of Latin Maria, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion." Variant spelling of English Marissa, meaning "of the sea."
female. MARISE: Variant spelling of English Marissa, meaning "of the sea."
female. MARISELA: Elaborated form of English Maris, meaning "of the sea."
female. MARISSA: Modern English name derived from Latin maris, meaning "of the sea."
female. MARJE: Variant spelling of English Marge, meaning "pearl."
female. MARJETA: Slovene form of English Margaret, meaning "pearl."
female. MARJORIE: Variant spelling of English Margery, meaning "pearl."
female. MARJORY: Variant spelling of English Marjorie, meaning "pearl."
female. MARLA: English pet form of Latin Marlena, meaning "rebel of Magdala."
female. MARLEE: Variant spelling of English Marlie, meaning "rebel of Magdala."
female. MARLEEN: English variant form of Latin Marlena, meaning "rebel of Magdala."
female. MARLENA: Contracted form of Latin Maria Magdalena, meaning "rebel of Magdala."
female. MARLENE: German form of Latin Marlena, meaning "rebel of Magdala."
female. MARLEY: Variant spelling of English Marlie, meaning "rebel of Magdala."
female. MARLIE: Pet form of English Marleen, meaning "rebel of Magdala."
female. MARLY: Variant spelling of English Marlie, meaning "rebel of Magdala."
female. MARLYN: Contracted form of English Marilyn, meaning "rebel-lake."
female. MARNI: English pet form of Roman Latin Marina, meaning "of the sea."
female. MARNIE: Variant spelling of English Marni, meaning "of the sea."
female. MARSHA: English variant spelling of Latin Marcia, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
female. MARSHAN: Modern English blend of Marsha "defense" or "of the sea" and Anne "favor; grace."
female. MARTA: Italian and Spanish form of Greek Martha, meaning "lady, mistress."
female. MARTHA (Hebrew: מַרְתָּה, Aramaic: מַרְתָּא, Greek: Μάρθα): Greek name of Aramaic origin, meaning "lady, mistress." In the bible, this is the name of a sister of Lazarus.
female. MARTINA: Feminine form of Latin Martinus, meaning "of/like Mars."
female. MARVA: Feminine form of English Marvin, meaning "marrow-eminent."
female. MARY: Middle English form of French Marie (Greek & Latin Maria), meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the mother of Jesus and a sister of Lazarus.
female. MARYANN: Variant spelling of English Maryanne, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and "favor/grace."
female. MARYANNA: English compound name composed of Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Anna "favor; grace."
female. MARYANNE: English compound name composed of Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Anne "favor; grace."
female. MARYBETH: English compound name composed of Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Beth "God is my oath."
female. MARYLOU: English compound name composed of Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Lou "famous warrior."
female. MARYLU: Variant spelling of English Marylou, a compound name meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and "famous warrior."
female. MARYLYN: Variant spelling of English Marilyn, meaning "rebel-lake."
female. MARYVONNE: English compound name composed of Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Yvonne "yew tree."
female. MATHILDA: Latin form of Teutonic Mechthild, meaning "mighty in battle." Scandinavian form of Teutonic Mechthild, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. MATILDA: English form of Latin Mathilda, meaning "mighty in battle." Variant spelling of Scandinavian Mathilda, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. MATTIE: Pet form of English Matilda, meaning "mighty in battle." Compare with masculine Mattie.
female. MATTY: Variant spelling of English Mattie, meaning "mighty in battle." Compare with masculine Matty.
female. MAUD: English form of French Maude, meaning "mighty in battle." Compare with another form of Maud.
female. MAUDE: Pet form of Norman French Mathilde, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. MAUDIE: Pet form of English Maud, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. MAULD: Middle English form of Norman French Mathilde, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. MAURA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Máire, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion." Compare with another form of Maura.
female. MAUREEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Máirín, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MAURENE: Variant spelling of English Maureen, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MAURINE: Variant spelling of English Maureen, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MAVIS: English bird name, meaning "song thrush."
female. MAVREENA: Variant spelling of English Maureen, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MAXENE: Variant spelling of English Maxine, meaning either "the greatest rival" or "the stream of Mack."
female. MAXINE: Feminine form of English Max, meaning either "the greatest rival" or "the stream of Mack."
female. MAY: English name sometimes given to baby girls born in the month of May which was named after the Greek goddess Maia, meaning "nursing mother." Pet form of English Margaret "pearl" and Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MAYBELLE: Elaborated form of English Mabel, meaning "lovable."
female. MAYBELLINE: Pet form of English Mabel, meaning "lovable."
female. MAYME: Variant spelling of English Mamie, a pet form of both Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Margaret "pearl."
female. MAYRA: Elaborated form of English May, a pet form of English Margaret "pearl" and Mary "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MCKAYLA: Variant spelling of English Michaela, meaning "who is like God?"
female. MCKENNA: Irish and Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cionaodha, meaning "son of Cionaodh," hence "born of fire."
female. MCKENZIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Mackenzie, meaning "comely, finely made."
female. MEAD: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, denoting someone who "lives by a meadow."
female. MEADE: Variant spelling of English unisex Mead, meaning "lives by a meadow."
female. MEADOW: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "meadow."
female. MEAGAN: Modern English form of Welsh Megan, meaning "pearl."
female. MEAVE: Variant spelling of English Maeve, meaning "intoxicating."
female. MEED: Variant spelling of English unisex Mead, meaning "lives by a meadow."
female. MEG: Pet form of English Margaret, meaning "pearl."
female. MEGAN: Pet form of Welsh Mared, meaning "pearl."
female. MEGGIE: Pet form of English Margaret, meaning "pearl."
female. MEL: Unisex short form of English names beginning with Mel-.
female. MELANIE: English form of French Mélanie, meaning "black, dark."
female. MELANTHA: English name thought to probably be an elaborated form of the Greek word anthos, meaning "flower."
female. MELANY: Variant spelling of English Melanie, meaning "black, dark."
female. MELBA: From the surname of a 19th century singer who took the name from the city of her birth, Melbourne, Australia, meaning "mill stream."
female. MELIA: Short form of English Amelia, meaning "work."
female. MELICENT: Variant spelling of English Millicent, meaning "strong worker."
female. MELINDA: Modern English compound name composed of Mel- (from Melissa ("sweet") or Melanie "black, dark") and Linda "serpent," hence "black/dark serpent" or "sweet serpent."
female. MELIORA: Modern English name derived from the Latin word meliora, meaning "always improving."
female. MELISA: English variant spelling of Greek Melissa, meaning "honey-sap."
female. MELISSA (Μέλισσα): Greek name derived from the word melissa, meaning "honey-sap." In mythology, this is the name of a nymph who cared for Zeus in his infancy.
female. MELLE: Breton form of English Mary, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MELLONY: Variant spelling of English Melanie, meaning "black, dark."
female. MELODY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "melody."
female. MELVA: Feminine form of English Melvin, meaning "bad settlement."
female. MELVEEN: Feminine form of English Melvin, meaning "bad settlement."
female. MELYSSA: Modern English variant spelling of Greek Melissa, meaning "honey-sap."
female. MERCEDES: Spanish name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, María de las Mercedes ("Mary of Mercies"), meaning "mercies."
female. MERCIA: Latin form of English Mercy, meaning "mercy."
female. MERCY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "forgiveness, mercy."
female. MEREDITH: English unisex name derived from Welsh Meredydd, probably meaning "sea day" or "sea sun."
female. MERIDETH: Feminine variant of English unisex Meredith, meaning "sea day" or "sea sun."
female. MERIEL: Variant spelling of English Muriel, meaning "sea-bright."
female. MERILYN: Variant spelling of English Marilyn, meaning "rebel-lake."
female. MERIT: Compare with another form of Merit.English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin meritus, meaning "deserving." Variant spelling of English unisex Merritt, meaning "boundary gate."
female. MERIWETHER: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a byname for someone having a sunny disposition, composed of the Middle English elements merry "cheerful, lively" and wether "weather," hence "cheerful weather."
female. MERLA: Feminine form of English unisex Merle, meaning "blackbird."
female. MERLE: English unisex name, derived from the Old French word merle, meaning "blackbird." It first came to public notice in the 1930s with the actress Merle Oberon, and is mostly given to girls.
female. MERLETTA: Feminine pet form of English unisex Merle, meaning "blackbird."
female. MERLYN: Unisex form of English Merlin, meaning "sea fort."
female. MERRILL: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the personal name Meriel, meaning "sea-bright."
female. MERRILYN: Variant spelling of English Marilyn, meaning "rebel-lake."
female. MERRITT: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the Old English term moere gaet, meaning "boundary gate."
female. MERRY: Originally a form of English Mercy "forgiveness, mercy," today it this name is usually chosen form its association with the word "cheerful" and "jolly."
female. MERYL: Variant spelling of English unisex Merrill, meaning "sea-bright."
female. MERYLE: Variant spelling of English unisex Merrill, meaning "sea-bright."
female. MICHAELA: Feminine form of English Michael, meaning "who is like God?"
female. MICHAL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Miykal, meaning "who is like God." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of king Saul. Compare with masculine Michal.
female. MICHAYLA: Variant spelling of English Michaela, meaning "who is like God?"
female. MICHELLE: Feminine form of French Michel, meaning "who is like God?"
female. MICHELYNE: English variant spelling of French Micheline, meaning "who is like God?"
female. MICKEY: Unisex pet form of English Michael and Michaela, both meaning "who is like God?"
female. MIDGE: Variant spelling of English Madge, meaning "pearl."
female. MIGNON: English name derived from the French word mignon, meaning "charming, delicate, pretty."
female. MIGNONETTE: English name derived from a diminutive form of the French word mignon ("charming, delicate, pretty"), hence "little delicate one."
female. MIKAYLA: Variant spelling of English Michaela, meaning "who is like God?"
female. MIKKI: Pet form of English Michaela, meaning "who is like God?"
female. MILDRED: Modern spelling of Middle English Mildredd, meaning "gentle strength."
female. MILDREDD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Mildryth, meaning "gentle strength."
female. MILDRETH: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Mildryth, meaning "gentle strength."
female. MILICENT: Variant spelling of English Milisent, meaning "strong worker."
female. MILISENT: English variant spelling of Norman French Melisent, meaning "strong worker."
female. MILLA: English short form of Roman Latin Camilla, possibly meaning "attendant (for a temple)."
female. MILLESANT: Variant spelling of English Milisent, meaning "strong worker."
female. MILLICENT: Variant spelling of English Milicent, meaning "strong worker."
female. MILLIE: Pet form of English Milicent, meaning "strong worker."
female. MILLY: Variant spelling of English Millie, meaning "strong worker."
female. MINDY: Pet form of English Melinda, meaning "black/dark serpent" or "sweet serpent."
female. MINNIE: Pet form of German Wilhelmina, meaning "will-helmet."
female. MINTA: English form of Latin Mintha, meaning "mint."
female. MINTY: Pet form of English Minta, meaning "mint."
female. MIRA: Variant spelling of English Myra, meaning "myrrh." Compare with other forms of Mira.
female. MIRABEL: English name derived from French Mirabelle, meaning "wonderful."
female. MIRACLE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin miraculum, meaning "marvel, wonder."
female. MIRANDA: English Shakespearean name, derived from Latin mirandus, meaning "worthy of admiration."
female. MIRIAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Miryam, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion." In the bible, this is the name of a woman of Judah, and the sister of Aaron and Moses.
female. MISSIE: Variant spelling of English Missy, meaning "honey-sap."
female. MISSY: Pet form of English Melissa, meaning "honey-sap."
female. MISTI: Variant spelling of English Misty, meaning "dim, cloudy, vague."
female. MISTY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "dim, cloudy, vague." It is often chosen as a name because of the mental images it evokes, such as a misty autumn morning or a hazy tropical island.
female. MO: Pet form of English Maureen, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion." Compare with masculine Mo.
female. MODESTY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Middle French modestie, from Latin modestus, meaning "moderate, sober."
female. MOIRA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Máire, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MOLL: Short form of English Molly, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MOLLIE: Variant spelling of English Molly, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MOLLY: Pet form of English Mary, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MONA: Compare with another form of Mona.Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Muadhnait, meaning "little noble one."Short form of English Monica, possibly meaning "advise, counsel."
female. MONAT: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Muadhnait, meaning "little noble one."
female. MONDAY: English name derived from the week day name, composed of the Old English elements mona "moon" and dæg "day," hence "moon day."
female. MONICA: Latin name, possibly derived from the Latin word monere, meaning "advise, counsel."
female. MONIKA: English variant spelling of Latin Monica, possibly meaning "advise, counsel."
female. MONNA: Variant spelling of English Mona, meaning "little noble one" or "advise, counsel."
female. MONTA: Feminine form of English Monty, meaning "pointed hill."
female. MONTANA: English name derived from the state name, meaning "mountainous."
female. MORA: English pet form of names beginning with Mor-.
female. MOREEN: Anglicized pet form of Irish Gaelic Mór, meaning "great." Variant spelling of English Maureen, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MORGAN: Welsh name, derived from ancient Celtic Morcant, probably meaning "sea circle." In use by the English as a unisex name.
female. MORGANA: Elaborated form of Welsh Morgan, probably meaning "sea circle."
female. MORGANE: English variant spelling of French Morgaine, probably meaning "sea circle."
female. MORGEN: Variant spelling of English Morgan, probably meaning "sea circle."
female. MORIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Mowriyah, meaning "chosen by God." In the bible, this is the name of the mountain where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac to God.
female. MORNA: Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Muirne, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MORVEN: English name derived from the Scottish place name Morvern, from Gaelic Mhorbhairne, meaning "the big gap."
female. MOULD: Variant spelling of Middle English Mauld, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. MOYNA: English variant spelling of Celtic Moina, meaning "gentle, soft."
female. MOYRA: Variant spelling of English Moira, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MURIEL: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Muireall, meaning "sea-bright."
female. MYA: English variant spelling of Danish/Swedish Mia, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion," or Greek Maia, meaning "mother."
female. MYRA: English name invented by the 17th century poet Fulke Greville, which may have been based on the Greek word myrrha, "myrrh," a fragrant, bitter sap derived from the Commiphora tree and used in healing salves, perfumes and incenses. In ancient times, myrrh was worth more than its weight in gold, priced at 5 times that of frankincense, and it was one of the gifts of the Magi to the baby Jesus.
female. MYRANDA: Variant spelling of English Miranda, meaning "worthy of admiration."
female. MYRIAM: Variant spelling of English Miriam, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MYRNA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Muirne, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. MYRTIE: Pet form of English Myrtle, meaning "little myrtle."
female. MYRTLE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, myrtle, the name of a flowering shrub or tree, derived from the Old French diminutive myrtille, meaning "little myrtle."
female. NADIA: English form of Russian Nadya, meaning "hope." Compare with another form of Nadia.
female. NADINE: Pet form of French Nâdiya, meaning "hope."
female. NAN: Short form of English Nancy, meaning "favor; grace."
female. NANA: Pet form of English Nancy, meaning "favor; grace." Compare with other forms of Nana.
female. NANCY: English diminutive form of French Anne, meaning "favor; grace."
female. NANETTE: Diminutive form of English Nan ("favor; grace"), hence "little favorable one" or "little graceful one."
female. NANNA: Pet form of English Nancy, meaning "favor; grace." Compare with another form of Nanna.
female. NANNIE: Variant spelling of English Nanny, meaning "favor; grace."
female. NANNY: English pet form of French Anne, meaning "favor; grace."
female. NAOMI: Anglicized form of Hebrew No'omiy, meaning "my delight, my pleasantness." In the bible, this is the name of the mother-in-law of Ruth. Compare with another form of Naomi.
female. NATALEE: Variant spelling of English Natalie, meaning "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day."
female. NATALIE: English form of Latin Natalia, meaning "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day."
female. NATILLE: Variant spelling of English Natalie, meaning "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day."
female. NATISHA: English altered form of Russian Natasha, meaning "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day."
female. NEHUSHTA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nechushta, meaning "brass." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of King Jehoiakim, the mother of Jehoiachin.
female. NEILE: Feminine form of English Neil, meaning "champion."
female. NEILINA: Pet form of English Neile, meaning "champion." In use by the Scottish.
female. NELDA: Old English name meaning "lives by the alder trees."
female. NELL: Pet form of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. NELLA: Pet form of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. NELLE: Pet form of English Eleanor, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. NELLIE: Diminutive form of English Nell, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. NELLY: Variant spelling of English Nellie, meaning "foreign; the other."
female. NENA: English variant spelling of French Nina, meaning "favor; grace." Compare with other forms of Nena.
female. NERINE: Feminine form of Greek Nereus, meaning "daughter of Nereus" or "sea sprite" or "wet one." It is also the name of a genus of plants native to South Africa but now spread worldwide. It is a bulb plant that produces beautiful pink funnel-shaped flowers in the fall, similar to the Belladonna Lily, though smaller. In use by the English.
female. NERISSA: English Shakespeare creation, derived from Greek Nereis, meaning "nymph, sea sprite."
female. NESSA: Short form of English Vanessa, possibly meaning "to appear." Compare with other forms of Nessa.
female. NESSIE: Pet form of English Vanessa, possibly meaning "to appear."
female. NETTA: Pet form of English names ending with the sound of net. Compare with another form of Netta.
female. NETTIE: Pet form of English names ending with the sound of net.
female. NEVA: Old English name meaning "new." Compare with other forms of Neva.
female. NEVADA: English unisex name derived from the U.S. state name, meaning "snow-capped."
female. NEVAEH: Modern English name created by spelling "heaven" backwards.
female. NEVE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Niamh, meaning "beauty, brightness."
female. NICHOLA: Feminine form of English Nicholas, meaning "victor of the people."
female. NICHOLE: English form of French Nicole, meaning "victor of the people."
female. NICKY: Unisex pet form of English Nichola/Nichole and Nicholas, meaning "victor of the people."
female. NICOLA: Feminine form of Italian Nicolò, meaning "victor of the people."
female. NICOLE: Feminine form of French Nicolas, meaning "victor of the people."
female. NICOLETTE: Pet form of French Nicole, meaning "victor of the people."
female. NIGELIA: Feminine form of English Nigel, meaning "champion."
female. NIKKI: Pet form of English Nichole, meaning "victor of the people."
female. NIKKOLE: Variant spelling of English Nichole, meaning "victor of the people."
female. NINA (Hebrew: � ִי� ָה): Hebrew name meaning "granddaughter" or "great-granddaughter."Native American Quechua name meaning "fire."Pet form of French Anne, meaning "favor; grace."Short form of Russian Annina, meaning "favor; grace."Spanish word for a "little girl."
female. NIRVANA: Modern English name derived from the Sanskrit word nirvana, meaning "disappearance, extinction (of the soul)."
female. NOA: Variant spelling of English Noah, meaning "motion."
female. NOAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew No'ah, meaning "motion." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of Zelophehad. Compare with masculine Noah.
female. NOELE: English form of French Noële, meaning "day of birth."
female. NOELENE: Pet form of English Noele, meaning "day of birth."
female. NOELLA: Pet form of English Noelle, meaning "day of birth."
female. NOELLE: English form of French Noëlle, meaning "day of birth."
female. NOLA: Feminine form of English Nolan, meaning "little champion" or "little chariot fighter."
female. NOLENE: Feminine form of English Nolan, meaning "little champion" or "little chariot fighter."
female. NONA: Old English name derived from Latin nonus, meaning "ninth." Usually given to the ninth born child if it is female. Compare with another form of Nona.
female. NONI: Variant form of Old English Nona, meaning "ninth."
female. NONIE: Variant spelling of Old English Noni, meaning "ninth." Compare with another form of Nonie.
female. NORA: English form of Irish Nóra, meaning "honor, valor." Compare with another form of Nora.
female. NORAH: Variant spelling of English Nora, meaning "honor, valor."
female. NORBERTA: Feminine form of Old French Norbert, meaning "bright northman" or "famous northman."
female. NOREEN: Pet form of Irish Nóra, meaning "honor, valor."
female. NORENE: Variant spelling of Irish Noreen, meaning "honor, valor."
female. NORMA: Feminine form of English Norman, meaning "northman." Compare with another form of Norma.
female. NOVA: Modern English name derived from Latin novus, meaning "new." Compare with another form of Nova.
female. NUBIA: From the African country name, itself possibly from the Egyptian word nbw, meaning "gold."
female. NYDIA: Created by author Edward Bulwer-Lytton for the heroine of his 1834 novel The Last Days of Pompeii, possibly derived from the Latin word nidus, meaning "nest."
female. NYREE: English form of Maori Ngaire, possibly meaning "flax."
female. OANEZ: Breton form of English Agnes, meaning "chaste; holy."
female. OCEAN: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin Oceanus, from Greek Okeanos, meaning "ocean."
female. OCTAVIA: Feminine form of Roman Octavius, meaning "eighth."
female. ODA: English name derived from Greek oide, meaning "song." Compare with another form of Oda.
female. OHNDREA: Variant form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. OHNDREEA: Variant form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. OHNDRIA: Variant form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. OLIVE: English name derived from the tree name, "olive," from Latin oliva, from Greek elaia, the name of a Mediterranean fruit-bearing evergreen tree. The name was popular in the 19th century because the olive branch has been a symbol of "peace" since biblical times.
female. OLIVETTE: Pet form of English Olive, meaning "olive tree."
female. OLIVIA: English name created by Shakespeare who may have intended it to be a feminine form of Oliver, probably meaning "elf army."
female. OLLIE: Unisex pet form of English Oliver and Olivia, both probably meaning "elf army."
female. OLYVIA: Variant spelling of English Olivia, probably meaning "elf army."
female. OMEGA (Ωμέγα): English unisex name derived from the last letter of the Greek alphabet. This name was used occasionally by Victorian parents for a "last-born child."
female. ONA: Variant spelling of English Oona, possibly meaning "famine, hunger." Compare with another form of Ona.
female. ONDREA: Variant form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ONDREEA: Variant form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ONDRIA: Variant form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ONEIDA: English name derived from the name of the Iroquois tribe, meaning "standing stone, upright stone."
female. ONNDREA: Variant form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. ONNDRIA: Variant form of English Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
female. OONA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Úna, possibly meaning "famine, hunger."
female. OONAGH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Úna, possibly meaning "famine, hunger."
female. OPAL: English name, derived from the name of the gemstone, from Greek opallios, from Sanskrit utpala, meaning "gem, precious stone." This is the birthstone for the month of October.
female. OPALINE: Elaborated form of English Opal, meaning "gem, precious stone."
female. OPHELIA (Greek: Οφέλια): Feminine form of Greek Ophelos, meaning "help." This name was used by Shakespeare for an ill-omened character in Hamlet.
female. OPRAH: Feminine variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Ophrah, meaning "fawn."
female. ORA: English unisex name derived from Latin orare, meaning "to pray." Compare with another form of Ora.
female. ORABEL: English name derived from Italian Orabella, meaning "golden beautiful."
female. ORALEE: Variant spelling of English Oralie, meaning "golden." Compare with another form of Oralee.
female. ORALIE: English form of French Aurélie, meaning "golden."
female. ORCHID: English name derived from the flower name, from Greek orkhis, meaning "testicle," from Proto-Indo-European orghi-, the base root for for the word "testicle." The plant was given this name because of the shape of its root.
female. ORIANA: Latin name first found in the medieval romance Amadis of Gaul, as the name of the king's daughter who married the Gaulish knight Amadis, possibly from the medieval Latin word oroana, meaning "golden."
female. ORIANE: French from of Latin Oriana, possibly meaning "golden."
female. ORIANNE: Variant spelling of French Oriane, possibly meaning "golden."
female. ORLA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Órfhlaith, meaning "gold-princess."
female. ORLAGH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Órfhlaith, meaning "gold-princess."
female. ORLENDA: English variant spelling of Italian Orlanda, meaning "famous land."
female. ORMONDA: Feminine form of English Ormond, meaning "descendant of Ruadh."
female. ORNA: Variant spelling of English Ornat, meaning "little sallow one." Compare with another form of Orna.
female. ORNAT: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Odharnait, meaning "little sallow one." Compare with another form of Ornat.
female. OSSIA: Feminine form of English Ossian, meaning "little deer."
female. OWENA: Feminine form of English and Welsh Owen, meaning "born of yew."
female. PAGE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a status name for a young boy who was apprenticed to a knight, hence "page; young servant."
female. PAGET: Feminine diminutive form of English unisex Page, meaning "little patrician; little servant."
female. PAIGE: Feminine form of English unisex Page, meaning "page; young servant."
female. PAISE: Short form of English unisex Paisley, meaning "church."
female. PAISLEY: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic P� islig, possibly meaning "church."
female. PAM: Short form of English Pamela, meaning "all honey."
female. PAMELA: English name created by Sir Philip Sidney for his 1590 poem "Arcadia." It is composed of the Greek elements pan "all" and meli "honey," hence "all honey."
female. PAMELIA: Elaborated form of English Pamela, meaning "all honey."
female. PAMELLA: Variant spelling of English Pamela, meaning "all honey."
female. PAMILA: Variant spelling of English Pamela, meaning "all honey."
female. PANSY: English name derived from the flower name, from the Old French word pensee, meaning "thought."
female. PARIS: Modern English unisex name derived from the French capital city, Paris, from the name of a Gaulish tribe called the Parisii, who once lived on the site. Compare with strictly masculine Paris.
female. PARRIS: Variant spelling of English unisex Paris, a modern name derived from the French capital city, Paris, from the name of a Gaulish tribe called the Parisii, who once lived on the site.
female. PAT: English unisex short form of English Patrick and Latin Patricia, meaning "patrician; of noble birth."
female. PATIENCE: A Christian virtue name, derived from the English vocabulary word, patience, from Latin pati, meaning "to suffer." The Puritans considered it virtuous "to suffer" misfortune and persecution without complaint or loss of faith.
female. PATRICIA: Feminine form of Latin Patricius, meaning "patrician; of noble birth."
female. PATSY: English unisex name meaning "patrician; of noble birth." It is a pet form of both English Patrick and Latin Patricia.
female. PATTI: Variant spelling of English Pattie, meaning "patrician; of noble birth."
female. PATTIE: Variant spelling of English Patty, meaning "patrician; of noble birth."
female. PATTY: English pet form of Latin Patricia, meaning "patrician; of noble birth."
female. PAULA: English feminine form of English/French Paul, meaning "small."
female. PAULEEN: Pet form of English Paula, meaning "small."
female. PAULENE: Pet form of English Paula, meaning "small."
female. PAULETTA: Pet form of English Paula, meaning "small."
female. PAULETTE: Pet form of French Paule, meaning "small."
female. PAULINA: Feminine form of Latin Paulinus, meaning "small."
female. PAULINE: French form of Latin Paulina, meaning "small."
female. PAYTON: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a place name composed of Old English Pæga and the word tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "Pæga's settlement."
female. PEACE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "peace."
female. PEARL: English gem name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin perla, meaning "pearl." The pearl is the birthstone for the month of June.
female. PEARLE: Variant spelling of English Pearl, meaning "pearl."
female. PEARLIE: Pet form of English Pearl, meaning "pearl."
female. PEG: Short form of English Peggy, meaning "pearl."
female. PEGGIE: Variant spelling of English Peggy, meaning "pearl."
female. PEGGY: Pet form of English Peg, meaning "pearl." It is a variant spelling of Meggie, the pet form of Meg. The reason for the change from "M" to "P," which also occurs in Molly and Polly, is not known.
female. PEN: English short form of Latin Penelope, meaning "weaver of cunning."
female. PENE: English short form of Latin Penelope, meaning "weaver of cunning."
female. PENELOPE: Latin form of Greek Penelopeia, meaning "weaver of cunning." In mythology, this is the name of the patient wife of Odysseus who waited ten years for his return during which she refused several proposals of marriage by princes.
female. PENINA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Peninnah, meaning "coral" or "pearl."
female. PENINNA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Peninnah, meaning "coral" or "pearl."
female. PENNEY: Variant spelling of English Penny, meaning "weaver of cunning."
female. PENNY: English pet form of Latin Penelope, meaning "weaver of cunning."
female. PEONY: English name derived from the flower name, peony, which was named after the physician god Pæon because the flower was formerly used in medicine.
female. PERDITA: English name created by Shakespeare, derived from the Latin word perditus, meaning "lost."
female. PERLIE: Variant spelling of English Pearlie, meaning "pearl."
female. PERONEL: Medieval English contracted form of Roman Latin Petronel, meaning "little rock."
female. PERONELLE: Variant spelling of English Peronel, meaning "little rock."
female. PERSEPHONE (� ερσεφόνη): Greek name probably composed of the elements persô "person; human being" and phonos "murderer, slayer," hence "person-slayer." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of the underworld, a daughter of Zeus and Demeter. Her Roman name is Proserpina.
female. PETRA: Feminine form of Latin Petrus, meaning "rock, stone."
female. PETULA: Possibly an English Christian coinage derived from Latin petulare, meaning "to ask," hence "supplicant."
female. PETUNIA: English name derived from the flower name, from French petun, an obsolete word for the tobacco plant.
female. PEYTON: Variant spelling of English unisex Payton, meaning "Pæga's settlement."
female. PHEBE: English variant spelling of Greek Phoebe, meaning "shining one."
female. PHEMIE: Short form of English Euphemie, meaning "Well I speak."
female. PHEOBE: Modern English variant spelling of Latin Phoebe, meaning "shining one."
female. PHILIPA: Feminine form of English Philip, meaning "lover of horses."
female. PHILIPPA: Feminine form of English Philip, meaning "lover of horses."
female. PHILIPPINA: Anglicized form of Spanish Felipina, meaning "lover of horses."
female. PHILIS: English variant spelling of Greek Phyllis, meaning "foliage."
female. PHILLIDA: Variant spelling of Greek Phyllida, meaning "foliage." In use by the English.
female. PHILLIPA: Feminine form of English Philip, meaning "lover of horses."
female. PHILLIS: English variant spelling of Greek Phyllis, meaning "foliage."
female. PHOEBE: Latin form of Greek Phoibe, meaning "shining one." In mythology, this is the name of a Titan goddess of bright intellect.
female. PHOENIX: Latin form of Greek Phoinix, meaning "crimson." In mythology, this is the name of an immortal bird who would rise from its own ashes after being consumed by fire every 500 years. The name has been adopted into English use as a unisex name.
female. PHRONA: English short form of Greek Sophronia, meaning "self-controlled."
female. PHYLISS: English variant spelling of Greek Phyllis, meaning "foliage."
female. PHYLLIDA: Feminine form of Greek Phyllidos, meaning "foliage." In use by the English.
female. PHYLLIS (Φ� λλίς): Feminine form of Greek Phyllidos, meaning "foliage." In mythology, this is the name of a girl who killed herself over love and was transformed into an almond tree, meaning "foliage."
female. PIETY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "piety."
female. PIPER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from Middle English pipere, meaning "pipe-player."
female. PIPPA: Pet form of English Philippa, meaning "lover of horses." It is the feminine equivalent of masculine Pip.
female. PLEASANCE: English form of Old French Plaisance, meaning "pleasant."
female. PLEASANT: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "pleasant."
female. PNEUMA (� νεῦμα): English name derived from Greek pneuma, meaning "breath," or, metaphorically, a non-material being or influence, i.e. "spirit."
female. POLLIE: Variant spelling of English Polly, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
female. POLLY: Alternate form of English Molly, "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion." The reason for the change from "M" to "P" is not known.
female. POLLYANNA: English compound name composed of Polly "obstinate, rebellious" and Anna "favor, grace."
female. POPPY: English name derived from the flower name, from Latin papaver, which may be a reduplication of the base *pap-, meaning "to swell."
female. PORTIA: English Shakespeare character name derived from Roman Latin Porcius, meaning "pig." A moon of Uranus was given this name.
female. POSEY: Variant spelling of English Posy, meaning both "bouquet, flower" and "(God) shall add (another son)."
female. POSIE: Variant spelling of English Posy, meaning both "bouquet, flower" and "(God) shall add (another son)."
female. POSY: English name derived from the flower name which originally meant "a line of verse engraved on the inner surface of a ring," but later acquired the meaning "bouquet, flower."Pet form of English Josephine, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
female. PRAISE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "praise," from Old French preisier, from Late Latin preciare, meaning "price," hence "to value."
female. PRIMROSE: English name derived from the flower name, from Latin prima rosa, meaning "first rose."
female. PRIMULA: English name derived from Latin prima, meaning "first, prime."
female. PRINCESS: English name derived from the title, itself from Old French princesse, a feminine form of Prince, meaning "chief, first."
female. PRIS: English short form of Roman Latin Priscilla, meaning "ancient."
female. PRISCILLA: Latin form of Greek Priskilla, meaning "ancient." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of Aquila's wife.
female. PRISSY: English pet form of Latin Priscilla, meaning "ancient."
female. PRU: Short form of English Prudence "cautious" and Prunella "little prune."
female. PRUDENCE: English form of Latin Prudentia, meaning "cautious." This is a virtue name popular with the Puritans. Some others are Charity, Chastity, Faith, Honor, and Hope.
female. PRUE: Short form of English Prudence "cautious" and Prunella "little prune."
female. PRUNELLA: English name composed of Latin pruna "plum" and a diminutive suffix, hence "little prune."
female. PURDIE: Pet form of English Perdita, meaning "lost."
female. QIANA: Modern English name derived from the name of a silky nylon fiber developed by DuPont in 1968.
female. QUANDA: Old English name meaning "companion."
female. QUANNA: African American name, of uncertain origin, possibly a variant form of the masculine Comanche name Quanah, meaning "fragrant."
female. QUEEN: English name derived from the vocabulary word, queen, from Old English cwen "queen," from Germanic kwen, meaning "wife."
female. QUEENA: Elaborated form of English Queen, meaning "queen" or "wife."
female. QUEENIE: Pet form of English Queen, meaning "queen" or "wife."
female. QUELLA: Old English name derived from the word cweald, meaning "kill."
female. QUENBY: Old English name meaning "queen's castle."
female. QUIANA: English variant spelling of Hawaiian Kiana, meaning "divine, heavenly."
female. QUIANNA: Variant spelling of English Quiana, meaning "divine, heavenly."
female. QUIBILAH: Egyptian name meaning "peaceful."
female. QUILLA: Middle English name meaning "feather, quill."
female. QUINTA: Feminine form of English Quintin, meaning "fifth."
female. RACHAEL: Variant form of English Rachel, meaning "ewe."
female. RACHEAL: Variant spelling of English Rachel, meaning "ewe."
female. RACHEL: Compare with another form of Rachel.Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Raghnaid, meaning "battle counsel."Anglicized form of Greek Rhachel, meaning "ewe." In the bible, this is the name of Jacob's wife.
female. RACHELLE: Variant form of English Rachel, meaning "ewe."
female. RACHYL: Variant form of English Rachel, meaning "ewe."
female. RACQUEL: Variant form of English Rachel, meaning "ewe."
female. RAE: English name, possibly derived from the vocabulary word ray, meaning "sunbeam."
female. RAELENE: Elaborated form of English Rae, possibly meaning "sunbeam."
female. RAELYN: English compound name composed of Rae "sunbeam" and Lyn "lake," hence "sunbeam lake."
female. RAHAB: Anglicized form of Greek Rhaab/Rhachab and Hebrew Rachab, meaning "ample, broad, spacious, wide." In the bible, this is the name of a harlot of Jericho who aided the spies in their escape and was saved from destruction.
female. RAHEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Rachel, meaning "ewe." In the bible, this is the name of Jacob's favorite wife, and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
female. RAIN: Modern English name, either derived from from the vocabulary word, or a revival of the medieval English personal name Rayne, meaning "queen." Compare with masculine Rain.
female. RALPHINA: Feminine form of English Ralph, meaning "wise wolf."
female. RANDA: Short form of English Miranda, meaning "worthy of admiration."
female. RANDI: Variant spelling of English Randy, meaning "worthy of admiration."
female. RANDY: Pet form of English Miranda, meaning "worthy of admiration." Compare with masculine Randy.
female. RAPHAELA: English feminine form of Greek Raphael, meaning "healed of God" or "whom God has healed."
female. RASCHELLE: Elaborated form of English Rachel, meaning "ewe."
female. RAVEN: English unisex name derived from the bird name raven, from Old English hræfn, so-called from the harsh sounds it makes.
female. RAVENNA: Either from the Italian city name, of unknown meaning, or a feminine form of English unisex Raven, meaning "raven (the bird)."
female. RAYLENE: Feminine form of English Ray, meaning "wise protector."
female. RAYMONDA: Feminine form of English Raymond, meaning "wise protector."
female. RAYNE: Medieval English name derived from Old French reine (Latin regina), meaning "queen." Compare with another form of Rayne.
female. REAGAN: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," hence "furious, impulsive."
female. REANNA: Variant spelling of English Rhianna, meaning "maiden."
female. REBA: Pet form of English Rebecca and Rebekah, meaning "ensnarer." Compare with another form of Reba.
female. REBECCA: Anglicized form of Greek Rhebekka, meaning "ensnarer." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of Isaac.
female. REBECCAH: Variant spelling of English Rebecca, meaning "ensnarer."
female. REBECCANNE: Compound name composed of English Rebecca "ensnarer" and French Anne "favor, grace."
female. REBECKA: Variant spelling of English Rebekah, meaning "ensnarer." Compare with another form of Rebecka.
female. REBECKAH: Variant spelling of English Rebekah, meaning "ensnarer."
female. REBEKAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ribqah, meaning "ensnarer." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of Isaac.
female. REENE: English variant spelling of French Renée, meaning "reborn."
female. REENIE: English pet form of Latin Irene, meaning "peace."
female. REETA: English variant spelling of Spanish Rita, meaning "pearl." Compare with another form of Reeta.
female. REGAN: English Shakespearian name, possibly derived from the Irish Gaelic word ríogan, meaning "queen."
female. REGANA: Elaborated form of English Regan, meaning "queen."
female. REGENA: English variant spelling of Latin Regina, meaning "queen."
female. REGINA: Latin name meaning "queen."
female. REILLY: Variant spelling of English unisex Riley, meaning "rye meadow.
female. RENIE: English pet form of Latin Irene, meaning "peace."
female. RETHA: Short form of English Aretha, meaning "virtue."
female. REXANA: Variant spelling of English Rexanne, meaning "queen."
female. REXANNE: Feminine form of English Rex ("king"), hence "queen."
female. RHEANNA: Variant spelling of English Rhianna, meaning "maiden."
female. RHETA: English variant spelling of Spanish Rita, meaning "pearl."
female. RHETTA: Feminine form of English Rhett, meaning "advice."
female. RHIANNA: English elaborated form of Welsh Rhian, meaning "maiden."
female. RHODA: Latin form of Greek Rhodē, meaning "rose." In the bible, this is the name of a servant in the house of Mary.
female. RHONA: Old Scottish name, possibly meant to be a feminine form of English/Scottish Ronald, meaning "wise ruler."
female. RHONDA: English name derived from a Welsh place name, Rhondda Valley, which was named after the river running through it, meaning "noisy."
female. RIA: English short form of Latin Maria "obstinate, rebellious" and Victoria "conqueror." Compare with another form of Ria.
female. RICHARDA: Feminine form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
female. RICHARDINE: Feminine form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
female. RICHELLE: Pet form of English Richarda, meaning "powerful ruler."
female. RICHENDRA: Feminine form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
female. RICKENA: Feminine form of English Rick, meaning "powerful ruler."
female. RIKA: English short form of names ending with -rika. Compare with another form of Rika.
female. RILEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a place name composed of the Old English elements ryge "rye" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "rye meadow."
female. RIMON: Unisex form of English Rimmon, meaning "pomegranate."
female. RINA: Short form of Roman Latin Marina, meaning "of the sea."Short form of various Anglicized forms of Irish Ríona, meaning "pure."Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Rinnah, meaning "shouting for joy."
female. RIO: English unisex name derived from the Spanish word for "river."
female. 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."
female. RITA: Short form of Spanish Marguerita, meaning "pearl."
female. RIZPAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ritspah, meaning "hot coal" or "pavement." In the bible, this is the name of one of King Saul's concubines.
female. ROBBIE: Unisex pet form of English Robert and Roberta, meaning "bright fame."
female. ROBERTA: Feminine form of English Robert, meaning "bright fame."Feminine form of Latin Robertus, meaning "bright fame." In use by the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish.
female. ROBIN: Unisex pet form of English Robert and Roberta, meaning "bright fame." This name is also sometimes given as a bird name.
female. ROBINA: Feminine form of English unisex Robin, meaning "bright fame."
female. ROBYNNE: Feminine form of English unisex Robin, meaning "bright fame."
female. RON (רוֹן): Hebrew unisex name meaning "joy, song." Compare with strictly masculine Ron.
female. RONA: Variant spelling of English/Scottish Rhona, meaning "wise ruler." Compare with another form of Rona.
female. RONALDA: Feminine form of English/Scottish Ronald, meaning "wise ruler."
female. RONDA: Variant spelling of English Rhonda, meaning "noisy."
female. RONI: English short form of Latin Veronica, meaning "bringer of victory." Compare with another form of Roni.
female. RONIT: Anglicized form of Irish Rathnait, meaning "little prosperous one." Compare with another form of Ronit.
female. RONNETTE: Pet form of English Ronnie, meaning "bringer of victory."
female. RONNIE: English pet form of Latin Veronica, meaning "bringer of victory." Compare with masculine Ronnie.
female. ROS: Short form of English Rosalind, meaning "weak horse." Compare with another form of Ros.
female. ROSA: Medieval Latin name meaning "rose." Compare with another form of Rosa.
female. ROSABEL: English form of Italian Rosabella, meaning "beautiful rose."
female. ROSALEEN: Variant spelling of English Rosalyn, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROSALIN: Variant spelling of English Rosalyn, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROSALINA: Latin form of English Rosalyn, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROSALIND: Often translated "lovely rose" using Latin elements, this name was introduced to Britain by the Normans and is therefore more likely to be of Germanic origin, probably composed of the elements hros "horse" and lind "weak, tender," hence "weak horse."
female. ROSALINE: Variant spelling of English Rosalyn, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROSALYN: Medieval English form of Germanic Rosalind, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROSALYNNE: Variant spelling of English Rosalyn, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROSAMOND: Variant spelling of German Rosamund, meaning "horse-protection."
female. ROSANNA: Italian compound name composed of Rosa "rose" and Anna "favor, grace," hence "rose of grace."
female. ROSANNAH: Variant spelling of Italian Rosanna, meaning "rose of grace."
female. ROSANNE: English compound name composed of Rose "rose" and French Anne "favor-grace," hence "rose of grace."
female. ROSASHARN: English flower name meaning "Rose of Sharon." This was the name of a character in John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath.
female. ROSE: Today, this English name is most often given as a flower name, or used as a short form of the herb name Rosemary. However, it was in use throughout the Middle Ages (long before herb and flower names became popular) and probably originated as a short form of longer Germanic names containing the word hrod, meaning "horse."
female. ROSEANN: Variant spelling of English Rosanne, meaning "rose of grace."
female. ROSEANNE: Variant spelling of English Rosanne, meaning "rose of grace."
female. ROSELYN: Variant spelling of English Rosalyn, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROSEMARIE: German compound name composed of Rose "rose" and Marie "obstinate, rebellious."
female. ROSEMARY: English name derived from the herb name, "rosemary," from Latin rosmarinus, composed of ros "dew" and marinus "the sea," literally meaning "dew of the sea." In some cases the name may be a compound of Rose "rose" and Mary "obstinate, rebellious."
female. ROSHEEN: Anglicized form of Irish Róisín, meaning "little rose."
female. ROSIE: Pet form of English Rose, meaning "rose."
female. ROSLYN: Variant spelling of English Rosalyn, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROSY: Variant spelling of English Rosie, meaning "rose."
female. ROWAN: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "rowan tree." Compare with masculine Rowan.
female. ROWANNE: Variant spelling of English Rowan, meaning "rowan tree."
female. ROWENA: This name first appears in the chronicles of Geoffrey of Monmouth; Sir Walter Scott then brought the name to the public's attention by using it to name a character in his novel Ivanhoe. It is the Latin form of an uncertain Anglo-Saxon name, perhaps Hrodwyn, meaning "famous joy."
female. ROWINA: Variant spelling of Latin Rowena, possibly meaning "famous joy."
female. ROXANA: Latin form of Persian Roušanak, meaning "dawn." This was the name of a wife of Alexander the Great.
female. ROXANE: French form of Latin Roxana, meaning "dawn."
female. ROXANNA: Variant spelling of Latin Roxana, meaning "dawn."
female. ROXANNE: Variant spelling of French Roxane, meaning "dawn." This is the preferred spelling used by the English.
female. ROXIE: English pet form of French Roxanne, meaning "dawn."
female. ROXY: Variant spelling of English Roxie, meaning "dawn."
female. ROYSE: Medieval English name derived from Latin Rohesia, which is probably a horse-related name.
female. ROZ: Short form of English Rosalind, meaning "weak horse."
female. ROZANNE: Variant spelling of English Rosanne, meaning "rose of grace."
female. ROZENN: Breton name meaning "rose."
female. RUBIE: Variant spelling of English Ruby, meaning "ruby."
female. RUBINA: Elaborated form of English Ruby, meaning "ruby."
female. RUBY: English name derived from the name of the precious stone, from Latin ruber, meaning "red." This is the birthstone for July. Compare with masculine Ruby.
female. RUBYE: Variant spelling of English Ruby, meaning "red" or "ruby."
female. RUTH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ruwth ("appearance" or "friendship") and Greek Rhouth ("a female friend"). In the bible, this is the name of a Moabite who marries Naomi's son, an ancestor of David and of Christ.
female. RUTHIE: Pet form of English Ruth, meaning "appearance" or "a female friend."
female. RYANA: Feminine form of English Ryan ("little king"), meaning "little queen."
female. RYANNE: Variant spelling of English Ryana, meaning "little queen."
female. RYLEE: Feminine form of English unisex Riley, meaning "rye meadow."
female. SABELLA: English short form of Latin Isabella, meaning "God is my oath."
female. SABINA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Sadhbh, meaning "sweet." Compare with another form of Sabina.
female. SABLE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "black," as a heraldic color. It is sometimes confused with the mammal of the same name but which has brown fur, not black, and which has a different origin.
female. SABRINA: Latin form of Severn, the name of a river in England where a Celtic goddess dwelt. The Old Welsh form of Severn is Habren. The name is of uncertain origin, possibly from Hebrew Sabra, the name for a native-born Israeli, meaning "thorny cactus."
female. SABRYNA: English variant spelling of Latin Sabrina, possibly meaning "thorny cactus."
female. SADIE: Old English diminutive form of Hebrew Sarah, meaning "noble lady, princess."
female. SAFFIE: Pet form of English Saffron, meaning "saffron (the spice)."
female. SAFFRON: English name derived from the name of the spice which comes from the crocus flower, ultimately from Arabic aṣfar, meaning "yellow."
female. SAGE: English unisex name which can mean either "sage (the spice)" or "profoundly wise one."
female. SAL: Short form of English Sally, meaning "noble lady, princess." Compare with masculine Sal.
female. SALAL: English unisex name derived from the name of the "Salal berry plant" used in making jams and jellies.
female. SALENA: Variant spelling of English Selina, meaning "moon."
female. SALINA: Variant spelling of English Selina, possibly meaning "moon."
female. SALLI: Variant spelling of English Sally, meaning "noble lady, princess."
female. SALLIE: Variant spelling of English Sally, meaning "noble lady, princess."
female. SALLY: Originally an English pet form of Hebrew Sarah, meaning "noble lady, princess," it is now given as an independent name.
female. SALOME: Anglicized form of Greek Salōmē, meaning "peaceful." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a woman who witnessed Christ's crucifixion. It is also said (by the historian Josephus) to have been the name of the daughter of Herodias (consort of Herod Antipas), who demanded the head of John the Baptist after dancing for Herod.
female. SAM: Unisex short form of English Samantha and Samuel, both meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
female. SAMANTA: Italian form of English Samantha, meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
female. SAMANTHA: American name of uncertain origin, probably intended to be a feminine form of English Samuel, meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
female. SAMMI: Pet form of English Samantha, meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
female. SAMMIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Sammy, meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
female. SAMMY: Unisex pet form of English Samantha and Samuel, both meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
female. SANDIE: English pet form of Latin Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. SANDRA: Short form of Italian Alessandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. SANDY: English unisex pet form of Latin Alexandra and English Alexander, both meaning "defender of mankind."
female. SAPPHIRE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "sapphire." This is a birthstone for the month of August.
female. SARA: Anglicized form of Greek Sarra, meaning "noble lady, princess." In the bible, this is the name that God gave to Sarai, wife of Abraham. This form of the name is in wide use throughout Europe: Dutch, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Scandinavian, and Slovene.
female. SARAH (שָׂרָה): Hebrew name meaning "noble lady, princess." In the bible, this is the name that God gave to Sarai, wife of Abraham.
female. SARAHJEANNE: English compound name composed of Hebrew Sarah "noble lady, princess" and French Jeanne "God is gracious."
female. SARANNA: English compound name composed of Hebrew Sarah "noble lady, princess" and Latin Anna "favor, grace."
female. SARIAH: English elaborated form of Hebrew Sarah, meaning "noble lady, princess."
female. SARINA: Variant spelling of English Serena, meaning "serene, tranquil."
female. SAUNDRA: Scottish diminutive form of Latin Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. SAVANNA: Variant spelling of English Savannah, meaning "savannah."
female. SAVANNAH: English name derived from the Taino word zabana, meaning "savannah."
female. SCARLET: English color name meaning "scarlet red."Variant spelling of English Scarlett, meaning "dyer" or "seller of fabrics."
female. SCARLETT: English occupational surname for a "dyer" or "seller of fabrics," transferred to forename use, derived from Old French escarlate, meaning "scarlet cloth."
female. SCHEHERAZADE: Anglicized form of Persian Shahrazad, meaning "city-person."
female. SCHOLASTICA: Roman name derived from the Latin word scholasticus, meaning "scholar."
female. SCHUYLER: Dutch surname transferred to English unisex forename use, meaning "protection, shelter."
female. SCOUT: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "scout," used by author Harper Lee for a character in her novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
female. SEANNA: Feminine form of English Sean, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SEDONA: From the name of the state of Arizona in the United States of America, a place considered sacred by the Native Americans. It was named after Sedona Miller Schnebly (1877-1950), the wife of the city's first postmaster. Meaning unknown.
female. 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.
female. 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.
female. 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."
female. SELINA: Possibly an English form of Latin Selena, meaning "moon." This name was first recorded in the 17th century.
female. SELMA: Possibly an English contracted form of Arabic Selima, meaning "peaceful." Compare with other forms of Selma.
female. SEONA: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Seònaid, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SEPTEMBER: English unisex name derived from the month name, which was originally the seventh month of the Roman year, meaning "seventh."
female. SEPTIMA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Septimus, meaning "seventh."
female. SEQUOIA: From the Native American Cherokee name of the giant redwood trees that grow in California. The tree was named after the half-blooded scholar George Gist, inventor of the Cherokee alphabet. The name Sequoia ("pig's foot"), was given to him after a hunting accident disfigured his foot.
female. SERENA: Latin name derived from the word serenus, meaning "serene, tranquil."
female. SERENITY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "serenity."
female. SERINA: English variant spelling of Latin Serena, meaning "serene, tranquil."
female. SERRENA: English variant spelling of Latin Serena, meaning "serene, tranquil."
female. SESSY: Pet form of English Cecily, meaning "blind."
female. SHAE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Shea, probably meaning "hawk-like."
female. SHAELYN: Modern English compound name composed of Shae "hawk-like" and Lynn "lake."
female. SHAN: Anglicized form of Welsh Siân, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with another form of Shan.
female. SHANA: Anglicized form of Welsh Siani, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with another form of Shana.
female. SHANELLE: Either a variant spelling of English Chanel "pipe" or an elaborated form of English Shan "God is gracious."
female. SHANENE: Elaborated form of English Shan, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHANIA: Elaborated form of English Shan, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHANICE: Elaborated form of English Shan, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHANIKA: Elaborated form of English Shan, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHANIQUA: Variant spelling of English Shanika, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHANNA: Variant spelling of English Shannah, meaning "lily."
female. SHANNAH: English name derived from Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning "lily."
female. SHANNEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Shannon, meaning "old river" or "river of wisdom."
female. SHANNON: English unisex name derived from the name of a river in Ireland, composed of the Gaelic elements sean "old, wise" and abhann "river," hence "old river" or "river of wisdom."
female. SHANTAE: Pet form of English Shantel or Shantelle, meaning "stony place."
female. SHANTEL: Variant spelling of English Chantel, meaning "stony place."
female. SHANTELLE: Elaborated form of English Shantel, meaning "stony place."
female. SHAQUILA: English variant form of Arabic Shakila, meaning "beautiful."
female. SHARALYN: Variant spelling of English Sherilyn, meaning "darling lake."
female. SHARI: Variant spelling of English Sherry, meaning "darling."
female. SHARISE: English variant form of French Cerise, meaning "cherry."
female. SHARLA: Variant spelling of English Charla, meaning "man."
female. SHARLEEN: Variant spelling of English Charlene, meaning "man."
female. SHARLENE: Variant spelling of English Sharleen, meaning "man."
female. SHARMAIN: Variant spelling of English Sharmaine, meaning "sing."
female. SHARMAINE: Variant spelling of English Charmaine, meaning "sing."
female. SHARON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Sharown, meaning "plain, level ground." In the bible, this is the name of a valley in Palestine. The name is sometimes given because of its association with the flowering shrub called Rose of Sharon.
female. SHARONA: Elaborated form of English Sharon, meaning "plain, level ground."
female. SHARRON: Variant spelling of English Sharon, meaning "plain, level ground."
female. SHARYL: Variant spelling of English Cheryl, probably meaning "darling beryl."
female. SHARYN: Variant spelling of English Sharon, meaning "plain, level ground."
female. SHAUNA: Feminine form of English Shaun, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHAVONNE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Siobhán, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHAWNA: Feminine form of English Shawn, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHAWNDA: Elaborated form of English Shawna, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHAWNEE: English name derived from the name of a tribe of Native American people, meaning "southern people."
female. SHAY: Variant spelling of English unisex Shea, possibly meaning "hawk-like."
female. SHAYE: Variant spelling of English unisex Shea, possibly meaning "hawk-like."
female. SHAYLA: Variant spelling of English Sheila, meaning "blind."
female. SHAYLYN: Modern English compound name composed of Shae "hawk-like" and Lyn "lake."
female. SHAYNE: Feminine form of English Shane, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with another form of Shayne.
female. SHEA: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Séaghdha ("descendant of Séaghdha"), possibly meaning "hawk-like."
female. SHEBA (Hebrew: שֶׁבַע): Compare with masculine Sheba.Short form of Hebrew Bathsheba, meaning "daughter of the oath." Variant spelling of English Shebah, meaning "oath" or "seven."
female. SHEBAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shibah, meaning "oath" or "seven." In the bible, this is the name of a well named by Isaac.
female. SHEELAGH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Síle, meaning "blind."
female. SHEENA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Síne, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHEENAGH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Síne, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHEILA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Síle, meaning "blind."
female. SHELAGH: Variant spelling of English Sheelagh, meaning "blind."
female. SHELBY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Middle English elements schele "hut" and by "farm, settlement," hence "settlement of huts."
female. SHELENA: English variant form of Latin Selena, meaning "moon."
female. SHELIA: Variant form of English Sheila, meaning "blind."
female. SHELL: Short form of English unisex Shelley, meaning "clearing near a ledge/slope."
female. SHELLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the name of various places meaning "clearing near a ledge/slope."
female. SHELOMITH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shelomiyth, meaning "peaceful." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a daughter of Dibri of the tribe of Dan.
female. SHENA: Variant spelling of English Sheena, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHEONA: Variant spelling of English Seona, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHERAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew She'era, meaning "kinswoman." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of Ephraim.
female. SHEREE: Variant spelling of English Sherry, meaning "darling."
female. SHERI: Variant spelling of English Sherry, meaning "darling."
female. SHERIE: Variant spelling of English Sherry, meaning "darling."
female. SHERILL: Variant spelling of English Cheryl, possibly meaning "darling beryl."
female. SHERILYN: Variant spelling of English Cherilyn, meaning "darling lake."
female. SHERISSE: Modern English form of French Cerise, meaning "cherry."
female. SHERLEY: Variant spelling of English Shirley, meaning "bright clearing."
female. SHERRI: Variant spelling of English Sherrie, meaning "darling."
female. SHERRIE: Variant spelling of English Sherry, meaning "darling."
female. SHERRY: Variant spelling of English Cherie, meaning "darling."
female. SHERYL: Variant spelling of English Cheryl, possibly meaning "darling beryl."
female. SHERYLL: Variant spelling of English Cheryl, possibly meaning "darling beryl."
female. SHEVAUN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Siobhán, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHEVON: Variant spelling of English Shevaun, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHIRLEE: Variant spelling of English Shirley, meaning "bright clearing." Compare with another form of Shirlee.
female. SHIRLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements scir "bright" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "bright meadow."
female. SHONA: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Seònaid, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHONDA: Variant spelling of English Shawnda, meaning "God is gracious."
female. SHULAMIT: Short form of English Shulamite, meaning "peaceful."
female. SHULAMITE: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shuwlammiyth, meaning "peaceful." In the bible, this is the name of the maiden celebrated in the Song of Solomon.
female. SHULAMMITE: Variant spelling of English Shulamite, meaning "peaceful."
female. SHYLA: Variant form of English Sheila, meaning "blind."
female. SIBYL (Σίβύλ): Short form of Greek Sibylla, meaning "prophetess." The sibyls are first mentioned by Heraclitus in the 5th century BC. "The Sibyl, with frenzied mouth uttering things not to be laughed at, unadorned and unperfumed, yet reaches to a thousand years with her voice by aid of the god," originally one of the chthonic earth-goddesses.
female. SIDNEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a Norman baronial name from Saint-Denis in France, meaning "St Denis."
female. SIENA: Variant spelling of English Sienna, meaning "reddish-orange."
female. SIENNA: English name derived from the vocabulary word sienna, meaning "reddish-orange."
female. SIERRA: English name derived from the Spanish word, sierra, meaning "mountain range."
female. SILVER: English unisex name meaning "silver," which may refer to either the precious metal or the color.
female. SILVIA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Silvius, meaning "from the forest." Compare with another form of Silvia.
female. SINDY: Variant spelling of English Cindy, meaning "woman from Kynthos."
female. SISSIE: Variant spelling of English Sissy, meaning "blind."
female. SISSY: Pet form of English Cecily, meaning "blind."
female. SIVE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Sadhbh, meaning "sweet."
female. SKUYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Skyler, meaning "protection, shelter."
female. SKY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word "sky," from Old Norse sky, meaning "cloud."
female. SKYE: Variant spelling of English unisex Sky, meaning "cloud" or "sky."
female. SKYLAR: Variant spelling of English unisex Schuyler, meaning "protection, shelter."
female. SKYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Skylar, meaning "protection, shelter."
female. SLOAN: Variant spelling of English unisex Sloane, meaning "little raider."
female. SLOANE: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sluaghadháin, "descendant of Sluaghadhán," hence "little raider."
female. SOFIA: Variant spelling of Greek Sophia, meaning "wisdom." This form of the name is in wide use throughout Europe by the Finnish, Italians, Germans, Norwegians, Portuguese and Swedish.
female. SOMMER: Variant spelling of English Summer, meaning "summer." Compare with another form of Sommer.
female. SONDRA: English variant form of Italian Sandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. SONORA: English name derived from the name of the Mexican state or the Sonoran Desert, from Latin sonorus, meaning "clear, loud, resounding."
female. SOPHIA (Σoφíα): Greek name meaning "wisdom."
female. SOPHIE: French form of Greek Sophia, meaning "wisdom."
female. SOPHY: English variant spelling of French Sophie, meaning "wisdom."
female. SORREL: English unisex name derived from the name of a perennial herb, "sorrel," from Old French surele, from Frankish *sur, meaning "sour."
female. SPARROW: English unisex name derived from the bird name "sparrow."
female. SPIRIT: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, "spirit," from Latin spiritus, "breath," from PIE (s)peis "to blow." Both blow ("to move air") and blow ("blossom") ultimately derive from proto-Germanic *blæ, from PIE *bhle, meaning "to bloom, to blow up, swell, thrive."
female. SPRING: English name derived from the season name, "spring," (Mar. 21 thru Jun. 21), derived from the verb spring, "to burst forth," from Proto-Indo-European *sprengh-, meaning "rapid movement."
female. STACEE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Stacey, meaning "resurrection."
female. STACEY: English unisex pet form of Latin Anastasia and Anastasius, both meaning "resurrection."
female. STACI: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Stacey, meaning "resurrection."
female. STACIA: Short form of English Eustacia, meaning "fruitful."
female. STACIE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Stacey, meaning "resurrection."
female. STACY: Variant spelling of English unisex Stacey, meaning "resurrection."
female. STAR: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "star."
female. STARLA: Elaborated form of English Star, meaning "star."
female. STARR: Variant spelling of English Star, meaning "star."
female. STEF: Variant spelling of English unisex Steph, meaning "crown."
female. STEFANIE: Variant spelling of English Stephanie, meaning "crown."
female. STEFFIE: Pet form of English Stefanie, meaning "crown."
female. STELLA: English name derived from Latin stella, meaning "star."
female. STEPH: Unisex short form of English Stephen and Stephanie, both meaning "crown."
female. STEPHANI: Modern variant spelling of English Stephanie, meaning "crown."
female. STEPHANIA: Feminine form of Latin Stephanus, meaning "crown."
female. STEPHANIE: Feminine form of English Stephen, meaning "crown."
female. STEPHANY: Modern variant spelling of English Stephanie, meaning "crown."
female. STEPHENIE: Feminine form of English Stephen, meaning "crown."
female. STEVANIA: Feminine form of English Steven, meaning "crown."
female. STEVIE: Unisex pet form of English Steven and Stevania, both meaning "crown."
female. STORM: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, "storm."
female. STORMIE: Variant spelling of English Stormy, meaning "stormy."
female. STORMY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "stormy."
female. SUE: Short form of English Susan, meaning "lily."
female. SUELLEN: English compound name composed of Sue "lily" and Ellen, possibly meaning "torch."
female. SUKIE: Pet form of English Susan, meaning "lily."
female. SUMMER: English name derived from the vocabulary word, summer, from Old English sumor, meaning "summer," the hot season of the year.
female. SUNDAY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, Sunday, from Old English Sunnandæg, literally meaning "day of the sun."
female. SUNNY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "cheerful, sunny."
female. SUNSHINE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "sunshine."
female. SUSAN: Short form of English Susannah, meaning "lily."
female. SUSANA: Variant spelling of Latin Susanna, meaning "lily." In use by the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish.
female. SUSANNA: Latin form of Greek Sousánna, meaning "lily." In the bible, this is the name of a woman who ministered to Christ. Compare with another form of Susanna.
female. SUSANNAH: English form of Latin Susanna, meaning "lily."
female. SUSANNE: German form of Latin Susanna, meaning "lily."
female. SUSE: Pet form of English Susannah, meaning "lily." Compare with another form of Suse.
female. SUSIE: Pet form of English Susannah, meaning "lily."
female. SUZAN: Variant spelling of English Susan, meaning "lily."
female. SUZANNA: Variant spelling of English Susannah, meaning "lily."
female. SUZANNE: French form of Latin Susanna, meaning "lily."
female. SUZETTE: Pet form of French Suzanne, meaning "lily."
female. SUZIE: Variant spelling of English Susie, meaning "lily."
female. SUZY: Variant spelling of English Suzie, meaning "lily."
female. SYBELLA: English form of Greek Sibylla, meaning "prophetess."
female. SYBIL: English form of Greek Sibyl, meaning "prophetess."
female. SYBILLA: English form of Greek Sibylla, meaning "prophetess."
female. SYD: Short form of English unisex Sydney, meaning "St Denis."
female. SYDNE: Feminine form of English unisex Sydney, meaning "St Denis."
female. SYDNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Sidney, meaning "St Denis."
female. SYDNIE: Feminine form of English unisex Sydney, meaning "St Denis."
female. SYLVA: Latin name meaning "from the forest."
female. SYLVIA: Variant spelling of Roman Latin Silvia, meaning "from the forest."
female. SYMPHONY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "symphony," from Greek symphonos, meaning "concordant in sound."
female. TABATHA: English variant spelling of Greek Tabitha, meaning "female gazelle."
female. TABBY: English pet form of Greek Tabitha, meaning "female gazelle." In the late 1700s, this name was used as a slang term for a spinster or cranky old woman.
female. TABITHA (Aramaic: טַבְיְתָא, Greek: Ταβιθά, Hebrew: צְבִיָּה): Greek name of Aramaic origin, meaning "female gazelle." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a woman restored to life by Peter. The name was translated as Dorkas in Acts 9:36.
female. TAHNEE: Variant spelling of English Tawny, meaning "light brown, tawny."
female. TAJUANA: Modern English elaborated form of Spanish Juana, meaning "God is gracious."
female. TALETTA: English variant spelling of Aramaic Talitha, meaning "damsel, maiden."
female. TALISHA: Modern English creation, possibly an elaborated form of Hebrew Tal, meaning "dew."
female. TALLULA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Tuilelaith, meaning "princess of abundance." Compare with another form of Tallula.
female. TALLULAH: Variant spelling of English Tallula, meaning "princess of abundance." Compare with another form of Tallulah.
female. TALULLA: Variant spelling of English Tallula, meaning "princess of abundance." Compare with another form of Talulla.
female. TALULLAH: Variant spelling of English Tallula, meaning "princess of abundance." Compare with another form of Talullah.
female. TAMEKA: Variant spelling of English Tamika, possibly meaning "friendly."
female. TAMELA: Modern English name which is possibly a blend of Tammy "palm tree" and Pamela "all honey."
female. TAMERA: Modern English name that is either a variant form of Russian Tamara, meaning "palm tree," or based on the Sanskrit word tamara, meaning "spice."
female. TAMI: Variant spelling of English Tammy, meaning "palm tree."
female. TAMIA: Modern English name, probably based on Russian Tamara, "palm tree," or the Sanskrit word tamara, meaning "spice."
female. TAMIKA: Modern English name, possibly based on Esperanto Amika, meaning "friendly."
female. TAMMARA: English variant spelling of Russian Tamara, meaning "palm tree."
female. TAMMIE: Variant spelling of English Tammy, meaning "palm tree."
female. TAMMY: English pet form of Russian Tamara, meaning "palm tree." Compare with another form of Tammy.
female. TAMRA: English contracted form of Russian Tamara, meaning "palm tree."
female. TAMSEN: English variant spelling of Cornish Tamsin, meaning "twin."
female. TAMSON: English form of Cornish Tamsin, meaning "twin."
female. TAMSYN: English form of Cornish Tamsin, meaning "twin."
female. TAMZEN: English form of Cornish Tamsin, meaning "twin."
female. TANIA: English pet form of Latin Tatiana, probably meaning "father."
female. TANNER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Middle English word tanner, possibly from a Celtic word for "oak," a wood used in tanning, hence "tanner of skins."
female. TANSY: English name derived from the flower name, "tansy," from a contracted form of Greek Athanasia, meaning "immortal."
female. TANZI: Variant spelling of English Tansy, meaning "tansy flower" and "immortal."
female. TANZY: Variant spelling of English Tansy, meaning "tansy flower" and "immortal."
female. TARA: English name derived from the Irish Gaelic place name Teamhair in Meath, the seat of the high kings of Ireland, meaning "high place," i.e. "hill." Compare with another form of Tara.
female. TARAH (תֶּרַח):English feminine form of Hebrew Terach, meaning "delay" and "station." In the bible, this is the name of a place in the wilderness where the Israelites stopped on their Exodus. Variant spelling of English Tara, meaning "hill."
female. TARINA: Elaborated form of English Tara, meaning "hill."
female. TATE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "cheerful."
female. TATUM: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "Tate's homestead."
female. TAWNEE: Variant spelling of English Tawny, meaning "light brown, tawny."
female. TAWNIE: Variant spelling of English Tawny, meaning "light brown, tawny."
female. TAWNY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "light brown, tawny."
female. TAYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Taylor, meaning "cutter of cloth, tailor."
female. TAYLOR: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "cutter of cloth, tailor."
female. TEAL: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "blue-green" or "teal duck."
female. TEALE: Variant spelling of English Teal, meaning "blue-green" or "teal duck."
female. TEMPERANCE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "moderation, self-restraint."
female. TEMPEST: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "tempest, violent storm."
female. TEMPLE: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, denoting someone who was employed at one of the houses called "temples," maintained by the Knights Templar.
female. TERA: Variant of spelling English Terra, meaning "land."
female. TERAH: English unisex form of Hebrew Terach, meaning "delay" and "station." In the bible, this is the name of a place in the wilderness where the Israelites stopped on their Exodus. It is also the name of the father of Abraham.
female. TERESA: Variant spelling of Spanish Theresa, meaning "harvester." Also in use by the English and Portuguese.
female. TERI: English pet form of Spanish Teresa, meaning "harvester."
female. TERRA: English name derived from the Latin word for "land." Compare with another form of Terra.
female. TERRI: Variant spelling of English Terrie, meaning "harvester."
female. TERRIE: English pet form of Spanish Teresa, meaning "harvester."
female. TERRY: Variant spelling of English Terrie, meaning "harvester." Compare with masculine Terry.
female. TESS: Short form of English Tessa, meaning "harvester."
female. TESSA: English pet form of Spanish Teresa, meaning "harvester."
female. TESSIE: English pet form of Spanish Teresa, meaning "harvester."
female. TETTY: Pet form of English Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
female. THEA: Pet form of English Theodora, meaning "gift of God." Compare with another form of Thea.
female. THEDA: Pet form of English Theodora, meaning "gift of God."
female. THELMA: English name derived from the Greek word thelema, meaning "will." In use by the English.
female. THERESA: Contracted form of Spanish Therasia, meaning "harvester." Also in use by the English and Portuguese.
female. THOMASIN: Abbreviated form of English Thomasina, meaning "twin."
female. THOMASINA: Medieval feminine form of English Thomas, meaning "twin."
female. THOMASINE: Feminine form of English Thomas, meaning "twin."
female. THRUD: Anglicized form of Old Norse Þrúðr, meaning "strength." In mythology, this is the name of a daughter of Thor.
female. THYRZA: Variant spelling of English Tirzah, meaning "pleasantness."
female. TIA: English short form of names ending with -tia.
female. TIANA: English short form of Latin Christiana, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. TIANNA: Variant spelling of English Tiana, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ."
female. TIARA: English name derived from the vocabulary word tiara, from Latin tiara, originally a headdress worn by Persian kings and other men of rank. Of uncertain origin. But the first element might be related to Sumerian ti, meaning "life." And the second element ara, might be related to Ara/Ur, the name of the city of the Chaldees, meaning "light/flame of fire" or "revelation." Hence, possibly "life-light."
female. TIBBY: English pet form of Greek Tabitha, meaning "gazelle." Compare with masculine Tibby.
female. TIERRA: English name derived from the Spanish word for "earth."
female. TIFFANI: Modern variant spelling of English Tiffany, meaning "manifestation of God."
female. TIFFANY: Medieval English form of Greek Theophania, meaning "manifestation of God."
female. TIFFINY: Modern variant spelling of English Tiffany, meaning "manifestation of God."
female. TIKVA: Variant spelling of English unisex Tikvah, meaning "hope."
female. TIKVAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Tiqvah, meaning "hope." In the bible, this is strictly a masculine name, the name of the father of Shallum.
female. TILDA: Short form of English Matilda, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. TILL: Short form of English Tilly, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. TILLIE: Variant spelling of English Tilly, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. TILLY: Pet form of English Matilda, meaning "mighty in battle."
female. TIMOTHA: Rarely used feminine form of English Timothy, meaning "to honor God."
female. TIMOTHEA (Greek: Τιμοθέα): Feminine form of English Timothy, meaning "to honor God."Feminine form of Greek Timotheos, meaning "to honor God."Feminine form of Latin Timotheus, meaning "to honor God."
female. TINA: Short form of Italian names ending with -tina.
female. TIPHANIE: Variant spelling of English Tiffany, meaning "manifestation of God."
female. TIRZAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tirtsah, meaning "pleasantness." In the bible, this is a place name and the name of a daughter of Zelophehad.
female. TISHA: Short form of English Latisha, meaning "happiness."
female. TITTY: Pet form of English Letitia, meaning "happiness."
female. TONI: English pet form of Latin Antonia, possibly meaning "invaluable."
female. TONY: English unisex pet form of Anthony and Antonia, both possibly meaning "invaluable."
female. TONYA: English equivalent of Italian/Spanish Tonia, a short form of Latin Antonia, possibly meaning "invaluable."
female. TOPAZ: English name derived from the name of the gem, "topaz," the birthstone for the month of November. Pliny says that the topaz was named for an island where the yellow stone was mined, either in the Red Sea or the Arabian Sea. The word was derived from Latin topazus, from Greek topazos/topazion, which is of obscure origin, but there may be a connection with the Sanskrit word tapas, meaning "heat; fire."
female. TOPSEY: Variant spelling of English Topsy, meaning "topsail."
female. TOPSIE: Variant spelling of English Topsy, meaning "topsail."
female. TOPSY: English name derived from the vocabulary word "topsail," a sail set above another sail.
female. TORI (Hebrew: תּוֹרִי): English short form of Latin Victoria, meaning "conqueror" or "victory." Compare with another form of Tori.
female. TORIA: English short form of Latin Victoria, meaning "conqueror" or "victory."
female. TOTTIE: English pet form of French Charlotte, meaning "man."
female. TOTTY: Variant spelling of English Tottie, meaning "man."
female. TOYA: English name, possibly derived from an elaborated form of the word "toy," and used as a term of endearment. Compare with French Bibi.
female. TRACE: Short form of English unisex Tracy, meaning "place of Thracius."
female. TRACEE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Tracy, meaning "place of Thracius."
female. TRACEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Tracy, meaning "place of Thracius."
female. TRACI: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Tracy, meaning "place of Thracius."
female. TRACIE: Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Tracy, meaning "place of Thracius."
female. TRACY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a Norman baronial name meaning "place of Thracius."
female. TREASURE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "treasure."
female. TRECIA: Variant spelling of English Tricia, meaning "patrician, of noble descent."
female. TRESHA: Variant form of English Tricia, meaning "patrician, of noble descent."
female. TRIA: English short form of names ending with -tria.
female. TRICIA: English short form of Latin Patricia, meaning "patrician, of noble descent."
female. TRINA: Short form of English Catrina, meaning "pure."
female. TRINITY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, trinity," meaning "a triad; three; triple." As a religious name, it refers to "the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."
female. TRISH: Short form of English Trisha, meaning "patrician, of noble descent."
female. TRISHA: Variant spelling of English Tricia, meaning "patrician, of noble descent."
female. TRISTA: English feminine form of French Tristan, probably meaning "riot, tumult."
female. TRIX: Short form of English Beatrix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
female. TRIXIE: Pet form of English Trix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
female. TRUDI: Variant spelling of English Trudy, meaning "spear strength."
female. TRUDIE: Variant spelling of English Trudy, meaning "spear strength."
female. TRUDY: English pet form of German Gertrude, meaning "spear strength."
female. TSIPPORAH (צִפּוֹרָה): Hebrew name meaning "bird." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of Moses. The Anglicized form is Zipporah.
female. TWILA: Variant spelling of English Twyla, which was probably based on the word "twilight."
female. TWYLA: English name, probably based on the word "twilight."
female. ULA: Pet form of English Ulrica, meaning "wolf power." Compare with other forms of Ula.
female. ULLA: Middle English name meaning "to fill (a container)." Compare with other forms of Ulla.
female. ULRICA: Feminine form of Middle English Ulric, meaning "wolf power." Compare with another form of Ulrica.
female. UNA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Úna, probably meaning "famine, hunger." Compare with another form of Una.
female. UNICE: English variant spelling of Latin Eunice, meaning "good victory."
female. UNITY: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "oneness, unity."
female. URBANA: Feminine form of English Urban, meaning "of the city."
female. URBANNA: Variant spelling of English Urbana, meaning "of the city."
female. URIELA: Feminine form of English Uriel, meaning "flame of God" or "light of the Lord."
female. URIELLA: Variant spelling of English Uriela, meaning "flame of God" or "light of the Lord."
female. URSELLA: English variant spelling of Latin Ursula, meaning "little she-bear."
female. URSULA: Latin name composed of the word ursa "she-bear" and a diminutive suffix, hence "little she-bear."
female. VAL: Unisex short form of English Valentine and Latin Valentina, both meaning "healthy, strong."
female. VALARIE: English variant spelling of Roman Latin Valerie, meaning "to be healthy, to be strong."
female. VALARY: English variant spelling of Roman Latin Valerie, meaning "to be healthy, to be strong."
female. VALENTINE: Feminine form of French Valentin, meaning "healthy, strong." Compare with masculine Valentine.
female. VALERIE: English form of French Valérie, meaning "to be healthy, to be strong."
female. VALORIE: Variant spelling of English Valerie, meaning "to be healthy, to be strong."
female. VANESSA: This English name is usually chosen for its association with the butterfly genus. Its origin remains uncertain despite the claim that it was invented by Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, for his intimate friend Esther Vanhomrigh. Supposedly he created it by combining the first syllable of her surname, Van-, with her first name, Esther, or the suffix -essa; but, if he created it at all, it is more likely that he based it on the Greek name Phanessa, substituting the "Ph" with the "V" from Esther's surname. Besides, the name may have existed before Swift's time. Phanessa is a feminine form of Orphic Phanes, the name of a primeval, hermaphroditic golden-winged god, meaning "bring to light; make appear."
female. VEDA (Sanskrit: वेद): English name derived from the name of the four sacred books of the Hindus, meaning "knowledge; wisdom."
female. VEGA: English name derived from the Latin name of a star in the constellation Lyra, from Arabian al-Waqi, meaning "falling; swooping."
female. VELMA: Probably an English variant spelling of German Wilma, meaning "will-helmet."
female. VENA: Short form of Middle English Alvena, meaning "elf friend." Compare with another form of Vena.
female. VERINA: English variant spelling of Swiss/German Verena, possibly meaning "to fear, to respect."
female. VERITY: Latin name meaning "truth, verity."
female. VERNA: Feminine form of English Vernon, meaning "place of alder trees."
female. VERONICA: Latin form of Macedonian Greek Berenike, meaning "bringer of victory." From an early date, it was influenced by the Church Latin phrase veraiconia, "true image," resulting in the invented legend of St Veronica, who was said to have wiped Christ's face on his way to Calvary and found an image of his face on the towel.
female. VERTHANDI: Anglicized form of Old Norse Verðandi, meaning "present."
female. VI: Short form of English Violet, meaning "violet color" and "violet flower."
female. VIANNE: English contracted form of French Viviane, meaning "alive; animated; lively."
female. VIC: English unisex short form of Latin Victor "conqueror" and Victoria "conqueror" or "victory."
female. VICKI: Variant spelling of English Vickie, meaning "conqueror" or "victory."
female. VICKIE: English pet form of Latin Victoria, meaning "conqueror" or "victory."
female. VICKY: English pet form of Latin Victoria, meaning "conqueror" or "victory."
female. VICTORIA: Latin name of uncertain derivation; it is either a feminine form of Victorius "conqueror," or from the vocabulary word victoria, "victory." In Roman mythology, this is the name of a goddess of victory.
female. VINA: Short form of English Davina, meaning "beloved."
female. VIOLA: Latin name meaning "violet color" or "violet flower."
female. VIOLET: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin viola, meaning "violet color" or "violet flower."
female. VIRGEE: Variant spelling of English Virgie, meaning "maiden, virgin."
female. VIRGIE: English pet form of Latin Virginia, meaning "maiden, virgin."
female. VIRGINIA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Virginius, meaning "maiden, virgin."
female. VIVIAN: English form of French Viviane, meaning "alive; animated; lively." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the Lady of the Lake.
female. VIVIEN: Variant spelling of English Vivian, meaning "alive; animated; lively." Compare with masculine Vivien.
female. VIVYAN: Variant spelling of English Vivian, meaning "alive, animated, lively."
female. VONDA: Perhaps an English variant form of German Wanda or Italian Vanda, both meaning "a Wend; a wanderer," a term used to refer to migrant Slavs in the sixth century.
female. VONNIE: Pet form of English Evonne, meaning "yew tree."
female. WANDA: Probably a feminine form of German Wendel, meaning "a Wend; a wanderer," a term used to refer to migrant Slavs in the sixth century.
female. WENDA: Variant form of English Wendy, meaning "friend."
female. WENDI: Variant spelling of English Wendy, meaning "friend."
female. WENDY: From the name of a J. M. Barrie character, derived from a pet name, fwendy, meaning "friend."
female. WENONA: English variant spelling of Native American Dakota Winona, meaning "firstborn daughter."
female. WENONAH: Variant spelling of English Wenona, meaning "firstborn daughter."
female. WHITNEY: English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of various places derived from the Middle English phrase atten whiten ey ("by the white island"), hence "white island."
female. WILDA: German surname transferred to forename use, meaning "wild."Old English name meaning "willow tree."
female. WILFREDA: Feminine form of Middle English Wilfred, meaning "desires peace." Compare with another form of Wilfreda.
female. WILLA: Feminine form of English Will, meaning "will-helmet."
female. WILLOW: English name derived from the tree name, "willow."
female. WILMA: Feminine form of English William, meaning "will-helmet." Compare with another form of Wilma.
female. WIN: Short form of English Winfred and Winifred, both meaning "holy reconciliation," and other names beginning with Win-.
female. WINIFRED: Anglicized form of Welsh Gwenfrewi, meaning "holy reconciliation."
female. WINNIE: Pet form of English Winifred, meaning "holy reconciliation."
female. WINONA: Native American Dakota name meaning "firstborn daughter."
female. WINTER: English name derived from the season name, "winter." The word may derive from Proto-Indo-European *wind-, meaning "white."
female. WISDOM: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "wisdom."
female. WREN: English name derived from the vocabulary word for the bird, wren, from Old English wrenna, meaning simply "wren." In many other languages, the name of this bird denotes "royalty."
female. WYNNE: Elaborated form of English Win, meaning "holy reconciliation." Compare with masculine Wynne.
female. WYNONNA: English variant spelling of Native American Dakota Winona, meaning "firstborn daughter."
female. WYNTER: Variant spelling of English Winter, meaning "winter."
female. XARA: English name of uncertain origin, possibly a form of Arabic Zara, meaning "blooming flower."
female. XENA (Ξένα): Feminine form of Greek Xenon, meaning "foreigner; stranger."
female. XYLIA: English name derived from the Greek word xylon, meaning "forest-dweller."
female. XYLINA: Elaborated form of English Xylia, meaning "forest-dweller."
female. YANNIC: Unisex pet form of Breton Yann, meaning "God is gracious."
female. YANNICK: Variant spelling of Breton unisex Yannic, meaning "God is gracious."
female. YIESHA: English variant form of Arabic Aisha, meaning "alive."
female. YIESHAH: English variant form of Arabic Aisha, meaning "alive."
female. YOLANDA: English form of French Yolande, meaning "violet flower."
female. YOLONDA: Variant spelling of English Yolanda, meaning "violet flower."
female. YVETTE: Feminine form of French Yves, meaning "yew tree."
female. YVONNE: Feminine form of French Yvon, meaning "yew tree."
female. ZANDRA: English short form of Latin Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
female. ZAVANNA: Variant spelling of English Zavannah, meaning "savannah."
female. ZAVANNAH: Variant spelling of English Savannah, meaning "savannah."
female. ZELDA (Yiddish: זֶעלְדֶע): Short form of German Griselda, meaning "gray battle maid." Yiddish form of German Salida, meaning "happiness, joy."
female. ZELIA: English name of Latin origin, meaning "zealous."
female. ZELLA: Variant spelling of English Zelia, meaning "zealous."
female. ZELMA: English variant spelling of German Selma, meaning "divine helmet."
female. ZERUIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tseruwyah, meaning "balsam" or "cleft." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of Jesse.
female. ZIBA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsiyba, meaning "a plant." In the bible, this is the name of a servant of Saul.
female. ZIBIA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsibya, meaning "a female gazelle." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite.
female. ZIBIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsibyah, meaning "a female gazelle." In the bible, this is the name of the mother of King Joash.
female. ZILLA: Variant spelling of English Zillah, meaning "shade, shadow."
female. ZILLAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsillah, meaning "shade, shadow." In the bible, this is the name of Lamech's second wife.
female. ZINNIA: English name derived from the flower name, "zinnia."
female. ZIPPORAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsipporah, meaning "bird." In the bible, this is the name of the wife of Moses.
female. ZOE (Ζωή): Greek name meaning "life."
female. ZOEY: English form of Greek Zoe, meaning "life."
female. ZOIE: Variant spelling of English Zoey, meaning "life."
female. ZOWIE: Variant spelling of English Zoey, meaning "life."
male. AARAN: Variant spelling of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer."
male. AAREN: Variant spelling of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer." Compare with feminine Aaren.
male. AARON: English form of Greek Aarōn (Hebrew Aharon), meaning "light-bringer." In the bible, this is the name of the older brother of Moses.
male. AARRON: Variant spelling of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer."
male. AB: Short form of English Abner, meaning "father of light."
male. ABADDON: Anglicized form of Greek Abaddōn, meaning "destruction, ruination." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of the place of destruction. And it is a name given to the angel of the bottomless pit, the Destroyer Apollyon.
male. ABBOT: Variant spelling of English Abbott, meaning "abbot, father, priest."
male. ABBOTT: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "abbot, father, priest," from Latin abbas "priest," from Greek abbas, from Aramaic aba "father." First used as a forename in the 19th century.
male. ABDON (עַבְדּוֹן): Anglicized form of Hebrew Abdown, meaning "servant, worshiper." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of the judges who ruled over Israel.
male. ABE: Short form of Hebrew Abraham, meaning "father of a multitude," and other names beginning with Ab-.
male. ABEL: In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his jealous brother Cain. Anglicized form of Greek Habel, meaning "vanity," i.e. "transitory." Anglicized form of Hebrew Hebel, meaning "breath, breathing."
male. ABELL: Variant spelling of English Abel, meaning "vanity," i.e. "transitory."
male. ABIA: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyah, meaning "Yahweh is my father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other characters.
male. ABIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyah, meaning "Yahweh is my father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other characters.
male. ABIDA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyda, meaning "father of knowledge." In the bible, this is the name of one of Midian's five sons. Compare with feminine Abida.
male. ABIDAH: Variant spelling of English Abida, meaning "father of knowledge."
male. ABIDAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiydan, meaning "my father is judge." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Benjamin.
male. ABIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiy'el, meaning "El (God) is (my) father." In the bible, this is the name of Saul's grandfather.
male. ABIHAIL: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyhayil, meaning "father of might." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Esther, a Levite who was the head of the house of Merari, and several other characters.
male. ABIHU: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyhuw, meaning "he is (my) father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Aaron who was slain (along with his brother Nadab) by God for offering incense contrary to the law.
male. ABIJAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyah, meaning "Yahweh is my father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other characters.
male. ABIMAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyma'el, meaning "my father is El (God)." In the bible, this is the name of Joktan's ninth son (of 13), a descendant of Shem.
male. ABIMELECH (אֲבִימֶלֶך): Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiymelek, meaning "Melek is father" or "my father is king." In the bible, this is the name name of several characters, including the king of Gerar who took Abraham's wife Sarah and was forced by God to return her. Also spelled Avimelech.
male. ABINOAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyno'am, meaning "father of pleasantness." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Barak.
male. ABIRAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyram, meaning "my father is exalted." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Hiel the Bethelite, and the name of a son of Eliab who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses.
male. ABISHAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyshay, meaning "my father is Jesse" or "my father is a gift." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was the only one to accompany David when he went to the camp of Saul (1 Sam. 26:5-12).
male. ABISHALOM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyshalowm, meaning "father of peace." In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of Rehoboam.
male. ABIUD: Anglicized form of Greek Abioud, meaning "my father is majesty." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Bela.
male. ABLE: Variant spelling of English Abel, meaning "vanity," i.e. "transitory."
male. ABNAR: English variant spelling of Hebrew Abner, meaning "father of light."
male. ABNER: Hebrew name meaning "father of light." In the bible, this is the name of a cousin of Saul who was also a commander of his army. In use by the English. Also spelled Avner.
male. ABNOR: English variant spelling of Hebrew Abner, meaning "father of light."
male. ABNUR: English variant spelling of Hebrew Abner, meaning "father of light."
male. ABOT: Variant spelling of English Abbott, meaning "father."
male. ABOTT: Variant spelling of English Abbott, meaning "father."
male. ABRAHAM (אַבְרָהָם): Hebrew name meaning "father of a multitude." In the bible, this is the name of the founding patriarch of the Israelites. Also spelled Avraham.
male. ABRAM (Greek: Ἅβραμ, Hebrew: אַבְרָם): In use by the English. Greek form of Hebrew Abram, meaning "father of elevation." Hebrew name meaning "father of elevation." In the bible, this is Abraham's name before God changed it. Also spelled Avram.
male. ABSALOM: Contracted form of English Abishalom, meaning "father of peace." In the bible, this is the name of a son of king David.
male. ACE: English byname transferred to forename use, meaning "number one." Compare with another form of Ace.
male. ACER: Pet form of English Ace, meaning "number one."
male. ACEY: Pet form of English Ace, meaning "number one."
male. ACHAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Akan, meaning "one who troubles." In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite who stole forbidden items during the assault on Jericho, for which he was stoned to death.
male. ACHAR (עָכָר): Anglicized form of Hebrew Akar, meaning "one who troubles." In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite who stole forbidden items during the assault on Jericho, for which he was stoned to death.
male. ACIE: Pet form of English Ace, meaning "number one."
male. ACKE: Short form of English Ackerley, meaning "oak meadow." Compare with another form of Acke.
male. ACKERLEA: Variant spelling of English Ackerley, meaning "oak meadow."
male. ACKERLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "oak meadow."
male. ACKERLY: Variant spelling of English Ackerley, meaning "oak meadow."
male. ACKLEA: Variant spelling of English Ackley, meaning "oak meadow."
male. ACKLEY: Contracted form of English Ackerley, meaning "oak meadow."
male. ACKLIE: Variant spelling of English Ackley, meaning "oak meadow."
male. ACTON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "oak tree settlement."
male. ADALIA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Adalya, of Persian derivation, meaning "I shall be drawn up of God." In the bible, this is the name of the fifth son of Haman.
male. ADALIAH: Variant spelling of English Adalia, meaning "I shall be drawn up of God."
male. ADAM (Greek: Ἀδάμ, Hebrew: אָדָם): In use by the English.Greek form of Hebrew Adam, meaning "the red earth."Hebrew name meaning "earth" or "red." In the bible, this is the name of the first man created by God, the husband of Eve.
male. ADARE: English variant spelling of Scottish Adair, meaning "the ford of the oaks."
male. ADDAM: English variant spelling of Hebrew Adam, meaning "earth" or "red."
male. ADDISON: Old English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "son of Adam."
male. ADEN: Anglicized form of Gaelic Áedán, meaning "fire." Variant spelling of English Adin, meaning "dainty, delicate."
male. ADENO: Variant spelling of English Adino, meaning "soft, delicate" or "his ornament."
male. ADIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Adiyn, meaning "dainty, delicate." In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel.
male. ADINA: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Adiyna, meaning "slender." In the bible, this is a masculine name only, the name of one of King David's captains.
male. ADINO: Anglicized form of Hebrew Adiynow, meaning "soft, delicate" or "his ornament." In the bible, this is the name of one of King David's warriors.
male. ADISON: Variant spelling of English unisex Addison, meaning "son of Adam."
male. ADISSON: Variant spelling of English unisex Addison, meaning "son of Adam."
male. ADLAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Adlay, meaning "justice of God." In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Shaphat, the overseer of David's herds.
male. ADNEY: English name derived from the Old Norman French family name Oudinot, meaning "the noble's island."
male. ADOLPH: English form of Latin Adolphus, meaning "noble wolf."
male. ADONIA (אֲדּׄ� ִיָּה): Variant spelling of English Adonijah, meaning "my Lord is Jehovah." Compare with feminine Adonia.
male. ADONIJAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Adoniyah, meaning "my Lord is Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of the fourth son of David, and a couple of other characters.
male. ADRIAN: English name derived from Latin Adrianus, meaning "from Hadria."
male. AENGUS: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Aonghas, meaning "excellent valor."
male. AFFTON: Variant spelling of English unisex Afton, derived from the name of the River Afton in Ayrshire, Scotland, made famous in Burns' poem "Sweet Afton."
male. AFTON: Old English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the name of the River Afton in Ayrshire, Scotland, made famous in Burns' poem "Sweet Afton."
male. AHAB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ach'ab, meaning "brother of father; uncle." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Israel, the husband of Jezebel.
male. AHAZIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Achazyah, meaning "God holds" or "whom God holds." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ahab and a son of Jehoram.
male. AHEARN: Variant spelling of English Ahern, meaning "lord of horses."
male. AHERIN: Variant spelling of English Ahern, meaning "lord of horses."
male. AHERN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hEachthighearna "descendant of Eachthighearna," hence "lord of horses."
male. AHERNE: Variant spelling of English Ahern, meaning "lord of horses."
male. AHIAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Achiyam, meaning "mother's brother," i.e. "uncle." In the bible, this is the name of one of King David's warriors.
male. AHIAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Achyan, meaning "brotherly" or "fraternal." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Manasseh.
male. AHIRAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Achiyram, meaning "brother of height." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Benjamin.
male. AIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Ayah, meaning "falcon" or "vulture." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Rizpah, and a Horite, the son of Zibeon.
male. AIDAN: Anglicized form of Gaelic Áedán, meaning "little fire."
male. AIDEN: Variant spelling of English Aidan, meaning "little fire."
male. AILLARD: Middle English and Old French form of Old High German Adalhard, meaning "noble strength."
male. AILWARD: Variant spelling of Middle English Aylward, meaning either "noble guard" or "elf guard."
male. AIMEREY: English variant spelling of French Aimery, meaning "home-ruler."
male. AIMERY: English variant spelling of Norman French Aimeri, meaning "home-ruler."
male. AL: Short form of English names beginning with Al-. Compare with another form of Al.
male. ALADDIN: Anglicized form of Arabic Ala Al-din, meaning "nobility of faith."
male. ALAN: Old Celtic name, possibly having the same origin as Irish Gaelic Ailín, from ailín, a diminutive of ail "rock," hence "little rock."
male. ALANN: English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
male. ALBAN: English name derived from Latin Albanus, meaning "like Albus," i.e. "white."
male. ALBERT: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelbert, meaning "bright nobility." Compare with other forms of Albert.
male. ALBIN: English name derived from Latin Albinus, meaning "like Albus," i.e. "white."
male. ALBY: Pet form of English Alban, meaning "like Albus," i.e. "white."
male. ALDEN: Variant spelling of Middle English Aldin, meaning "old friend." Or from the surname Alden, having several possible meanings: "old hill," "high castle" or "high town."
male. ALDFORD: Variant spelling of Old English Alford, meaning "old river-ford."
male. ALDIN: Variant spelling of Middle English Aldine, meaning "old friend."
male. ALDINE: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ealdwine, meaning "old friend."
male. ALDIS: Variant spelling of Old English Aldous, possibly meaning "from the old house."
male. ALDON: Variant spelling of Middle English Alden, meaning "old friend."
male. ALDOUS: From a surname common in the Middle Ages, thought to be of Anglo-Saxon origin, probably a contraction of Old English ald-house, hence "from the old house."
male. ALDRED: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ealdred, meaning "old counsel."
male. ALDRICH: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelric, meaning "noble ruler." Compare with another form of Aldrich.
male. ALDRIDGE: From the surname which was derived from Middle English Aldrich, meaning "noble ruler."
male. ALDUS: Variant spelling of Old English Aldous, probably meaning "from the old house."
male. ALDWEN: Variant spelling of Middle English Aldwin, meaning "old friend."
male. ALDWIN: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ealdwine, meaning "old friend."
male. ALEC: Short form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind." Compare with other forms of Alec.
male. ALECK: Short form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALEN: English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
male. ALERIC: English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, meaning "all-powerful; ruler of all."
male. ALERICK: English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, meaning "all-powerful; ruler of all."
male. ALEX: English unisex short form of Alexandra and Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALEXANDER (Hebrew: אֲלֶכְּסַ� ְדֶר): Anglicized form of Latin Alexandrus (Greek Alexandros), meaning "defender of mankind." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a son of Simon, a relative of the high priest, a Jew in Acts 19:33, and a coppersmith who opposed Paul.
male. ALF: Short form of English Alfred, meaning "elf counsel." Compare with other forms of Alf.
male. ALFIE: Pet form of English Alfred, meaning "elf counsel."
male. ALFONZO: English name derived from Latin Alfonsus, meaning "noble and ready."
male. ALFORD: Old English habitational surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places most of which were composed of the Old English elements eald "old" and ford "ford," hence "old river-ford."
male. ALFRED: Modern English form of Middle English Alvred, meaning "elf counsel."
male. ALFRID: Variant spelling of English Alfred, meaning "elf counsel."
male. ALFY: Pet form of English Alfred, meaning "elf counsel."
male. ALGAR: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ælfgar, meaning "elf spear."
male. ALGER: Variant spelling of Middle English Algar, meaning elf spear."
male. ALGERNON: English name derived from the old Norman French byname algernon, from aux gernons, for someone "moustached."
male. ALIC: Short form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALICK: Short form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALIK: Short form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALIX: Variant spelling of English unisex Alex, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLAN: English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
male. ALLARD: Variant spelling of Middle English and Old French Aillard, meaning "noble strength."
male. ALLARIC: English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, meaning "all-powerful; ruler of all."
male. ALLARICK: English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, meaning "all-powerful; ruler of all."
male. ALLASTER: Anglicized form of Gaelic Alaster, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLASTIR: Anglicized form of Gaelic Alaster, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLEN: English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
male. ALLERIC: English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, meaning "all-powerful; ruler of all."
male. ALLERICK: English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, meaning "all-powerful; ruler of all."
male. ALLGAR: Variant spelling of Middle English Algar, meaning "elf spear."
male. ALLGER: Variant spelling of Middle English Algar, meaning "elf spear."
male. ALLIN: English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
male. ALLISTAIR: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Alastair, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLISTER: Anglicized form of Gaelic Alaster, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLISTIR: Anglicized form of Gaelic Alaster, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Allown, meaning "oak tree." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Simeon.English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
male. ALLRIC: English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, meaning "all-powerful; ruler of all."
male. ALLYN: English variant spelling of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
male. ALLYSDAIR: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Alasdair, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLYSDARE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Alasdair, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLYSTAIR: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Alastair, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALLYSTER: Anglicized form of Gaelic Alaster, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALON (אַלוֹן): Variant spelling of English Allon, meaning "oak tree."
male. ALONZO: English variant spelling of Spanish Alonso, meaning "noble and ready."
male. ALPHA (Άλφα): English unisex name derived from the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
male. ALPHONZO: English variant spelling of Spanish Alphonso, meaning "noble and ready."
male. ALPIN: Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Ailpein, possibly meaning "white."
male. ALPINE: English name, probably derived from the vocabulary word alpine, meaning "of the Swiss Alps."
male. ALTAIR (Arabic: الطير): Modern English unisex name derived from the name of the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, from an Arabic word meaning "the bird" or "the flyer."
male. ALTON: Old English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of many places most of which meant either "old town" or "settlement at the (river) source."
male. ALURED: Variant spelling of Middle English Alvred, meaning "elf counsel."
male. ALVAR: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ælfhere, meaning "elf army."
male. ALVEN: English variant spelling of Norman French Alvin, meaning "elf friend."
male. ALVIE: English pet form of Norman French Alvin, meaning "elf friend."
male. ALVIN: Norman French name derived from Latin Alvinius, meaning "elf friend." In use by the English.
male. ALVRED: Middle English form of Latin Alvredus, meaning "elf counsel."
male. ALVY: English pet form of Norman French Alvin, meaning "elf friend."
male. ALVYN: English variant spelling of Norman French Alwin, meaning "elf friend."
male. ALWIN: Variant spelling of Middle English Elwin, meaning "elf friend." Compare with other forms of Alwin.
male. ALWYN: Variant spelling of Middle English Alwin, meaning "elf friend."
male. ALYSDAIR: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Alasdair, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALYSDARE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Alasdair, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALYSTAIR: Anglicized form of Gaelic Alaster, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ALYSTER: Anglicized form of Gaelic Alaster, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. AMARIA: Variant spelling of English Amariah, meaning "whom God spoke of."
male. AMARIAH (אֲמַרְיָה): Anglicized form of Hebrew Amaryah, meaning "whom God spoke of." In the bible, this is the name of a priest who lived in the time of King Jehoshaphat.
male. AMASAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Amasay, meaning "burdensome." In the bible, this is the name of a warrior and chief of the captains, a Kohathite ancestor of Samuel, a priest, and another Kohathite Levite who lived in the time of the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah.
male. AMBIE: Pet form of English Ambrose, meaning "immortal."
male. AMBROSE: English form of Latin Ambrosius, meaning "immortal."
male. AMBY: Pet form of English Ambrose, meaning "immortal."
male. AMERY: Variant spelling of English Amory, meaning "home-ruler."
male. AMI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Amiy, meaning "bond-servant." In the bible, this is the name of a servant of King Solomon.
male. AMITAI: Variant spelling of English Amittai, meaning "my truth."
male. AMITTAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Amittay, meaning "my truth." In the bible, this is the name of Jonah's father.
male. AMLODI: Anglicized form of Icelandic Amloði, possibly meaning "heavy" or "the dullard."
male. AMMIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ammiy'el, meaning "one of the family of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a spy from the tribe of Dan who died in the plague.
male. AMMIHUD: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ammiyhuwd, meaning "one of the people of Judah." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of Shemuel.
male. AMMINADAB: Anglicized form of Greek Aminadab, meaning "servant of the prince." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Christ. Anglicized form of Hebrew Ammiynadab, meaning "kindred of the prince." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Aram and a son of Kohath.
male. AMMON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ammown, meaning "kindred, tribal." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Lot by his younger daughter. Compare with another form of Ammon.
male. AMON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Amown, meaning "skilled workman." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah, a governor of Samaria, and a descendant of one one of Solomon's servants. Compare with another form of Amon.
male. AMORY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Norman French personal name Aimeri, meaning "home-ruler."
male. AMOS: Anglicized form of Greek Amōs, meaning "strong." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Christ.
male. AMOZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Amowts, meaning "strong." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Isaiah the prophet.
male. AMRAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chamran, meaning "the people is exalted" or "their slime." In the bible, this is the name of a son of a descendant of Esau.
male. ANAKIN: This name became popular as a boy's name after the making of the Star Wars saga by George Lucas, who named his Darth Vader character after the surname of director Ken Annakin, a variant spelling of the Low German female personal name Anniken, a form of Hannah, meaning "favor; grace."
male. ANANI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ananiy, meaning "my cloud." In the bible, this is the name of the 7th son of Elioenai, descendant of David.
male. ANANIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ananya, meaning "Jehovah clouds" or "what Jehovah covers." In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Azariah who lived in the time of Nehemiah and assisted in rebuilding the city wall.
male. ANANIAS: Anglicized form of Greek Hananias, meaning "whom Jehovah has graciously given." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of the husband of Sapphira, a Christian at Damascus, and a son of Nedebaeus (Greek Nabadias).
male. ANDERSON: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Andrew."
male. ANDREW: Anglicized form of Greek Andreas, meaning "man; warrior." In the bible, this is the name of an apostle of Christ and brother to Simon Peter. He is said to have been crucified at Patrae in Archaia.
male. ANDY: Unisex pet form of English Andrew and Andrea, meaning "man; warrior."
male. ANGEL: English unisex name derived from Latin Angelus, meaning "angel, messenger." Once used as a man's name in England. It is now almost strictly a feminine name.
male. ANGUS: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of a county of Scotland, which took its name from Gaelic Aonghus (supposedly from Aongus Fer), meaning "excellent valor."
male. ANSCOM: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "stone-enclosed valley."
male. ANSCOMB: Variant spelling of English Anscom, meaning "stone-enclosed valley."
male. ANSON: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, which may have been based on any of a number of Middle English names, i.e. "son of Ansel" or "son Agnes."
male. ANTHONY: English form of Latin Antonius, possibly meaning "invaluable."
male. ANTONY: Variant spelling of English Anthony, possibly meaning "invaluable."
male. ANTUAN: English variant spelling of French Antoine, possibly meaning "invaluable."
male. ANTWAN: Modern English variant spelling of French Antoine, possibly meaning "invaluable."
male. APOLLYON: Anglicized form of Greek Apollyōn, meaning "destroyer." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of the angel-prince of the infernal regions, the minister of death and author of havoc on earth. He is also known by the name Abaddon.
male. ARCHIBALD: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Gilleasbaig, meaning "bishop's servant."English form of Old French Archimbaud, meaning "genuine courage."
male. ARCHIE: Pet form of English Archibald, meaning "genuine courage."Pet form of Scottish-English Archibald, meaning "bishop's servant."
male. ARDAL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Árdghal, meaning "high valor."
male. ARDEN: English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from Celtic ard, meaning "high," hence "from the high place."
male. ARDON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ardown, meaning "fugitive." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Caleb.
male. ARELI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ar'eliy, meaning "lion of God." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Gad.
male. ARIC: Variant spelling of English Eric, meaning "ever-ruler."
male. ARIDAI (אֲרִידַי): Anglicized form of Hebrew Ariyday, meaning "the lion is enough." In the bible, this is the name of the ninth of Haman's ten sons who were hanged by the Jews.
male. ARIEH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Aryeh, meaning "lion." In the bible, this is the name of an officer of king Pekahiah.
male. ARIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Ari'el, meaning "lion of god." In the bible, this is a name applied to the city of Jerusalem, and the name of a chief of the returning exiles. In the Apocrypha, this is the name of an archangel who rules the waters. It is also the name of a moon of Uranus, and the name of a spirit in Shakespeare's play "The Tempest."
male. ARIK: Variant spelling of English Eric, meaning "ever-ruler." Compare with another form of Arik.
male. ARIN: Variant spelling of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer." Compare with feminine Arin.
male. ARLEY: Variant spelling of English Harley, meaning "rocky meadow."
male. ARLIE: Variant spelling of English Arley, meaning "rocky meadow."
male. ARN: Short form of English Arnold, meaning "eagle power." Compare with another form of Arn.
male. ARNE: Medieval short form of English Arnold, meaning "eagle power." Compare with another form of Arne.
male. ARNIE: Pet form of English Arnold, meaning "eagle power."
male. ARNOLD: English name derived from French Arnaud, meaning "eagle power."
male. ARNY: Pet form of English Arnold, meaning "eagle power."
male. ARRAN: Variant spelling of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer."
male. ARRON: Variant spelling of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer."
male. ARRYN: Variant spelling of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer."
male. ART: English short form of Celtic Arthur, possibly meaning "bear-man." Compare with another form of Art.
male. ARTHUR: Celtic Arthurian legend name of a famous King of Britain. The name is of obscure etymology, possibly composed of Welsh art/arth "bear" and Brittonic gur "man," hence "bear-man." The earliest mention of him is in Welsh texts, where he is never called "king," but rather dux bellorum, meaning "war leader." Medieval Welsh texts call him ameraudur "emperor" which could also mean "war leader." In early Welsh works the word art was used as a figurative synonym for "warrior."
male. ARTIE: English pet form of Celtic Arthur, possibly meaning "bear-man."
male. ARTUR: Early English form of Celtic Arthur, possibly meaning "bear-man."
male. ARVIN: Possibly a variant spelling of English Irvin, meaning "fresh water" or "green water."
male. ASAF: Variant spelling of English Asaph, meaning "collector, gatherer."
male. ASAPH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Acaph, meaning "collector, gatherer." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including King David's chief musician.
male. ASAREEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Asar'el, meaning "whom God has bound (by a vow)."
male. ASH: Short form of English unisex Ashley, meaning "ash-tree grove."
male. ASHER (אָשֵׁר): Hebrew name derived from the word ashar, meaning "happy." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jacob. In use by the English.
male. ASHLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements æsc "ash" and lēah "wood," hence "ash-tree grove."
male. ASHRIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Asriy'el, meaning "vow of God." In the bible, this is the name of a son and great-grandson of Manasseh, and a son of Gilead.
male. ASHTON: English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements æsc "ash tree" and tun "settlement," hence "ash tree settlement."
male. ASHUR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ashchuwr, meaning "blackness." In the bible, this is the name of a son of the father of Temeni.
male. ASIA: English unisex name derived from the name of the continent, which was possibly derived from Assyrian asu, meaning "east."
male. ASSHUR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ashshuwr, meaning "a step." In the bible, this is the name second son of Shem. It is also a name applied to the nation of Assyria and its people.
male. ASSUR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ashshuwr, meaning "a step." In the bible, this is the name second son of Shem. It is also a name applied to the nation of Assyria and its people.
male. ASTON: English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements east "east" and tun "settlement," hence "east settlement."
male. ASTROPHEL: English literary name from Astrophel and Stella, a famous sonnet composed by Philip Sidney in the 1580s, composed of the Greek elements aster "star" and phil "friend, lover," hence "star lover."
male. ATHELSTAN: Variant spelling of Middle English Ethelstan, meaning "noble stone."
male. AUBREY: English unisex form of Norman French Alberi, meaning "elf ruler."
male. AUBRY: Masculine variant spelling of English unisex Aubrey, meaning "elf ruler."
male. AUBYN: English variant spelling of French Aubin, meaning "like Albus," i.e. "white."
male. AUDLEY: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of a place in Staffordshire, composed of Old English Ealdgyth and leah "meadow, woodland clearing," hence "Ealdgyth's meadow."
male. AUGUST: Short form of Latin Augustus, meaning "venerable." In use by the English and Germans.
male. AUGUSTINE: English form of Latin Augustinus, meaning "venerable."
male. AULAY: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Amhlaibh, meaning "heir of the ancestors."
male. AUSTEN: Variant spelling of English Austin, meaning "venerable."
male. AUSTIN: English surname transferred to forename use, from Old French Aousten, from Roman Latin Augustinus, meaning "venerable."
male. AUSTYN: Unisex form of English Austin, meaning "venerable."
male. AUTUMN: English unisex name derived from the season name, from Latin autumnus, thought to be of Etruscan origin. Harvest was the original English name for the season; Autumn replaced it in the 16th century.
male. AVEREL: Middle English masculine form of Anglo-Saxon Eoforhild, meaning "boar battle."
male. AVERILL: English surname (Averill) transferred to forename use, meaning "the hill sown with oats."
male. AVERY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, originally a Norman French form of Middle English Alfred, meaning "elf counsel."
male. AVON: English name which derived from the name of any of several rivers in England which got their name from Celtic afon, meaning "river."
male. AYLMER: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a contracted form of Athelmare, meaning "nobly famous."
male. AYLWARD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelweard "noble guard" or Ælfweard "elf guard."
male. AYMERY: Variant spelling of English Aimery, meaning "home-ruler."
male. AZAL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Atsel, meaning "noble." In the bible, this is the name of a place near Jerusalem, and a descendant of Saul.
male. AZANIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Azanyah, meaning "God hears." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Jeshua.
male. AZARAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Azar'el, meaning "God has helped" or "whom God helps." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Bani, one of King David's warriors, and a priest and musician.
male. AZAREEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Azar'el, meaning "God has helped" or "whom God helps." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Bani, one of King David's warriors, and a priest and musician.
male. AZARIAH: Anglicized form of Aramaic/Hebrew Azarya, meaning "help of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of the three young men thrown into the fiery furnace by Nebuchadnezzar.
male. AZAZEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Aza'zel, meaning "entire removal" and "scapegoat." In the bible, this word is found in the law of the day of atonement (Leviticus 16:8, 10, 26). It refers to a goat used for sacrifice for the sins of the people. In modern times, Azazel was interpreted as a Satanic, goat-like demon. The name has even been used for the "Angel of Death."
male. AZAZIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Azazyahuw, meaning "Yahweh is mighty." In the bible, this is the name of several minor characters, including the father of Hoshea.
male. AZEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Atsel, meaning "noble." In the bible, this is the name of a place near Jerusalem, and a descendant of Saul.
male. AZRAEL: Anglicized form of Arabic Azra'il, the name of the "Angel of Death" who separates the soul from the body upon death.Anglicized form of Hebrew Azriy'el, meaning "help of God." In the bible, this is the name of several minor characters.
male. AZRIEL: Anglicized form of Arabic Azra'il, the name of the "Angel of Death" who separates the soul from the body upon death.Anglicized form of Hebrew Azriy'el, meaning "help of God." In the bible, this is the name of several minor characters.
male. AZURIAH: Variant spelling of English Azariah, meaning "help of God."
male. BAAL-ZEBUB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ba'al-Zebuwb, meaning "lord of the fly." In the bible, this is the name of a Philistine deity worshiped at Ekron.
male. BAALZEBUB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ba'al-Zebuwb, meaning "lord of the fly." In the bible, this is the name of a Philistine deity worshiped at Ekron.
male. BABE: This was once a popular American English pet name for athletes, especially in the early 1900s, before and after Babe Ruth. Compare with feminine Babe.
male. BAILEY: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "bailiff."
male. BAILIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Bailey, meaning "bailiff."
male. BAILY: Variant spelling of English unisex Bailey, meaning "bailiff."
male. BALDWIN: English form of French Baldoin, meaning "brave friend."
male. BALLARD: From an Old English derogatory name for a bald-headed person; it became a surname, then transferred to forename; derived from Middle English balled, meaning "rounded like a ball," hence "bald-headed."
male. BALLINAMORE: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Béal an Átha Móir, meaning "mouth of the big ford."
male. BALLINDERRY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Baile an Doire, meaning "town of the oak wood."
male. BALTHASAR: Anglicized form of Greek Baltasar, meaning "Ba'al protect the king." Early Christians assigned names to the three Magi ("wise men from the east") who visited the baby Jesus. They are mentioned but not named in the bible; Balthasar is one of them, the other two are Casper and Melchior.
male. BALTHAZAR: Variant spelling of English Balthasar, meaning "Ba'al protect the king."
male. BAMBI: English unisex name, derived from the Italian word bambino, meaning "child."
male. BAMBIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Bambi, meaning "child."
male. BANI (בָּ� ִי): Anglicized form of Hebrew Baniy, meaning "built." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of David's warriors.
male. BAPTIST: English form of French Baptiste, meaning "baptist."
male. BAR-JESUS: Anglicized form of Greek Bariesou, meaning "son of Jesus." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a false prophet.
male. BARNABY: Old English form of Greek Barnabas, meaning "son of exhortation."
male. BARNEY: English pet form of Bernard "bold as a bear" and Greek Barnabas "son of exhortation."
male. BARRET: English byname for a quarrelsome person. It became a surname, then transferred to a forename, derived from Middle English barat, a derivative of barater, meaning "to haggle," hence "haggler."
male. BARRETT: Variant spelling of English Barret, meaning "haggler."
male. BARRIE: Variant spelling of English Barry, meaning "fair-headed."
male. BARRY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Barra, meaning "fair-headed."
male. BART: Short form of English Bartholomew, meaning "son of Talmai."
male. BARTHOLOMEW: English form of French Bartholomieu, meaning "son of Talmai." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of one of the twelve apostles.
male. BARTLET: Diminutive form of English Bartholomew, meaning "son of Talmai."
male. BARTLEY: Old English name meaning "Bart's (Bartholomew's) meadow."
male. BARUCH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Baruwk, meaning "blessed." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a faithful attendant of Jeremiah to whom the apocryphal Book of Baruch is ascribed.
male. BARZILAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Barzillay, meaning "man of iron."
male. BARZILLAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Barzillay, meaning "man of iron." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a Gileadite leader who helped David against Absalom's rebellion.
male. BAS: Short form of English Basil, meaning "king" or "basil (the herb)."
male. BASIL: English form of French Basile, meaning "king." Also sometimes given as an herb name.
male. BASSETT: English name derived from the Old French word basset, a byname for a short person, derived from a diminutive form of the word basse ("low, short"), hence, "shorty."
male. BASTIAN: Short form of English Sebastian, meaning "from Sebaste."
male. BAXTER: Old English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from the word bæcestre, "female baker," the feminine form of bæcere, "(male) baker."
male. BAZ: Pet form of English Basil, meaning "king" or "basil (the herb)."
male. BEAU: Originally an English pet name meaning "handsome," derived from the French word, beau, meaning "beautiful." Later, in the 19th century, it was used as a word meaning "admirer" or "sweetheart." Its use as a forename seems to have been due to Wren's novel Beau Geste (1924) and the character Beau Wilkes in Mitchell's Gone With the Wind (1936).
male. BEAVIS: Variant spelling of English Bevis, possibly meaning "shining one."
male. BEDIVERE: Anglicized form of Welsh Bedwyr, possibly meaning "grave-knower," inferring "one who knows (Arthur's) grave." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of a Knight of the Round Table who returned Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake after King Arthur's death. Described as being one-handed, he was still an excellent warrior. In Welsh, his full name was Bedwyr Bedrydant, meaning "Bedivere of the Perfect Sinews."
male. BEELZEBUB: Anglicized form of Greek Beelzeboul, meaning "lord of dung." In the New Testament bible, this is a name for Satan, the prince of evil spirits.
male. BELSHAZZAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Belsha'tstsar, meaning "Ba'al protect the king." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Babylon at the time of its fall; he to whom Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall.
male. BELTESHAZZAR: Anglicized form of Babylonian Beltesha'tstsar, meaning "Ba'al's prince." In the bible, this is Daniel the prophet's Babylonian name.
male. BEN-ONI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ben-Owniy, meaning "son of my sorrow." In the bible, this is the name given to Benjamin by his mother Rachel as she died giving birth to him.
male. BEN: Short form of English Benjamin "son of the right hand" and Benedict "blessed."
male. BENAIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Benayah and Benayahu, meaning "God has built." In the bible, this is the name of the captain of David's guard and many other characters.
male. BENEDICT: English form of French Bénédict, meaning "blessed."
male. BENET: Variant spelling of English Bennett, meaning "blessed." Compare with another form of Benet.
male. BENETT: Variant spelling of English Bennett, meaning "blessed."
male. BENJAMIN: Anglicized form of Greek Beniamín from Hebrew Binyamin, meaning "son of the right hand." In the bible, this is the name of one of the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel, the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons. His birth name was Benoni, given to him by his mother who died giving birth to him. Not wanting his son to bear such an ill-omened name, Jacob changed his name to Binyamin/Benjamin, because he was the only son born in southern Canaan instead of northern Mesopotamia. Compare with another form of Benjamin.
male. BENJI: Pet form of English Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand."
male. BENJIE: Pet form of English Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand."
male. BENJY: Pet form of English Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand."
male. BENNET: Variant spelling of English Bennett, meaning "blessed."
male. BENNETT: Medieval form of English Benedict, meaning "blessed."
male. BENNIE: Pet form of English Benjamin "son of the right hand" and Benedict "blessed."
male. BENNY: Pet form of English Benjamin "son of the right hand" and Benedict "blessed."
male. BENONI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ben-Owniy, meaning "son of my sorrow." In the bible, this is the name given to Benjamin by his mother Rachel as she died giving birth to him.
male. BENSON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Ben."
male. BENTLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements beonet, "bent grass" and lēah "clearing, meadow" hence "bent grass meadow."
male. BENTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of a place in Northumbria composed of the Old English elements beonet "bent grass" and tūn "enclosure; settlement," hence "bent grass settlement."
male. BERKELEY: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements be(o)rc "birch" and leah "clearing, meadow, pasture," hence "birch tree meadow."
male. BERNARD: English form of Anglo-Saxon Beornheard, meaning "bold as a bear." Compare with another form of Bernard.
male. BERNIE: Pet form of English Bernard, meaning "bold as a bear."
male. BERRY: Variant spelling of English Barry, meaning "fair-headed." Compare with feminine Berry.
male. BERT: Modern English name derived from Old English beorht, meaning "bright." Used as a short form of longer names containing the same element.
male. BERTIE: Pet form of English Bert, meaning "bright." Compare with feminine Bertie.
male. BETHUEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Bethuw'el, meaning "God destroys" or "man of God." In the bible, this is the name of a town and also the name of the father of Rebecca.
male. BETUEL: Variant spelling of English Bethuel, meaning "God destroys" or "man of God."
male. BEVAN: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Anglicized form of Welsh ap Iefan, meaning "son of Evan."
male. BEVERLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of a place in Humberside composed of the Old English elements beofor "beaver" and lēac "stream," hence "beaver stream." The feminine form of the name is spelled without the second "e"--Beverly.
male. BEVIS: English surname transferred to forename use, probably from the Old French place name Beauvais, in Oise, France which got its name from the Belgic tribe of the Bellovaci (Belovasci) that some say is the name of the Fir Bolg (the ancient Irish "shining ones") of Celtic mythology.
male. BEZALEEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Betsalel, meaning "in the shadow." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Uri who was one of the architects of the tabernacle, and the name of an Israelite.
male. BIFF: Originally an American English boxing term, this name was later used as a byname for a tough-guy. Finally it transferred to a forename, and it still carries the same original meaning, "a blow with the fist."
male. BIGVAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Bigvay, meaning "gardener, husbandman" or "in my bodies." In the bible, this is the name of a man who was a leader amongst the Babylonian exile returnees.
male. BILL: Pet form of English William, meaning "will-helmet."
male. BILLY: Pet form of English William, meaning "will-helmet."
male. BLAIN: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the old Scottish Gaelic personal name Bláán, meaning "little yellow one."
male. BLAINE: Variant spelling of English Blain, meaning "little yellow one."
male. BLAIZE: English variant spelling of French Blaise, meaning "talks with a lisp."
male. BLAKE: Old English byname for a person having unusually dark or light hair or skin. It later became a surname then a popular forename. It comes from two Old English words: 1) blæc "black," and, 2) blāc "white." It can therefore mean either "black" or "white."
male. BLAZE: Variant spelling of English Blaize, meaning "talks with a lisp."
male. BLISS: Old English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word bliss, meaning "joy; happiness."
male. BLYTHE: Old English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the word blīðe, meaning "cheerful, happy."
male. BOAZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Bo'az, meaning "swiftness." In the bible, this is the name of a Bethlehemite who married Ruth.
male. BOB: Short form of English Robert, meaning "bright fame."
male. BOBBI: Unisex pet form of English Robert and Roberta, meaning "bright fame."
male. BOBBY: Pet form of English Robert, meaning "bright fame."
male. BONIFACE: Short form of Latin Bonifatius, meaning "good destiny/fate." In use by the French and occasionally the English.
male. BOOKER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, originally denoting both a "book-binder" and a "scribe."
male. BRAD: Short form of English names beginning with Brad-, from Old English brád, meaning "broad."
male. BRADBURN: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements brad "broad" and burna "stream," hence "broad stream."
male. BRADEN: English surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ó Bradain, meaning "descendant of Bradán," hence "salmon."
male. BRADFORD: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements brád "broad" and ford "ford, river crossing" hence "broad river crossing."
male. BRADLEY: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements brád "broad" and leah "meadow, woodland clearing," broad meadow."
male. BRADY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Brádaigh "descendant of Brádach," hence "large-chested."
male. BRAEDEN: Variant spelling of English Braden, meaning "salmon."
male. BRAIDEN: Variant spelling of English Braden, meaning "salmon."
male. BRAIDY: Variant spelling of English unisex Brady, possibly meaning "large-chested."
male. BRAN: Short form of English Brandon, meaning "broom-covered hill," and other names beginning with Bran-. Compare with other forms of Bran.
male. BRANDEN: Variant spelling of English Brandon, meaning "broom-covered hill."
male. BRANDON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places most of which were composed of the Old English elements brom "broom" and dun "hill," hence "broom-covered hill."
male. BRANDT: English surname transferred to forename use, from Anglo-Saxon Brand, meaning "blade, sword."
male. BRANNON: Variant spelling of English Brandon, meaning "broom-covered hill."
male. BRANT: Variant spelling of English Brandt, meaning "blade, sword."
male. BRAYDEN: Variant spelling of English Braden, meaning "salmon."
male. BRENDAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Breándan, meaning "prince."
male. BRENDEN: Variant spelling of English Brendan, meaning "prince."
male. BRENDON: Variant spelling of English Brendan, meaning "prince."
male. BRENNAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Braonáin, "descendant of Braonán," hence "little drop."
male. BRENT: English surname transferred to forename use having several possible origins: From an Old English byname for a criminal who had been "branded." For example, the surname Brendcheke "burned cheek" came from such a byname. From a habitational name derived either from Old English brant "steep" or an old British Celtic word meaning "high place." From a topographic name for someone who "lives by the ground cleared by fire," from Middle English brend, from brennan "to burn."
male. BRENTON: Habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements bryne, meaning "fire, flame," and tun "enclosure, settlement, town," hence "fire town."
male. BRET: Variant spelling of English Brett, meaning "a Breton."
male. BRETT: English unisex name meaning, "a Breton."
male. BRIAN: Old French derogatory byname derived from the Old Occitan word brian, meaning "maggot." Compare with another form of Brian.
male. BRIAR: English unisex name derived from the plant name briar, from Old English brer, meaning "prickly bush."
male. BRIGHAM: English surname transferred to forename use, from a place name composed of the Old English elements brycg "bridge" and ham "homestead," hence "homestead by the bridge."
male. BRISCOE: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places, most of which were composed of the Old Norse elements birki "birch" and skógr "wood," hence "birch wood."
male. BRITTON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "from Britain."
male. BROCK: Surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English brocc meaning "badger."
male. BRODERICK: Welsh surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of the personal name Rhydderch, meaning "reddish-brown."
male. BRODIE: Modern English variant spelling of Irish Brody, meaning "ditch."
male. BROOK: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from Old English broc, meaning "brook, stream."
male. BROOKE: Variant spelling of English unisex Brook, meaning "brook, stream."
male. BROOKS: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "of the brook."
male. BROSE: Short form of English Ambrose, meaning "immortal."
male. BRUCE: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, possibly meaning "woods; thicket." It was originally a Norman French baronial name but the exact location from which it was derived has not been identified and the number of possibilities are numerous. In use by the English.
male. BRUNO: German name derived from the word braun, meaning "brown." In use by the English.
male. BRUTUS: Roman Latin name meaning "heavy" or "the dullard." In use by the English.
male. BRYAN: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
male. BRYANT: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Irish Brian, meaning "high hill."
male. BRYON: Variant spelling of English Bryan, meaning "high hill."
male. BUCK: From the American English pet name for a "high-spirited young man," from the vocabulary word buck, meaning "male deer or goat."
male. BUD: Short form of English Buddy, meaning "companion."
male. BUDDY: English name derived from the vocabulary, which may be an altered form of "brother" or, more likely, a variant spelling of British butty, meaning "companion."
male. BURNEY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Biorna "son of Biorna," hence "bear."
male. BURT: Short form of English Burton, meaning "fortified settlement."
male. BURTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements burh "fortress, protection" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "fortified settlement."
male. BUSTER: English slang term for someone who breaks things transferred to forename use, originally derived from the verb bust, meaning "to break, smash," hence "breaker, destroyer, smasher."
male. BUTCH: Originally a short from of the occupational surname Butcher. Later it was used to address a stranger in a sort of derogatory manner. For example, "Listen here, Butch..."
male. BUZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Buwz, meaning "contempt." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Nachor.
male. BYRNE: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Broin "descendant of Bran," hence "raven."
male. BYRON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Old English phrase æt ðæm byrum ("at the byres or cattle-sheds"). The name was usually given to someone whose job it was to look after cattle.
male. BYSSHE: English surname transferred to forename use, from a variant spelling of the surname Bush, meaning "bush."
male. CADE: English surname transferred to forename use, originally a byname for someone or something "round and lumpy."
male. CADEN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from McCadden, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cadáin "son of Cadán," hence "little battle."
male. CADENCE: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin cadens "to fall," hence "flow of rhythm."
male. CADOGAN: Anglicized form of Welsh Cadwgawn, meaning "battle glory."
male. CAIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qayin ("acquired, possessed") and Greek Kaïn ("maker; fabricator" i.e. "smith"). In the bible, this is the name of Adam and Eve's first son who killed his brother Abel.
male. CAINAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qeynan, meaning "possession." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Enosh. Anglicized form of Greek Kaïnam, meaning "their smith." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a son of an ancestor of Christ.
male. CAIRO: American English name derived from the name of the Egyptian city of Cairo, from Arabic al-Qāhira, meaning "victorious."
male. CAL: Short form of English Calvin "little bald one," and other names beginning with Cal-.
male. CALDER: English surname transferred to forename use, probably from the place name Calder in Cumbria, composed of the Welsh elements caled "hard; violent," and dwfr "stream, water," hence "violent water."
male. CALE: Short form of English Caleb, meaning "dog" or "rabid."
male. CALEB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Kaleb, meaning "dog" or "rabid." In the bible, this is the name of one of the twelve spies sent into Israel by Moses.
male. CALVERT: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English calfhirde, meaning "calf-herder."
male. CALVIN: English name derived from Latin Calvinus, meaning "little bald one."
male. CAM: Short form of Scottish unisex Cameron ("crooked nose"), and other names beginning with Cam-.
male. CAMDEN: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements camp "enclosure" and denu "valley," hence "enclosed valley."
male. CAMERON: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of the great Highland clans whose ancestor had an ungraceful proboscis, composed of the Gaelic elements cam "bent, crooked" and sròn "nose," hence "crooked nose."
male. CAMP: English short form of Scottish Campbell, meaning "crooked mouth."
male. CAMPION: Norman French surname transferred to English forename use, derived from the word campion, which was originally a status name for a professional "champion."
male. CAMRON: English masculine variant spelling of Scottish Cameron, meaning "crooked nose."
male. CANAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chanan, meaning "compassionate, merciful." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a chief of the tribe of Benjamin.
male. CARBREY: Anglicized form of Gaelic Cairbre, meaning "charioteer." In Irish and Scottish use.
male. CARBRY: Variant spelling of English Carbrey, meaning "charioteer."
male. CAREY: Variant spelling of English unisex Cary, meaning "dark one."
male. CARI: Variant spelling of English unisex Cary, meaning "dark one."
male. CARL: Older spelling of German Karl, meaning "man."
male. CARLISLE: From the name of a city in northwest England where the Romans settled and named Lugovalio "place of Lugovalos." Lugovalio was later shortened to Leol and prefixed with the British word caer "fortress," rendering the name Carleol, "fortress of Lugovalos," from which Carlyle was derived. In Arthurian legend, this was the name of the place where Guinevere's affair with Sir Lancelot was exposed, and where she was sentenced to death.
male. CARLTON: Variant spelling of English Charlton, meaning "settlement of the free peasants."
male. CARLYLE: Variant spelling of English Carlisle, meaning "fortress of Luguvalos."
male. CARMI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Karmiy, meaning "a vinedresser" or "my vineyard." In the bible, this is the name of a Judaite, father of Achan, and the name of the fourth son of Reuben.
male. CARRAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ciarán, meaning "little black one."
male. CARROL: Variant spelling of English Carroll, meaning "hacker."
male. CARROLL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cearbhall, meaning "hacker."
male. CARTER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "carter," someone who uses a cart.
male. CARVER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "carver" of wood or stone.
male. CARY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ciardha "descendant of Ciardha," hence "dark one."
male. CASEY: American English name bestowed in honor of the folk hero Casey Jones who got this byname from his place of birth, Cayce, Kentucky, which came from the Irish surname Cayce, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cathasaigh "descendant of Cathasach," hence "vigilant, wakeful." Compare with feminine Casey.
male. CASIMIR: English form of Latin Casimiria, meaning "commands peace."
male. CASPER: English form of Spanish Gaspar, meaning "treasure bearer." Early Christians assigned names to the three Magi ("wise men from the east") who visited the baby Jesus. They are mentioned but not named in the bible; Casper is one of them, the other two are Balthasar and Melchior. Also spelled Jasper and Kasper.
male. CASSIDY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caiside, "descendant of Caiside," hence "curly(-headed)."
male. CATIGERN: English name derived from Latin Catigernus, meaning "battle lord." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of a son of Vortigern.
male. CECIL: Anglicized form of Welsh Seissylt, meaning "sixth." English name derived from Latin Cæcilius, meaning "blind.
male. CEDRIC: English name coined by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel Ivanhoe, thought to possibly be a variant spelling of Anglo-Saxon Cerdic, meaning "war chief."
male. CENRIC: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ceneric, meaning "keen power."
male. CHAD: Modern English form of Anglo-Saxon Ceadda, possibly meaning "battle."
male. CHADWICK: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "Ceadda's dairy farm."
male. CHANCE: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "chance."
male. CHANDLER: Old French occupational surname transferred to English forename use, meaning "candle merchant."
male. CHARLES: English and French form of German Karl, meaning "man."
male. CHARLEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Charlie, meaning "man."
male. CHARLIE: Unisex pet form of English Charles and Charlene, meaning "man."
male. CHARLTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of many places named from Old English ceorlatun, meaning "settlement of the free peasants."
male. CHAS: Pet form of English Charles, meaning "man."
male. CHASE: Middle English surname (of Norman French origin) transferred to forename use, meaning "hunter."
male. CHAUNCEY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a variant of the Norman French surname Chancey, originally a baronial habitational name (Chancé), meaning "good fortune."
male. CHAUNCY: Variant spelling of English Chauncey, meaning "good fortune."
male. CHAZ: Pet form of English Charles, meaning "man."
male. CHENANIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Kenanyah, meaning "Jehovah establishes" or "whom Jehovah defends." In the bible, this is the name of a Levite who was the chief of the Temple singers who conducted the music when the Ark of the Covenant was moved from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem.
male. CHEROKEE: Unisex name derived from the English pronunciation of Tsa-la-gi, a name that the Native American Cherokee people used to refer to themselves, meaning "principal people."
male. CHESED: Anglicized form of Hebrew Kesed, meaning "increase." In the bible, this is the name of the 4th son of Nahor.
male. CHESTER: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the city name Chester, from an Old English form of Latin castra, meaning "legionary camp."
male. CHET: Pet form of English Chester, meaning "soldier's camp."
male. CHEYANNE: Variant spelling of English unisex Cheyenne, meaning "little � ahíya" or "little red-talker."
male. CHEYENNE: English unisex name derived from the name of the Native American people, from Dakota Sioux � ahíyena, meaning "little � ahíya" or "little red-talker."
male. CHIP: Pet form of English Charles "man" and Christopher "Christ-bearer."
male. CHRIS: English unisex short form of longer names beginning with Chris-.
male. CHRISTIAN: English name derived from Latin Christianus, meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ." In the bible, this is the name first given to the worshippers of Jesus by the Gentiles, but from the second century onward accepted by them as a title of honor.
male. CHRISTMAS: English name derived from the name of the holiday, from Old English Cristes mæsse, meaning "Christ festival."
male. CHRISTOPHER: English form of Latin Christophorus, meaning "Christ-bearer."
male. CHUCK: Pet form of English Charles, meaning "man."
male. CHUCKIE: Pet form of English Charles, meaning "man."
male. CLANCEY: Variant spelling of English Clancy, meaning "red warrior."
male. CLANCY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhlannchaidh, "son of Flannchadh," hence "red warrior."
male. CLARE: Short form of English Clarence, meaning "illustrious." Compare with feminine Clare.
male. CLARENCE: English name derived from the Latin title Dux Clarentiae ("Duke Illustrious") first borne by a son of Edward III who was married to the heiress of Clare in Suffolk, hence "illustrious."
male. CLARK: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "clerk; secretary."
male. CLARKE: Variant spelling of English Clark, meaning "clerk, secretary."
male. CLAUD: English form of French Claude, meaning "lame."
male. CLAY: Short form of English Clayton, meaning "clay settlement."
male. CLAYTON: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements clæg "clay" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "clay settlement."
male. CLEM: English short form of Latin Clement, meaning "gentle and merciful."
male. CLEMENT: Short form of Latin Clementius, meaning "gentle and merciful." meaning "gentle and merciful." In the bible, this is the name of a companion of Paul.
male. CLEMENTS: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Latin Clemens or Clement, meaning "gentle and merciful."
male. CLEMMIE: Pet form of English Clem, meaning "gentle and merciful."
male. CLETIS: Variant spelling of Latin Cletus, meaning famous, renowned."
male. CLETUS: Latin form of Greek Kleitos, meaning famous, renowned."
male. CLEVE: Short form of English Cleveland, meaning "sloped land."
male. CLEVELAND: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements clif "cliff, bank, slope," and land "land," hence "sloped land."
male. CLIFF: Originally a short form of English Clifford ("cliff river crossing)", this name became an independent name, meaning simply "cliff."
male. CLIFFORD: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements clif "cliff, bank, slope" and ford "ford," hence "cliff river crossing."
male. CLIFTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements clif "cliff, bank, slope" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "cliff settlement."
male. CLINT: Short form of English Clinton, meaning "settlement near the headland."
male. CLINTON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "settlement near the headland."
male. CLIVE: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places, derived from Old English clif, meaning "bank, cliff, slope."
male. CLYDE: English name derived from the name of the Scottish river Cledwyn, of uncertain origin, but probably having a similar etymology to Irish Clodagh, meaning "muddy."
male. CODIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Cody, meaning "helper."
male. CODY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a variant spelling of the surname Cuddihy (also spelled Cuddy), an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuidighthigh "descendant of Cuidightheach," hence "helper."
male. COLBERT: English surname transferred to forename use, from the French form of German Kolbert, a variant of Kölber, an occupational name for a "maker of wooden clubs" and later an "armor-maker," from Middle High German kolbe, meaning "cudgel, club."
male. COLBY: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old Norse elements kolr "black, coal" and býr "settlement," hence "coal settlement."
male. COLE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English Cola, meaning "black, coal." This name is also sometimes used as a pet form of Nicholas, meaning "victor of the people."
male. COLEMAN: Middle English contracted form of Latin Columbanus, meaning "dove."
male. COLIN: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Cailean, meaning "whelp; young pup." Diminutive form of English Nicholas, meaning "victor of the people."
male. COLLIN: Variant spelling of English Colin, meaning "whelp; young pup."
male. COLM: Short form of English Malcolm, meaning "devotee of St Columb." Compare with another form of Colm.
male. COLMAN: English form of Irish Colmán, meaning "dove."
male. COLT: English name derived from the vocabulary word colt, from Old English colt, which originally meant "young ass" or "young camel."
male. COLTEN: Variant spelling of English Colton, meaning "Cola's settlement."
male. COLTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old English personal name Cola and the word tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "Cola's settlement."
male. CONAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cónán, meaning "little hound."
male. CONFUCIUS: Anglicized form of Chinese Kong Fu Zi. Kong is the surname, meaning "hole" or "opening." Fu is the generation name, meaning "husband, master, man," and Zi is the given name, meaning "son."
male. CONLEY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Conláed, meaning "purifying fire."
male. CONNELL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Conall, meaning "hound of valor."
male. CONNER: Variant spelling of English Connor, meaning "hound-lover."
male. CONNOR: Anglicized form of Irish Conchobhar, meaning "hound-lover."
male. CONOR: Variant spelling of English Connor, meaning "hound-lover."
male. CONRAD: Variant spelling of German Konrad, meaning "bold counsel." In use by the English.
male. CONSTANTINE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Conn, having several possible meanings including "chief, freeman, head, hound, intelligence, strength." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the successor to King Arthur. He was the son of Cador of Cornwall who fought in the Battle of Camlann and was one of the few survivors. Just before Arthur was taken to Avalon, Cador passed the crown onto his son, Constantine. Compare with another form of Constantine.
male. CONWAY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Conbhuide "descendant of Cú Bhuidhe," hence "yellow hound."
male. COOPER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from Dutch kuper, from kup "tub; container," which in English became coop. A cooper was a maker and/or fixer of vessels such as buckets and barrels.
male. CORBIN: From an Old French and Middle English byname composed of the word corb, "crow, raven," and a diminutive suffix, hence "little crow" or "little raven."
male. CORDELL: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from a diminutive form of Old French corde, "rope," hence "little roper." The occupation consisted of making strings, cords, ropes, etc.
male. COREY: English name, possibly of Irish Gaelic origin, from a place name meaning "deep hollow, ravine."
male. CORI: Variant spelling of English Corey, possibly meaning "deep hollow, ravine."
male. CORIE: Variant spelling of English Corey, possibly meaning "deep hollow, ravine."
male. CORNELIUS: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Conn, having several possible meanings including "chief, freeman, head, hound, intelligence, strength." Compare with another form of Cornelius.
male. CORTNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Courtney, meaning "short nose."
male. CORY: Variant spelling of English Corey, possibly meaning "deep hollow, ravine."
male. COTY: Variant spelling of English Cody, meaning "helper."
male. COURTNEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the French baronial name Courtenay, from the byname court nez, meaning "short nose."
male. COWAL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Comhghall, meaning "joint pledge."
male. CRAWFORD: English byname for someone with splayed feet, transferred to surname then to forename, composed of the Old English elements crawe "crow" and fot "foot," hence "crow-foot."
male. CRISPIAN: Variant spelling of English Crispin, meaning "curly(-headed)."
male. CRISPIN: English name derived from Latin Crispinus, meaning "curly(-headed)."
male. CROFTON: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements croft "paddock, vegetable garden," and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "garden settlement."
male. CULLEN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Coileáin, "descendant of Coileán," hence "whelp, young pup."
male. CURT: Short form of English Curtis, meaning "courteous."
male. CURTIS: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a byname for a "courteous" person, from Old French curteis. The name later became associated with Middle English curt "short" and hose "leggings," taking on the meaning "short leggings."
male. CUSH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Kuwsh, meaning "black," i.e. "Ethiopian." In the bible, this is the name of a land and its people. It is also the name of a Benjamite and the son of Ham and grandson of Noah.
male. CUTHBERT: Modern English form of Anglo-Saxon Cuthbeorht, meaning "bright fame."
male. CY: English short form of Latin Cyrus, meaning "like the sun."
male. CYMBELINE: Anglicized form of Celtic Cunobelinus, meaning "hound of Belenus."
male. CYRIL: English masculine form of French unisex Cyrille, meaning "lord."
male. CYRUS: Latin form of Greek Kyros, meaning "like the sun." In the bible, this is the name of the king of Persia, Cyrus the Great, conqueror of Babylon, who freed the captive Jews.
male. DACEY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Déiseach (originally a name for a member of the Déise), "a tenant, a vassal," a word tracing back to Indo-European *dem-s, meaning "house."
male. DAKOTA: English unisex name derived from the name that the Native American Sioux people call themselves, meaning "allies."
male. DALE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "dale, valley."
male. DALEY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dálaigh, "descendant of Dálach," hence "assembly, gathering."
male. DALLAS: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Scottish place name Dalfhas, composed of the Gaelic elements dail "meadow" and fhas "stance," hence "meadow stance," i.e. a meadow used by cattle droves as an overnight dwelling.
male. DALTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from various place names composed of the Old English elements dæl "valley" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "valley settlement."
male. DALY: Variant spelling of English Daley, meaning "assembly, gathering."
male. DAMIAN: English name derived from Latin Damianus, meaning "to tame, to subdue" and euphemistically "to kill."
male. DAMION: Variant spelling of English Damian, meaning "to tame, to subdue" and euphemistically "to kill."
male. DAN (דָּן): Short form of Hebrew Daniy, meaning "judge." In the bible, this is the name of Jacob's fifth son (of 12).
male. DANA: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, possibly meaning "from Denmark."
male. DANE: A dialectal variant spelling of English Dean, meaning "dean; ecclesiastical supervisor."
male. DANIEL: Anglicized form of Greek Daniēl (Hebrew Daniyel), meaning "God is my judge." In the bible, this is the name of the hero of the Book of Daniel, who was cast into a den of lions but saved by God. Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, meaning "world ruler."
male. DANNI: Variant spelling of English Danny, meaning "God is my judge." Compare with feminine Danni.
male. DANNIE: Variant spelling of English Danny, meaning "God is my judge."
male. DANNY: Pet form of English Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."
male. DARBY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, possibly a corruption of Derby, a shire of England, so called from doire, meaning "a forest abounding in deer."
male. DARCIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Darcy, meaning "from Arcy."
male. DARCY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "from Arcy."
male. DARDEN: English surname transferred to forename use, probably of Norman French origin, meaning "from Ardern."
male. DARELL: Variant spelling of English Darrell, meaning "from Airelle."
male. DAREN: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman French baronial name d'Araines, meaning "from Araines."
male. DARIAN: English unisex name derived from Roman Latin Darius, meaning "possesses a lot, wealthy."
male. DARIEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Darian, meaning "possesses a lot, wealthy."
male. DARIN: Variant spelling of English Daren, meaning "from Araines."
male. DARNELL: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements derne "hidden, secret" and halh "nook," hence "hidden/secret nook."
male. DARREL: Variant spelling of English Darrell, meaning "from Airelle."
male. DARRELL: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman French baronial name d'Airelle, meaning "from Airelle."
male. DARREN: Variant spelling of English Daren, meaning "from Araines."
male. DARRIN: Variant spelling of English Daren, meaning "from Araines."
male. DARRYL: Unisex form of English Darrell, meaning "from Airelle."
male. DARWIN: English surname transferred to forename use, probably derived from a Middle English personal name composed of the Old English elements deor "dear" and wine "friend," hence "dear friend."
male. DARYL: Unisex form of English Darrell, meaning "from Airelle."
male. DARYL: Variant spelling of English unisex Darryl, meaning "from Airelle."
male. DASHIELL (pron. daSHEEL): Americanized form of the French surname De Chiel used as a personal name, composed of the French elements de "of" and chiel "heaven," hence "from heaven."
male. DAVE: English short form of Hebrew David, meaning "beloved."
male. DAVEN: Variant spelling of English Davin, meaning "little black one." Compare with another form of Daven.
male. DAVEY: English pet form of Hebrew David, meaning "beloved." Compare with another form of Davey.
male. DAVID (דָּוִד, דָּוִיד): Hebrew name meaning "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.
male. DAVIE: English pet form of Hebrew David, meaning "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
male. DAVIN: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhín "descendant of Duibhín," hence "little black one."
male. DAVIS: English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, meaning "beloved."
male. DAVY: English pet form of Hebrew David, meaning "beloved." Compare with another form of Davy.
male. DAW: English pet form of Hebrew David, meaning "beloved." Compare with another form of Daw.
male. DAWSON: English surname, transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Daw (David)."
male. DAX: American English form of German Dachs, meaning "badger."
male. DAYE: English surname transferred to forename use, possibly originally a nickname for Anglo-Saxon names containing the element dæg, meaning "day," such as Dægberht and Dægmund.
male. DAYTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements dic "ditch, dike" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "dike settlement."
male. DEACON: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from the Greek word diakonos, meaning "servant."
male. DEAN: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from the Latin word decanus, meaning "dean; ecclesiastical supervisor."
male. DEANDRE: English elaborated form of French André, meaning "man, warrior."
male. DECLAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Deaglán, meaning "fully good."
male. DEE: English unisex short form of longer names beginning with the letter "D." In some cases, it may be of Scottish origin, associated with the River Dee, possibly meaning "dark water." Compare with strictly feminine Dee.
male. DEEMER: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English demere, meaning "judge."
male. DEFOREST: English name derived from a Norman French surname, meaning "from the forest."
male. DEFORREST: Variant spelling of English Deforest, meaning "from the forest."
male. DELAIA: Variant spelling of English Delaiah, meaning "God has drawn."
male. DELAIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Delayah, meaning "God has drawn." Hebrew name meaning "God has drawn." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a descendant of Zerubbabel.
male. DELANEY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhshláine "descendant of Dubhshláine," hence "black challenger."
male. DELBERT: Probably a Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æðelbert, meaning "bright nobility."
male. DELL: English surname transferred to forename use, originally a byname for someone who "lives in a dell/hollow."
male. DELMAR: English name possibly derived from Spanish del mar, meaning "of the sea." Once popular among African Americans.
male. DELROY: English name possibly derived from the Old French phrase del roy, meaning "son or servant of the king."
male. DEMING: Alternate spelling of the English surname Deeming, meaning "act of judging." Compare with another form of Deming.
male. DEN: English short form of longer names beginning with Den-.
male. DENE: Variant spelling of English Dean, meaning "dean, ecclesiastical supervisor."
male. DENIS: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Donnchadh, meaning "brown warrior." Compare with another form of Denis.
male. DENNIS: English form of Latin Dionysius, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
male. DENNY: Pet form of English Dennis, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
male. DENTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements denu "valley" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "valley settlement."
male. DENVER: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements Dene "Dane" and fær "passage, crossing," hence "Dane crossing."
male. DENYS: Variant spelling of English Dennis, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
male. DEON: English variant spelling of French Dion, meaning "god, Zeus."
male. DEONNE: English variant spelling of French Dion, meaning "god, Zeus."
male. DEONTE: Modern English creation, possibly a blend of Deon "god, Zeus" and Dante "steadfast."
male. DERBY: Variant spelling of English unisex Darby, meaning "deer farm."
male. DEREK: English name derived from Dutch Diederik, meaning "first of the people; king of nations."
male. DERICK: Variant spelling of English Derek, meaning "first of the people; king of nations."
male. DERMOT: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Diarmaid, meaning "without envy."
male. DERREN: Variant spelling of English Daren, meaning "from Araines."
male. DERRICK: Variant spelling of English Derek, meaning "first of the people; king of nations."
male. DERRY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dáire, meaning "fertile, fruitful."
male. DERRYL: Variant spelling of English unisex Darryl, meaning "from Airelle."
male. DERWIN: Probably a variant spelling of English Darwin, meaning "dear friend."
male. DERYCK: Variant spelling of English Derek, meaning "first of the people; king of nations."
male. DESHAUN: Variant spelling of English Deshawn, meaning "God is gracious."
male. DESHAWN: Elaborated form of English Shawn, meaning "God is gracious."
male. DESMOND: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Deas-Mhumhan, meaning "man from south Munster."
male. DEVAN: Variant spelling of English unisex Devon, meaning "worshiper of the god Dumnonos."
male. DEVEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Devon, meaning "worshiper of the god Dumnonos."
male. DEVEREUX: French surname transferred to English forename use, meaning "from Evreux." Evreux is a commune of Normandy, France which got its name from the Eburovices, the name of a gallic tribe, meaning "those which overcome by the yew." Yew wood was used to make weapons: bows, arrows, spears, etc.
male. DEVIL: English form of Greek Diabolos, meaning "accuser, slanderer." In the bible, this is a title for Satan, the prince of demons and author of evil, who estranges men from God and entices them to sin. Figuratively, the devil is a man who, by opposing the cause of God, may be said to act the part of the devil or to side with him.
male. DEVIN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, derived from the surname Devine, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Daimhín, "descendant of Daimhín," hence "little fawn."
male. DEVON: English unisex name derived from the county name, from a British tribal name, meaning "worshiper of the god Dumnonos."
male. DEWAYNE: Elaborated form of English Dwayne, meaning "little black one."
male. DEWEY: English form of Welsh Dewi, meaning "beloved."
male. DEXTER: English surname transferred to forename use, originally denoting a female "dyer," but by the time it became a personal name it had already become strongly associated with Latin dexter "auspicious, right-handed," and was usually chosen as a name because of this.
male. DEYE: Variant spelling of English Daye, meaning "day."
male. DEZI: English variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Desi, meaning "longing."
male. DHELWEARD: Middle English name derived from Anglo-Saxon Ædhelweard, meaning "noble guard."
male. DIAMOND: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "diamond" for girls and "bright protector" for boys. This is the birthstone for the month of April.
male. DIBRI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Dibriy, meaning "my word" or "eloquent." In the bible, this is the name of a man whose daughter married an Egyptian.
male. DICK: Short form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler." Compare with another form of Dick.
male. DICKIE: Pet form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. DICKY: Pet form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. DIGBY: English surname transferred to forename use, from a place name composed of the Old Norse elements diki "ditch" and býr "settlement," hence "ditch-settlement."
male. DIGGORY: English form of French Degaré, probably meaning "strayed, lost."
male. DIGORY: Cornish and English form of French Degaré, probably meaning "strayed, lost."
male. DIKLA: Variant spelling of English Diklah, meaning "palm grove."
male. DIKLAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Diqlah, meaning "palm grove." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Joktan.
male. DILBERT: Variant spelling of English Delbert, meaning "bright nobility."
male. DILLON: English form of Welsh Dylan, meaning "great sea."
male. DINIS: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Donnchadh, meaning "brown warrior." Compare with another form of Dinis.
male. DISHAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Diyshan, meaning "a species of gazelle" or "a thresher." In the bible, this is the name of the fifth son of Seir.
male. DISMAS: Anglicized form of Greek Dysmas, meaning "sunset." This name is not actually found in the bible but was given by Christians to the thief who was crucified beside Jesus.
male. DOB: Medieval pet form of English Robert, meaning "bright fame."
male. DODGE: Old pet form of English Rodger, meaning "famous spear."
male. DOLPH: Short form of English Adolph, meaning "noble wolf."
male. DOM: Short form of English Dominic, meaning "belongs to the lord."
male. DOMENIC: Variant spelling of English Dominic, meaning "belongs to the lord."
male. DOMINIC: English name derived from Latin Dominicus, meaning "belongs to the Lord." This is a name traditionally given to a child born on Sunday.
male. DOMINICK: Older spelling of English Dominic, meaning "belongs to the lord."
male. DON: Short form of English Donald, meaning "world ruler."
male. DONAGHY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Donnchadh, meaning "brown warrior."
male. DONAL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dónal, meaning "world ruler."
male. DONALD: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, meaning "world ruler."
male. DONALL: Variant spelling of English Donal, meaning "world ruler."
male. DONNIE: Variant spelling of English Donny, meaning "world ruler."
male. DONNY: Pet form of English Donald, meaning "world ruler."
male. DONOGH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Donnchadh, meaning "brown warrior."
male. DONOUGH: Variant spelling of English Donogh, meaning "brown warrior."
male. DONOVAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Donndubháin, "descendant of Donndubhán," hence "little dark brown one."
male. DORAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Deoradháin, "descendant of Deoradhán," hence "exile, wanderer." Compare with another form of Doran.
male. DORE: Short form of English Isidore, meaning "gift of Isis."
male. DORIAN: English name coined by Oscar Wilde for a character in his novel The Portrait of Dorian Gray, 1891. Probably derived from Latin Dorianus, meaning "of the Dorian tribe."
male. DOUG: Short form of English Douglas, meaning "black stream."
male. DOUGAL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dubhghall, meaning "black stranger."
male. DOUGIE: Pet form of English Douglas, meaning "black stream." Pet form of English Dougal, meaning "black stranger."
male. DOUGLAS: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Dùbhghlas, meaning "black stream."
male. DOYLE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dubhghall, meaning "black stranger."
male. DRAKE: English surname transferred to forename use, having several possible origins: 1) from the byname Draca, meaning "snake" or "dragon." 2) from Middle English drake, meaning "male duck." 3) from Old Norse Draki, meaning "snake" or "monster."
male. DRAVEN: English name possibly derived from the Old English word drǽfend, meaning "hunter."
male. DREW: Short form of English Andrew, meaning "man; warrior."
male. DRISCOLL: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó h-Eidirsceóil "son of the messenger," from eidirsceól, composed of the elements eidir "between" and scéal "story, news," hence "go-between, intermediary, messenger, news bearer."
male. DRISKOLL: Variant spelling of English Driscoll, meaning "go-between, intermediary, messenger, news bearer."
male. DUANE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dubhán, originally a byname from a diminutive of Gaelic dubh, meaning "little black one."
male. DUD: Short form of English Dudley, meaning "Dudda's meadow."
male. DUDDA: Variant spelling of Old English Dudde, meaning "cloak, mantle."
male. DUDDE: From Old English dudde "cloak, mantle," which later produced the word duds "ragged clothing" and dud which became a byname for a person "dressed raggedly."
male. DUDLEY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Dara "oak," Dubhdara "black oak," and Dubhaltach "black-haired." English habitational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "Dudda's meadow."
male. DUFF: Short form of English Duffy, meaning "black peace." Compare with another form of Duff.
male. DUFFY: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Dhuibhshíthe "son of Duibhshíth," hence "black peace."
male. DUGAL: Variant spelling of English Dougal, meaning "black stranger."
male. DUKE: English name derived from the vocabulary word duke, from Latin dux, meaning "commander, leader."Short form of English Marmaduke, meaning "devotee of Maedóc."
male. DUNCAN: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Donnchadh, meaning "brown warrior."
male. DUNKY: Pet form of English Duncan, meaning "brown warrior."
male. DUNN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ó Duinn "descendant of Donn," hence "brown."English surname transferred to forename use, originally a byname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion, from the Middle English element dunn, meaning "dark-colored."
male. DURWARD: Old English occupational name meaning "doorkeeper, warder at the gate."
male. DUSTIN: English surname transferred to forename use, probably ultimately from Old Norse Thorsteinn, meaning "Thor's stone."
male. DUSTY: Pet form of English Dustin, probably meaning "Thor's stone."
male. DWANE: Variant spelling of English Dwayne, meaning "little black one."
male. DWAYNE: Variant spelling of English Duane, meaning "little black one."
male. DWIGHT: English surname transferred to forename use, from the feminine personal name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
male. DYE: Pet form of English Dennis, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
male. DYL: Short form of Welsh Dylan, meaning "great sea."
male. DYLAN: Welsh name composed of the elements dy "great" and llanw "sea," hence "great sea." In mythology, this is the name of a sea god, son of Aranrhod, and twin brother to Lleu Llaw Gyffes.
male. DYSON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Dye."
male. EADE: Middle English pet form of Hebrew Adam, meaning "earth" or "red."
male. EAMON: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éamon, meaning "protector of prosperity."
male. EARL: Aristocratic title transferred to byname and finally to forename, from Old English eorl, meaning "nobleman, prince, warrior."
male. EARLE: Variant spelling of English Earl, meaning "nobleman, prince, warrior."
male. EARNEST: Variant spelling of English Ernest, meaning "battle (to the death), serious business."
male. EASON: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Eade."
male. EASTER: English unisex name derived from the holiday name "Easter," which is related to Old English Eosturmónaþ/Eastermónaþ, meaning "April."
male. EB: English short form of longer names beginning with Eb-.
male. EBBIE: Pet form of English Ebenezer, meaning "stone of help."
male. EBBY: Variant spelling of English Ebbie, meaning "stone of help."
male. EBENEZER: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eben-haezer, meaning "foundation stone, stone of help." In the bible, this is the name of the place where the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines. It is also the name of a memorial stone set up by Samuel after the Israelites got their revenge. Ebenezer was first used as a forename by 17th century Puritans.
male. EBER: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éibhear, meaning "bow warrior." Compare with other forms of Eber.
male. ED: Short form of English Edward, meaning "guardian of prosperity." Used also as a short form of other longer names beginning with Ed-.
male. EDAN: Variant spelling of English Aidan, meaning "little fire."
male. EDDIE: Pet form of English Edward, meaning "guardian of prosperity."
male. EDDY: Variant spelling of English Eddie, meaning "guardian of prosperity."
male. EDEN (עֵדֶן): Hebrew unisex name meaning "delight" or "place of pleasure." In the bible, this is the name of the garden in which Adam and Eve lived.
male. EDGAR: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eádgár, meaning "rich spear."
male. EDISON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Eda."
male. EDMUND: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eadmund, meaning "protector of prosperity."
male. EDRIC: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eadric, meaning "rich ruler."
male. EDSON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Ed."
male. EDUN: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eadhun, meaning "rich Hun."
male. EDWARD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eadweard, meaning "guardian of prosperity."
male. EDWIN: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eadwine, meaning "rich friend."
male. EDWYN: Variant spelling of Middle English Edwin, meaning "rich friend."
male. EGBERT: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ecgbryht, meaning "bright edge."
male. EHUD: Anglicized form of Hebrew Echuwd, meaning "joining together, united." In the bible, this is the name of a great grandson of Benjamin. Anglicized form of Hebrew Ehuwd, meaning "joining together, united." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Bilhan and a judge of Israel.
male. ELADA: Anglicized form of Hebrew El'adah, meaning "whom God puts on." In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Ephraim. Compare with another form of Elada.
male. ELADAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew El'adah, meaning "whom God puts on." In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Ephraim.
male. ELAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eylam, meaning "boundless time, eternity." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the eldest son of Shem.
male. ELBERT: English variant spelling of French Albert, meaning "bright nobility."
male. ELBIE: Pet form of English Elbert, meaning "bright nobility."
male. ELBRIDGE: English name composed of the Old English elements eald "old" and bric "bridge," hence "old bridge." This was the name of the fifth vice president of the United States, Elbridge Thomas Gerry.
male. ELDEN: Variant spelling of Middle English Alden, meaning "old friend."
male. ELDIN: Variant spelling of Middle English Aldin, meaning "old friend."
male. ELDIS: Variant spelling of Old English Aldous, probably meaning "from the old house."
male. ELDON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the masculine name Ella and the Old English word dun "hill," hence "Ella's hill."
male. ELDOUS: Variant spelling of Old English Aldous, probably meaning "from the old house."
male. ELDRED: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ealdred, meaning "old advisor."
male. ELDRIDGE: Variant spelling of English Aldridge, meaning "noble ruler."
male. ELDWEN: Variant spelling of Middle English Eldwin, meaning "old friend."
male. ELDWIN: Variant spelling of Middle English Aldwin, meaning "old friend."
male. ELEAZAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Elazar, meaning "God has helped." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a high priest son of Aaron.
male. ELGAR: Variant spelling of Middle English Algar, meaning "elf spear."
male. ELGER: Variant spelling of English Algar, meaning "elf spear."
male. ELHANAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Elchanan, meaning "God is gracious." In the bible, this is the name of a warrior of King David's army.
male. ELI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliy, meaning "ascending." In the bible, this is the name of a high priest and last of the Judges in the days of Samuel. Compare with another form of Eli.
male. ELIAB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyab, meaning "my God is Father." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Zebulun.
male. ELIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyah, meaning "the Lord is my God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the prophet who lived in during the reign of Ahab.
male. ELIASAPH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Elyacaph, meaning "God increases the family." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Gad.
male. ELIFAZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyphaz, meaning "my God is pure gold." In the bible, this is the name of Job's three friends.
male. ELIFELET: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyphelet, meaning "my God is deliverance." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including King David's youngest son. Also spelled Eliphelet.
male. ELIHOENAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Elyehoweynay, meaning "unto God are my eyes." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a priest and a Korahite temple doorkeeper.
male. ELIHU: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyhuw, meaning "He is my God." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a friend of Job.
male. ELIJAH: Anglicized form of Greek Elias (Hebrew Eliyah), meaning "the Lord is my God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the prophet who lived in during the reign of Ahab.
male. ELIMELECH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliymelek, meaning "my God is King." In the bible, this is the name of the husband of Naomi.
male. ELIOENAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Elyehoweynay, meaning "unto God are my eyes." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a priest and a Korahite temple doorkeeper.
male. ELIOT: Variant spelling of English Elliot, meaning "the Lord is my God."
male. ELIOTT: Variant spelling of English Elliot, meaning "the Lord is my God."
male. ELIPHALET: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyphelet, meaning "my God is deliverance." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including King David's youngest son.
male. ELIPHAZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyphaz, meaning "my God is pure gold." In the bible, this is the name of Job's three friends.
male. ELIPHELET: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyphelet, meaning "my God is deliverance." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including King David's youngest son.
male. ELISHA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliysha, meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of the prophet who succeeded Elijah.
male. ELISHUA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyshuwa, meaning "my God is savior." In the bible, this is the name of a son of King David.
male. ELIUD: Anglicized form of Greek Elioud, meaning "God his glory." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Christ.English name of a legendary king of the Britons who was preceded by Urianus and succeeded by Cledaucus.
male. ELKANA: Variant spelling of English Elkanah, meaning either "God has created" or "God has possessed."
male. ELKANAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Elqanah, meaning either "God has created" or "God has possessed." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the sons of Korah.
male. ELLA: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ælla, meaning "all, universal." Compare with feminine Ella.
male. ELLERY: From an Old English place name meaning "island of elder trees."
male. ELLGAR: Variant spelling of Middle English Elgar, meaning "elf spear."
male. ELLGER: Variant spelling of Middle English Elger, meaning "elf spear."
male. ELLIOT: English surname transferred to forename use, originally a Norman French diminutive form of Old French Élie, meaning "the Lord is my God."
male. ELLIOTT: Variant spelling of English Elliot, meaning "the Lord is my God."
male. ELLIS: Anglicized form of Welsh Elisud, meaning "kind." Medieval English form of Greek Elias, meaning "the Lord is my God."
male. ELMER: English surname transferred to forename use, from Middle English Aylmer, meaning "nobly famous."
male. ELPALET: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyphelet, meaning "my God is deliverance."
male. ELRIC: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ælfric, meaning "elf ruler."
male. ELROD: Frequently found in southern states of the U.S., this name is an English altered spelling of the German surname Ellrodt which is probably from the place name Ellierode, a village in the Solling mountains in the valley of Schöttelbach Creek, meaning "wood clearing at the water."
male. ELROND: Tolkien literary name meaning "star dome."
male. ELROY: English altered spelling of French Leroy, meaning "the king."
male. ELSDON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the feminine personal name Elli and Old English denu "valley," hence "Elli's valley."
male. ELTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Middle English personal name Ella and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "Ella's settlement."
male. ELVIN: Variant spelling of Middle English Elwin, meaning "elf friend."
male. ELVIS: Perhaps an English form of Scandinavian Alvis, meaning "all wise."
male. ELWEARD: Variant spelling of Middle English Aylward, meaning "elf guard" or "noble guard."
male. ELWIN: Variant spelling of Middle English Alwin, meaning "elf friend."
male. ELWOOD: English surname transferred to forename use, possibly composed of the Old English elements ellern "elder tree" and wudu "wood," hence "elder tree forest."
male. ELWYN: Variant spelling of Middle English Elwin, meaning "elf friend."
male. ELYAKIM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Elyaqiym or Greek Eliakim, meaning "God will establish."
male. ELYAKUM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Elyaqiym or Greek Eliakim, meaning "God will establish."
male. ELYASAF (אֱלְיָסָף): Anglicized form of Hebrew Elyacaph, meaning "God increases the family." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Gad.
male. EMERSON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Emery."
male. EMERY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the German personal name Emeric, meaning "work-power."
male. EMIL: German and Scandinavian name derived from Latin Æmilius, meaning "rival." In use by the English.
male. EMMANUEL: Latin form of Greek Emmanouel, meaning "God is with us." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the promised Messiah as prophesied by Isaiah. In the New Testament, it is a name given to Christ by Matthew. In use by the English and French.
male. EMMERSON: Variant spelling of English Emerson, meaning "son of Emery."
male. EMMET: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the French feminine personal name Emmet, meaning "entire, whole." Compare with another form of Emmet.
male. EMMETT: Variant spelling of English Emmet, meaning "entire, whole." Compare with another form of Emmett.
male. EMORY: Variant spelling of English Emery, meaning "work-power."
male. ENDA: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éanna, meaning "bird-like."
male. ENOCH: Anglicized form of Greek Henoch (Hebrew Chanowk), meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Cain, and a son of Jared the father of Methuselah.
male. ENOS: Variant spelling of English Enosh, meaning "man; human being."
male. ENOSH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Enowsh, meaning "man; human being." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Seth.
male. EPHAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Eyphah, meaning "darkness" or "gloomy." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Midian and one of Caleb's concubines.
male. EREK: Variant spelling of English Eric, meaning "ever-ruler."
male. ERIC: English form of German Erich, meaning "ever-ruler."
male. ERICK: Variant spelling of English Eric, meaning "ever-ruler."
male. ERIK: Variant spelling of English Eric, meaning "ever-ruler." Compare with another form of Erik.
male. ERLE: Variant spelling of English Earl, meaning "nobleman, prince, warrior."
male. ERN: Short form of English Ernest, meaning "battle (to the death), serious business."
male. ERNEST: English form of German Ernust, meaning "battle (to the death), serious business."
male. ERNIE: Pet form of English Ernest, meaning "battle (to the death), serious business."
male. ERROL: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from a place name possibly meaning "to wander."
male. ERROLL: Variant spelling of Scottish Errol, possibly meaning "to wander."
male. ERVIN: Variant spelling of English Erwin, meaning "boar friend." Compare with another form of Ervin.
male. ERWIN: Medieval English form of Anglo-Saxon Eoforwin, meaning "boar friend." Compare with another form of Erwin.
male. ERYK: Variant spelling of English Eric, meaning "ever-ruler."
male. ESMOND: Variant spelling of Middle English Estmond, meaning "gracious protector."
male. ESMUND: Variant spelling of Middle English Esmond, meaning "gracious protector."
male. ESTMOND: Variant spelling of Middle English Estmund, meaning "gracious protector."
male. ESTMUND: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eastmund, meaning "gracious protector."
male. ETHAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Eythan, meaning "enduring, long-lived." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a grandson of Judah.
male. EUAN: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Eòghan, meaning "born of yew."
male. EUGENE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eóghan, meaning "born of yew." English form of French Eugène, meaning "well born."
male. EUSEBY: English name derived from Latin Eusebius, meaning "pious."
male. EUSTACE: English form of French Eustache, meaning "fruitful."
male. EVAN: Anglicized form of Welsh Iefan, meaning "God is gracious." Variant spelling of English Euan, meaning "born of yew."
male. EVELYN: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Norman French personal name Aveline, meaning "little Eve." Compare with strictly feminine Evelyn.
male. EVERETT: English surname transferred to forename use, from a variant of Norman French Everard, meaning "strong as a boar."
male. EVERITT: Variant spelling of English Everett, meaning "strong as a boar."
male. EWAIN: Variant spelling of Middle English Ywain, meaning "well born."
male. EWAN: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Eòghan, meaning "born of yew."
male. EWANE: Variant spelling of English Ewan, meaning "well born."
male. EWEN: Variant spelling of English Ewan, meaning "born of yew."
male. EZEKIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning "God will strengthen." In the bible, this is the name of a prophet, the author of the Book of Ezekiel. Also spelled Jehezekel.
male. FABIAN: English form of Latin Fabianus, meaning "like Fabius."
male. FARLEY: English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements fearn "fern" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "fern meadow."
male. FARON: Variant spelling of English Farran, meaning "ardent for peace."
male. FARQUHAR: Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Fearchar, meaning "dear man."
male. FARRAN: English surname transferred to forename use, from the French name Ferrand, meaning "ardent for peace."
male. FARRELL: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fearghail "descendant of Fearghal," hence "man of valor."
male. FAWKE: Altered form of medieval English Fulke, meaning "tribe."
male. FELIM: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Féidhlim, possibly meaning "ever good."
male. FELIS: Medieval English form of Latin Felix, meaning "happy" or "lucky." Compare with another form of Felis.
male. FELIX: Latin name meaning "happy" or "lucky." In the bible, this is the name of a Roman procurator of Judea.
male. FELYSE: Medieval English form of Latin Felix, meaning "happy" or "lucky."
male. FENTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements fenn "fen, marsh" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "marsh settlement."
male. FERD: Short form of English Ferdinand, meaning "ardent for peace."
male. FERDIE: Pet form of English Ferdinand, meaning "ardent for peace."
male. FERDINAND: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fearghus, meaning "strong-man."English form of Italian Ferdinando, meaning "ardent for peace."
male. FERDY: Pet form of English Ferdinand, meaning "ardent for peace."
male. FERGAL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fearghal, meaning "man of valor."
male. FERGIE: Pet form of English Fergus, meaning "strong-man."
male. FERGUS: Irish and Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Fearghus, meaning "strong-man." In Irish mythology, this was the name an Ulster hero.
male. FESTER: Low German pet form of Latin Silvester, meaning "from the forest."
male. FESTUS: Roman Latin name derived from the word festus, meaning "festival." In the bible, this is the name of the successor of Felix, the procurator of Judea who refused to bow to the pressure of the Jews who wanted him to condemn St Paul to death for preaching. He is also known by the name Porcius.
male. FIDO: Latin name meaning "I trust." Once a popular name for dogs.
male. FILANDER: Variant spelling of English Philander, meaning "with love for people."
male. FILBERT: English form of Latin Filbertus, meaning "very bright."
male. FILLIN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Faolán, meaning "little wolf."
male. FINBAR: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Fionnbarr, meaning "fair-headed."
male. FINDLAY: Variant spelling of English Finley, meaning "white champion."
male. FINBARR: Variant spelling of English Finbar, meaning "fair-headed."
male. FINGAL: Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Fionnghall, meaning "white valor."
male. FINGALL: Variant spelling of English Fingal, meaning "white valor."
male. FINIAN: Variant spelling of English Finnian, meaning "little white one."
male. FINLAY: Variant spelling of English Finley, meaning "white champion."
male. FINLEY: Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Fionnlagh, meaning "white champion."
male. FINNBAR: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Fionnbarr, meaning "fair-headed."
male. FINNEGAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fionnagáin "descendant of Fionnagán," hence "tiny little white one."
male. FINNIAN: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Finnén, meaning "little white one."
male. FINTAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fiontan, meaning "white fire."
male. FLANNERY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Flannabhra "descendant of Flannabhra," hence "red eyebrows."
male. FLETCHER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from Old French flechier (from Germanic fleche "arrow"), meaning "maker of arrows."
male. FLINT: English name derived from the Old English/Low German word, flint, meaning "stone splinter," originally used as a byname for someone "hard and tough as flint." Compare with another form of Flint.
male. FLORENCE: Compare with feminine Florence. Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Flaithrí, meaning "prince-king."English and French form of Latin Florentius, meaning "blossoming."
male. FLORRY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Flaithrí, meaning "prince-king." Compare with feminine Florry.
male. FLURRY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word meaning "snow squall."
male. FLYNN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Floinn, meaning "descendant of Flann," hence "red, ruddy."
male. FOLEY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Foghladha "descendant of Foghlaidh," hence "pirate, plunderer."
male. FONZ: Short form of English Alfonzo, meaning "noble and ready."
male. FONZIE: Pet form of English Alfonzo, meaning "noble and ready."
male. FORD: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Old English word ford, meaning "ford, river crossing."
male. FOREST: Variant spelling of English Forrest, meaning "lives in or by an enclosed wood."
male. FORREST: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "lives in or by an enclosed wood."
male. FOSTER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, which could have derived from any of the following: 1) Middle English foster, meaning "foster-parent," 2) forster, meaning "forester," 3) forster, meaning "shearer," or 4) fuyster, meaning "saddle-tree maker."
male. FOWKE: Variant form of English Fulke, meaning "people, tribe."
male. FOX: From an Old English byname, meaning "fox."
male. FRANCE: Short form of English Francis, meaning "French."
male. FRANCIS: English name derived from Latin Franciscus, meaning "French." This name is sometimes mistakenly given to girls instead of the identically pronounced feminine form, Frances.
male. FRANK: English name originally derived from the name of a Germanic tribe called the Franks, meaning "French." It is also used as a short form of Franklin "freeman" and Francis "French."
male. FRANKIE: Unisex pet form of English Frances and Francis, both meaning "French."
male. FRANKLIN: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Middle English word frankeleyn, meaning "freeman."
male. FRANKLYN: Variant spelling of English Franklin, meaning "freeman."
male. FRASER: French surname transferred to forename use, of Norman origin, but the derivation has been lost due to corruption of form by association with the French word fraise, meaning "strawberry." In English and Scottish use.
male. FRAZER: English variant spelling of French Fraser, meaning "strawberry."
male. FRAZIER: Variant spelling of English Frazer, meaning "strawberry."
male. FRED: Short form of English Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler."
male. FREDDIE: Unisex pet form of English Frederick and Latin Frederica, both meaning "peaceful ruler."
male. FREDDY: Pet form of English Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler."
male. FREDERICK: English form of French Frédéric, meaning "peaceful ruler."Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Feardorcha, meaning "dark man."
male. FREDRIC: Variant spelling of English Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler."
male. FREDRICK: Variant spelling of English Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler."
male. FREDRIK: Variant spelling of English Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler." Compare with another form of Fredrik.
male. FREEMAN: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "freeman."
male. FULK: Modern form of Medieval English Fulke, meaning "people, tribe."
male. FULKE: Medieval English form of Old Norse Folki, meaning "people, tribe."
male. GABBY: Pet form of English Gabriel, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
male. GABE: Pet form of English Gabriel, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
male. GABLE: English surname transferred to forename use, possibly originally a habitational name derived from a place named from Old Norse gafl, meaning "gable," a term used to denote a "triangular-shaped hill."
male. GABRIEL: Anglicized form of Greek Gabriēl (Hebrew Gabriyel), meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God." This is the name of one of the seven archangels of religious lore. In the bible, he is known as the messenger angel, he is one of the two highest-ranking angels, and apart from Michael is the only other angel given a name in the Old Testament where he is first mentioned in the Book of Daniel. He is the angel who announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. He is said to watch over Iran (Persia), and in Ezekiel's vision of the cherubim (the four sacred animals), the face of the eagle corresponds to him. In ancient astrology, he corresponds to the sign of Taurus and rules over the moon.
male. GADDIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gaddiyel, meaning "God is my fortune." In the bible, this is the name of one of the twelve scouts sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land.
male. GADIEL: Variant spelling of English Gaddiel, meaning "God is my fortune."
male. GAGE: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from the Middle English word gage ("pledge, surety" against money lent), hence "moneylender."
male. GAIGE: Variant spelling English Gage, meaning "moneylender."
male. GAIL: Variant spelling of English Gale, meaning "calm, tranquil."
male. GAIR: Variant spelling of English Gare, meaning "spear."
male. GALAHAD: English Arthurian legend name of a Knight of the Round Table, known as "the Knight Valiant." He was the illegitimate son of Lancelot and Elaine of Carbonek, renowned for his gallantry and purity, as well as being one of the three achievers of the Holy Grail. The name was invented by the author of La Queste del Saint Graal and was probably derived from Gilead, the Anglicized form of Hebrew Gilad, meaning "hard, stony region."
male. GALE: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word gale, meaning "sea storm." Compare with strictly feminine Gale.
male. GALEN: English name derived from Roman Galenus, meaning "calm, seas." Compare with another form of Galen.
male. GALILEE: Anglicized form of Hebrew Galiyl, meaning "rolling, turning" or "circuit, region, ring." In the bible, this is the name of a circuit or ring (Galilee) of the Gentiles. Not used as a personal name.
male. GALLAGHER: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gallchobhair "descendant of Gallchobhar," hence "foreign help."
male. GAMALIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gamliyel, meaning "God is my reward."
male. GAMLIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gamliyel, meaning "God is my reward."
male. GARE: Short form of English Gary, meaning "spear."
male. GARETH: Welsh name, perhaps derived from Celtic Gahareet, meaning "old." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of a Knight of the Round Table, the son of Lot and Morgause, therefore Arthur's nephew. A very popular name in Wales. In use by the English.
male. GAREY: Variant spelling of English Gary, meaning "spear."
male. GARFIELD: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements gara "triangular" (a derivative of gar "spear") and feld "open country," hence "lives by a triangular field."
male. GARLAND: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements gara "triangular" (a derivative of gar "spear") and land "estate, cultivated land," hence "from the triangular estate." Compare with another form of Garland.
male. GARNET: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "garnet (the gem)," derived from a Middle English altered form of Old French (pome) grenate, "fruit full of seeds," the same source from which came the name of the precious stone.
male. GARNETT: Masculine variant spelling of English unisex Garnet, meaning "garnet (the gem)."
male. GARRET: Variant spelling of English Garrett, meaning "spear ruler."
male. GARRETT: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Georóid, meaning "spear ruler."
male. GARRICK: English topographic surname transferred to forename use, from the American spelling of the French surname Garrigue, from Old Provençal garrique, meaning "grove of holm oaks." Compare with another form of Garrick.
male. GARTH: English surname transferred to forename use, from Old Norse garðr ("enclosure"), denoting someone who "lives beside an enclosure." Compare with another form of Garth.
male. GARVAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Garbhán, meaning "little rough one."
male. GARY: English surname transferred to forename use, originally a short form of Germanic names containing the element gar, meaning "spear."
male. GAWAIN: Middle English name probably derived from Welsh Gwalchgwyn "white hawk" or Gwalchmei "May hawk." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of a Knight of the Round Table. He was the eldest son of Morgause and King Lot of Orkney, cousin to Sir Ywain, and nephew to Arthur. He was brother to Agravain, Gaheris, Gareth, and Mordred, the father of Florence, Gingalain, and Lovell. He is noted for his fierce loyalty to his king, for being a defender of the poor, and for being a ladies' man. He is also called Gwalltafwyn, meaning "hair like rain."
male. GAY: Short form of English names beginning with Gay-, such as Gabriel "man of God" or "warrior of God," and Gaylord, meaning "dandy." Compare with feminine Gay.
male. GAYELORD: Variant spelling of English Gaylord, meaning "dandy."
male. GAYLON: Variant spelling of English Galen, meaning "calm, tranquil."
male. GAYLORD: English surname transferred to forename use, from a respelling of the Old French byname Gaillard, meaning "dandy."
male. GAYNOR: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Fionnbarr, meaning "fair-headed." Compare with feminine Gaynor.
male. GEARALT: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Gearóid, "spear ruler."
male. GED: Pet form of English Gerard, meaning "spear strong."
male. GEDALIA: Variant spelling of English Gedaliah, meaning "God is great."
male. GEDALIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gedalyah, meaning "God is great." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the governor of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar.
male. GEFFREY: Contracted form of English Geoffrey, possibly meaning "God's peace."
male. GEMARIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gemaryah, meaning "God has accomplished." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Hilkiah who bore Jeremiah's letter to the captive Jews.
male. GEMINI: From Latin geminus meaning "twin." In Astrology, it is a zodiac sign. In Astronomy, it is the name of a constellation. In Roman mythology, Castor and Pollux are the Gemini twins, the sons of Leda, brothers to Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra. In Greek they are called the Dioskouroi.
male. GENE: Short form of English Eugene, meaning "well born."
male. GEOFF: Short form of English Geoffrey, possibly meaning "God's peace."
male. GEOFFREY: English form of French Geoffroi, possibly meaning "God's peace."
male. GEORDIE: Byname for a person from the Tyneside region of England, derived from an Old English diminutive form of George, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
male. GEORGE: English form of French Georges, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
male. GEORGIE: Unisex pet form of English George and Georgia, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
male. GERALD: English form of French Gérald, meaning "spear ruler."
male. GERARD: English form of French Gérard, meaning "spear strong."
male. GERRARD: Variant spelling of English Gerard, meaning "spear strong."
male. GERRY: Unisex pet form of English Gerald and Geraldine, meaning "spear ruler." Also used as a pet form of other names beginning with Ger-, meaning "spear."
male. GERSHOM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gereshom, meaning "exile, expulsion." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Moses.
male. GERSHON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gereshown, meaning "exile, expulsion." In the bible, this is the name of the first son of Levi.
male. GERVASE: Middle English form of Norman French Gervaise, meaning "spear servant."
male. GIB: Medieval pet form of English Gilbert, meaning "pledge-bright."
male. GID: Short form of English Gideon, meaning "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior."
male. GIDEON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gidown, meaning "cutter down; hewer," i.e. "mighty warrior." In the bible, this is the name of the warrior who defeated the Midianites.
male. GIFARD: Variant spelling of English Giffard, meaning "chubby-cheeked."
male. GIFFARD: From the Middle English byname giffard, meaning "chubby-cheeked."
male. GIL: Short form of English Gilbert, meaning "pledge-bright" and other names beginning with Gil-. Compare with other forms of Gil.
male. GILBERT: English form of Old French Gilebert, meaning "pledge-bright."
male. GILEAD: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gilad, meaning "hard, stony region." In the bible, this is the name of region east of the Jordan River. It is also the name of several characters, including a grandson of Manasseh.
male. GILES: English form of French Gilles, meaning "shield of goatskin." This was the name of an 8th century saint of cripples.
male. GILFORD: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a variant of the surname Guilford, composed of Old English gylde "golden" and ford "ford," hence "golden river crossing."
male. GILL: Variant spelling of English Gil, meaning "pledge-bright."
male. GILLESPIE: Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Gilleasbaig, meaning "bishop's servant."
male. GILROY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Ruaidh, "son of the Ruadh," hence "red."
male. GLADWIN: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English Gladwyn, meaning "bright friend."
male. GLADWYN: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Glædwine, meaning "bright friend."
male. GLANVILLE: Old English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "clean field; clear open country."
male. GLEN: Scottish name derived from the word gleann, meaning "valley."
male. GLENDOWER: Anglicized form of Welsh Glyndwr, meaning "valley water."
male. GLENN: Variant spelling of Scottish Glen, meaning "valley."
male. GODDARD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Godheard, meaning "god-strong." Compare with another form of Goddard.
male. GODFREY: English form of Norman French Godefrey, meaning "God's peace."
male. GOG: Anglicized form of Hebrew Gowg, meaning "mountain." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Shemaiah and the name of the prophetic prince of the land of Magog. In British legend, God and Magog are the names of two giant guardians of London. Geoffrey of Monmouth states that Gogmagog was one giant who was slain by the Cornish hero Corin.
male. GOLDA: Old English name meaning "gold." Compare with feminine Golda.
male. GOLIATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Golyath, meaning "exile." In the bible, this is the name of a Philistine giant slain by David. A shard of pottery unearthed by archaeologists digging at Tell es-Safi, bears two Proto-Semitic names (alwt and wlt) which are etymologically similar to Hebrew Galyat/Golyat/Golyath. The shard dates to around 950 BC, very close to the time when the bible says Goliath lived.
male. GOMER: English surname transferred to forename use, from a contracted form of Anglo-Saxon Godmær, meaning "good fame." Compare with another form of Gomer.
male. GOODWIN: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English Godwin, meaning "God's friend."
male. GORD: Short form of English Gordon, meaning "spacious fort."
male. GORDEN: Variant spelling of English Gordon, meaning "spacious fort."
male. GORDON: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from the name of a place in Berwickshire composed of the Welsh elements gor "spacious" and din "fort," hence "spacious fort."
male. GRADY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gráda "descendant of Gráda," hence "noble."
male. GRAHAM: Scottish name derived from the surname Grantham, from a place name composed of the Old English elements grand "gravel" and ham "home," hence "gravel home."
male. GRANVILLE: English surname transferred to forename use, from a Norman baronial name composed of the elements grand "large" and ville "settlement," hence "large settlement."
male. GRAY: English surname transferred to forename use, from a byname for someone having gray hair or a beard, from Old English græg, meaning "grey."
male. GREER: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a contracted form of Gregor, meaning "watchful; vigilant."
male. GREG: Short form of English Gregory, and Scottish Gregor, both meaning "watchful; vigilant."
male. GREGG: Short form of English Gregory, and Scottish Gregor, meaning "watchful; vigilant."
male. GREGORY: English form of French Provençal Grégory, meaning "watchful; vigilant."
male. GRENVILLE: Variant spelling of English Granville, meaning "large settlement."
male. GREY: Variant spelling of English Gray, meaning "grey."
male. GRIER: Masculine variant spelling of English unisex Greer, meaning "watchful; vigilant."
male. GRIFFIN: Compare with another form of Griffin. Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Gríobhtha, meaning "griffin."English name derived from Middle English griffin, meaning "griffin."
male. GRIFFITH: Anglicized form of Welsh Gruffudd, meaning "(?) chief/lord."
male. GROVER: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English graf "grove," hence "lives in a grove."
male. GUS: English short form of Latin Augustus, meaning "venerable."
male. GUY: Variant form of Norman French Gy, a derivative of Latin Wido, meaning "wide." This name was popular until 1605 when Guy Fawkes tried to blow up Parliament after which it acquired the negative connotation "grotesque man." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of a son of Bevis of Hamptoun. In use by the English.
male. GYLES: Variant spelling of English Giles, meaning "shield of goatskin."
male. HABAKKUK: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chabaqquwq, meaning "embrace." In the bible, this is the name of a prophet.
male. HADAD: Compare with other forms of Hadad.Anglicized form of Hebrew Adad, meaning "I shall move softly: I shall love." In the bible, this is the name of an Edomite enemy God raised up to punish Solomon for his sins.Anglicized form of Hebrew Chadad, meaning "mighty" or "sharpness." In the bible, this is the name of one of the twelve sons of Ishmael.
male. HADLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements hæð "heathland, heather, wasteland" and leah "clearing, field, meadow" hence "heather meadow."
male. HADWIN: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements hadu "strife, war" and win(e) "friend," hence "war-friend."
male. HAGAI: Variant spelling of English Haggai, meaning "festive."
male. HAGGAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaggai, meaning "festive." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of one of the minor prophets.
male. HAGGI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaggiy, meaning "festive." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Gad.
male. HAIG: Middle English name meaning "to cut, to chop." Compare with another form of Haig.
male. HAL: Pet form of English Henry, meaning "home-ruler."
male. HALE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English halh "nook, recess," hence "lives in a nook."
male. HALL: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English heall "hall," hence "lives at the hall."Middle English name meaning "to cover, conceal."
male. HAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Cham, meaning "blackness" or "heat." In the bible, this is the name of Noah's second son.
male. HAMILTON: Scottish surname transferred to English forename use, composed of the Old English elements hamel "blunt, crooked, flat-topped" and dun "hill," hence "flat-topped hill."
male. HAMISH: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Seumas, meaning "supplanter."
male. HAMLET: Middle English form of Old French Hamelet, meaning "tiny little village."
male. HAMMOND: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Norman French Hamon, meaning "home."
male. HAMUEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chammuw'el, meaning "heat of God." In the bible, this is the name of a man of Simeon. Also, according to pseudo-Dionysius, this is the name of an archangel.
male. HANAEL: Variant spelling of English Haniel, meaning "favored of God."
male. HANAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chanan, meaning "compassionate, merciful." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a chief of the tribe of Benjamin. Compare with feminine Hanan.
male. HANANI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chananiy, meaning "gracious" or "favorable." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a brother of Nehemiah.
male. HANANIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chananyah, meaning "whom Jehovah has graciously given." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a friend of Daniel, a general, a priest, and an officer who lived during the reign of King Uzziah.
male. HANIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Channiy'el, meaning "favored of God." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Asher. In Jewish lore, this is also the name of angel associated with the planet Venus.
male. HANK: Pet form of English Henry, meaning "home-ruler."
male. HANLEY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, derived from O'Hanley, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÁinle, meaning "descendant of Áinle," hence "champion."
male. HANNIEL: Variant spelling of English Haniel, meaning "favored of God." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Asher. In Jewish lore, this is also the name of angel associated with the planet Venus.
male. HANOCH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chanowk, meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Cain, and a son of Jared the father of Methuselah.
male. HAPPY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "happy." Compare with Gay and Merry.
male. HARCOURT: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements heafocere "falconer, hawker" and cot "hut," hence "from the falconer's/hawker's hut."
male. HARDING: English surname transferred to forename use, from a form of the Old English surname Hearding, from heard, meaning "brave, hardy, strong."
male. HARDY: Pet name for longer English names containing Hard- or Hart-, meaning "brave, hardy, strong."
male. HARLAN: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements hara "hare" and land "land," hence "hare's land."
male. HARLAND: English name derived from a Norman French byname for someone given to stirring up trouble, from the word hareler, meaning "to create a disturbance," hence "trouble-maker."Variant spelling of English Harlan, meaning "hare's land."
male. HARLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements hær "rock" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "rocky meadow."
male. HARLIN: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman French personal name Herluin, meaning "noble friend" or "noble warrior."
male. HARMON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the German personal name Harman, meaning "bold/hardy man."
male. HAROLD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Hereweald, meaning "army ruler."
male. HARPER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "harp player."
male. HARRI: Variant spelling of English Harry, meaning "home-ruler." Compare with other forms of Harri.
male. HARRIE: Variant spelling of English Harry, meaning "home-ruler."
male. HARRIS: From the English surname Harrison, meaning "son of Harry."
male. HARRISON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Harry."
male. HARRY: Medieval diminutive form of English Henry, meaning "home-ruler."
male. HARTLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements heorot "hart, male deer" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "deer meadow."
male. HARVE: Short form of English Harvey, meaning "battle worthy."
male. HARVEY: English surname transferred to forename use, from Old French Hervé, from Breton Haerveu, meaning "battle worthy."
male. HARVIE: Variant spelling of English Harvey, meaning "battle worthy."
male. HASHUB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chashshuwb, meaning "considerate." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Pahath-moab.
male. HASSHUB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chashshuwb, meaning "considerate." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Pahath-moab.
male. HAVELOCK: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning, "sea war."
male. HAVEN: English unisex name derived from Middle English haven (Old English hæfen), meaning "haven, refuge."
male. HAVILAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaviylah, meaning "circle." In the bible, this is the name of a part of Eden through which the river Pison flowed, and the name of a son of Cush after whom a district in Arabia was named.
male. HAWARD: Anglicized form of Danish/Norwegian Håvard, meaning "high guard." This is an older form of modern English Howard.
male. HAYDEN: English unisex name composed of the Old English elements heg "hay" and denu "valley," hence "hay valley."
male. HAYWOOD: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements (ge)haeg "enclosure" and wudu "wood," hence "enclosed wood."
male. HAZAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaza'el, meaning "one who sees God." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Syria.
male. HEADLEY: Variant spelling of English Hedley, meaning "heather field."
male. HEATH: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "heath."
male. HEATHCLIFF: Middle English name meaning "a heath near a cliff."
male. HEBER: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éibhear, meaning "bow warrior." Compare with another form of Heber.
male. HEBRON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ebron, meaning "alliance, association." In the bible, this is the name of a city in south Judah near where Abraham built an altar. It is also the name of the third son of Kohath and a descendant of Caleb.
male. HECK: English short form of Latin Hector, meaning "defend; hold fast."
male. HECTOR: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Eachann, meaning "brown horse." Compare with another form of Hector.
male. HEDLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements hæð "heather" and leah "clearing, field," hence "heather field" or "heather meadow."
male. HENGIST: Old English name meaning "stallion." In English legend, this is the name of the brother of Horsa, and ruler of Kent. In Arthurian legend, he was killed by Uther Pendragon.
male. HENRIE: Variant spelling of English Henry, meaning "home-ruler."
male. HENRY: English form of French Henri, meaning "home-ruler."
male. HENRYE: Variant spelling of English Henry, meaning "home-ruler."
male. HERB: English short form of German Herbert, meaning "bright army."
male. HERBIE: English pet form of German Herbert, meaning "bright army."
male. HERK: English short form of Latin Hercules, meaning "glory of Hera."
male. HERMAN: English name derived from Latin Hermanus, meaning "army man." Compare with another form of Herman.
male. HERON: English bird name meaning simply "heron bird."
male. HERVEY: Variant spelling of English Harvey, meaning "battle worthy."
male. HEWIE: Variant spelling of English Hughie, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HEZEKIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chizqiyah, meaning "God is my strength." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah and several other characters.
male. HEZRON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chetsrown, meaning "enclosed; surrounded by a wall." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Reuben.
male. HIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chiy'el, meaning "God lives." In the bible, this is the name of one of the rebuilders of Jericho.
male. HILARY: English unisex form of Latin Hilarius and Hilaria, meaning "joyful; happy." Originally, this was strictly a masculine name.
male. HILKIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chilqiyah, meaning "my portion is God." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the father of Eliakim, and a High Priest who lived in the time of King Josiah.
male. HILLARY: Variant spelling of English unisex Hilary, meaning "joyful; happy."
male. HIRAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chiyrah, meaning "a noble race; nobility." In the bible, this is the name of a friend of Judah.
male. HIRAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chiyram, meaning "free-born; noble." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Tyre and the name of the chief architect of Solomon's temple.
male. HIZKIAH: Variant spelling of English Hezekiah, meaning "God is my strength."
male. HIZKIJAH: Variant spelling of English Hezekiah, meaning "God is my strength."
male. HODGE: Middle English pet form of Anglo-Saxon Hroðgar, meaning "famous spear."
male. HOLDEN: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements hol "deep, hollow, sunken" and denu "valley," hence "deep valley."
male. HOLLIS: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from Old English holegn "holly" denoting someone who "lives near holly trees."
male. HOPKIN: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a diminutive form of Old English Hob, hence "little Hob."
male. HORACE: English and French form of Roman Latin Horatius, meaning "has good eyesight."
male. HORATIO: English name derived from Roman Latin Horatius, meaning "has good eyesight."
male. HORSA: Old English name meaning "horse." In English legend, this is the name of a warrior and brother of Hengist.
male. HOSEA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Howshea, meaning "salvation." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the author of the Book of Hosea.
male. HOSHEA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Howshea, meaning "salvation."
male. HOWARD: English surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form (Haward) of Danish/Norwegian Håvard, meaning "high guard."
male. HOWEL: Variant spelling of English Howell, meaning "eminent, conspicuous."
male. HOWELL: Anglicized form of Welsh Hywel, meaning "eminent, conspicuous."
male. HOWIE: Pet form of English Howard, meaning "high guard."
male. HOYT: English byname for a tall, skinny person, turned surname turned forename, from Middle English hoit, meaning "long stick."
male. HUCC: Old English name derived from the element hux, meaning "insult, taunt." Possibly a byname before becoming a personal name.
male. HUDD: Variant spelling of English Hudde, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HUDDE: Medieval pet form of English Hugh, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HUDSON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Hudde."
male. HUE: Variant spelling of English Hugh, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HUET: Medieval diminutive form of English Hue ("heart," "mind," or "spirit"), hence "little heart/mind/spirit."
male. HUEY: Variant spelling of English Hughie, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HUFFIE: Pet form of English Humphrey, meaning "peaceful giant."
male. HUGH: English form of Old French Hugues, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HUGHE: Variant spelling of English Hugh, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HUGHIE: Pet form of English Hugh, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HUGO: Latin form of Old French Hugon, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."
male. HUM: Short form of English Humbert, possibly meaning "bright support."
male. HUMBERT: English form of Norman Germanic Huncberct, possibly meaning "bright support."
male. HUMPHREY: English name derived from Norman Germanic Hunfrid, meaning "giant peace."
male. HUMPHRY: Variant spelling of English Humphrey, meaning "giant peace."
male. HUNTER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "hunter."
male. HUNTLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements hunta "hunter" and leah "clearing, wood," hence "hunter's wood."
male. HUXLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English personal name Hucc and the word leah "clearing, wood," hence "Hucc's clearing/wood."
male. HYRAM: Variant spelling of English Hiram, meaning "free-born; noble."
male. IBRI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ibriy, meaning "Hebrew."
male. ICHABOD: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iy-kabowd, meaning "inglorious; without glory." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Phinehas.
male. IGNATIUS: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eighneachan, possibly meaning "man of force." Compare with another form of Ignatius.
male. IKE: Pet form of English Isaac, meaning "he will laugh."
male. IMANUEL: Variant spelling of English Immanuel, meaning "God is with us."
male. IMLA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yimla, meaning "whom God will fill up." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Micaiah.
male. IMLAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yimla, meaning "whom God will fill up." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Micaiah.
male. IMMANUEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Immanuw'el, meaning "God is with us." In the bible, this is the name of the promised Messiah as prophesied by Isaiah. This form is also used in Germany.
male. IMRI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Imriy, meaning "eloquent." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Judah.
male. INDIANA: English unisex name derived from the American state name, meaning "land of the Indians."
male. INDIGO: English unisex name, derived from vocabulary word indigo, from Greek indikon, meaning "blue dye from India."
male. INDY: Pet form of English unisex Indiana, meaning "land of the Indians."
male. INGRAM: English surname transferred to forename use, from a contracted form of Norman Germanic Engelram, meaning "Ing's raven." Compare with another form of Ingram.
male. INNES: Scottish Anglicized unisex form of Gaelic Aonghas, meaning "excellent valor."
male. INNOCENT: English name derived from Latin Innocentius, meaning "harmless, innocent."
male. IRA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iyra, meaning "watchful of a town." In the bible, this is the name of one king David's officers and two of his warriors.
male. IRVIN: Variant spelling of English Irvine, meaning "fresh water" or "green water."
male. IRVINE: Scottish surname transferred to English forename use, from the Celtic name of a river, composed of the Welsh elements ir/yr "fresh, green" and afon "water," hence "fresh water" or "green water."
male. IRVING: Scottish surname transferred to English forename use, composed of the Welsh elements ir/yr "fresh, green" and afon "water," hence "fresh water" or "green water."
male. IRWIN: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eoforwine, meaning "boar friend."
male. ISA: Short form of English Isaac, meaning "he will laugh." Compare with another form of Isa.
male. ISAAC: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yitzchak (Greek Isaák), meaning "he will laugh." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Abraham and father of Esau and Jacob.
male. ISADOR: Variant spelling of English Isidore, meaning "gift of Isis."
male. ISADORE: Variant spelling of English Isidore, meaning "gift of Isis."
male. ISAIAH: Anglicized form of Latin Isaias (Hebrew Yeshayah), meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of one of the most famous prophets. Also spelled Jesaiah and Jeshaiah.
male. ISHMAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yishmael, meaning "God will hear." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Abraham.
male. ISHMERAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yishmeray, meaning "whom Jehovah keeps." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite.
male. ISIAH: Variant spelling of English Isaiah, meaning "God is salvation."
male. ISIDORE: Anglicized form of Latin Isidorus, meaning "gift of Isis."
male. ISRAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yisrael, meaning "God prevails" or "contender; soldier of God." In the bible, this is the name given to Jacob after wrestling with the angel.
male. ISSAC: Variant spelling of English Isaac, meaning "he will laugh."
male. ISSACHAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yissaskar, meaning "he is wages" or "he brings wages." In the bible, this is the name of a Korahite and the name of the ninth son of Jacob.
male. ITAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ittay, meaning "neighboring" or " with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Gittate and the name of one of King David's warriors.
male. ITAMAR: Variant spelling of English Ithamar, meaning "land of palms."
male. ITHAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ittay, meaning "neighboring" or " with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Gittate and the name of one of King David's warriors.
male. ITHAMAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iythamar, meaning "land of palms." In the bible, this is the name of the youngest son of Aaron.
male. ITHIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iythiyel, meaning "God is with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite and a disciple.
male. ITIEL: Variant spelling of English Ithiel, meaning "God is with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite and a disciple.
male. IVAN (Иван): Russian form of Greek Ioannes, meaning "God is gracious." In use by the English, Czechs and Ukrainians.
male. IVO: Variant spelling of German Yvo, meaning "yew tree." Used infrequently by the English.
male. IZZY: Pet form of English Isidore, meaning "gift of Isis." Compare with feminine Izzy.
male. JAANAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yaanay, meaning "whom Jehovah answers." In the bible, this is the name of a man in the tribe of Gad.
male. JAASAU: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yaasuw, meaning "they will do" or "Jehovah made." In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Bani.
male. JABEZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yabets, meaning "pain, sorrow." In the bible, this is the name of a member of Caleb's family.
male. JABIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yabiyn, meaning "whom God observes." In the bible, this is the name of two kings of the Hazor.
male. JACHIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yakiyn, meaning "he establishes" or "whom God strengthens." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Simeon.
male. JACK: Probably originally an Anglicized form of French Jacques, meaning "supplanter," it is now considered a pet form of English John, meaning "God is gracious."
male. JACKIE: Pet form of English Jack, meaning "supplanter" or "God is gracious." Compare with feminine Jackie.
male. JACKSON: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Jack."
male. JACOB: Anglicized form of Greek Iakob and Hebrew Yaaqob, meaning "supplanter." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of a son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the twin brother of Esau. In the New Testament, it is the name of Mary's father-in-law.
male. JADA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yada, meaning "he knows" or "wise." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Judah.
male. JADE: English unisex name derived from the name of the precious stone, meaning "jade."
male. JADEN: Elaborated form of English unisex Jade, meaning "jade."
male. JADON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yadown, meaning "judge," "thankful," or "whom God has judged." In the bible, this is the name of a man who helped Nehemiah rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
male. JADYN: Variant spelling of English unisex Jaden, meaning "jade."
male. JAE: Variant spelling of English Jay, a short form of name beginning with the letter "J."
male. JAFET: Variant spelling of English Japheth, meaning "opened" or "abundant, spacious."
male. JAHLEEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yachleel, meaning "God waits" or "whom God has made sick." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Zebulun.
male. JAHZEEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yachtse'el, meaning "whom God allots." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Naphtali.
male. JAI: Variant spelling of English Jay, a short form of longer names beginning with "J."
male. JAIDEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Jaden, meaning "jade."
male. JAIMIE: Variant spelling of English/Scottish Jamie, meaning "supplanter." Compare with feminine Jaimie.
male. JAIR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yaiyr, meaning "whom God enlightens." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a descendant of Manasseh. Anglicized form of Hebrew Yauwr, meaning "forested." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Elhanan.
male. JAIRUS: Anglicized form of Greek Iaïros, meaning "whom God enlightens." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a descendant of Manasseh.
male. JAKE: Middle English variant form of English Jack "God is gracious." Short form of English Jacob, meaning "supplanter."
male. JALEN: Variant spelling of English Jalon, meaning "God lodges" or "passing the night; tarrying."
male. JALON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yalown, meaning "God lodges" or "passing the night; tarrying." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ezra and a descendent of Caleb.
male. JAMAAR: Variant spelling of English Jamar, probably meaning either "to change" or "happy and healthy."
male. JAMAR: Modern American English name of uncertain origin. It may be from Hebrew Yamir, meaning "to change," or it may be a contracted form of the French surname Jamard, from German Gamhard, meaning "happy and healthy."
male. JAMES: Middle English and Old French vernacular form of Late Latin Jacomus, from Greek Iakobos, meaning "supplanter." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of several characters, including two apostles and a half-brother of Jesus.
male. JAMEY: Variant spelling of English/Scottish Jamie, meaning "supplanter."
male. JAMIE: English and Scottish pet form of James, meaning "supplanter." Compare with feminine Jamie.
male. JAMIESON: English and Scottish patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Jamie."
male. JAMIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yamiyn, meaning "the right hand," "the right side," or "the right quarter." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Simeon.
male. JAMISON: Variant spelling of English/Scottish Jamieson, meaning "son of Jamie."
male. JAN: Middle English form of English John, meaning "God is gracious." Compare with other forms of Jan.
male. JANKIN: Diminutive form of Middle English Jan, meaning "God is gracious."
male. JAPETH: Variant spelling of English Japheth, meaning "opened" or "abundant, spacious."
male. JAPHET: Variant spelling of English Japheth, meaning "opened" or "abundant, spacious."
male. JAPHETH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yepheth, meaning "opened" or "abundant, spacious." In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Noah.
male. JAREB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yareb, meaning "contender." In the bible, this is an epithet given to the king of Assyria.
male. JARED: Anglicized form of Greek Iaret (Hebrew Yered), meaning "descent." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Enoch and a descendant of Judah. Also spelled Jered.
male. JARETH: Probably a modern variant spelling of English Jared, meaning "descent."
male. JARLATH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Iarfhlaith, meaning "lord of the west."
male. JAROD: Variant spelling of English Jared, meaning "descent."
male. JARON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yaron, meaning "to shout and sing."
male. JARRED: Variant spelling of English Jared, meaning "descent."
male. JARRETT: Variant spelling of English Garrett, meaning "spear strong."
male. JARROD: Variant spelling of English Jared, meaning "descent."
male. JARVIS: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English Gervase, meaning "spear servant."
male. JASHUB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yashuwb, meaning "he will return" or "turning oneself." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Bani and a son of Issachar.
male. JASON: Latin form of Greek Iason, meaning "to heal." In mythology, this is the name of a son of Æson and leader of the Argonauts.
male. JASPER: English form of Spanish Gaspar, meaning "treasure bearer." Early Christians assigned names to the three Magi ("wise men from the east") who visited the baby Jesus. They are mentioned but not named in the bible; Jasper is one of them, the other two are Balthasar and Melchior. Jasper is also the name of an opaque cryptocrystalline variety of quartz that may be red, yellow or brown in color. Also spelled Casper and Kasper.
male. JAVAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yavan, meaning "Ionia, Greece." In the bible, this is a place name and the name of a grandson of Noah.
male. JAXON: Modern spelling of English Jackson, meaning "son of Jack."
male. JAY: English short form of names beginning with the letter "J." May also be given as a bird name. Compare with another form of Jay.
male. JAYCOB: Variant spelling of English Jacob, meaning "supplanter."
male. JAYDEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Jaden, meaning "jade."
male. JAYDON: Variant spelling of English unisex Jaden, meaning "jade."
male. JAYE: Variant spelling of English Jay, a short form of names beginning with the letter "J."
male. JAYLEN: Variant spelling of English Jalen, meaning "God lodges" or "passing the night; tarrying."
male. JAYLIN: Variant spelling of English Jalen, meaning "God lodges" or "passing the night; tarrying."
male. JAYLON: Variant spelling of English Jalen, meaning "God lodges" or "passing the night; tarrying."
male. JAYLYN: Variant spelling of English Jalen, meaning "God lodges" or "passing the night; tarrying."
male. JAYMES: Variant spelling of English James, meaning "supplanter."
male. JAYSON: English variant spelling of Latin Jason, meaning "to heal."
male. JEB: Pet form of English Jacob, meaning "supplanter."
male. JED: Short form of English Jedidiah, meaning "beloved of God" or "friend of God."
male. JEDIDIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yediydeyah, meaning "beloved of God," "delight of God," or "friend of God." In the bible, this is a name given to Solomon by Nathan.
male. JEDUTHUN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeduwthuwn, meaning "praising." In the bible, this is the name of a Levite of the family of Merari.
male. JEFF: Short form of English Jefferey, probably meaning "God's peace."
male. JEFFEREY: Variant form of English Geoffrey, probably meaning "God's peace."
male. JEFFERSON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Jeffrey."
male. JEFFERY: Variant spelling of English Jefferey, probably meaning "God's peace."
male. JEFFREY: Variant spelling of English Jefferey, probably meaning "God's peace."
male. JEFFRY: Variant spelling of English Jefferey, probably meaning "God's peace."
male. JEHEZEKEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning "God will strengthen." In the bible, this is the name of a prophet, the author of the Book of Ezekiel.
male. JEHIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yechiyel, meaning " God lives" or "whom God preserves alive." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of king Jehoshaphat.
male. JEHOAHAZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowachaz, meaning "Jehovah as seized" or "whom Jehovah holds fast." In the bible, this is the name of two kings of Judah and a king of Israel.
male. JEHOASH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowash, meaning "given by the Lord" or "whom Jehovah gave." In the bible, this is the name of a son of king Ahaziah and a son of king Jehoahaz.
male. JEHOHANAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowchanan, meaning "whom Jehovah gave." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a high priest who lived in the time of Ezra.
male. JEHOIACHIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowyakiyn, meaning "God establishes." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah, the son of Yehowyaqiym. He was imprisoned by Nebuchadnezzar.
male. JEHOIAKIM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowyaqiym, meaning "Jehovah raises up." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah who was defeated by the Babylonians.
male. JEHONATHAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehownathan, meaning "God has given." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the eldest son of Saul and a close friend of David.
male. JEHORAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowram, meaning "God is exalted." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Judah.
male. JEHOSAPHAT: Variant spelling of English Jehoshaphat, meaning "God has judged" or "whom God judges."
male. JEHOSHAFAT: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehoshafat, meaning "God has judged" or "whom God judges."
male. JEHOSHAPHAT: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowshaphat, meaning "God has judged" or "whom God judges." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a king of Judah.
male. JEHOSHUA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the leader of the Israelites after Moses died. Joshua is another Anglicized form.
male. JEHOVAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehovah, a pronunciation of God's ineffable name, meaning "the existing one." The name was created by blending the letters of the tetragrammaton, YHWH, with the vowels from Adonai.
male. JEHU: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehuw, meaning "God is He." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Israel and a son of Hanani.
male. JEHUDI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehuwdiy, meaning "Jew." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Nethaniah.
male. JEM: Pet form of English James "supplanter" and Jeremy "Jehovah casts forth" or "Jehovah hurls."
male. JEMMY: Pet form of English James, meaning "supplanter."
male. JENKIN: English surname transferred to forename use, from Middle English Jankin, meaning "God is gracious."
male. JEP: Short form of English Jephthah, meaning "he opens" or "whom God sets free."
male. JEPHTHA: Variant spelling of English Jephthah, meaning "he opens" or "whom God sets free."
male. JEPHTHAH: Anglicized form of Greek Iephthae and Hebrew Yiphtach, meaning "he opens" or "whom God sets free." In the bible, this is the name of a city and the name of a son of Gilead. Also spelled Jiphtah and Jephtha.
male. JEPTHA: Variant spelling of English Jephthah, meaning "he opens" or "whom God sets free."
male. JERAHMEEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yerachmeel, meaning "may God have pity" or "whom God loves." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Hezron.
male. JERAHMIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yerachmiel, meaning "may God have pity" or "whom God loves." In the book of Enoch, this is the name of an archangel.
male. JERALD: Variant spelling of English Gerald, meaning "spear ruler."
male. JERE: Short form of English Jeremiah, meaning "Jehovah casts forth" or "Jehovah hurls."
male. JERED: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yered, meaning "descent." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Enoch and a descendant of Judah. Also spelled Jared.
male. JEREMIAH: Anglicized form of Greek Ieremias ("Jehovah casts forth" or "Jehovah hurls") and Hebrew Yirmeyah ("whom God has appointed"). In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the six major prophets.
male. JEREMIEL: Variant spelling of English Jerahmiel, meaning "may God have pity" or "whom God loves."
male. JEREMY: Variant form of English Jeremiah, meaning "Jehovah casts forth" or "Jehovah hurls."
male. JERIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeriyah, meaning "people of Jehovah" or "taught by Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of the chief of the house of Hebron. Also spelled Jerijah.
male. JERICHO: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeriychow, meaning "city of the moon" or "place of fragrance." In the bible, this is the name of a city near the Dead Sea, abounding in fragrant products such as balsam and cyprus. Compare with another form of Jericho.
male. JERIJAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeriyah, meaning "people of Jehovah" or "taught by Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of the chief of the house of Hebron. Also spelled Jeriah.
male. JERMAINE: English variant spelling of French Germain, meaning "from Germany."
male. JEROLD: Variant spelling of English Gerald, meaning "spear ruler."
male. JEROME: English form of French Jérôme, meaning "holy name."
male. JERRARD: Variant spelling of English Gerrard, meaning "spear strong."
male. JERRED: Variant spelling of English Jared, meaning "descent."
male. JERROD: Variant spelling of English Jared, meaning "descent."
male. JERROLD: Variant spelling of English Gerald, meaning "spear ruler."
male. JERRY: Pet form of English Jeremy, meaning "Jehovah casts forth" or "Jehovah hurls." Compare with feminine Jerry.
male. JERVIS: Variant spelling of English Jarvis, meaning "spear servant."
male. JESAIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeshayah, meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of one of the most famous prophets. Also spelled Isaiah and Jeshaiah.
male. JESHAIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeshayah, meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of one of the most famous prophets. Also spelled Isaiah and Jesaiah.
male. JESHUA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeshuwa, meaning "he is saved." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Nun.
male. JESIMIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yesiymael, meaning "whom God makes," or possibly more fully "whom God makes grow old." In the bible, this is the name of a Simeonite chief of the family of Shimei.
male. JESS: Short form of English Jesse, meaning "gift." Compare with feminine Jess.
male. JESSE: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yishay, meaning "I possess" or "wealthy." In the bible, this is the name of the father of King David.
male. JETHER: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yether, meaning "overhanging" or "abundance." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the father-in-law of Moses. He is also known by the name Jethro.
male. JETHRO: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yithrow, meaning "his abundance" or "overhanging." In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of Moses. He is also known by the name Jether.
male. JETT: English name meaning "jet (the mineral)," from Latin gagates, meaning "lapis; stone from Gagai," a town in Lycia, Asia Minor.
male. JIM: Short form of English Jimmy, meaning "supplanter."
male. JIMI: Variant spelling of English Jimmy, meaning "supplanter."
male. JIMMIE: Variant spelling of English Jimmy, meaning "supplanter."
male. JIMMY: English pet form of English/French James, meaning "supplanter."
male. JIPHTAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yiphtach, meaning "he opens" or "whom God sets free." In the bible, this is the name of a city and the name of a son of Gilead. Also spelled Jephthah.
male. JO: Variant spelling of English Joe, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)." Compare with feminine Jo.
male. JOAB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowab, meaning "Jehovah is father" or "whose father is Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a commander of King David's army.
male. JOACHIM: Contracted form of English Jehoiakim, meaning "Jehovah raises up."
male. JOAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowach, meaning "Jehovah is brother" or "whose brother is Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Asaph.
male. JOAHAZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowachaz, meaning "Jehovah as seized" or "whom Jehovah holds fast." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Joah, Josiah's chronicler.
male. JOASH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowash, meaning "given by the Lord." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of Gideon.Anglicized form of Hebrew Yow'ash, meaning "Jehovah hastens." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite and the name of an officer in David's court.
male. JOB: Anglicized form of Greek Iob (Hebrew Iyowb), meaning "hated, oppressed." In the bible, this is the name of a patient man who was severely tested by God.Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowb, meaning "persecuted." In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Issachar. He is also called Jashub.
male. JOBY: Pet form of English Job, meaning "hated, oppressed."
male. JOCELYN: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Old French personal name Joscelin, meaning "Gaut."
male. JOCK: Scottish form of English Jack, meaning "God is gracious."
male. JODY: Pet form of English Joseph, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)." Compare with feminine Jody.
male. JOE: Short form of English Joseph, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
male. JOEL: English form of Greek Ioel (Hebrew Yowel), meaning "Jehovah is God" or "to whom Jehovah is God." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the minor prophets.
male. JOEY: Pet form of English Joseph, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
male. JOHANAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowchanan, meaning "God is gracious."
male. JOHN: Anglicized form of Greek Ioannes (Latin Johannes), meaning "God is gracious." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including John the Baptist.
male. JOHNATHAN: Variant spelling of English Jonathan, meaning "God has given."
male. JOHNATHON: Variant spelling of English Jonathan, meaning "God has given."
male. JOHNIE: Pet form of English John, meaning "God is gracious."
male. JOHNNIE: English unisex pet form of John and Johnna, both meaning "God is gracious."
male. JOHNNY: Pet form of English John, meaning "God is gracious."
male. JOJO: Unisex pet form of English Joe "(God) shall add (another son)" and Jo "God is gracious."
male. JOKTAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yoqtan, meaning "small." In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Shem.
male. JOLYON: Medieval English variant spelling of Roman Latin Julian, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
male. JON: Pet form of English Jonathan, meaning "God has given." Compare with other forms of Jon.
male. JONA: Anglicized form of Latin Jonas (Greek Ionas), meaning "dove."
male. JONAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yonah, meaning "dove." In the bible, this is the name of a prophet who was swallowed by a great fish.
male. JONATHAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yownathan, meaning "God has given." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Saul and a close friend of David.
male. JONATHON: Variant spelling of English Jonathan, meaning "God has given."
male. JONNY: Variant spelling of English Johnny, meaning "God is gracious."
male. JONTY: Pet form of English Jonathan, meaning "God has given."
male. JOOLS: English form of French Jules, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
male. JOPHIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yophiel, meaning "beauty of God." In Jewish lore, this is the name of an archangel.
male. JORAM: Anglicized form of Greek Ioram and Hebrew Yowram, meaning "God is exalted." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Judah.
male. JORDAN: Anglicized form of Greek Iordanes and Hebrew unisex Yarden, meaning "flowing down." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of a river in Palestine. In the New Testament, Jesus was baptized in this river by John the Baptist.
male. JORDI: Variant spelling of English unisex Jordie, meaning "flowing down." Compare with another form of Jordi.
male. JORDIE: Pet form of English unisex Jordan, meaning "flowing down."
male. JORDON: Variant spelling of English unisex Jordan, meaning "flowing down."
male. JORDYN: Variant spelling of English unisex Jordan, meaning "flowing down."
male. JOSAPHAT: Anglicized form of Greek Iosaphat, meaning "God has judged" or "whom God judges." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah.
male. JOSEPH: Anglicized form of Greek Ioseph (Hebrew Yehowceph and Yowceph), meaning "(God) shall add (another son)." In the bible, this is the name of the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus, and the name of the eleventh son of Jacob who became an advisor to the pharaoh of Egypt.
male. JOSES: Anglicized form of Greek Ioses, meaning "exalted." In the bible, this is the name of a brother of Jesus.
male. JOSH: Short form of English Joshua, meaning "God is salvation."
male. JOSHAPHAT: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowshaphat, meaning "God has judged" or "whom God judges." In the bible, this is the name of a priest and the name of one of King David's warriors.
male. JOSHAWA: Variant spelling of English Joshua, meaning "God is salvation."
male. JOSHUA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the leader of the Israelites after Moses died. Jehoshua is another Anglicized form.
male. JOSIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yoshiyah (Greek Josias), meaning "whom Jehovah heals." In the bible, this is the name of the sixteenth king of Judah.
male. JOSS: Pet form of English unisex Jocelyn, meaning "Gaut." Variant spelling of Middle English Josse, meaning "lord."
male. JOSSE: Middle English form of Norman French Josce, meaning "lord."
male. JOTHAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowtham, meaning "God is perfect." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the youngest son of Gideon.
male. JOYCE: English unisex form of Norman French Josce, meaning "lord." In the Middle Ages, this was a masculine name, now it is almost strictly feminine.
male. JUBAL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yuwbal, meaning "river, stream." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Lamech.
male. JUDA: Variant spelling of English Judah, meaning "praised."
male. JUDAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehuwdah, meaning "praised." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
male. JUDD: Medieval pet form of English Jordan, meaning "flowing down."
male. JUDE: Another Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehuwdah, meaning "praised." In the bible, this is the name of the brother of James.
male. JULES: French form of Roman Latin Julius, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)." In use by the English.
male. JULIAN: Short form of Roman Latin Julianus, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)." In use by the English.
male. JULYAN: English form of Roman Latin Julian, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
male. JUNIOR: English pet name for a boy who has the same name as his father, derived from Latin junior, meaning "young."
male. JUSTICE: English unisex name derived from a Middle English and Old French byname for a fair-minded person, meaning "equity, justice."
male. JUSTIN: English form of Roman Latin Justinus, meaning "fair, just."
male. JUSTY: Unisex pet form of English Justin and Justine, both meaning "fair, just."
male. KADE: Variant spelling of English Cade, "round and lumpy."
male. KADEN: Variant spelling of English Caden, probably meaning "little battle."
male. KAE: Variant spelling of English Kay, meaning "lord." Compare with feminine Kae.
male. KAM: Short form of English Kameron, meaning "crooked nose."
male. KAMERON: English masculine form of Scottish unisex Cameron, meaning "crooked nose."
male. KANE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cathán, meaning "little battle."
male. KAOLIN: Anglicized form of Gaelic Caolán, meaning "little slender one."
male. KASEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Casey, meaning "vigilant, wakeful."
male. KASPER: English form of Spanish Gaspar, meaning "treasure bearer." Early Christians assigned names to the three Magi ("wise men from the east") who visited the baby Jesus. They are mentioned but not named in the bible; Kasper is one of them, the other two are Balthasar and Melchior. Also spelled Casper and Jasper. Compare with another form of Kasper.
male. KASSIDY: Variant spelling of English unisex Cassidy, meaning "curly(-headed)."
male. KAY: English form of Welsh Kai, meaning "lord." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of one of the first Knights of the Round Table. He was the son of Sir Ector, the foster brother of King Arthur, and is noted for having an acid tongue and boorish behavior, but mostly for trying to take credit when Arthur pulled the sword from the stone. Compare with another form of Kay.
male. KEAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cian, meaning "ancient, distant."
male. KEANE: Variant spelling of English Kean, meaning "ancient, distant."
male. KEARNEY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cearnaigh "descendant of Cearnaigh," hence "victor, winner."
male. KEATON: English surname transferred to forename use, probably from the place name Keaton in Ermington, Devon, composed of the Cornish word kee "bank, hedge" and Old English tun "settlement," hence "settlement on the bank."
male. KEEFE: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caoimh "descendant of Caomh," hence "beloved, comely."
male. KEEGAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin "son of Aodhagán," hence "tiny little fire."
male. KEELAN: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a contracted form of the surname Keelahan, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Céileacháin, "descendant of Ceileachain," hence "little companion."
male. KEELIN: Variant spelling of English unisex Keelan, meaning "little companion."
male. KEENAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cianán, meaning "little ancient one."
male. KEGAN: Variant spelling of English Keegan, meaning "tiny little fire."
male. KEIR: Variant spelling of English Kerr, meaning "from the marshland."
male. KEITH: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, probably derived from a Celtic word meaning "forest, wood."
male. KELAN: Variant spelling of English unisex Keelan, meaning "little companion."
male. KELCEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Kelsey, meaning "ship-victory."
male. KELL: Short form of English unisex Kelly, meaning "bright-headed."
male. KELLEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Kelly, meaning "bright-headed."
male. KELLY: Anglicized unisex form of Irish Gaelic Ceallach, meaning "bright-headed."
male. KELSEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Old Anglo-Saxon personal name Céolsige, meaning "ship-victory."
male. KELVIN: First used in the 1920s, this English name was derived from the name of a Scottish river, possibly meaning "friendly river."
male. KEMP: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from the Middle English word kempe "athlete, wrestler," from Old English kempa, meaning "champion, warrior."
male. KEN: Short form of English Kenneth, meaning both "born of fire" and "comely; finely made." Also used as a nickname for other names that begin with Ken-. Compare with another form of Ken.
male. KENAN (קַי� ָן): Anglicized form of Hebrew Qeynan, meaning "possession." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Enosh. Also spelled Cainan.
male. KENAZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qenaz, meaning "hunter." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Eliphaz and a brother of Caleb.
male. KENDAL: Variant spelling of English unisex Kendall, meaning "exalted effigy."
male. KENDALL: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Welsh masculine personal name Cynddelw, meaning "exalted effigy."
male. KENDRICK: English surname transferred to forename use, probably derived from the Middle English personal name Cenric, meaning "keen power."
male. KENELM: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Cenhelm, meaning "keen protection."
male. KENITH: Variant spelling of English Kenneth, meaning both "born of fire" and "comely; finely made."
male. KENNARD: English name probably derived from Anglo-Saxon Cyneweard, meaning "royal guard."
male. KENNEDY: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use in honor of the assassinated American president John F. Kennedy, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Cinnéidigh, meaning "ugly head."
male. KENNETH: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Cináed, meaning "born of fire." This was probably the first Anglicization.Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cainnech, meaning "comely; finely made."
male. KENNITH: Variant spelling of English Kenneth, meaning both "comely; finely made" and "born of fire."
male. KENNY: Pet form of English Kenneth, meaning both "comely; finely made" and "born of fire."
male. KENRICK: Variant spelling of English Kendrick, meaning "keen power."
male. KENT: Compare with another form of Kent.English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "from Kent."Short form of English Kenton, meaning "Cena's settlement." Also used as a short form of other names beginning with Kent-.
male. KENTIGERN: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Ceanntighern, meaning "head lord."
male. KENTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of Old English Cena and tun "settlement," hence "Cena's settlement."
male. KENYON: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coinín "son of Coinín," hence "little wolf."
male. KENZIE: Short form of English unisex Mackenzie, meaning "comely, finely made."
male. KERMIT: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Diarmaid, meaning "without envy."
male. KERR: Scottish surname transferred to English forename use, meaning "from the marshland."
male. KERRIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Kerry, meaning "Ciar's people."
male. KERRY: English unisex name derived from the name of an Irish county, Ciarraí, meaning "Ciar's people." Compare with strictly feminine Kerry.
male. KESHAUN: Elaborated form of English Shaun, meaning "God is gracious."
male. KESHAWN: Elaborated form of English Shawn, meaning "God is gracious."
male. KEVAN: Variant spelling of English Kevin, meaning "little comely one."
male. KEVIN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhín, meaning "little comely one."
male. KEVYN: Variant spelling of English Kevin, meaning "little comely one."
male. KIAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cian, meaning "ancient, distant."
male. KIARAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ciarán, meaning "little black one."
male. KIERAN: Variant spelling of English Kiaran, meaning "little black one."
male. KIERON: Variant spelling of English Kiaran, meaning "little black one."
male. KILLEEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cillín, meaning "little warrior."
male. KILLIAN: Variant spelling of English Killeen, meaning "little warrior." Compare with another form of Killian.
male. KIM: Short form of English unisex Kimberley, meaning "King's City Meadow." Compare with another form of Kim.
male. KIMBALL: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Middle English personal name Kimbel, meaning "royal courage."
male. KIMBEL: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Cynebeal, meaning "royal courage."
male. KIMBERLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of a South African town first brought to the public's notice by the Boer War in the 19th century. The town was named for Lord Kimberley whose ancestors derived their name from a place in England composed of the Old English elements cyne "king," burg "city" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "King's City Meadow."
male. KING: English name derived from the vocabulary word, "king," from Old English cyning, probably meaning "family, race."
male. KINGSLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of various places called Cyningesleah, composed of the Old English elements cyne "king," and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "king's meadow."
male. KIP: Variant spelling of Middle English Kipp, possibly meaning "fat man."
male. KIPP: Middle English name, possibly originally a byname meaning "fat man," from the Germanic root kupp, meaning "to swell."
male. KIRBY: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of numerous places composed of the Old Norse elements kirkja "church" and býr "settlement," hence "church settlement."
male. KIRK: English surname transferred to forename use, originally an English and Scottish name for someone who "lives near a church," derived from the Old Norse word kirkja, meaning "church."
male. KIT: Pet form of English Christopher, meaning "Christ-bearer." Compare with another form of Kit.
male. KNOX: English surname transferred to forename use, from Old English cnocc "round-topped hill," hence "lives on a hilltop."
male. KODEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Kody, meaning "helper."
male. KODY: Variant spelling of English unisex Cody, meaning "helper."
male. KOHATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qehath, meaning "assembly." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Levi and a grandson of Jacob.
male. KOLBY: Variant spelling of English Colby, meaning "coal settlement."
male. KOLE: Variant spelling of English Cole, meaning "coal-black, swarthy."
male. KOLMAN: Variant spelling of English Colman, meaning "dove." Compare with another form of Kolman.
male. KONNOR: Variant spelling of English Connor, meaning "hound-lover."
male. KORAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Qorach, meaning "bald" or "ice." In the bible, this is the name of a Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron.
male. KORBIN: Modern variant spelling of Middle English and Old French Corbin, meaning "little crow" or "little raven."
male. KOREY: Variant spelling of English Corey, possibly meaning "deep hollow, ravine."
male. KORI: Variant spelling of English Korey, possibly meaning "deep hollow, ravine."
male. KORTNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Courtney, meaning "short nose."
male. KORY: Variant spelling of English Korey, possibly meaning "deep hollow, ravine."
male. KOURTNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Courtney, meaning "short nose."
male. KRIS: English unisex short form of longer names beginning with Kris-.
male. KRISTOPHER: Variant spelling of English Christopher, meaning "Christ-bearer."
male. KURT: Short form of English Kurtis, meaning "courteous." Compare with another form of Kurt.
male. KURTIS: Variant spelling of English Curtis, meaning "courteous."
male. KYNASTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places derived from Old English Cynefriþestun, meaning "settlement of Cynefrið."
male. KYRAN: Variant spelling of English Kieran, meaning "little black one."
male. LAKE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin lacus, meaning "pond, lake."
male. LAMBART: Variant form of English Lambert, meaning "land-bright."
male. LAMBERT: Middle English form of Low German Lammert, meaning "land-bright."
male. LAMONT: Scottish surname transferred to English forename use, from the medieval Swedish personal name Lagman, meaning "lawman."
male. LANCE: English name derived from the Old French word lance, meaning "lance (the weapon)." Compare with another form of Lance.
male. LANDON: English surname transferred to forename use, from a contracted form of the surname Langdon, composed of the Old English elements lang "long" and dun "hill," hence "long hill."
male. LANE: English topographic surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English lane "narrow pathway," hence "lives by a lane."
male. LANFORD: Variant spelling of English Langford, meaning "long river crossing."
male. LANGDON: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements lang "long" and dun "hill," hence "long hill."
male. LANGFORD: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements lang "long" and ford "ford," hence "long river crossing."
male. LANNY: Pet form of English names beginning with Lan-.
male. LARK: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, from Old English lawcere, meaning "song-bird."
male. LARKIN: English surname transferred to forename use, from a medieval pet form of English Laurence, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LARRIE: Variant spelling of English Larry, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LARRY: Pet form of English Laurence, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LAUREN: Unisex form of English Laurence, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LAURENCE: English form of French Laurent, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LAURIE: Unisex pet form of English Lauren and Laurence, both meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LAVERN: Variant spelling of English Laverne, meaning "the alder (tree)." Rarely used anymore. Compare with feminine Lavern.
male. LAVERNE: English name derived from the French surname Lavergne, meaning "the alder (tree)." Rarely used anymore. Compare with feminine Laverne.
male. LAW: Middle English short form of English Lawrence, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LAWRENCE: Variant spelling of English Laurence, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LAWRIE: Pet form of English Lawrence, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LAWSON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Law."
male. LAYNE: Variant spelling of English Lane, meaning "lives by the lane."
male. LAYTON: Variant spelling of English unisex Leighton, meaning "leek garden."
male. LAZ: Pet form of English Larry, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LEE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the Old English word leah, meaning "meadow."
male. LEEROY: Variant spelling of English Leroy, meaning "the king."
male. LEHI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Lechiy, meaning "cheek" or "jaw." In the bible, this is the name of a place near the border of the hill-country of Judah. The place is noted for being the location of Samson's killing of 1000 men with the jawbone of an ass.
male. LEIGH: Variant spelling of English unisex Lee, meaning "meadow."
male. LEIGHTON: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, composed of the Old English elements leac "leek" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "leek garden."
male. LELAND: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Middle English elements ley "fallow" and land "land," hence "fallow land."
male. LEM: Short form of English Lemuel, meaning "by God" or "for God."
male. LEMUEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Lemuwel, meaning "by God" or "for God." In the bible, this is the name of an unknown king, possibly Solomon. It is also the name of the main character (Lemuel Gulliver) in Jonathan Swift's English novel Gulliver's Travels.
male. LEN: Short form of English Leonard, meaning "lion-strong." Compare with another form of Len.
male. LENARD: Variant spelling of English Leonard, meaning "lion-strong."
male. LENNARD: Variant spelling of English Leonard, meaning "lion-strong."
male. LENNIE: Pet form of English Leonard, meaning "lion-strong."
male. LENNON: English surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Leannáin "descendant of Leannán," hence "little cloak."
male. LENNY: Pet form of English Leonard, meaning "lion-strong."
male. LEO: Short form of English Leonard, meaning "lion-strong." Compare with another form of Leo.
male. LEOLIN: English variant form of Welsh Llywelyn, meaning "oath of Belenus."
male. LEON (Λέων): Greek name derived from the word leon, meaning "lion." In use by the English and Germans.
male. LEONARD: English form of French Léonard, meaning "lion-strong."
male. LEOPOLD: English form of French Léopold, meaning "people-bold."
male. LEROI: English variant spelling of French Leroy, meaning "the king."
male. LEROY: French name, meaning "the king." In use by the English.
male. LES: Short form of English unisex Lesley, meaning "garden of hollies."
male. LESLEY: Anglicized form of Scottish unisex Leslie, meaning "garden of hollies."
male. LESLY: Variant spelling of English unisex Lesley, meaning "garden of hollies."
male. LESTER: English surname transferred to forename use, from the city name Leicester which was recorded in the 10th century as Ligora caester "Ligora's fort." Ligora is related to Liguria, a very old place name of obscure origin, dating back to pre-Roman times. There has been some speculation concerning a possible connection between Ligora/Liguria and Celtic Lug, meaning "oath."
male. LEV: English short form of English Levi, meaning "adhesion, joined to" or "crown, garland." Compare with other forms of Lev.
male. LEVI: Compare with another form of Levi.Anglicized form of Greek Leui (Hebrew Leviy), meaning "adhesion, joined to" or "crown, garland." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the third son of Jacob.Anglicized form of Greek Leuis, meaning "joined." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Alphaeus, a collector of customs.
male. LEW: Short form of English Lewis, meaning "famous warrior." Compare with another form of Lew.
male. LEWIN: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Leofwine, meaning "dear friend."
male. LEWIS: English form of French Louis, meaning "famous warrior."
male. LEX: Short form of English unisex Alex, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. LEYTON: Variant spelling of English Layton, meaning "leek garden."
male. LINCOLN: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of the city of Lincoln, which was originally called Lindum colonia, meaning "lake colony."
male. LINDEN: Variant spelling of English Lyndon, meaning "lime tree hill." Or from the vocabulary word, linden, meaning "lime tree."
male. LINDON: Variant spelling of English Lyndon, meaning "lime tree hill."
male. LINDSAY: Scottish surname transferred to English unisex forename use, composed of the name Lincoln and the Old English word ey "wetland," hence "Lincoln's wetlands." In Scotland, this is strictly a masculine name.
male. LINDSEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Lindsay, meaning "Lincoln's wetlands."
male. LINFORD: Old English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the elements hlyn "maple" and ford "ford," hence "maple tree ford."
male. LINTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of numerous places in England most of which were composed of the Old English elements lin "cotton, flax" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "cotton/flax settlement."
male. LINUS: Latin form of Greek Linos, meaning either "a cry of grief" or "flax, linen." In the bible, this is the name of one of Paul's Christian associates. In mythology, this is the name of a musician, the personification of lamentation. He was killed by Apollo who was his rival in music. Another version of the story says he was killed by Hercules.
male. LIONEL: Anglo-Norman diminutive form of French Léon ("lion"), hence "little lion" or "young lion." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of a Knight of the Round Table. He was the younger son of King Bors, and cousin to Lancelot and Hector de Maris. When King Bors died in battle, Lionel and Bors were rescued by the Lady of the Lake and raised by her, along with Lancelot, in her underwater kingdom.
male. LIVY: English form of Roman Latin Livius, possibly meaning "bluish."
male. LON: English short form of Spanish Alonso, meaning "noble and ready." Compare with another form of Lon.
male. LONDON: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, denoting someone "from London." The name may have pre-Celtic roots, meaning something like "place at the unfordable river."
male. LONNIE: Pet form of English Alonzo, meaning "noble and ready."
male. LONNY: Variant spelling of English Lonnie, meaning "noble and ready."
male. LOREN: Variant spelling of English unisex Lauren, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LORIN: Variant spelling of English unisex Loren, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LORN: Variant spelling of English Lorne, of unknown meaning.
male. LORNE: English name derived from the place name Lorne, Scotland, of unknown meaning. The name was a part of a courtesy title for the Scottish Duke of Argyll's eldest son and heir, the Marquess of Lorne, who also derived it from the place name.
male. LORRIN: Variant spelling of English Lorin, meaning "of Laurentum."
male. LOU: English unisex short form of French Louis and Louise, both meaning "famous warrior."
male. LOUIE: Pet form of French Louis, meaning "famous warrior."
male. LOUIS: Middle French form of Old French Loois, meaning "famous warrior."
male. LOVEL: Variant spelling of English Lovell, meaning "little wolf."
male. LOVELL: English surname transferred to forename use, from a variant spelling of English Lowell, meaning "little wolf."
male. LOWELL: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Old Norman French byname Louvel, meaning "little wolf."
male. LOYD: Variant spelling of Welsh Lloyd, meaning "gray-haired."
male. LUCAS: Contracted form of Latin Lucanus, meaning "from Lucania," a region of southern Italy. Lucania probably comes from the word lux, meaning "light." In the bible, this is the name of a Gentile Christian who was a companion of Paul. Luke is the Anglicized form.
male. LUCKY: Pet form of English Luke, meaning "from Lucania." In some cases it may come directly from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "lucky."
male. LUKE: Anglicized form of Greek Loukas (Latin Lucas), meaning "from Lucania," a region of southern Italy. Lucania probably comes from the word lux, meaning "light." In the bible, this is the name of a Gentile Christian who was a companion of Paul.
male. LUTHER: German name composed of the elements liut "people" and heri "army, warrior," hence "people's army."
male. LUX: English unisex name derived from the Latin word lux, meaning "light."
male. LYLE: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman French phrase de l'isle, meaning "from the island."
male. LYNDON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old English elements lind "linden, lime tree" and dun "hill," hence "lime tree hill."
male. LYNTON: Variant spelling of English Linton, meaning "cotton/flax settlement."
male. LYSANDER: Latin form of Greek Lysandros, meaning "freer; liberator." This was the name of the main character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. In use by the English.
male. MAACHAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Maakah, meaning "to press, to squeeze," i.e. "oppression." In the bible this is the name of many characters, including one of King David's wives, and a son of Nahor.
male. MACE: English name which may mean either "mace (the spice)" or "mace (the weapon)."
male. MACEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a variant spelling of the surname Massey which was originally a pet form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God."
male. MACIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Macey, meaning "gift of God."
male. MACK: Originally a short form of surnames, mostly Scottish, beginning with Mac-, meaning "son of," it is now sometimes given as a forename.
male. MACKENZIE: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coinnich "son of Coinneach," hence "comely; finely made."
male. MACY: Variant spelling of English unisex Macey, meaning "gift of God."
male. MADAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Maday, meaning "middle" or "middle land." In the bible, this is the name of a place and the name of a son of Japheth and the people who descended from him.
male. MADDISON: Variant spelling of English unisex Madison, meaning "son of Madde."
male. MADDOX: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Welsh personal name Madog, meaning "little fortunate one" or "little good one."
male. MADISON: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "son of Madde."
male. MAHALA: Variant spelling of English unisex Mahalah, meaning "disease."
male. MAHALAH: Variant spelling of English unisex Mahlah, meaning "disease." In the bible, this is the name of a Gileadite (sex uncertain), and the name of the eldest of Zelophehad's five daughters.
male. MAHALI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Machliy, meaning "sick." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Merari. Also spelled Mahli.
male. MAHLAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Machlah, meaning "disease." In the bible, this is the name of a Gileadite (sex uncertain), and the name of the eldest of Zelophehad's five daughters.
male. MAHLI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Machliy, meaning "sick." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Merari. Also spelled Mahali.
male. MAHLON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Machlown, meaning "sick." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Elimelech and Naomi.
male. MAHON: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Mathúin, meaning "bear calf."
male. MAITLAND: English and Scottish surname transferred to forename use, derived from a byname for an ungracious person, from Anglo-Norman French maltalent/mautalent, meaning "bad tempered."
male. MAJOR: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman French personal name Mauger, meaning "work-spear."
male. MALACH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Malak, meaning "angel, messenger." In the bible, malak is a word used to denote a messenger from God or from a private individual.
male. MALACHAI: Variant spelling of English Malachi, meaning "my messenger."
male. MALACHI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Malakiy, meaning "my messenger." In the bible, this is the name of the last of the Hebrew prophets.
male. MALACHY: Variant spelling of English Malachi, meaning "my messenger."Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Maoileachlainn "devotee of Seachlainn," altered to coincide with Hebrew Malakiy ("my messenger").
male. MALCOLM: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mael Coluim, meaning "devotee of St Columb." 
male. MALCOM: Variant spelling of English Malcolm, meaning "devotee of St Columba."
male. MALLORY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a Norman French byname for an unfortunate person, from Old French malheure, meaning "unfortunate, unhappy, unlucky."
male. MALONE: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maoil Eoin, meaning "devotee of St Eoin (John)."
male. MANASSEH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Menashsheh, meaning "causing to forget" or "one who forgets." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the eldest son of Joseph.
male. MANLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements (ge)mæne "common, shared" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "common meadow." Its choice as a forename is probably due to its similarity to the word manly.
male. MANNIX: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Mainchín, meaning "little monk."
male. MANNY: Pet form of English Immanuel, meaning "God is with us."
male. MARCH: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman French word march, meaning "boundary." Compare with other forms of March.
male. MARK: Anglicized form of Welsh March, meaning "horse." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of a king of Cornwall.English form of French Marc, from Latin Marcus, meaning "defense" or "of the sea." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of the author of the second Gospel.
male. MARKO: Pet form of English Mark, meaning "defense" or "of the sea." Compare with another form of Marko.
male. MARKUS: English form of Latin Marcus, meaning "defense" or "of the sea." Compare with another form of Markus.
male. MARLEN: Variant spelling of English Marlon, probably meaning "little one of the sea." Compare with another form of Marlen.
male. MARLIN: Variant spelling of English Merlin, meaning "sea fort."Variant spelling of English Marlon, probably meaning "little one of the sea."
male. MARLON: Probably an English contraction of French Marcelon, meaning "little one of the sea." This name was first brought to public attention by the American actor Marlon Brando whose family is said to be of French descent.
male. MARLOWE: English surname transferred to forename use, from a place name in Buckinghamshire, composed of the Old English elements mere "lake, pool" and lafe "leavings, remnants," hence, "marshland."
male. MARMADUKE: Anglicized form of Old Irish Mael-Maedóc, meaning "devotee of Maedóc."
male. MARQUIS: English name derived from the French title for the "governor of a border country," from Old French marchis ("border country"). A Marquis ranks just below a Duke.
male. MARQUISE: Variant spelling of English Marquis, meaning "governor of a border country."
male. MARSHAL: Variant spelling of English Marshall, meaning either "keeper of horses" or "shoeing smith."
male. MARSHALL: English surname transferred to forename use, from a Norman French occupational term denoting someone who was a "keeper of horses," composed of the Germanic elements morah "horse" and scalc "servant." By the time it became a surname it had acquired the meaning "shoeing smith."
male. MARTIAL: English form of Roman Latin Martialis, meaning "of/like Mars."
male. MARTIE: Pet form of English Martin, meaning "of/like Mars."
male. MARTIN: English form of Roman Latin Martinus, meaning "of/like Mars." Compare with another form of Martin.
male. MARTY: Pet form of English Martin, meaning "of/like Mars."
male. MARVIN: Variant spelling of English Mervin, meaning "marrow-eminent."
male. MARVYN: Variant spelling of English Marvin, meaning "marrow-eminent."
male. MASON: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from French maçon, meaning "mason, stone-worker."
male. MASTERMAN: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "man of the master," i.e. "retainer" or "servant."
male. MAT: Variant spelling of English Matt, meaning "gift of God."
male. MATANIA: Variant spelling of English Mattaniah, meaning "gift of God."
male. MATHEW: Variant spelling of English Matthew, meaning "gift of God."
male. MATHIAS: Variant spelling of English Matthias, meaning "gift of God."
male. MATT: Short form of English Matthew, meaning "gift of God."
male. MATTANIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Mattanyah, meaning "gift of God." In the bible, this is the name of many characters; this was Zedekiah's name before the captivity; he changed it after becoming Judah's last king.
male. MATTATHIAH: Anglicized form of Greek Mattathias, meaning "gift of God." In the bible, this is the name of one of Christ's ancestors.
male. MATTHEW: English form of French Mathieu, meaning "gift of God." In the bible, this is the name of one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel of the New Testament.
male. MATTHIAS: Anglicized form of Greek Maththias, meaning "gift of God." In the bible, this is the name of the apostle who took the place of Judas Iscariot.
male. MATTIE: Pet form of English Matthew, meaning "gift of God." Compare with feminine Mattie.
male. MATTITHIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Mattithyah, meaning "gift of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a member of the family of Nebo.
male. MATTY: Variant spelling of English Mattie, meaning "gift of God." Compare with feminine Matty.
male. MAURICE: Contracted form of Roman Latin Mauricius, meaning "dark-skinned; Moor." Introduced to Britain by the Normans. Infrequently used by the French and English.
male. MAVERICK: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the vocabulary word maverick, originally meaning "unbranded range animal." This was the surname of Samuel Maverick (1803-1870), a Texas cattleman who refused to brand his cattle. Its use as a personal name first began in the early 1990s after the release of the movie "Maverick" starring Mel Gibson. The sense of "unconventional person," is first recorded in 1886, and seems to have developed from the notion of being "independent, masterless."
male. MAX: English short form of both Latin Maximilian "the greatest rival" and Scottish Maxwell "the stream of Mack."
male. MAXIMILIAN: Short form of Latin Maximilianus, meaning "the greatest rival." In use by the English and Germans.
male. MAYNARD: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Norman personal name Mainard, meaning "strong and hardy."
male. MAYNERD: Variant spelling of English Maynard, meaning "strong and hardy."
male. MAYSON: Variant spelling of English Mason, meaning "stone-worker."
male. MCKENZIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Mackenzie, meaning "comely, finely made."
male. MEAD: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, denoting someone who "lives by a meadow."
male. MEADE: Variant spelling of English unisex Mead, meaning "lives by a meadow."
male. MEDAD: Anglicized form of Hebrew Meydad, meaning "love." In the bible, this is the name of a prophet who lived in the time of Moses.
male. MEED: Variant spelling of English unisex Mead, meaning "lives by a meadow."
male. MEL: Unisex short form of English names beginning with Mel-.
male. MELBOURNE: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements mylla "mill" and burne "stream," hence "mill stream."
male. MELECH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Melek, meaning "king." In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Micah.
male. MELVILLE: Scottish surname of Norman French origin, transferred to English forename use, from the name of various places in Normandy called Malleville, meaning "bad settlement."
male. MELVIN: English name of uncertain origin, possibly an altered form of Melville, meaning "bad settlement."
male. MELVYN: Variant spelling of English Melvin, meaning "bad settlement."
male. MENAHEM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Menachem, meaning "comforter." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Israel who was notorious for his cruelty.
male. MERARI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Merariy, meaning "bitter, unhappy." In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Levi.
male. MEREDITH: English unisex name derived from Welsh Meredydd, probably meaning "sea day" or "sea sun."
male. MERIT: Variant spelling of English unisex Merritt, meaning "boundary gate." Compare with strictly feminine Merit.
male. MERLE: English unisex name, derived from the Old French word merle, meaning "blackbird." It first came to public notice in the 1930s with the actress Merle Oberon, and is mostly given to girls.
male. MERLIN: English form of Latin Merlinus, the name of a famous wizard of Arthurian legend, meaning "sea-fort." Merlin was introduced into Arthurian legend by Geoffrey of Monmouth. According to Geoffrey, Merlin was the son of a demon and a princess. He became known for his prophetic abilities at a very young age and was consulted by King Vortigern to explain why his castle kept collapsing. Merlin revealed that there was an underground lake in which two dragons slept, a white one and a red one, representing the Saxons and Britons, and this was the portent for things to come. He is also called Myrddin Emrys, meaning "Merlin the Immortal."
male. MERLYN: Unisex form of English Merlin, meaning "sea fort."
male. MERRICK: English surname transferred to forename use, from an Old Norman French personal name composed of the Germanic elements mari/meri "fame" and ric "power," hence "famous power."
male. MERRILL: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the personal name Meriel, meaning "sea-bright."
male. MERRITT: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the Old English term moere gaet, meaning "boundary gate."
male. MERTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements mere "lake, pool" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "lake settlement."
male. MERV: Short form of English Mervin, meaning "marrow-eminent."
male. MERVIN: Variant spelling of English Mervyn, meaning "marrow-eminent."
male. MERVYN: Anglicized form of Welsh Merfyn, meaning "marrow-eminent."
male. MERYL: Variant form of English unisex Merrill, meaning "sea-bright."
male. MERYLE: Variant spelling of English unisex Merrill, meaning "sea-bright."
male. MESECH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Meshek, meaning "to draw." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Japheth.
male. MESHECH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Meshek, meaning "to draw." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Japheth.
male. METHUSAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Methuwshael, meaning "man of God." In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Cain.
male. METHUSELAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Methuwshelach, meaning "man of the dart." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Enoch. He lived to the age of 969 years.
male. METUSHAEL: Variant spelling of English Methusael, meaning "man of God."
male. MICAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Miyka, meaning "who is like God?" In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of Mattaniah.
male. MICAIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Miyka, meaning "who is like God?" In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of Mattaniah.
male. MICAJAH: Variant spelling of English Micaiah, meaning "who is like God?"
male. MICHA: Variant spelling of English Michah, meaning "who is like God?"
male. MICHAEL: Anglicized form of Greek Michaēl (Hebrew Miyka'el), meaning "who is like God?" or literally "El's likeness." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of many characters, including the prince of Angels, the first archangel who was closest to God and became the guardian angel of Israel. In the New Testament, he leads the angelic host against the Apocalyptic Dragon. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain a story entitled "The War of the Sons of Light and the Sons of Darkness," in which Michael is described as the "viceroy of heaven," a title said to once belong to Satan. His name was the war-cry of the angels when he led them in battle against their chief antagonist, Samael.
male. MICHAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Miykah, meaning "who is like God?" In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a minor prophet.
male. MICHAYA: Variant spelling of English Micaiah, meaning "who is like God?"
male. MICK: Pet form of English Michael, meaning "who is like God?" Rarely used anymore due to its use as a derogatory term for a Catholic Irishman.
male. MICKEY: Unisex pet form of English Michael and Michaela, both meaning "who is like God?"
male. MICKY: Pet form of English Michael, meaning "who is like God?"
male. MIDIAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Midyan, meaning "strife, war." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Abraham.
male. MIKE: Pet form of English Michael, meaning "who is like God?"
male. MIKI: Pet form of English Michael, meaning "who is like God?"
male. MILBURN: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of a place in Cumbria, composed of the Old English elements mylen "mill" and burna "stream," hence "mill-stream."
male. MILE: Middle English name of uncertain origin, but commonly associated with Latin Milo, meaning "soldier." Compare with another form of Mile.
male. MILES: Patronymic form of English Mile, meaning "son of Mile."
male. MILFORD: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of numerous places composed of the Old English elements mylen "mill" and ford "ford," hence "mill ford."
male. MILLARD: English surname transferred to forename use, from a variant of the surname Millward, a form of Millweard, an old Anglo-Saxon occupational surname composed of the Old English elements mylen "mill" and weard "guardian," hence "mill-guard."
male. MILTON: English surname transferred to forename use, form the name of various places, most of which were derived from the Old English word mylentun, meaning "mill settlement."
male. MITCH: Short form of English Mitchell, meaning "who is like God?"
male. MITCHELL: English surname transferred to forename use, from a medieval form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?"
male. MIYKAH (מִיכָה): Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?" In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a minor prophet. The Anglicized form is Michah.
male. MO: Pet form of English Morris, meaning "dark-skinned; Moor." Compare with feminine Mo.
male. MOAB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Mowab, meaning "water," i.e. "seed," hence "of his father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Lot.
male. MOE: Pet form of English Moses, meaning "drawn out."
male. MOISE: Middle English form of French Moisé, meaning "drawn out."
male. MONTAGUE: English surname transferred to forename use, originally a Norman baronial name composed of the Old French elements mont "hill, mountain" and aigu "pointed," hence "pointed mountain."
male. MONTE: Variant spelling of English Monty, meaning "pointed mountain."
male. MONTGOMERY: English surname transferred to forename use, originally a Norman baronial name composed of Old French mont "hill" and the Germanic personal name Gomeric, hence "hill of Gomeric."
male. MONTMORENCY: English surname transferred to forename use, originally a Norman baronial name composed of Old French mont "hill" and Germanic Morency, hence "hill of Morency."
male. MONTY: Pet form of English Montague "pointed mountain," and more rarely Montgomery "hill of Gomeric."
male. MORDECAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Mordekay, meaning "devotee of Marduk (Mars)" or "little man." In the bible, this is the name of a cousin of Queen Esther.
male. MORDECHAI: Variant spelling of English Mordecai, meaning "devotee of Marduk (Mars)" or "little man."
male. MORDRED: Old English Arthurian legend name of a Knight of the Round Table who was the illegitimate son and traitor of King Arthur, possibly meaning "sea counsel." He was brother (or half-brother) to Agravain, Gaheris, Gareth, and Gawain, and noted for having crowned himself and married Guinevere while Arthur was waging war on Emperor Lucius of Rome. He was killed by Arthur at the Battle of Camlann.
male. MORGAN: Welsh name, derived from ancient Celtic Morcant, probably meaning "sea circle." In use by the English as a unisex name.
male. MORGEN: English variant spelling of Welsh Morgan, probably meaning "sea circle." In use by the English as a unisex name.
male. MORIARTY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Muircheartaigh "descendant of Muircheartach," hence "skilled seaman."
male. MORLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of numerous places composed of the Old English elements mor "marsh, moor," and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "marsh meadow."
male. MORRIS: Medieval English form of Roman Latin Maurice, meaning "dark-skinned; Moor."
male. MORRISSEY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Muirgheasa "descendant of Muirgheas," hence "sea-taboo."
male. MORT: Short form of English Morton "settlement on the moor," and Mortimer "dead sea."
male. MORTIMER: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Muiriartach, meaning "mariner, seaman." English surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman baronial name Mortemer, composed of the Old French elements morte "dead" and mer "sea," hence "dead sea," which may have referred to either the biblical Dead Sea or a stagnant marsh.
male. MORTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places derived from Old English mortun, meaning "settlement on the moor."
male. MORTY: Pet form of English Morton "settlement on the moor," and Mortimer "dead sea."
male. MOSE: Short form of English Moses, meaning "drawn out."
male. MOSES: Anglicized form of Hebrew Moshe and Greek Mouses, meaning "drawn out." In the bible, this is the name of the leader who brought the Israelites out of bondage and led them to the promised land.
male. MOSS: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from medieval Jewish Moss (2), meaning "drawn out." Compare with another form of Moss.
male. MOSÈ: Italian form of English Moses, meaning "drawn out."
male. MURDANIE: Pet form of English Murdoch, meaning "sea warrior."
male. MURDIE: Pet form of English Murdoch, meaning "sea warrior."
male. MURDO: Pet form of English Murdoch, meaning "sea warrior."
male. MURDOCH: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Muireadhach, meaning "sea warrior."
male. MURDOCK: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Muireadhach, meaning "sea warrior."
male. MURDY: Pet form of English Murdoch, meaning "sea warrior."
male. MURGATROYD: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name meaning "the clearing belonging to Margaret."
male. MURPHY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Murchadha "descendant of Murchadh," hence "sea-warrior."
male. MURRAY: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Muireach, meaning "sea warrior."
male. MURTAGH: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Muircheartaigh "descendant of Muircheartach," hence "skilled seaman." Compare with another form of Murtagh.
male. MURTY: Pet form of English Murdock, meaning "sea warrior."
male. MYLES: Variant spelling of English Miles, meaning "son of Mile."
male. MYRON (Μύρων): Greek name adopted by early English Christians because of its association with the gift of myrrh given to Jesus by the Magi, derived from the Greek word myron, meaning "myrrh."
male. NAFTALI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Naphtaliy, meaning "my strife" or "wrestling."
male. NAHOR: Anglicized form of Greek Nachor (Hebrew Nachowr), meaning "snoring" or "snorting." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Terah and brother of Abraham. Compare with another form of Nahor.
male. NAHUM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nachuwm, meaning "comfort." In the bible, this is the name of a minor prophet who foretold the fall of Nineveh.
male. NANDY: Pet form of English Ferdinand, meaning "ardent for peace."
male. NAPHTALI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Naphtaliy, meaning "my strife" or "wrestling." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jacob and Bilhah.
male. NASH: English topographic surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English atten ash ("at the ash"), hence "lives by an ash tree."
male. NAT: Short form of English Nathan "a giver" or "given of God" and Nathaniel "given of God." Compare with another form of Nat.
male. NATHAN: Anglicized form of Greek Natham, meaning "a giver" or "given of God." In the bible, this is the name of a son of David. Compare with another form of Nathan.
male. NATHANIEL: English form of Greek Nathanael, meaning "given of God" or "whom God gave." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of an apostle, probably the same person as Bartholomew.
male. NEAL: Variant spelling of English Neil, meaning "champion."
male. NEAS: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eighneachan, possibly meaning "man of force."
male. NEBUCHADNEZZAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nebuwkadnetstsar, meaning "Nebo, defend my crown" or "Nebo, defend my firstborn son." In the bible, this is the name of a ruler of Babylon who conquered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed temples.
male. NEBUCHADREZZAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nebuwkadnetstsar, meaning "Nebo, defend my crown" or "Nebo, defend my firstborn son." In the bible, this is the name of a ruler of Babylon who conquered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed temples.
male. NED: Pet form of English Edward, meaning "guardian of prosperity."
male. NEDABIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nedabyah, meaning "whom Jehovah impels." In the bible, this is the name of one of the sons of king Jehoiachin of Judah.
male. NEELY: Pet form of English Neal, meaning "champion."
male. NEHEMIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nechemyah, meaning "Jehovah comforts" or "whom Jehovah comforts." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a governor of Judah under the Persian king Artachshatra.
male. NEIL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Niall, arrived at this form via Norman French Nel, meaning "champion."
male. NEILL: Variant spelling of English Neil, meaning "champion."
male. NEKODA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Neqowda, meaning "distinguished." In the bible, this is the name of the head of a family of Babylonian exiles.
male. NELSON: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Neil."
male. NEO: Modern English name derived from the Greek word neos, meaning "new." Compare with another form of Neo.
male. NETHANEEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nethanel, meaning "given of God" or "whom God gave." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of many characters, including the fourth son of Jesse.
male. NETHANIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nethanyah, meaning "given of Jehovah" or "whom Jehovah gave." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of the murderer of Gedaliah.
male. NEVADA: English unisex name derived from the U.S. state name, meaning "snow-capped."
male. NEVAN: Variant spelling of English Nevin, meaning either "little bone" or "little saint."
male. NEVIL: Variant spelling of English Neville, meaning "new town."
male. NEVILLE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a Norman baronial name meaning "new town."
male. NEVIN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of either Gaelic Cnámhín, a nickname for a skinny man meaning "little bone," or from Gaelic Naomhán, meaning "little saint."
male. NEWT: Short form of English Newton, meaning "new settlement."
male. NEWTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements neowe "new" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "new settlement."
male. NIC: English short form of Latin Dominic "belongs to the lord" and English Nicholas "victor of the people."
male. NICHOLAS: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Aonghus, meaning "excellent valor." English form of French Nicolas, meaning "victor of the people."
male. NICK: Short form of English Nicholas/Nickolas, meaning "victor of the people."
male. NICKOLAS: Variant spelling of English Nicholas, meaning "victor of the people."
male. NICKY: Unisex pet form of English Nichole and Nicholas, meaning "victor of the people."
male. NIDHOGG: Anglicized form of Old Norse Níðhöggr, meaning "dreaded striker." In mythology, this is the name of a dragon or serpent who gnaws at the roots of the world tree Yggdrasill.
male. NIEL: Variant spelling of English Neil, meaning "champion." Compare with another form of Niel.
male. NIGEL: Middle English form of Latin Nigellus, meaning "champion."
male. NILES: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Neal."
male. NIMBUS: Modern English name derived from the vocabulary word, nimbus, originally meaning "bright cloud surrounding a god," from Latin nimbus "cloud." It may also be related to nebula "cloud, mist."
male. NIMROD: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nimrowd, meaning "rebel." In the bible, this is the name of a great-grandson of Noah who was a renowned hunter.
male. NIVEK: Modern English name created by spelling Kevin ("little comely one") backwards.
male. NIVEN: Anglicized form of Irish Naomhán, meaning either "little saint."
male. NOAH: Anglicized form of Greek Noe (Hebrew Noach), meaning "rest." In the bible, this is the name of the last antediluvian patriarch, the main character of the flood story. Compare with feminine Noah.
male. NOBLE: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin nobilis, meaning "noble."
male. NOEL: English form of French Noël, meaning "day of birth."
male. NOGAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nogahh, meaning "shining splendor," as of the fire or the sun. In the bible, this is the name of a son of King David. 
male. NOLAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Ó Nualláin "descendant of Nuallán," hence "little champion" or "little chariot fighter."
male. NOLAND: Variant spelling of English Nolan, meaning "little champion" or "little chariot fighter."
male. NOLL: Medieval pet form of English Oliver, probably meaning "elf army."
male. NORM: Short form of English Norman, meaning "northman."
male. NORMAN: English form of Teutonic Nordemann, meaning "northman."
male. NORMAND: English form of Norwegian Normund, meaning "north protection."
male. NORRIE: Pet form of English Norman, meaning "northman."
male. NORRIS: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Old Norman French word norreis, meaning "from the north."
male. NORTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of numerous places composed of the Old English elements norð "north" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "northern settlement."
male. NORWOOD: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements norð "north" and wudu "wood," hence "north wood."
male. NOWELL: Variant spelling of English Noel, meaning "day of birth."
male. NUN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Nuwn, meaning "fish." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Joshua.
male. OBADIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Obadyah, meaning "servant of God." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a minor prophet.
male. OBED-EDOM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Obed Edown, meaning "servant of Edom" or "he who serves the Edomites." In the bible, this is the name of a Levite and a Gittite.
male. OBED: Anglicized form of Hebrew Owbed, meaning "serving, worshiping." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Ruth.
male. OBERON: English form of French Auberon, meaning "elf ruler." In Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," this was the name of the king of the fairies.
male. OCEAN: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin oceanus, from Greek okeanos, meaning "ocean."
male. ODED: Anglicized form of Hebrew Owded, meaning "restorer." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Azariah, and the name of a prophet who lived in the time of King Ahaz.
male. ODELL: English surname transferred to forename use, from a place name composed of the Old English elements wad "woad (a plant yielding blue dye)" and hyll "hill," hence "woad hill."
male. ODRAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Odhrán, meaning "little sallow one."
male. OFER: Variant spelling of English Ofir, meaning "gold" or "reducing to ashes."
male. OFIR: Variant spelling of English Ophir, meaning "gold" or "reducing to ashes."
male. OGDEN: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements ac "oak" and denu "valley," hence "oak valley."
male. OLI: Short form of English Oliver, probably meaning "elf army."
male. OLIVER: English form of French Olivier, probably meaning "elf army."
male. OLLIE: Unisex pet form of English Oliver and Olivia, both probably meaning "elf army."
male. OMAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Owmar, meaning "eloquent, talkative" or "speaker." In the bible, this is the name of a grandson of Esau. Compare with another form of Omar.
male. OMEGA (Ωμέγα): English unisex name derived from the last letter of the Greek alphabet. This name was used occasionally by Victorian parents for a "last-born child."
male. OMRI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Omriy, meaning "pupil of Jehovah" or "servant of Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Israel.
male. ON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Own, meaning "vigor" or "wealth." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the Korah group.
male. ONAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ownam, meaning "vigorous, strong." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Jada.
male. OPHER: Variant spelling of English Ophir, meaning "gold" or "reducing to ashes."
male. OPHIR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Owphiyr, meaning "gold" or "reducing to ashes." In the bible, this is the name for gold and its characteristics, the name of a land or city, and the name of the eleventh son of Joktan.
male. ORA: English unisex name derived from Latin orare, meaning "to pray." Compare with strictly feminine Ora.
male. ORAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Odhrán, meaning "little sallow one." Compare with another form of Oran.
male. ORIAN: Anglicized form of Middle Welsh Urien, meaning "privileged birth."
male. ORMEROD: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old Norse name Ormarr and Old English rod "clearing," hence "Ormarr's clearing."
male. ORMOND: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ruaidh, meaning "descendant of Ruadh."
male. ORMONDE: Variant spelling of English Ormond, meaning "descendant of Ruadh."
male. ORRELL: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements ora "ore" and hyll "hill," hence "ore hill."
male. ORRIN: Variant spelling of English Oran, meaning "little sallow one."
male. ORSON: English surname transferred to forename use, from an old Norman French byname, ourson, a diminutive of ours "bear," hence "little bear" or "bear cub."
male. ORVAL: Variant spelling of English Orville, probably meaning "golden city."
male. ORVILLE: English literary name created by Fanny Burney, author of the 1778 novel Evelina, probably intended to mean "golden city."
male. OSBERT: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Osbeorht, meaning "god-bright."
male. OSBORN: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Osbeorn, meaning "divine-bear."
male. OSBOURNE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a variant of Osborn, meaning "divine-bear."
male. OSCAR: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Osgar, meaning "god-spear." Compare with another form of Oscar.
male. OSGOOD: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Osgod, meaning "divine Gaut."
male. OSMAN: Variant spelling of English Osmond, meaning "divine protection." Compare with another form of Osman.
male. OSMOND: English form of Anglo-Saxon Osmund, meaning "divine protection."
male. OSSIAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Oisín, meaning "little deer."
male. OSWALD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Osweald, meaning "divine power" or "divine ruler."
male. OTHELLO: English name created by Shakespeare and thought to probably have been inspired by Italian Thorello ("young bull"), perhaps changing only the first element from Thor- to Otho, hence "rich youth."
male. OTHNIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Othniyel, meaning "lion of God." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Kenaz.
male. OTIS: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Otto."
male. OTNIEL: Variant spelling of English Othniel, meaning "lion of God."
male. OTTIS: Variant spelling of English Otis, meaning "son of Otto."
male. OWEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Eóghan, meaning "born of yew." Compare with another form of Owen.
male. OZ: English short form of longer names beginning with Os-, meaning "god." Compare with another form of Oz.
male. OZZIE: Variant spelling of Middle English Oswald, meaning "divine power" or "divine ruler."
male. OZZY: Variant spelling of Middle English Ozzie, meaning "divine power" or "divine ruler."
male. PACE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the French personal name Pascal, meaning "Passover; Easter."
male. PACEY: Pet form of English Pace, meaning "Passover; Easter."
male. PADDY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Paidí, meaning "patrician; of noble birth."
male. PADEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Páidín, meaning "little patrician" or "little noble."
male. PAGE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a status name for a young boy who was apprenticed to a knight, hence "page; young servant."
male. PAHATH-MOAB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Pachath-mowab, meaning "governor of Moab" and "pit of Moab." In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of a family of Babylonian exiles, and the name of the father of Hashub.
male. PAISE: Short form of English unisex Paisley, meaning "church."
male. PAISLEY: Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic P� islig, possibly derived from Late Latin basilica, meaning "church."
male. PALLU: Anglicized form of Hebrew Palluw, meaning "distinguished." In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Reuben.
male. PALMER: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Latin palma, meaning "palm tree." Before it was a surname, Palmer was an old byname for "a pilgrim," someone who had been on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and brought back a palm branch as proof that they had actually been there.
male. PALU: Variant spelling of English Pallu, meaning "distinguished."
male. PANCRAS: Medieval English name derived from Latin Pancratius, meaning "all power."
male. PARIS: Modern English unisex name derived from the French capital city, Paris, from the name of a Gaulish tribe called the Parisii, who once lived on the site. Compare with another form of Paris.
male. PARKER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from Middle English parc "park," hence "park-keeper." Note: in the Middle Ages a park was an enclosed area where the park-owner hunted game.
male. PARRIS: Variant spelling of English unisex Paris, derived from the name of the French capital city, Paris, from the name of a Gaulish tribe called the Parisii, who once lived on the site.
male. PARRY: Variant spelling of English Perry, meaning "wanderer."Welsh surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of ap Harry, meaning "son of Harry."
male. PAT: English unisex short form of English Patrick and Latin Patricia, meaning "patrician; of noble birth."
male. PATRICK: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Pádraig, meaning "patrician; of noble descent."
male. PATSY: English unisex name meaning "patrician; of noble birth." It is a pet form of both English Patrick and Latin Patricia.
male. PAUL: English and French form of Latin Paulus, meaning "small." In the bible, this is the name of the author of the 14 epistles of the New Testament.
male. PAULIE: English pet form of English/French Paul, meaning "small."
male. PAYTON: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of a place composed of the Old English name Pæga and the word tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "Pæga's settlement."
male. PEARCE: Variant spelling of English Piers, meaning "rock, stone."
male. PEERS: Variant spelling of English Piers, meaning "rock, stone."
male. PEKAHIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Peqachyah, meaning "Jehovah sees" or "whose eyes Jehovah opened." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Samaria, the son of king Menahem.
male. PERCE: Short form of English Percival, meaning "pierced valley."
male. PERCIVAL: English form of French Percevel, meaning "pierced valley." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the pure and innocent knight of King Arthur's court who was known as "the Welshman." He was the son of King Pellinore, and brother to Dindrane and Sirs Aglovale, Dornar, Lamorak, and Tor. After the death of his father, his mother raised him in the forest away from the ways of men. When he was 15 a group of knights passed through the forest and Percival was awe-struck by their appearance. He then traveled to Arthur's court in the hope of becoming a knight himself. He was most noted for having succeeded in the Quest for the Holy Grail.
male. PERCY: English surname transferred to forename use, originally a Norman French baronial name derived from the Gallo-Roman personal name Persius (probably meaning "soldier"), but reanalyzed as a compound of Old French perce(r) "pierced" and haie "hedge," hence "pierced hedge." The name is often used as a pet form of Percival, meaning "pierced valley."
male. PEREGRINE: English name derived from Latin Peregrinus, meaning "wanderer."
male. PERRY: Pet form of English Peregrine, meaning "wanderer." In some cases, it may be the transferred use of the topographic surname, meaning "lives by a pear tree."
male. PETE: Short form of English Peter, meaning "rock, stone."
male. PETER: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic P� draig, meaning "patrician, of noble descent."English form of Latin Petrus, meaning "rock, stone." In the bible, this is the name of one of Christ's apostles. The name was given by Jesus to Simon son of Jona, to distinguish him from Simon Zelotes.
male. PETERKIN: Pet form of English Peter, meaning "rock, stone."
male. PEYTON: Variant spelling of English unisex Payton, meaning "Pæga's settlement."
male. PHALLU: Anglicized form of Hebrew Palluw, meaning "distinguished." In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Reuben.
male. PHARAOH: Anglicized form of Greek Pharao ("his nakedness") and Hebrew Paroh ("great house"). In the bible, this is a title for the king of Egypt.
male. PHELAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Faolán, meaning "little wolf."
male. PHELIM: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Féidhlim, possibly meaning "hospitable."
male. PHIL: Short form of English Philip, meaning "lover of horses."
male. PHILANDER: English name derived from Latin Philandrus, meaning "with love for people.
male. PHILIP: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Féidhlim, possibly meaning "hospitable."Anglicized form of Greek Philippos (Latin Philippus), meaning "lover of horses." In the bible, this is the name of one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, and several other characters.
male. PHILIPE: Variant spelling of English Philip, meaning "lover of horses."
male. PHILLIP: Variant spelling of English Philip, meaning "lover of horses."
male. PHILO: English and German name derived from Greek Philon, meaning "to love." Also used as a short form of other names beginning with Philo-.
male. PHINEAS: Variant spelling of English Phinehas, meaning "mouth of brass."
male. PHINEHAS: Anglicized form of Hebrew Piynechac, a form of Egyptian Panhsj ("the Nubian"), but translated from Hebrew pinechac, meaning "mouth of brass." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Eleazar.
male. PHOENIX: Latin form of Greek Phoinix, meaning "crimson." In mythology, this is the name of an immortal bird who would rise from its own ashes after being consumed by fire every 500 years. The name has been adopted into English use as a unisex name.
male. PIERCE: Variant spelling of English Piers, meaning "rock, stone."
male. PIERRE: French form of Latin Petrus, meaning "rock, stone."
male. PIERS: Middle English form of French Pierres, meaning "rock, stone."
male. PIP: Pet form of English Philip, meaning "lover of horses."
male. PIPER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from Middle English pipere, meaning "pipe-player."
male. PIPPIN: English variant of French Pépin, meaning "seed of a fruit."
male. PLACID: English name derived from Latin Placidus, meaning "calm, placid."
male. POMPEY: English form of Roman Latin Pompeius, possibly meaning "display, solemn procession."
male. PORTER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "doorkeeper."
male. PREMISLAS: Anglicized form of Latin Premislaus, meaning "cunning."
male. PREMYSLAS: Anglicized form of Latin Premislaus, meaning "cunning."
male. PRESTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of numerous places composed of the Old English elements preost "priest" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "priest's settlement."
male. PRICE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Middle English element pris, meaning "price" or "prize."
male. PRINCE: English name derived from the title, prince, from Latin princeps, meaning "chief, first."
male. PROSPER: English name derived from Latin Prosperus, meaning "fortunate, successful."
male. QUIN: Short form of English Quinton, meaning "fifth."
male. QUINCEY: Variant spelling of English Quincy, meaning "fifth."
male. QUINCY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Norman baronial name Cuinchy, a derivative of Roman Quintus, meaning "fifth."
male. QUINLAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caoindealbhán "descendant of Caoindealbhán," hence "little fair-formed one."
male. QUINN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Coinn "descendant of Conn," hence "chief, freeman, head, hound, intelligence, strength."
male. QUINTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of several places composed of the Old English elements cwen "queen" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "queen's settlement." Compare with another form of Quinton.
male. RADCLIFF: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements read "red" and clif "cliff, slope, riverbank," hence "red cliff."
male. RADCLYFFE: Variant spelling of English Radcliff, meaning "red cliff."
male. RADLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of a place composed of the Old English elements read "red" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "red meadow."
male. RAE: Variant spelling of English Ray, meaning "wise protector."
male. RAFE: Medieval form of English Ralph, meaning "wise wolf."
male. RAIN: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a German short form of various names containing the element ragin ("advice, counsel"), hence "wise." Compare with feminine Rain.
male. RAINARD: Variant spelling of English Reynard, meaning "wise ruler."
male. RALEIGH: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of a place in Devon composed of the Old English elements read "red" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "red meadow."
male. RALPH: English form of Norman French Raulf, meaning "wise wolf."
male. RALPHIE: Pet form of English Ralph, meaning "wise wolf."
male. RAMA: Anglicized form of Greek Rhama (Hebrew Ramah), meaning "a lofty place." In the bible, this is the name of many places, including a place of battle between Israel and Syria, and the name of a town of the tribe of Benjamin. Compare with another form of Rama.
male. RANALD: Scottish Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Raghnall, meaning "wise ruler."
male. RANDAL: Medieval form of English Randolf, meaning "shield-wolf."
male. RANDALL: Variant spelling of English Randal, meaning "shield-wolf."
male. RANDELL: Variant spelling of English Randal, meaning "shield-wolf."
male. RANDOLF: Variant spelling of Middle English Randulf, meaning "shield-wolf." Compare with other forms of Randolf.
male. RANDOLPH: Modern English form of Middle English Randolf, meaning "shield-wolf."
male. RANDULF: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Randwulf, meaning "shield-wolf."
male. RANDY: Pet form of English Randall and Randolph, both meaning "shield-wolf." Compare with feminine Randy.
male. RASHAUN: Elaborated form of English Shaun, meaning "God is gracious."
male. RASHAWN: Elaborated form of English Shawn, meaning "God is gracious."
male. RASTUS: Short form of Latin Erastus, meaning "beloved."
male. RAVEN: English unisex name derived from the bird name, raven, from Old English hræfn, so-called from the harsh sounds it makes.
male. RAY: Short form of English Raymond, meaning "wise protector."
male. RAYMOND: English form of Old French Raimund, meaning "wise protector."
male. RAYMUND: Variant spelling of English Raymond, meaning "wise protector."
male. RAYNARD: Variant spelling of English Reynard, meaning "wise and strong."
male. RAYNER: English form of German Rainer, meaning "wise warrior."
male. READ: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from an Old English byname, Red, meaning "red-headed or ruddy-complexioned."
male. REAGAN: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," hence "furious, impulsive."
male. REARDEN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Rórdán, meaning "little poet-king."
male. RED: Old English byname transferred to forename use, derived from the word read ("red"), hence "red-headed; ruddy complexioned."
male. REDD: Variant spelling of English Red, meaning "red-headed; ruddy complexioned."
male. REDMOND: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Réamann, meaning "wise protector."
male. REDMUND: Variant spelling of English Redmond, meaning "wise protector."
male. REECE: Variant spelling of English Reese, meaning "ardor, heat of passion."
male. REED: Variant spelling of English Read, meaning "red-headed; ruddy complexioned."
male. REES: Anglicized form of Welsh Rhys, meaning "ardor, heat of passion."
male. REESE: Anglicized form of Welsh Rhys, meaning "ardor, heat of passion."
male. REG: Short form of English Reginald, meaning "wise ruler."
male. REGGIE: Pet form of English Reginald, meaning "wise ruler."
male. REGINALD: English name derived from Latin Reginaldus, meaning "wise ruler."
male. REGINOLD: Variant spelling of English Reginald, meaning "wise ruler."
male. 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.
male. REID: Variant spelling of English Read, meaning "red-headed; ruddy complexioned."
male. REILLY: Variant spelling of English unisex Riley, meaning "rye clearing.
male. 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.
male. REUBHEN: Variant spelling of English Reuben, meaning "behold a son!"
male. 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.
male. REX: 19th century English name derived from Latin rex, meaning "king."
male. REYNARD: English form of Norman French Reynaud, meaning "wise ruler."
male. RHETT: American English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Dutch de Raedt, from Middle Dutch raet, meaning "advice."
male. RICH: Short form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. RICHARD: English form of Norman French Richaud, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. RICHIE: Pet form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. RICK: Pet form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. RICKEY: Variant spelling of English Ricky, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. RICKI: Variant spelling of English Rickie, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. RICKIE: Variant spelling of English Ricky, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. RICKY: Pet form of English Richard, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. 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."
male. RIEL: Short form of English Gabriel, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God."
male. 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."
male. RIK: Variant spelling of English Rick, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. RIKKI: Variant spelling of English Ricky, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. 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."
male. 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.
male. RIMON: Unisex form of English Rimmon, meaning "pomegranate."
male. RIO: English unisex name derived from the Spanish word for "river."
male. RIORDAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Rórdán, meaning "little poet-king."
male. 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."
male. RITCHIE: Variant spelling of English Richie, meaning "powerful ruler."
male. ROB: Short form of English Robert, meaning "bright fame."
male. ROBBIE: Unisex pet form of English Robert and Roberta, meaning "bright fame."
male. ROBBY: Pet form of English Robert, meaning "bright fame."
male. ROBERT: English form of Anglo-Saxon Hreodbeorht, meaning "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert.
male. ROBIN: Unisex pet form of English Robert and Roberta, meaning "bright fame." This name is also sometimes given as a bird name.
male. 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.
male. ROD: Short form of English Roderick "famous power" and Rodney "Hroda's fen/island."
male. 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-.
male. RODERIC: Variant spelling of English Roderick, meaning "famous power."
male. 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."
male. RODGE: Short form of English Rodger, meaning "famous spear."
male. RODGER: Variant spelling of English Roger, meaning "famous spear." Compare with another form of Rodger.
male. 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."
male. ROGER: Norman English form of Anglo-Saxon Hroðgar, meaning "famous spear."
male. ROHAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ruadhán, meaning "little red one." Compare with another form of Rohan.
male. 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.
male. ROLLAND: English variant spelling of Norman French Roland, meaning "famous land."
male. ROLLO: Pet form of English Rolland, meaning "famous land." Compare with another form of Rollo.
male. ROLLY: Pet form of English Rolland, meaning "famous land."
male. ROLO: Variant spelling of English Rollo, meaning "famous land."
male. ROLY: Variant spelling of English Rolly, meaning "famous land."
male. ROMAN: English name derived from Latin Romanus, meaning "Roman." Compare with other forms of Roman.
male. RON: Short form of English/Scottish Ronald, meaning "wise ruler." Compare with another form of Ron.
male. RONALD: English and Scottish name derived from Old Norse Rögnvaldr, meaning "wise ruler."
male. RONNIE: Pet form of English/Scottish Ronald, meaning "wise ruler." Compare with feminine Ronnie.
male. RONNY: Variant spelling of English/Scottish Ronnie, meaning "wise ruler."
male. RORIE: Variant spelling of English Rory, meaning "red king."
male. RORY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ruairí, meaning "red king." Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Ruaraidh, meaning "red king."
male. 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."
male. ROSS: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Gaelic word ros, meaning "headland, promontory."
male. ROWAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ruadhán, meaning "little red one." Compare with feminine Rowan.
male. ROWLAND: Medieval English form of Norman French Roland, meaning "famous land."
male. ROWLEY: Pet form of English Rowland, meaning "famous land."
male. 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."
male. ROYAL: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin regalis, meaning "king."
male. ROYALE: Variant spelling of English Royal, meaning "king."
male. ROYCE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the medieval feminine name Royse, which is probably a horse-related name.
male. 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."
male. ROYSTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name known in the Middle Ages as "settlement of Royce."
male. RUBE: Pet form of English Reuben, meaning "behold, a son!"
male. RUBY: Pet form of English Reuben, meaning "behold, a son." Compare with feminine Ruby.
male. RUDOLPH: English name derived from Latin Rudolphus, meaning "famous wolf."
male. RUDY: Pet form of English Rudolph, meaning "famous wolf."
male. RUDYARD: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "red paddock" or "red yard."
male. RUSS: Short form of English Russell, meaning "little red one."
male. RUSSEL: Variant spelling of English Russell, meaning "little red one."
male. RUSSELL: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Old French byname Rousel, meaning "little red one."
male. RUSTY: Byname for someone with "rust-colored hair," derived from the English vocabulary word rust.
male. RYAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riain ("descendant of Rian"), hence "little king."
male. RYLAN: English name derived from the surname Ryland, meaning "rye land."
male. RYLEY: Masculine form of English unisex Riley, meaning "rye clearing."
male. SACHIE: Pet form of English Sacheverell, meaning "roe-buck leap."
male. SAGE: English unisex name which can mean either "sage (the spice)" or "profoundly wise one."
male. SALADIN: Anglicized form of Arabic Salah-al-Din, meaning "righteous faith."
male. 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.
male. SALAL: English unisex name derived from the name of the "Salal berry plant" used in making jams and jellies.
male. SALATHIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shealtiyel, meaning "borrowed from God." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Zerubbabel.
male. SALMON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsalmown, meaning "shady." In the bible, this is the name of one of king David's warriors.
male. SAM: Unisex short form of English Samantha and Samuel, both meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
male. SAMMIE: Variant spelling of English unisex Sammy, meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
male. SAMMY: Unisex pet form of English Samantha and Samuel, both meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
male. 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.
male. 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.
male. SANDER: Short form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. SANDFORD: Variant spelling of English Sanford, meaning "sand ford."
male. SANDY: English unisex pet form of Latin Alexandra and English Alexander, both meaning "defender of mankind."
male. 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."
male. SAWYER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English saghier, meaning "to saw."
male. 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."
male. SCHUYLER: Dutch surname transferred to English unisex forename use, meaning "protection, shelter."
male. SCOT: Variant spelling of English Scott, meaning "Scotsman."
male. SCOTT: Old English surname transferred to forename use, derived from an old byname for a "Scotsman."
male. SCOTTIE: Pet form of English Scott, meaning "Scotsman."
male. SCOTTY: Variant spelling of English Scottie, meaning "Scotsman."
male. SEAMOUR: Variant spelling of English Seymour, meaning "St Maurus."
male. SEAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Seán, meaning "God is gracious."
male. SEBASTIAN: English form of French Sébastien, meaning "from Sebaste," a town in Asia Minor.
male. 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."
male. 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.
male. 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.
male. 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.
male. 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."
male. 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.
male. SEPTEMBER: English unisex name derived from the month name, which was originally the seventh month of the Roman year, meaning "seventh."
male. 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.
male. SEWARD: English surname transferred to forename use, from a Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Siweard, meaning "sea guard."
male. SEYMOUR: English surname transferred to forename use, from the Norman baronial name Saint-Maur, meaning "St Maurus."
male. SHAD: Variant spelling of English Chad, possibly meaning "battle." Compare with another form of Shad.
male. 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.
male. 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.
male. 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.
male. SHAMUS: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Séamus, meaning "supplanter."
male. SHANE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Seán, meaning "God is gracious."
male. SHANNEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Shannon, meaning "old river" or "river of wisdom."
male. SHANNON: English unisex name derived from the name of a river in Ireland, composed of the Gaelic elements sean "old, wise" and abhann "river," hence "old river" or "river of wisdom."
male. SHAQUILLE: English variant spelling of Arabic Shakil, meaning "handsome."
male. SHAUL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shauwl, meaning "asked for, desired." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the first king of Israel.
male. SHAUN: Variant spelling of English Shawn, meaning "God is gracious."
male. SHAW: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Seaghdh, meaning "hawk-like." English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "copse, wood."
male. SHAWN: Variant spelling of English Sean, meaning "God is gracious."
male. SHAY: Variant spelling of English unisex Shea, possibly meaning "hawk-like." Compare with another form of Shay.
male. SHAYE: Variant spelling of English unisex Shea, possibly meaning "hawk-like."
male. SHAYNE: Variant spelling of English Shane, meaning "God is gracious."
male. SHEA: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Séaghdha ("descendant of Séaghdha"), possibly meaning "hawk-like."
male. SHEALTIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shealtiyel, meaning "borrowed from God." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Zerubbabel.
male. SHEAMUS: Variant spelling of English Shamus, meaning "supplanter."
male. SHELAH: Hebrew name meaning "a petition, prayer." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Judah. Compare with another form of Shelah.
male. SHELBY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Middle English elements schele "hut" and by "farm, settlement," hence "settlement of huts."
male. SHELDON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of a place in Derbyshire which was recorded in the Domesday Book as Scelhadun, composed of Old English scylf "shelf" and the place name Haddon (from hæð "heathland, heather, wasteland" + dun "hill"), hence "steep-sided heather hill."
male. SHELL: Short form of English unisex Shelley, meaning "clearing near a ledge/slope."
male. SHELLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the name of various places meaning "clearing near a ledge/slope."
male. SHELOMI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shelomiy, meaning "my peace" or "peaceful." In the bible, this is the name of the father of a leader of the tribe of Asher.
male. SHELTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from various place names composed of the Old English elements scylf "shelf" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "shelf settlement."
male. SHELUMIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shelumiyel, meaning "friend of God." In the bible, this is the name of a prince of the tribe of Simeon.
male. SHEMAIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shemayah, meaning "whom Jehovah has answered" or "whom Jehovah has heard." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a prophet who lived in the time of Rehoboam.
male. SHEMUEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shemuwel, meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Elkanah by Hannah.
male. SHEPHATIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shephatyah, meaning "whom Jehovah defends." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of David.
male. SHERIDAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sirideáin ("descendant of Sirideán"), possibly meaning "searcher."
male. SHERLOCK: From an old English byname for a fair-haired person, derived from the Middle English word schirloc, composed of the elements scir "bright, clear, shire," and locc "lock of hair," hence "bright locks."
male. SHERMAN: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements sceara "shears" and mann "man," hence "shears-man."
male. SHERWOOD: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name of the famous Sherwood Forest, composed of the Old English elements scir "bright, clear, shire" and wudu "wood," hence "bright forest."
male. SHILOH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shiyloh, of uncertain etymology, possibly meaning "he who is to be sent," "he whose it is," "peaceable one" "place of rest" or "rest, tranquility." In the bible, this is a place name and also possibly a reference to the Messiah.
male. SHIMEA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shimiy, meaning "famous, renowned." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah.
male. SHIMEI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shimiy, meaning "famous, renowned." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah.
male. SHIMHI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shimiy, meaning "famous, renowned." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah.
male. SHIMI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shimiy, meaning "famous, renowned." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah.
male. SHOLTO: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Sìoltach, meaning "sowing," i.e., "fruitful, seed-bearing, producing many offspring."
male. SHYLOCK: English Shakespearean character name of unknown etymology. It eventually became a synonym for a "loan shark, userer."
male. SIB: Pet form of Middle English Sibald, meaning "bold victory."
male. SIBALD: Variant spelling of Middle English Sybald, meaning "bold victory."
male. SIBBE: Pet form of Middle English Sibald, meaning "bold victory."
male. SID: Masculine short form of English unisex Sidney, meaning "St Denis."
male. SIDNEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a Norman baronial name from Saint-Denis in France, meaning "St Denis."
male. SILAS (Σίλας): Contracted form of Greek Silouanos, meaning "from the forest." In the bible, this is the name of a companion of Saint Paul.
male. SILVER: English unisex name meaning "silver," which may refer to either the precious metal or the color.
male. SILVESTER: Latin name derived from the word silvester, from silva, meaning "forest, wood," hence "from the forest."
male. SIM: Short form of English Simon, meaning "hearkening."
male. SIMEON: Anglicized form of Greek Symeon, meaning "hearkening." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the second son of Jacob and Leah.
male. SIMON: English and French form of Greek Simōn, meaning "hearkening." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of many characters, including a sorcerer and a brother of Jesus. It is often confused with Simon (2). Greek byname derived from the word simós, meaning "flat- or snub-nosed." In use by the Russians.
male. SINCLAIR: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from a Norman baronial place name in France called "Saint-Clair."
male. SIWARD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Siweard, meaning "sea-guard."
male. SKIDBLADNIR: Anglicized form of Old Norse Skíðblaðnir, possibly meaning "wood leaf" or "wood blade." In mythology, this is the name of the magical ship of Freyr, said to be the best of ships.
male. SKUYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Skyler, meaning "protection, shelter."
male. SKY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word "sky," from Old Norse sky, meaning "cloud."
male. SKYE: Variant spelling of English unisex Sky, meaning "cloud" or "sky."
male. SKYLAR: Variant spelling of English unisex Schuyler, meaning "protection, shelter."
male. SKYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Skylar, meaning "protection, shelter."
male. SLADE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English slade, meaning "small valley."
male. SLOAN: Variant spelling of English unisex Sloane, meaning "little raider."
male. SLOANE: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sluaghadháin, "descendant of Sluaghadhán," hence "little raider."
male. SLY: Pet form of English Sylvester, meaning "from the forest."
male. SODI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Cowdiy, meaning "an acquaintance of God." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Gaddiel.
male. SOL: Short form of English Solomon, meaning "peaceable." Compare with another form of Sol.
male. SOLLY: Pet form of English Solomon, meaning "peaceable."
male. SOLOMON: Anglicized form of Greek Solomōn, meaning "peaceable." In the bible, this is the name of the tenth son of David who became the third king of Israel.
male. SONNIE: Variant spelling of English Sonny, meaning "youngster."
male. SONNY: English pet name transferred to forename use, meaning "youngster."
male. SORREL: English unisex name derived from the name of a perennial herb, "sorrel," from Old French surele, from Frankish *sur, meaning "sour."
male. SPARROW: English unisex name derived from the bird name "sparrow."
male. SPENCER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "dispenser (of provisions)."
male. SPIKE: English byname transferred to forename use, meaning "spiky hair."
male. SPIRIT: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, "spirit," from Latin spiritus, meaning "breath."
male. STACEY: English unisex pet form of Latin Anastasia and Anastasius, both meaning "resurrection."
male. STACY: Variant spelling of English unisex Stacey, meaning "resurrection."
male. STAFFORD: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a place name composed of the Old English elements staò "landing place" and ford "ford," hence "landing place at the river crossing."
male. STAN: Short form of English Stanley, meaning "stone clearing," and other names containing Old English stan, meaning "stone."
male. STANDISH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Anéislis, meaning "careful, thoughtful."
male. STANFORD: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements stan "stone" and ford "ford," hence "stony river crossing."
male. STANLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of numerous places composed of the Old English elements stan "stone" and leah "clearing, meadow," hence "stony meadow."
male. STE: Short form of English Stephen, meaning "crown."
male. STEF: Variant spelling of English unisex Steph, meaning "crown."
male. STEPH: Unisex short form of English Stephen and Stephanie, both meaning "crown."
male. STEPHANAS: Anglicized form of Greek Stephanos, meaning "crown." In the bible, this is the name of one of the seven deacons of the church at Jerusalem who was stoned to death by the Jews.
male. STEPHEN: Anglicized form of Greek Stephanos (Latin Stephanus), meaning "crown." In the bible, this is the name of one of the seven deacons of the church at Jerusalem who was stoned to death by the Jews.
male. STERLING: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from the Middle English word sterrling, meaning "little star."
male. STEVE: Short form of English Steven, meaning "crown."
male. STEVEN: Popular spelling of English Stephen, meaning "crown."
male. STEVIE: Unisex pet form of English Steven and Stevania, both meaning "crown."
male. STEW: Short form of English Stewart, meaning "steward."
male. STEWART: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English stigweard, composed of the elements stig "house" and weard "guard," meaning "house guard; steward."
male. STIRLING: Variant spelling of English Sterling, meaning "little star."
male. STORM: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, "storm."
male. STU: English and Scottish short form of French Stuart, meaning "house guard; steward."
male. STUART: French form of English Stewart, meaning "house guard; steward." In use by the English and Scottish.
male. SULLIVAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Súileabháin ("descendant of Súileabhán"), hence "little dark eyes."
male. SUNNY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "cheerful, sunny."
male. SWEENEY: Anglicized form of Gaelic Suibhne, meaning "well-going."
male. SWITHIN: Old English name derived from the word swith, meaning "strong."
male. SWITHUN: Variant spelling of Old English Swithin, meaning "strong."
male. SYBALD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Sigebeald, meaning "bold victory."
male. SYD: Short form of English unisex Sydney, meaning "St Denis."
male. SYDNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Sidney, meaning "St Denis."
male. SYLVESTER: English form of French Sylvestre, meaning "from the forest."
male. TAD: Pet form of English Thaddeus, meaning "courageous, large-hearted."Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Tadhg, meaning "poet."
male. TAEGAN: Variant spelling of English Teagan, meaning "little poet."
male. TAFFY: Pet form of Welsh Dafydd, meaning "beloved."
male. TAHATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Terach, meaning "delay" and "station." In the bible, this is the name of a place in the wilderness where the Israelites stopped on their Exodus.
male. TALBOT: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name Tolbert, possibly meaning "messenger of destruction."
male. TALMAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Talmay, meaning "abounding in furrows." In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of King David. Compare with another form of Talmai.
male. TANNER: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the Middle English word tanner, possibly from a Celtic word for "oak," a wood used in tanning, hence "tanner of skins."
male. TASKILL: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Tasgall, meaning "divine kettle."
male. TATE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "cheerful."
male. TAYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Taylor, meaning "cutter of cloth, tailor."
male. TAYLOR: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "cutter of cloth, tailor."
male. TEAGAN: Diminutive form of English Teague ("poet"), hence "little poet."
male. TEAGUE: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Tadhg, meaning "poet."
male. TED: Pet form of English Edward "guardian of prosperity" and Theodore "gift of God."
male. TEDDY: Pet form of English Edward "guardian of prosperity" and Theodore "gift of God."
male. TEIGE: Variant spelling of English Teigue, meaning "poet."
male. TEIGUE: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Tadhg, meaning "poet."
male. TEL: Pet form of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist." Compare with another form of Tel.
male. TEMAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Teyman, meaning "on the right, south." In the bible, this is the name of the city, country, and people of Idumea, and the name of a descendant of Esau.
male. TEMANI: Variant spelling of English Temeni, meaning "from Teman."
male. TEMENI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Teymeniy, meaning "from Teman" or "southerner." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ashur.
male. TEMPLE: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, denoting someone who was employed at one of the houses called "temples," maintained by the Knights Templar.
male. TENNEY: Medieval pet form of English Dennis, meaning "little follower of Dionysos."
male. TENNYSON: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Tenney."
male. TERAH: Anglicized unisex form of Hebrew Terach, meaning "delay" and "station." In the bible, this is the name of a place in the wilderness where the Israelites stopped on their Exodus. It is also the name of the father of Abraham.
male. TERANCE: Variant spelling of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."
male. TERENCE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, meaning "instigator." English form of Latin Terentius, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."
male. TERRANCE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, meaning "instigator." Variant spelling of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."
male. TERRELL: Variant spelling of English Tyrrell, possibly meaning "Thor's ruler."
male. TERRENCE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, meaning "instigator."Variant spelling of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."
male. TERRY: Compare with feminine Terry.English form of Norman French Thierri, meaning "first of the people; king of nations."Pet form of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."
male. TEX: American English byname for someone "from Texas."
male. THAD: Short form of English Thaddeus, possibly meaning "courageous, large-hearted."
male. THADDEUS: Anglicized form of Latin Thaddaeus, possibly meaning "courageous, large-hearted."Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Tadhg, meaning "poet."
male. THADEUS: Variant spelling of English Thaddeus, possibly meaning "courageous, large-hearted."
male. THADY: Pet form of English Thaddeus, meaning "poet."
male. THANE: English name derived from the noble title, "thane," from Old Saxon thegan, meaning "boy, follower, warrior."
male. THEO: Short form of English Theodore, meaning "gift of God," and other names beginning with Theo-.
male. THEOBALD: English name derived from Middle Latin Theobaldus, meaning "people-bold."
male. THEODORE: English form of French Théodore, meaning "gift of God."
male. THOM: Short form of English Thomas, meaning "twin."
male. THOMAS: English form of Greek Thōmas, meaning "twin." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of one of the twelve apostles. He is referred to as "Thomas, called Didymus," his surname.
male. THORLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements þorn "thorn bush" and leah "clearing, wood," hence "thorn clearing."
male. THORNTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements þorn "thorn bush" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "thorn bush settlement."
male. THURSTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old Norse Thorsteinn, meaning "Thor's stone."
male. THUTMOSE: Anglicized form of Egyptian Djehuty-mes, meaning "born of Djehuty (Thoth)" or "born of the ibis."
male. THUTMOSIS: Anglicized form of Egyptian Djehuty-mes, meaning "born of Djehuty (Thoth)" or "born of the ibis."
male. TIARNACH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Tighearnach, meaning "lord."
male. TIARNAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Tighearnán, meaning "little lord."
male. TIBERIUS: Roman name meaning "of the Tiber (river)." Occasionally used by the English.
male. TIBBY: Pet form of English Theobald, meaning "people-bold." Compare with feminine Tibby.
male. TIERNAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Tighearnán, meaning "little lord."
male. TIERNEY: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Tighearnach, meaning "lord."
male. TIKVA: Variant spelling of English unisex Tikvah, meaning "hope."
male. TIKVAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Tiqvah, meaning "hope." In the bible, this is strictly a masculine name, the name of the father of Shallum.
male. TIM: Short form of English Timothy, meaning "to honor God."
male. TIMMY: Pet form of English Timothy, meaning "to honor God."
male. TIMO: Short form of English Timothy, meaning "to honor God." Compare with other forms of Timo.
male. TIMOTHY: English form of Greek Timotheos, meaning "to honor God." In the bible, this is the name of a companion of Paul. He was martyred at Ephesus.
male. TIRAS: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tiyrac, meaning "desire." In the bible, this is the name of a grandson of Noah.
male. TOAL: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Tuathal, meaning "ruler of the people."
male. TOBIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Towbiyah, meaning "God is good." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a Babylonian exile returnee.
male. TOBIN: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a pet form of Greek Tobias, meaning "God is good."
male. TOBY: Pet form of English Tobiah and Greek Tobias, meaning "God is good."
male. TOD: Variant spelling of English Todd, meaning "fox."
male. TODD: English surname transferred to forename use, from a byname for a cunning person or someone with red hair, from Middle English todde, meaning "fox."
male. TOLBERT: English name of Germanic origin, probably composed of the elements tal "destroy" and bod "message, tidings," hence "messenger of destruction."
male. TOLLY: Pet form of English Bartholomew, meaning "son of Talmai."
male. TOM: Short form of English Thomas, meaning "twin."
male. TOMMI: Variant spelling of English Tommy, meaning "twin." Compare with another form of Tommi.
male. TOMMIE: Variant spelling of English Tommy, meaning "twin."
male. TOMMY: Pet form of English Thomas, meaning "twin."
male. TONE: Pet form of English Anthony, possibly meaning "invaluable."
male. TONEY: Pet form of English Anthony, possibly meaning "invaluable."
male. TONY: English unisex pet form of Anthony and Antonia, possibly meaning "invaluable."
male. TOPHER: Short form of English Christopher, meaning "Christ-bearer."
male. TRACE: Short form of English unisex Tracy, meaning "place of Thracius."
male. TRACEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Tracy, meaning "place of Thracius."
male. TRACY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a Norman baronial name meaning "place of Thracius."
male. TRAFFORD: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements træppe "fish-trap" and ford "ford," hence "fish-trap ford."
male. TRAHERNE: Anglicized form of Welsh Trahaearn, meaning "very iron-like."
male. TRANTER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from a name for a "peddler, hawker," who drove a wagon, derived from the Middle English word traunter, meaning "to convey."
male. TRAVERS: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Norman French word traverser, meaning "to cross," a name used for someone who was a "collector of bridge or road tolls." Compare with Travis.
male. TRAVIS: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Middle English word travis, meaning "crossing," a derivative of Old French traverser "to cross," a name used for someone who was a "collector of bridge or road tolls."
male. TRENT: English topographic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "lives on the river-bank."
male. TRENTON: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "Trent's settlement."
male. TREV: Short form of English Trevor, meaning "large settlement."
male. TREVELYAN: English surname of Cornish origin, transferred to forename use, derived from a place name meaning "settlement of Elian."
male. TREVOR: Anglicized form of Welsh Trefor, meaning "large settlement."
male. TREY: English name meaning "three."
male. TRISTEN: English variant spelling of French Tristan, probably meaning "riot, tumult."
male. TRISTIN: English variant spelling of French Tristan, probably meaning "riot, tumult."
male. TRISTON: English variant spelling of French Tristan, probably meaning "riot, tumult."
male. TROY: English surname of French origin, transferred to forename use, meaning "from Troyes."
male. TRUEMAN: Variant spelling of English Truman, meaning "true man."
male. TRUMAN: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements treowe "true, trustworthy" and mann "man," hence "true man."
male. TUBAL (תּוּבַל): Anglicized form of Hebrew Tuwbal, meaning "thou shall be brought." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Japheth, and may also have been an ancestor of the Basques (see Aitor).
male. TUBAL-CAIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tuwbal Qayin, meaning "thou shall be brought of Cain." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Lamech, said to be an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron.
male. TUCKER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "cloth fuller."
male. TUCSON: Modern English name derived from the name of a city in Arizona, from the Spanish form of O'odham Cuk Son, meaning "black base."
male. TUDOR: Anglicized form of Welsh Tudur, meaning "first of the people; king of nations."
male. TURLOUGH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, meaning "instigator."
male. TY: Short form of English names beginning with Ty-.
male. TYBALT: Medieval form of English Theobald, meaning "people-bold."
male. TYE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Middle English word tye, meaning "pasture."
male. TYLAR: Variant spelling of English Tyler, meaning "roof-tiler."
male. TYLER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "roof-tiler."
male. TYLOR: Variant spelling of English Tyler, meaning "roof-tiler."
male. TYRELL: Variant spelling of English Tyrrell, possibly meaning "stubborn."
male. TYRON: Variant spelling of English Tyrone, meaning "land of Owen."
male. TYRONE: English name derived from an Irish county name, from Gaelic Tir Eoghain, meaning "land of Owen."
male. TYRRELL: English surname transferred to forename use, possibly derived from a Norman byname for a "stubborn" person.
male. TYSON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from a byname for a person who is "fiery tempered," from the Old French word tison, meaning "firebrand."
male. UEL: Short form of English Samuel, meaning "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
male. ULICK: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Uilleag, meaning "will-helmet." Possibly a Middle English form of Old High German Willerich, meaning "will-power."
male. ULRIC: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Wulfric, meaning "wolf power."
male. ULRICK: Variant spelling of English Ulric, meaning "wolf power."
male. ULTAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ultán, meaning "of Ulster."
male. UNI: Variant spelling of English Unni, meaning "afflicted, depressed."
male. UNNI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Unniy, meaning "afflicted, depressed." In the bible, this is the name of two Levites.
male. UPTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements up "upper" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "upper settlement."
male. UR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uwr, meaning "flame or light of fire," also possibly "revelation." In the bible, this is the native place of Abraham, the city of the Chaldeans, and a center of moon worship. Compare with other forms of Ur.
male. URBAN: English form of Latin Urbane, meaning "of the city."
male. URI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uwriy, meaning "fiery" or "my flame, my light." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a prince of Judah.
male. URIA: Variant spelling of English Uriah, meaning "flame of Jehovah" or "God is my light."
male. URIAH: Anglicized form of Greek Ourias (Hebrew Uwriyah), meaning "flame of Jehovah" or "God is my light." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the husband of Bathsheba.
male. URIAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uryan, meaning "light."
male. URIEL (אוּרִיאֵל): Anglicized form of Hebrew Uwriyel, meaning "flame of God" or "light of the Lord." In the bible, this is the name of a Levite, and the maternal grandfather of Abijah. It is also the name of one of the seven archangels whose names were removed from the Church's list of recognized angels in 145 A.D. He was said to have been one of the angels stationed at God's throne. He was considered the wisest of the archangels because his light was not merely of the physical kind, but rather the ultra-spiritual kind, making him highly intellectually illuminated. Some think Uriel was the angel who warned Noah of the coming flood, and helped the prophet Ezra interpret a prediction concerning the coming Messiah. He is also said to be the angel of divine magic, alchemy, writing, earthquakes, floods, and other kinds of cataclysms.
male. URIJAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uwriyah, meaning "flame of Jehovah" or "God is my light." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including and a prophet slain by Jehoiakim.
male. UTAI: Variant spelling of English Uthai, meaning "whom Jehovah helps."
male. UTHAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uwthay, meaning "whom Jehovah helps." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ammihud and a son of Bigvai.
male. UZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uwts, meaning "soft and sandy earth" or "to consult." In the bible, this is the name of the country of Job, a son of Aram, a son of Nahor, and a son of Dishan.
male. UZAL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uwzal, of uncertain derivation, possibly meaning "to depart, to leave," "to be flooded," or "to be exhausted." In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Joktan.
male. UZIA: Variant spelling of English Uzzia, meaning "power of Jehovah."
male. UZIAH: Variant spelling of English Uzzia, meaning "power of Jehovah."
male. UZIEL: Variant spelling of English Uzziel, meaning "God is my strength."
male. UZZIA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uzziya, meaning "power of Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of one of David's warriors.
male. UZZIAH: Variant spelling of English Uzzia, meaning "power of Jehovah."
male. UZZIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Uzziyel, meaning "God is my strength." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a grandson of Levi.
male. VAL: Unisex short form of English Valentine and Latin Valentina, both meaning "healthy, strong."
male. VALENTINE: English form of Latin Valentinus, meaning "healthy, strong." Compare with feminine Valentine.
male. VAN: Short form of English Vance, meaning "lives by a fen/marsh."
male. VANCE: English topographic surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Old English word fenn "fen," hence "lives by a fen/marsh."
male. VERE: English surname transferred to forename use, from a Norman baronial name meaning "alder."
male. VERGIL: Variant spelling of English Virgil, possibly meaning "flourishing." Compare with another form of Vergil.
male. VERN: Short form of English Vernon, meaning "place of alder trees."
male. VERNE: Variant spelling of English Vern, meaning "place of alder trees."
male. VERNON: English surname transferred to forename use, from a Norman French baronial name meaning "place of alder trees."
male. VESTER: Short form of English Sylvester, meaning "from the forest."
male. VIC: English unisex short form of Latin Victor "conqueror" and Victoria "conqueror" or "victory."
male. VICK: English short form of Roman Latin Victor, meaning "conqueror."
male. VICTOR: Roman Latin name meaning "conqueror."
male. VIN: Short form of English Vincent, meaning "conquering."
male. VINCE: Short form of English Vincent, meaning "conquering." Compare with another form of Vince.
male. VINCENT: English name derived from Latin Vincentius, meaning "conquering."
male. VIRGIL: English name derived from Latin Virgilius, possibly meaning "flourishing."
male. VORTIGERN: Anglicized form of Old Welsh Guorthigern, meaning "high lord" or "overlord." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the king who allowed the Saxons to settle in Britain in return for the hand of Hengist's daughter. Because his castle, Dinas Emrys, kept collapsing, Vortigern consulted Aurelius Ambrosianus, whom Geoffrey of Monmouth identified with Merlin in his retelling of the story.
male. WADE: English topographical surname transferred to forename use, meaning "lives near the river crossing."Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Wada (the name of a sea giant), meaning "to go," in the sense of going forward, proceeding.
male. WAINAMOINEN: Anglicized form of Finnish Väinämöinen, meaning "wide and slow-flowing river."
male. WALKER: English name derived from the Scandinavian habitational surname Walkyr, from kiarr, meaning "from the wall by the marsh." English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English walkere from Old English wealcere ("to walk, tread"), hence "cloth fuller."
male. WALLACE: English surname transferred to forename use, from an ethnic byname, from Old French waleis, meaning "foreigner, stranger," especially Celtic or Roman.
male. WALLIS: Variant spelling of English Wallace, meaning "foreigner, stranger," especially Celtic or Roman.
male. WALLY: Pet form of English Wallace "foreigner, stranger," especially Celtic or Roman, and Walter "ruler of the army."
male. WALT: Short form of English Walter, meaning "ruler of the army."
male. WALTER: English form of German Walther, meaning "ruler of the army."
male. WALTON: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements wæll "spring" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "spring settlement."
male. WARD: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English weard, meaning "guard, watchman."
male. WARNER: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the German personal name Werner, meaning "Warin warrior," i.e. "covered warrior."
male. WARREN: English surname of Norman French origin, transferred to forename use, from a place called La Varenne, meaning "game-park."
male. WARWICK: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements wær "dam" and wic "dairy farm," hence "lives by the dam near the dairy farm."
male. WASHINGTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the village of Washington in Co. Durham, named from Old English Wassingtun, meaning "Wassa's settlement."
male. WAT: Old pet form of English Walter, meaning "ruler of the army."
male. WATKIN: Old Pet form of English Walter, meaning "ruler of the army."
male. WAYLAND: English form of German Wieland, meaning "war territory" or "battlefield."
male. WAYNE: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "cartwright; wagon-maker."
male. WEAVER:English habitational surname transferred to forename use, from the name of a place in Cheshire named after the river Weaver which got its name form Old English wefer, meaning "winding."English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from Middle English weven, meaning "to weave," hence "weaver."
male. WEBSTER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from early Middle English webber, meaning "weaver."
male. WELDON: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements wella "spring, stream" and dun "hill," hence "spring hill."
male. WENDEL: Old High German name meaning "a Wend; a wanderer," a term used to refer to migrant Slavs in the sixth century.
male. WESLEY: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, from a contracted form of Westley, meaning "western meadow."
male. WESTLEY: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places called Westley, composed of the Old English elements west "west" and leah "meadow, pasture," hence "western meadow."
male. WESTON: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements west "west" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "western settlement."
male. WHITAKER: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, from various place names composed of the Old English elements hwit "white" and æcer "cultivated land," hence "white acres."
male. WHITNEY: English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, from the name of various places derived from the Middle English phrase atten whiten ey ("by the white island"), hence "white island."
male. WIL: Short form of Old English names beginning with Wil-, meaning "will."
male. WILBER: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Middle English elements wild "wild" and bor "boar," hence "wild boar."
male. WILBUR: Variant spelling of Middle English Wilber, meaning "wild boar."
male. WILBURN: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, probably from the name of a lost place composed of the Old English elements wella "well, spring" and burn "boiling, bubbling, running water," hence "bubbling stream" or perhaps "boiling spring."
male. WILEY: Old English name meaning "water meadow." Compare with another form of Wiley.
male. WILF: Short form of Middle English Wilfred, meaning "desires peace."
male. WILFORD: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the name Will and the word ford "ford," hence "Will's river crossing."
male. WILFRED: Variant spelling of Middle English Wilfrid, meaning "desires peace."
male. WILFRID: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Wilfrið, meaning "desires peace."
male. WILL: Short form of English William, meaning "will-helmet."
male. WILLARD: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Wilheard, meaning "strong-willed."
male. WILLIAM: English form of Norman French Willelm, meaning "will-helmet."
male. WILLIE: Pet form of English William, meaning "will-helmet." Compare with another form of Willie.
male. WILLIS: English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Will."
male. WILLOUGHBY: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of Old English wilig "willow" and Old Norse býr "settlement," hence "willow settlement."
male. WILLY: Pet form of English Will, meaning "will-helmet."
male. WILMER: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the German personal name Wilmar, meaning "desires fame."
male. WILMOT: English surname transferred to forename use, possibly a corruption of the French surname Guillemot, from Guillaume (English William), meaning "will-helmet."
male. WILSON: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Will."
male. WILTON: English surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places composed of the Old English elements wilig "willow" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "willow settlement."
male. WIN: Short form of English Winfred and Winifred, both meaning "holy reconciliation," and other names beginning with Win-.
male. WINDSOR: English surname transferred to forename use, from a place name in Berkshire originally called Windels-ora, meaning "landing place with a windlass." [note: windlass. naut. a device used for winding ropes.]
male. WINFRED: Variant spelling of Middle English Winfrid, meaning "friend of peace."
male. WINFRID: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Winfrið, meaning "friend of peace."
male. WINSLOW: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English name Wine and the word hlaw "barrow, mound, hill," hence "Wine's hill."
male. WINSTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Wynnstan, meaning "joy-stone."
male. WINTHROP: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, from the name of various places called Winthorpe, composed of the Old English personal name Wine and Old Norse þorp "settlement, village," hence "Wine's village."
male. WISDOM: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "wisdom." Wisdom is composed of Wis- from the word wise, from proto-Germanic *wisaz "to know" from PIE wittos "to see," and -dom, from Latin domus, from PIE domo "house."
male. WOLF: English name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning simply "wolf." Compare with another form of Wolf.
male. WOLFE: Variant spelling of English Wolf, meaning "wolf."
male. WOODROW: English habitational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements wudu "wood" and raw "line, row," hence "lives in a row of houses by the wood."
male. WOODY: Pet form of English Woodrow ("lives in a row of houses by the wood"), and other names containing Old English wudu, meaning "wood."
male. WRIGHT: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English wryhta/wyrhta, meaning "craftsman."
male. WYATT: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the medieval personal name Wyot, meaning "hardy warrior."
male. WYMOND: Variant spelling of Middle English Wymund, meaning "fight-protection."
male. WYMUND: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Wigmund, meaning "fight-protection."
male. WYNN: Variant spelling of English Wynne, meaning "friend." Compare with another form of Wynn.
male. WYNNE: Compare with another form of Wynne.English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Old English personal name Wine, meaning "friend."
male. WYOT: Medieval English name derived from Anglo-Saxon Wigheard, meaning "hardy warrior."
male. WYSTAN: Modern English form of Anglo-Saxon Wigstan, meaning "battle-stone."
male. XAN: Short form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind." Compare with another form of Xan.
male. XZAVIER: English form of Basque Xavier, meaning "a new house."
male. YAHVEH: Variant spelling of English Yahweh, meaning "existing one."
male. YAHWEH: An English pronunciation of the ineffable name of the Hebrew god YHWH, meaning "existing one."
male. YANCEY: Variant spelling of English Yancy, possibly meaning "Englishman, Yankee."
male. YANCY: English name which may originally have been a Native American Indian word meaning "Englishman," and the origin for the word "Yankee."
male. YARWOOD: Anglicized form of Welsh Iorwerth, meaning "handsome lord."
male. YEHOWAH: An English pronunciation of the ineffable name of the Hebrew god YHWH, meaning "existing one."
male. YORATH: Anglicized form of Welsh Iorwerth, meaning "handsome lord."
male. YORK: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the city name, itself from eure-ric or eouer-ric, composed of the elements euere "wild boar" and ryc "refuge," hence "retreat from wild boars," which were in the forest of Gautries.
male. YOUKAHAINEN: Anglicized form of Finnish Joukahainen, possibly meaning "great, large."
male. YWAIN: Middle English form of French Yvain, meaning "well born." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of a Knight of the Round Table, a son of King Urien. He is said by some to be the son of Morgan le Fay, making him Arthur's nephew. He has a half-brother named after him, and a twin sister named Morvydd. In Welsh legend, his name was Owain, which has a different meaning.
male. ZABDI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Zabdiy, meaning "the gift of Jehovah. In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Zerah.
male. ZACCAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Zakkay, meaning "clean, innocent." In the bible, this is the name of the head of a family of Babylonian Exile returnees.
male. ZACH: Short form of English Zachary, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered." Compare with another form of Zach.
male. ZACHARIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Zekaryah, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the twelve minor prophets. Also spelled Zechariah.
male. ZACHARY: English form of Greek Zacharias, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered."
male. ZACHERY: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Sg� ire, meaning "sea-mew," another name for the common seagull.Variant spelling of English Zachary, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered."
male. ZACK: Short form of English Zackary, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered."
male. ZACKARY: Variant spelling of English Zachary, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered."
male. ZACKERY: Variant spelling of English Zackary, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered."
male. ZADOK: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsadowq, meaning "just, righteous." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a high priest of Israel.
male. ZAK: Variant spelling of English Zack, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered."
male. ZALMON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsalmown, meaning "shady." In the bible, this is the name of one of king David's warriors.
male. ZANDER: Pet form of English Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind."
male. ZEBADIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Zebadyah, meaning "the gift of Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of the brother of Joab.
male. ZEBEDEE: Anglicized form of Greek Zebedaios, meaning "my gift." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a fisherman of Galilee.
male. ZEBINA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Zebiyna, meaning "bought." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Nebo who took a foreign wife.
male. ZEBINAH: Variant spelling of English Zebina, meaning "bought." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Nebo who took a foreign wife.
male. ZEBULON: Variant spelling of English Zebulun, meaning "habitation."
male. ZEBULUN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Zebuwluwn, meaning "habitation." In the bible, this is the name of the tenth son of Jacob and Leah.
male. ZECHARIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Zekaryah, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the twelve minor prophets. Also spelled Zachariah.
male. ZED: Short form of English Zedekiah, meaning "righteousness of the Lord."
male. ZEDEKIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsidqiyah, meaning "righteousness of the Lord." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the name which Mattaniah adopted after becoming (the last) king of Judah.
male. ZEFANIA: Variant spelling of English Zephaniah, meaning "hidden by God" or "protected by God."
male. ZEKE: Short form of English Ezekiel, meaning "God will strengthen." Compare with other forms of Zeke.
male. ZELOPHEHAD: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tselophchad, meaning "first rupture; fracture," taken to mean "first-born." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe Manasseh.
male. ZEPH: Short form of English Zephaniah, meaning "God has hidden."
male. ZEPHANIA: Variant spelling of English Zephaniah, meaning "hidden by God" or "protected by God."
male. ZEPHANIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsephanyah, meaning "hidden by God" or "protected by God." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the ninth of the minor prophets.
male. ZERAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Zerach, meaning "light." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including an Edomite leader, a son of Simeon, and a son of Judah and Tamar.
male. ZIA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ziya, meaning "motion, to tremble." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad. Compare with another form of Zia.
male. ZIBEON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsibown, meaning "versi-colored." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Anah and a son of Seir.
male. ZIDKIJAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsidqiyah, meaning "righteousness of the Lord." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the name which Mattaniah adopted after becoming (the last) king of Judah.
male. ZIMRI (זִמְרִי): Anglicized form of Hebrew Zimriy, meaning "celebrated in song." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of the five sons of Zerah.
male. ZION: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsiyown, meaning "sunny or parched place." In the bible, this is another name for Jerusalem, the city of David, and its inhabitants who are also called the daughter of Tsiyown/Zion.
male. ZOPHAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsuwph, meaning "flow, overflow," hence "honey as dropping." In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Elkanah.
male. ZUBIN: English name of Russian origin, meaning "toothy." Compare with other forms of Zubin.
male. ZUPH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsuwph, meaning "flow, overflow," hence "honey as dropping." In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Elkanah.
