ชื่อฝรั่ง English Names K - O
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KARL m German, Scandinavian, English, Finnish, Ancient Germanic
German and Scandinavian form of CHARLES... [more]
German and Scandinavian form of CHARLES... [more]
KASSANDRA f Greek Mythology, English (Modern)
Ancient Greek form of CASSANDRA, as well as a modern English variant.
Ancient Greek form of CASSANDRA, as well as a modern English variant.
KEATON m English (Modern)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "shed town" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "shed town" in Old English.
KEEFE m Irish, English (Rare)
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Caoimh meaning "descendent of CAOMH".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Caoimh meaning "descendent of CAOMH".
KEEGAN m Irish, English
From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin, which means "descendent of Aodhagán"... [more]
From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin, which means "descendent of Aodhagán"... [more]
KEELY f English
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Caolaidhe meaning "descendent of Caoladhe"... [more]
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Caolaidhe meaning "descendent of Caoladhe"... [more]
KEIGHLEY f English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from an English place name, ultimately meaning "clearing belonging to Cyhha"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from an English place name, ultimately meaning "clearing belonging to Cyhha"... [more]
KEITH m English, Scottish
From a Scottish surname which was originally derived from a place name, itself probably derived from the Brythonic element cet meaning "wood"... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was originally derived from a place name, itself probably derived from the Brythonic element cet meaning "wood"... [more]
KELDA f English (Rare)
Possibly derived from Old Norse kildr meaning "a spring".
Possibly derived from Old Norse kildr meaning "a spring".
KELIA f English (Rare)
Meaning unknown, perhaps an invented name.
Meaning unknown, perhaps an invented name.
KELLY m & f Irish, English
Anglicized form of the Irish given name CEALLACH or the surname derived from it Ó Ceallaigh... [more]
Anglicized form of the Irish given name CEALLACH or the surname derived from it Ó Ceallaigh... [more]
KELSEY f & m English
From an English surname which is derived from town names in Lincolnshire... [more]
From an English surname which is derived from town names in Lincolnshire... [more]
KEMP m English (Rare)
From a surname derived from Middle English kempe meaning "champion, athlete, warrior".
From a surname derived from Middle English kempe meaning "champion, athlete, warrior".
KENDALL m & f English
From a surname which comes from the name of the city of Kendale in northwest England meaning "valley on the river Kent".
From a surname which comes from the name of the city of Kendale in northwest England meaning "valley on the river Kent".
KENELM m English (Rare)
From the Old English name Cenhelm, which was composed of the elements cene "bold, keen" and helm "helmet"... [more]
From the Old English name Cenhelm, which was composed of the elements cene "bold, keen" and helm "helmet"... [more]
KENNARD m English
From a surname which was derived from the Old English given names CYNEWEARD or CYNEHEARD.
From a surname which was derived from the Old English given names CYNEWEARD or CYNEHEARD.
KENNEDY f & m English, Irish
From an irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cinnéidigh meaning "descendent of CENNÉTIG"... [more]
From an irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cinnéidigh meaning "descendent of CENNÉTIG"... [more]
KENT m English
From a surname which was originally derived from Kent, the name of a county in England, which may be derived from a Brythonic word meaning "coastal district".
From a surname which was originally derived from Kent, the name of a county in England, which may be derived from a Brythonic word meaning "coastal district".
KENTON m English
From a surname which was derived from an English place name meaning either "town on the River Kenn" or "royal town" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from an English place name meaning either "town on the River Kenn" or "royal town" in Old English.
KERENSA f English (Rare)
Means "love" in Cornish.
Means "love" in Cornish.
KERMIT m English
From a Manx surname, a variant of the Irish surname MacDermott meaning "son of DIARMAID"... [more]
From a Manx surname, a variant of the Irish surname MacDermott meaning "son of DIARMAID"... [more]
KERR m Scottish, English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname which was derived from a place name meaning "rough wet ground" in Old Norse.
From a Scottish surname which was derived from a place name meaning "rough wet ground" in Old Norse.
KERRY m & f English
From the name of the Irish county, called Ciarraí in Irish Gaelic, which means "CIAR's people".
From the name of the Irish county, called Ciarraí in Irish Gaelic, which means "CIAR's people".
KESTREL f English (Rare)
From the name of the bird of prey, ultimately derived from Old French crecelle "rattle", which refers to the sound of its cry.
From the name of the bird of prey, ultimately derived from Old French crecelle "rattle", which refers to the sound of its cry.
KEVIN m English, Irish, French, German, Dutch, Scandinavian
Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from the older Irish Cóemgein, composed of the Old Irish elements cóem "kind, gentle, handsome" and gein "birth"... [more]
Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from the older Irish Cóemgein, composed of the Old Irish elements cóem "kind, gentle, handsome" and gein "birth"... [more]
KIEFER m English (Modern)
From a German surname meaning either "pine tree" or "barrel maker".
From a German surname meaning either "pine tree" or "barrel maker".
KIM (1) f & m English
At the present it is usually considered a short form of KIMBERLY, but it in fact predates it as a given name... [more]
At the present it is usually considered a short form of KIMBERLY, but it in fact predates it as a given name... [more]
KIMBALL m English
From a surname which was derived from either the Welsh given name CYNBEL or the Old English given name CYNEBALD.
From a surname which was derived from either the Welsh given name CYNBEL or the Old English given name CYNEBALD.
KIMBERLY f English
From the name of the city of Kimberley in South Africa, which was named after Lord KIMBERLEY (1826-1902)... [more]
From the name of the city of Kimberley in South Africa, which was named after Lord KIMBERLEY (1826-1902)... [more]
KING m English
From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.
From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.
KINGSLEY m English (Modern)
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's wood" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's wood" in Old English.
KINGSTON m English (Modern)
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's town" in Old English.
KINLEY f English (Modern)
From a surname which was an Anglicized form of Mac Fhionnlaigh meaning "son of FIONNLAGH".
From a surname which was an Anglicized form of Mac Fhionnlaigh meaning "son of FIONNLAGH".
KIPLING m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "Cybbel's cottage"... [more]
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "Cybbel's cottage"... [more]
KIRBY m English
From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "church settlement" in Old Norse.
From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "church settlement" in Old Norse.
KIRK m English
From an English and Scottish surname meaning "church" from Old Norse kirkja, ultimately from Greek... [more]
From an English and Scottish surname meaning "church" from Old Norse kirkja, ultimately from Greek... [more]
KRISTINA f Scandinavian, Russian, German, Slovene, Czech, Lithuanian, Serbian, Croatian, English, Bulgarian
Cognate of CHRISTINA, and a Bulgarian variant of HRISTINA.
Cognate of CHRISTINA, and a Bulgarian variant of HRISTINA.
KYLE m English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic caol meaning "narrows, channel, strait".
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic caol meaning "narrows, channel, strait".
KYLIE f English
This name arose in Australia, where it is said to mean "boomerang" in an Australian Aboriginal language... [more]
This name arose in Australia, where it is said to mean "boomerang" in an Australian Aboriginal language... [more]
KYNASTON m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "CYNEFRIÐ's town" in Old English.
From an English surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "CYNEFRIÐ's town" in Old English.
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LACHLAN m Scottish, English (Australian and New Zealand)
Originally a Scottish nickname for a person who was from Norway... [more]
Originally a Scottish nickname for a person who was from Norway... [more]
LACY f & m English
From a surname which was derived from Lassy, the name of a town in Normandy... [more]
From a surname which was derived from Lassy, the name of a town in Normandy... [more]
LAIRD m English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname meaning "landowner".
From a Scottish surname meaning "landowner".
LAMAR m English
From a French and English surname, originally from a place name in Normandy, which was derived from Old French la mare meaning "the pool".
From a French and English surname, originally from a place name in Normandy, which was derived from Old French la mare meaning "the pool".
LAMBERT m German, Dutch, French, English, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements land "land" and beraht "bright"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements land "land" and beraht "bright"... [more]
LAMONT m English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Logmaðr meaning "law man".
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Logmaðr meaning "law man".
LANCE m English
From the Germanic name Lanzo, originally a short form of names that began with the element land meaning "land"... [more]
From the Germanic name Lanzo, originally a short form of names that began with the element land meaning "land"... [more]
LANDON m English
From a surname which was derived from an Old English place name meaning "long hill" (effectively meaning "ridge")... [more]
From a surname which was derived from an Old English place name meaning "long hill" (effectively meaning "ridge")... [more]
LANE m English
From a surname meaning "lane, path" which originally belonged to a person who lived near a lane.
From a surname meaning "lane, path" which originally belonged to a person who lived near a lane.
LANFORD m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "long ford" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "long ford" in Old English.
LARA f Russian, English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian
Russian short form of LARISA... [more]
Russian short form of LARISA... [more]
LARK f English (Rare)
From the English word for the type of songbird.
From the English word for the type of songbird.
LAURA f English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Scandinavian, German, Dutch, Late Roman
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel"... [more]
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel"... [more]
LAVENDER f English (Rare)
From the English word for the aromatic flower or the pale purple colour.
From the English word for the aromatic flower or the pale purple colour.
LAVERNE f & m English
From a surname which was derived from a French place name, ultimately derived from the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a French place name, ultimately derived from the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder"... [more]
LAYTON m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "settlement with a leek garden" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "settlement with a leek garden" in Old English.
LEAH f English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
From the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Le'ah) which was probably derived from the Hebrew word לְאָה (le'ah) meaning "weary"... [more]
From the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Le'ah) which was probably derived from the Hebrew word לְאָה (le'ah) meaning "weary"... [more]
LEE m & f English
From a surname which was derived from Old English leah meaning "clearing"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from Old English leah meaning "clearing"... [more]
LEITH m English (Rare)
From a surname, originally from the name of a Scottish town (now a district of Edinburgh), which is derived from Gaelic lìte "wet, damp"... [more]
From a surname, originally from the name of a Scottish town (now a district of Edinburgh), which is derived from Gaelic lìte "wet, damp"... [more]
LELAND m English
From a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant "fallow land" in Old English... [more]
From a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant "fallow land" in Old English... [more]
LEMOINE m English (Rare)
From a French surname meaning "the monk" in French.
From a French surname meaning "the monk" in French.
LENA f Scandinavian, German, Polish, Russian, English, Italian
Scandinavian, German and Polish short form of HELENA or MAGDALENA, and a Russian short form of YELENA.
Scandinavian, German and Polish short form of HELENA or MAGDALENA, and a Russian short form of YELENA.
LENNON m Scottish, English (Rare)
Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, which means "descendent of Leannán"... [more]
Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, which means "descendent of Leannán"... [more]
LENNOX m Scottish, English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the name of a district in Scotland... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the name of a district in Scotland... [more]
LEO m German, Dutch, English, Croatian, Late Roman
Derived from Latin leo "lion", a cognate of LEON... [more]
Derived from Latin leo "lion", a cognate of LEON... [more]
LEON m English, German, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek λεων (leon) meaning "lion"... [more]
Derived from Greek λεων (leon) meaning "lion"... [more]
LEONARD m English, Polish, Ancient Germanic
Means "brave lion", derived from the Germanic elements levon "lion" and hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
Means "brave lion", derived from the Germanic elements levon "lion" and hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
LEOPOLD m German, Dutch, English, Slovene, Polish
Derived from the Germanic elements leud "people" and bald "bold"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements leud "people" and bald "bold"... [more]
LESLIE f & m English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from a Scottish place name, probably derived from Gaelic leas celyn meaning "garden of holly"... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was derived from a Scottish place name, probably derived from Gaelic leas celyn meaning "garden of holly"... [more]
LESTER m English
From a surname which was derived from the name of the city of Leicester, originally denoting a person who was from that place... [more]
From a surname which was derived from the name of the city of Leicester, originally denoting a person who was from that place... [more]
LIANA f Italian, Portuguese, English
Short form of ELIANA (1), JULIANA, LILIANA, and other names that end in liana... [more]
Short form of ELIANA (1), JULIANA, LILIANA, and other names that end in liana... [more]
LIBERTY f English
Simply from the English word liberty, derived from Latin libertas, a derivative of liber "free"... [more]
Simply from the English word liberty, derived from Latin libertas, a derivative of liber "free"... [more]
LILAC f English (Rare)
From the name of the shrub with purple or white flowers.
From the name of the shrub with purple or white flowers.
LINA (2) f English, Italian, Scandinavian, Lithuanian, Croatian
Short form of names ending in lina.
Short form of names ending in lina.
LINCOLN m English
From a surname which was originally from the name of a city in England, derived from Brythonic lindo "lake, pool" and Latin colonia "colony"... [more]
From a surname which was originally from the name of a city in England, derived from Brythonic lindo "lake, pool" and Latin colonia "colony"... [more]
LINDA f English, Dutch, German, Scandinavian, Finnish, Estonian, Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Croatian, Ancient Germanic
Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element linde meaning "soft, tender"... [more]
Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element linde meaning "soft, tender"... [more]
LINDSAY f & m English, Scottish
From an English and Scottish surname which was originally derived from the name of the region Lindsey, which means "%LINCOLN island" in Old English... [more]
From an English and Scottish surname which was originally derived from the name of the region Lindsey, which means "%LINCOLN island" in Old English... [more]
LINDY m & f English
Originally this was a masculine name, coming into use in America in 1927 when the dance called the Lindy Hop became popular... [more]
Originally this was a masculine name, coming into use in America in 1927 when the dance called the Lindy Hop became popular... [more]
LINFORD m English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally taken from place names meaning either "flax ford" or "lime tree ford" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally taken from place names meaning either "flax ford" or "lime tree ford" in Old English.
LINNAEA f English (Rare)
From the word for the type of flower, also called the twinflower (see LINNÉA).
From the word for the type of flower, also called the twinflower (see LINNÉA).
LINNET f English (Rare)
Either a variant of LYNETTE or else from the name of the small bird, a type of finch.
Either a variant of LYNETTE or else from the name of the small bird, a type of finch.
LINTON m English
From a surname which was originally from place names meaning either "flax town" or "lime tree town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally from place names meaning either "flax town" or "lime tree town" in Old English.
LINWOOD m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "stream forest" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "stream forest" in Old English.
LISA f English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Italian
Short form of ELIZABETH, ELISABETH, ELISABET or ELISABETTA... [more]
Short form of ELIZABETH, ELISABETH, ELISABET or ELISABETTA... [more]
LOGAN m & f Scottish, English
From a surname which was originally derived from a Scottish place name meaning "little hollow" in Scottish Gaelic.
From a surname which was originally derived from a Scottish place name meaning "little hollow" in Scottish Gaelic.
LOIS (1) f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Possibly derived from Greek λωιων (loion) meaning "more desirable" or "better"... [more]
Possibly derived from Greek λωιων (loion) meaning "more desirable" or "better"... [more]
LONDON m & f English (Modern)
From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain... [more]
From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain... [more]
LOREN m & f English
Either a short form of LAURENCE (1) (masculine) or a variant of LAUREN (feminine).
Either a short form of LAURENCE (1) (masculine) or a variant of LAUREN (feminine).
LORNA f English, Scottish
Created by the novelist R. D. Blackmore for the title character in his novel 'Lorna Doone' (1869)... [more]
Created by the novelist R. D. Blackmore for the title character in his novel 'Lorna Doone' (1869)... [more]
LORNE m English
From the title 'Marquis of Lorne', which was based on the Scottish place name Lorne, of unknown meaning... [more]
From the title 'Marquis of Lorne', which was based on the Scottish place name Lorne, of unknown meaning... [more]
LORRAINE f English
From the name of a region in France, originally meaning "kingdom of LOTHAR"... [more]
From the name of a region in France, originally meaning "kingdom of LOTHAR"... [more]
LOTUS f English (Rare)
From the name of the lotus flower or the fruit which comes from the lotus tree... [more]
From the name of the lotus flower or the fruit which comes from the lotus tree... [more]
LOWELL m English
From an English surname which was derived from a Norman French nickname, from lou "wolf" and a diminutive suffix... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from a Norman French nickname, from lou "wolf" and a diminutive suffix... [more]
LUANA f English, Italian
From the movie 'Bird of Paradise' (1932), in which it was borne by the main character, a Polynesian girl... [more]
From the movie 'Bird of Paradise' (1932), in which it was borne by the main character, a Polynesian girl... [more]
LUCIA f Italian, German, English, Scandinavian, Romanian, Slovak, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of LUCIUS... [more]
Feminine form of LUCIUS... [more]
LUCINDA f English, Portuguese, Literature
An elaboration of LUCIA created by Cervantes for his novel 'Don Quixote' (1605)... [more]
An elaboration of LUCIA created by Cervantes for his novel 'Don Quixote' (1605)... [more]
LUCIUS m Ancient Roman, Biblical, English
Roman praenomen, or given name, which was derived from Latin lux "light"... [more]
Roman praenomen, or given name, which was derived from Latin lux "light"... [more]
LUKE m English, Biblical
English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in Italy... [more]
English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in Italy... [more]
LYALL m English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Liulfr (which was derived in part from úlfr "wolf").
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Liulfr (which was derived in part from úlfr "wolf").
LYDIA f English, German, Finnish, Biblical, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "from Lydia" in Greek... [more]
Means "from Lydia" in Greek... [more]
LYNDON m English
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "lime tree hill" in Old English... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "lime tree hill" in Old English... [more]
LYNETTE f English
Form of LUNED first used by Alfred Lord Tennyson in his poem 'Gareth and Lynette' (1872)... [more]
Form of LUNED first used by Alfred Lord Tennyson in his poem 'Gareth and Lynette' (1872)... [more]
LYRIC f English (Modern)
Means simply "lyric, songlike" from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικος (lyrikos).
Means simply "lyric, songlike" from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικος (lyrikos).
M
MACK (1) m English
From a surname which was originally a shortened form of various Gaelic surnames beginning with Mac or Mc (from Gaelic mac meaning "son")... [more]
From a surname which was originally a shortened form of various Gaelic surnames beginning with Mac or Mc (from Gaelic mac meaning "son")... [more]
MACKENZIE f & m English
From the Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, which means "son of COINNEACH"... [more]
From the Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, which means "son of COINNEACH"... [more]
MAGDALENA f German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, Slovene, Czech, Polish, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Croatian, Romanian, Finnish, English
Latinate form of MAGDALENE
Latinate form of MAGDALENE
MAGDALENE f German, Danish, English, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
From a title which meant "of Magdala"... [more]
From a title which meant "of Magdala"... [more]
MAGNOLIA f English
From the English word magnolia for the flower, which was named for the French botanist Pierre Magnol.
From the English word magnolia for the flower, which was named for the French botanist Pierre Magnol.
MAITLAND m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was from a Norman French place name possibly meaning "inhospitable".
From an English surname which was from a Norman French place name possibly meaning "inhospitable".
MAJOR m English
From a surname which was originally derived from the given name Mauger, an Old French form of the Germanic name Malger meaning "council spear"... [more]
From a surname which was originally derived from the given name Mauger, an Old French form of the Germanic name Malger meaning "council spear"... [more]
MALACHI m Hebrew, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name מַלְאָכִי (Mal'akhiy) meaning "my messenger" or "my angel"... [more]
From the Hebrew name מַלְאָכִי (Mal'akhiy) meaning "my messenger" or "my angel"... [more]
MALCOLM m Scottish, English
From Scottish Máel Coluim which means "disciple of Saint COLUMBA"... [more]
From Scottish Máel Coluim which means "disciple of Saint COLUMBA"... [more]
MALLORY f English (Modern)
From an English surname which meant "unfortunate" in Norman French... [more]
From an English surname which meant "unfortunate" in Norman French... [more]
MALONE m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Maoil Eoin meaning "descendent of a disciple of Saint JOHN".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Maoil Eoin meaning "descendent of a disciple of Saint JOHN".
MALVINA f Scottish, English, Literature
Created by the poet James MacPherson in the 18th century for a character in his Ossian poems... [more]
Created by the poet James MacPherson in the 18th century for a character in his Ossian poems... [more]
MANLEY m English
From an English surname, originally a place name, meaning "common clearing" in Old English.
From an English surname, originally a place name, meaning "common clearing" in Old English.
MANSEL m English (Rare)
From an English surname which originally referred to a person who came from the French city of Le Mans.
From an English surname which originally referred to a person who came from the French city of Le Mans.
MANUEL m Spanish, Portuguese, German, Romanian, English, Italian, Late Greek (Latinized)
Spanish and Portuguese form of EMMANUEL... [more]
Spanish and Portuguese form of EMMANUEL... [more]
MARCUS m Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, English, Scandinavian
Roman praenomen, or given name, which was probably derived from the name of the Roman god MARS... [more]
Roman praenomen, or given name, which was probably derived from the name of the Roman god MARS... [more]
MARGARET f English
Derived from Latin Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαριτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", probably ultimately a borrowing from Sanskrit... [more]
Derived from Latin Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαριτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", probably ultimately a borrowing from Sanskrit... [more]
MARIA f & m Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Frisian, Greek, Polish, Romanian, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Corsican, Basque, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic
Latin form of Greek Μαρια, from Hebrew מִרְיָם (see MARY)... [more]
Latin form of Greek Μαρια, from Hebrew מִרְיָם (see MARY)... [more]
MARIANNA f Italian, English, Hungarian, Slovak, Polish, Greek
Combination of MARIA and ANNA... [more]
Combination of MARIA and ANNA... [more]
MARIANNE f French, English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Finnish
Originally a French diminutive of MARIE... [more]
Originally a French diminutive of MARIE... [more]
MARIGOLD f English (Rare)
From the name of the flower, which comes from a combination of MARY and the English word gold.
From the name of the flower, which comes from a combination of MARY and the English word gold.
MARIS f English (Rare)
Means "of the sea", taken from the Latin title of the Virgin Mary stella maris, meaning "star of the sea".
Means "of the sea", taken from the Latin title of the Virgin Mary stella maris, meaning "star of the sea".
MARISA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese combination of MARIA and LUISA.
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese combination of MARIA and LUISA.
MARJORIE f English
Medieval variant of MARGERY, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram... [more]
Medieval variant of MARGERY, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram... [more]
MARLEY f English (Modern)
From a surname which was taken from a place name meaning "pleasant wood" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was taken from a place name meaning "pleasant wood" in Old English... [more]
MARLOWE m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "drained lake" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "drained lake" in Old English.
MARMADUKE m English (British, Rare)
Possibly derived from the Old Irish name Máel Máedóc meaning "disciple of Saint MÁEDÓC"... [more]
Possibly derived from the Old Irish name Máel Máedóc meaning "disciple of Saint MÁEDÓC"... [more]
MARQUIS m English (African American)
From a noble title which was derived from the Old French word marchis "march, borderland", which originally referred to someone who ruled on the borderlands of a realm.
From a noble title which was derived from the Old French word marchis "march, borderland", which originally referred to someone who ruled on the borderlands of a realm.
MARTHA f English, Scandinavian, Greek, Biblical, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From Aramaic מרתא (marta') meaning "lady, mistress"... [more]
From Aramaic מרתא (marta') meaning "lady, mistress"... [more]
MARTIN m English, French, German, Scandinavian, Russian, Romanian, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Finnish
From the Roman name Martinus, which was derived from Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god MARS... [more]
From the Roman name Martinus, which was derived from Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god MARS... [more]
MARTINA f German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Czech, Croatian, Slovak, Slovene, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Martinus (see MARTIN)... [more]
Feminine form of Martinus (see MARTIN)... [more]
MARVIN m English, German
Probably from an English surname which was derived from the given name MERVYN... [more]
Probably from an English surname which was derived from the given name MERVYN... [more]
MARY f English, Biblical
Usual English form of Maria, which was the Latin form of the New Testament Greek names Μαριαμ (Mariam) and Μαρια (Maria) - the spellings are interchangeable - which were from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Miryam)... [more]
Usual English form of Maria, which was the Latin form of the New Testament Greek names Μαριαμ (Mariam) and Μαρια (Maria) - the spellings are interchangeable - which were from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Miryam)... [more]
MASON m English
From an English surname meaning "stoneworker", from an Old French word of Germanic origin (akin to Old English macian "to make").
From an English surname meaning "stoneworker", from an Old French word of Germanic origin (akin to Old English macian "to make").
MASTERMAN m English (Rare)
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who worked as a servant.
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who worked as a servant.
MATILDA f English, Swedish, Finnish, Slovak
From the Germanic name Mahthildis meaning "strength in battle", from the elements maht "might, strength" and hild "battle"... [more]
From the Germanic name Mahthildis meaning "strength in battle", from the elements maht "might, strength" and hild "battle"... [more]
MATTHEW m English, Biblical
English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH"... [more]
English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH"... [more]
MAVIS f English
From the name of the type of bird, also called the song thrush, ultimately derived from Old French... [more]
From the name of the type of bird, also called the song thrush, ultimately derived from Old French... [more]
MAX m German, English, Scandinavian, Dutch
Short form of MAXIMILIAN (or sometimes of MAXWELL in English).
Short form of MAXIMILIAN (or sometimes of MAXWELL in English).
MAXIMILIAN m German, English, Scandinavian
From the Roman name Maximilianus, which was derived from MAXIMUS... [more]
From the Roman name Maximilianus, which was derived from MAXIMUS... [more]
MAXWELL m English
From a Scottish surname meaning "Mack's stream", from the name Mack, a short form of the Scandinavian name MAGNUS, combined with Old English wella "stream"... [more]
From a Scottish surname meaning "Mack's stream", from the name Mack, a short form of the Scandinavian name MAGNUS, combined with Old English wella "stream"... [more]
MAY f English
Derived from the name of the month of May, which derives from Maia, the name of a Roman goddess... [more]
Derived from the name of the month of May, which derives from Maia, the name of a Roman goddess... [more]
MEADE m & f English (Rare)
From an English surname which indicated one who lived on a meadow (from Middle English mede) or one who sold or made mead (an alcoholic drink made from fermented honey; from Old English meodu).
From an English surname which indicated one who lived on a meadow (from Middle English mede) or one who sold or made mead (an alcoholic drink made from fermented honey; from Old English meodu).
MEADOW f English (Modern)
From the English word meadow, ultimately from Old English mædwe.
From the English word meadow, ultimately from Old English mædwe.
MELANIE f English, German, Dutch
From the French form of the Latin name Melania, derived from Greek μελαινα (melaina) meaning "black, dark"... [more]
From the French form of the Latin name Melania, derived from Greek μελαινα (melaina) meaning "black, dark"... [more]
MELANTHA f English (Rare)
Probably a combination of Mel (from names such as MELANIE or MELISSA) with the suffix antha (from Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower")... [more]
Probably a combination of Mel (from names such as MELANIE or MELISSA) with the suffix antha (from Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower")... [more]
MELINA f English, French, Greek
Elaboration of Mel (either from names such as MELISSA or from Greek μελι meaning "honey")... [more]
Elaboration of Mel (either from names such as MELISSA or from Greek μελι meaning "honey")... [more]
MELINDA f English
Combination of Mel (from names such as MELANIE or MELISSA) with the popular name suffix inda... [more]
Combination of Mel (from names such as MELANIE or MELISSA) with the popular name suffix inda... [more]
MELODY f English
From the English word melody, which is derived (via Old French and Late Latin) from Greek μελος (melos) "song" combined with αειδω (aeido) "to sing".
From the English word melody, which is derived (via Old French and Late Latin) from Greek μελος (melos) "song" combined with αειδω (aeido) "to sing".
MELVILLE m English
From a Scottish surname which was originally from a Norman French place name meaning "bad town"... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was originally from a Norman French place name meaning "bad town"... [more]
MERCY f English
From the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces "wages, reward", a derivative of merx "goods, wares"... [more]
From the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces "wages, reward", a derivative of merx "goods, wares"... [more]
MEREDITH m & f Welsh, English
From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, possibly meaning "great lord" or "sea lord"... [more]
From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, possibly meaning "great lord" or "sea lord"... [more]
MERIT (1) m English (Rare)
Either a variant of MERRITT or else simply from the English word merit, ultimately from Latin meritus "deserving".
Either a variant of MERRITT or else simply from the English word merit, ultimately from Latin meritus "deserving".
MERIWETHER m English (Rare)
From a surname meaning "happy weather" in Middle English, originally belonging to a cheery person... [more]
From a surname meaning "happy weather" in Middle English, originally belonging to a cheery person... [more]
MERLIN m Welsh Mythology, English
Form of the Welsh name Myrddin (meaning "sea fortress") used by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his 12th-century Arthurian tales... [more]
Form of the Welsh name Myrddin (meaning "sea fortress") used by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his 12th-century Arthurian tales... [more]
MERRICK m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was originally derived from a Norman given name, composed of the Germanic elements meri "fame" and ric "power".
From an English surname which was originally derived from a Norman given name, composed of the Germanic elements meri "fame" and ric "power".
MERRITT m English
From an English surname, originally from a place name, which meant "boundary gate" in Old English.
From an English surname, originally from a place name, which meant "boundary gate" in Old English.
MERTON m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town on a lake" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town on a lake" in Old English.
MICHAEL m English, German, Czech, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning "who is like God?"... [more]
From the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning "who is like God?"... [more]
MILBURN m English
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "mill stream" in Old English.
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "mill stream" in Old English.
MILDRED f English
From the Old English name Mildþryð meaning "gentle strength", derived from the elements milde "gentle" and þryð "strength"... [more]
From the Old English name Mildþryð meaning "gentle strength", derived from the elements milde "gentle" and þryð "strength"... [more]
MILES m English
From the Germanic name Milo, introduced by the Normans to England in the form Miles... [more]
From the Germanic name Milo, introduced by the Normans to England in the form Miles... [more]
MILEY f English (Modern)
In the case of child actress and singer Miley Cyrus (1992-), it is a shortened form of the nickname Smiley, given to her by her father because she often smiled.
In the case of child actress and singer Miley Cyrus (1992-), it is a shortened form of the nickname Smiley, given to her by her father because she often smiled.
MILFORD m English
From an English surname which was originally derived from various place names all meaning "ford by a mill" in Old English.
From an English surname which was originally derived from various place names all meaning "ford by a mill" in Old English.
MILLARD m English
From an occupational English surname which meant "guardian of the mill" in Old English.
From an occupational English surname which meant "guardian of the mill" in Old English.
MILLICENT f English
From the Germanic name Amalasuintha, composed of the elements amal "work, labour" and swinþ "strength"... [more]
From the Germanic name Amalasuintha, composed of the elements amal "work, labour" and swinþ "strength"... [more]
MILTON m English
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "mill town" in Old English... [more]
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "mill town" in Old English... [more]
MINA (1) f English, Dutch, Limburgish
Short form of WILHELMINA and other names ending in mina... [more]
Short form of WILHELMINA and other names ending in mina... [more]
MINERVA f Roman Mythology, English
Possibly derived from Latin mens meaning "intellect", but more likely of Etruscan origin... [more]
Possibly derived from Latin mens meaning "intellect", but more likely of Etruscan origin... [more]
MIRACLE f English (Modern)
From the English word miracle for an extraordinary event, ultimately deriving from Latin miraculum "wonder, marvel".
From the English word miracle for an extraordinary event, ultimately deriving from Latin miraculum "wonder, marvel".
MO f & m English
Short form of MAUREEN, MAURICE, MORRIS, and other names beginning with a similar sound.
Short form of MAUREEN, MAURICE, MORRIS, and other names beginning with a similar sound.
MODESTY f English (Rare)
From the English word modesty, ultimately from Latin modestus "moderate", a derivative of modus "measure".
From the English word modesty, ultimately from Latin modestus "moderate", a derivative of modus "measure".
MOE (1) m English
Short form of MAURICE or MORRIS, or sometimes of other names beginning with a similar sound.
Short form of MAURICE or MORRIS, or sometimes of other names beginning with a similar sound.
MONDAY f English (Rare)
From the English word for the day of the week, which was derived from Old English mona "moon" and dæg "day"... [more]
From the English word for the day of the week, which was derived from Old English mona "moon" and dæg "day"... [more]
MONICA f English, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Late Roman
Meaning unknown, most likely of North African or Phoenician origin... [more]
Meaning unknown, most likely of North African or Phoenician origin... [more]
MONTAGUE m English (Rare)
From a surname meaning "pointed mountain" in French.
From a surname meaning "pointed mountain" in French.
MONTANA f & m English (Modern)
From the name of the American state, which is derived from Latin montanus "mountainous".
From the name of the American state, which is derived from Latin montanus "mountainous".
MONTGOMERY m English
From an English surname meaning "GUMARICH's mountain" in Norman French... [more]
From an English surname meaning "GUMARICH's mountain" in Norman French... [more]
MORGAN (1) m & f Welsh, English, French
From the Old Welsh masculine name Morcant, which was possibly derived from Welsh mor "sea" and cant "circle"... [more]
From the Old Welsh masculine name Morcant, which was possibly derived from Welsh mor "sea" and cant "circle"... [more]
MORIAH f Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, English (Modern)
Possibly means "seen by YAHWEH" in Hebrew... [more]
Possibly means "seen by YAHWEH" in Hebrew... [more]
MORLEY m English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "marsh clearing".
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "marsh clearing".
MORTIMER m English
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "still water" in Old French.
From an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "still water" in Old French.
MORTON m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "moor town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "moor town" in Old English.
MOSES m English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh) which is most likely derived from Egyptian mes meaning "son", but could also possibly mean "deliver" in Hebrew... [more]
From the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (Mosheh) which is most likely derived from Egyptian mes meaning "son", but could also possibly mean "deliver" in Hebrew... [more]
MURIEL f English, French, Irish
Medieval English form of a Celtic name which was probably related to the Irish name MUIRGEL... [more]
Medieval English form of a Celtic name which was probably related to the Irish name MUIRGEL... [more]
MURPHY m & f Irish, English
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Murchadha meaning "descendent of MURCHADH".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Murchadha meaning "descendent of MURCHADH".
MURRAY m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the region in Scotland called Moray, meaning "seaboard settlement".
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the region in Scotland called Moray, meaning "seaboard settlement".
MYRON m English, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μυρον (myron) meaning "sweet oil, perfume"... [more]
Derived from Greek μυρον (myron) meaning "sweet oil, perfume"... [more]
MYRTLE f English
Simply from the English word myrtle for the evergreen shrub, ultimately from Greek μυρτος (myrtos)... [more]
Simply from the English word myrtle for the evergreen shrub, ultimately from Greek μυρτος (myrtos)... [more]
N
NANCY f English
Previously a medieval diminutive of ANNIS, though since the 18th century it has been a diminutive of ANNE (1)... [more]
Previously a medieval diminutive of ANNIS, though since the 18th century it has been a diminutive of ANNE (1)... [more]
NAOMI (1) f English, Hebrew, Biblical
From the Hebrew name נָעֳמִי (Na'omiy) meaning "pleasantness"... [more]
From the Hebrew name נָעֳמִי (Na'omiy) meaning "pleasantness"... [more]
NAPIER m English (Rare)
From an English and Scots surname which meant "linen keeper" in Middle English, from Old French nappe "table cloth".
From an English and Scots surname which meant "linen keeper" in Middle English, from Old French nappe "table cloth".
NASH m English (Modern)
From a surname which was derived from the Middle English phrase atten ash "at the ash tree"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from the Middle English phrase atten ash "at the ash tree"... [more]
NATALIE f French, English, German
From the Late Latin name Natalia, which meant "Christmas Day" from Latin natale domini... [more]
From the Late Latin name Natalia, which meant "Christmas Day" from Latin natale domini... [more]
NATHAN m English, French, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "he gave" in Hebrew... [more]
Means "he gave" in Hebrew... [more]
NEELY m English
From a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Mac an Fhilidh meaning "son of the poet" in Gaelic.
From a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Mac an Fhilidh meaning "son of the poet" in Gaelic.
NEIL m Irish, Scottish, English
From the Gaelic name Niall, which is of disputed origin, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud"... [more]
From the Gaelic name Niall, which is of disputed origin, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud"... [more]
NEVILLE m English (Rare)
From an English surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "new town" in Norman French.
From an English surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "new town" in Norman French.
NEWTON m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "new town" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "new town" in Old English... [more]
NICHOLAS m English, French
From the Greek name Νικολαος (Nikolaos) which meant "victory of the people" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and λαος (laos) "people"... [more]
From the Greek name Νικολαος (Nikolaos) which meant "victory of the people" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and λαος (laos) "people"... [more]
NICOLE f French, English, Dutch
French feminine form of NICHOLAS, commonly used in the English-speaking world since the middle of the 20th century.
French feminine form of NICHOLAS, commonly used in the English-speaking world since the middle of the 20th century.
NINA (1) f Russian, Italian, English, German, French, Polish, Slovene, Czech, Slovak, Croatian
Short form of names that end in nina, such as ANTONINA or GIANNINA... [more]
Short form of names that end in nina, such as ANTONINA or GIANNINA... [more]
NOAH (1) m English, Biblical
Derived from the Hebrew name נוֹחַ (Noach) meaning "rest, comfort"... [more]
Derived from the Hebrew name נוֹחַ (Noach) meaning "rest, comfort"... [more]
NOLAN m Irish, English
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Nualláin meaning "descendent of NUALLÁN"... [more]
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Nualláin meaning "descendent of NUALLÁN"... [more]
NORBERT m German, English, Dutch, French, Hungarian, Polish, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements nord "north" and beraht "bright"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements nord "north" and beraht "bright"... [more]
NORMA f English, Italian, Literature
Created by Felice Romani for the main character in the opera 'Norma' (1831)... [more]
Created by Felice Romani for the main character in the opera 'Norma' (1831)... [more]
NORMAN m English, Ancient Germanic
From an old Germanic byname meaning "northman", referring to a Viking... [more]
From an old Germanic byname meaning "northman", referring to a Viking... [more]
NORTON m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "north town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "north town" in Old English.
NORWOOD m English
From a surname which was originally taken from a place name meaning "north wood" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally taken from a place name meaning "north wood" in Old English.
NYDIA f English (Rare), Spanish, Literature
Used by British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton for a blind flower-seller in his novel 'The Last Days of Pompeii' (1834)... [more]
Used by British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton for a blind flower-seller in his novel 'The Last Days of Pompeii' (1834)... [more]
O
ODELL m & f English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "woad hill" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "woad hill" in Old English... [more]
OGDEN m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "oak valley" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "oak valley" in Old English... [more]
OLIVER m English, German, Scandinavian, Finnish, Estonian, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Czech, Slovak
From Olivier, a Norman French form of a Germanic name such as ALFHER or an Old Norse name such as Áleifr (see OLAF)... [more]
From Olivier, a Norman French form of a Germanic name such as ALFHER or an Old Norse name such as Áleifr (see OLAF)... [more]
OLIVIA f English, Italian, Spanish, German, Finnish, Scandinavian
This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602)... [more]
This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602)... [more]
OPAL f English
From the English word opal for the iridescent gemstone, the birthstone of October... [more]
From the English word opal for the iridescent gemstone, the birthstone of October... [more]
ORMOND m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ruaidh meaning "descendent of RUADH".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ruaidh meaning "descendent of RUADH".
ORRELL m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "ore hill" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "ore hill" in Old English.
ORSON m English
From an English surname which was originally a nickname meaning "bear cub", from a diminutive of Norman French ors "bear", ultimately from Latin ursus... [more]
From an English surname which was originally a nickname meaning "bear cub", from a diminutive of Norman French ors "bear", ultimately from Latin ursus... [more]
ORVILLE m English
This name was invented by the 18th-century writer Fanny Burney, who perhaps intended it to mean "golden city" in French... [more]
This name was invented by the 18th-century writer Fanny Burney, who perhaps intended it to mean "golden city" in French... [more]
OSCAR m English, Irish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Scandinavian, Irish Mythology
Possibly means "deer lover", derived from Gaelic os "deer" and cara "lover"... [more]
Possibly means "deer lover", derived from Gaelic os "deer" and cara "lover"... [more]
OSWALD m English, German, Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements os "god" and weald "rule"... [more]
Derived from the Old English elements os "god" and weald "rule"... [more]
OTIS m English
From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name Ode, a cognate of OTTO... [more]
From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name Ode, a cognate of OTTO... [more]
OTTO m German, Scandinavian, Dutch, English, Finnish, Ancient Germanic
Later German form of Audo or Odo, originally a short form of various names beginning with the Germanic element od meaning "wealth, fortune"... [more]
Later German form of Audo or Odo, originally a short form of various names beginning with the Germanic element od meaning "wealth, fortune"... [more]
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