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Male English Names [ Suggest Names for this page ] [ Go to Female English Names ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] [ 17 ] SHANNEN: Variant spelling of English unisex Shannon, meaning "old river" or "river of wisdom." 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." SHAQUILLE: English variant spelling of Arabic Shakil, meaning "handsome." 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. SHAUN: Variant spelling of English Shawn, meaning "God is gracious." SHAW: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Seaghdh, meaning "hawk-like." English surname transferred to forename use, meaning "copse, wood." SHAWN: Variant spelling of English Sean, meaning "God is gracious." SHAY: Variant spelling of English unisex Shea, possibly meaning "hawk-like." Compare with another form of Shay. SHAYE: Variant spelling of English unisex Shea, possibly meaning "hawk-like." SHAYNE: Variant spelling of English Shane, meaning "God is gracious." SHEA: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Séaghdha ("descendant of Séaghdha"), possibly meaning "hawk-like." SHEALTIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Shealtiyel, meaning "borrowed from God." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Zerubbabel. SHEAMUS: Variant spelling of English Shamus, meaning "supplanter." 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. 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." 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." SHELL: Short form of English unisex Shelley, meaning "clearing near a ledge/slope." SHELLEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from the name of various places meaning "clearing near a ledge/slope." 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. 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." 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. 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. 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. 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. SHERIDAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sirideáin ("descendant of Sirideán"), possibly meaning "searcher." 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." SHERMAN: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements sceara "shears" and mann "man," hence "shears-man." 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." 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. SHOLTO: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Sìoltach, meaning "sowing," i.e., "fruitful, seed-bearing, producing many offspring." SHYLOCK: English Shakespearean character name of unknown etymology. It eventually became a synonym for a "loan shark, userer." SIB: Pet form of Middle English Sibald, meaning "bold victory." SIBALD: Variant spelling of Middle English Sybald, meaning "bold victory." SIBBE: Pet form of Middle English Sibald, meaning "bold victory." SID: Masculine short form of English unisex Sidney, meaning "St. Denis." SIDNEY: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, from a Norman baronial name from Saint-Denis in France, meaning "St. Denis." SILAS (Σίλας): Contracted form of Greek Silouanos, meaning "from the forest." In the bible, this is the name of a companion of Saint Paul. SILVER: English unisex name meaning "silver," which may refer to either the precious metal or the color. SILVESTER: Latin name derived from the word silvester, from silva, meaning "forest, wood," hence "from the forest." SIM: Short form of English Simon, meaning "hearkening." 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. 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. SINCLAIR: Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from a Norman baronial place name in France called "Saint-Clair." SIWARD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Siweard, meaning "sea-guard." 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. SKUYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Skyler, meaning "protection, shelter." SKY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word "sky," from Old Norse sky, meaning "cloud." SKYE: Variant spelling of English unisex Sky, meaning "cloud" or "sky." SKYLAR: Variant spelling of English unisex Schuyler, meaning "protection, shelter." SKYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Skylar, meaning "protection, shelter." SLADE: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Middle English slade, meaning "small valley." SLOAN: Variant spelling of English unisex Sloane, meaning "little raider." SLOANE: Irish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sluaghadháin, "descendant of Sluaghadhán," hence "little raider." SLY: Pet form of English Sylvester, meaning "from the forest." SODI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Cowdiy, meaning "an acquaintance of God." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Gaddiel. SOL: Short form of English Solomon, meaning "peaceable." Compare with another form of Sol. SOLLY: Pet form of English Solomon, meaning "peaceable." 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. SONNIE: Variant spelling of English Sonny, meaning "youngster." SONNY: English pet name transferred to forename use, meaning "youngster." SORREL: English unisex name derived from the name of a perennial herb, "sorrel," from Old French surele, from Frankish *sur, meaning "sour." SPARROW: English unisex name derived from the bird name "sparrow." SPENCER: English occupational surname transferred to forename use, meaning "dispenser (of provisions)." SPIKE: English byname transferred to forename use, meaning "spiky hair." SPIRIT: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, "spirit," from Latin spiritus, meaning "breath." STACEY: English unisex pet form of Latin Anastasia and Anastasius, both meaning "resurrection." STACY: Variant spelling of English unisex Stacey, meaning "resurrection." 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." STAN: Short form of English Stanley, meaning "stone clearing," and other names containing Old English stan, meaning "stone." STANDISH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Anéislis, meaning "careful, thoughtful." 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." 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." STE: Short form of English Stephen, meaning "crown." STEF: Variant spelling of English unisex Steph, meaning "crown." STEPH: Unisex short form of English Stephen and Stephanie, both meaning "crown." 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. 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. STERLING: English name derived from the vocabulary word, from the Middle English word sterrling, meaning "little star." STEVE: Short form of English Steven, meaning "crown." STEVEN: Popular spelling of English Stephen, meaning "crown." STEVIE: Unisex pet form of English Steven and Stevania, both meaning "crown." STEW: Short form of English Stewart, meaning "steward." 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." STIRLING: Variant spelling of English Sterling, meaning "little star." STORM: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, "storm." STU: English and Scottish short form of French Stuart, meaning "house guard; steward." STUART: French form of English Stewart, meaning "house guard; steward." In use by the English and Scottish. SULLIVAN: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Súileabháin ("descendant of Súileabhán"), hence "little dark eyes." SUNNY: English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, meaning "cheerful, sunny." SWEENEY: Anglicized form of Gaelic Suibhne, meaning "well-going." SWITHIN: Old English name derived from the word swith, meaning "strong." SWITHUN: Variant spelling of Old English Swithin, meaning "strong." SYBALD: Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Sigebeald, meaning "bold victory." SYD: Short form of English unisex Sydney, meaning "St. Denis." SYDNEY: Variant spelling of English unisex Sidney, meaning "St. Denis." SYLVESTER: English form of French Sylvestre, meaning "from the forest." TAD: Pet form of English Thaddeus, meaning "courageous, large-hearted." Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Tadhg, meaning "poet." TAEGAN: Variant spelling of English Teagan, meaning "little poet." TAFFY: Pet form of Welsh Dafydd, meaning "beloved." 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. TALBOT: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the name Tolbert, possibly meaning "messenger of destruction." 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. 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." TASKILL: Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Tasgall, meaning "divine kettle." TATE: English surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "cheerful." TAYLER: Variant spelling of English unisex Taylor, meaning "cutter of cloth, tailor." TAYLOR: English occupational surname transferred to unisex forename use, meaning "cutter of cloth, tailor." TEAGAN: Diminutive form of English Teague ("poet"), hence "little poet." TEAGUE: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Tadhg, meaning "poet." TED: Pet form of English Edward "guardian of prosperity" and Theodore "gift of God." TEDDY: Pet form of English Edward "guardian of prosperity" and Theodore "gift of God." TEIGE: Variant spelling of English Teigue, meaning "poet." TEIGUE: Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Tadhg, meaning "poet." TEL: Pet form of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist." Compare with another form of Tel. 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. TEMANI: Variant spelling of English Temeni, meaning "from Teman." TEMENI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Teymeniy, meaning "from Teman" or "southerner." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ashur. 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. TENNEY: Medieval pet form of English Dennis, meaning "little follower of Dionysos." TENNYSON: English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, meaning "son of Tenney." 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. TERANCE: Variant spelling of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist." TERENCE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, meaning "instigator." English form of Latin Terentius, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist." TERRANCE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, meaning "instigator." Variant spelling of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist." TERRELL: Variant spelling of English Tyrrell, possibly meaning "Thor's ruler." TERRENCE: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, meaning "instigator." Variant spelling of English Terence, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist." 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." TEX: American English byname for someone "from Texas." THAD: Short form of English Thaddeus, possibly meaning "courageous, large-hearted." THADDEUS: Anglicized form of Latin Thaddaeus, possibly meaning "courageous, large-hearted." Irish Anglicized form of Gaelic Tadhg, meaning "poet." THADEUS: Variant spelling of English Thaddeus, possibly meaning "courageous, large-hearted." THADY: Pet form of English Thaddeus, meaning "poet." THANE: English name derived from the noble title, "thane," from Old Saxon thegan, meaning "boy, follower, warrior." THEO: Short form of English Theodore, meaning "gift of God," and other names beginning with Theo-. THEOBALD: English name derived from Middle Latin Theobaldus, meaning "people-bold." THEODORE: English form of French Théodore, meaning "gift of God." THOM: Short form of English Thomas, meaning "twin." 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. THORLEY: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements þorn "thorn bush" and leah "clearing, wood," hence "thorn clearing." THORNTON: English surname transferred to forename use, composed of the Old English elements þorn "thorn bush" and tun "enclosure, settlement," hence "thorn bush settlement." THURSTON: English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old Norse Thorsteinn, meaning "Thor's stone." THUTMOSE: Anglicized form of Egyptian Djehuty-mes, meaning "born of Djehuty (Thoth)" or "born of the ibis." THUTMOSIS: Anglicized form of Egyptian Djehuty-mes, meaning "born of Djehuty (Thoth)" or "born of the ibis." TIARNACH: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Tighearnach, meaning "lord." TIARNAN: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Tighearnán, meaning "little lord." TIBERIUS: Roman name meaning "of the Tiber (river)." Occasionally used by the English. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] [ 17 ]

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