English names page 13 of 14

2,739 names from the English naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.

SteveBoyShort form of Steven, meaning "crowned" or "garland" from Greek stephanos.
StevenBoyMedieval English variant of Stephen, from Greek stephanos meaning "crowned" or "garland".
StevieUnisexDiminutive of Stephen or Stephanie, from Greek stephanos meaning "crowned" or "garland".
StewBoyShort form of Stewart, from Old English stig meaning "house" and weard meaning "guard".
StewartBoyFrom an occupational surname meaning steward, derived from Old English stig meaning "house" and weard meaning "guard".
StirlingBoyFrom a Scottish surname derived from Stirling, a historic city in Scotland.
StoneBoyFrom the English vocabulary word meaning stone, ultimately from Old English stan.
StormUnisexDrawn from the word for violent weather, the name has roots in Old English, Old Dutch, and Old Norse.
StormyGirlFrom the English word meaning stormy, wild, or turbulent, ultimately from Old English stormig.
StuBoyShort form of Stuart, from Old English stig meaning "house" and weard meaning "guard".
StuartBoyA name rooted in the Scottish tradition meaning steward, with Old English elements stig (house) and weard (guard).
SueGirlShort form of Susanna or Susan, from Hebrew Shoshana meaning "lily".
SuellenGirlContraction of Susan and Ellen, combining Hebrew Shoshana meaning "lily" with Greek Elenē.
SukiGirlDiminutive of Susanna or Susan, from Hebrew Shoshana meaning "lily".
SukieGirlDiminutive of Susanna or Susan, from Hebrew Shoshana meaning "lily".
SullivanBoyFrom an Irish surname meaning "dark eye", derived from the Gaelic elements for "eye" and "dark" or "black".
SullyBoyA short form meaning "dark eye", derived ultimately from Irish roots.
SummerGirlFrom the name of the warmest season of the year, ultimately derived from Old English meaning the same.
SundayUnisexFrom the name of the first day of the week, derived from Old English words meaning "sun" and "day".
SunnyUnisexFrom the English word meaning bright and warm like the sun, or cheerful in temperament.
SunshineGirlFrom the English word for the light and warmth of the sun, built from Old English elements meaning "sun" and "shine".
SusanGirlFrom a Hebrew name meaning "lily", a flower associated with beauty and purity.
SusieGirlA diminutive of Susan, ultimately meaning "lily".
SuttonUnisexA place name and surname meaning "south town" in Old English, now used as a given name.
SuzGirlA short form of Susan, ultimately meaning "lily".
SuziGirlA diminutive of Susan, ultimately meaning "lily".
SuzieGirlA diminutive of Susan, ultimately meaning "lily".
SuzyGirlA diminutive of Susan or Suzanne, ultimately meaning "lily".
SybilGirlFrom Greek meaning "prophetess", referring to wise women who gave oracular pronouncements in ancient times.
SydUnisexA short form of Sydney, originally derived from a surname meaning "wide island" or variant of Sidney.
SydneyUnisexFrom a surname, originally a variant of Sidney, referring to a wide or broad island in Old English origins.
SylvanBoyFrom Latin meaning "of the forest" or "wooded", evoking natural, woodland imagery.
SylvesterBoyFrom Latin meaning "of the forest" or "wooded", with associations to wildness and nature.
SylviaGirlFrom Latin meaning "of the forest" or "wooded", evoking natural and woodsy associations.
SymphonyGirlFrom the English word meaning a long musical composition with multiple movements.
TabbyGirlA short form of Tabitha.
TabithaGirlFrom an Aramaic word meaning "gazelle".
TaceyGirlFrom the Latin word tace, "be silent".
TadBoyA short form of Thaddeus.
TalbotBoyAn English surname of Norman origin with unclear etymological roots.
Talia (English)GirlDerived from a place name in South Australia; possibly connected to an Aboriginal language term relating to water…
TallulahGirlPossibly meaning town in Creek, or popularly claimed to mean leaping waters in Choctaw.
TalonBoyFrom the English word meaning a sharp claw, especially of a bird of prey.
TamelaGirlProbably a blend of Tamara and Pamela.
TammyGirlA diminutive nickname from Tamara and similar names.
TamraGirlA contracted form of Tamara.
TamsinGirlA shortened form derived from Thomasina, the feminine version of the Latin name Thomas, which comes from the Aramaic…
TannerBoyFrom an English occupational surname for leather workers.
TansyGirlFrom the name of the tansy flower, derived from Late Latin tanacita.
Tara (English)GirlFrom Teamhair, an Irish place name usually explained as "elevated place", taken into English as a personal name.
TarinaGirlPerhaps an elaborated form of Tara.
TarynGirlProbably a feminine form of Tyrone.
TateBoyFrom an English surname based on an Old English personal name.
TattonBoyFrom a surname meaning Tata's town in Old English.
TatumUnisexFrom an English surname based on a place name in Old English.
TawnyGirlFrom the English word meaning light brown, ultimately derived from Old French tané.
TaylaGirlA modern feminine variant of the surname Taylor.
TaylorUnisexFrom an English occupational surname for textile workers.
TeaganGirlA variant of Tegan, possibly coinciding with a rare Irish surname.
TealUnisexA greenish-blue colour or a small, colourful duck found in ponds and wetlands.
TedBoyA short form of Edward or Theodore, names meaning 'wealthy guardian' and 'divine gift' respectively.
TeddieUnisexA diminutive form of Edward or Theodore, conveying affection and friendliness.
TeddyBoyA diminutive form of Edward or Theodore, conveying affection and warmth.
TeganGirl'Darling' or 'beautiful, pretty' in Welsh, derived from a diminutive form of the Welsh word teg.
TelBoyA diminutive form, either of Terence (a Latin name referring to an Etruscan family) or of Terry (itself a short form of…
TemperanceGirlSelf-restraint and discipline as a moral virtue.
TempestGirlA violent storm or a sudden, violent disturbance.
TempleUnisexA building dedicated to religious worship, or belonging to the Knights Templar.
TenleyGirlA place name combining Old English elements for 'point' and 'woodland clearing'.
TennysonUnisexA surname meaning 'son of Tenney', where Tenney is a medieval form of Denis, itself meaning 'of Dionysus'.
TerenceBoyFrom the Roman family name Terentius, meaning unknown.
TeriGirlEither a feminine variant of Terry or a diminutive of Theresa.
TerrellBoyFrom the English surname derived from the Norman French nickname 'tirel', referring to a person who pulls or a stubborn…
TerriGirlEither a feminine variant of Terry or a diminutive of Theresa.
TerrieGirlEither a feminine variant of Terry or a diminutive of Theresa.
TerryUnisexA diminutive of Terence (of unknown origin from the Roman name Terentius) or Theresa (meaning 'harvester').
TessGirlA short form of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.
TessaGirlA contracted form of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.
TessieGirlA diminutive form of Theresa, meaning 'harvester'.
TettyGirlA pet form of Elizabeth.
TevinBoyAn invented modern English name, likely blending Kevin and Devin.
TexBoyA nickname for someone from Texas, now used as a given name.
ThadBoyA short form of Thaddeus, from Hebrew meaning "heart" or "praise".
ThaddeusBoyPossibly from an Aramaic word for "heart", though it may instead be an Aramaic form of the Greek name Theodore.
ThaneBoyFrom the title of a Scottish and English noble, originally denoting a feudal lord or warrior of high rank.
ThankfulGirlFrom the English word "thankful", meaning full of gratitude.
ThatcherBoyFrom an Old English occupational surname for someone who thatched roofs with straw.
ThelmaGirlThe meaning is unclear; possibly from Greek, though it may have been invented by the novelist who popularised it.
TheoBoyA nickname for longer names containing the Greek prefix Theo- (meaning god), particularly Theodore and Theobald. Used…
TheobaldBoyFrom Old German elements meaning "people" and "bold": a bold or brave people.
TheodoraGirlFeminine form of Theodore, from Greek elements meaning "god" and "gift": a gift of God.
TheodoreBoyFrom Greek elements meaning "god" and "gift": a gift of God.
TheresaGirlThe meaning is uncertain; possibly related to Greek words for "summer" or "to harvest", or perhaps connected to the…
ThomBoyA short form of Thomas, from Hebrew meaning "twin".
ThomasBoyFrom an Aramaic word meaning "twin", via the Greek form of the name used in the New Testament for the apostle Thomas.
ThomasinaGirlThe feminine form of Thomas, from Hebrew meaning "twin".
ThorburnBoyFrom a Scandinavian name meaning "Thor's bear", deriving from the Norse god Thor and bjorn meaning bear.
ThorleyBoyDerived from an Old English place name indicating lands cleared for settlement among thorny vegetation.
ThorntonBoyFrom a place name meaning "thorn town" or "settlement with thorn bushes" in Old English.
ThurstanBoyFrom a Norse name meaning "Thor's stone", combining the thunder god Thor with stone.
TiaGirlA short form used for names ending in -tia, such as Laetitia or Alicia.
TianaGirlA short form of Tatiana or Christiana, ultimately from names meaning "of Tatius" or "Christian".
TiaraGirlDerived from the English word for an ornamental headdress or semicircular crown, ultimately tracing to Greek origins.
TibbyUnisexA diminutive or pet form of either Tabitha (meaning "gazelle" in Aramaic) or Theobald (meaning "bold people").
TiffanyGirlA medieval English form of Theophania, from Greek meaning "manifestation of God".
TigerBoyNamed after the large striped cat, ultimately from Iranian roots.
TigerlilyGirlFrom tiger lily, a name for several orange varieties of lily, particularly Lilium lancifolium.
TildaGirlShort form of Matilda, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'mighty in battle'.
TillieGirlDiminutive of Matilda, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'mighty in battle'.
TillyGirlDiminutive of Matilda, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'mighty in battle'.
TimBoyShort form of Timothy, derived from Greek meaning 'honoring God'.
TimmyBoyDiminutive of Timothy, derived from Greek meaning 'honoring God'.
TimothaGirlFeminine form of Timothy, derived from Greek meaning 'honoring God'.
TimothyBoyFrom a Greek name meaning "honouring God", built from words for honour and god.
TinaGirlA diminutive or nickname for names including Christina, Martina, Catharina, Katarina, and others with -tina endings…
TishaGirlShort form of Letitia or Latisha, derived from Latin meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.
TitanBoyFrom the English word referring to a giant god from Greek mythology, or by extension, anything of great size or power.
TittyGirlDiminutive of Letitia, derived from Latin meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.
TobinBoyDerived from an English surname that itself comes from the given name Tobias, meaning 'God is my good' in Hebrew.
TobyUnisexMedieval form of Tobias, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is my good'.
ToddBoyDerived from an English surname meaning 'fox'.
TollyBoyA shortened, affectionate form of Bartholomew, carrying that name's sense of "son of Talmai".
Tom (English)BoyShort form of Thomas, derived from Aramaic meaning 'twin'.
TommieUnisexDiminutive of Thomas, derived from Aramaic meaning 'twin'.
TommyBoyDiminutive of Thomas, derived from Aramaic meaning 'twin'.
TonyBoyShort form of Anthony, derived from Latin meaning 'priceless' or 'worthy of praise'.
TonyaGirlA diminutive form of Antonia, used as an independent name in English-speaking countries and as a Russian pet form of…
TopazGirlFrom the English word for a precious gemstone, typically yellow or golden in colour, the birthstone traditionally…
TopherBoyA short form of Christopher, derived from the Greek name meaning 'one who carries Christ' or 'bearer of Christ'.
TopsyGirlFrom a nickname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the English word top, popularised as a given name by a…
ToriGirlA diminutive form of Victoria, derived from the Latin word for 'victory'.
ToriaGirlA short form of Victoria, derived from the Latin word for 'victory'.
TorinBoyAn Irish name of uncertain meaning. No established etymology has been identified despite the name's Irish associations.
ToryUnisexA diminutive of names containing similar sounds, particularly Salvatore and Victoria, derived from different…
TottieGirlA diminutive of Charlotte, derived from the French masculine name Charles meaning 'free man'.
TottyGirlA diminutive of Charlotte, derived from the French masculine name Charles meaning 'free man'.
TraceBoyA short form of Tracy, derived from a Norman French place name with the meaning 'domain belonging to Thracius'.
TraceeGirlA feminine variant of Tracy, derived from a Norman French place name with the meaning 'domain belonging to Thracius'.
TraciGirlA feminine variant of Tracy, derived from a Norman French place name with the meaning 'domain belonging to Thracius'.
TracieGirlA feminine variant of Tracy, derived from a Norman French place name with the meaning 'domain belonging to Thracius'.
TracyUnisexA surname from Normandy referring to Thracius's domain or estate, which became established as a given name through…
TraffordBoyAn Old English place name combining 'trap' (a fish-catching device) and 'ford' (a shallow crossing), transformed into a…
TranterBoyAn Old English occupational surname for someone who operated wagons or carts, adapted as a modern given name.
TraversBoyFrom the English surname Travers, which has roots in Old French referring to 'one who crosses' or a 'crossroad'.
TravisBoyA surname rooted in the Old French verb meaning 'to cross', historically applied to people who crossed rivers or…
TreasureGirlFrom the English word for a valued possession or precious item, ultimately derived from Greek thesauros meaning…
TrentBoyA person who lived by the River Trent.
TrentonBoyTrent's town.
TressaGirlLong lock of hair, or variant of Theresa.
TrevBoyShort form of Trevor.
TrevelyanBoyHomestead on the hill.
TreyBoyThree.
TriaGirlShort form of names ending in similar sounds, possibly Demetria.
TriciaGirlShort form of Patricia.
TrinaGirlShort form of Katrina.
TrinityGirlThe Christian concept of God's three-fold nature: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
TrippBoyTo dance or to journey.
TrishGirlShort form of Patricia.
TrishaGirlShort form of Patricia.
TristaGirlSorrowful or sad.
TristenUnisexSorrowful or sad.
TristinUnisexSorrowful or sad.
TristramBoyLikely derived from the Latin Tristis, meaning "sorrowful", though folk etymology sometimes connects it to the Pictish…
TrixGirlThe one who brings joy.
TrixieGirlThe one who brings joy.
TroyBoyFrom the ancient city of Troy.
TruUnisexTrue or a short form of names containing 'tru'.
TrudieGirlA pet name meaning loyal and faithful, derived from Gertrude.
TrudyGirlA pet name meaning loyal and faithful, derived from Gertrude.
TrueUnisexGenuine, honest, and loyal; taken directly from the English word true.
TruemanBoyA trustworthy man; derived from a Middle English surname expressing reliability.
TruettBoyFrom a place of resinous wood; derived from the name of an English town.
TrumanBoyA trustworthy or loyal man.
TuckerBoySomeone who cleaned and thickened cloth by pounding it.
TuesdayGirlThe day of the week named after the Norse god Tiw.
TurnerBoySomeone who worked with a lathe to shape wood.
TwilaGirlPossibly related to twilight, or derived from a Cajun pronunciation of the French word for star.
TyBoyA nickname form encompassing Tyler, Tyson, Tyrone and similar names.
TyeBoyA pasture or meadow.
TylaGirlFeminine form of Tyler, a name for someone who tiled roofs.
TylerBoyA person who tiled roofs, from an Old English word for tile.
TyrellBoyAn alternative spelling of Terrell, gaining prominence through African American usage.
TyroneBoyLand of Eoghan, from an Irish county name meaning the land of a specific Irish figure.
TyrrellBoyA variant of Terrell, from a surname with uncertain origins.
TysonBoyOriginally a quarrelsome person, from an Old French word for firebrand.
UlricBoyWolf ruler, from Old English elements meaning wolf and power.
UlyssaGirlThe feminine form of Ulysses, the legendary Greek hero.
UnaGirlProbably from an Old Irish word for "lamb", though in English it has also been linked to the Latin word for "one".
UniqueGirlDistinctive and unlike anything else, derived from the Latin word unicus.
UnityGirlThe state of being united as one, derived from the Latin word unitas.
UptonBoyAn English surname with topographic origins, combining elements meaning "upper" and "settlement".
UsainBoyLikely a variant or form of Husayn, the Arabic name meaning "handsome" or "good".
ValUnisexA short form derived from names beginning with "Val", such as Valentine, Valerie, and similar names.
ValeGirlA landscape word for a valley, particularly a broad river valley, with poetic resonance.
ValentineUnisexFrom the Latin name Valentinus, derived from valens meaning "strong" or "vigorous".
VanBoyA short form of English names such as Vance and Ivan, or in Vietnamese contexts, can mean "cloud" or "literature…
VanceBoyFrom an Old English surname meaning "marsh" or "fen", derived from the word fenn.
VanessaGirlAn invented literary name created by author Jonathan Swift, derived from elements of a historical person's name.
VaughanBoyA Welsh surname from a word meaning "small" or "little".
VaughnBoyA variant spelling of Vaughan, from a Welsh word meaning "small" or "little".