Adolfo is a Spanish and Italian variant of the Germanic name Adolf.
Nickname for Al- names.
Transferred use of surname. John Alden was one of the passengers on the 'Mayflower', and his son, also called John, was accused during the Salem witch trials.
From the Old English elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'ræd' (counsel).
Alfred the Great was King of the Anglo-Saxons in southern England in the 9th century. His reign was well-documented by a contemporary Welsh Monk named Asser, in his 'Life of Kin
Portuguese, Spanish and Italian form of Alfred.
The name has been borne by various South American Presidents: Alfredo Stroessner - President of Paraguay from 1954 to 89, Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso - President of Cuba from 1921 to 25, Alfredo P
From the Old English elements 'ald' (old) and 'tun' (town, village).
Probably from the Old English elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'wine' (friend).
Alvin and the Chipmunks was a cartoon about a chipmunk band.
Surname, from one of several Middle English personal names.
It might mean ‘son of Hann’, ‘son of Hand’, ‘son of Agnes', or even ‘son of Anselm’.
Occupational name for a bow-man or one who used or made bows and arrows. Used interchangably as a given, or first, name and a surname.
Nickname for names starting with "Arch" such as Archibald or Archer.
From the Old English 'aesc' - ash tree, and 'tun' - settlement.
The name is borne by American actor Ashton Kutcher.
Transferred use of the Scandinavian surname
Of ultimately Greek origins, brought to English via Latin.
Either from the Old English 'blæc' (black, dark) or 'blac' (bright, shining). Originally a surname this is now also used as a given name. Blake's 7 was a British science fiction TV series, shown in the late 1970s. The main character was named Roj Blake.
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, USA. Its name is a contraction of "Botolph's town"; St. Botolph is an English patron saint of farmers and the Danish patron saint of travellers.
Nickname for Bradley. Borne by popular American actor Brad Pitt.
Braden can come from an Old English word meaning "broad" or "wide," and can also be derived from the Irish surname "O Bradáin," meaning "son of the salmon."
Surname from the Old English words 'brad' (broad) and 'ford' (ford). Several places in England bear this name, the largest being a city in West Yorkshire.
Variant spelling of the surname Bradley.
One of the many variations of Brayden.
Originally a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "broom hill" in Old English. Brandon is the name of the second-largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and is the name of several towns throughout the U.S. and U.K.
Brandyn is a modern respelling of Brandon.
Trendy modern respelling of the traditional form Braden.
Trendy modern respelling of the legitimate form Braden.
Modern trendy coinage that came into being with the popularity of name like Brandon, Braydon, Kaylen etc.
The exact meaning of this name is unknown and has no traceble etymolgy. On can assume there is some sort of tie to Braden or Brandon,
Modern trendy coinage that came into being with the popularity of name like Brandon, Braydon, Kaylen etc.
The exact meaning of this name is unknown and has no traceable etymology. One can assume there is some sort of tie to Braden or Brando
Originated as a surname for those who lived by or in an area that had been burned. Also comes from a old Celtic word that meant "steep" or "steep hill" and was granted to those living on one.
It was also a reference to those who had been
Respelling of Bryson.
Author Bill Bryson is a famous bearer of Bryson as a surname. Bryson is relatively popular in the southern states of the USA, in particular being the 49th most popular name in South Carolina in 2006.
Buddy may be taken as a variant of the surname Budd.
It is also the English vocabulary word for "a good friend".
Drummer Buddy Rich, ground dbreaking rock-n-roller Buddy Holly, actor and comedian Buddy Hackett, actor Buddy Ebsen and baseball
This surname came from the Old English 'byre' (byre) and was used to refer to someone who lived at the cattle sheds or was employed there.
Cade is a surname with three separate English origins. It may be from an Old English first name which originally denoted something round or lumpy and swollen. Cade may also be derived from the Middle English word for barrel, thus denoting a barrel-maker.
The meaning and origin of Caden is unknown, though it is possible that it is derived from a Gaelic surname ultimately meaning "battle."
A respelling of the name Caden.
A place name used as both surname and, occasionally, first name, possibly meaning 'winding valley'. Camden is a famously bohemian area of London.
In English, a "carter" is someone who carries materials in a cart. Carter is a common English surname, though it has recently gained popularity as boys' first name in English-speaking countries. As a surname, famous bearers include US President Jimmy Car
At first a placename based on the Celtic name of a nearby river it later made the transfer to surname and finally in the twentieth century to given name.
Chad is a country in central Africa. Lake Chad is a large wetland area in the country.
St Chad was an early English saint, who was Bishop of Northumbria and later Bishop of Mercia.
Name composed of the Old-English element 'ceadda' and the Germanic 'rijk'. The latter is one of the most common Germanic name elements and has been associated with 'powerful, might' but the meaning of 'ceadda' is uncertain.
Chandler was a main character on the popular American television show "Friends".
In English, to "chase" means to hunt or pursue. Until about twenty years ago, Chase was encountered most frequently as a surname; it is now among the top 100 names for boys in the U.S.
Based on Clarensis, a Latinisation which meant 'of Clare' or 'property of Clare'. It was the name of a dukedom created in 1362 by king Edward III for his son Lionel. The dukedom was named for the heiress of the Clare family whom Lionel married. Clarence c
Clark is a common surname and appears in several American place names. It was the middle name of 31st American President, Herbert Clark Hoover.
Clark Gable was an Academy-award winning actor, famous for his role of Rhett Butler in 'Gone wit
English habituation surname that became, at one point, popular to use as a first name. Currently, Cleveland is well known as the most populous city in the state of Ohio, as well as being home to the Rock and Toll Hall of Fame.
Famous bearer
Could also mean 'fence settlement' from old English.
Famous bearers include American President Bill Clinton and his wife, Secretary of State, Hilary Rodham Clinton, funk musician George Clinton.
Colby is perhaps best known for being the name of a type of cheese, first made in Colby, Wisconsin. It is also the name of small liberal-arts college in the U.S.
Perhaps came into first-name use as a nickname for Nicholas. Cole is also a common surname, derived from the Old English "cola," meaning "coal." Perhaps the most well-known Cole in history is "Old King Cole," the subject of an English nursery-rhyme.
"Colt" can be used as a nickname for Colton.
"Colt" is also a well known U.S. firearms manufacturer.
"Colten" or "Colton" is a place name - Cola was an Old English name.
"Colten" or "Colton" is a place name. "Coal town" is one likely translation, but many places called Colton originated as "Cola's town," where Cola was an Old English first name.
Transferred use of the surname. It serves as a short form for the names Curtis and Conrad as well.
A name of uncertain origin, probably based on the names Darius or Dorian.
Respelling of Darian.
Darnell is a name that has become a given name but originated as an Old English habituation surname given to or taken by those who lived in a hidden copse or a hard to find area. Another line of etymology points to an Old French origination brought to En
From the Old English name "Deorwine," "dear friend."
Most common as a surname, though it has come into popular use as a first name in the U.S. Perhaps the most famous bearer of this name was naturalist Charles Darwin, who authored "The Ori
Dawson gained popularity as a first name in the American teen drama "Dawson's Creek."
Could either be derived from Dalton or Deighton hence the different meaning possibilities.
A deacon is the name given to someone who works in the Christian church but is not a priest or minister - the role can change from denomination to denomination. As a verb, to deacon has various meanings. It can mean 'to pack fruit or vegetables so that on
A dean can also be a member of the clergy or, in universities and similar, someone with control over a certain academic department.
Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti) was an American actor and musician, and was a member of the 'Rat Pack'
Modern coinage; combination of the preffix 'de' with the Spanish name Juan.
Destin has no known meaning, and is most likely a variant on the name Dustin. There is a well known tourist destination in Florida called Destin.
Modern coinage. Devonte is an elaboration of the name Devon with the suffix 'te'.
Of uncertain origin but possibly from a Norman place name.
'Dexter's Laboratory' is the name of an animated children's television show - the lead character is boy genius Dexter. 'Dexter' is also the name of a TV series based on books by Jeff Lindsay, in which the lead character, Dexter Morgan, is a serial killer
Drake is also the word for a male duck.
Famous Drakes include Drake Bell who appears in the children's TV sitcom Drake & Josh. It was the surname of Francis Drake, a British sailor who in 1588 famously continued to play bowls after being i
Draven was a name used in the movie "The Crow." It is popular among gothic circles, but has no known meaning.
A modern name with no known meaning, though it was possibly influenced by the surname Dryden. Drayden has gained popularity in recent years along with similar-sounding names like Jayden and Caden.
Dwight was the original middle name given to 34th US President Eisenhower. To avoid confusion with his father, who was also named David, he began to go by his middle name and used Dwight throughout his life. The nickname for Dwight is "Ike", which he also
This title from Old English 'eorl', meaning nobleman, was often used as a nickname for a servant employed in a noble household.
Famous bearers include acclaimed actor James Earl Jones, 39th American President James Earl Carter, former Chief
Nickname for Ed- names.
Nickname for Ed- names.
From the Anglo-Saxon 'eád' or German 'ôt' - 'good, property, inheritance' and 'gar' or 'ger' meaning 'spear'. This combines in the meaning 'spear of prosperity', 'protector of the good (with the spear)'.
Originally and English name which b
A Spanish form of the name Edgar.
See Edmund for more background information.
In the 20th century, this French form has tended to overtake the English Edmund.
A noted literary character by the name Edmond was the Count of Monte Cristo in the novel of the same name w
From the Old English elements 'ead' (prosperity, fortune) and 'mund' (protection). This concludes in the meaning 'prosperous protection' but another possible meaning is 'protector of prosperity (or inheritance)'.
The most famous Edmund was King St
Cognate of Edward.
From the Old English Eádweard; a compound name composed of the elements "ead" (riches, prosperity, fortune) and "weard" (guardian, protector). Hence: 'protector of the riches, inheritance', or maybe 'rich guardian', 'fortunate protector'.
It is mo
Saint Edwin was the first Christian king of Northumbria and a martyr. The name was also born by astronomer Edwin Hubble, and is the real first name of astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
There are many places of this name in England; it is impossible to decide from which the family appellation is derived.
Multiple origins are considered. It could mean, from the Old English, "Ella's town". Or the derivation might be from the Saxon
Variant of Alvin.
Elvis, borne by legendary rock-n'-roll American singer Elvis Presley, is a name of uncertain derivation. It has been suggested that it was related to such first names as Alvis, or Elwin, or even maybe to the surname Elwes.
Transferred use of the surname meaning "son of Emery".
Ervin is a variant of the surname Irvine, which has three separate origins. It can be from one of two places in Scotland, either Irvine or Irving. Both places are named for a Celtic river whose name probably meant 'green water'. It can also be derived fro
A Middle English term from the feudal system indicating a free, land-owning gentleman.
Franklin is the first name of two US Presidents, Franklin Pierce and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and is the surname of US patriot and statesman Benjamin F
Gage is primarily a surname, though it has gained popularity as a first name in English-speaking countries of late.
Gary can be used as a nickname for many names, including Gerhard, Garrison, Gareth and Garrett.
Gordon is a Scottish clan name, that is now used as a first name. Gordon Brown is the current British Prime Minister.
Flash Gordon was a comic strip, television show and film. Gordon is also the name of the Big Engine in Thomas the Tank Eng
Graydon has made one appearance on the Top 1000 list in 1905, when color names, along with jewel and nature names, were at their height of popularity.
Modern variant of Gray. Familial surname indicating someone is the "son of Gray" or "son of the gray haired".
There have been two English kings named Harold. The second, Harold Godwinson, was killed in 1066 at the Battle of Hastings. By popular legend, he died when an arrow was shot in his eye. There have also been three Kings of Denmark named Harald and five kin
Harrison is a common surname - examples of bearers include Beatle George Harrison and US Presidents William Henry and Benjamin Harrison, who were grandfather and grandson.
It is the first name of actor Harrison Ford, and Harrison Schmitt w
The heath habitat is a shrubland area with low-growing woody vegetation.
As a first name, famous Heaths include actor Heath Ledger and American politician and former American football player Heath Shuler.
Holden is an English surname which was first taken from the same English place name. It is made up of the Old English elements 'hol' (deep, hollow) and 'denu' (valley). It is used fairly regularly as a first name in the USA, where it has been in the top 1
Houston is the name of largest city in the state of Texas, United States.
Originally a place in Scotland, the name Houston comes from the genitive case of the medieval personal name Hugh and the Middle English 'tune, toun', meaning "settlement, vi
Howard is the family surname of the English Dukes of Norfolk. Famous members of the family include Katherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII and Thomas Howard, her uncle and the uncle of Anne Boleyn.
Other people bearing the surname H
Hudson is of uncertain origin with possible ties to Huda, Hudde, Hugh, and Richard.
Hudson Bay in north-east Canada and the Hudson River which marks the border between New York and New Jersey were named after the explorer Henry Hudson.
Irvin is a variant of the surname Irvine, which has three separate origins. It can be from one of two places in Scotland, either Irvine or Irving. Both places are named for a Celtic river whose name probably meant 'green water'. It can also be derived fro
Irving is a variant of the surname Irvine, which has three separate origins. It can be from one of two places in Scotland, either Irvine or Irving. Both places are named for a Celtic river whose name probably meant 'green water'. It can also be derived fr
Irwin is a variation on the surname Irvine, as descended from one of the Middle English names composed of elements meaning 'wild boar' and 'friend'.
Traditionally a surname, Jackson has gained recent popularity as a first name. This rise in popularity is probably due to parents using Jackson as a longer form of the nickname Jack. Jack is traditionally a nickname for the name John.
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Possibly a modern variation on the traditional Jacques with a phoenetic pronunciation.
Most likely an English variant of the Arabic Jamal.
Modern creation from the name Jack and the additon of the ending "ton".
This is a combination of both names John and Paul. It seems to be a popular combination, helped along in many countries by the association with Popes John Paul I and II.
Junior is often employed as a nickname for a son, usually one named after his father.
Juwan is a modern coinage most likely derived from either the arabic/Muslim Jawad, which means "open handed" or "liberal" or possiby Jahan, meaning "world". It could also simply be a phoentic play on the name Juan. Therefore, the etymology of this partic
A respelling of the name Caden.
A variant spelling of Caden.
Modern repselling of the surname Carter.
Modern coinage, built on the model of names such as Davon.
Keaton is traditionally a surname, famous bearers include silent film actor Buster Keaton, actress Diane Keaton and actor Michael Keaton (Keaton is a stage name).
Transferred use of a Scottish surname, derived from the name of the village in the parish of the same name in Kirkcudbrightshire.
The name may be the Old English for "town of the keels", probably referring to town where ships were built.
Kelvin is a Scottish name derived from the river Clyde, and Glasgow as an area, Kelvinside, named after it.
The form of the name has probably been influenced by Melvin.
Kent is a county in south-eastern England.
The etymology of this surname is uncertain. Kenyon is the name of one of the main characters of Hawthorne's novel "The Marble Faun." It is also the name of a small liberal arts college in the U.S.
Short form of Kingsley, King is also bestowed as an independent given name based on the English vocabulary word.
King is often used to honor Martin Luther King, American civil rights leader. It is a common surname and was the former surnam
This was virtually unknown of as a name prior to No Doubt's Gwen Stefani and Bush singer Gavin Rossdale naming their son this in 2006. They chose the name from their fondness for Kingston, Jamaica.
Pet form of Kipling or Christopher.
Respelling of Cordell.
Respelling of Landon.
Originally a surname which was derived from an Old English place name
Respelling of Landon.
A variant spelling of the name Lane, Layne is commonly encountered as a surname.
Anglicized spelling of the surname, Leighton.
Likely from the place name, Leicester, or in the 10th century "Ligora caester" more or less meaning Ligora's fort.
The original Lincoln is a city in England, although there are now Lincolns all over the world. It was taken as a surname and is now becoming popular as a first name (it was the 300th most popular boy's name in the US in 2006). For those who don't live nea
Most famous bearer of this surname turned personal name is 36th President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson. Other famous bearers include political activist and economist Lyndon LaRouche,
Name apparently first brought to the public attention by the American actor Marlon Brando. The name was borne also by his father.
It is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Marc with the addition of the French diminutive suffix 'lon'.
The boy name Marquez is a variant of Marquis.
It is also a Spanish surname, derived from the personal name Marcos.
From the English word meaning "dissident", usually referring to semi-wild, unbranded cattle in the Western United States, from the surname of a 19th century Texas rancher who did not brand his calves.
Modern use of the surname as a first name. Mav
Modern creation formed from the name Max, and combining it with an ending "ton". No known meaning.
Modern coinage. Possibly linked to the name Michael. Has increased in popularity to the credit of American actor Mekhi Phifer.
Surname derived from the place names; from the Old English middel (middle) and tun (settlement); or mylentun (settlement by the mill).
The surname is most famous as that of the poet John Milton, and the given name is sometimes bestowed in h
Famous bearers of Nash as a surname include mathematician John Nash, whose story was told in the film 'A Beautiful Mind' and 18th century English architect John Nash, who was responsible for the design of Marble Arch and the remodelling of Buckingham Pala
This is generally a modern coinage influenced by the film The Matrix, but it can also be from a Tswana word which means 'gift'.
Oscar is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old English os "god" and gar "spear".
It is also an Irish mythological name: Oscar was the name of Oisin's son and the grandson of the hero Fionn mac Cumhail. It almost certainly means "lover of deer" o
Pet form of Oscar, Oswald, and other names beginning with os
Elvis Presley was an American musician and actor, also known as 'The King'. Since his death in 1977, his home, Graceland, has become a site of pilgrimage for Elvis fans, and there are numerous Elvis tribute acts.
Preston is a city in Lancashire, England on the River Ribble. It was named Preston either as a result of the lands being owned by York Cathedral, or due to the priory set up by St Wilfrid on the Ribble.
Preston Burke was the name of a char
"Prince" is ultimately derived from the Latin "princeps," meaning "the first." Prince is a title used in most royal houses to indicate a son in line for the throne.
Prince is also the name of an American musician who famously changed his n
Transferred use of the surname, from the place name Rimington in Yorkshire, so called from the old name of the stream on which it stands (Old English Riming "boundary stream") with the Old English tun (enclosure, settlement).
Remington Stee
Rhett is an aglicized form of a Dutch surname meaning "advice, counsel". Quite notably, it is the name of a character in Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind" and brought to the screen by legendary actor Clark Gable.
Nature name or noun used as both a given name and a surname,
Ridge Forrester is a character on the American Soap Opera "The bold and the Beautiful".
Although Rocky could possibly have been adopted as a playful form of the name Rocco, it more than likely is utilized because of its existence as a noun. The name gained popularity as a given name over a nickname when the Sylvester Stallone movie "Rocky" c
Transferred use of the surname, from the place name in Somerset, an area of land in the marshes near Markham.
This is first recorded in the form Rodenye; it derives from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Hroda (a short form of the
Rogelio was the name of a 13th century disciple of Saint Francis.
Derived from the surname Ryland.
Transferred use of the English surname, for someone who lived near a piece of land where rye was grown, from Old English ryge (rye) land (land).
It may also be a variant of Dutch surname Reiland, possibly from a variant of the Germanic pers
Sawyer's rise in popularity on boys in the U.S. is likely the combined effect of the increasing popularity of surnames as first names, and public interest in the character named Sawyer on the television show "Lost."
Tom Sawyer is a literary
Came originally from Old English to mean Scotsman.
Robert Scott was the leader of the losing team in the 'Race to the Pole', and died on his return. Walter Scott was a novelist.
'Beam me up, Scotty' is a phrase associated wi
Diminutive of Scott. Scottish Terriers are often called Scotties.
Common nickname for Scott.
This "one hit wonder" on the US popularity charts could possibly be influenced by the popularity of rapper and actor Shyheim. "Heim" traditionally is a Norse fragment meaning "home" or "dwelling." Other than that, it is hard to gather any meaning, if an
Diminutive for "my son". Also used as an English equivilant for the Italian name, Sandro, which itself is a version of Alexander meaning "defending man."
Stanley was the name of the character played by Marlon Brando in the film "A Streetcar Named Desire", which is based upon the play by Tennessee Williams. Stanley is also a place name across the UK and the US.
Morgan Stanley is an investm
Pound sterling is the official name for the British currency. As an adjective, sterling relates to something being thoroughly excellent. Sterling silver is an alloy of silver, commonly used to make cutlery.
From the English word, steward, or caretaker of the house.
This surname has four separate origins. In English-speaking countries it is simply an occupational surname for a tanner (a tanner is someone who treats animal hide to make leather). In German it is either a variant of the surname Tann (meaning 'forest', a
Modern coinage, constructed similarly to such names as Javon or Davon.
From a Middle English dialect word from the north of England.
The River Trent is an English river that traditionally marked the divide between north and south England. It flows through towns such as Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent and Burton upon Trent.
Trenton is the capital city of the state of New Jersey.
Could either be a relation to Tremaine, which is a Cornish surname sometimes found used as a first name meaning "rock settlement" or it could be a modern creation from Truman, "faithful man". Modern coinage.
From an English surname that was derived from Tucian. Tucian and Tucker are both occupation surnames referring to someone who fulls or increases the weight of cloth.
Nickname for names such as Tyler and Tyrone.
Tyler is a city in Texas, presumably named so after John Tyler, the 10th US President.
Tyson is a very popular brand of poultry in the United States. Tyson Gay is an American sprinter. Mike Tyson is a boxer who served a sentence for rape in the early 1990s.
Most common as a surname, Usher has gained recent popularity as a first name because of the R&B singer of that name.
Vail is a very popular skiing community in Colorado.
Vance Brand is a former American astronaut.
Walker-on-Tyne is a village in north-east England. There are also five US cities named Walker. Additionally, "Walker, Texas Ranger" was a popular American television show for many years.
Walker is a common occupational surname and the mid
Waylon might be derived from a surname, from a place name meaning "land by the road".
It might also be a variant of Wayland and derived from an Old English name, possibly meanig "land of war".
Wayne Rooney and Wayne Bridge are English football or soccer players. Wayne Gretzky is a former Canadian ice-hockey player and Wayne Newton is a singer.
Historically, Wesley was used in memory of the founders of the Methodist church, John and Charles Wesley. At first, it was principally used by Methodists, but it has since spread to general use.
Famous bearers include actor Wesley Snipes,
Westley is a main character in William Goldman's fantasy novel "The Princess Bride" (1973) and the subsequent Rob Reiner film (1987). The dashing hero Westley was brought to the screen by British actor Cary Elwes.
Wilson is a common surname found rarely as a personal name. Famous bearers include 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, 40th president Ronald Wilson Reagan and R&B rock and roll singer Wilson Pickett.
Wilson is also an Ameri
Winston was the first name of British prime minister Winston Churchill. His ancestor - John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough's father was named Winston, as it was the maiden name of this Winston Churchill's mother, Sarah Winston.
O
Historically, Wyatt was predominantly used only as a surname, though it occasionally made an appearance as a first name (e.g. the American cowboy Wyatt Earp). It is now very popular as a first name in the U.S.
Modern respelling of Winter. Popularized in part by MTV's television show "Liquid Televison" on which a puppet character was named Wynter Steel.
The name Yancy may derive from the first name John (or its Breton form, Yann), though common lore has it that it is a Native American corruption of the word "yankee." It is most commonly encountered as a surname.
The origin and meaning of this name are completely unknown. Its recent popularity (from nothing to 674 on the US top 1000 names list according to the Social Security Administration) seems to have come from the popularity of the Grammy winning Puerto Rican
Probably a variation of the surname Arnall, meaning "eagle's roost" or "eagle's dwelling."
A medieval occupational name for a gatekeeper.
Zane originated from a surname of unclear origins.
It was the name used by author of western novels Zane Grey (originally Pearl Zane Gray). Zane was a family surname. It is also the name used by radio DJ Zane Lowe (born Alexander Zane Lowe)
Addisyn is a respelling of the surname Addison, which means 'son of Adam'. The creation has been influenced by the modern trend of replacing vowels with the letter Y, believed by some to "make a name (more) feminine". This is also touted as "making a name
A nickname for any name beginning with "Al," especially Allison and Alexandra. Occasionally used as a name in its own right.
There were approximately 80 names in the US top 1000 in 2006 that could take the nickname Allie, giving approximat
Amber is a fossilized tree resin commonly found on the shores of the Baltic and North Seas. Since ancient times, its primary use has been decorative. The Amber Road was the trade route from the Baltic to Italy through which amber was traded.
Modern name combining Amber with Lee.
A combination of the names Ann and Marie.
Although the ultimate origin is unsure, it most likely lies in the name Annabel or Anabella. Arabella was likely a misspelling or a spelling change which first made its appearance in the 1600's and caught on. It appeared in both England and Scotland in re
Variant spelling of Ashley.
Variant spelling of Ashley.
Variant spelling of Ashley.
Variant spelling of Ashley.
A modern respelling of Ashley.
A modern respelling of Ashton, primarily used for girls, and has gained some popularity in recent years.
St Etheldreda is also known as St Audrey. She was an East Anglian princess who formed the monastery of Ely, and became its first Abbess. The word 'tawdry' comes from St Audrey. Admirers of St Audrey brought lacework to the annual fair in Ely, this later b
Variant on the traditional Audrey, made popular by V.C Andrews book "My Sweet Audrina" and reality show personality Audrina Patridge on MTV's "The Hills".
One of the four seasons, known as 'fall' in North America. As part of Vivaldi's 'Four seasons' concerto set, Autumn is in F major, and features the harvest and the hunt.
Respelling of Bailey.
Beyonce is a modern invention and comes from the French surname Beyincé. Beyonce has been made popular by actress and singer Beyonce Knowles.
From the Scottish dialect word meaning 'pretty'.
A modern coinage, perhaps a combination of the masculine name Braden and the popular suffix -lyn.
Respelling of the name of the alcoholic drink brandy.
Brandy is a spirit made from distilled wine or fermented fruit juices. The name "Brandy" can also be taken as a feminine form of "Brandon," though it is usually taken more literally as the alcoholic beverage.
Modern respelling of Brittany.
Respelling of Brittany borne by American pop star Britney Spears.
A respelling of Brittany that enjoyed the bulk of its popularity during the 1980s and 1990s.
The English name for the French province of Bretagne, named for the Briton settlers who arrived after the Anglo-Saxon invasion of England.
Brittany joined the US top 1000 in 1971 and experienced it's highest popularity (3rd most popular gir
One of the many respellings of Brittany that enjoyed immense popularity in the US during the '80s and '90s.
Cadence means flow or rhythm as applied to language, music, or movement. In music, a cadence is a sequence of notes which indicates the end of a phrase. In the military, a cadence is a chant performed while marching or drilling. This noun has recently be
A nickname for Cal-names such as Calandra, Calanthe, Calista etc.
A nickname to Car-names such as Caroline, Carissa, etc. Also may be used as a name in its own right, perhaps as a alternate spelling to Kerry.
Chasity, a misspelling of the name Chastity, has become quite popular in its own right in the U.S.
Chastity first gained popularity among the Puritans of England and the American colonies; it is one of the few virtue names that has survived to modern times.
Chelsea is a district of London, England and the name of several places in the States. A Chelsea Bun is a type of cake, formed in the shape of a spiral and made of a yeast dough with a sweet glaze.
A famous bearer is Chelsea Clinton, daught
A modern respelling of Chelsea.
Respelling of the place name Chelsea.
Modern respelling of Chelsea.
China is a country in eastern Asia. Approximately one fifth of the world's population lives in China.
The English term "China" likely derives from a corruption of the name Qin. The Qin Dynasty ruled China for a brief period in the second
Popular respelling of the placename China.
Corals are marine organisms from that exist as small sea anemone-like polyps, typically in colonies of many identical individuals.
Derived from the Greek "krystallos," "ice."
Dahlia is from the name of the flower, which was named for the 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
The 'Black Dahlia' was an American woman, Elizabeth Short, who was horribly murdered in 1947. The case has never been solved, but seve
Daisy can also be a nickname for Margaret. The French word for "daisy" is "marguerite," and English speakers have historically adopted this parallel for themselves, translating "Margaret" into "Daisy" (though in English, these two names have no true etym
Variant form of Dahlia; Dalia is also a Hebrew name meaning "branch".
Respelling of Darcy.
Feminine form of Darian, or elaboration of the name Daria.
Dawn was an extremely popular name in the 1960s and 70s. The multiple pronunciations listed cover a range of accents.
A modern respelling of Destiny.
From the English word which is ultimately derived from the Latin word "destinare," meaning "to determine".
From the Anglo-Saxon eád-gyth, with 'eád' meaning 'good, prosperity, fortune, inheritance' and 'gyth' meaning 'battle' or 'strife'. Another possible meaning is 'warrior for the good'. Eadgyth was the name of the daughter of King Edgar (see Edgar). She is
Similar in sound to the name Amber, Ember is a far less common alternative.
This compound name combines the names "Emma" and "Lee" to become a form of "Emily."
Ultimately derives from a Latin word meaning "to be."
The English word "faith" ultimately derives from the Latin "fides," from which names like Fido are derived.
Faith Evans is an American R & B singer, and Faith Hill is a country singer. Faith is also the name of a British shoe shop, named af
Fay is derived from Middle English faie meaning "fairy", such as in the popular Arthurian figure of Morgan Le Fay.
Faye is also the English form of the old French Foy, meaning "faith" (from the Latin 'fides').
Sainte Foy was a French
Faye is derived from Middle English faie meaning "fairy", such as in the popular Arthurian figure of Morgan Le Fay.
Faye is also the English form of the old French Foy, meaning "faith" (from the Latin 'fides').
Sainte Foy was a Frenc
The English word "felicity" ultimately derives from the Latin "felix," happy," or "felicitas," good luck.
Saint Felicitas or Felicity was a third-century martyr.
Felicity Huffman and Felicity Kendal are actresses. 'Felicity'
Alternate trendy spelling of the traditional Hailey or Hayley. Haily did not feature on the US top 1000 popular baby names in 2006. However, if you go by sound and combine all the HAY lee pronunciations together (eg Hailey, Hayley, Haley, Hayleigh etc.)
Haleigh was the 596th most popular name in the US in 2006 in terms of spelling. However, if you go by sound and combine all the HAY lee pronunciations together (eg Hailey, Hayley, Haley, Hayleigh etc.) then Haleigh (or HAY lee) was the 6th most popular na
A modern respelling of Haley.
It was the 247th most popular name in the US in terms of spelling. If you go by sound and combine all the HAY lee pronunciations together (eg Hailey, Hayley, Haley, Hayleigh etc.) then Haylee (or HAY lee) was t
Hayleigh did not feature on the US top 1000 baby names in 2006 in terms of spelling. If you go by sound and combine all the HAY lee pronunciations together (eg Hailey, Hayley, Haley, Hayleigh etc.) then Hayleigh (or HAY lee) was the 6th most popular name
A modern respelling of the name Hayley.
It was the 427th most popular name in the US in terms of spelling. If you go by sound and combine all the HAY lee pronunciations together (eg Hailey, Hayley, Haley, Hayleigh etc.) then Haylie (or HAY
The holly is a type of plant with red berries and a serrated leaf edge. It is usually associated with Christmas - especially with the song: 'The Holly and the Ivy'.
Holly Hunter is an Academy Award winning, or Oscar winning, actress. Holly
Hope was the 200th most popular name in the USA in 2006, including #75 in Hawaii. 'The Hope' is the English name of the Israeli National Anthem.
A variant of Imogene that has that became popular in the twentieth century.
Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe, and contains the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, part of the UK. Éire is the traditional Gaelic name for Ireland; Ériu was one of three sister goddesses who were the patrons of pre-Christian Irelan
In ancient Egyptian religion, Isis was the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus. She was considered the ideal wife and mother, and was believed to be a powerful magician. Isis was worshiped around the Mediterranean basin until the sixth century A.D.
Ivy (or hedera) is a genus of climbing evergreen plants. Poison ivy is unrelated to the hedera ivies.
The Ivy League is an association of universities located in the north-eastern United States.
Janae is perhaps a combination of the names Jennifer and Danae. It may also be an elaboration on the name Jane. Janae Timmins is a character in the Australian soap 'Neighbours'.
Jayce, a modern coinage, can be a short form of the name Jason, or a lengthened version of the initials "J.C." Jaycee (as well as its variant spellings) is more than likely just a play on popular names like Casie or Lacey.
Jenilee is a combination of the names Jenny and Lee.
Julissa is perhaps a combination of Julie and Alyssa.
A combination of the names Kae and Lyn.
A variant spelling of Cadence.
The name Kayleen is a combination of the name Kay and the popular mid-century feminine suffix "-leen" or "-lene." It may also be influenced by the name Colleen.
Kaylynn is a modern invention and is most likely a combination of the name Kay and the name Lynn.
Modern coinage, probably the shortened form of Lakeisha - a name influenced by Aisha.
It may also have been influenced by West African language. One such suggested meaning is "favorite daughter", from nkisa.
A modern respelling of Kelly.
Likely an alternative spelling on Kenya.
A modern invention originating in Australia.
Kia is a Swedish pet form of Kristina.
In the English-speaking world, its use is recent, and probably arbitrary, or a pet form of Kiana.
In New Zealand and Australia it may have been inspired by the Maori phrase 'kia ora' (be well),
The name Kimberley derives from many sources, and its meaning therefore varies widely. It can mean "Cyebald's forest clearing," "royal forest clearing," and "royal fortress in the forest clearing," among other things. The common element in all these mea
Kimora is a name of uncertain derivation; it may simply be an elaboration on the nickname Kim.
The popularity of this name in recent times is undoubtedly due to its association with actress and designer Kimora Lee Simmons.
From the surname, Lassy
A modern respelling of Lacey.
Alternate spelling of Lacey.
Lacy and its variants originated as a Norman place-name; today, it is used largely as a first name. The original name meant "from Lassy," but the name has evolved today to be identical to the English word "lacy," meaning "lace-like" or "lace-covered."
Possibly a converted spelling of Liane but more likely the simple combination of Lee and Anne.
A name coming from a brand of luxury cars. The word Lexus itself has no meaning and was created as something pleasing to the ear that would be easily remembered. Lexus was used in the first part of the 21st century and is part of a trend to use luxury b
Lillie is a nickname for Lillian, but is also used as a name in its own right...perhaps as an alternate spelling to the botanical name Lily.
Lily is the name of a flower and is ultimately derived from the Latin word lilium. They are often showy, with a noticeable scent and long stamens. 'Lily' is also used in the names of other plants such as the water lily (Latin name Nymphaeaceae) - which fl
The Linda used in English is of modern coinage and uncertain derivation.
Lynette may be an elaboration of Lynn with the suffix 'ette'.
It is also considered a French medieval form of the Welsh name Eluned.
A modern respelling of Lindsey that enjoyed some popularity in the US during the 1980s.
A respelling of the name Madison.
Trendy respelling of the popular Madison, a masculine surname that has recently become incredibly popular for baby girls.
A modern respelling of Madison.
Variant of Melinda.
Variant respelling of Marlon.
Modern coinage which is probably a spin off of Martina or any other name beginning with "Mart" such as Marta.
A smush of the names Mary and Jane. Maryjane was mostly used during the earlier part of the 20th century, but has fallen out of fashion presumably because it is a slang term for the marijuana plant.
Recent use of the English word as a name.
Modern name, formed with the first syllable of names such as Melanie or Melissa, with the addition of the popular suffix -inda.
Some believe it to be a blend of specifically Melanie and Linda, a Spanish name meaning beauty, others see it as
Derived from an Old English name, meaning "gentle strength, mild power".
The name was borne by a 7th century saint and abbess.
Pet form of Melinda, or perhaps Miranda.
English word newly used by some as a name.
Modern coinage based on the word misty (foggy, misty).
The name first became popular during the 1960s and 1970s.
It may also be thought of as a pet form of Melissa.
Although the name Myla is growing in popularity, its roots are entirely obscure. Likely a modern coinage with no known meaning, but could have been modeled after the masculine Miles or Myles. Other sources feel it could be a spin on the traditional Mila.
Modern American English coinage, which could possibly have been fashioned after names such as Noelie and Nayeli. No known meaning or direct line of etymology.
From the Latin 'oliva', olive tree, symbol of peace and victory.
The daughter of Sasha Baron Cohen and Isla Fischer is named Olive.
Invented by Shakespeare for his play "Twelfth Night." Olivia was either meant to be a female form of Oliver or derived from the vocabulary word 'olive' which is a symbol of peace. Olivia was the fifth most popular name for girls in the US in 2005, and the
A modern respelling of the legitimate name Olivia.
Paisley is a town in Scotland, near to Glasgow. It was famous for its weaving industry in the 19th century - Paisley pattern, which involves a Persian inspired tear-shaped design, comes from the town.
From the Latin 'pati' (to suffer).
Patience is another name for the card game Solitaire.
Pearl is also a surname, and was used with some frequency on boys in the early twentieth century. Its use as a masculine name faded as Pearl grew in popularity as a feminine name.
In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" protagonist H
A modern respelling of Riley.
A modern repselling of Riley.
Sahara is the name of a vast desert in North Africa.
Sahara may also be taken as derived from the Hebrew "sahar" meaning "moon".
Alternate spelling of Scarlett
Scarlett O'Hara is the protagonist of Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone with the Wind". It is a little known fact that Scarlett's full name is "Katie Scarlett O'Hara", after her Irish father's mother.
Scarlett Johansson is a popular American
Serenity is a synonym for "peacefulness." It is the name of a popular science fiction movie, as well as a well-known U.S. brand of adult diapers.
This season name was recently used for the name of a character on the TV series 'The OC'.
A modern respelling of Sydney.
Tawny describes a tan or ruddy color. Usually used in reference to the color of an animal's fur. It can be used as a nickname for the name Tanya or Tonya.
Tawny Kitaen is an American model and actress who was famous in the 1980's, particul
A modern respelling of Taylor, especially popular in Austraila where Taylor and Tayla are pronounced the same.
A modern respelling of Taylor, especially popular in Austraila where Taylor and Taylah are pronounced the same.
Modern coinage of uncertain derivation, although this word means 'aunt' in Spanish. Possibly taken from the end of names such as Laetitia.
Modern coinage of no known meaning. Could be related to the name Christiana or Tatiana, or any name with a similar ending.
A tiara is a decorative headress usually worn by women for formal-wear.
Respelling of Titia, from names such as Letitia.
Tocarra was a perfume made by the company Avon in 1981. After then it was used as a given name for a few years but has since fallen into disuse.
A modern respelling of Tracey.
From the English vocabulary world.
A respelling of the name Tiana.
Wednesday Addams was the name of a character in the popular American cartoon/sitcom/movies "The Addams Family" about a supernatural family living in suburbia.
A respelling of Whitney.
Yadira and its variants are of unknown origin, and therefore have no known meaning.