ชื่อฝรั่ง English Names F - J
F
FAITH f English
Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust"... [more]
Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust"... [more]
FALLON f English (Modern)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Fallamhain meaning "descendent of Fallamhan"... [more]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Fallamhain meaning "descendent of Fallamhan"... [more]
FANCY f English (Rare)
From the English word fancy which means either "like, love, inclination" or "ornamental"... [more]
From the English word fancy which means either "like, love, inclination" or "ornamental"... [more]
FARLEY m English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "fern clearing" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "fern clearing" in Old English... [more]
FARRAN m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was derived from Old French ferrant meaning "iron grey".
From an English surname which was derived from Old French ferrant meaning "iron grey".
FARRELL m English
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Fearghail meaning "descendent of FEARGHAL".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Fearghail meaning "descendent of FEARGHAL".
FELICIA f English, Spanish, Hungarian, Romanian, Dutch, Swedish, Late Roman
Feminine form of the Latin name Felicius, a derivative of FELIX... [more]
Feminine form of the Latin name Felicius, a derivative of FELIX... [more]
FELICITY f English
From the English word felicity meaning "happiness", which ultimately derives from Latin felicitas "good luck"... [more]
From the English word felicity meaning "happiness", which ultimately derives from Latin felicitas "good luck"... [more]
FELIX m German, Dutch, Scandinavian, English, Romanian, Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From a Roman cognomen meaning "lucky, successful" in Latin... [more]
From a Roman cognomen meaning "lucky, successful" in Latin... [more]
FENTON m English
From a surname which was originally taken from a place name meaning "marsh town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally taken from a place name meaning "marsh town" in Old English.
FERDINAND m German, French, Dutch, Czech, Slovene, English, Ancient Germanic
From Ferdinando, the old Spanish form of a Germanic name composed of the elements farði "journey" and nanð "daring, brave"... [more]
From Ferdinando, the old Spanish form of a Germanic name composed of the elements farði "journey" and nanð "daring, brave"... [more]
FINNEGAN m Irish, English (Modern)
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Fionnagáin meaning "descendent of Fionnagán"... [more]
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Fionnagáin meaning "descendent of Fionnagán"... [more]
FITZ m English (Rare)
Short form of various given names which are derived from surnames beginning with Norman French fitz meaning "son of" (for example FITZROY).
Short form of various given names which are derived from surnames beginning with Norman French fitz meaning "son of" (for example FITZROY).
FITZROY m English (Rare)
From an English surname meaning "son of the king" in Old French, originally given to illegitimate sons of monarchs.
From an English surname meaning "son of the king" in Old French, originally given to illegitimate sons of monarchs.
FLANAGAN m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Flannagáin meaning "descendent of Flannagán"... [more]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Flannagáin meaning "descendent of Flannagán"... [more]
FLANNERY f & m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Flannghaile meaning "descendent of Flannghal"... [more]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Flannghaile meaning "descendent of Flannghal"... [more]
FLETCHER m English
From a surname meaning "maker of arrows" in Middle English, ultimately from Old French flechier.
From a surname meaning "maker of arrows" in Middle English, ultimately from Old French flechier.
FLORENCE f & m English, French
From the Latin name Florentius or the feminine form Florentia, which were derived from florens "prosperous, flourishing"... [more]
From the Latin name Florentius or the feminine form Florentia, which were derived from florens "prosperous, flourishing"... [more]
FLYNN m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Floinn meaning "descendent of FLANN".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Floinn meaning "descendent of FLANN".
FORD m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "ford" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "ford" in Old English... [more]
FORREST m English
From an English surname meaning "forest", originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest... [more]
From an English surname meaning "forest", originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest... [more]
FORTUNE f English (Rare)
Simply from the English word fortune, ultimately from Latin fortuna, a derivative of fors "luck".
Simply from the English word fortune, ultimately from Latin fortuna, a derivative of fors "luck".
FOSTER m English
From an English surname which has several different origins: see FOSTER (1), FOSTER (2), FOSTER (3) and FOSTER (4).
From an English surname which has several different origins: see FOSTER (1), FOSTER (2), FOSTER (3) and FOSTER (4).
FOX m English (Rare)
Either from the English word fox or the surname Fox, which originally given as a nickname... [more]
Either from the English word fox or the surname Fox, which originally given as a nickname... [more]
FRANCIS m & f English, French
English form of the Late Latin name Franciscus which meant "Frenchman"... [more]
English form of the Late Latin name Franciscus which meant "Frenchman"... [more]
FRANK (1) m English, German, Dutch, French
From a Germanic name which referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Franks... [more]
From a Germanic name which referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Franks... [more]
FRANKLIN m English
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman"... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman"... [more]
FRED m English, Dutch, German, French, Portuguese
Short form of FREDERICK or other names containing the same element... [more]
Short form of FREDERICK or other names containing the same element... [more]
FREDERICK m English
English form of a Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler", derived from frid "peace" and ric "ruler, power"... [more]
English form of a Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler", derived from frid "peace" and ric "ruler, power"... [more]
FULK m English (Archaic)
From the Germanic name Fulco, a short form of various names beginning with the element fulc "people"... [more]
From the Germanic name Fulco, a short form of various names beginning with the element fulc "people"... [more]
FULTON m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "bird-catcher's town" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "bird-catcher's town" in Old English.
G
GABRIEL m French, German, Scandinavian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, English, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name גַבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el) meaning "strong man of God"... [more]
From the Hebrew name גַבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el) meaning "strong man of God"... [more]
GAGE m English (Modern)
From an English surname meaning "measure" in Middle English, originally denoting one who was an assayer... [more]
From an English surname meaning "measure" in Middle English, originally denoting one who was an assayer... [more]
GALEN m English
Modern form of the Greek name Γαληνος (Galenos), which meant "calm" from Greek γαληνη (galene)... [more]
Modern form of the Greek name Γαληνος (Galenos), which meant "calm" from Greek γαληνη (galene)... [more]
GALLAGHER m Irish, English (Rare)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Gallchobhair meaning "descendent of Gallchobhar"... [more]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Gallchobhair meaning "descendent of Gallchobhar"... [more]
GARDENIA f English (Rare)
From the name of the tropical flower, which was named for the Scottish naturalist Alexander Garden (1730-1791).
From the name of the tropical flower, which was named for the Scottish naturalist Alexander Garden (1730-1791).
GARNET (1) f English
From the English word garnet for the precious stone, the birthstone of January... [more]
From the English word garnet for the precious stone, the birthstone of January... [more]
GARNET (2) m & f English
From an occupational English surname which referred either to a person who made hinges (Old French carne) or who sold pomegranates (Old French pome grenate).
From an occupational English surname which referred either to a person who made hinges (Old French carne) or who sold pomegranates (Old French pome grenate).
GARRETT m English
From an English surname which was derived from the given name GERALD or GERARD... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from the given name GERALD or GERARD... [more]
GARRICK m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a given name meaning "spear power" from Germanic ger "spear" and ric "power".
From a surname which was originally derived from a given name meaning "spear power" from Germanic ger "spear" and ric "power".
GARTH m English
From a surname meaning "garden" in Old Norse, originally denoting one who lived near or worked in a garden.
From a surname meaning "garden" in Old Norse, originally denoting one who lived near or worked in a garden.
GARY m English
From an English surname which was derived from a Norman given name, which was itself originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ger meaning "spear"... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from a Norman given name, which was itself originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ger meaning "spear"... [more]
GAYLORD m English
From an English surname which was derived from Old French gaillard "high-spirited, boistrous"... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from Old French gaillard "high-spirited, boistrous"... [more]
GEMMA f Italian, English (British), Dutch
Medieval Italian nickname meaning "gem, precious stone"... [more]
Medieval Italian nickname meaning "gem, precious stone"... [more]
GEORGE m English, Romanian
From the Greek name Γεωργιος (Georgios) which was derived from the Greek word γεωργος (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη (ge) "earth" and εργον (ergon) "work"... [more]
From the Greek name Γεωργιος (Georgios) which was derived from the Greek word γεωργος (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη (ge) "earth" and εργον (ergon) "work"... [more]
GERALD m English, German
From a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements ger "spear" and wald "rule"... [more]
From a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements ger "spear" and wald "rule"... [more]
GERARD m English, Dutch
Derived from the Germanic element ger "spear" combined with hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic element ger "spear" combined with hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
GERTRUDE f English, German, Dutch
Means "spear of strength", derived from the Germanic elements ger "spear" and þruþ "strength"... [more]
Means "spear of strength", derived from the Germanic elements ger "spear" and þruþ "strength"... [more]
GIFFARD m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was derived from the Germanic given name GEBHARD.
From an English surname which was derived from the Germanic given name GEBHARD.
GILBERT m English, French, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
Means "bright pledge", derived from the Germanic elements gisil "pledge, hostage" and beraht "bright"... [more]
Means "bright pledge", derived from the Germanic elements gisil "pledge, hostage" and beraht "bright"... [more]
GILES m English
From the Late Latin name Aegidius, which is derived from Greek αιγιδιον (aigidion) meaning "young goat"... [more]
From the Late Latin name Aegidius, which is derived from Greek αιγιδιον (aigidion) meaning "young goat"... [more]
GINA f Italian, English, Scandinavian
Short form of GEORGINA, REGINA, LUIGINA, and other names ending in gina... [more]
Short form of GEORGINA, REGINA, LUIGINA, and other names ending in gina... [more]
GISELLE f French, English (Modern)
Derived from the Germanic word gisil meaning "hostage" or "pledge"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic word gisil meaning "hostage" or "pledge"... [more]
GLADYS f Welsh, English
From the old Welsh name Gwladus, possibly derived from gwlad "country"... [more]
From the old Welsh name Gwladus, possibly derived from gwlad "country"... [more]
GLANVILLE m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was taken from a Norman place name which possibly meant "domain of (a person named) Gland" in Old French.
From an English surname which was taken from a Norman place name which possibly meant "domain of (a person named) Gland" in Old French.
GLENDA f Welsh, English
A name created in the 20th century from the Welsh elements glân "pure, clean" and da "good".
A name created in the 20th century from the Welsh elements glân "pure, clean" and da "good".
GLENN m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic gleann "valley"... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic gleann "valley"... [more]
GLORY f English (Rare)
Simply from the English word glory, ultimately from Latin gloria.
Simply from the English word glory, ultimately from Latin gloria.
GODFREY m English
From the Germanic name Godafrid, which meant "peace of god" from the Germanic elements god "god" and frid "peace"... [more]
From the Germanic name Godafrid, which meant "peace of god" from the Germanic elements god "god" and frid "peace"... [more]
GOLDIE (1) f English
From a nickname for a person with blond hair, from the English word gold.
From a nickname for a person with blond hair, from the English word gold.
GORDON m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "spacious fort"... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "spacious fort"... [more]
GORE m English (Rare)
From an English surname meaning "triangular" (from Old English gara), originally referring to someone who lived on a triangular piece of land... [more]
From an English surname meaning "triangular" (from Old English gara), originally referring to someone who lived on a triangular piece of land... [more]
GOSSE m English (Rare)
From an English and French surname which was originally derived from the Norman given name Gosse, a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element god "god".
From an English and French surname which was originally derived from the Norman given name Gosse, a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element god "god".
GRADY m Irish, English
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Grádaigh meaning "descendent of Grádaigh"... [more]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Grádaigh meaning "descendent of Grádaigh"... [more]
GRAHAM m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname, originally derived from the English place name Grantham, which probably meant "gravelly homestead" in Old English... [more]
From a Scottish surname, originally derived from the English place name Grantham, which probably meant "gravelly homestead" in Old English... [more]
GRANT m English, Scottish
From an English and Scottish surname which was derived from Norman French grand meaning "great, large"... [more]
From an English and Scottish surname which was derived from Norman French grand meaning "great, large"... [more]
GRAY m English
From an English surname meaning "grey", originally given to a person who had grey hair or clothing.
From an English surname meaning "grey", originally given to a person who had grey hair or clothing.
GRAYSON m English (Modern)
From an English surname meaning "son of the steward", derived from Middle English greyve "steward".
From an English surname meaning "son of the steward", derived from Middle English greyve "steward".
GREER f & m Scottish, English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the given name GREGOR.
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the given name GREGOR.
GREGORY m English
English form of Latin Gregorius, which was from the Late Greek name Γρηγοριος (Gregorios), derived from γρηγορος (gregoros) meaning "watchful, alert"... [more]
English form of Latin Gregorius, which was from the Late Greek name Γρηγοριος (Gregorios), derived from γρηγορος (gregoros) meaning "watchful, alert"... [more]
GRESHAM m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "grazing homestead" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "grazing homestead" in Old English.
GRISELDA f English, Scottish, Spanish, Literature
Possibly derived from the Germanic elements gris "grey" and hild "battle"... [more]
Possibly derived from the Germanic elements gris "grey" and hild "battle"... [more]
GROSVENOR m English (Rare)
From an English surname which meant "great hunter" in Norman French.
From an English surname which meant "great hunter" in Norman French.
GWEN f Welsh, English
From Welsh gwen, the feminine form of gwyn meaning "white, fair, blessed"... [more]
From Welsh gwen, the feminine form of gwyn meaning "white, fair, blessed"... [more]
GWENDA f Welsh, English
Derived from the Welsh elements gwen "white, fair, blessed" and da "good"... [more]
Derived from the Welsh elements gwen "white, fair, blessed" and da "good"... [more]
GWYNETH f Welsh, English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of GWYNEDD or a form of Welsh gwyn meaning "white, fair, blessed"... [more]
Possibly a variant of GWYNEDD or a form of Welsh gwyn meaning "white, fair, blessed"... [more]
GYPSY f English (Rare)
Simply from the English word Gypsy for the nomadic people who originated in northern India... [more]
Simply from the English word Gypsy for the nomadic people who originated in northern India... [more]
H
HADLEY f & m English
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "heather field" in Old English.
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "heather field" in Old English.
HALE m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "nook, retreat" from Old English healh.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "nook, retreat" from Old English healh.
HALL m English
From a surname which was derived from Old English heall "manor, hall", originally belonging to a person who lived or worked in a manor.
From a surname which was derived from Old English heall "manor, hall", originally belonging to a person who lived or worked in a manor.
HALLAM m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning either "at the rocks" or "at the nook" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning either "at the rocks" or "at the nook" in Old English.
HALLE (2) f English (Modern)
In the case of American actress Halle Berry (1966-), it is from the name of a department store in Cleveland where she was born (the store was founded by brothers bearing the German surname Halle, a cognate of HALL).
In the case of American actress Halle Berry (1966-), it is from the name of a department store in Cleveland where she was born (the store was founded by brothers bearing the German surname Halle, a cognate of HALL).
HAMILTON m English
From a surname meaning "crooked hill" in Old English, which was originally taken from the name of a town in England (which no longer exists)... [more]
From a surname meaning "crooked hill" in Old English, which was originally taken from the name of a town in England (which no longer exists)... [more]
HAMMOND m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was derived from either the Germanic given name Haimund which meant "home protection" or else from the Old Norse given name Hámundr which meant "high protection".
From an English surname which was derived from either the Germanic given name Haimund which meant "home protection" or else from the Old Norse given name Hámundr which meant "high protection".
HANNAH f English, Hebrew, French, German, Dutch, Biblical
From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace"... [more]
From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace"... [more]
HAPPY f & m English (Rare)
From the English word happy.
From the English word happy.
HARDING m English
From an English surname which was derived from the given name Heard, which was itself a short form of various Old English names containing the element heard meaning "brave, hardy"... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from the given name Heard, which was itself a short form of various Old English names containing the element heard meaning "brave, hardy"... [more]
HARLAN m English
From a surname which was from a place name meaning "hare land" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was from a place name meaning "hare land" in Old English... [more]
HARLEY m & f English
From a surname which was from a place name meaning "hare clearing" from Old English hara "hare" and leah "clearing".
From a surname which was from a place name meaning "hare clearing" from Old English hara "hare" and leah "clearing".
HARLOW f & m English
From a surname which was from a place name which was derived from Old English hær "rock" or here "army", combined with hlaw "hill".
From a surname which was from a place name which was derived from Old English hær "rock" or here "army", combined with hlaw "hill".
HAROLD m English
From the Old English name Hereweald meaning "leader of the army", derived from the elements here "army" and weald "leader, ruler"... [more]
From the Old English name Hereweald meaning "leader of the army", derived from the elements here "army" and weald "leader, ruler"... [more]
HARPER f & m English
From an Old English surname which originally belonged to a person who played the harp or who made harps... [more]
From an Old English surname which originally belonged to a person who played the harp or who made harps... [more]
HARTLEY m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "hart clearing" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "hart clearing" in Old English.
HARVEY m English
From the Breton given name Haerviu, which meant "battle worthy", from haer "battle" and viu "worthy"... [more]
From the Breton given name Haerviu, which meant "battle worthy", from haer "battle" and viu "worthy"... [more]
HAVEN f & m English
From the English word for a safe place, derived ultimately from Old English hæfen.
From the English word for a safe place, derived ultimately from Old English hæfen.
HAYDEN m & f English
From an English surname which was derived from place names meaning either "hay valley" or "hay hill", derived from Old English heg "hay" and denu "valley" or dun "hill".
From an English surname which was derived from place names meaning either "hay valley" or "hay hill", derived from Old English heg "hay" and denu "valley" or dun "hill".
HAYLEY f English (Modern)
From a surname which was originally derived from the name of an English town (meaning "hay clearing" from Old English heg "hay" and leah "clearing")... [more]
From a surname which was originally derived from the name of an English town (meaning "hay clearing" from Old English heg "hay" and leah "clearing")... [more]
HAYWOOD m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "fenced wood" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "fenced wood" in Old English.
HAZEL f English
From the English word hazel for the tree or the light brown colour, derived ultimately from Old English hæsel... [more]
From the English word hazel for the tree or the light brown colour, derived ultimately from Old English hæsel... [more]
HEATHER f English
From the English word heather for the variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers which commonly grow in rocky areas... [more]
From the English word heather for the variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers which commonly grow in rocky areas... [more]
HEAVEN f English (Modern)
From the English vocabulary word meaning "paradise".
From the English vocabulary word meaning "paradise".
HECTOR m English, French, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek ‘Εκτωρ (Hektor), which was derived from ‘εκτωρ (hektor) "holding fast", ultimately from εχω (echo) meaning "to hold, to possess"... [more]
Latinized form of Greek ‘Εκτωρ (Hektor), which was derived from ‘εκτωρ (hektor) "holding fast", ultimately from εχω (echo) meaning "to hold, to possess"... [more]
HEDLEY m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "heather clearing" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "heather clearing" in Old English.
HELEN f English, Greek Mythology (Anglicized)
English form of the Greek ‘Ελενη (Helene), probably from Greek ‘ελενη (helene) "torch" or "corposant", or possibly related to σεληνη (selene) "moon"... [more]
English form of the Greek ‘Ελενη (Helene), probably from Greek ‘ελενη (helene) "torch" or "corposant", or possibly related to σεληνη (selene) "moon"... [more]
HELENA f German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Finnish, Estonian, Slovene, Croatian, English, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinate form of HELEN
Latinate form of HELEN
HENRY m English
From the Germanic name Heimirich which meant "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and ric "power, ruler"... [more]
From the Germanic name Heimirich which meant "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and ric "power, ruler"... [more]
HERBERT m English, German, French, Slovene, Polish
Derived from the Germanic elements hari "army" and beraht "bright"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements hari "army" and beraht "bright"... [more]
HERMAN m English, Dutch, Scandinavian, Slovene, Ancient Germanic
Means "army man", derived from the Germanic elements hari "army" and man "man"... [more]
Means "army man", derived from the Germanic elements hari "army" and man "man"... [more]
HILDA f English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Spanish, Anglo-Saxon (Latinized), Ancient Germanic
Originally a short form of names containing the Germanic element hild "battle"... [more]
Originally a short form of names containing the Germanic element hild "battle"... [more]
HILDRED f & m English
Possibly from the Old English masculine name Hildræd, which was composed of the elements hild "battle" and ræd "counsel"... [more]
Possibly from the Old English masculine name Hildræd, which was composed of the elements hild "battle" and ræd "counsel"... [more]
HIRAM m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, English
Probably of Phoenician origin, though it could be from Hebrew meaning "exalted brother"... [more]
Probably of Phoenician origin, though it could be from Hebrew meaning "exalted brother"... [more]
HOLDEN m English (Modern)
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "deep valley" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "deep valley" in Old English... [more]
HOLLIS m & f English
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English holis "holly trees"... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English holis "holly trees"... [more]
HOMER m English, Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
From the Greek name ‘Ομηρος (Homeros), derived from ‘ομηρος (homeros) meaning "hostage, pledge"... [more]
From the Greek name ‘Ομηρος (Homeros), derived from ‘ομηρος (homeros) meaning "hostage, pledge"... [more]
HONEY f English (Rare)
Simply from the English word honey, ultimately from Old English hunig... [more]
Simply from the English word honey, ultimately from Old English hunig... [more]
HORACE m English, French
English and French form of HORATIUS, and the name by which the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus is commonly known those languages... [more]
English and French form of HORATIUS, and the name by which the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus is commonly known those languages... [more]
HOWARD m English
From an English surname which can derive from several different sources: the Anglo-Norman given name Huard, which was from the Germanic name HUGHARD; the Anglo-Scandinavian given name Haward, from the Old Norse name HÁVARÐR; or the Middle English term ewehirde meaning "ewe herder"... [more]
From an English surname which can derive from several different sources: the Anglo-Norman given name Huard, which was from the Germanic name HUGHARD; the Anglo-Scandinavian given name Haward, from the Old Norse name HÁVARÐR; or the Middle English term ewehirde meaning "ewe herder"... [more]
HOYT m English
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English hoit "stick", originally a nickname for a thin person.
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English hoit "stick", originally a nickname for a thin person.
HUBERT m English, German, Dutch, French, Polish, Ancient Germanic
Means "bright heart", derived from the Germanic elements hug "heart, mind" and beraht "bright"... [more]
Means "bright heart", derived from the Germanic elements hug "heart, mind" and beraht "bright"... [more]
HUGO m Spanish, Portuguese, English, Dutch, German, Scandinavian, Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of HUGH... [more]
Latinized form of HUGH... [more]
HUMBERT m German, French, English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
Means "famous warrior", derived from the Germanic elements hun "warrior, bear cub" and beraht "famous"... [more]
Means "famous warrior", derived from the Germanic elements hun "warrior, bear cub" and beraht "famous"... [more]
HUMPHREY m English
Means "peaceful warrior" from the Germanic elements hun "warrior, bear cub" and frid "peace"... [more]
Means "peaceful warrior" from the Germanic elements hun "warrior, bear cub" and frid "peace"... [more]
HUNTER m & f English
From an occupational English surname for a hunter, derived from Old English hunta... [more]
From an occupational English surname for a hunter, derived from Old English hunta... [more]
HYACINTH (2) f English (Rare)
From the name of the flower (or the precious stone which also bears this name), ultimately from Greek ‘υακινθος (hyakinthos).
From the name of the flower (or the precious stone which also bears this name), ultimately from Greek ‘υακινθος (hyakinthos).
I
IDA f English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element id meaning "work, labour"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic element id meaning "work, labour"... [more]
ILBERT m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was derived from the Germanic given name HILDEBERT.
From an English surname which was derived from the Germanic given name HILDEBERT.
IMOGEN f English (British)
The name of a princess in the play 'Cymbeline' (1609) by Shakespeare... [more]
The name of a princess in the play 'Cymbeline' (1609) by Shakespeare... [more]
INA f English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Limburgish, Croatian
Short form of names ending with ina.
Short form of names ending with ina.
INDIANA f & m English
From the name of the American state, which means "land of the Indians"... [more]
From the name of the American state, which means "land of the Indians"... [more]
INDIGO f & m English (Rare)
From the English word indigo for the purplish-blue dye or the colour... [more]
From the English word indigo for the purplish-blue dye or the colour... [more]
INGRAM m English
From an English surname which was derived from the Norman French given name ENGUERRAND.
From an English surname which was derived from the Norman French given name ENGUERRAND.
IONA (1) f English, Scottish
From the name of the island off Scotland where Saint Columba founded a monastery... [more]
From the name of the island off Scotland where Saint Columba founded a monastery... [more]
IRELAND f English (Modern)
From the name of the European island country, derived from Irish Gaelic Éire, which may mean something like "abundant land" in Old Irish.
From the name of the European island country, derived from Irish Gaelic Éire, which may mean something like "abundant land" in Old Irish.
IRENE f English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Scandinavian, Finnish, German, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Ειρηνη (Eirene), derived from a word meaning "peace"... [more]
From Greek Ειρηνη (Eirene), derived from a word meaning "peace"... [more]
IRIS f Greek Mythology, English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Finnish, French, Spanish
Means "rainbow" in Greek... [more]
Means "rainbow" in Greek... [more]
IRMA f German, Hungarian, Finnish, Spanish, Italian, Slovene, English, Ancient Germanic
German short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ermen, which meant "whole, universal"... [more]
German short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ermen, which meant "whole, universal"... [more]
IRVING m English, Scottish
From a Scottish surname which was in turn derived from a Scottish place name meaning "green water"... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was in turn derived from a Scottish place name meaning "green water"... [more]
ISAAC m English, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) which meant "he laughs"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) which meant "he laughs"... [more]
ISABELLA f Italian, Spanish, German, English, Scandinavian, Dutch, Romanian
Latinate form of ISABEL... [more]
Latinate form of ISABEL... [more]
ISAIAH m English, Jewish, Biblical
From the Hebrew name יְשַׁעְיָהוּ (Yesha'yahu) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יְשַׁעְיָהוּ (Yesha'yahu) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation"... [more]
ISIDORA f Serbian, Macedonian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian (Rare), Italian (Rare), English (Rare), Ancient Greek
Feminine form of ISIDORE... [more]
Feminine form of ISIDORE... [more]
ISIDORE m English, French, Georgian, Jewish
From the Greek name Ισιδωρος (Isidoros) which meant "gift of Isis", from the name of the Egyptian goddess ISIS combined with Greek δωρον (doron) "gift"... [more]
From the Greek name Ισιδωρος (Isidoros) which meant "gift of Isis", from the name of the Egyptian goddess ISIS combined with Greek δωρον (doron) "gift"... [more]
ISOLDE f English (Rare), German, Celtic Mythology
The origins of this name are uncertain, though some Celtic roots have been suggested... [more]
The origins of this name are uncertain, though some Celtic roots have been suggested... [more]
ISRAEL m Jewish, English, Biblical, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el) meaning "God contended"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el) meaning "God contended"... [more]
IVAN m Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Croatian, Czech, Slovene, Macedonian, English
Newer form of the old Slavic name Іѡаннъ (Ioannu), which was derived from Greek Ioannes (see JOHN)... [more]
Newer form of the old Slavic name Іѡаннъ (Ioannu), which was derived from Greek Ioannes (see JOHN)... [more]
IVOR m Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English (British)
From the Old Norse name Ívarr, which was derived from the elements yr "yew, bow" and arr "warrior"... [more]
From the Old Norse name Ívarr, which was derived from the elements yr "yew, bow" and arr "warrior"... [more]
IVORY m & f English (African American)
From the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance which makes up the tusks of elephants and was formerly used to produce piano keys.
From the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance which makes up the tusks of elephants and was formerly used to produce piano keys.
IZZY m & f English
Diminutive of ISIDORE, ISABEL, ISRAEL, and other names beginning with a similar sound.
Diminutive of ISIDORE, ISABEL, ISRAEL, and other names beginning with a similar sound.
J
JACINTH f English (Rare)
From the English word for the orange precious stone, originating from the same source as Hyacinth.
From the English word for the orange precious stone, originating from the same source as Hyacinth.
JACOB m English, Dutch, Scandinavian, Biblical
From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov)... [more]
From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov)... [more]
JACQUELINE f French, English
French feminine form of JACQUES, also commonly used in the English-speaking world.
French feminine form of JACQUES, also commonly used in the English-speaking world.
JADEN m & f English (Modern)
An invented name, using the popular aden suffix sound found in such names as Braden, Hayden and Aidan... [more]
An invented name, using the popular aden suffix sound found in such names as Braden, Hayden and Aidan... [more]
JAMAR m English (African American)
Recently created name, possibly a blend of JAMAL and LAMAR... [more]
Recently created name, possibly a blend of JAMAL and LAMAR... [more]
JAMES m English, Biblical
English form of the Late Latin name Iacomus which was derived from Ιακωβος (Iakobos), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (see JACOB)... [more]
English form of the Late Latin name Iacomus which was derived from Ιακωβος (Iakobos), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (see JACOB)... [more]
JANE f English
Medieval English form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see JOHN)... [more]
Medieval English form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see JOHN)... [more]
JANICE f English
Elaborated form of JANE, created by Paul Leicester Ford for his novel 'Janice Meredith' (1899).
Elaborated form of JANE, created by Paul Leicester Ford for his novel 'Janice Meredith' (1899).
JAQUAN m English (African American, Modern)
Combination of the popular name elements Ja and quan.
Combination of the popular name elements Ja and quan.
JARED m English, Biblical
From the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared) or יֶרֶד (Yered) meaning "descent"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared) or יֶרֶד (Yered) meaning "descent"... [more]
JASMINE f English, French
From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes... [more]
From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes... [more]
JASON m English, French, Greek Mythology (Anglicized), Biblical
From the Greek name Ιασων (Iason), which was derived from Greek ιασθαι (iasthai) "to heal"... [more]
From the Greek name Ιασων (Iason), which was derived from Greek ιασθαι (iasthai) "to heal"... [more]
JAZLYN f English (Modern)
Modern name, a combination of the popular name elements Jaz and lyn.
Modern name, a combination of the popular name elements Jaz and lyn.
JEANNE f French, English
Modern French form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see JOHN)... [more]
Modern French form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see JOHN)... [more]
JEREMIAH m English, Biblical
From the Hebrew name יִרְמְיָהוּ (Yirmiyahu) which meant "YAHWEH has uplifted"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יִרְמְיָהוּ (Yirmiyahu) which meant "YAHWEH has uplifted"... [more]
JEREMY m English, Biblical
Medieval English form of JEREMIAH, and the form used in some versions of the New Testament.
Medieval English form of JEREMIAH, and the form used in some versions of the New Testament.
JERRY m & f English
Diminutive of JEREMY, JEROME, GERALD, GERALDINE, and other names beginning with the same sound.
Diminutive of JEREMY, JEROME, GERALD, GERALDINE, and other names beginning with the same sound.
JESSAMINE f English (Rare)
From a variant spelling of the English word jasmine (see JASMINE), used also to refer to flowering plants in the cestrum family.
From a variant spelling of the English word jasmine (see JASMINE), used also to refer to flowering plants in the cestrum family.
JESSE m English, Dutch, Biblical
From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishay) which possibly means "gift"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishay) which possibly means "gift"... [more]
JESSICA f English, French, German, Scandinavian, Italian
This name was first used in this form by Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock... [more]
This name was first used in this form by Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock... [more]
JETT m English (Modern)
From the English word jet, which denotes either a jet aircraft or an intense black colour (the words derive from different sources).
From the English word jet, which denotes either a jet aircraft or an intense black colour (the words derive from different sources).
JEWEL f & m English
In part from the English word jewel, a precious stone, derived from Old French jouel, which was possibly related to jeu "game"... [more]
In part from the English word jewel, a precious stone, derived from Old French jouel, which was possibly related to jeu "game"... [more]
JO f & m English, German, Dutch
Short form of JOAN (1), JOANNA, JOSEPHINE, or other names that begin with Jo... [more]
Short form of JOAN (1), JOANNA, JOSEPHINE, or other names that begin with Jo... [more]
JOAN (1) f English
Medieval English form of Johanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see JOHN)... [more]
Medieval English form of Johanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (see JOHN)... [more]
JOANNA f English, Polish, Biblical
English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN)... [more]
English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN)... [more]
JOCELYN f & m English, French
From the Germanic masculine name Gautselin, which was derived from the name of a Germanic tribe, the Gauts... [more]
From the Germanic masculine name Gautselin, which was derived from the name of a Germanic tribe, the Gauts... [more]
JOEL m English, Swedish, Finnish, Biblical
From the Hebrew name יוֹאֵל (Yo'el) meaning "YAHWEH is God"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יוֹאֵל (Yo'el) meaning "YAHWEH is God"... [more]
JOHANNA f German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Hungarian, Finnish, Estonian, English, Late Roman
Latinate form of Ioanna (see JOANNA).
Latinate form of Ioanna (see JOANNA).
JOHN m English, Biblical
English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious"... [more]
English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious"... [more]
JONATHAN m English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Biblical
From the Hebrew name יְהוֹנָתָן (Yehonatan) (contracted to יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan)) meaning "YAHWEH has given"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יְהוֹנָתָן (Yehonatan) (contracted to יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan)) meaning "YAHWEH has given"... [more]
JONQUIL f English (Rare)
From the English word for the type of flower, derived ultimately from Latin iuncus "reed".
From the English word for the type of flower, derived ultimately from Latin iuncus "reed".
JORDAN m & f English, Macedonian
From the name of the river which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel... [more]
From the name of the river which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel... [more]
JOSEPH m English, French, German, Biblical
From Ioseph, the Latin form of Greek Ιωσηφ (Ioseph), which was from the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (Yosef) meaning "he will add"... [more]
From Ioseph, the Latin form of Greek Ιωσηφ (Ioseph), which was from the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (Yosef) meaning "he will add"... [more]
JOSHUA m English, Biblical
From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation"... [more]
From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation"... [more]
JOY f English
Simply from the English word joy, ultimately derived from Norman French joie, Latin gaudia... [more]
Simply from the English word joy, ultimately derived from Norman French joie, Latin gaudia... [more]
JOYCE f & m English
From the medieval masculine name Josse, which was derived from the earlier Iudocus, which was a Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord"... [more]
From the medieval masculine name Josse, which was derived from the earlier Iudocus, which was a Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord"... [more]
JUDITH f English, Jewish, French, German, Spanish, Biblical
From the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehudit) meaning "woman from Judea", Judea being an ancient region in Israel... [more]
From the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehudit) meaning "woman from Judea", Judea being an ancient region in Israel... [more]
JULIA f English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Spanish, Polish, Finnish, Ancient Roman, Biblical
Feminine form of JULIUS... [more]
Feminine form of JULIUS... [more]
JULIAN m English, Polish, German
From the Roman name Iulianus, which was derived from JULIUS... [more]
From the Roman name Iulianus, which was derived from JULIUS... [more]
JULIANA f Dutch, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Iulianus (see JULIAN)... [more]
Feminine form of Iulianus (see JULIAN)... [more]
JULIUS m Ancient Roman, English, German
From a Roman family name which was possibly derived from Greek ιουλος (ioulos) "downy-bearded"... [more]
From a Roman family name which was possibly derived from Greek ιουλος (ioulos) "downy-bearded"... [more]
JULY f English (Rare)
From the name of the month, which was originally named for Julius Caesar.
From the name of the month, which was originally named for Julius Caesar.
JUNE f English
From the name of the month, which was originally derived from the name of the Roman goddess Juno... [more]
From the name of the month, which was originally derived from the name of the Roman goddess Juno... [more]
JUNIOR m English
From a nickname which was originally used for a boy who had the same name as his father.
From a nickname which was originally used for a boy who had the same name as his father.
JUNIPER f English (Rare)
From the English word for the type of tree, derived ultimately from Latin iuniperus.
From the English word for the type of tree, derived ultimately from Latin iuniperus.
JUSTICE m & f English
From an occupational surname which meant "judge, officer of justice" in Old French... [more]
From an occupational surname which meant "judge, officer of justice" in Old French... [more]
JUSTIN m English, French, Slovene
From the Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from JUSTUS... [more]
From the Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from JUSTUS... [more]
