ชื่อฝรั่ง English Names A - E
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AARON m English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin... [more]
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin... [more]
ABEL m English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) or הָבֶל (Havel) which meant "breath"... [more]
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) or הָבֶל (Havel) which meant "breath"... [more]
ABIGAIL f English, German, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy"... [more]
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy"... [more]
ABRAHAM m English, Hebrew, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin
This name may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" in Hebrew or else as a contraction of ABRAM (1) and הָמוֹן (hamon) "many, multitude"... [more]
This name may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" in Hebrew or else as a contraction of ABRAM (1) and הָמוֹן (hamon) "many, multitude"... [more]
ACACIA f English (Rare)
From the name of a type of tree, ultimately deriving from Greek ακη (ake) "thorn, point".
From the name of a type of tree, ultimately deriving from Greek ακη (ake) "thorn, point".
ADA f English, German, Polish, Hungarian, Italian
Short form of ADELAIDE and other names beginning with the same sound... [more]
Short form of ADELAIDE and other names beginning with the same sound... [more]
ADAM m English, French, German, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Macedonian, Romanian, Hebrew, Arabic, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
This is the Hebrew word for "man"... [more]
This is the Hebrew word for "man"... [more]
ADELA f English, Spanish, Polish, Romanian, Ancient Germanic
Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning "noble"... [more]
Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning "noble"... [more]
ADELAIDE f English, Italian
From the French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and heid "kind, sort, type"... [more]
From the French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and heid "kind, sort, type"... [more]
ADRIANA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, English
Feminine form of ADRIAN
Feminine form of ADRIAN
AFRICA (1) f English (African American, Rare)
From the name of the continent, which is of Latin origin, possibly from the Afri people who lived near Carthage in North Africa... [more]
From the name of the continent, which is of Latin origin, possibly from the Afri people who lived near Carthage in North Africa... [more]
AGATHA f English, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αγαθη (Agathe), derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good"... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name Αγαθη (Agathe), derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good"... [more]
AGNES f English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Slovene, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Αγνη (Hagne), derived from Greek ‘αγνος (hagnos) meaning "chaste"... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Αγνη (Hagne), derived from Greek ‘αγνος (hagnos) meaning "chaste"... [more]
AINSLEY f & m Scottish, English (Modern)
From a surname which was from a place name: either Annesley in Nottinghamshire or Ansley in Warwickshire... [more]
From a surname which was from a place name: either Annesley in Nottinghamshire or Ansley in Warwickshire... [more]
ALBAN m German, French, Albanian, English (Rare)
From the Roman cognomen Albanus which meant "from Alba"... [more]
From the Roman cognomen Albanus which meant "from Alba"... [more]
ALBERT m English, French, German, Slovene, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Scandinavian, Hungarian, Ancient Germanic
From the Germanic name Adalbert, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright"... [more]
From the Germanic name Adalbert, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright"... [more]
ALDOUS m English (Rare)
Possibly a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ald "old", making it a cognate of ALDO... [more]
Possibly a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ald "old", making it a cognate of ALDO... [more]
ALEX m & f English, Dutch, German, French, Portuguese
Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.
Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.
ALEXANDER m English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Hungarian, Slovak, Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αλεξανδρος (Alexandros), which meant "defending men" from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, help" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος)... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name Αλεξανδρος (Alexandros), which meant "defending men" from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, help" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος)... [more]
ALEXANDRA f German, Scandinavian, Dutch, French, English, Greek, Portuguese, Romanian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Spanish, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of ALEXANDER... [more]
Feminine form of ALEXANDER... [more]
ALEXIS m & f German, French, English, Greek, Ancient Greek
From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help"... [more]
From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help"... [more]
ALFRED m English, French, Scandinavian, German, Polish, Dutch
Derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, composed of the elements ælf "elf" and ræd "counsel"... [more]
Derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, composed of the elements ælf "elf" and ræd "counsel"... [more]
ALGERNON m English
Originally a Norman French nickname, derived from aux gernons "having a moustache", which was applied to William de Percy, a companion of William the Conqueror... [more]
Originally a Norman French nickname, derived from aux gernons "having a moustache", which was applied to William de Percy, a companion of William the Conqueror... [more]
ALICE f English, French, Portuguese, Italian
From the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see ADELAIDE)... [more]
From the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see ADELAIDE)... [more]
ALMA f English, Spanish, Croatian
This name became popular after the Battle of Alma (1854), which took place near the River Alma in Crimea and ended in a victory for Britain and France... [more]
This name became popular after the Battle of Alma (1854), which took place near the River Alma in Crimea and ended in a victory for Britain and France... [more]
ALOYSIUS m English, German, Dutch, Provençal (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aloys, a Provençal form of LOUIS... [more]
Latinized form of Aloys, a Provençal form of LOUIS... [more]
ALTON m English
From an Old English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town at the source of the river".
From an Old English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town at the source of the river".
ALVIN m English
From a medieval form of any of the Old English names ÆLFWINE, ÆÐELWINE or EALDWINE... [more]
From a medieval form of any of the Old English names ÆLFWINE, ÆÐELWINE or EALDWINE... [more]
AMANDA f English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Scandinavian, Dutch, German, Finnish, Late Roman
In part this is a feminine form of AMANDUS... [more]
In part this is a feminine form of AMANDUS... [more]
AMBER f English, Dutch
From the English word amber that denotes either the gemstone, which is formed from fossil resin, or the orange-yellow colour... [more]
From the English word amber that denotes either the gemstone, which is formed from fossil resin, or the orange-yellow colour... [more]
AMBROSE m English
From the Late Latin name Ambrosius, which was derived from the Greek name Αμβροσιος (Ambrosios) meaning "immortal"... [more]
From the Late Latin name Ambrosius, which was derived from the Greek name Αμβροσιος (Ambrosios) meaning "immortal"... [more]
AMELIA f English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin... [more]
Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin... [more]
AMERICA f English
In the English-speaking world, this name is usually given in reference to the United States of America (see AMERIGO)... [more]
In the English-speaking world, this name is usually given in reference to the United States of America (see AMERIGO)... [more]
AMETHYST f English (Rare)
From the name of the precious stone, which is Greek in origin and means "not drunk", as it was believed to be a remedy against drunkenness.
From the name of the precious stone, which is Greek in origin and means "not drunk", as it was believed to be a remedy against drunkenness.
AMITY f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "friendship", ultimately deriving from Latin amicitia.
From the English word meaning "friendship", ultimately deriving from Latin amicitia.
AMOS m English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "carried" in Hebrew... [more]
Means "carried" in Hebrew... [more]
AMY f English
English form of the Old French name Amée meaning "beloved" (modern French aimée), a vernacular form of the Latin Amata... [more]
English form of the Old French name Amée meaning "beloved" (modern French aimée), a vernacular form of the Latin Amata... [more]
ANDREA (2) f English, German, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Scandinavian, Croatian
Feminine form of ANDREW... [more]
Feminine form of ANDREW... [more]
ANDREW m English, Biblical
From the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος (andros) "of a man")... [more]
From the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος (andros) "of a man")... [more]
ANEMONE f English (Rare)
From the name of the anemone flower, which derives from Greek ανεμος (anemos) "wind".
From the name of the anemone flower, which derives from Greek ανεμος (anemos) "wind".
ANGEL m & f English, Bulgarian, Macedonian
From the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the Greek word αγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger")... [more]
From the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the Greek word αγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger")... [more]
ANGELA f English, Italian, German, Dutch, Romanian, Slovene, Slovak, Russian, Macedonian, Late Roman
Feminine form of Angelus (see ANGEL)... [more]
Feminine form of Angelus (see ANGEL)... [more]
ANGELICA f English, Italian, Romanian, Literature
Derived from Latin angelicus meaning "angelic", ultimately related to Greek αγγελος (angelos) "messenger"... [more]
Derived from Latin angelicus meaning "angelic", ultimately related to Greek αγγελος (angelos) "messenger"... [more]
ANGELINA f Italian, English, Russian, German, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, Macedonian
Latinate diminutive of ANGELA
Latinate diminutive of ANGELA
ANISE f English (Rare)
From the English word for the herb, also called aniseed.
From the English word for the herb, also called aniseed.
ANITA f Spanish, Portuguese, Croatian, English, Dutch, Scandinavian, Finnish, Polish
Spanish, Portuguese and Croatian diminutive of ANA
Spanish, Portuguese and Croatian diminutive of ANA
ANNA f English, Italian, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Finnish, Estonian, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Icelandic, Catalan, Provençal, Breton, Biblical, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Channah (see HANNAH) used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament... [more]
Form of Channah (see HANNAH) used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament... [more]
ANNE (1) f French, English, Scandinavian, Finnish, German, Dutch, Basque
French form of ANNA... [more]
French form of ANNA... [more]
ANSELM m German, English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements ans "god" and helm "helmet, protection"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements ans "god" and helm "helmet, protection"... [more]
ANTHONY m English
English form of the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin... [more]
English form of the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin... [more]
ANTONIA f Italian, Spanish, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Polish, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Antonius (see ANTHONY).
Feminine form of Antonius (see ANTHONY).
APRIL f English
From the name of the month, probably originally derived from Latin aperire "to open", referring to the opening of flowers... [more]
From the name of the month, probably originally derived from Latin aperire "to open", referring to the opening of flowers... [more]
ARCHIBALD m Scottish, English
Derived from the Germanic elements ercan "genuine" and bald "bold"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements ercan "genuine" and bald "bold"... [more]
ARDEN m & f English
From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, which were derived from a Celtic word meaning "high".
From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, which were derived from a Celtic word meaning "high".
ARIEL m & f Hebrew, English, French, Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "lion of God" in Hebrew... [more]
Means "lion of God" in Hebrew... [more]
ARLIE f & m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "eagle wood" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "eagle wood" in Old English... [more]
ARLINE f English
Meaning unknown, possibly invented by Michael William Balfe for the main character in his opera 'The Bohemian Girl' (1843).
Meaning unknown, possibly invented by Michael William Balfe for the main character in his opera 'The Bohemian Girl' (1843).
ARNOLD m English, German, Ancient Germanic
From a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and wald "power"... [more]
From a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and wald "power"... [more]
ARTHUR m English, French, German, Dutch, Welsh Mythology
The meaning of this name is unknown... [more]
The meaning of this name is unknown... [more]
ASHLEY f & m English
From an English surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "ash tree clearing", from Old English æsc and leah... [more]
From an English surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "ash tree clearing", from Old English æsc and leah... [more]
ASHTON m & f English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name which meant "ash tree town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name which meant "ash tree town" in Old English.
ASIA (1) f English (Modern), Italian (Modern)
From the name of the continent, which is perhaps derived from Akkadian asu, meaning "east".
From the name of the continent, which is perhaps derived from Akkadian asu, meaning "east".
ASTON m & f English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name which meant "east town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name which meant "east town" in Old English.
ASTOR m English (Rare)
From a surname derived from Provençal astur meaning "hawk".
From a surname derived from Provençal astur meaning "hawk".
AUDLEY m English
From a surname which was taken from a place name meaning "EALDGYÐ's clearing" in Old English.
From a surname which was taken from a place name meaning "EALDGYÐ's clearing" in Old English.
AUGUSTA f German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of AUGUSTUS... [more]
Feminine form of AUGUSTUS... [more]
AUGUSTINE (1) m English
From the Roman name Augustinus, itself derived from the Roman name AUGUSTUS... [more]
From the Roman name Augustinus, itself derived from the Roman name AUGUSTUS... [more]
AURA f English
From the English word aura (derived from Latin) for a distinctive atmosphere or illumination.
From the English word aura (derived from Latin) for a distinctive atmosphere or illumination.
AUREOLE f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "radiant halo", ultimately derived from Latin aureolus "golden".
From the English word meaning "radiant halo", ultimately derived from Latin aureolus "golden".
AURORA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, German, Romanian, Finnish, Roman Mythology
Means "dawn" in Latin... [more]
Means "dawn" in Latin... [more]
AVALON f English (Rare)
From the name of the island paradise to which King Arthur was brought after his death... [more]
From the name of the island paradise to which King Arthur was brought after his death... [more]
AVELINE f English (Rare)
From the Norman French form of the Germanic name Avelina, a diminutive of AVILA... [more]
From the Norman French form of the Germanic name Avelina, a diminutive of AVILA... [more]
AVERILL m & f English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from the feminine given name EOFORHILD.
From a surname which was originally derived from the feminine given name EOFORHILD.
AVERY m & f English
From a surname which was itself derived from the Norman French form of the given names ALBERICH or ALFRED.
From a surname which was itself derived from the Norman French form of the given names ALBERICH or ALFRED.
AVILA f English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired"... [more]
AVIS f English
Probably a Latinized form of the Germanic name Aveza, which was derived from the element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired"... [more]
Probably a Latinized form of the Germanic name Aveza, which was derived from the element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired"... [more]
AZALEA f English (Rare)
From the name of the flower, ultimately derived from Greek αζαλεος (azaleos) "dry".
From the name of the flower, ultimately derived from Greek αζαλεος (azaleos) "dry".
B
BAILEY m & f English
From a surname derived from Middle English baili meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who was a bailiff.
From a surname derived from Middle English baili meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who was a bailiff.
BALDRIC m English (Archaic)
Derived from the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and ric "power, rule"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and ric "power, rule"... [more]
BALDWIN m English, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and win "friend"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and win "friend"... [more]
BALFOUR m English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname, originally from various place names, which meant "village pasture" in Gaelic.
From a Scottish surname, originally from various place names, which meant "village pasture" in Gaelic.
BARBARA f English, Italian, French, German, Polish, Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian, Late Roman
Derived from Greek βαρβαρος (barbaros) meaning "foreign"... [more]
Derived from Greek βαρβαρος (barbaros) meaning "foreign"... [more]
BARCLAY m Scottish, English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname which was likely derived from the English place name Berkeley, meaning "birch wood" in Old English.
From a Scottish surname which was likely derived from the English place name Berkeley, meaning "birch wood" in Old English.
BARNABAS m German, English (Rare), Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek form of an Aramaic name... [more]
Greek form of an Aramaic name... [more]
BARRETT m English
From a surname meaning "dispute" in Middle English, originally given to a quarrelsome person.
From a surname meaning "dispute" in Middle English, originally given to a quarrelsome person.
BARTHOLOMEW m English, Biblical
From Βαρθολομαιος (Bartholomaios), which was the Greek form of an Aramaic name meaning "son of TALMAI"... [more]
From Βαρθολομαιος (Bartholomaios), which was the Greek form of an Aramaic name meaning "son of TALMAI"... [more]
BASIL (1) m English
From the Greek name Βασιλειος (Basileios) which was derived from βασιλευς (basileus) meaning "king"... [more]
From the Greek name Βασιλειος (Basileios) which was derived from βασιλευς (basileus) meaning "king"... [more]
BEATRIX f English, German, Dutch, Late Roman
Probably from Viatrix, a feminine form of the Late Latin name Viator which meant "voyager, traveller"... [more]
Probably from Viatrix, a feminine form of the Late Latin name Viator which meant "voyager, traveller"... [more]
BEAUMONT m English (Rare)
From a French surname meaning "beautiful mountain".
From a French surname meaning "beautiful mountain".
BEAUREGARD m English (Rare)
From a French surname meaning "beautiful outlook".
From a French surname meaning "beautiful outlook".
BENJAMIN m English, French, German, Dutch, Biblical
From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand"... [more]
From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand"... [more]
BENTLEY m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "clearing covered with bent grass" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "clearing covered with bent grass" in Old English... [more]
BENTON m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town near bent grass" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town near bent grass" in Old English.
BERENICE f English, Italian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Ancient Macedonian form of the Greek name Φερενικη (Pherenike), which meant "bringing victory" from φερω (phero) "to bring" and νικη (nike) "victory"... [more]
Ancient Macedonian form of the Greek name Φερενικη (Pherenike), which meant "bringing victory" from φερω (phero) "to bring" and νικη (nike) "victory"... [more]
BERNARD m English, French, Polish, Croatian, Slovene, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element bern "bear" combined with hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic element bern "bear" combined with hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
BERNIE m & f English
Diminutive of BERNARD, BERNADETTE, BERNICE, and other names beginning with Bern.
Diminutive of BERNARD, BERNADETTE, BERNICE, and other names beginning with Bern.
BERT m English, German, Dutch
Short form of ALBERT and other names containing the element bert, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".
Short form of ALBERT and other names containing the element bert, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".
BERTHA f German, English, Ancient Germanic
Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element beraht meaning "bright, famous"... [more]
Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element beraht meaning "bright, famous"... [more]
BERTIE m & f English
Diminutive of ALBERT, HERBERT, and other names containing bert (often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright").
Diminutive of ALBERT, HERBERT, and other names containing bert (often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright").
BERTRAM m English, German, Ancient Germanic
Means "bright raven", derived from the Germanic element beraht "bright" combined with hramn "raven"... [more]
Means "bright raven", derived from the Germanic element beraht "bright" combined with hramn "raven"... [more]
BERTRAND m French, English, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements beraht meaning "bright" and rand meaning "rim (of a shield)"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements beraht meaning "bright" and rand meaning "rim (of a shield)"... [more]
BERYL f English
From the English word for the clear or pale green precious stone, ultimately deriving from Sanskrit... [more]
From the English word for the clear or pale green precious stone, ultimately deriving from Sanskrit... [more]
BETHANY f English, Biblical
From the name of a biblical town, possibly derived from Hebrew בֵּית־תְּאֵנָה (beit-te'enah) meaning "house of figs"... [more]
From the name of a biblical town, possibly derived from Hebrew בֵּית־תְּאֵנָה (beit-te'enah) meaning "house of figs"... [more]
BETONY f English (Rare)
From the name of the minty medicinal herb.
From the name of the minty medicinal herb.
BEVERLY f & m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "beaver stream" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "beaver stream" in Old English... [more]
BEVIS m English (Rare)
From an English surname which is possibly derived from the name of the French town Beauvais.
From an English surname which is possibly derived from the name of the French town Beauvais.
BIFF m English (Rare)
From a nickname which was based on the English word biff, which means "punch, hit, strike".
From a nickname which was based on the English word biff, which means "punch, hit, strike".
BISHOP m English
Either from the English occupational surname, or else directly from the English word... [more]
Either from the English occupational surname, or else directly from the English word... [more]
BLAINE m English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the given name Bláán, which meant "yellow" in Gaelic... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the given name Bláán, which meant "yellow" in Gaelic... [more]
BLAIR m & f Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which is derived from Gaelic blár meaning "plain, field, battlefield".
From a Scottish surname which is derived from Gaelic blár meaning "plain, field, battlefield".
BLAKE m English
From a surname which was derived from Old English blæc "black" or blāc "pale"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from Old English blæc "black" or blāc "pale"... [more]
BLYTHE f & m English (Rare)
From a surname which meant "cheerful" in Old English.
From a surname which meant "cheerful" in Old English.
BONIFACE m French, English (Rare)
From the Late Latin name Bonifatius, which meant "good fate" from bonum "good" and fatum "fate"... [more]
From the Late Latin name Bonifatius, which meant "good fate" from bonum "good" and fatum "fate"... [more]
BONNIE f English
Means "pretty" from the Scottish word bonnie, which was itself derived from Middle French bon "good"... [more]
Means "pretty" from the Scottish word bonnie, which was itself derived from Middle French bon "good"... [more]
BOYD m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which was possibly derived from the name of the island of Bute.
From a Scottish surname which was possibly derived from the name of the island of Bute.
BRADEN m English, Irish
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Bradáin meaning "descendent of BRADÁN".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Bradáin meaning "descendent of BRADÁN".
BRADFORD m English
From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad ford" in Old English.
From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad ford" in Old English.
BRADLEY m English
From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad clearing" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad clearing" in Old English... [more]
BRADY m English, Irish
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Brádaigh meaning "descendent of BRÁDACH".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Brádaigh meaning "descendent of BRÁDACH".
BRAELYN f English (Modern)
A recently created name, formed using the popular name suffix lyn.
A recently created name, formed using the popular name suffix lyn.
BRANDON m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "hill covered with broom" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "hill covered with broom" in Old English... [more]
BRANNON m English
From an Irish surname derived from Mac Branain, which means "descendent of BRAN (1)".
From an Irish surname derived from Mac Branain, which means "descendent of BRAN (1)".
BRAXTON m English
From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English place name meaning "Bracca's town".
From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English place name meaning "Bracca's town".
BRENDA f English
Possibly a feminine form of the Old Norse name Brandr, meaning "sword", which was brought to Britain in the Middle Ages... [more]
Possibly a feminine form of the Old Norse name Brandr, meaning "sword", which was brought to Britain in the Middle Ages... [more]
BRENDAN m Irish, English
From Brendanus, the Latinized form of the Irish name Bréanainn which was derived from a Welsh word meaning "prince"... [more]
From Brendanus, the Latinized form of the Irish name Bréanainn which was derived from a Welsh word meaning "prince"... [more]
BRENNAN m Irish, English
From an Irish surname derived from Ó Braonáin meaning "descendent of Braonán"... [more]
From an Irish surname derived from Ó Braonáin meaning "descendent of Braonán"... [more]
BRENT m English
From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, derived from a Celtic word meaning "hill".
From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, derived from a Celtic word meaning "hill".
BRENTON m English
From a surname which was derived from an English place name which meant "Bryni's town"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from an English place name which meant "Bryni's town"... [more]
BRETT m & f English
From a Middle English surname meaning "a Breton", referring to an inhabitant of Brittany.
From a Middle English surname meaning "a Breton", referring to an inhabitant of Brittany.
BRIAN m Irish, English, Ancient Irish
The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble"... [more]
The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble"... [more]
BRIAR m & f English (Rare)
From the English word for the thorny plant.
From the English word for the thorny plant.
BRICE m French, English
From the name Bricius, which was probably a Latinized form of a Gaulish name meaning "speckled"... [more]
From the name Bricius, which was probably a Latinized form of a Gaulish name meaning "speckled"... [more]
BRIDGER m English (Modern)
From an English surname which originally indicated a person who lived near or worked on a bridge.
From an English surname which originally indicated a person who lived near or worked on a bridge.
BRIDGET f Irish, English, Irish Mythology
Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid which means "exalted one"... [more]
Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid which means "exalted one"... [more]
BRIGHAM m English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "bridge settlement" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "bridge settlement" in Old English.
BRISCOE m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "birch wood" in Old Norse.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "birch wood" in Old Norse.
BRISTOL m English (Rare)
From the name of the city in southwest England which means "the site of the bridge".
From the name of the city in southwest England which means "the site of the bridge".
BRITANNIA f English (Rare)
From the Latin name of the island of Britain, in occasional use as an English given name since the 18th century... [more]
From the Latin name of the island of Britain, in occasional use as an English given name since the 18th century... [more]
BRITTANY f English
From the name of the region in the northwest of France, called in French Bretagne... [more]
From the name of the region in the northwest of France, called in French Bretagne... [more]
BRODY m English
From an Irish surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "ditch" in Gaelic.
From an Irish surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "ditch" in Gaelic.
BRONTE m & f English (Rare)
From a surname, an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Proinntigh meaning "descendent of Proinnteach"... [more]
From a surname, an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Proinntigh meaning "descendent of Proinnteach"... [more]
BROOKLYN f English (Modern)
From the name of the borough of New York City, originally derived from Dutch Breukelen meaning "broken land"... [more]
From the name of the borough of New York City, originally derived from Dutch Breukelen meaning "broken land"... [more]
BRUCE m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname, of Norman origin, which probably originally referred to the town of Brix in France... [more]
From a Scottish surname, of Norman origin, which probably originally referred to the town of Brix in France... [more]
BRYONY f English (Rare)
From the name of a type of Eurasian vine, formerly used as medicine... [more]
From the name of a type of Eurasian vine, formerly used as medicine... [more]
BUCK m English
From an English nickname meaning simply "buck, male deer", ultimately from Old English bucc.
From an English nickname meaning simply "buck, male deer", ultimately from Old English bucc.
BUFFY f English
Diminutive of ELIZABETH, from a child's pronunciation of the final syllable... [more]
Diminutive of ELIZABETH, from a child's pronunciation of the final syllable... [more]
BURGUNDY f English (Rare)
This name can refer either to the region in France, the wine (which derives from the name of the region), or the colour (which derives from the name of the wine).
This name can refer either to the region in France, the wine (which derives from the name of the region), or the colour (which derives from the name of the wine).
BURTON m English
From a surname which was originally taken from an Old English place name meaning "fortified town"... [more]
From a surname which was originally taken from an Old English place name meaning "fortified town"... [more]
BUSTER m English
Originally a nickname denoting a person who broke things, from the word bust... [more]
Originally a nickname denoting a person who broke things, from the word bust... [more]
BYRNE m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Broin meaning "descendent of BRAN (1)".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Broin meaning "descendent of BRAN (1)".
BYRON m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "place of the cow sheds" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "place of the cow sheds" in Old English... [more]
BYSSHE m English (Rare)
From an English surname, a variant of the surname Bush, which originally indicated a person who lived near a bush... [more]
From an English surname, a variant of the surname Bush, which originally indicated a person who lived near a bush... [more]
C
CADE m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a nickname meaning "round" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a nickname meaning "round" in Old English.
CADEN m English (Modern)
Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán"... [more]
Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán"... [more]
CAIRO m English (Rare)
From the name of the city in Egypt, called القاهرة (al-Qahirah) in Arabic, meaning "the victorious".
From the name of the city in Egypt, called القاهرة (al-Qahirah) in Arabic, meaning "the victorious".
CALANTHE f English (Rare)
From the name of a type of orchid, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower", derived from Greek καλος (kalos) "beautiful" and ανθος (anthos) "flower".
From the name of a type of orchid, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower", derived from Greek καλος (kalos) "beautiful" and ανθος (anthos) "flower".
CALLAHAN m English
From a surname, the Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Ceallacháin, which means "descendent of CEALLACHÁN".
From a surname, the Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Ceallacháin, which means "descendent of CEALLACHÁN".
CALVIN m English
Derived from the French surname Chauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald"... [more]
Derived from the French surname Chauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald"... [more]
CAMDEN m English (Modern)
From a surname which was from a place name perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was from a place name perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English... [more]
CAMELLIA f English (Rare)
From the name of the flowering shrub, which was named for the botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel.
From the name of the flowering shrub, which was named for the botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel.
CAMERON m & f Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" from Gaelic cam "crooked" and sròn "nose".
From a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" from Gaelic cam "crooked" and sròn "nose".
CAMILLA f English, Italian, Scandinavian, Finnish, Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology
Feminine form of CAMILLUS... [more]
Feminine form of CAMILLUS... [more]
CANDACE f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in Acts in the New Testament... [more]
From the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in Acts in the New Testament... [more]
CAPRICE f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "impulse", ultimately (via French) from Italian capriccio.
From the English word meaning "impulse", ultimately (via French) from Italian capriccio.
CAREY m & f Irish, English
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ciardha meaning "descendent of CIARDHA".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ciardha meaning "descendent of CIARDHA".
CARLISLE m English
From a surname which was derived from the name of a city in northern England... [more]
From a surname which was derived from the name of a city in northern England... [more]
CARMEL f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel... [more]
From the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel... [more]
CARMEN f Spanish, English, Italian, Romanian
Medieval Spanish form of CARMEL influenced by the Latin word carmen "song"... [more]
Medieval Spanish form of CARMEL influenced by the Latin word carmen "song"... [more]
CAROLINA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Swedish
Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS... [more]
Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS... [more]
CARRAN m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Corraidhín meaning "descendent of CORRAIDHÍN".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Corraidhín meaning "descendent of CORRAIDHÍN".
CARREEN f English (Rare)
Used by Margaret Mitchell in her novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936), where it is a combination of CAROLINE and IRENE.
Used by Margaret Mitchell in her novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936), where it is a combination of CAROLINE and IRENE.
CARVER m English (Rare)
From an English surname which meant "wood carver".
From an English surname which meant "wood carver".
CASEY m & f English, Irish
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cathasaigh meaning "descendent of CATHASACH"... [more]
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cathasaigh meaning "descendent of CATHASACH"... [more]
CASH m English
From an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case"... [more]
From an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case"... [more]
CASIMIR m English
English form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic element kazic "to destroy" combined with mer "great" or mir "peace"... [more]
English form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic element kazic "to destroy" combined with mer "great" or mir "peace"... [more]
CASSANDRA f English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Κασσανδρα (Kassandra), which possibly meant "shining upon man", derived from κεκασμαι (kekasmai) "to shine" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος)... [more]
From the Greek Κασσανδρα (Kassandra), which possibly meant "shining upon man", derived from κεκασμαι (kekasmai) "to shine" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος)... [more]
CASSIDY f & m English (Modern)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Caiside meaning "descendent of CAISIDE".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Caiside meaning "descendent of CAISIDE".
CASSIUS m Ancient Roman, English
Roman family name which was possibly derived from Latin cassus "empty, vain"... [more]
Roman family name which was possibly derived from Latin cassus "empty, vain"... [more]
CECILIA f English, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, German
Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus "blind"... [more]
Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus "blind"... [more]
CEDAR f English (Rare)
From the English word for the coniferous tree, derived (via Old French and Latin) from Greek κεδρος (kedros).
From the English word for the coniferous tree, derived (via Old French and Latin) from Greek κεδρος (kedros).
CEDRIC m English
Invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel 'Ivanhoe' (1819)... [more]
Invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel 'Ivanhoe' (1819)... [more]
CELANDINE f English (Rare)
From the name of the flower, which derives from Greek χελιδων (chelidon) "a swallow".
From the name of the flower, which derives from Greek χελιδων (chelidon) "a swallow".
CHAD m English
From the Old English name Ceadda which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh cad "battle"... [more]
From the Old English name Ceadda which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh cad "battle"... [more]
CHADWICK m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "dairy farm belonging to CHAD" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "dairy farm belonging to CHAD" in Old English.
CHALICE f English (Rare)
Means simply "chalice, goblet" from the English word, derived from Latin calix.
Means simply "chalice, goblet" from the English word, derived from Latin calix.
CHANDLER m English
From an occupational surname which meant "candle seller" in Middle English, ultimately from Old French.
From an occupational surname which meant "candle seller" in Middle English, ultimately from Old French.
CHANNING m & f English (Modern)
From an English surname of uncertain origin.
From an English surname of uncertain origin.
CHANTAL f French, English, Dutch
From a French surname which was derived from a place name meaning "stony"... [more]
From a French surname which was derived from a place name meaning "stony"... [more]
CHANTÉ f English (Modern)
Means "sung" in French.
Means "sung" in French.
CHARIS f Ancient Greek, English (Rare)
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness"... [more]
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness"... [more]
CHARISMA f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "personal magnetism", ultimately derived from Greek χαρις (charis) "grace, kindness".
From the English word meaning "personal magnetism", ultimately derived from Greek χαρις (charis) "grace, kindness".
CHARITY f English
From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved"... [more]
From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved"... [more]
CHARLES m English, French
From the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man"... [more]
From the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man"... [more]
CHARLOTTE f French, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch
French feminine diminutive of CHARLES... [more]
French feminine diminutive of CHARLES... [more]
CHARLTON m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "settlement of free men" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "settlement of free men" in Old English.
CHARMAINE f English
Meaning unknown, perhaps a combination of CHARMIAN or the English word charm with the aine suffix from LORRAINE... [more]
Meaning unknown, perhaps a combination of CHARMIAN or the English word charm with the aine suffix from LORRAINE... [more]
CHARMIAN f English (Rare)
Form of CHARMION used by Shakespeare in his play 'Antony and Cleopatra' (1606).
Form of CHARMION used by Shakespeare in his play 'Antony and Cleopatra' (1606).
CHARNETTE f English (Rare)
Probably an invented name.
Probably an invented name.
CHASE m English
From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a huntsman.
From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a huntsman.
CHASTITY f English
From the English word chastity, which is ultimately from Latin castus "pure"... [more]
From the English word chastity, which is ultimately from Latin castus "pure"... [more]
CHELSEA f English
From the name of a district in London, originally derived from Old English and meaning "landing place for chalk or limestone"... [more]
From the name of a district in London, originally derived from Old English and meaning "landing place for chalk or limestone"... [more]
CHEROKEE f & m English (Rare)
Probably derived from the Creek word tciloki meaning "people of a different speech"... [more]
Probably derived from the Creek word tciloki meaning "people of a different speech"... [more]
CHESLEY m English
From a surname that was originally from a place name meaning "camp meadow" in Old English.
From a surname that was originally from a place name meaning "camp meadow" in Old English.
CHESTER m English
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who came from Chester, an old Roman settlement in Britain... [more]
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who came from Chester, an old Roman settlement in Britain... [more]
CHEYENNE f & m English
Derived from the Dakota word shahiyena meaning "unintelligible speakers"... [more]
Derived from the Dakota word shahiyena meaning "unintelligible speakers"... [more]
CHINA f English (Modern)
From the name of the Asian country, ultimately derived from Qin, the name of a dynasty that ruled there in the 3rd century BC.
From the name of the Asian country, ultimately derived from Qin, the name of a dynasty that ruled there in the 3rd century BC.
CHLOE f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "green shoot" in Greek... [more]
Means "green shoot" in Greek... [more]
CHRIS m & f English, Dutch
Short form of CHRISTOPHER, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTINE, and other names that begin with Chris.
Short form of CHRISTOPHER, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTINE, and other names that begin with Chris.
CHRISTIAN m English, French, German, Scandinavian
From the Medieval Latin name Christianus meaning "a Christian" (see CHRISTOS)... [more]
From the Medieval Latin name Christianus meaning "a Christian" (see CHRISTOS)... [more]
CHRISTINA f English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch
From Christiana, the Latin feminine form of CHRISTIAN... [more]
From Christiana, the Latin feminine form of CHRISTIAN... [more]
CHRISTINE f French, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch
French form of CHRISTINA, as well as a variant in other languages.
French form of CHRISTINA, as well as a variant in other languages.
CHRISTMAS m & f English (Rare)
From the name of the holiday, which means "Christ festival".
From the name of the holiday, which means "Christ festival".
CHRISTOPHER m English
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing Christ", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry"... [more]
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing Christ", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry"... [more]
CHRYSANTA f English (Rare)
Shortened form of the word chrysanthemum, the name of a flowering plant, which means "golden flower" in Greek.
Shortened form of the word chrysanthemum, the name of a flowering plant, which means "golden flower" in Greek.
CLANCY m Irish, English (Rare)
From the Irish surname Mac Fhlannchaidh which means "son of Flannchadh"... [more]
From the Irish surname Mac Fhlannchaidh which means "son of Flannchadh"... [more]
CLARA f Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, English, Late Roman
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus which meant "clear, bright, famous"... [more]
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus which meant "clear, bright, famous"... [more]
CLARENCE m English
From the Latin title Clarensis which belonged to members of the British royal family... [more]
From the Latin title Clarensis which belonged to members of the British royal family... [more]
CLARITY f English (Rare)
Simply means "clarity, lucidity" from the English word, ultimately from Latin clarus "clear".
Simply means "clarity, lucidity" from the English word, ultimately from Latin clarus "clear".
CLARK m English
From an English surname meaning "cleric" or "scribe", from Old English clerec which originally meant "priest"... [more]
From an English surname meaning "cleric" or "scribe", from Old English clerec which originally meant "priest"... [more]
CLAUDIA f English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Biblical, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of CLAUDIUS... [more]
Feminine form of CLAUDIUS... [more]
CLAY m English
From an English surname that originally referred to a person who lived near or worked with clay... [more]
From an English surname that originally referred to a person who lived near or worked with clay... [more]
CLAYTON m English
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "clay settlement".
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "clay settlement".
CLEMATIS f English (Rare)
From the English word for a type of flowering vine, ultimately derived from Greek κλημα (klema) "twig, branch".
From the English word for a type of flowering vine, ultimately derived from Greek κλημα (klema) "twig, branch".
CLEMENT m English
English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle"... [more]
English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle"... [more]
CLEVELAND m English
From a surname which was derived from an Old English place name meaning "hilly land"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from an Old English place name meaning "hilly land"... [more]
CLIFFORD m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "ford by a cliff" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "ford by a cliff" in Old English.
CLIFTON m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "settlement by a cliff" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "settlement by a cliff" in Old English.
CLINTON m English
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "settlement on the River Glyme"... [more]
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "settlement on the River Glyme"... [more]
CLIVE m English
From a surname meaning "cliff" in Old English, originally belonging to a person who lived near a cliff.
From a surname meaning "cliff" in Old English, originally belonging to a person who lived near a cliff.
CLOVER f English (Rare)
From the English word for the wild flower, ultimately deriving from Old English clafre.
From the English word for the wild flower, ultimately deriving from Old English clafre.
CODY m English, Irish
From the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means "descendent of CUIDIGHTHEACH"... [more]
From the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means "descendent of CUIDIGHTHEACH"... [more]
COHEN m English
From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen) meaning "priest"... [more]
From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen) meaning "priest"... [more]
COLBERT m English
From an English surname which was derived from a Norman form of the Germanic name COLOBERT.
From an English surname which was derived from a Norman form of the Germanic name COLOBERT.
COLBY m English
From a surname, originally from various English place names, derived from the Old Norse nickname Koli (meaning "coal, dark") and býr "town".
From a surname, originally from various English place names, derived from the Old Norse nickname Koli (meaning "coal, dark") and býr "town".
COLTON m English (Modern)
From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "COLA's town".
From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "COLA's town".
COMFORT f English (Rare)
From the English word comfort, ultimately from Latin confortare "to strengthen greatly", a derivative of fortis "strong"... [more]
From the English word comfort, ultimately from Latin confortare "to strengthen greatly", a derivative of fortis "strong"... [more]
CONNELL m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Conaill meaning "descendent of CONALL".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Conaill meaning "descendent of CONALL".
CONOR m Irish, English, Irish Mythology
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Conchobhar which means "dog lover" or "wolf lover"... [more]
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Conchobhar which means "dog lover" or "wolf lover"... [more]
CONRAD m English, German, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements kuoni "brave" and rad "counsel"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements kuoni "brave" and rad "counsel"... [more]
CONWAY m English
From a surname which was derived from the name of the River Conwy, which possibly means "holy water" in Welsh.
From a surname which was derived from the name of the River Conwy, which possibly means "holy water" in Welsh.
CORA f English, German
Created by James Fenimore Cooper for his novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826)... [more]
Created by James Fenimore Cooper for his novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826)... [more]
CORAL f English
From the English word coral for the underwater skeletal deposits which can form reefs... [more]
From the English word coral for the underwater skeletal deposits which can form reefs... [more]
CORBIN m English
From a French surname which was derived from corbeau "raven", originally denoting a person who had dark hair... [more]
From a French surname which was derived from corbeau "raven", originally denoting a person who had dark hair... [more]
COREY m English
From a surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri, of unknown meaning... [more]
From a surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri, of unknown meaning... [more]
CORIANDER f English (Rare)
From the name of the spice, also called cilantro, which may ultimately be of Phoenician origin.
From the name of the spice, also called cilantro, which may ultimately be of Phoenician origin.
CORINNA f English, German, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κοριννα (Korinna), which was derived from κορη (kore) "maiden"... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name Κοριννα (Korinna), which was derived from κορη (kore) "maiden"... [more]
CORNELIA f English, Italian, German, Dutch, Romanian, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of CORNELIUS... [more]
Feminine form of CORNELIUS... [more]
CORNELIUS m Ancient Roman, English, Dutch, German, Biblical
Roman family name which possibly derives from the Latin element cornu "horn"... [more]
Roman family name which possibly derives from the Latin element cornu "horn"... [more]
CORRIE f English, Dutch
Diminutive of CORINNA, CORA, CORNELIA and other names starting with Cor... [more]
Diminutive of CORINNA, CORA, CORNELIA and other names starting with Cor... [more]
COURTNEY f & m English
From an aristocratic English surname which was derived either from the French place name Courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus "short") or else from a Norman nickname meaning "short nose"... [more]
From an aristocratic English surname which was derived either from the French place name Courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus "short") or else from a Norman nickname meaning "short nose"... [more]
CRAIG m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic creag meaning "crag" or "rocks", originally indicating a person who lived near a crag.
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic creag meaning "crag" or "rocks", originally indicating a person who lived near a crag.
CRAWFORD m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "crow ford" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "crow ford" in Old English.
CREIGHTON m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name, originally from Gaelic crioch "border" combined with Old English tun "town".
From a surname which was derived from a place name, originally from Gaelic crioch "border" combined with Old English tun "town".
CRISPIN m English (Rare)
From the Roman cognomen Crispinus which was derived from the name CRISPUS... [more]
From the Roman cognomen Crispinus which was derived from the name CRISPUS... [more]
CROFTON m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town with a small enclosed field" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town with a small enclosed field" in Old English.
CRYSTAL f English
From the English word crystal for the clear, colourless glass, sometimes cut into the shape of a gemstone... [more]
From the English word crystal for the clear, colourless glass, sometimes cut into the shape of a gemstone... [more]
CULLEN m English
From a surname which was derived from an Old French form of Cologne, the name of a city in Germany.
From a surname which was derived from an Old French form of Cologne, the name of a city in Germany.
CUTHBERT m English (Rare)
Derived from the Old English elements cuæ "famous" and beorht "bright"... [more]
Derived from the Old English elements cuæ "famous" and beorht "bright"... [more]
CYAN f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "greenish blue", ultimately derived from Greek κυανος (kyanos).
From the English word meaning "greenish blue", ultimately derived from Greek κυανος (kyanos).
CYNTHIA f English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κυνθια (Kynthia) which means "woman from Kynthos"... [more]
Latinized form of Greek Κυνθια (Kynthia) which means "woman from Kynthos"... [more]
CYRIL m English, Czech, Slovak, French
From the Greek name Κυριλλος (Kyrillos) which was derived from Greek κυριος (kyrios) "lord"... [more]
From the Greek name Κυριλλος (Kyrillos) which was derived from Greek κυριος (kyrios) "lord"... [more]
CYRUS m English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From Κυρος (Kyros), the Greek form of the Persian name Kūrush, which may mean "far sighted" or "young"... [more]
From Κυρος (Kyros), the Greek form of the Persian name Kūrush, which may mean "far sighted" or "young"... [more]
D
DACRE m English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name in Cumbria, of Brythonic origin meaning "trickling stream".
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name in Cumbria, of Brythonic origin meaning "trickling stream".
DAFFODIL f English (Rare)
From the name of the flower, ultimately derived from Dutch de affodil meaning "the asphodel".
From the name of the flower, ultimately derived from Dutch de affodil meaning "the asphodel".
DAHLIA f English (Modern)
From the name of the flower, which was named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
From the name of the flower, which was named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
DAISY f English
Simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye"... [more]
Simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye"... [more]
DALE m & f English
From an English surname which originally belonged to a person who lived near a dale or valley.
From an English surname which originally belonged to a person who lived near a dale or valley.
DALEY m Irish, English (Rare)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Dálaigh meaning "descendent of Dálach"... [more]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Dálaigh meaning "descendent of Dálach"... [more]
DALLAS m English
From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling"... [more]
From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling"... [more]
DALTON m English
From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "valley town" in Old English... [more]
From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "valley town" in Old English... [more]
DAMIAN m English, Polish
From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαω (damao) "to tame"... [more]
From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαω (damao) "to tame"... [more]
DANE m English
From an English surname which was either a variant of the surname DEAN or else an ethnic name referring to a person from Denmark.
From an English surname which was either a variant of the surname DEAN or else an ethnic name referring to a person from Denmark.
DANICA f Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Slovak, Czech, Macedonian, English
From a Slavic word meaning "morning star, Venus"... [more]
From a Slavic word meaning "morning star, Venus"... [more]
DANIEL m English, Hebrew, French, German, Scandinavian, Polish, Czech, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovene, Croatian, Macedonian, Armenian, Biblical, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge"... [more]
From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge"... [more]
DANIELA f German, Polish, Czech, Romanian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Slovene, English
Feminine form of DANIEL
Feminine form of DANIEL
DAQUAN m English (African American, Modern)
Combination of the popular name elements Da and quan.
Combination of the popular name elements Da and quan.
DARBY m & f English
From an English surname, which was derived from the name of the town of Derby, meaning "deer town" in Old Norse.
From an English surname, which was derived from the name of the town of Derby, meaning "deer town" in Old Norse.
DARCY f & m English
From an English surname which was derived from Norman French d'Arcy, originally denoting one who came from Arcy in France... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from Norman French d'Arcy, originally denoting one who came from Arcy in France... [more]
DARDEN m English (Rare)
From an English surname of unknown meaning, possibly from a place name.
From an English surname of unknown meaning, possibly from a place name.
DARIA f Italian, Polish, Romanian, English, Croatian, Late Greek (Latinized)
Feminine form of DARIUS... [more]
Feminine form of DARIUS... [more]
DARIUS m English, Lithuanian, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Roman form of Δαρειος (Dareios), which was the Greek form of the Persian name Dārayavahush, which was composed of the elements dâraya "to possess" and vahu "good"... [more]
Roman form of Δαρειος (Dareios), which was the Greek form of the Persian name Dārayavahush, which was composed of the elements dâraya "to possess" and vahu "good"... [more]
DARRELL m English
From an English surname which was derived from Norman French d'Airelle, originally denoting one who came from Airelle in France.
From an English surname which was derived from Norman French d'Airelle, originally denoting one who came from Airelle in France.
DARWIN m English
From a surname which was derived from the Old English given name Deorwine which meant "dear friend"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from the Old English given name Deorwine which meant "dear friend"... [more]
DASHIELL m English (Rare)
In the case of American author Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961), it is an Anglicized form of his mother's surname De Chiel, which is of unknown meaning.
In the case of American author Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961), it is an Anglicized form of his mother's surname De Chiel, which is of unknown meaning.
DAVID m English, Hebrew, French, Scottish, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Czech, Slovene, Russian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was probably derived from Hebrew דוד (dwd) meaning "beloved"... [more]
From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was probably derived from Hebrew דוד (dwd) meaning "beloved"... [more]
DAX m English
From an English surname which was derived either from the town of Dax in France or else from the Old English given name Dæcca (of unknown meaning).
From an English surname which was derived either from the town of Dax in France or else from the Old English given name Dæcca (of unknown meaning).
DAYTON m English
From an English surname which was derived from a place name which possibly meant either "dairy town" or "ditch town" in Old English.
From an English surname which was derived from a place name which possibly meant either "dairy town" or "ditch town" in Old English.
DEACON m English (Modern)
Either from the occupational surname Deacon or directly from the vocabulary word deacon, which refer to a cleric in the Christian church (ultimately from Latin decanus meaning "chief of ten").
Either from the occupational surname Deacon or directly from the vocabulary word deacon, which refer to a cleric in the Christian church (ultimately from Latin decanus meaning "chief of ten").
DEEMER m English (Rare)
From an English and Scottish surname meaning "judge", from Old English demere.
From an English and Scottish surname meaning "judge", from Old English demere.
DEIRDRE f English, Irish, Irish Mythology
From the older Gaelic form Derdriu, meaning unknown, possibly derived from a Celtic word meaning "woman"... [more]
From the older Gaelic form Derdriu, meaning unknown, possibly derived from a Celtic word meaning "woman"... [more]
DELANEY f English (Modern)
From a surname: either the English surname DELANEY (1) or the Irish surname DELANEY (2).
From a surname: either the English surname DELANEY (1) or the Irish surname DELANEY (2).
DELANO m English
From a French surname, originally De la Noye, indicating that the bearer was from a place called La Noue (ultimately Gaulish meaning "wetland, swamp")... [more]
From a French surname, originally De la Noye, indicating that the bearer was from a place called La Noue (ultimately Gaulish meaning "wetland, swamp")... [more]
DELICIA f English (Rare)
Either from Latin deliciae "delight, pleasure" or a variant of the English word delicious... [more]
Either from Latin deliciae "delight, pleasure" or a variant of the English word delicious... [more]
DELIGHT f English (Rare)
Means simply "delight, happiness" from the English word.
Means simply "delight, happiness" from the English word.
DELL m & f English
From an English surname which originally denoted a person who lived in a dell or valley.
From an English surname which originally denoted a person who lived in a dell or valley.
DELMAR m English
From an English surname which was derived from Norman French de la mare meaning "from the pond".
From an English surname which was derived from Norman French de la mare meaning "from the pond".
DELPHIA f English
Possibly from the name of the Greek city of Delphi, the site of an oracle of Apollo, which is possibly related to Greek δελφις (delphis) "dolphin"... [more]
Possibly from the name of the Greek city of Delphi, the site of an oracle of Apollo, which is possibly related to Greek δελφις (delphis) "dolphin"... [more]
DENHOLM m English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally taken from a place name meaning "valley island" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally taken from a place name meaning "valley island" in Old English.
DENIS m French, Russian, English, German, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Romanian, Croatian
From Denys or Denis, the medieval French forms of DIONYSIUS... [more]
From Denys or Denis, the medieval French forms of DIONYSIUS... [more]
DENTON m English
From a surname, originally from a place name, which meant "valley town" in Old English.
From a surname, originally from a place name, which meant "valley town" in Old English.
DENVER m English
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "Dane ford" in Old English... [more]
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "Dane ford" in Old English... [more]
DENZIL m English
From a surname which originally denoted a person from the manor of Denzell in Cornwall... [more]
From a surname which originally denoted a person from the manor of Denzell in Cornwall... [more]
DEREK m English
From the older English name Dederick, which was in origin a Low German form of THEODORIC... [more]
From the older English name Dederick, which was in origin a Low German form of THEODORIC... [more]
DESMOND m English, Irish
From an Irish surname which was derived from Deasmhumhain meaning "South Munster", originally indicating a person who came from that region in Ireland.
From an Irish surname which was derived from Deasmhumhain meaning "South Munster", originally indicating a person who came from that region in Ireland.
DESTINY f English
Means simply "destiny, fate" from the English word, ultimately from Latin destinare "to determine", a derivative of stare "to stand"... [more]
Means simply "destiny, fate" from the English word, ultimately from Latin destinare "to determine", a derivative of stare "to stand"... [more]
DETTA f English (Rare)
Short form of names that end in detta.
Short form of names that end in detta.
DEVEREUX m English (Rare)
From an English surname, of Norman French origin, meaning "from Evreux"... [more]
From an English surname, of Norman French origin, meaning "from Evreux"... [more]
DEVIN m & f English, Irish
From a surname, either the Irish surname DEVIN (1) or the English surname DEVIN (2).
From a surname, either the Irish surname DEVIN (1) or the English surname DEVIN (2).
DIAMOND f English (Modern)
From the English word diamond for the clear colourless precious stone, the birthstone of April... [more]
From the English word diamond for the clear colourless precious stone, the birthstone of April... [more]
DIANA f English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, German, Dutch, Romanian, Russian, Lithuanian, Roman Mythology
Probably derived from an old Indo-European root meaning "heavenly, divine", related to dyeus (see ZEUS)... [more]
Probably derived from an old Indo-European root meaning "heavenly, divine", related to dyeus (see ZEUS)... [more]
DIANTHA f Dutch, English (Rare)
From dianthus, the name of a type of flower (ultimately from Greek meaning "heavenly flower").
From dianthus, the name of a type of flower (ultimately from Greek meaning "heavenly flower").
DIGBY m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from the name of an English town, itself derived from a combination of Old English dic "dyke, ditch" and Old Norse byr "farm, town".
From a surname which was derived from the name of an English town, itself derived from a combination of Old English dic "dyke, ditch" and Old Norse byr "farm, town".
DILLON m English
Variant of DYLAN based on the spelling of the surname Dillon, which has an unrelated origin.
Variant of DYLAN based on the spelling of the surname Dillon, which has an unrelated origin.
DINA (1) f English, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Variant of DINAH, and also the form used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.
Variant of DINAH, and also the form used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.
DION m Ancient Greek, English
Short form of DIONYSIOS and other Greek names beginning with the Greek element Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS"... [more]
Short form of DIONYSIOS and other Greek names beginning with the Greek element Διος (Dios) meaning "of ZEUS"... [more]
DIVINA f English (Rare)
From an elaboration of the English word divine meaning "divine, godlike".
From an elaboration of the English word divine meaning "divine, godlike".
DIXIE f English
From the term that refers to the southern United States, used by Daniel D. Emmett in his song Dixie in 1859... [more]
From the term that refers to the southern United States, used by Daniel D. Emmett in his song Dixie in 1859... [more]
DOLORES f Spanish, English
Means "sorrows", taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary María de los Dolores, meaning "Mary of Sorrows"... [more]
Means "sorrows", taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary María de los Dolores, meaning "Mary of Sorrows"... [more]
DONALD m Scottish, English
From the Gaelic name Domhnall which means "ruler of the world", composed of the old Celtic elements dumno "world" and val "rule"... [more]
From the Gaelic name Domhnall which means "ruler of the world", composed of the old Celtic elements dumno "world" and val "rule"... [more]
DONOVAN m Irish, English
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Donndubháin meaning "descendent of DONNDUBHÁN".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Donndubháin meaning "descendent of DONNDUBHÁN".
DORIAN m English, French
The name was first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1891), which tells the story of a man whose portrait ages while he stays young... [more]
The name was first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1891), which tells the story of a man whose portrait ages while he stays young... [more]
DORIS f English, German, Croatian, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
From the ancient Greek name Δωρις (Doris) which meant "Dorian woman"... [more]
From the ancient Greek name Δωρις (Doris) which meant "Dorian woman"... [more]
DOROTHEA f German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, English, Late Greek
Feminine form of the Late Greek name Δωροθεος (Dorotheos), which meant "gift of God" from Greek δωρον (doron) "gift" and θεος (theos) "god"... [more]
Feminine form of the Late Greek name Δωροθεος (Dorotheos), which meant "gift of God" from Greek δωρον (doron) "gift" and θεος (theos) "god"... [more]
DOUGLAS m Scottish, English
Anglicized form of the Scottish surname Dubhghlas, meaning "dark river" from Gaelic dubh "dark" and glais "water, river"... [more]
Anglicized form of the Scottish surname Dubhghlas, meaning "dark river" from Gaelic dubh "dark" and glais "water, river"... [more]
DRAKE m English
From an English surname derived from the Old Norse given name Draki or the Old English given name Draca both meaning "dragon".
From an English surname derived from the Old Norse given name Draki or the Old English given name Draca both meaning "dragon".
DRISCOLL m English (Rare), Irish
From an Irish surname which was an Anglicized form of Ó Eidirsceóil meaning "descendent of the messenger".
From an Irish surname which was an Anglicized form of Ó Eidirsceóil meaning "descendent of the messenger".
DROGO m English (Archaic)
Norman name, possibly derived from Germanic (Gothic) dragen "to carry" or Germanic (Saxon) drog "ghost"... [more]
Norman name, possibly derived from Germanic (Gothic) dragen "to carry" or Germanic (Saxon) drog "ghost"... [more]
DRUMMOND m English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname which was derived from a place name meaning "ridge" in Gaelic.
From a Scottish surname which was derived from a place name meaning "ridge" in Gaelic.
DUANE m English, Irish
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhán meaning "descendent of DUBHÁN".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhán meaning "descendent of DUBHÁN".
DUDLEY m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "Dudda's clearing" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "Dudda's clearing" in Old English... [more]
DUNCAN m Scottish, English
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Donnchadh meaning "brown warrior", derived from Gaelic donn "brown" and cath "warrior"... [more]
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Donnchadh meaning "brown warrior", derived from Gaelic donn "brown" and cath "warrior"... [more]
DUSTIN m English
From an English surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Þórsteinn (see TORSTEN)... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Þórsteinn (see TORSTEN)... [more]
DUSTY m & f English
From a nickname originally given to a person who was perceived as being dusty... [more]
From a nickname originally given to a person who was perceived as being dusty... [more]
DWIGHT m English
From an English surname which was derived from the medieval feminine name Diot, a diminutive of Dionysia, the feminine form of DIONYSIUS... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from the medieval feminine name Diot, a diminutive of Dionysia, the feminine form of DIONYSIUS... [more]
DYLAN m Welsh, English, Welsh Mythology
From the Welsh elements dy "great" and llanw "tide, flow"... [more]
From the Welsh elements dy "great" and llanw "tide, flow"... [more]
E
EARL m English
From the aristocratic title, which derives from Old English eorl "nobleman, warrior"... [more]
From the aristocratic title, which derives from Old English eorl "nobleman, warrior"... [more]
EASTER f English
From the English name of the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus... [more]
From the English name of the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus... [more]
EASTON m English (Modern)
From an English surname which was derived from place names meaning "east town" in Old English.
From an English surname which was derived from place names meaning "east town" in Old English.
EBBA (2) f English
From the Old English name Æbbe, meaning unknown, perhaps a contracted form of a longer name... [more]
From the Old English name Æbbe, meaning unknown, perhaps a contracted form of a longer name... [more]
EBONY f English
From the English word ebony for the black wood which comes from the ebony tree... [more]
From the English word ebony for the black wood which comes from the ebony tree... [more]
EDGAR m English, French
Derived from the Old English elements ead "rich, blessed" and gar "spear"... [more]
Derived from the Old English elements ead "rich, blessed" and gar "spear"... [more]
EDISON m English
From an English surname which meant either "son of EDA (2)" or "son of ADAM"... [more]
From an English surname which meant either "son of EDA (2)" or "son of ADAM"... [more]
EDITH f English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch
From the Old English name Eadgyð, derived from the elements ead "rich, blessed" and gyð "war"... [more]
From the Old English name Eadgyð, derived from the elements ead "rich, blessed" and gyð "war"... [more]
EDMUND m English, German, Polish
Means "rich protector" from Old English ead "rich, blessed" and mund "protector"... [more]
Means "rich protector" from Old English ead "rich, blessed" and mund "protector"... [more]
EDWARD m English, Polish
Means "rich guard", derived from the Old English elements ead "rich, blessed" and weard "guard"... [more]
Means "rich guard", derived from the Old English elements ead "rich, blessed" and weard "guard"... [more]
EDWIN m English, Dutch
Means "rich friend" from the Old English elements ead "rich, blessed" and wine "friend"... [more]
Means "rich friend" from the Old English elements ead "rich, blessed" and wine "friend"... [more]
EGBERT m English, Dutch
Means "bright edge" from the Old English elements ecg "edge of a sword" and beorht "bright"... [more]
Means "bright edge" from the Old English elements ecg "edge of a sword" and beorht "bright"... [more]
EIREANN f English (Rare), Irish (Rare)
From Éireann, the genitive case of Gaelic Éire, meaning "Ireland"... [more]
From Éireann, the genitive case of Gaelic Éire, meaning "Ireland"... [more]
ELFLEDA f English (Archaic)
From the Old English name Æðelflæd which means "noble beauty" from the elements æðel "noble" and flæd "beauty"... [more]
From the Old English name Æðelflæd which means "noble beauty" from the elements æðel "noble" and flæd "beauty"... [more]
ELFREDA f English
From the Old English name Ælfþryð meaning "elf strength" from the element ælf combined with þryð "strength"... [more]
From the Old English name Ælfþryð meaning "elf strength" from the element ælf combined with þryð "strength"... [more]
ELI (1) m English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "ascension" in Hebrew... [more]
Means "ascension" in Hebrew... [more]
ELIAS m Greek, Portuguese, German, Scandinavian, Finnish, English, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Cognate of ELIJAH... [more]
Cognate of ELIJAH... [more]
ELIJAH m English, Hebrew, Biblical
From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH"... [more]
From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH"... [more]
ELISABETH f German, Dutch, Scandinavian, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
German and Dutch form of ELIZABETH... [more]
German and Dutch form of ELIZABETH... [more]
ELIZABETH f English, Biblical
From Ελισαβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע ('Elisheva') meaning "my God is an oath" or perhaps "my God is abundance"... [more]
From Ελισαβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע ('Elisheva') meaning "my God is an oath" or perhaps "my God is abundance"... [more]
ELLA (1) f English
Norman form of the Germanic name Alia, which was a short form of names containing the Germanic element ali meaning "other"... [more]
Norman form of the Germanic name Alia, which was a short form of names containing the Germanic element ali meaning "other"... [more]
ELLA (2) f English, Scandinavian
Diminutive of ELEANOR, ELLEN (1), and other names beginning with El... [more]
Diminutive of ELEANOR, ELLEN (1), and other names beginning with El... [more]
ELLERY m English
From an English surname which was originally derived from the medieval masculine name HILARY.
From an English surname which was originally derived from the medieval masculine name HILARY.
ELLIOTT m English
From an English surname which was derived from a diminutive of the medieval name ELIAS.
From an English surname which was derived from a diminutive of the medieval name ELIAS.
ELMO m English, German, Italian
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element helm meaning "helmet, protection"... [more]
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element helm meaning "helmet, protection"... [more]
ELOISE f English
From the Old French name Héloïse, which is probably from the Germanic name Helewidis, composed of the elements heil "hale, healthy" and wid "wide"... [more]
From the Old French name Héloïse, which is probably from the Germanic name Helewidis, composed of the elements heil "hale, healthy" and wid "wide"... [more]
ELROY m English
Altered form of LEROY, using the Spanish definite article el as opposed to the French le.
Altered form of LEROY, using the Spanish definite article el as opposed to the French le.
ELSDON m English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "Elli's valley" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "Elli's valley" in Old English.
ELTON m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "Ella's town" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "Ella's town" in Old English... [more]
ELWOOD m English
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "elder tree forest" in Old English.
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "elder tree forest" in Old English.
EMERALD f English (Modern)
From the word for the green precious stone, which is the birthstone of May... [more]
From the word for the green precious stone, which is the birthstone of May... [more]
EMIL m German, Scandinavian, Czech, Polish, Slovene, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, English
From the Roman family name Aemilius, which was derived from Latin aemulus meaning "rival".
From the Roman family name Aemilius, which was derived from Latin aemulus meaning "rival".
EMMA f English, French, Italian, Scandinavian, Finnish, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal"... [more]
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal"... [more]
EMMANUEL m Biblical, French, English
From the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל ('Immanu'el) meaning "God is with us"... [more]
From the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל ('Immanu'el) meaning "God is with us"... [more]
EMMELINE f English (Archaic)
From an Old French form of the Germanic name Amelina, originally a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element amal meaning "work"... [more]
From an Old French form of the Germanic name Amelina, originally a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element amal meaning "work"... [more]
EMMETT m English
From an English surname which was derived from a diminutive of the feminine given name EMMA.
From an English surname which was derived from a diminutive of the feminine given name EMMA.
EPIPHANY f English (Rare)
From the name of the Christian festival (January 6) which commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus... [more]
From the name of the Christian festival (January 6) which commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus... [more]
ERIC m English, French, Swedish
From the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from the elements ei "ever" and ríkr "ruler"... [more]
From the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from the elements ei "ever" and ríkr "ruler"... [more]
ERIK m Scandinavian, Finnish, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, German, Dutch, English
Form of ERIC... [more]
Form of ERIC... [more]
ERIKA f Scandinavian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Czech, Slovene, Croatian, English
Feminine form of ERIK
Feminine form of ERIK
ERSKINE m Scottish, Irish, English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from the name of a Scottish town meaning "projecting height" in Gaelic... [more]
From a surname which was originally derived from the name of a Scottish town meaning "projecting height" in Gaelic... [more]
ESMOND m English (Rare)
Derived from the Old English elements east "grace" and mund "protection"... [more]
Derived from the Old English elements east "grace" and mund "protection"... [more]
ESSENCE f English (Modern)
From the English word essence which means either "odour, scent" or else "fundamental quality"... [more]
From the English word essence which means either "odour, scent" or else "fundamental quality"... [more]
ESTELLE f English, French
From an Old French name which was derived from Latin stella, meaning "star"... [more]
From an Old French name which was derived from Latin stella, meaning "star"... [more]
ESTHER f English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Possibly means "star" in Persian... [more]
Possibly means "star" in Persian... [more]
ETHAN m English, Jewish, French, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Means "solid, enduring" in Hebrew... [more]
Means "solid, enduring" in Hebrew... [more]
ETHEL f English
Short form of names beginning with the Old English element æðel meaning "noble"... [more]
Short form of names beginning with the Old English element æðel meaning "noble"... [more]
ETHELINDA f English (Archaic)
Medieval form of the Old English name Æðelind, derived from the elements æðel "noble" and lindi "snake"... [more]
Medieval form of the Old English name Æðelind, derived from the elements æðel "noble" and lindi "snake"... [more]
EUGENE m English
English form of Eugenius, the Latin form of the Greek name Ευγενιος (Eugenios) which was derived from the Greek word ευγενης (eugenes) meaning "well born"... [more]
English form of Eugenius, the Latin form of the Greek name Ευγενιος (Eugenios) which was derived from the Greek word ευγενης (eugenes) meaning "well born"... [more]
EUGENIA f Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Polish, English, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Feminine form of Eugenius (see EUGENE)... [more]
Feminine form of Eugenius (see EUGENE)... [more]
EULALIA f Spanish, Italian, English, Ancient Greek
From a Greek name meaning "to talk well" from ευ "good" and λαλεω (laleo) "to talk"... [more]
From a Greek name meaning "to talk well" from ευ "good" and λαλεω (laleo) "to talk"... [more]
EUNICE f Biblical, English, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ευνικη (Eunike) which meant "good victory"... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name Ευνικη (Eunike) which meant "good victory"... [more]
EUPHEMIA f Ancient Greek, English (Archaic)
Means "to speak well", derived from Greek ευ "good" and φημι (phemi) "to speak"... [more]
Means "to speak well", derived from Greek ευ "good" and φημι (phemi) "to speak"... [more]
EUSTACE m English
English form of Eustachius, a Latin form of the Greek name Ευσταχυς (Eustachys) meaning "fruitful"... [more]
English form of Eustachius, a Latin form of the Greek name Ευσταχυς (Eustachys) meaning "fruitful"... [more]
EVA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Czech, Slovene, Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Russian, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Latin
Latinate form of EVE... [more]
Latinate form of EVE... [more]
EVANGELINE f English
Means "good news" from Greek ευ "good" and αγγελμα (angelma) "news, message"... [more]
Means "good news" from Greek ευ "good" and αγγελμα (angelma) "news, message"... [more]
EVE f English, French, Biblical
From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was derived from the Hebrew word חוה (chawah) "to breathe" or the related word חיה (chayah) "to live"... [more]
From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was derived from the Hebrew word חוה (chawah) "to breathe" or the related word חיה (chayah) "to live"... [more]
EVELYN f & m English, German
From an English surname which was derived from the given name AVELINE... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from the given name AVELINE... [more]
EVERARD m English (Rare)
Means "brave boar", derived from the Germanic elements eber "wild boar" and hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
Means "brave boar", derived from the Germanic elements eber "wild boar" and hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
EWART m English
From an English and Scottish surname which was either based on a Norman form of EDWARD, or else derived from a place name of unknown meaning.
From an English and Scottish surname which was either based on a Norman form of EDWARD, or else derived from a place name of unknown meaning.
EZEKIEL m Biblical, English
From the Hebrew name יְחֶזְקֵאל (Yechezqel) meaning "God strengthens"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יְחֶזְקֵאל (Yechezqel) meaning "God strengthens"... [more]
