English names page 5 of 14
2,739 names from the English naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- EbenBoyStone of help; from Hebrew Ebenezer.
- EbenezerBoyStone of help, from Hebrew referring to a memorial erected by Samuel in the Old Testament.
- EdBoyAbbreviated form derived from Edward (wealthy guardian) or Edmund (rich protector).
- EddieUnisexDiminutive of Edward (wealthy guardian) or Edmund (rich protector).
- EddyBoyAn informal diminutive connected to Edward (wealthy guardian) or Edmund (rich protector).
- EdgarBoyOld English Ēadgār: "wealth, fortune" + "spear".
- EdieGirlDiminutive of Edith, from Old English elements meaning 'wealth' and 'battle'.
- EdisonBoySon of Eda or son of Adam, from an English surname.
- EdithGirlCombining Old English words for wealth and combat.
- EdmundBoyFrom the Old English ead, "wealth, fortune," and mund, "protection" — together, "wealthy protector."
- EdnaGirlHebrew for "pleasure" or "delight", from a root meaning to take delight in something.
- EdricBoyOld English for "wealthy ruler" or "fortunate ruler", from elements meaning wealth and rule.
- EdwardBoyWealthy protector, derived from Old English elements meaning wealth and guard.
- EdwinBoyWealthy friend, derived from Old English elements meaning wealth and friend.
- EdwinaGirlWealthy friend (feminine form), derived from Old English elements meaning wealth and friend.
- EdythaGirlWealthy battle-maiden, an elaboration of Edith.
- EffieGirlWell-spoken, derived from the Greek name Euphemia.
- EgbertBoyBright edge, derived from Old English elements meaning edge and bright.
- EglantineGirlPrickly flower, referring to the sweetbrier rose.
- EgyptUnisexHouse of the soul of Ptah, the ancient Egyptian origin of the modern nation's name.
- ElaineGirlBright, derived from Helen, ultimately from a Greek root meaning sun or bright.
- EldonBoyElla's hill, derived from a surname place name in Old English.
- EldredBoyOld counsel, derived from Old English elements meaning old and counsel.
- EleaGirlBright one, a short form of Eleanor.
- EleanorGirlBright one; the Occitan Alienòr passed through Old French to medieval England.
- ElfledaGirlA Middle English spelling standing for two Old English names built on "noble" or "elf" joined to an uncertain second…
- ElfredaGirlOld English for "elf strength", from elements meaning elf and strength.
- ElijahBoy"My God is Yahweh", from Hebrew roots naming the God of Israel.
- EliotBoyThe Lord is my God, derived from the Hebrew name Elijah.
- ElizaGirlGod's oath, derived from the Hebrew name Elizabeth.
- ElizabethGirl"My God is an oath" or "God is my oath", from a Hebrew name built on the words for God and oath.
- EllaGirlBright one; short form of Eleanor, Ellen, and names starting with El-.
- ElleGirlShe (French) or bright one (as a diminutive of Eleanor).
- EllenGirlBright one, a short form of Eleanor and Eleonora.
- ElleryUnisexPossibly derived from an ancient name, given modern currency as an English surname and adopted for given names.
- EllieGirlA cheerful diminutive meaning 'bright, shining' or expressing devotion and nobility.
- EllingtonUnisexA name suggestive of place and tradition.
- ElliotUnisexDerived from the medieval name Elias, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
- ElliottUnisexDerived from the medieval name Elias, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
- EllisUnisexDerived from Elis, a medieval vernacular form of Elias, or an Anglicized form of Welsh Elisedd.
- EllyGirlA cheerful diminutive expressing devotion and nobility, derived from Eleanor, Ellen, Elizabeth and similar names.
- ElmerBoyDerived from Old English elements meaning 'noble' and 'famous' or 'renowned'.
- ElnoraGirlA contracted form expressing devotion and nobility, derived from Eleanora.
- ElodieGirlDerived from Alodia, of uncertain ultimate origin, suggesting nobility or foreign heritage.
- EloiseGirlDerived from Germanic roots meaning 'healthy' and 'wide', or possibly associated with Greek 'sun'.
- ElroyBoyDerived from the French name Leroy, meaning 'the king', with the Spanish definite article 'el' substituted for the…
- ElsdonBoyA location-based name with Old English roots.
- ElsieGirlA cheerful diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God'.
- EltonBoyA surname-derived name with geographic and historical significance.
- ElvisBoyUncertain etymology; possibly connected to Alvis, Elwin, or through an uncommon surname.
- ElwoodBoyA location-based name with nature imagery and Old English roots.
- ElyseGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God', with a modern spelling twist.
- EmGirlA short form of Emily or Emma, capturing the friendly quality of either name.
- EmberGirlDerived directly from the English word for a glowing coal or spark remaining from a fire.
- EmberlyGirlA modern elaboration of Ember, influenced by the popular -ly suffix found in names like Kimberly.
- EmberlynnGirlA modern elaboration combining Ember with the fashionable -lynn suffix.
- EmeraldGirlThe green precious stone, traditionally the birthstone of May. According to tradition, the emerald imparts love to the…
- EmersonUnisexA name derived from an English surname, originally conveying descent from the name Emery.
- EmersynGirlA feminine variant of Emerson, formed by changing the final vowel to a more distinctly feminine ending.
- EmeryUnisexNorman French form of Emmerich, an Old Germanic name, and also associated with emery, the hard black substance used for…
- EmileBoyEnglish form of the French Émile, derived from the Latin family name Aemilius.
- EmmaGirlOriginally a short form of Old Germanic names beginning with irmin, meaning "whole" or "great".
- EmmalynGirlA modern name combining Emma with the fashionable -lyn suffix, or serving as a variant of Emmeline.
- EmmelineGirlDerived from the Old French diminutive Emeline of names with the Germanic element amal, signifying "unceasing"…
- EmmetBoyA variant of Emmett, derived from a diminutive of the given name Emma.
- EmmettBoyFrom an English surname derived from a diminutive of the given name Emma.
- EmmieGirlA diminutive of Emma or Emily, used as an independent given name.
- EmmittBoyA variant spelling of Emmett, derived from a diminutive of the given name Emma.
- EmmyGirlA diminutive of Emma or Emily, used as an independent given name across English and other languages.
- EmmylouGirlA combination of Emmy and Lou, merging two established names into one.
- EnidGirlLikely stemming from the Welsh word enaid, which means "soul", "spirit" or "life".
- EnnisBoyFrom an Irish surname derived from inis, meaning "island".
- EnolaGirlThe meaning is unknown; possibly a name created for literary purposes.
- EpiphanyGirlFrom the Christian festival on January 6 commemorating the visit of the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. In…
- EppieGirlA pet form of Euphemia, itself from Greek words meaning "well-spoken" or "of good repute"; occasionally used instead as…
- EricaGirlFeminine form of Eric, or a reference to the heather plant.
- ErinGirlThe anglicized form of Éireann, the Irish name for Ireland.
- ErmaGirlA variant of Irma, possibly from the Old High German word for whole or universal.
- ErmintrudeGirlFrom Germanic elements meaning "whole, universal" and "strength": the English spelling of the Continental name…
- ErnBoyA short form of Ernest.
- ErnestBoyDerived from Old High German, meaning serious or earnest.
- ErnieBoyA diminutive of Ernest.
- ErrolBoyFrom a Scottish surname, possibly meaning projecting height.
- ErskineBoyFrom a Scottish town name, possibly meaning projecting height in Gaelic.
- EsméUnisexFrom Old French, meaning esteemed or loved.
- EsméeGirlThe feminine form of Esmé.
- EsmondBoyFrom Old English elements meaning grace and protection.
- EssenceGirlFrom the English word essence, meaning scent or fundamental quality.
- EssieGirlA diminutive of Estelle or Esther.
- EstaGirlA diminutive of Esther.
- EstellaGirlA Latinate form of Estelle, from the Latin stella meaning star.
- EstelleGirlFrom Old French, meaning star.
- EstherGirlUsually explained as coming from a Persian word for "star," though some scholars connect it instead to Ishtar, the…
- EthanBoyFrom a Hebrew word meaning "firm," "enduring" or "steadfast."
- EthelGirlFrom Old English meaning noble.
- EthelbertBoyFrom Old English elements meaning "noble" and "bright" or "famous."
- EthelindaGirlFrom Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "soft, tender": the English spelling of the name Adallinda.
- EthelredBoyOld English for "noble counsel," from æðele "noble" and ræd "counsel, advice."
- EthelynGirlA diminutive of Ethel.
- EttaGirlA short form of Henrietta or other names ending in -etta.
- EttieGirlA diminutive of Henrietta or other names ending in -etta or -ette.
- EugeneBoyFrom the Greek elements meaning "well born", composed of eu (good) and genes (born).
- EulaGirlShort form of Eulalia, ultimately from the Greek meaning "sweetly speaking" or "eloquent".
- EuphemiaGirlGreek for "well-spoken" or "of good reputation," from eu "good" and phemi "to speak."
- EustaceBoyFrom Greek origins, likely meaning "fruitful" or "productive", though the etymology is disputed.
- EustaciaGirlFeminine form of Eustace, likely from Greek origins meaning "fruitful" or "productive".
- EvangelineGirlFrom Greek elements meaning "good news", composed of eu (good) and angelma (news, message).
- EvansBoyDerived from the Welsh surname Evans, which traces its ancestry to Evan, a Welsh name meaning young warrior.
- EveGirlHebrew for "to breathe" or "to live," from the root of ḥawa and ḥaya.
- EveleenGirlEither a diminutive of Eve meaning "life", or a variant of Evelyn derived from a surname based on the given name…
- EvelinaGirlLatinate elaboration of Aveline, ultimately meaning "desired" or "wished for".
- EvelynUnisexFrom an English surname derived from the given name Aveline, ultimately meaning "desired" or "wished for".
- EverUnisexSimply from the English word "ever", meaning at any time or always, ultimately derived from Old English æfre.
- EveraldBoyFrom Germanic elements, likely meaning "boar" and "power" or "strength", referring to a fierce warrior.
- EverardBoyFrom Germanic elements meaning "boar" and "hard" or "strong", combining the fierce animal with strength.
- EverestUnisexNamed after Mount Everest, the planet's tallest peak, which honors British surveyor George Everest (1790-1866).
- EverettBoyFrom an English surname derived from the given name Everard, which means "boar hard" from Germanic elements.
- EverlyGirlFrom the English surname Everly, itself derived from a place name composed of Old English elements meaning "boar" and…
- EvieGirlDiminutive of Eve meaning "life", or of Evelyn derived from the surname based on Aveline.
- EvvieGirlA variant diminutive of Eve meaning "life", or of Evelyn derived from the surname based on Aveline.
- EwartBoyFrom an English and Scottish surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to Edward or derived from a place name.
- EzraBoyHebrew for "help," from the same root as ezer.
- FableGirlDerived from the English word for a story that teaches a lesson, with roots in Latin fabula.
- FaithGirlFrom the English word "faith", meaning belief or trust, ultimately from Latin fido meaning "to trust".
- FallonGirlFrom the Irish surname meaning "leader", derived from the Irish Gaelic Ó Fallamháin based on the given name Fallamhán.
- FancyGirlInclined to like or love something, or resembling an ornamental or decorative object.
- FannyGirlA diminutive of Frances, Françoise, or Stéphanie.
- FarleyBoyOne who dwells in a clearing of ferns.
- FarrellBoyDescendant of Fearghal, an Irish name meaning supremely valorous.
- FavourUnisexDerived from the English word meaning approval, preferential treatment or goodwill, ultimately from Latin faveo.
- FawnGirlA young deer.
- FayUnisexA fairy; one who is magical or enchanted.
- FeliciaGirlLatin for "happy" or "fortunate," the feminine form of Felix.
- FelicityGirlHappiness or good fortune.
- FemieGirlA short form of Euphemia, meaning speaker of good words.
- FentonBoyA settlement in a marshy place.
- FerdieBoyA short form of Ferdinand, meaning bold traveler or one prepared for a journey.
- FerdyBoyA short form of Ferdinand, meaning bold traveler or one prepared for a journey.
- FernGirlA delicate plant with feathery fronds.
- FestusBoyFrom the Latin adjective festus, describing a day set aside for a festival or holiday.
- FilbertBoyA form of Philibert, derived from Germanic roots meaning very bright.
- FinleyUnisexOne with fair-haired characteristics, or the fair-haired warrior.
- FinneganBoyDescendant of Fionnagán, from the name Fionn meaning fair or white-haired.
- FisherBoyOne who fishes; a fisherman.
- FitzBoySon of; a patronymic prefix indicating descent.
- FitzroyBoySon of the king; royal offspring.
- FlanaganBoyDescendant of Flannagán, from the Irish word for blood red.
- FlanneryGirlDescendant of Flannghal, from the Irish words for red and valour.
- FletcherBoyOne who makes arrows.
- FlickUnisexA quick, light movement or touch; also used as a diminutive of Felicity.
- FlintBoyA hard type of rock that produces sparks when struck against steel, traditionally used for starting fires.
- FloGirlA short form of Florence or Flora, both names related to flowers and flourishing.
- FloellaGirlAn elaborated form of Flo, a short name for Florence or Flora, both relating to flowers and flourishing.
- FloraGirlLatin for "flower," from flos, floris.
- FlorenceUnisexProsperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius or Florentia, names related to flourishing and wealth.
- FlorettaGirlA Latinate diminutive of Flora, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
- FlorrieGirlA diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
- FlorryGirlA variant spelling of Florrie, a diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
- FlossieGirlA diminutive of Florence, meaning prosperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius.
- FlowerGirlDirectly from the English word flower, referring to the blossoming plant and the natural beauty it represents.
- FloyGirlA diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
- FlynnBoyAn Anglicized Irish surname that comes from Ó Floinn, a family name tracing back to the personal name Flann, with…
- FordBoyFrom the English surname derived from a place name meaning "ford" (a shallow river crossing) in Old English.
- ForrestBoyFrom the English surname meaning "forest", originally given to a person who lived near or worked in a forest.
- FosterBoyAn English form of Vaast, derived from the Latin Faustus, meaning fortunate or lucky.
- FoxBoyFrom the English word fox referring to the wild animal, or from the surname Fox, originally given as a nickname.
- FranceneGirlAn English variant of Francine, the feminine form of Francis, ultimately derived from Latin meaning "French" or "of the…
- FrancesGirlThe feminine form of Francis, derived from the Latin Franciscus meaning "French" or "of the Franks".
- FrancisUnisexFrom the Late Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman" or "of the Franks", ultimately derived from the Germanic tribe and…
- FrankBoyDerived from the Frankish people, possibly relating to a spear.
- FrankieUnisexA diminutive of Frank or Frances, meaning peaceful or free.
- FranklinBoyOne who is free; from Middle English denoting someone with independent status.
- FrannieGirlA diminutive of Frances, meaning free or peaceful.
- FrannyUnisexA diminutive of Francis or Frances, meaning free or peaceful.
- FredBoyInformal reduction of Frederick, meaning peaceful ruler.
- FredaGirlInformal version of longer English names with 'fred' or 'freda' components.
- FreddieUnisexA diminutive of Frederick or Freda, meaning peaceful ruler or peaceful.
- FreddyBoyInformal form of Frederick and related names sharing the 'fred' root.
- FrederickBoyPeaceful ruler, derived from Germanic roots meaning peace and ruler, king.
- FreemanBoyOne who possesses liberty; a person of independent status in feudal times.
- FridayBoyDerived from the weekday name in English, honouring the Norse goddess Frigg.
- FronaGirlA diminutive of Sophronia, from Greek roots meaning prudent or wise.
- FulkBoyA short form of Germanic names built on the Frankish and Old High German word for “people.”
- FultonBoyFrom a place name meaning bird hill, derived from Old English.
- GabbyGirlA diminutive of Gabrielle, from Hebrew meaning God is my strength.
- GabeBoyA short form of Gabriel, from Hebrew meaning God is my strength.
- GageBoyEvaluation or security deposit; historically associated with appraisers and creditors.
- GailGirlA short form of Abigail, from Hebrew meaning my father's joy.
- GailaGirlAn elaborated form of Gail, derived from Hebrew meaning my father's joy.
- GaleUnisexJovial; also coincides with the English word for a strong wind or storm.
- GalenBoyCalm, peaceful, from the Greek root meaning calm.
- GallagherBoyDescendant of one who lives in a foreign land, from Irish roots.
- GardeniaGirlA name taken from the tropical flowering plant.
- GarethBoyPossibly from Welsh gwrhyd "valour" or gwair "hay", though the origin is uncertain.
- GarfieldBoyA triangular field, from Old English words for triangle and field.
- GarlandBoyA triangular plot of land, from Old English elements for triangle and land.
- GarnetUnisexA surname-derived name, possibly referring to a person who made hinges or deriving from the Norman name Guarin.
- GarretBoyA variant spelling related to Gerald or Gerard, derived from Germanic roots for spear and power.
- GarrettBoyA name derived from Gerald or Gerard, with Germanic roots meaning spear and power or strength.
- GarrickBoyAn oak tree grove, from Occitan roots.