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2,739 names from the English naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- CroftonBoyReflects the Old English terms for enclosed agricultural fields and human settlements.
- CrosbyBoyFrom a surname derived from an English town name meaning cross town in Old Norse.
- CrystalGirlFrom the English word crystal, referring to clear colourless glass sometimes cut into gemstone shapes, ultimately from…
- CullenBoyFrom an Irish surname, derived from the word for "back" or taken from the personal name Cullann.
- CurlyBoyFrom the English word describing hair that forms tight loops or waves, used as a given name typically for boys with…
- CurranBoyDerived from an Irish family name originally meaning "spear" or connected to the personal name Corraidhín.
- CurtBoyA shortened form of Curtis or a variant of Kurt, ultimately derived from the French word for "courteous".
- CurtisBoyDerived from an Old French surname meaning "courteous" or "polite", referring to someone with refined manners.
- CuthbertBoyFrom Old English elements meaning "known, familiar" and "bright, famous": together, something close to "well known" or…
- CyBoyA shortened form of Cyrus or Cyril, used as a standalone given name derived from Persian or Greek roots.
- CyanUnisexFrom the English word for a greenish-blue colour, derived from Greek kyanos meaning "dark blue".
- CybillGirlA variant spelling of Sibyl, derived from Greek Sibylla, a prophetess or seer in ancient mythology and classical texts.
- CyndiGirlA shortened form of Cynthia, derived from the Greek name Kynthia meaning "from Kynthos", a mountain on the island of…
- CynthiaGirlLatinized from Greek Κυνθία (Kynthia), "woman from Cynthus", an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis tied to her…
- CyrilBoyFrom the Greek name Kyrillos, derived from kyrios meaning "lord", a word frequently used in Greek texts to refer to God…
- CyrillaGirlThe feminine form of Cyril, derived from the Greek name Kyrillos meaning lordly or master.
- CyrusBoyFrom Greek Κῦρος (Kyros), a Hellenized form of the Old Persian Kuruš; the original meaning is unsettled, read variously…
- DacreBoyA place name meaning "trickling stream" in Brythonic, derived from an English surname originally belonging to someone…
- DaffodilGirlThe yellow flower also known as the narcissus, a name adopted from the plant itself, which likely comes from Dutch de…
- DaisyGirlA white flower with a yellow center, the name comes from Old English dægeseage, literally "day eye", because the flower…
- DakotaUnisexTranslates to "friends" or "allies" in the language of the Dakota Nation.
- DaleUnisexComes from an English surname referring to someone who lived in or near a valley.
- DaleyUnisexThe English rendering of an Irish surname descended from an ancestor named Dálach.
- DallasUnisexPossibly means "valley house" from Old English, or "meadow dwelling" from Scottish Gaelic; also the name of a major…
- DaltonBoyCombines the Old English words for valley and settlement, literally "a town nestled in a dale".
- DalyUnisexA variant of the surname Daley, itself derived from the Irish Ó Dálaigh.
- Dan (English)BoyA short form of Daniel, "God is my judge," used as an independent name in its own right.
- DaneBoyAn English surname with uncertain origins, possibly connected to Dean or to Scandinavian ancestry.
- DanetteGirlA feminine diminutive form of the name Daniel, created by adding the diminutive suffix -ette.
- DanielaGirlThe feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge."
- DaniellaGirlA feminine form of the name Daniel, indicating "God is my judge" through the masculine name it derives from.
- DanitaGirlA feminine diminutive of Daniel, created by adding a feminine suffix to the masculine name.
- DannaGirlA feminine form of the name Daniel or a variant of the masculine name Dan, used as a given name for girls.
- DanniUnisexA diminutive of Danielle in English or Daniel in Danish, shortened to use as an independent name.
- DannieUnisexA diminutive of Daniel or Danielle, shortened for informal or affectionate use.
- DannyBoyA short form of Daniel, which means "God is my judge" in Hebrew.
- DarbyUnisexA surname taken from the English city of Derby, whose name contains Scandinavian elements related to animals and…
- DarceyGirlA feminine variant of the name Darcy, which comes from a Norman French surname meaning "from Arcy".
- DarciUnisexA variant spelling of Darcy, which comes from a Norman French place name meaning "from Arcy".
- DarcieGirlA feminine variant of Darcy.
- DarcyUnisexFrom the Norman French d'Arcy, referring to the town of Arcy in northern France.
- DardenBoyFrom an English surname of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from a place name.
- DarenBoyA variant of Darren, likely of uncertain origin, possibly from an Irish surname or a creative variant of Darrell.
- DarianUnisexProbably an elaborated form of Darren, with added syllables to create a more distinctive name.
- DarielBoyLikely an adaptation of Darrell with a suffix resembling biblical names like Daniel.
- DarinBoyA variant of Darren, of uncertain origin.
- DariusBoyLatinized from the Old Persian Darayavaush, read as "holding firm the good" or "possessing goodness."
- DarleneGirlA feminine name created by combining "darling" with the common ending "-lene".
- DarnellBoyFrom an English surname, possibly from Old French darnel (a weed) or from Old English elements meaning "hidden nook".
- DarrellBoyFrom an English surname based on Norman French d'Airelle, a place in France.
- DarrenBoyOf uncertain origin; possibly from an Irish surname or created as a variant of Darrell.
- DarrylBoyA variant of Darrell, derived from a Norman French place name.
- DarwinBoyFrom an English surname coming from the Old English name Deorwine.
- DashBoyLikely inspired by the English word "dash", meaning speed or sudden movement.
- DashiellBoyPossibly from French de Chiel; the exact meaning is unknown.
- DaveBoyA short form of David.
- DaveyBoyA diminutive of David, the Hebrew name meaning "beloved".
- DavidaGirlA feminine form of David, the Hebrew name meaning "beloved".
- DavieBoyA diminutive of David, used in English and Scottish traditions.
- DavinBoyPossibly a variant of Devin influenced by the name David.
- DavinaGirlFeminine form of David, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'.
- DaviniaGirlAn elaboration of Davina with the suffix -ia, derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'beloved'.
- DavisBoyDerived from the surname Davis, meaning 'son of David', ultimately from the Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'.
- DavyBoyA diminutive form of David, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'.
- DawnGirlFrom the English word for the first light of day, ultimately derived from Old English meaning 'dayspring'.
- DawsonBoyAn English surname indicating descent from David, ultimately from the Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'.
- DaxBoyFrom a surname with uncertain origins, possibly drawing from a French place name or from an Old English personal name…
- DaxtonBoyA modern elaboration of Dax, influenced by similar contemporary names ending in -ton.
- DaynaGirlA feminine variant of Dana, derived from various possible roots including the Scandinavian form of Danielle or a name…
- DaytonBoyFrom an English place name meaning 'ditch town', derived from Old English words for a ditch or watercourse and a…
- DeaconBoyFrom the occupational surname for a church deacon, or directly from the vocabulary word referring to a clerical rank in…
- DeanBoyFrom an English surname originally referring to an official in charge of church or academic affairs, or to someone…
- DeannaGirlPossibly derived from Diana or created as a feminine counterpart to Dean, with roots suggesting 'divine' or 'valley'.
- DebGirlA short form of Deborah, from the Hebrew name meaning 'bee'.
- DebbiGirlA diminutive form of Deborah, from the Hebrew name meaning 'bee'.
- DebbieGirlA diminutive form of Deborah, from the Hebrew name meaning 'bee'.
- DebbyGirlA diminutive form of Deborah, from the Hebrew name meaning 'bee'.
- DebiGirlA diminutive form of Deborah, from the Hebrew name meaning 'bee'.
- DeborahGirlFrom Hebrew Devora, meaning "bee."
- DecemberGirlFrom the name of the twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar, derived from Latin meaning 'ten'.
- DederickBoyAn older English spelling of Derek, itself shortened from the Germanic Theodoric, "ruler of the people."
- DeeUnisexA short form of any name beginning with the letter D, or potentially a reference to the Dee River in Scotland.
- DeedeeGirlA nickname typically for names starting with the letter D.
- DeemerBoyA person who judges or decides; from Old English demere meaning 'judge'.
- DeforestBoyA person from the forest; derived from French meaning 'from the forest'.
- DelaneyGirlA surname used as a given name, meaning 'descendant of the challenger' in Irish.
- DelanoBoyFrom a place name meaning 'wetland' or 'swamp' in Gaulish; used as a given name through Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
- DelbertBoyA shortened form of Adelbert, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'noble and bright'.
- Delia (English)GirlA short form of longer names such as Adelia or Bedelia.
- DeliciaGirlPossibly derived from Latin deliciae meaning 'delight'; or possibly linked to the English adjective delicious.
- DelightGirlA state of great joy or pleasure; from the English word delight.
- DellUnisexA small valley or hollow in the landscape; from an Old English topographical term.
- DellaGirlA diminutive of Adela or Adelaide, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'noble'.
- DelmaGirlMost likely a shortened version of Adelma or a similar longer name.
- DelmarBoyFrom Old French words meaning 'of the pond': combining the preposition 'de' (from) with 'mare' (pond).
- DeloraGirlA modified form of Dolores, derived from Latin 'dolor' meaning 'pain' or 'sorrow'.
- DelphiaGirlLikely derived from Delphi, the ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo, possibly connected to a Greek word for 'womb'.
- DelroyBoyPossibly a variant or alteration of Leroy, which comes from Old French 'le roi' meaning 'the king'.
- DeltaGirlFrom the Greek letter Delta (Δ), the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. The term also describes a geographical…
- DemelzaGirlFrom Cornish origins, derived from words meaning 'fort' and the personal name 'Maeldaf': thus 'the fort of Maeldaf'.
- DemetriaGirlThe feminine form of Demetrius, built on the name of the Greek grain goddess Demeter.
- DenBoyA shortened form of Dennis, derived from Greek Dionysus, the name of the god of wine and theatre.
- DenaGirlPossibly a shortened form of feminine names ending in '-dena', or an English variant of Deanna, itself derived from a…
- DeneUnisexPossibly a variant of Dean, which comes from an English word referring to a valley or from a title of church authority…
- DenebBoyFrom Arabic dhanab, "tail".
- DenholmBoyA geographic name combining Old English elements for valley and water-surrounded land.
- DennisBoyDerived from the Greek god Dionysus or from Dionysos, meaning 'of Dionysus'.
- DennyBoyA short form of Dennis, derived from the Greek god Dionysus.
- DentonBoyA town in a valley; from Old English meaning 'valley town'.
- DenverUnisexA ford of the Danes; from Old English meaning 'Dane's ford'.
- DenzelBoyPossibly a variant of Denzil, derived from a Cornish place name meaning 'fort' or 'stronghold'.
- DenzilBoyFrom a Cornish place name, likely meaning 'fort' or 'stronghold'.
- DerbyUnisexA variant of Darby; from a place name meaning 'a settlement by deer'.
- DerekBoyA Low German form of Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'.
- DesBoyA short form of Desmond, derived from Old English meaning 'gracious' or 'south Munster'.
- DesiUnisexA diminutive used for names beginning with the Des- sound, such as Desmond or Desiree.
- DesmondBoyAn anglicized form of the Irish name meaning "south Munster", referring to a region in southern Ireland that was…
- DestinyGirlFrom the English word meaning "destiny" or "fate", ultimately derived from Latin destino meaning "to determine".
- DevereuxBoyFrom a surname of Norman ancestry, derived from the place name Evreux in northern France.
- DevinUnisexA name derived from either the Irish surname Devin or the English surname Devin, both indicating different geographical…
- DevonUnisexFrom the English county of Devon, named after the Dumnonii, a Celtic tribe that inhabited the region in ancient Britain.
- DewayneBoyA variant of Duane, combining the name with influences from Wayne through its spelling.
- DeweyBoyProbably a variant or anglicized form of Dewi, a Welsh name.
- DewittBoyDerived from a Dutch surname meaning "the white", anglicized into English usage.
- DexBoyA shortened form of Dexter, from Old English: "one who dyes", or from Latin: "right-handed, skilled".
- DexterBoyAn occupational name meaning "one who dyes" from Old English, which also aligns with the Latin word dexter…
- DeziUnisexA nickname form derived from Desmond or other names with a similar opening sound.
- DiGirlA shortened form of Diana, from Latin: "divine" or "devoted to God".
- DiamondGirlFrom the English word for the clear, colourless precious stone, traditionally the birthstone of April. The word traces…
- Dick (English)BoyA medieval diminutive of Richard, formed through sound changes influenced by Norman pronunciation conventions.
- DigbyBoyA place name combining Old English and Norse elements: the first refers to a water channel, the second to a settlement…
- DiggoryBoyLikely an Anglicized form of Degaré, possibly derived from French égaré meaning "lost one" or "strayed".
- DillonBoyA variant spelling of Dylan, influenced by the surname Dillon, which has a separate historical origin from the Welsh…
- DionneGirlThe feminine form of Dion, derived from the Greek god Dionysus.
- DiorUnisexFrom a French surname possibly derived from doré meaning "golden".
- DixieGirlFrom the term Dixie, referring to the southern United States, with uncertain etymological origins.
- DixonBoyFrom an English surname meaning "Dick's son", following the patronymic naming tradition.
- DizzyUnisexFrom the English word meaning "dizzy, lightheaded, or unbalanced", typically used as a nickname.
- DociaGirlAn archaic English name, likely a shortened form of Theodosia, the Greek name meaning "gift of god."
- DodieGirlA diminutive of Dorothy, used as an informal or affectionate form of the name.
- DollyGirlA diminutive form, primarily of Dorothy but also used for Dolores, derived from affectionate nickname patterns.
- DolphBoyA short form of Adolph, derived from Germanic roots meaning "noble wolf" or "noble bear".
- DomBoyA short form of Dominic, derived from the Late Latin Dominicus meaning "of the Lord".
- DominicBoyFrom the Late Latin Dominicus meaning "of the Lord", traditionally given to children born on Sunday.
- DominicaGirlFeminine form of Dominic, derived from Latin Dominicus meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to God".
- DonBoyShort form of Donald, from Old Norse Domhnall meaning "ruler of the world" or "world ruler".
- DonelleGirlFeminine form of Don, derived from the Old Norse Domhnall meaning "ruler of the world" or "world ruler".
- DonnaGirlDerives from Italian donna, the word for "lady" or "woman". Also functions as a feminine counterpart to Donald.
- DonnieBoyDiminutive of Donald, from Old Norse Domhnall meaning "ruler of the world" or "world ruler".
- DonnyBoyDiminutive of Donald, from Old Norse Domhnall meaning "ruler of the world" or "world ruler".
- DonovanBoyFrom an Irish surname, derived from Ó Donndubháin, itself from the given name Donndubán, containing dond (brown) and…
- DoranBoyFrom an Irish surname, derived from Ó Deoradháin, from the byname Deoradhán, which combines deoradh meaning "exile" or…
- DorcasGirlGreek for "gazelle"; the New Testament's Greek equivalent of the name Tabitha.
- DoreenGirlCombination of Dora, from Greek meaning "gift", and the diminutive suffix -een.
- DorettaGirlDiminutive of Dora, derived from Greek meaning "gift".
- DoriaGirlLikely derives from Dorian or represents an elaboration of Dora, from Greek meaning "gift".
- DorianBoyPossibly from the Dorians, an ancient Greek tribe, or from Greek dōron meaning "gift".
- DorindaGirlCombination of Dora, from Greek meaning "gift", and the diminutive suffix -inda.
- DorisGirlFrom the ancient Greek Δωρίς, meaning "Dorian woman," a woman of the Dorian people of ancient Greece.
- DorothyGirlFrom Greek dorotheos, meaning "gift of God", from dōron (gift) and theos (God).
- DoryGirlDiminutive of Dorothy ("gift of God") or Doris ("gift"), from Greek dōron meaning "gift".
- DotGirlDiminutive of Dorothy, from Greek meaning "gift of God".
- DottieGirlDiminutive of Dorothy, from Greek meaning "gift of God".
- DottyGirlDiminutive of Dorothy, from Greek meaning "gift of God".
- DougBoyShort form of Douglas, from Scottish meaning "dark river" or "dark water".
- DougieBoyDiminutive of Douglas, from Scottish meaning "dark river" or "dark water".
- DoveGirlDove refers to a type of bird traditionally associated with peace and purity.
- DoyleBoyDoyle derives from an Irish surname meaning descendant of Dubhghall, where Dubhghall combines elements referring to…
- DrakeBoyDrake means dragon, derived from historical bynames, and also refers to a male duck in modern English.
- DreBoyDre is a short form of Andre, which derives from the Greek name Andreas meaning manly or masculine.
- DreaGirlDrea is a short form of Andrea, which derives from Greek Andreas, meaning womanly or feminine in its feminine form.
- DreamGirlDream refers to visions that occur during sleep, as well as goals and aspirations people pursue.
- DredaGirlA short form of Etheldreda, the Old English name built from æðele, "noble," and þryð, "strength."
- DrewUnisexDrew is a short form of Andrew, which derives from Greek Andreas meaning manly or masculine, though it is used for…
- DrinaGirlDrina is a diminutive of Adriana or Alexandrina, both of which relate to place names and the concept of defending or…
- DriscollBoyDriscoll means descendant of the messenger, derived from the Irish surname referring to a messenger or herald.
- DruUnisexDru is a variant of Drew and can also serve as a short form of Drusilla, relating to the grape vine.
- DrummondBoyDrummond means ridge, derived from Gaelic and Scottish place names referring to elevated terrain.
- DuanaGirlDuana is the feminine form of Duane, derived from the Irish name Dubhán.
- DuaneBoyDuane derives from the Irish personal name Dubhán, combining elements related to dark or dusky coloring.
- DudleyBoyDudley means Dudda's clearing, derived from an Old English place name referring to a settlement or meadow.
- DuffBoyDuff means dark, derived from Gaelic and used as a descriptive surname.
- DukeBoyDuke refers to a noble title, derived from Latin dux meaning leader or commander.
- DulcibellaGirlFrom the Latin dulcis, "sweet," and bella, "beautiful" — together, "sweet and beautiful."
- DulcieGirlDulcie derives from Latin dulcis, meaning sweet or pleasant.
- DunstanBoyFrom the Old English dunn, "dark," and stan, "stone" — together, "dark stone."
- DurwardBoyDurward derives from an occupational term meaning door guard or gatekeeper.
- DustinBoyDustin derives from Old Norse Þórsteinn, combining elements for thunder and stone.
- DustyUnisexDusty comes from a nickname describing someone perceived as dusty or dust-covered, or as a diminutive of Dustin.
- DutchBoyFrom the word meaning relating to the Netherlands or the German language.
- DwayneBoyFrom Duane, possibly meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'.
- DwightBoyFrom the medieval name Diot, a diminutive of Dionysia, ultimately relating to Dionysius.
- DysonBoyDerived from a patronymic surname referring to descent from someone named Dye.
- EarlBoyA nobleman or warrior; from the aristocratic title.
- EarleenGirlFeminine form of Earl, meaning a noblewoman or warrior.
- EarleneGirlFeminine form of Earl, meaning a noblewoman or warrior.
- EarlineGirlFeminine form of Earl, meaning a noblewoman or warrior.
- EarthaGirlCombining 'earth' with the feminine suffix -a.
- EasterGirlNamed for the Christian holy day and the ancient spring goddess from which the holiday's name derives.
- EastonBoyA geographic term in Old English referring to an eastern settlement.