English names
2,739 names from the English naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- AaralynGirlA feminine elaboration of Aaron, combining the biblical name with the popular diminutive suffix -lyn.
- AarenUnisexA variant or feminine form of Aaron, a biblical name traditionally meaning exalted or noble.
- AaronBoyA Hebrew name of unclear origin, sometimes explained as "high mountain" or "exalted" but perhaps borrowed from Egyptian.
- AbbeyGirlA diminutive of Abigail, derived from a Hebrew name meaning father's joy.
- AbbiGirlA diminutive of Abigail, derived from a Hebrew name meaning father's joy.
- AbbieGirlA diminutive of Abigail, derived from a Hebrew name meaning father's joy.
- AbbyGirlA diminutive of Abigail, derived from a Hebrew name meaning father's joy.
- AbelBoyUsually explained from a Hebrew word for "breath" or "vapor", suggesting something brief and fleeting.
- AbiGirlA diminutive of Abigail, derived from a Hebrew name meaning father's joy.
- AbigailGirlFrom a Hebrew phrase meaning "my father is joy", combining words for father and joy.
- AbileneGirlA place name deriving from Hebrew אָבֵל (avel), meaning "field" or "grassy land".
- AbnerBoyFrom a Hebrew phrase meaning "my father is a light", combining words for father and lamp.
- AbrahamBoyTraditionally explained as "father of many", from a name change marking a divine promise in the book of Genesis.
- AcaciaGirlNamed after a thorny tree and shrub native to Africa and Australia, derived from Greek roots meaning thorn or point.
- Ace (English)BoyOriginally a word denoting a single spot on a playing card or die, later applied to someone who excels; conveys mastery…
- AdairUnisexFrom an English surname originally derived from the given name Edgar, which means wealthy spear.
- AdamBoyFrom the Hebrew word for "man", אָדָם (adam), possibly linked to אֲדָמָה (adamah), "earth" or "ground".
- AdaminaGirlA feminine form of Adam, derived from Hebrew meaning man or earth.
- AddieGirlA shortened form of Adelaide, Adeline, Addison and other similar names, derived from Germanic roots meaning noble.
- AddisonUnisexA surname meaning son of Adam, though parents today are drawn to its melodic similarity to Madison.
- AddyGirlA casual, playful diminutive of Adelaide, Adeline, Addison and related names meaning noble.
- AddysonGirlA feminine variant of Addison, a surname meaning son of Adam, adapted with modern spelling to emphasize feminine usage.
- AdelaGirlA classical name rooted in Germanic vocabulary expressing nobility, traditionally given to girls across European…
- AdelaideGirlMeans nobleness and nobility, from the French form of a Germanic name composed of adal meaning noble and the suffix…
- AdeliaGirlAn elaborate version of Adela, extending the Germanic name meaning noble with the suffix -ia.
- AdlerBoyFrom a German surname meaning eagle, conveying strength, vision and freedom.
- AdolphBoyFrom Germanic elements: "noble" + "wolf".
- AdriannaGirlFeminine form of Adrian, derived from the Roman name Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria".
- AdrianneGirlFeminine form of Adrian, derived from the Roman name Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria".
- Africa (English)GirlFrom Latin Africa or Afri: the name of the African continent and people.
- AggieGirlA short form or diminutive of Agnes or Agatha.
- AlBoyA short form or nickname for names beginning with "Al", such as Albert, Alan, or Alexander.
- Alan (English)BoyEtymology is disputed. Possibly from Brythonic language elements with a meaning relating to stone, or from the Alans, a…
- AlanaGirlThe feminine form of Alan, sharing the same uncertain origin relating to "little rock" or the Alans.
- AlaniGirlFrom Hawaiian ʻalani, possibly meaning orange tree or fruit, or a variant of Alana.
- AlanisGirlFeminine form of Alan, meaning noble and peace.
- AlannaGirlFeminine form of Alan, meaning noble and peace.
- AlayaGirlVariant of Alayah; coincides with a Buddhist term meaning dwelling, referring to the eighth level of human…
- AlayahGirlProbably a variant of Aaliyah, constructed with the suffix -ah following the pattern of names like Amaya and Anaya.
- AlbertBoyFrom Germanic Adalbert, composed of adal (noble) and beraht (bright), meaning noble and bright.
- AlbertaGirlFeminine form of Albert, meaning noble and bright.
- AlbieBoyDiminutive of Albert, meaning noble and bright.
- AldenBoyA surname-based given name ultimately tracing to the Old English Ealdwine, which combines elements meaning old and…
- AlderBoyFrom the English word for the alder tree, a tree belonging to the genus Alnus.
- AldousBoyPossibly a shortened form of names beginning with the Old English eald, meaning old.
- AleaseGirlPossibly a variant of Alicia, whose name means noble.
- AlecBoyShort form of Alexander, meaning defender of the people.
- AlesiaGirlPossibly a variant of Alicia, whose name means noble.
- AletaGirlPossibly a variant of Alethea, which is derived from Greek aletheia meaning truth.
- AletheaGirlDerived from Greek aletheia, meaning truth.
- AlexaGirlShort form of Alexandra, meaning defender of the people.
- AlexanderBoyFrom Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), combining ἀλέξω (alexo), "to defend, help", and ἀνήρ (aner), "man": taken together…
- AlexandraGirlFeminine form of Alexander: from Greek ἀλέξειν, "to defend", and ἀνδρός, "of a man", together read as "defender of men".
- AlexandriaGirlFeminine form of Alexander, meaning defender of the people.
- AlexinaGirlFeminine variant of Alex, or an elaborate form of Alexis, meaning defender of the people.
- Alf (English)BoyShort form of Alfred, from Old English Aelfraed: "elf" + "counsel".
- AlfieBoyA shortened form of Alfred, derived from Old English Ælfræd: "elf counsel".
- AlfredBoyFrom Old English Ælfræd: "elf" + "counsel, advice".
- AlfredaGirlThe feminine form of Alfred, from Old English Ælfræd: "elf" + "counsel, advice".
- AlgarBoyFrom Old English Æl + gar: "elf" + "spear".
- AlgerBoyFrom a surname derived from the Old English given name Algar.
- AlgernonBoyFrom Norman French aux gernons: "having a moustache".
- AliceGirlFrom Old French Aalis, a shortened form of Adelais, itself derived from the Germanic Adalheidis: "noble" + "kind, type".
- AlisonGirlA Norman French diminutive of Aalis (see Alice), meaning ultimately "noble kind".
- AlitaGirlPossibly derived from Alethea, which comes from Greek aletha: "truth". The connection to Alita itself is uncertain.
- AllisonUnisexVariant of Alison, from a Norman French diminutive of Aalis, ultimately meaning "noble kind".
- AllyUnisexDiminutive of Alistair, from Scottish tradition.
- AllynUnisexVariant or feminine form of Alan, from Brythonic origins.
- Alma (English)GirlNourishing or fostering, from Latin roots. The name became associated with the concept of benevolence and care.
- AloysiusBoyA form with Latin styling of a medieval Occitan name, ultimately related to Louis and meaning "famous warrior".
- AlphaUnisexThe Greek letter alpha symbolizes the beginning, primacy, and the first in order.
- AlphonzoBoyUncommon variant of Alfonso, from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "ready".
- AltonBoyTown at the source of the river, from Old English place name elements.
- AlvenaGirlFeminine form of Alvin, from Old English elements meaning "elf" and "friend".
- AlvinBoyFrom Old English elements meaning "elf" and "friend", or related to supernatural beings as friends and companions.
- AlvinaGirlFeminine form of Alvin, from Old English elements meaning "elf" and "friend".
- AlyssaGirlVariant of Alicia, ultimately from Alice meaning "noble kind".
- AlyxGirlFeminine variant of Alex, ultimately from Alexander meaning "defender of the people".
- AmabelGirlMedieval form of Amabilis, from Latin meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love".
- AmandaGirlLatin for "lovable" or "worthy of love", from the gerundive of amare, "to love".
- AmberGirlThe name of a gemstone formed from fossilized resin, or the orange-yellow color it displays.
- AmberlyGirlA modern elaboration of the name Amber, influenced by the popular ending -ly.
- AmberlynnGirlA modern elaboration of Amber using the popular suffix -lyn.
- AmbroseBoyImmortal; from the Greek name meaning one who is or will be immortal.
- AmbrosineGirlFeminine form of Ambrose; the name means immortal.
- AmethystGirlA purple semi-precious stone; the name is derived from the Greek negative prefix and the word for intoxicated, as the…
- AmityGirlFriendship; peaceful relations between people.
- AmiyahGirlModern variant form, possibly related to Amaya.
- AmoraGirlLove; derived from Latin amor meaning love.
- AmosBoyHebrew for "burden" or "load", from the verb ʿamas, "to carry".
- AmyGirlEnglish form of a French name meaning “beloved,” descended from the Latin word for “loved.”
- AmyasBoyMeaning uncertain; possibly from Amis or related to Amiens.
- AnayaGirlMeaning uncertain; possibly derived from the Spanish surname Anaya.
- AndersonBoySon of Andrew; a patronymic surname used as a given name.
- Andi (English)UnisexA diminutive form of Andrew or Andrea.
- AndieUnisexA diminutive form of Andrew or Andrea.
- AndréBoyMan, warrior; from the Greek name Andrew meaning strong and masculine.
- Andrea (English)GirlWoman, warrior; the feminine form of Andrew.
- Andrea (English)BoyMan, warrior; from the Greek name Andrew.
- AndrewBoyFrom a Greek word for “manly” or “brave,” built on the ordinary word for a man.
- AndrinaGirlFeminine form of Andrew.
- AndyUnisexA friendly, approachable name originating as a short form of Andrew or sometimes Andrea.
- AnemoneGirlFrom the name of the anemone flower; derived from Greek meaning "wind".
- AngelUnisexFrom medieval Latin Angelus, derived from Greek angelos, meaning "messenger", referring to the heavenly creature.
- AngeliaGirlAn elaboration of Angela, derived from the Greek for "messenger, angel".
- AngelleGirlA feminine variant of Angel, derived from Greek "messenger".
- AngieGirlA short form of Angela or other names beginning with Ang-, derived from Greek "messenger".
- AniseGirlFrom the English word for the anise herb, also known as aniseed.
- AnjanetteGirlPossibly a blend of Angela and Antonette, or of Ann and Janette.
- AnnGirlThe English and Manx form of Anne, derived from the Hebrew name meaning "grace".
- AnnabelGirlVariant of Amabel or a blend of Anna and French belle, meaning "beautiful".
- AnnabelleGirlVariant of Annabel, meaning beautiful; a combination of Anna and French belle.
- AnnabethGirlA blend of Anna and Beth.
- AnnaleeGirlA combination of Anna and Lee.
- AnnieGirlA diminutive of Anne, derived from the Hebrew name meaning "grace".
- AnnisGirlA medieval English form of Agnes, derived from Greek "pure" or "holy".
- AnnmarieGirlA combination of Ann and Marie.
- AnnoraGirlA medieval English variant of Honora, derived from Latin "honor".
- AnonaGirlOrigin and meaning uncertain; possibly inspired by a Native American name or created as an original name.
- AnselBoyA name with Germanic origins, derived from Anselm through English surname traditions.
- AnsonBoySon of Agnes, derived from the English surname meaning.
- AnthonyBoyDerived from Antonius, an ancient Roman family name of uncertain Etruscan origin.
- AntonetteGirlDiminutive of Antonia, the feminine form of Antonius.
- AntonyBoyAn older spelling of Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
- AphraGirlOf uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Afra or the biblical place name Aphrah, which means "dust".
- AppleGirlDirectly from the word for the fruit, with roots tracing to Middle English and Old English æppel.
- AprilGirlFrom the name of the month, derived from Latin aperio meaning to open or uncover, referring to the opening of flowers.
- ArabellaGirlPossibly a variant of Annabel, long associated with the Latin word orabilis meaning invokable or yielding to prayer.
- AramintaGirlMeaning unknown; possibly a literary invention with no clear etymological root.
- ArchBoyShort form of Archibald.
- ArcherBoyFrom an English surname meaning bowman or archer, of Old French origin.
- ArdathGirlA location name from the apocryphal 2 Esdras, of uncertain meaning.
- ArdenUnisexDerived from a surname connected to place names rooted in a Celtic term for height or elevated land.
- ArethaGirlProbably derived from the Greek word arete, meaning virtue or excellence.
- AriellaGirlA feminine form of Ariel, created by adding the -ella suffix.
- AristaGirlFrom the Latin word arista, the bristly tip of an ear of grain.
- ArizonaGirlDerived from the geographic location of the American state, with disputed etymological origins.
- ArlenBoyOf uncertain origin, potentially deriving from a surname.
- ArleneGirlVariant of Arline; the etymology is uncertain, possibly invented or adapted.
- ArlieUnisexA short form or diminutive derived from Arline and similar names beginning with Arl-.
- ArlineGirlOf uncertain origin; possibly invented or created by a composer.
- ArloBoyOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from a place name meaning "between two highlands".
- ArmaniUnisexDerived from an Italian surname, with modern usage primarily shaped by the luxury fashion brand.
- ArnBoyShort form of Arnold, which derives from elements meaning eagle and power.
- ArnieBoyDiminutive of Arnold, derived from elements meaning eagle and power.
- ArnoldBoyDerives from historical roots combining arn (eagle) and walt (power, authority).
- ArtBoyShort form of Arthur.
- ArtieUnisexDiminutive form of Arthur, with uncertain origins possibly from Celtic roots.
- ArvelBoyMeaning unknown, possibly a variant of Arwel.
- AshUnisexShort form of Ashley, or directly from the word for the ash tree or fire residue.
- AshleaGirlFeminine variant of Ashley, combining ash and lea (meadow or field).
- AshleighGirlFeminine variant of Ashley, with an alternate spelling combining ash and leigh (meadow).
- AshleyUnisexA clearing where ash trees grow.
- AshlynGirlA clearing where ash trees grow, combined with the diminutive suffix lyn.
- AshtonUnisexA town where ash trees grow.
- Asia (English)GirlThe name of the world's largest continent.
- AspenUnisexA type of deciduous tree in the poplar genus.
- AsterUnisexA star; from the Greek word for star.
- AstonUnisexAn east town, or from the Old English name Æðelstan.
- AstorBoyA hawk.
- AstoriaGirlFeminine form of Astor, derived from the word for hawk.
- AstraGirlStar, ultimately from the Greek word for star.
- AthelstanBoyFrom Old English words meaning “noble” and “stone,” usually read together as “noble stone.”
- AubreeGirlFeminine variant of Aubrey, derived from an Old French name.
- AubreyUnisexDerived from an Old French form of the Germanic name Alberich.
- AubriannaGirlA combination of Aubrey and Anna.
- AubrielleGirlA blend of Aubrey and the elegant suffix -elle.
- AudenUnisexDerived from Old English Ealdwine or Old Norse Hálfdan.
- AudieUnisexOf uncertain meaning; possibly a diminutive of Audrey for girls, or from Audie Murphy.
- AudleyBoyEaldgyð's clearing, from Old English elements.
- AudreyGirlA medieval diminutive of Æðelþryð.
- AugieBoyA diminutive of August.
- Augustine (English)BoyOne who increases and grows, derived from the Latin name Augustinus.
- AuraGirlA distinctive atmosphere or emanation surrounding something, from the word aura derived from Latin and Greek meaning…
- AureoleGirlA radiant halo or circle of light, from the Latin aureolus meaning golden.
- AustinBoyOne who increases and grows, a contracted form of Augustine.
- AustynUnisexOne who increases and grows, a modern variant of Austin.
- AutumnGirlThe season of the year when leaves change color and harvest occurs, derived from the Latin autumnus.
- Ava (English)GirlDerived from the Germanic element awi, whose original significance is uncertain.
- AvalonGirlThe legendary island paradise of Arthurian legend, possibly related to Welsh afal meaning apple.
- AvalynnGirlAn elaboration of Ava with the popular feminine suffix -lyn.
- AvelineGirlA diminutive of Avila, derived from Germanic roots.
- AverillUnisexAn English surname with origins in Old English feminine personal nomenclature.
- AveryUnisexAn English surname with origins in continental Germanic personal names.
- AvianaGirlAn elaboration of Ava, possibly influenced by Ariana or the word avian.
- AvisGirlA Latinized adaptation of a Germanic personal name built on an element of uncertain etymology.
- AvonleaGirlA place name created by L. M. Montgomery, possibly based on Avalon, Avon, and the Old English leah meaning woodland or…
- AxtonBoyAn English surname with toponymic origins.
- AyannaGirlAn American name of uncertain root, sometimes glossed as "beautiful flower", that grew out of a wider fashion for…
- AylmerBoyAn English surname with connections to Elmer.
- AyraGirlMeaning is uncertain; it is probably an invented modern name, possibly inspired by Arya.
- AzaleaGirlFrom the flowering shrub, ultimately from Greek meaning "dry".
- AzuraGirlElaboration of Azure, ultimately from Persian lapis lazuli.
- AzureUnisexFrom the English word for sky blue, ultimately from Persian lapis lazuli.
- BabeUnisexFrom a nickname meaning "baby", also used as slang for an attractive person.
- BabsGirlDiminutive of Barbara, meaning "the foreign woman" from Greek.
- BaileyUnisexFrom an English surname meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who served as a bailiff.
- BakerBoyFrom an English occupational surname meaning "baker".
- BaldricBoyCombines Old German words for boldness and for rule, read together as roughly "bold ruler."
- BaldwinBoyCombines two Old German elements: one meaning courageous, the other friend, together expressing a bold or brave…