English names page 12 of 14
2,739 names from the English naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- RolloBoyA Latinised form of Roul, the Old French rendering of the Germanic name Rolf, derived from hruod meaning "fame" and…
- RolyBoyA pet form of Roland, sharing the Old Germanic roots hruod meaning "renowned" and lant meaning "land".
- RomeBoyAdopted as a given name from the Italian capital, Rome, one of history's most influential cities.
- RomeyUnisexA diminutive or nickname form, typically derived from names beginning with Rom- such as Rosemary, Romeo or other…
- RomillyUnisexDerived from an English surname that originated from Norman place names, which themselves traced back to the Latin…
- RonnetteGirlA feminine form of Ronald, which originates from Old Norse Hróarr meaning "spear" combined with valdr meaning "ruler"…
- RonnieUnisexA diminutive or informal form applicable to both Ronald and Veronica: Ronald derives from Old Norse meaning "spear…
- RonnyBoyA diminutive of Ronald, meaning "ruler's counsel" (from Germanic rön advice + ald old, wise).
- RooseveltBoyA Dutch surname meaning "rose field", derived from roos (rose) and veld (field).
- RosGirlShort form of names beginning with Ros, or meaning "rose" in Icelandic.
- RosabelGirlA combination of Rosa and the suffix -bel, drawn from Latin bella meaning "beautiful".
- RosaleenGirlA variant of Rosaline with Irish associations.
- RosalinGirlAn early form of Rosalind, derived from Germanic roots referring to a horse and something soft or pliant.
- RosalindGirlA Germanic name whose roots refer to a horse and to something gentle or supple, later understood through Latin as…
- RosalineGirlAn early form of Rosalind with Germanic roots referring to a horse and to something gentle.
- RosalynGirlA variant of Rosaline, or an elaboration of Rose with the common feminine suffix -lyn.
- RosamundGirlFrom Old German elements hros meaning "horse" and munt meaning "protection", later reinterpreted as Latin rosa munda…
- RosanneGirlA combination of Rose and Anne.
- RoscoeBoyFrom an English place name derived from Old Norse elements rá meaning "roebuck" and skógr meaning "wood" or "forest".
- RoseGirlA name with Germanic roots referring to fame and type or kind, brought to England as a Norman French form. The modern…
- Rose-MarieGirlA combination of Rose and Marie, two classic names.
- RoselleGirlA diminutive form of Rose, also the name of a tropical flowering shrub (Hibiscus sabdariffa).
- RosemaryGirlA combination of Rose and Mary, with a secondary association to the fragrant herb rosemary, whose Latin name evokes sea…
- RosieGirlA diminutive of Rose.
- RoswellBoyAn Old English place name referring to a water source and horses, later adopted as a given name.
- RosyGirlA diminutive of Rose.
- RowanneGirlA feminine variant of Rowan, derived from Irish and Scottish traditions where Rowan refers to a tree with red berries…
- RowenaGirlThe etymology is uncertain, possibly from Old English hroð meaning "fame" and wynn meaning "joy", or alternatively from…
- RoxanaGirlFrom an Old Iranian word meaning bright or shining, by way of an Ancient Greek form of the name.
- RoxieGirlA diminutive of Roxana, itself derived from the Persian name Roxana meaning "star" or "bright light".
- RoxyGirlA short, spirited name derived from Roxana, a name of Persian origin.
- RoyalUnisexFrom the English word royal, derived from Latin regalis through Old French, signifying someone of regal status or royal…
- RoyaltyGirlFrom the English word royalty, derived from Latin regalitas, meaning the status, rights, or qualities associated with…
- RoyceBoyA surname-based name derived from the medieval forename Royse, an older form of Rose.
- RoydonBoyFrom the Old English elements ryge (rye) and dun (hill), meaning "rye hill" or "hill where rye grows."
- RoyleBoyFrom the Old English elements ryge (rye) and hyll (hill), meaning "rye hill" or "hill where rye grows."
- RoystonBoyFrom an English place name meaning "town of Royse", where Royse was a medieval short form of Rose.
- RozGirlA casual shortened form of Rosalind, Rosamund, and similar rose-derived names.
- RubeBoyA short form of Reuben, a biblical name meaning "behold, a son" in Hebrew.
- RubyGirlThe red gemstone, from Latin ruber, "red".
- RudolphBoyFrom Germanic elements meaning "fame" and "wolf", borne most famously by the red-nosed reindeer created by Robert L…
- RudyBoyA diminutive form of Rudolf or Rudolph, from Germanic elements meaning "fame" and "wolf".
- RudyardBoyFrom the Old English elements meaning "red yard", referring to a reddish-colored enclosure or courtyard.
- RueGirlTaking its name from the acrid, pungent herb Ruta, with roots in ancient Greek terminology.
- RussBoyA short form of Russell, a surname meaning "little red one" in Old French, derived from the word for red.
- RussellBoyFrom the English surname Russell, meaning "little red one", derived from the Old French word rous (red) with a…
- RustyBoyFrom a nickname originally given to someone with rusty, reddish-brown colored hair.
- RutherfordBoyFrom a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "cattle ford" in Old English, a ford where cattle crossed a…
- RuthieGirlA diminutive form of Ruth, a biblical name meaning "companion" or "friend" in Hebrew.
- RyUnisexA minimal abbreviation of Ryan, Ryder, Rylan, and other names with the "Ry" prefix.
- RyanBoyTraces to the Irish surname Ryan (Ó Riain), built on an older personal name, Rian, whose own sense is not settled.
- RyanaGirlA feminine form of Ryan, an Irish name derived from the Old Irish name Rian or from the Gaelic word ri meaning "king".
- RyannGirlThe feminine form of Ryan, derived from the Irish name Rian.
- RyanneGirlThe feminine form of Ryan, derived from the Irish name Rian.
- RyderBoyA rider; originally used for those who traveled on horseback.
- RykerBoyRich or powerful; derived from a surname possibly related to the word for "rich".
- RylanBoyLand covered with rye; a variant of Ryland.
- RylandBoyLand covered with rye.
- RyleighGirlDweller at the rye field; a feminine variant of Riley.
- SabellaGirlDevoted to God; a short form of Isabella.
- SableGirlBlack; the color or the dark-furred mammal.
- SabrinaGirlFrom the River Severn in Wales and England.
- SacheverellBoyDerived from a Norman place name; specific meaning unknown.
- SadieGirlPrincess; a diminutive of Sarah.
- SaffronGirlThe golden-yellow spice from the crocus flower, or the color itself.
- SageUnisexA wise person, or an herb used as a spice and for medicinal purposes.
- SailorGirlOne who sails; from the occupational word for a seafarer.
- SaintBoyHoly or saintly; from the Latin word sanctus.
- SalUnisexA short form of names beginning with Sal, such as Sally or Salvador.
- SalenaGirlPossibly derived from Selina or created as a modern invention inspired by similar-sounding names.
- SalinaGirlPossibly derived from Selina or created as a modern invention inspired by similar-sounding names.
- SallyGirlPrincess; derived from Sarah.
- SalmaGirlSafe, secure, or free from harm; derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to be safe'.
- SamanthaGirlA feminine form of Samuel, possibly inspired by the Greek word for flower.
- SamaraGirlPossibly derived from the name of a city, or from the winged seed of a maple or elm.
- SammiGirlA diminutive form of Samantha.
- SammieUnisexA diminutive form of Samuel, Samson, or Samantha.
- SammyUnisexA diminutive form of Samuel, Samson, or Samantha.
- SandfordBoyA variant of Sanford, meaning a ford or crossing where sand was found.
- SandyUnisexOriginally a diminutive of Alexander, also a reference to the colour or texture of sand.
- SanfordBoyFrom an English surname meaning "sand ford," a ford or shallow crossing where sand was found.
- SapphireGirlFrom the name of the precious gemstone, typically blue and the traditional birthstone of September.
- SarannaGirlA combination of the names Sarah and Anna.
- SatchelBoyFrom an English surname designating someone who made or sold sacks and bags.
- SaturdayBoyDerived from the English term for the final day of the working week, with roots in Old English sæterdæg, meaning…
- SavannahGirlFrom the English word for a large grassy plain, derived from the Taíno (Native American) word sabana.
- SawyerUnisexFrom an English surname referring to someone who works with a saw.
- SaxonBoyFrom an English surname derived from the Germanic tribe the Saxons, ultimately from the word meaning "knife."
- SaylorGirlFrom an English surname derived from Old French sailleor, meaning "acrobat" or "dancer," or possibly from the word…
- ScarletGirlEither a variant of Scarlett or derived from the English word for the color red.
- ScarlettGirlFrom an English surname denoting a person who sold or made scarlet cloth, or from the color itself.
- SchuylerUnisexFrom a Dutch surname meaning "scholar."
- ScottBoyFrom an English and Scottish surname referring to a person from Scotland or a speaker of Scottish Gaelic.
- ScottieUnisexAn informal shortening of Scott, used as a given name.
- ScottyBoyA diminutive of Scott, referring to a person from Scotland.
- ScoutUnisexOne who gathers information, especially covertly, or a member of a youth scouting organization.
- SeannaGirlA feminine form of Seán, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'the Lord is gracious'.
- SeftonBoyA settlement name derived from Old English elements referring to a place surrounded by rushes.
- SelaGirlRock; a place name from the Bible referring to the capital of Edom.
- SelbyUnisexA place name derived from Old Norse elements meaning a farm where willows grow.
- SelinaGirlMeaning 'of the moon' or related to the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene.
- SelwynBoyA name formed from Old English elements meaning 'manor' and 'friend'.
- SeptemberGirlThe ninth month of the year, whose name originally referred to the seventh month of the Roman calendar.
- SequoiaUnisexFrom the name of the giant sequoia and coast redwood trees native to California, possibly from Latin 'to follow' or…
- SeraGirlA variant of Sarah, meaning 'princess', or a short form of Seraphina, related to 'fiery ones'.
- SeraphinaGirlFeminine form of Seraphinus, derived from the biblical seraphim, meaning 'the fiery ones'.
- SerenityGirlTranquility, peace, or a state of calm and quietness.
- SevenUnisexThe number 7, from Old English seofon, ultimately from an Indo-European root also found in Latin septem and Greek hepta.
- SewardBoyAn English surname derived from Old English elements, historically meaning 'sea-defender' or related to a medieval…
- SeymourBoyFrom a Norman surname referring to a person from Saint Maur, a French town whose name means 'Saint Maurus'.
- ShaelynGirlA modern name created by combining Shae with the fashionable -lyn suffix.
- ShanaeGirlAn invented name created by joining two phonetic elements in a modern style.
- ShaneneGirlA name built from the phonetic elements sha and nene.
- ShaniaGirlFrom Ojibwe, often translated as "I am on my way" or similar forward-looking expression.
- ShannonUnisexThe longest river in Ireland, possibly related to Old Irish sen meaning "old" or "ancient", or named after the…
- ShariGirlA shortened form of Sharon or variant of Sherry.
- SharonUnisexFrom Hebrew meaning "plain" or "fertile plain"; also the name of a flowering plant mentioned in the Bible.
- ShaunBoyAn anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John.
- ShaunaGirlThe feminine form of Shaun, derived from the Irish Seán.
- ShavonneGirlAn anglicized form of the Irish Siobhán, or a combination of the phonetic elements sha and Yvonne.
- ShawBoyFrom a surname derived from Old English sceaga meaning "thicket", or from Scottish Gaelic sitheach meaning "wolf".
- ShawnUnisexAn anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John.
- ShawnaGirlThe feminine form of Shawn, derived from the Irish Seán.
- ShawneeGirlFrom Algonquin, meaning "southern people"; the name of the Shawnee people who originally lived in the Ohio valley.
- ShaylaGirlAn invented name based on sound elements from other names such as Sheila and Kayla.
- ShaylynGirlAn invented name based on Shayla with the popular feminine name suffix -lyn.
- SheardBoyFrom a surname rooted in an Old English topographical term describing a notch or break in hillsides.
- ShelBoyA short form of Sheldon.
- ShelbyUnisexFrom an English surname, possibly a variant of Selby.
- SheldonBoyFrom an English surname rooted in Old English topography referring to steep-sided dales.
- ShellGirlA short form of Michelle or Shelley, or derived from the common noun denoting a hard outer covering of mollusks.
- ShelleyUnisexFrom an English surname rooted in Old English topographical terms describing a grassy space beside water.
- SheltonBoyAn English place name meaning 'shelf town', composed of Old English elements for shelf and settlement.
- ShepherdBoyAn English occupational surname meaning 'sheep herder', someone who tends and guards sheep.
- ShereeGirlA spelling variant of Sherry, possibly inspired by the French word chérie meaning 'beloved' or the English word sherry…
- SheridanUnisexAn Irish surname meaning 'searcher', derived from the Irish Gaelic given name Sirideán.
- SherlynGirlA modern invented name combining phonetic elements from similar names, particularly combining sounds from Sharon…
- ShermanBoyAn English occupational surname meaning 'shear man', referring to a person who cut cloth.
- SherryGirlA feminine name possibly inspired by the French word chérie meaning 'beloved' or the English word sherry, a fortified…
- SherwoodBoyAn English place name meaning 'bright forest', composed of Old English elements for bright and wood or forest.
- ShirleyUnisexAn English place name meaning 'bright clearing', composed of Old English elements for bright and woodland clearing.
- ShondaGirlA modern invented name created by blending phonetic elements from names such as Shawna and Rhonda.
- ShylaGirlA modern name possibly derived from Sheila (Irish origin) or created from combining phonetic elements such as 'shy' and…
- SiaGirlA short form of Anastasia or a standalone name derived from longer names containing the element 'sia'.
- SibylGirlFrom Greek Sibylla, meaning 'prophetess' or 'sibyl', referring to a female prophet in ancient Greek and Roman tradition.
- SidBoyA short form or nickname for Sidney, derived from the English surname.
- SidneyUnisexAn English surname used as a given name, possibly deriving from a place name or other origin, first popularized as a…
- SidonyGirlThe medieval English feminine form of the Late Roman name Sidonius, referring to the Phoenician city of Sidon.
- SiennaGirlA feminine name from the English word for the orange-red color sienna, named after the Italian city of Siena where the…
- SierraGirlFrom the Spanish word for a range of mountains with serrated or saw-like peaks.
- SigourneyGirlFrom an English surname derived from the French town Sigournais, whose meaning is unknown.
- SilverUnisexFrom the English word denoting the precious metal or its colour, tracing back to Old English roots.
- Simon (English)BoyRooted in a Hebrew word for hearing, the name marks a child as one God has listened to; it reached English through the…
- SimonetteGirlA shortened form of Simone, deriving from the Hebrew Simeon meaning "hearing" or "hearkening".
- SincereUnisexFrom the English adjective meaning genuine, honest or heartfelt.
- SinclairUnisexFrom a Scottish surname meaning "Saint Clair", derived from a Norman French place name.
- SinjinBoyA phonetic rendering of "St John", representing the English spelling of the biblical name John preceded by the…
- SissyGirlA pet name deriving from Cecilia, Frances or Priscilla, or independently from the nursery word for sister, typically…
- SkyUnisexFrom the English word denoting the expanse above the earth, tracing back to an Old Norse term for cloud.
- SkyeGirlFrom the Isle of Skye, a Scottish island located off the western coast.
- SkylaGirlA feminine variant created from Skyler by appending the suffix -la, which has become fashionable in contemporary given…
- SkylarUnisexA variant of Skyler, itself derived from the Dutch-origin surname Schuyler, possibly meaning 'shelter' or 'ship' in Old…
- SkylerUnisexA variant of the Dutch-origin surname Schuyler, creatively respelled to evoke the word 'sky' while retaining the…
- SkylynnGirlA modern name created by adding the productive feminine suffix '-lynn' to 'Sky', a nature-inspired base element.
- SladeBoyA valley or a hollow in the landscape.
- SloaneGirlFrom an Irish surname meaning 'warrior' or 'descendant of the soldier'.
- SlyBoyCunning or clever, or a short form of Sylvester meaning 'wooded' or 'from the forest'.
- SmithBoyA metalworker or blacksmith, one who works with metal.
- SnowGirlFrozen precipitation or the white crystals that fall from clouds in winter.
- SondraGirlA defender of humanity, derived from Alexandra meaning 'to defend'.
- SonnyBoyA young boy, an affectionate term for a child.
- SookieGirlA short form of Susanna or Susan, traditionally used as a playful pet name.
- SophiaGirlDirectly from the Greek word for wisdom, σοφία.
- SophyGirlA shortened form of Sophia or Sophie, meaning "wisdom" from Greek origins.
- SorrelGirlNamed after the sorrel plant, a herb known for its tart taste, derived from Old French words meaning "sour".
- SparrowUnisexDerived from the common name of a small songbird, tracing back to Old English roots.
- SpencerBoyAn occupational surname meaning "one who distributes provisions", derived from Middle English referring to a pantry or…
- SpikeBoyA nickname that may originally have referred to a person with distinctive pointed or upright hair.
- SpiritGirlFrom the English word spirit, ultimately derived from Latin meaning "breath" or "life force".
- SpringGirlNamed after the season of spring, derived from Old English meaning "to leap" or "to burst forth".
- St JohnBoyA composed name combining the title "Saint" with John, referring to biblical saints John the Baptist or John the…
- StaceUnisexOriginally a clipped form of Eustace; today it usually stands in for Stacy instead.
- StaceeGirlAn alternative feminine spelling of Stacy, a name with roots in the Greek classical tradition meaning "resurrection".
- StaciGirlFeminine variant of Stacy, possibly related to 'resurrection' through the name Anastasia.
- StaciaGirlA short form of Anastasia meaning 'resurrection', or Eustacia meaning 'well-harvested'.
- StacyUnisexResurrection, from the Greek classical name Anastasia; or derived from the medieval name Eustace meaning…
- StaffordBoyA landing-place ford, from Old English elements meaning 'place for landing' and 'shallow river crossing'.
- StanfordBoyA stone ford, from Old English meaning 'rocky shallow river crossing'.
- StanleyBoyA stone clearing or a woodland clearing made of stone, from Old English words meaning 'stone' and 'clearing'.
- StarGirlA luminous celestial body, a point of light in the night sky.
- StarlaGirlAn elaborated form of Star, referring to a celestial body or point of light.
- SteBoyA short form of Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.
- StefaniGirlA woman who crowns, from the Greek word for 'crown' or 'wreath'.
- Stella (English)GirlStar, a luminous celestial body or a point of light.
- StephUnisexShort form of Stephanie or Stephen, meaning "crowned" or "garland".
- StephaniaGirlFeminine form of Stephen, derived from Greek meaning "crowned" or "garland".
- StephanieGirlFeminine form of Stephen, from Greek stephanos meaning "crowned" or "garland".
- StephenBoyFrom the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath".
- SterlingBoyFrom a Scottish surname, either derived from the city of Stirling or relating to sterling silver and meaning…
- StetsonBoyFrom an English surname, originally meaning "Stithweard's town", derived from a village in Devon. Also associated with…