English names page 8 of 14
2,739 names from the English naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- KateyGirlA diminutive of Kate, derived from Katherine meaning pure.
- KatharineGirlA spelling of the Katherine/Katharina name family, with roots in ancient Greek.
- KatherinaGirlA Latinate form of Katherine, derived from ancient Greek roots.
- KatherineGirlA Greek name with multiple possible etymologies, perhaps linked to "purity", the goddess Hecate, ancient pain, or…
- KathiGirlDiminutive of Katherine.
- KathieGirlDiminutive of Katherine.
- KathlynGirlAnglicized form of Caitlín.
- KathrynGirlA shortened spelling of Katherine, maintaining the traditional pronunciation.
- KathyGirlDiminutive of Katherine.
- KatieGirlDiminutive of Kate, which is itself a short form of Katherine.
- KatyGirlDiminutive of Kate, a short form of Katherine.
- KayGirlA shortened form of Katherine and other names that begin with the letter K.
- KayceUnisexA variant spelling of Casey or Case, derived from either the initials K.C., from a surname, or from Irish origins.
- KayceeGirlFeminine variant of Casey, which can derive from the initials K.C., from a surname, or from Irish origins.
- KaylaGirlA modern coinage blending familiar sound components into a new name.
- KayleeGirlA modern name formed from familiar sound components.
- KayleenGirlA modern English name built from familiar sound elements.
- KayleighGirlA variant of Kaylee, combining the phonetic elements kay and leigh.
- KaylynGirlA contemporary name combining familiar sound elements.
- KeanBoyA variant of Kane, derived from an Irish surname.
- KeaneBoyA variant of Kane, derived from an Irish surname.
- KeatonBoyA surname-based given name with English place-name roots.
- KeefeBoyKeefe's meaning is uncertain, deriving from Irish naming traditions.
- KeeganBoyKeegan's meaning is uncertain, deriving ultimately from Irish traditions.
- KeelyGirlKeely means "slender" in Irish.
- KehlaniGirlKehlani likely means "heavenly" or relates to Hawaiian naming elements.
- KeighleyGirlKeighley means "clearing belonging to Cyhha", from an Old English place name.
- KeiraGirlKeira means "dark" or "black-haired" from Irish roots.
- KeithBoyKeith likely means "narrow water" from Scottish origins.
- KeithaGirlKeitha means "narrow water", the feminine form of Keith.
- KeldaGirlKelda possibly means "a spring" from Old Norse origins.
- KeliaGirlKelia's meaning is unknown; it may be an invented name.
- KellanBoyKellan's meaning is uncertain, possibly relating to swampy areas from Germanic roots.
- KellenBoyKellen possibly means "swampy area" from Germanic origins.
- KelseyUnisexKelsey means "Cenel's island" from Old English elements.
- KelvinBoyKelvin means "narrow water" from Scottish river origins.
- KempBoyKemp means "champion, athlete, or warrior" from Middle English origins.
- Ken (English)BoyKen's meaning is unknown in English traditions.
- Ken (English)BoyKen can mean "healthy" or "strong" depending on the kanji used.
- KendalUnisexKendal means "valley on the river Kent" from an English place name.
- KendallUnisexKendall means "valley on the river Kent" from an English place name.
- KendraGirlKendra means "woman from Kendal" or is the feminine form of Kendrick.
- KendrickBoyRoyal power or bold power, from Old English elements for royalty or boldness combined with power or rule.
- KenelmBoyBold helmet, from Old English elements for boldness and a protective covering.
- KennardBoyHardy or bold ruler, from Old English elements for bold leadership and valor.
- KennedyUnisexHelmeted head or misshapen head, from Irish Gaelic elements referring to appearance.
- KentBoyBorder or edge, from a Brythonic word referring to a geographical boundary.
- KentonBoySettlement with historical English origins, possibly relating to water or sovereignty.
- KenyaGirlThe one having stripes, from Kikuyu referring to Mount Kenya's appearance.
- KenyonBoyPlace name of uncertain meaning, possibly a royal enclosure or settlement.
- KenzieUnisexFair-haired or beautiful stranger, from Scottish Gaelic elements in Mackenzie.
- KeriGirlDark-haired or unclear, from Irish place name or given name sources.
- KermitBoyFrom the Manx and Irish surname Mac Diarmada, ultimately derived from the given name Diarmaid.
- KerryUnisexFrom the Irish county name Ciarraí, meaning "Ciar's people" or "descendants of Ciar".
- KesterBoyA shortened form of Christopher, derived from Greek Christophoros meaning "bearing Christ".
- KestrelGirlFrom the name of a small falcon, ultimately derived from Old French crecelle meaning "rattle" or "noisemaker"…
- KevBoyA short form or nickname for Kevin, derived from the Irish name Caoimhín.
- KevinBoyFrom the Irish name Caoimhín, composed of Old Irish cóem "dear, beloved, gentle" and gein "birth".
- KevynUnisexAn alternative spelling of Kevin, from the Irish name Caoimhín meaning "beloved birth".
- KiaraGirlDark-haired or clear, a modern English variant of Irish and Italian names.
- KieferBoyPine tree or barrel maker, from a German occupational or botanical surname.
- KikiGirlA diminutive form of names beginning with or containing the K sound.
- KimballBoyBold chief or chief warrior, from Welsh or Old English origins.
- KimberGirlFrom Kimberley, meaning clear meadow or fortress meadow from South African geographical sources.
- KimberlyGirlFrom Kimberley in South Africa, a place name that rose to prominence during the Boer War.
- KimberlynGirlFrom Kimberley with the feminine suffix -lyn, creating an elaborated form of the name.
- KimbraGirlFrom Kimberly as a diminutive form, suggesting affection or informality.
- KimmieGirlA playful diminutive of Kimberly or Kim, suggesting youth and affection.
- KimmyGirlA playful diminutive of Kimberly or Kim, suggesting approachability and youth.
- KingBoyThe word king, a title of authority and leadership, is used as a given name.
- KingsleyUnisexA place name meaning king's wood, from Old English elements.
- KingstonBoyA place name meaning king's town, from Old English elements.
- KinleyGirlAn English surname turned given name, most likely built on the personal name Finlay.
- KinseyGirlDerived from an Old English personal name meaning royal.
- KinsleyGirlA place name meaning clearing belonging to Cyne, from Old English elements.
- KipBoyFrom a nickname, probably derived from the English word kipper, a male salmon.
- KiplingBoyAn English surname originating from a place name in England.
- KirbyUnisexDerived from a place name meaning church settlement, from Old Norse elements.
- KirkBoyDerived from a word meaning church, from Old Norse via Greek.
- KirrilyGirlAn elaboration of Kiri, possibly related to names meaning light or sun.
- KitUnisexA diminutive of Christopher or Katherine.
- KittieGirlA diminutive of Katherine.
- KittyGirlA familiar form of Katherine, meaning "pure".
- KizzieGirlA pet form of Keziah, from Hebrew Yehezqel: "God strengthens".
- KizzyGirlA pet form of Keziah, from Hebrew Yehezqel: "God strengthens".
- KnoxBoyFrom a Scottish surname derived from place names called Knock, meaning "round hill" in Gaelic.
- KnuteBoyA variant of Knut, from Old Norse Knutr: "knot".
- KodaBoyFrom Lakota or Dakota, a Native American language: "friend" or "companion".
- KoriGirlThe feminine form of Corey, from Old Norse Kori or from Irish Cór: "seething pool" or "cauldron".
- KourtneyGirlA variant spelling of Courtney, from Old French court: "short".
- KrisUnisexAn abbreviation for Scandinavian names such as Kristian and Kristoffer, ultimately deriving from Greek Christos…
- KristiGirlA diminutive of Christina or Christine, from Greek Christos: "anointed".
- KristiaGirlA diminutive of Christina, derived from Latin meaning anointed.
- KristieGirlA diminutive of Christina or Christine, derived from Latin meaning anointed.
- KristyGirlA diminutive of Christina or Christine, derived from Latin meaning anointed.
- KrystleGirlA variant of Crystal, derived from a word for a clear mineral or glass.
- KylaGirlA girls' version of Kyle or a blend of fashionable phonetic elements.
- KylanBoyA modern created name combining phonetic elements from Kyle and Rylan.
- KyleBoyDerived from Scottish place names meaning narrows, channel, or strait, from Gaelic.
- KylerBoyA modern name combining phonetic elements, possibly from Kyle and Tyler, or related to the surname Kyler.
- KylieGirlAttributed to mean boomerang in the Nyungar language of Australian Aboriginal peoples, or a feminine adaptation of Kyle.
- KynastonBoyAn English place name combining Old English elements for a personal name and settlement.
- KyraGirlA variant of Kira, sometimes considered a feminine form of the masculine name Cyrus, which comes from Persian roots…
- KyronBoyA modern English name, either a variant of Kieran (an Irish name meaning "dark" or "little dark one") or an invented…
- KysonBoyAn invented name using the phonetic elements found in similar modern names like Bryson and Tyson.
- LaceyUnisexDerived from the surname Lacy, which comes from a Norman place name, possibly of Gaulish origin.
- LacyUnisexFrom a surname derived from Lassy, a town in Normandy, possibly of Gaulish origin deriving from a personal name…
- LairdBoyA Scottish word denoting an estate owner of significant social standing.
- LakeUnisexFrom the English word for an inland body of water, ultimately derived from Latin lacus.
- LakelynnGirlAn elaboration of Lake, combining the nature word with the popular feminine suffix -lyn.
- LaliaGirlA short form of Eulalia, a name derived from Greek meaning "well-spoken" or "eloquent".
- LallieGirlA diminutive of Lalage, a classical name from Greek meaning "to chat" or "to babble".
- LallyGirlA diminutive of Lalage, a classical name from Greek meaning "to chat" or "to babble".
- LamarBoyA surname with French Normandy roots referring to a body of water.
- LamontBoyA Scottish surname with Norse-Gaelic heritage referring to a legal official.
- LanaGirlA short form of Alana or Svetlana, names with different origins but sharing the same short form in English.
- LanceBoyPossibly from Lanzo, a short form of Germanic names with the land element, or from the Old French word for spear.
- LandonBoyAn Old English place name referring to an elevated terrain feature.
- LaneBoyA surname from the English word for a narrow road or pathway.
- LaneyGirlA diminutive of Elaine, ultimately derived from Helen or Hellen, of Greek origin meaning "bright" or "shining light".
- LanfordBoyAn Old English place name referring to an extended river crossing.
- LangdonBoyA person from a long hill, derived from Old English lang (long) and dun (hill).
- LangstonBoyA place name derived from Old English words for 'long' and 'stone', originally referring to a settlement in a location…
- LannyBoyA short form for any name that starts with Lan-, such as Lance or Landon.
- LaraGirlA short form of Larisa, ultimately from an ancient Roman family name.
- LarissaGirlA Greek mythological name of unknown meaning, borne by a nymph linked to the city of Larissa.
- LarkGirlFrom the English word for a small songbird known for its melodious morning song.
- LarryBoyA short form of Laurence, ultimately from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'.
- LauraGirlFrom Latin laurus meaning 'laurel', symbolizing victory and honour in ancient Rome.
- LaureenGirlAn elaboration and variant form of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LaurelGirlFrom the laurel tree, ultimately from Latin laurus, symbolizing victory and honour.
- LaurenUnisexA variant or feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'.
- LaurenaGirlAn elaboration of Lauren, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- Laurence (English)BoyFrom Latin Laurentius, literally 'from Laurentum', an ancient Roman city.
- LaurenciaGirlThe feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'.
- LaureneGirlAn elaboration of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LauressaGirlA diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LaurissaGirlAn elaboration of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LavenderGirlFrom the English word for the aromatic flowering plant, or the pale purple colour it produces.
- LaverneUnisexFrom an alder tree, ultimately from the Gaulish word for alder.
- LavonneGirlA blend of the prefix 'La' with Yvonne, combining phonetic elements from both parts.
- LawrenceBoyOne from Laurentum, a city in ancient Latium, or a laurel wearer.
- LawrieBoyShort form of Lawrence, from Latin Laurentius: "from Laurentum".
- LawsonBoySon of Laurence or son of Lawrence.
- LaytonBoyA town with a leek garden.
- LazBoyInformal shortening of Larry or Laurence.
- LeahGirlProbably from a Hebrew word meaning "weary" or "grieved."
- LeannGirlA combination of Lee and Ann.
- LeannaGirlPossibly a variant of Liana, or a combination of Lee and Anna.
- LeanneGirlA combination of Lee and Anne.
- LeanoraGirlA shortened form of Eleanora.
- LeatriceGirlPossibly a combination of Leah and Beatrice.
- LeciaGirlA shortened form of Alicia, Felicia, or Letitia.
- LedgerBoyDerived from the Germanic name Leutgar, meaning 'people's spear'.
- LeeUnisexFrom a clearing or meadow.
- LeeannGirlA combination of Lee and Ann.
- LeftyBoyDescriptive nickname for a left-handed person.
- LegacyUnisexSomething inherited from a predecessor; heritage or bequest.
- LegendBoyA story about the past or a heroic character from such a story.
- LeighUnisexFrom a clearing or meadow, variant spelling of Lee.
- LeightonUnisexA town with a leek garden.
- LeithUnisexDamp or wet, from the Gaelic word for these qualities.
- LelandBoyFallow land, from Old English elements denoting an uncultivated field.
- LemBoyShort for Lemuel, meaning dedicated to God or spoken for by God.
- LemoineBoyThe monk, from French le moine.
- LenBoyShort for Leonard, meaning brave lion.
- LennieUnisexDiminutive of Leonard, meaning brave lion.
- LennonUnisexLover, derived from the Irish byname Leannán.
- LennoxUnisexPlace of elms, derived from the Gaelic name for a Scottish district.
- LennyBoyDiminutive of Leonard, meaning brave lion.
- LenoraGirlLight, from Eleanor and Elenora, ultimately from Greek elements meaning bright or shining.
- LenoreGirlLight, derived from Eleanor meaning bright or shining.
- LenoxBoyPlace of elms, variant of Lennox from a Scottish district name.
- LeolaGirlLion, feminine form of Leo derived from Latin leo.
- LeonaGirlLion, feminine form of Leon derived from Latin leo.
- LeonardBoyBrave lion, from Old German elements meaning lion and brave or hardy.
- LeontyneGirlLioness, derived from Greek elements meaning lion and woman or feminine.
- LeroyBoyThe king, from French le roi.
- LesBoyShort form of Leslie or Lester.
- LesiaGirlA shortened form of Alesia, likely stemming from Greek origins meaning protective or defender.
- LeslieUnisexDerived from a place name and a plant, the name may relate to a Scottish location and the concept of a garden or…
- LessieGirlA diminutive and affectionate variant related to names containing the 'les' sound, particularly Leslie.
- LesterBoyThe name connects to a place in central England and the Roman military tradition through its location etymology.
- LetaGirlThe meaning is uncertain; it may derive from Latin roots meaning glad or happy, or it may be a shortened form of longer…
- LethaGirlLikely a short form of Alethea or Aletha, potentially derived from Greek roots meaning truth or reality.
- LetitiaGirlFrom Latin meaning joy and happiness, the name embodies positive emotional connotations from its classical roots.
- LetticeGirlA medieval English form of Letitia, from the Latin word for "joy" or "gladness."
- LettieGirlAn affectionate diminutive connected to Lettice, the medieval English form of Letitia (joy, happiness).
- LettyGirlA diminutive form of Lettice, connecting to the Latin root meaning joy and happiness.
- Lew (English)BoyOften a short form of Lewis (French origin meaning famous warrior) or Llewellyn (Welsh origin meaning lion-like).
- LewinBoyDerived from the Old English name Leofwine, combining elements meaning beloved and friend.
- LewisBoyA medieval English form of Louis, stemming from Germanic roots related to fame and warrior traditions.
- LexBoyA short form of Alexander, deriving from Greek roots meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexaGirlA shortened form of Alexandra or Alexa, ultimately deriving from Greek meaning defender of people.
- LexiGirlA diminutive form of Alexandra or Alexis, derived from Greek meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexiaGirlA short form of Alexia, deriving from Greek meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexieGirlA diminutive form of Alexandra or Alexis, derived from Greek meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexineGirlA diminutive form of Alexandra, derived from Greek meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexusGirlA short form of Alexus (itself derived from the Greek Alexandra), deriving from Greek meaning defender or protector.
- LexyGirlDefender of humankind.