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Contents

Introduction

Inside the Popularity Charts

What’s Hot (or Not) Today (And What Will—and Won’t!—Be Tomorrow)

Girls’ Names

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Introduction

So, you’ve got a baby to name.

As if preparing for the arrival of the baby isn’t enough, you’re dealing with all the pressure of figuring out what, exactly, to call the little bundle of joy. It can be stressful to find a name that will do justice to the hope you have for your child.

After all, names influence first impressions. They can trigger great—or unpleasant—nicknames. They can affect your child’s self-esteem. They can be a tangible, lasting link to a family legacy.

But let’s not forget that they can be fun. And that’s what this book is all about.

Remember The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which comes out annually as a guide to each year’s trends, forecasts, and hot spots? Aimed at farmers, of course, the book provides a way to put the year into context, to navigate the shifting seasons, and to understand all the factors swirling in the atmosphere.

The 2011 Baby Names Almanac aims to be a similar lifeline for parents. With a finger on the pulse of pop culture and an ear to the ground of what’s hip, new, and relevant, this book offers you an instant, idiosyncratic snapshot of how the world today is shaping what you may want to name your child tomorrow.

Jam-packed with information and ideas, plus thousands of names to browse, this book analyzes the most recent trends and fads in baby naming, offering up forecasts and predictions. You’ll find our take on questions like these (and much more!):

• Which cutting-edge names are on the rise?

• Which popular names are on the decline?

• What influence do celebrities have on names?

- Names in music: Has Miley peaked? Is Taylor now exclusively a girl’s name?

- Names in movies: Could you name a kid Pandora?

- Names in sports: Is Peyton over? Will Rooney surge? And what’s so great about Jacoby?

• How many babies get the most popular name, anyway?

• Which letter do most girls’ names start with? How about boys’ names?

• What are the most popular “gender-neutral” names today—and which gender uses each name more often? (If you name your daughter Harley, will she find herself playing with lots of other little girls named Harley—or little boys instead?)

• How can you take a trend and turn it into a name you love?

We understand that sometimes this information on trends and popularity is hard to digest, so we’ve created some easy-to-visualize graphics. Turn to page 4, for example, to see a map of the United States showing where Isabella reigns and where little Jayden is king.

And what baby name book would be complete without the names? Flip to page 59 to begin browsing through more than 20,000 names, including entries for the most popular names for girls and boys as reported by the Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames).

A little bit of a mishmash and a screenshot of the world today, The 2011 Baby Names Almanac is like no other book out there. Stuffed with ideas on what’s hip and hot and how you can take a trend and turn it into a name you love, this book is your all-in-one guide to baby names now.

Inside the Popularity Charts

The Top 10

Let’s start with the most popular names in the country. Ranked by the Social Security Administration (SSA), these names are released around Mother’s Day each year. (The top 10 names get the most attention, but you may also hear about the top 100. The total number of names widely reported is 1,000.) In 2009 the top 10 names were similar—but not identical to—the top 10 for 2008. Emma slid from first to second, unseated by the mighty Isabella. (We’re pretty sure that has more than a little bit to do with the Twilight series!) And you know Jayden hasn’t peaked yet, because it climbed into the top 10 for the first time in 2009 (in 2000, it was way down at 194). Here’s a quick comparison of 2009 and 2008.

2009 Girls

2008 Girls

1. Isabella

1. Emma

2. Emma

2. Isabella

3. Olivia

3. Emily

4. Sophia

4. Madison

5. Ava

5. Ava

6. Emily

6. Olivia

7. Madison

7. Sophia

8. Abigail

8. Abigail

9. Chloe

9. Elizabeth

10. Mia

10. Chloe

2009 Boys

2008 Boys

1. Jacob

1. Jacob

2. Ethan

2. Michael

3. Michael

3. Ethan

4. Alexander

4. Joshua

5. William

5. Daniel

6. Joshua

6. Alexander

7. Daniel

7. Anthony

8. Jayden

8. William

9. Noah

9. Christopher

10. Anthony

10. Matthew

Just How Many Isabellas Are There, Anyway?

Sure, these names are popular, but what does that mean? Well, it seems that new parents are increasingly looking for off-the-beaten-path names for their little ones, and it shows. According to the SSA, the top 1,000 names represent 73.09 percent of all babies born and named in the United States in 2009—a significant drop from the 77.84 percent recorded in 2000.

Although parents of either gender have always been looking beyond the top 1,000, parents of boys are more likely to pick a name in that mix—79.03 percent of boys’ names are represented on the top 1,000 list, while only 66.86 percent of girls’ names are.

Plus, although it may seem like you know a zillion people with daughters named Madison or Ava, the most popular names are actually bestowed upon a relatively small number of babies each year. For example, in 2009 only 1 percent of all male babies born in the United States (that’s 20,858 little guys total) got the most popular name, Jacob. There are slightly more girls (22,067 total) with the most popular name, Isabella, but even that’s only 1.12 percent of all girls born. Only a fifth of the Jacob total—4,134 babies—were given the 100th most popular name, Kyle. The number of babies with the number 1 name is dropping swiftly—back in 1999, the first year Jacob hit number 1, more than 35,000 boys got that name, “’ which is more than 15,000 additional babies compared to 2009. And back in 1965, 4.28 percent of all male babies (a staggering 81,041 tots) were named Michael, the most popular name of that year. So if you’ve got your heart set on naming your son Ethan but you’re worried that he’ll be surrounded by Ethans wherever he goes, take heart!

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary

Mary has been the most frequent number 1 girls’ name over the past 100 years, appearing in the top spot 46 times. For boys? It’s Michael, topping the charts 44 times.

What’s Popular in My State?

It’s interesting to see how some names are more popular in certain states than in others. For example, Landon ranks 36th nationally for boys, but in Louisiana it’s the third most popular name. Likewise, Angel ranks third among California’s baby boys, but only 37th in the nation.

The following chart lists the top five names for girls and boys for each of the 50 states, and it also shows the actual number of births for each of those names in each state. Check out how many girl babies got the number 1 name in Wyoming (Isabella, 36) compared to the number of girl babies with the same name in California (3,127)

Top Five Names by State

What Joined—and Dropped Off—the Hot 100 in 2009?

One of the easiest ways to spot name trends is to watch what joins the hot 100 and what drops off. For the (young) ladies, several new names joined in 2009: Serenity, Mya, Molly, Khloe (Kardashian, we bet! This name jumped the most places in 2008 and has now cracked the hot 100), Eva, and Bella (of course, Twilight!).

Another bunch dropped off the list: Sara, Megan, Mary (the girls’ name that has been number 1 more often than any other name in the past 100 years, a total of 46 times!), Jennifer (another hugely popular name from yesteryear), Isabel (so close to Isabella, this year’s number 1!), and Gracie. For the boys, Parker, Oliver, Miguel, and Levi joined the list, and here’s a real shocker: the very similar-sounding names Kaden, Jaden, and Caden, plus Brady, fell off. Perhaps those “-aden” names got a little bit too popular for some people in 2009?

New To The Hot 100

Serenity

Parker

Mya

Oliver

Molly

Miguel

Khloe

Levi

Eva

Bella

Off the Hot 100

Sara

Kaden

Megan

Jaden

Mary

Caden

Jennifer

Brady

Isabel

Gracie

New to the Top 1,000 This Year

These names are fresh faces in the top 1,000 list this year. Some of them have appeared on the list in years past, but after falling off the charts, they’re making a comeback. Odds are they’ll keep moving up.

The boys’ name Eden has appeared at number 902 for two years in a row.

Girls

Vivienne:

532

Taraji:

881

River:

960

Bristol:

666

Ember:

885

Ivanna:

965

Leighton:

669

Evelynn:

899

Ayleen:

968

Milan:

775

Harlow:

902

Marleigh:

976

Brinley:

778

Alaya:

903

Kayleen:

981

Maliah:

800

Caydence:

905

Azariah:

985

Lylah:

828

Raelyn:

922

Reece:

987

Calleigh:

832

Aiyanna:

948

Cambria:

993

Adelynn:

843

Kamya:

956

Samiyah:

994

Rylan:

859

Charley:

949

Kloe:

998

Millie:

868

Kaelynn:

955

Lilyanna:

999

Boys

Archer:

679

Casen:

905

Mack:

975

Knox:

706

Westin:

934

Remy:

976

Sylas:

847

Hayes:

949

Maddux:

983

Kayson:

852

Maxx:

958

Zavion:

986

Jaxton:

855

Jaycob:

970

Cain:

987

Dilan:

875

Juelz:

972

Camilo:

898

Kalel:

973

Biggest Jumper: Analia

Perhaps due in part to the Telemundo show El Rostro de Analia, Analia zoomed onto the list this year. Not even on the top 1,000 in the last 20 years, it leaped at least 67 percent and more than 675 places to debut at 329.

How Do You Spell Aydin?

When you take into account that the name Jayden has ten spelling variations in the top 1,000 (see the list that follows), that means that this one name actually shows up on the list ten different times! We broke down the top 1,000 names for boys and girls this way, counting all the different spelling variations as one name, and we got some surprising results. Looking from that perspective, there aren’t 1,000 unique names at all! We counted roughly 639 unique girls’ names, and approximately 747 unique boys’ names. The girls have fewer unique names, spelled in more ways, whereas parents of boys reach into a bigger pool of names. Let’s take a look at some of the names with the most (or most interesting!) variations in the top 1,000.

Note: some of these names could be pronounced slightly differently from one another, but if they could also be pronounced the same as the main name on the list, we included them.

Boys

It’s no surprise that the “-ayden” names (such as Aiden, Jayden, Brayden, and Kaden) offer lots of spelling variety, but the changes in Tristan and Kason struck us as a little more unusual.

Aiden

Jayden

Kaden

Brayden

1.

Aiden

1.

Jayden

1.

Kaden

1.

Brayden

2.

Aidan

2.

Jaden

2.

Caden

2.

Braden

3.

Ayden

3.

Jaiden

3.

Kayden

3.

Braydon

4.

Aden

4.

Jaydon

4.

Cayden

4.

Braeden

5.

Aaden

5.

Jadon

5.

Kaiden

5.

Braiden

6.

Adan

6.

Jaeden

6.

Caiden

6.

Bradyn

7.

Aydan

7.

Jaydin

7.

Kaeden

7.

Braedon

8.

Aydin

8.

Jadyn

8.

Kadyn

9.

Aidyn

9.

Jaidyn

9.

Kadin

10.

Aedan

10.

Jaydan

Cameron

Tristan

Giovanni

Devin

1.

Cameron

1.

Tristan

1.

Giovanni

1.

Devin

2.

Kameron

2.

Tristen

2.

Giovani

2.

Devon

3.

Camron

3.

Triston

3.

Giovanny

3.

Davin

4.

Camren

4.

Tristin

4.

Jovanni

4.

Deven

5.

Camryn

5.

Tristian

5.

Jovanny

5.

Devan

6.

Kamron

6.

Trystan

6.

Geovanni

6.

Devyn

7.

Kamryn

Kason

Jackson

Connor

1.

Kason

1.

Jackson

1.

Connor

2.

Cason

2.

Jaxon

2.

Conner

3.

Kasen

3.

Jaxson

3.

Conor

4.

Kayson

4.

Jaxton

4.

Konner

5.

Casen

5.

Jaxen

5.

Konnor

Top 643 Names, Not Top 1,000

Only 64 percent of the top 1,000 girls’ names are unique names. Only 75 percent of the top 1,000 boys’ names are unique names. The rest of the names are spelling variations of those names. Here are the three names with the most spelling variations:

Boys

Girls

1. Aiden

1. Kaylee

2. Jayden

2. Carly

3. Kaden

3. Kaelyn, Hailey, Madelyn

Girls

Some of these seemed more obvious—Kaitlyn, for one—but others, like Carly, surprised us with their robust variety.

Kaylee

Carly

Kaelyn

Hailey

1.

Kaylee

1.

Carly

1.

Kaelyn

1.

Hailey

2.

Kayleigh

2.

Carlee

2.

Kaylin

2.

Haley

3.

Caylee

3.

Karlee

3.

Kailyn

3.

Haylee

4.

Kailey

4.

Carlie

4.

Kaylynn

4.

Hayley

5.

Kaylie

5.

Carley

5.

Kaylen

5.

Hailee

6.

Kaleigh

6.

Karly

6.

Kaylyn

6.

Haleigh

7.

Kailee

7.

Karley

7.

Cailyn

7.

Haylie

8.

Calleigh

8.

Karlie

8.

Kaelynn

8.

Hayleigh

9.

Caleigh

9.

Karli

10.

Kayley

Madelyn

Abigail

Kaitlyn

Lilyana

1.

Madelyn

1.

Abigail

1.

Kaitlyn

1.

Liliana

2.

Madeline

2.

Abby

2.

Katelyn

2.

Lilliana

3.

Madilyn

3.

Abbigail

3.

Caitlyn

3.

Lilyana

4.

Madeleine

4.

Abbie

4.

Caitlin

4.

Lilianna

5.

Madalyn

5.

Abbey

5.

Katelynn

5.

Lillianna

6.

Madelynn

6.

Abagail

6.

Kaitlin

6.

Lilyanna

7.

Madalynn

7.

Abigale

7.

Kaitlynn

8.

Madilynn

Adeline

Aaliyah

Eliana

Jaelyn

1.

Adeline

1.

Aaliyah

1.

Eliana

1.

Jaelyn

2.

Adalyn

2.

Aliyah

2.

Elliana

2.

Jaylynn

3.

Adelyn

3.

Aleah

3.

Iliana

3.

Jaylin

4.

Adalynn

4.

Aliya

4.

Elianna

4.

Jaylyn

5.

Adelynn

5.

Alia

5.

Aliana

5.

Jaylen

Jasmine

Allison

Emily

Laila

1.

Jasmine

1.

Allison

1.

Emily

1.

Layla

2.

Jazmin

2.

Alison

2.

Emely

2.

Laila

3.

Jazmine

3.

Allyson

3.

Emilee

3.

Leyla

4.

Jasmin

4.

Alyson

4.

Emilie

4.

Lailah

5.

Jazmyn

5.

Allisson

5.

Emmalee

5.

Laylah

Makayla

Natalie

1.

Makayla

1.

Natalie

2.

Mikayla

2.

Nataly

3.

Michaela

3.

Nathalie

4.

Mikaela

4.

Natalee

5.

Mckayla

5.

Nathaly

What Do the Most Popular Names Start With?

You may find it surprising, but only three of the names in the top 1,000 girl baby names for 2009 start with a W: Wendy, Whitney, and Willow. At the same time, you probably won’t find it surprising that the most popular letter that girls’ names start with is A (162 of the top 1,000), with M as a close second with 106 names. Among the boys’ names, 118 start with J, and A names comprise 90 of the total 1,000 names. In 2008 there were no U names for girls in the top 1,000 (sorry, Uma). What a difference a year makes—in 2009 every single letter in the alphabet has at least one popular boy and girl name, as Unique hopped back onto the chart (at 929) for the first time in four years.

Gender-Neutral Options

Lots of names are popular for both boys and girls, but they’re generally more popular for one gender than the other. Here’s a list of names that appeared on both the boys’ top 1,000 and the girls’ top 1,000, plus how they ranked in 2009 for each gender. Some interesting trends here—despite the popularity of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, Payton/Peyton are both more popular for girls! And two names are roughly given to equal numbers of boys and girls: Hayden and Dakota.

Spelling Matters!

If you’re going to choose…

Skyler/Skylar: Skylar is the more popular choice for girls, Skyler for boys

Jayden, etc: Jayden is the most popular choice for boys. Jaden, Jadyn, Jaiden, and Jaidyn are all more popular for girls.

Casey/Kasey: Casey is the winner for boys, Kasey for girls

Reese/Reece: Reese is more popular for girls, Reece for boys

Nearly Equal

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Dakota

276

251

Hayden

131

91

More Popular for Girls

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Addison

12

866

Alexis

13

186

Ariel

206

556

Avery

32

223

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Bailey

85

941

Camryn

246

778

Eden

205

902

Emerson

321

437

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Emery

336

779

Finley

526

772

Harper

174

734

Jaden

101

538

Jadyn

452

804

Jaiden

171

562

Jaidyn

640

807

Jamie

308

669

Jordyn

124

712

Kamryn

291

946

Kasey

799

965

Kendall

133

600

London

121

517

Lyric

408

880

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Marley

149

790

Morgan

56

457

Payton

84

330

Peyton

43

147

Reagan

128

963

Reese

144

475

Riley

38

107

Rylee

116

796

Sage

396

761

Sidney

529

846

Skylar

185

497

Taylor

22

298

Teagan

274

648

More Popular for Boys

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Amari

484

300

Angel

176

37

Armani

766

552

Cameron

356

59

Casey

528

366

Charlie

616

274

Dylan

556

29

Devyn

969

868

Jayden

188

8

Jaylen

886

175

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Jaylin

618

175

Jessie

695

573

Jordan

150

45

Justice

557

428

Kamari

932

532

Kayden

441

138

Logan

453

17

Micah

818

118

Parker

502

96

Phoenix

720

367

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Quinn

486

258

Reece

987

431

River

960

448

Rory

937

756

Rowan

496

336

Name

Girl Rank

Boy Rank

Rylan

581

19

Rylan

859

195

Rylan

859

195

Skyler

419

261

Zion

732

240

Which Names are Moving Up—and Falling Down—the Fastest?

The SSA compiles a list of names that have made the biggest moves when compared to their rank the previous year (assuming the name has made the top 500 at least once in the last two years). Some of these jumpers have obvious triggers, while the reasons for other jumps and declines are more open to interpretation. Take a look and see what you think.

40 Girls’ Names Heating Up

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Up

Maliyah

342

Isla

273

Caylee

251

Kinley

214

Arabella

209

Adelyn

180

Fernanda

165

Adalyn

162

Malia

153

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Up

Londyn

140

Kinsley

135

Juliet

134

Norah

132

Emery

131

Annabella

130

Paisley

129

Addisyn

125

Harper

122

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Up

Yaretzi

119

Juliette

112

Penelope

106

Brylee

103

Sasha

101

Khloe

101

Nathalie

99

Journey

97

Mila

94

Willow

93

Brielle

93

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Up

Kennedi

89

Braelyn

82

Zariah

76

Luna

75

Lyla

72

Izabella

71

Aurora

71

Presley

69

Alice

69

Amiyah

67

Bella

64

40 Girls’ Names Cooling Down

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Down

Marely

517

Mylee

420

Jaslene

294

Allisson

197

Haylie

145

Lindsay

143

Rachael

132

Kimora

118

Kathleen

113

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Down

Cheyanne

104

Kaitlin

104

Amari

96

Cindy

95

Asia

92

Nancy

90

Taryn

86

Denise

85

Shannon

83

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Down

Yasmin

81

Rihanna

76

Kiana

75

Hanna

74

Heather

73

Sandra

73

Gloria

67

Jaden

67

Alessandra

66

Claudia

66

Tori

65

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Down

Dana

64

Miley

61

Karina

56

Hailee

55

Diamond

53

Erica

53

Karla

53

Kiley

53

Lesly

53

Cynthia

52

Kayden

49

40 Boys’ Names Heating Up

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Up

Cullen

297

Jax

266

King

248

Emmett

215

Colt

164

Braylen

162

Jett

143

Kason

113

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Up

Jasper

112

Brooks

109

Matteo

101

Paxton

93

Zayden

89

Ahmad

80

Mohamed

75

Aaden

71

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Up

Gunner

69

Waylon

67

Judah

66

Beckett

66

Ryker

65

Maximiliano

64

Jaxson

64

Everett

62

Jameson

60

Ryder

59

Leland

59

Leon

58

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Up

Silas

56

Abram

56

Weston

54

Romeo

54

Bennett

53

Byron

50

Warren

49

Easton

48

August

45

Emiliano

44

Terrance

43

Jaylin

43

40 Boys’ Names Cooling Down

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Down

Alvin

133

Marc

106

Jonas

105

Isiah

91

Brett

80

Terry

77

Brodie

69

Dorian

69

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Down

Kane

66

Jermaine

65

Quinton

65

Shaun

65

Roy

63

Franklin

62

Chad

56

Payton

54

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Down

Jerry

52

Ricky

51

Triston

51

Ernesto

50

Javon

48

Alberto

47

Rodrigo

47

Nickolas

46

Damon

45

Issac

45

Jalen

45

Marvin

44

Name

Number of Spots It Moved Down

Lance

43

Taylor

42

Cory

41

Douglas

41

Joe

41

Morgan

41

Clayton

39

Maurice

38

Alfredo

36

Philip

36

Dayton

35

Jadon

35

What’s Hot (or Not) Today (And What Will–and Won’t!–Be Tomorrow)

Now that we’ve seen the state of baby names today, let’s take a look at a snapshot of some interesting trends we’ve spotted, as well as some predictions as to what might play out on the playground sometime soon.

You’ll notice that within some fads, certain names are on the rise, and certain names are on the decline, showing how trends are morphing over time (how Mary is fading as a popular religious name, for instance, but Nevaeh is skyrocketing.) We’ve also included some offbeat and unique ways to take each of these trends and find a name that really fits you and your family.

Trends Today

THE RISE OF SULLIVAN

The name Sully was on the lips of many in 2009, starting in January and ending with a bang in December.

On January 15, 2009, US Airways pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger became a hero and a part of history by guiding the completely disabled jet he was flying to a safe landing in the Hudson River. All 155 passengers and crew members escaped the jet safely, and Sully was credited with saving those lives.

In December of the same year, the movie Avatar debuted and broke all existing box office records. The main character’s name was already very popular (Jake), but his last name was…Sully! Another hero and another source of inspiration for baby names!

Now, not everyone wants to name their kid Sully, of course (in fact, it isn’t even on the top 1,000 list), but Sullivan debuted on the list for the first time in 2002 at 991, and it’s moved steadily, and sharply, upward ever since. Check out this brief history of a name poised to break out:

SULLY

Year

Rank

2002

991

2003

955

2004

952

2005

927

2006

927

2007

732

2008

705

2009

652

NEW SUPERSTARS INSPIRING NAMES

An unexpected young superstar was launched in 2009—and for once, this one didn’t come from the Disney machine. Justin Bieber, a Canadian teenager, started out by teaching himself to play many instruments, including the guitar and piano. His mom, seeing his great potential, uploaded some videos of his performances to YouTube, and before his sixteenth birthday, he became a major star. The name Justin has been on a downward slide since the beginning of the twenty-first century (from 19 down to 46), but we believe Bieber’s popularity will result in a renewed interest in the name.

Another young star is poised to inspire lots of newborns’ names in 2011—look out for the rise of Kesha. The singer, a Nashville native, has quickly established herself on the music scene after her first album debuted on the charts in 2010 at number 1. Expect to see her name debut on the 2010 top 1,000 as well! Kesha is a variation of Keisha, which was quite popular in the 1980s, ranking at 332 in 1986 but then dropping off the chart in 1999. There are many other popular variations of the name, such as Keysha, Kesia, Keshia (last ranked at 813 in 1991), Keyshia, and Keesha.

GIMME A V!

There’s a really hot trend with the v sound in names, particularly for girls. Ava (number 5 in 2009), Eve, Vivian, and Nevaeh are trending upward for girls. And Vivienne, due no doubt to Angelina Jolie’s daughter, debuted on the list at 532. Among the boys, it’s more of a split, with Vaughn, Giovanni, and Sullivan trending up, and Javon, Davian, and Kevin trending a bit down. Here’s a look at a sampling of names with that powerful v sound and how they’ve risen since 2000.

Girls’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Ava

180

5

Avery

176

32

Nevaeh*

—

34

Evelyn

150

39

Heaven

340

275

Genevieve

507

288

Vivienne

—

532

Evie

—

723

Maeve

777

591

* Heaven spelled backward

A dash means that the name did not make the list that year.

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Viveca, Lavinia, Divine, Vandie

Boys’ Names

2010 Rank

2009 Rank

Giovanni

201

132

Devon

133

277

Everett

585

320

Oliver

305

98

Javion

949

606

Ivan

153

136

Davian

—

707

Maverick

865

543

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Vin, Vinson, Shavon, Daven

RELIGIOUS NAMES

Religious names have become quite a bit more popular in recent years, and the trend is reflected in the different kinds of religious names that are popular now versus years ago (prime example: Sarah is slightly down, but Heaven is up). Here’s a look at some religious names and how they’ve changed in popularity over the past 15 years.

Girls’ Names

1995 Rank

2009 Rank

Sarah

5

21

Nevaeh*

—

34

Trinity

662

74

Mary

40

102

Rebecca

28

132

Heaven

558

275

Eve

—

582

Girls’ Names

1995 Rank

2009 Rank

Aisha

556

742

* Heaven spelled backward

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Khadija, Dinah, Seraphina

Boys’ Names

1995 Rank

2009 Rank

Joshua

5

6

Daniel

9

7

Noah

100

9

Benjamin

31

20

Isaac

98

40

Adam

38

74

Moses

598

504

Muhammad

779

603

Messiah

—

663

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Aasif, Cain

DESTINATION NAMES

Ten years ago, naming a child after a location was quite unusual. But that was before celebrities started naming their kids Brooklyn, Dakota…you get the idea. Some location names were more popular ten years ago—Chandler, for example, was 151 in 1999 and ranks at 469 in 2009, which probably has less to do with the town in Arizona and more to do with a little show called Friends that was popular in the 1990s—but for the most part, naming tots after places is still a hot idea these days. Here are some place-names on the rise:

Girls’ Names

1999 Rank

2009 Rank

Madison (Wisconsin)

7

7

Brooklyn (New York)

182

37

Savannah (Georgia)

42

40

Charlotte (North Carolina)

307

68

London (England)

919

121

Aurora (Illinois)

503

217

Paris (France)

465

412

Adelaide (Australia)

—

567

Ireland

—

821

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Orleans (New Orleans, Louisiana), Helena (Montana), Olympia (Washington), Juneau (Alaska), Valletta (Malta)

Boys’ Names

1999 Rank

2009 Rank

Jackson (Mississippi)

83

25

Santiago (Chile)

403

130

Lincoln (Nebraska)

748

188

Phoenix (Arizona)

913

367

London (England)

—

517

Boston (Massachusetts)

—

540

Memphis

—

605

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Richmond (Virginia), Salem (Oregon), Montgomery (Alabama), Wellington (New Zealand), Dakar (Senegal)

NAMES FROM GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY AND LITERATURE

When we say these names are old, we’re not kidding. These names have been around for a long, long time…and while many girls’ names are becoming more popular, the boys’ names are surprisingly less popular (and perfect for someone looking for the cutting edge).

Girls’ Names

1998 Rank

2009 Rank

Chloe

87

9

Phoebe

606

325

Paris

457

412

Daphne

757

476

Diana

83

165

Helen

349

389

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Artemis, Antigone, Aphrodite, Ariadne, Athena, Calliope, Cassandra, Circe, Cleopatra, Echo, Electra, Eurydice, Euterpe, Gaia, Halcyone, Ione, Iris, Juno, Lavinia, Maia, Medea, Minerva, Persephone, Psyche, Rhea, Selene, Thalia, Venus

Boys’ Names

1998 Rank

2009 Rank

Alexander

22

4

Cassius

—

998

Jason

40

66

Marcus

96

123

Hector

185

204

Antony

832

984

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Achilles, Aeneas, Apollo, Cadmus, Dionysus, Endymion, Hercules, Hermes, Hyperion, Icarus, Janus, Mercury, Midas, Minos, Morpheus, Odysseus, Orion, Orpheus, Pegasus, Perseus, Prometheus, Ptolemy, Theseus, Vulcan, Zeus

A CORNUCOPIA OF PURITAN NAMES

Many names have remained popular for hundreds of years, such as Emily, Olivia, Michael, and Matthew. However, in recent years, names with a Puritan bent in particular have been all the rage. You probably know at least one Ethan or Emma—names that would be equally at home in 1700s Salem, Massachusetts, and on today’s playgrounds. Here’s a look at trends in Puritan names from this decade and the last.

Girls’ Names

1995 Rank

2009 Rank

Abigail

36

8

Leah

103

28

Faith

172

80

Hope

193

233

Martha

305

682

Charity

496

876

Constance

748

—

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Honor, Mercy, Providence

Boys’ Names

1995 Rank

2009 Rank

Caleb

54

31

Levi

158

88

Asher

929

165

Boys’ Names

1995 Rank

2009 Rank

Silas

755

254

Tobias

722

506

Asa

799

553

Frederick

316

536

Hugh

806

988

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Ebenezer, Abner, Enoch, Sylas

NAMES ENDING WITH AN N SOUND

For years, parents have selected names ending with an n sound. It’s not hard to see the appeal—they go well with both usual and unusual last names. Many have noted how many hot 100 boys’ names rhyme with Aiden (Jayden, Brayden, Caden), but there are countless other common names that end with that familiar, last-name-friendly consonant ending.

Girls’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Madison

3

7

Brooklyn

177

37

Evelyn

150

39

Peyton

168

43

Madelyn

126

59

Jocelyn

122

70

Payton

163

84

Vivian

272

164

Quinn

311

258

Kaylen

—

681

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Raelin, Avan, Jessamyn, Jean (while this name seems traditional, it hasn’t appeared in the top 1,000 since 1994)

Boys’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Ethan

25

2

Jayden

194

8

Aiden

324

12

Logan

40

17

Nathan

30

24

Jackson

72

25

Landon

200

36

Brayden

199

47

Grayson

313

172

Jaylen

224

175

Anderson

781

288

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Runyan, Jameson, Ryman, Wilson

SHE’S NO LADY…SHE’S A PALINDROME

A number of fairly common girls’ names are palindromes—words that are spelled the same backward and forward—but only one palindrome pops up in the boys’ top 1,000: Asa. Of course, one of the most popular boys’ names has a nickname that fits the bill: Bob, for Robert. Note that a popular twin combination, Aidan and Nadia, is a palindrome.

Name

2009 Rank

Ava

5

Hannah

23

Anna

29

Elle

442

Eve

582

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Aviva, Emme, Aja

LAST NAMES FIRST

We’ve already looked at gender-neutral names on page 20, and the surname as first name fad is a deeper twist on that. It’s interesting that the top 10 names for both genders in 2009 were all “traditional” first names, considering last names as first names is perhaps one of the biggest trends of the past 10 years. Take a look at some of the more popular choices for boys and girls.

Girls’ Names

2009 Rank

Peyton

43

Morgan

56

Mackenzie

77

Kennedy

114

Reagan

128

Kendall

133

Shelby

167

Macy

286

Ansley

658

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Golden, Kingsley, Sheridan, Easton, Curtis, Banfield, Robinson

Boys’ Names

2009 Rank

Carter

50

Chase

61

Cooper

84

Maddox

180

Graham

262

Paxton

327

Beckett

413

Reed

422

Chandler

469

Nelson

522

Sullivan

652

Jensen

832

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Foster, Ford, Albee, Burroughs, Pelham, Wilder, Barnes

ERIN GO BRAGH!

Irish names have become very, very popular for boys, but interestingly enough, traditional Irish girls’ names are dropping in popularity. Poor Colleen, which consistently ranked in the top 200 names from 1948 to 1993, has dropped like a stone since then (from 207 in 1994 to falling off the top 1,000 list entirely in 2007). The counterpoint to this is Malachi, a name that first appeared on the top 1,000 in 1987 ranked at 992. Since then, it’s taken off in popularity, ranked at 167 in 2009.

Girls’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Erin

60

194

Kelly

111

260

Bridget

273

424

Kathleen

204

564

Eileen

627

810

Colleen

455

—

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Deirdre, Saoirse, Siobhan, Nuala

Boys’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Riley

109

107

Liam

140

49

Malachi

351

167

Declan

545

308

Finn

834

343

Seamus

827

813

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Conan, Daire, Lorcan

Despite Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban naming their little one Sunday, the name hasn’t yet popped up on the top 1,000 (no days of the week are represented). In fact, names of seasons (Autumn, Summer) and months (April) are trending down or not even on the radar (although Mad Men’s January Jones may provoke a spike soon!). The big exceptions are June, which debuted on the list at 867 in 2008 and zoomed to 662 in 2009, and August, which jumped from 613 in 2000 to 433 in 2009.

TRADITIONAL VS. MODERN

It’s really something when a modern interpretation of a name overtakes the traditional version. Here’s a great example: in 2009 the modern Makayla was the 44th most popular name for girls, while the name’s traditional spelling, Michaela, was 370th. You’ll see that the girl names lean toward this trend, whereas parents of boys often prefer the traditional spelling. Here’s a look at the rising popularity of some new takes on the names of yesteryear. (The 2009 rankings are listed next to each variation.)

Girls’ Names

Traditional Spelling

Modern Spelling

Michaela (370)

Makayla (44)

Madeline (64)

Madelyn (59)

Caitlin (266)

Kaitlyn (67)

Layla (45)

Laila (135)

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Katheryn/Catheryn (Katherine/ Catherine), Cathrina (Katrina), Avah (Ava), Emalee (Emily)

Boys’ Names

Traditional Spelling

Modern Spelling

Aiden (12)

Ayden (85)

Jackson (25)

Jaxon (126)

Jonathan (30)

Johnathan (205)

Cameron (59)

Kameron (275)

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Etan (Ethan), Noa (Noah), Rian (Ryan), Cayleb (Caleb)

PRESIDENTIAL PEDIGREES

One of the hottest trends in names these days is presidential surnames, at least the ones that differ from already popular names (Madison, Taylor). Other presidential options are popping up everywhere—even Lincoln has had a meteoric rise from 710th place in 2000 to 188th in 2009. Some probably won’t ever catch on, however—it’s hard to imagine a playdate with little Coolidge and her brother Nixon, isn’t it?

You might also want to consider changing up the spelling to create your own spin on this trend. For example, if you don’t want to name your darling Reagan because your politics are more to the left, consider Regan (2009 rank: 685) or even Teagan (2009 rank: 321).

Girls’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Madison (James)

3

7

Taylor (Zachary)

10

22

Kennedy (John F.)

139

114

Reagan (Ronald)

286

128

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: McKinley (William), Monroe (James), Carter (Jimmy)

Boys’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Jackson (Andrew)

72

25

Tyler (John)

10

28

Grant (Ulysses)

123

144

Lincoln (Honest Abe)

710

188

Harrison (Benjamin)

184

242

Pierce (Franklin)

498

481

Boys’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Jefferson (Thomas)

716

587

Wilson (Woodrow)

526

539

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Roosevelt (pick your fave!), Harding

(Warren), Cleveland (Grover)

Options trending down: Clinton (William)

Sarah Palin Names

The former governor of Alaska has used some pretty unusual names for her children (and her daughter Bristol continued this with her own son, Tripp), and those names have steadily moved upward on the charts:

- Bristol (entered the baby girl charts this year at 666)

- Piper (jumped 71 percent since 2000 to a high of 147 this year)

- Willow (jumped 59 percent since 2000 to a high of 315 this year)

- Tripp (entered baby boy charts at 930 in 2008, stands at 671 this year)

Levi, the father of Bristol’s son, Tripp, is also on the rise. The other unusual boys’ names associated with Palin’s family (Trigg and Track) haven’t cracked the top 1,000 yet…but expect to see them soon.

NATURE NAMES

Are you a nature lover? Are you planning to make your little one a part of your outdoorsy lifestyle? Despite perhaps a rise in eco-consciousness, many of these nature names are in free fall. Does that mean they’re ripe for the picking?

Girls’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Daisy

141

153

Violet

738

141

Summer

145

175

Sierra

53

198

Rose

299

352

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Blossom, Evergreen, Lake, Everest, Skye, Azalea

Boys’ Names

2000 Rank

2009 Rank

Hunter

35

56

River

612

448

Fisher

—

841

Stone

722

994

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Ranger, Trail, Trek, Forest, Cliff, Scout

WHAT’S GOING ON WITH MACKENZIE?

The girls’ name Mackenzie suddenly debuted on the top 1,000 in 1976, which isn’t all that surprising considering that Mackenzie Phillips was one of the stars of One Day at a Time, a longtime TV hit that debuted in December of 1975. What’s interesting, though, is that after 15 years of languishing in the lower to middle part of the list, Mackenzie began to take off in popularity in 1990, going from 247 in that year to its present ranking of 77. It’s been solidly in the hot 100 since 1995, and several of its variants are incredibly popular today as well. Take a look at how they stack up:

Name

2009 Rank

Mackenzie/MacKenzie

77

Mckenzie/McKenzie

155

Makenzie

172

Mckenna/McKenna

213

Makenna

243

Kinsley

428

Kinley

451

Kenley

659

Mckinley/McKinley

760

Makena

950

ENDS WITH AN -O

Many boys’ names with Spanish or Italian heritage end in an -o suffix, which can go beautifully with countless last names. Plus, they’re O-so-romantic! Imagine calling for little Francisco or Romeo across the playground—all the other moms will swoon! Madonna’s young son Rocco (2009 rank: 389, a steady climber since 2001) is an example of this trend.

It’s an interesting twist that there aren’t many popular girls’ names ending in -o, and the ones that are fairly common might be nicknames for another name (Coco, Cleo, or Margo, for example).

Here’s another tip: they make fantastic middle names too.

Name

2009 Rank

Alejandro

121

Eduardo

128

Santiago

130

Name

2009 Rank

Leonardo

164

Ricardo

168

Fernando

178

Francisco

181

Mario

198

Sergio

224

Mateo

229

Marco

241

Julio

304

Emilio

311

Pablo

344

Gustavo

362

Rodrigo

373

Mauricio

383

Rocco

389

Hugo

409

Orlando

410

Romeo

411

Alfredo

423

Milo

451

Ernesto

461

Guillermo

501

Ways to Make This Trend Your Own

Options still off the radar: Carmelo, Cosmo (remember Kramer from Seinfeld?), Dario, Stasio, Viggo

Predictions: Hot Names

Okay, so you’ve read about the trends. But what other names might be taking off in the near future? Here’s some of what we think could be gaining ground.

GIRLS

It’s tempting to think that Miley is over, and the name did slide some sixty places this year, from 128 to 189. But it’s not going away anytime soon. The name wasn’t even on the chart before 2007, when it debuted at 278 (the same year Miley Cyrus’s first solo album was released). It more than doubled in popularity the next year, coming in at 128 in 2008. Despite the name’s slip in 2009, Miley’s got legs to carry it for a long time.

First Children

Presidential children are always a big inspiration for names (Chelsea, anyone?), and this year is no different: we think Sasha will be a serious player in 2011. Often a nickname for Alexandra or Natasha among girls, in Russia Sasha is a nickname for boys named Alexander. Sasha is already popular in the United States (at 261 in 2009 and moving steadily upward on the list for the past 10 years), and we think young Sasha Obama is increasing its cred for 2011. Sasha’s sister led the name Malia to leap in popularity 44 percent to number 192 in 2009. Perhaps even more notable is Malia’s variant Maliyah, which soared in popularity 53 percent in 2009 to 296, up from 638 in 2008. Look for Malia and Maliyah to continue their ascent in 2011 as well.

Variants of Sasha: Natasha, Alexandra, Sascha, Saskia, Sasheen

Variants of Malia: Maliyah, Malea, Maleah, Maleia, Melia

Pandora

It’s never been on the chart before, but we see Pandora as a breakout star for 2011 thanks to the amazing popularity of Avatar. Pandora, a Greek name meaning “all gifts,” is the name of the faraway moon in Avatar, but it’s got a rich history in Greek mythology as well. Pandora was a mortal woman created by the gods, each of whom gave her a unique gift. She was charged by the gods to protect a box (in the original story, it was a jar), but they would not tell her what was inside. Overwhelmed by her curiosity, she opened it. To her horror, out into the world poured many evils of mankind, such as plagues and diseases. Only hope remained inside after Pandora closed the box. While it’s a rather loaded name, Pandora is on everyone’s lips these days—and we think that’s enough for it to find its way onto the chart in 2011.

Variants: Dora, Pandorah, Panndora, Pandorra, Pandoura, Doura

Zoe

Avatar is also behind the popularity of Zoe, as in the film’s star Zoe Saldana. Zoe, a Greek name meaning “life,” has moved up in the rankings from 58 in 2008 to 47 in 2009. It’s a great alternative to the much more popular Chloe. The actress Zooey Deschanel has also increased the popularity of her alternate spelling.

Variants: Zoee, Zoelie, Zooey, Zoya, Zoelle, Zoie, Zoey

Gemma

We think 2011 is going to be a big year for Gemma. It debuted on the list at 888 in 2008 and shot up to 568 in 2009. The popularity of Bond girl-starlet Gemma Arterton is behind this surge in popularity, but it’s an evergreen name in Britain (253 on the 2008 girls’ list in the UK). A Latin name meaning “jewel,” Gemma is girly, pretty, and suggests a bygone time: perfect for baby naming in an economic downturn. It’s also a great alternative to the superhot Emma, which many folks feel is a bit too popular.

Variants: Jemma, Jemsa, Jemima, Gem, Gemmalyn, Gemmalynn

More 2011 Forecasts: Getting Hotter

Adelaide, Ada: New names for fans of Ava

Arabella, Annabella: Twists on the uber-popular Isabella and rising Bella

Juliet/Juliette: A more romantic take on the ever-popular Julia

Adelyn/Adalyn: A modern twist on Adeline, perhaps a natural evolution of the popularity of Addison and Madelyn

Bella, Alice: Spurred by Twilight fans?

Harper, Harley, Hayden, Harlow: Six-letter gender-neutral names that start with H are skyrocketing on the girls’ side of the list.

Names ending in -ley: Finley (up 47 percent in 4 years), Brynlee (898 last year, 676 this year, with its counterpart Brinley debuting on the list this year at 778), Kenley (994 in 2008, 659 in 2009), Paisley (318), and Brylee (425)

Old-fashioned girls: Millie (unranked in 2008, 868 in 2009), Hazel (343 in 2008, 294 in 2009), Ruby (113 in 2008, 108 in 2009), Matilda (825 in 2008; 762 in 2009), June (867 in 2008, 662 in 2009), and Lucille (607 in 2008, 570 in 2009)

Em: In addition to the 5 variations of Emily in the top 1,000, folks are gravitating toward other girls’ names beginning with Em: Ember, Emelia, Emilia, Emerson, Emery, Emmy

Lil: When you add in the 7 variations of Liliana, there are a total of 13 Lil names in the top 1,000, and the trend isn’t showing any signs of stopping. Others include Lily, Lilly, Lillie, Lilian, Lillian, Lilia

Aniya: Parents are adding this popular collection of letters to a wide variety of consonants for 9 different popular names: Zaniyah, Aniya, Aniyah, Janiah, Janiyah, Saniya, Saniyah, Taniya, Taniyah

BOYS

Twilight Stars

Look out, top 10—here comes Cullen. It rose a stunning 297 percent in 2009, accelerating from 782 in 2008 to 485 in 2009. It’s a no-brainer why: the ladies get all swoony from Twilight vampire Edward Cullen (not surprisingly, the Gaelic name means “good-looking boy”). If you like Cullen, you could also consider Kellan—yet another Twilight connection! Hot actor Kellan Lutz plays Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series, and his name has leaped back onto the chart in 2009 at 632 (after being a total no-show in 2008). Oh, and after years on a downward trend, Edward was also up 8 percent in 2009…it’s not old fashioned anymore! What’s perhaps more surprising is Emmett—this dowdyish name ranked at 740 in 2000, but is now 332, up 39 percent over 2008.

We can’t ignore Jacob, of course, but the fact is that Jacob has been the number 1 boys’ name for 11 years, long before the Twilight books. What’s more, Jacob is actually declining, even though it’s still number 1. As we mentioned earlier, more than 35,000 babies were named Jacob when it hit number 1 in 1999. Today, a mere 20,858 babies received the name.

Variants for Cullen: Cullan, Cullin, Cullinan, Collen, Callan, Collin, Colin

Variants for Kellan: Kellen, Keelan, Kelan, Keillan, Keilan, Kellin Variants for Edward: Edwards, Ed, Eddie, Eddy, Edison, Eduard, Edouard, Eduardo, Edvard, Ted, Teddie, Teddy, Ned, Neddie, Neddy

Variants for Emmett: Emmitt, Emet, Ahmet, Emerson, Emery

Jacoby

Jacoby is a modern spin on Jacob, a Hebrew name meaning “he who supplants,” and we think its incredible rise in popularity—despite being nearly off the chart in 2006 at 913, it ranked at 444 in 2009—is only going to accelerate in 2011. The fame of Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones and Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury certainly isn’t hurting its ascent.

Variants: Jakobe, Jacob, Jacobi, Jacobus, Giacomo, Hamish, Iago, Jago, Jaime, Jake, Jakob, Jakov

Trace

We see 2011 as a big year for Trace, a much more boyish version of the name Tracy. It’s also popular for girls, but we like Trace as a breakout name for boys next year. Trace came in at 533 in 2009. Country star Trace Adkins has been a star for a long time, but it’s Trace Cyrus, older brother of Miley Cyrus, who’s really behind the surge in popularity. Trace and his band, Metro Station, are on the rise.

Variants: Traye, Drake, True, Tre, Trey, Brice, Bryce, Trai, Tracy

Liam

Liam is all the rage, and it’s going to be even stronger in 2011. This name, which ranked at 49 in 2009 (up from 75 in 2008), is an old German word for “protection” and is also an Irish diminutive of William. Liam has almost tripled in popularity over the last 10 years. Lots of celebrities have named their little ones Liam (Tori Spelling, for example), and it’s also the moniker of one of the young and gorgeous characters on 90210.

Variants: William, Len

More 2011 Forecasts: Getting Hotter

Cash, Gamble, Keno, and Chance: In these tough economic times, people are gravitating toward casino-friendly names.

Jax, Jaxson: Spinning the popular Jack in a more futuristic way

Casen/Kasen: We’ve already seen the wide variety of variations in this name, but it’s worth noting that the whole pack is relatively new to the list, and likely to gain.

Tristan/Trystan: This name also brings in quite a few variants, but the increase in both popularity and variety makes us think we’ll see more Tristans around soon.

Beckett, Bennett, Beckham: This surname trio springs from the popularity of David Beckham, no doubt, but all three are on the rise.

Easton, Weston, Westin: These direction names are moving up.

Urijah, Alijah: New twists on the popular Elijah

Hidden Climbers

These names aren’t necessarily the biggest jumpers in popularity, and they don’t quite fit into some of the other trends we’ve discussed, but we wanted to bring them to your attention because over the last few years they have steadily climbed the charts. Look for them to gain even more ground in 2011.

Girls

Boys

Naomi

Bentley

Sherlyn

Nash

Myla

Bridger

Karma

Cannon

Olive

Atticus

Gracelyn

Ace

Giselle

Madden

Rowan

Gideon

Raelynn

Maverick

Skyla

Izayah

Karsyn

Johan

Remington

Cruz

Holden

Zander

Jadiel

Lucian

Predictions: The Coldest Baby Names

We think these names are over with a capital O. In some cases, they became really hot really fast, and now they’re oh-so-out-of-style. Others are surprisingly low in popularity considering their perceived “commonality.” Perhaps you might want to consider some of these options if you want your baby to stand out in a crowd? See if you agree.

BOYS

Brayden: Are the Bray- names (Brayden, Brayan, Braeden, Braydon, Braden, Braylen, Braylon) losing their luster? Ten spelling variations in the top 1,000 alone is a sure sign of oversaturation.

Jonas: Are the Bros losing some of their fans?

Marc, Isiah, Nickolas: Alternate spellings are sliding down the list as parents return to tradition.

Taylor: Taylor Swift’s superstardom has pushed this unisex name onto the girl side of the list.

GIRLS

The many forms of Kaitlyn. It’s been a good ride, Kaitlyn, but you may be on your way out. After more than 20 strong years, Kaitlyn is beginning to slip a bit in popularity. In order of common usage, the primary variants are Katelyn, Caitlyn, Caitlin, Kaitlin, and Kaitlynn—and the popularity of each has decreased in last three years.

Marely: This name fell the farthest in 2009.

Jaslene: America’s Next Top Model Jaslene Gonzalez broke onto the scene in 2007, and this name first appeared on the 2007 charts at 598, zooming to 396 in 2008, and falling to 670 in 2009 (still at least 330 places above where it had been for the last 20 years, out of the top 1,000).

Mylee: This alternate spelling of Miley is falling fast.

Bridget: The uber-popularity of Bridget Jones’s Diary has faded.

Julie: This sturdy name has given way to Juliet and Juliana.

Mining the NFL for Your Child’s Name

Stumped for a name? Look no further than the NFL’s quarterbacks. A growing number of parents are finding inspiration there. In particular, lots of moms and dads are choosing the fun name Colt, after Cleveland Browns’ QB Colt McCoy. Colt wasn’t even ranked in 2003, but it has rocketed up the list to 370 in the years since, and it’s risen in popularity 164 percent just between 2008 and 2009. Of course, many parents are choosing the longer name Colton (ranked 98 and 93 in 2008 and 2009, respectively) and still calling their young’uns Colt.

Just look at the following list of somewhat unusual names of current NFL quarterbacks. In most cases, the names are growing in popularity.

That Other Sport Called Football

The 2010 World Cup brought a month-long focus to the game of soccer, and the names of the world’s best may spark some World Cup babies whose names will hit the charts next year.

Worldly Names We Think Will Rise

Cristiano (Ronaldo), Portugal

Ronaldo (don’t be surprised to see Cristiano’s last name get a bump also!)

Lionel (Messi), Argentina

Rooney* (Wayne Rooney), England

Fernando (Torres), Spain

Franck (Ribery), France

Fabio (Cannavaro), Italy

Wesley (Sneijder), Netherlands

Arjen (Robben), Netherlands

Steven (Gerrard), England

Gianluigi (Buffon), Italy

Thierry (Henry), France

U.S. Names We Think Will Rise

Donovan (Landon Donovan)

Landon (Landon Donovan)

Clint (Dempsey)

Bradley (Michael Bradley)

Tim (Howard)

*An interesting note: England star Wayne Rooney’s son is named Kai—a name that has jumped nearly 200 places in popularity since 2000, up to 214 today, and a name that sits right next to (U.S. star Landon) Donovan (215) on the top 1,000 list.

Celebrity-Inspired Names on the Rise

Audrina (Patridge): Entered the list at 706 in 2007, now stands at 355

Chace (Crawford): Entered the list at 658 in 2008, now stands at 527

Leighton (Meester): Debuted at 669 this year

Khloe (Kardashian): Khloe was ranked 961 in 2006, and now stands at 95. Kloe entered the list this year at 998.

Taraji (P. Henson): Entered the list at 881 this year

Giada (de Laurentiis): 845 in 2007, 830 in 2008, 754 this year

Evangeline (Lilly): 598 in 2006, 429 in 2009

Dane (Cook): 424 in 2000, 368 this year

Recent Celebrity Babies

Here’s a quick overview of what the celebustork has dropped off.

Harper Renn (Tiffani Thiessen)

Cosima Violet (Claudia Schiffer and Matthew Vaughn)

Sundance Thomas (Kerri Walsh and Casey Jennings)

Aviana Olea (Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo)

Louis Bardo (Sandra Bullock)

Axel (Will Farrell and Viveca Paulin)

Bandit Lee (Lyn-Z and Gerard Way)

Bardot Vita (David Boreanaz and Jaime Bergman)

Blaise Ray (Amanda Beard and Sacha Brown)

Billie Beatrice (Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart)

Nancy Leigh (Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley)

Charlotte Grace (Sarah Michelle Prinze and Freddie Prinze, Jr.)

Goldie Priya (Ben Lee and Ione Skye)

Hartley Grace (Mark McGrath and Carin Kingsland)

Jasper Warren (Kimberly Williams and Brad Paisley)

Julian Fuego (Robin Thicke and Paula Patton)

Lou Sulola (Heidi Klum and Seal)

Lydon Edward (Mark McGrath and Carin Kingsland)

Lyla Rose (Lisa Loeb and Roey Hershkovitz)

Mason Dash (Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick)

Sparrow James Midnight (Joel Madden and Nicole Ritchie)

Stella Luna (Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery)

Vida (Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves)

Walker Nathaniel (Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel)

Easton Quinn Monroe (Jenna Elfman and Bodhi Elfman)

Liberty Grace (Joey Lawrence and Chandie Yawn-Nelson)

Seraphina Rose Elizabeth (Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner)

Atlas (Anne Heche and James Tupper)

Levi James (Sheryl Crow)

Daniel Hiram (Keyshia Cole and Daniel Gibson)

Amadeus Benedict Edley Luis (Boris Becker)

Grace Margaret (Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham)

Kloey Alexandra (Joey Fatone)

Rhys Edward (Joey Mclntyre)

Lucia (Mel Gibson)

Isaiah Timothy (Elizabeth and Tim Hasselbeck)

* — All names with a * in the text denote Top 100 Names of 2009.

T — All names with a T in the text denote Top Twin Names of 2009.

ˆ — All names with a ˆ in the text denote hot names rising in popularity in 2009.

A

Aadi (Hindi) Child of the beginning

Aadie, Aady, Aadey, Aadee, Aadea, Aadeah, Aadye

*Aaliyah (Arabic) An ascender, one having the highest social standing

Aaleyah, Aaliya, Aliyah, Aliyah, Alliyah, Alieya, Aliyiah, Alliyia, Aleeya, Alee, Aleiya, Alia, Aleah, Alea, Aliya

Aaralyn (American) Woman with song

Aaralynn, Aaralin, Aaralinn, Aaralinne, Aralyn, Aralynn

Aba (African) Born on a Thursday

Abah, Abba, Abbah

Abarrane (Hebrew) Feminine form of Abraham; mother of a multitude; mother of nations

Abarrayne, Abarraine, Abarane, Abarayne, Abaraine, Abame, Abrahana

Abena (African) Born on a Tuesday

Abenah, Abeena, Abyna, Abina, Abeenah, Abynah, Abinah

Abiela (Hebrew) My father is Lord

Abielah, Abiella, Abiellah, Abyela, Abyelah, Abyella, Abyellah

*TAbigail (Hebrew) The source of a father’s joy

Abagail, Abbigail, Abigael, Abigale, Abbygail, Abygail, Abygayle, Abbygayle, Abbegale, Abby, Abbagail, Abbey, Abbie, Abbi, Abigayle

Abijah (Hebrew) My father is Lord

Abija, Abisha, Abishah, Abiah, Abia, Aviah, Avia

Abila (Spanish) One who is beautiful

Abilah, Abyla, Abylah

Abilene (American / Hebrew) From a town in Texas / resembling grass

Abalene, Abalina, Abilena, Abiline, Abileene, Abileen, Abileena, Abilyn

Abir (Arabic) Having a fragrant scent

Abeer, Abyr, Abire, Abeere, Abbir, Abhir

Abira (Hebrew) A source of strength; one who is strong

Abera, Abyra, Abyrah, Abirah, Abbira, Abeerah

Abra (Hebrew / Arabic) Feminine form of Abraham; mother of a multitude; mother of nations / lesson; example

Abri, Abrah, Abree, Abria, Abbra, Abrah, Abbrah

Abril (Spanish / Portuguese) Form of April, meaning opening buds of spring

Academia (Latin) From a community of higher learning

Akademia, Academiah, Akademiah

Acantha (Greek) Thorny; in mythology, a nymph who was loved by Apollo

Akantha, Ackantha, Acanthah, Akanthah, Ackanthah

Accalia (Latin) In mythology, the foster mother of Romulus and Remus

Accaliah, Acalia, Accalya, Acalya, Acca, Ackaliah, Ackalia

Adah (Hebrew) Ornament; beautiful addition to the family

Adda, Adaya, Ada

Adanna (African) Her father’s daughter; a father’s pride

Adana, Adanah, Adannah, Adanya, Adanyah

Adanne (African) Her mother’s daughter; a mother’s pride

Adane, Adayne, Adaine, Adayn, Adain, Adaen, Adaene

Adara (Greek / Arabic) Beautiful girl / chaste one; virgin

Adair, Adare, Adaire, Adayre, Adarah, Adarra, Adaora, Adar

Addin (Hebrew) One who is adorned; voluptuous

Addine, Addyn, Addyne

ˆ*TAddison (English) Daughter of Adam

Addeson, Addyson, Adison, Adisson, Addisyn, Adyson

Adeen (Irish) Little fire shining brightly

Adeene, Adean, Adeane, Adein, Adeine, Adeyn, Adeyne

Adela (German) Of the nobility; serene; of good humor

Adele, Adelia, Adella, Adelle, Adelie, Adelina, Adali

Adelaide (German) Of the nobility; serene; of good humor

Adelaid

ˆAdeline (German) Form of Adela, meaning of the nobility

Adalyn, Adalynn, Adelyn, Adelynn

Adianca (Native American) One who brings peace

Adianka, Adyanca, Adyanka

Adira (Hebrew / Arabic) Powerful, noble woman / having great strength

Adirah, Adeera, Adyra, Adeerah, Adyrah, Adeira, Adeirah, Adiera

Admina (Hebrew) Daughter of the red earth

Adminah, Admeena, Admyna, Admeenah, Admynah, Admeina

Adoración (Spanish) Having the adoration of all

Adra (Arabic) One who is chaste; a virgin

TAdriana (Greek) Feminine form of Adrian; from the Adriatic Sea region; woman with dark features

Adria, Adriah, Adrea, Adreana, Adreanna, Adrienna, Adriane, Adriene, Adrie, Adrienne, Adrianna, Adrianne, Adriel

Adrina (Italian) Having great happiness

Adrinna, Adreena, Adrinah, Adryna, Adreenah, Adrynah

Aegea (Latin / Greek) From the Aegean Sea / in mythology, a daughter of the sun who was known for her beauty

Aegina (Greek) In mythology, a sea nymph

Aeginae, Aegyna, Aegynah

Aelwen (Welsh) Woman with a fair brow

Aelwenn, Aelwenne, Aelwin, Aelwinn, Aelwinne, Aelwyn, Aelwynn, Aelwynne

Aerwyna (English) A friend of the ocean

Afra (Hebrew / Arabic) Young doe / white; an earth color

Affra, Affrah, Afrah, Afrya, Afryah, Afria, Affery, Affrie

Afrodille (French) Daffodil; showy and vivid

Afrodill, Afrodil, Afrodile, Afrodilla, Afrodila

Afton (English) From the Afton river

Agave (Greek) In mythology, a queen of Thebes

Agnes (Greek) One who is pure; chaste

Agneis, Agnese, Agness, Agnies, Agnus, Agna, Agne, Agnesa, Nessa, Oona

Agraciana (Spanish) One who forgives

Agracianna, Agracyanna, Agracyana, Agraciann, Agraciane, Agracyann, Agracyane, Agracianne

Agrona (Celtic) In mythology, the goddess of war and death

Agronna, Agronia, Agrone

Ahelia (Hebrew) Breath; a source of life

Ahelie, Ahelya, Aheli, Ahelee, Aheleigh, Ahelea, Aheleah, Ahely

Ahellona (Greek) Woman who has masculine qualities

Ahelona, Ahellonna, Ahelonna

Ahinoam (Hebrew) In the Bible, one of David’s wives

Ahuva (Hebrew) One who is dearly loved

Ahuvah, Ahuda, Ahudah

Aida (English / French / Arabic) One who is wealthy; prosperous / one who is helpful / a returning visitor

Ayda, Aydah, Aidah, Aidee, Aidia, Aieeda, Aaida

Aidan (Gaelic) One who is fiery; little fire

Aiden, Adeen, Aden, Aideen, Adan, Aithne, Aithnea, Ajthne

Aiko (Japanese) Little one who is dearly loved

Ailbhe (Irish) Of noble character; one who is bright

Aileen (Irish / Scottish) Light bearer / from the green meadow

Ailean, Ailein, Ailene, Ailin, Aillen, Ailyn, Alean, Aleane

Ailis (Irish) One who is noble and kind

Ailish, Ailyse, Ailesh, Ailisa, Ailise

Ailna (German) One who is sweet and pleasant; of the nobility

Ailne

Ain (Irish / Arabic) In mythology, a woman who wrote laws to protect the rights of women / precious eye

Aine (Celtic) One who brings brightness and joy

Aingeal (Irish) Heaven’s messenger; angel

Aingealag

Ainsley (Scottish) One’s own meadow

Ainslie, Ainslee, Ainsly, Ainslei, Aynslie, Aynslee, Aynslie, Ansley

Aionia (Greek) Everlasting life

Aioniah, Aionea, Aioneah, Ayonia, Ayoniah, Ayonea, Ayoneah

Airic (Celtic) One who is pleasant and agreeable

Airick, Airik, Aeric, Aerick, Aerik

Aisha (Arabic, African) lively; womanly

Aiesha, Ayisha, Myisha

Aisling (Irish) A dream or vision; an inspiration

Aislin, Ayslin, Ayslinn, Ayslyn, Ayslynn, Aislyn, Aisylnn, Aislinn, Isleen

Aitheria (Greek) Of the wind

Aitheriah, Aitherea, Aithereah, Aytheria, Aytheriah, Aytherea, Aythereah

Ajaya (Hindi) One who is invincible; having the power of a god

Ajay

Aka (Maori / Turkish) Affectionate one / in mythology, a mother goddess

Akah, Akka, Akkah

Akili (Tanzanian) Having great wisdom

Akilea, Akilee, Akilie, Akylee, Akylie, Akyli, Akileah

Akilina (Latin) Resembling an eagle

Akilinah, Akileena, Akilyna, Akilinna, Ackilina, Acilina, Akylina, Akylyna

Akira (Scottish) One who acts as an anchor

Akera, Akerra, Akiera, Akirah, Akiria, Akyra, Akirrah, Akeri, Akeira, Akeara

Aksana (Russian) Form of Oksana, meaning “hospitality”

Aksanna, Aksanah, Aksannah

Alaia (Arabic / Basque) One who is majestic, of high worth joy

Alaya, Alayah, Alaiah

Alaina (French) Beautiful and fair woman; dear child.

Alayna, Alaine, Alayne, Alainah, Alana, Alanah, Alanna, Alannah, Alanis, Alyn, Alani, Alanni, Alaney; Alanney; Alanie

Alair (French) One who has a cheerful disposition

Alaire, Allaire, Allair, Aulaire, Alayr, Alayre, Alaer

Alanza (Spanish) Feminine form of Alonzo; noble and ready for battle

Alarice (German) Feminine form of Alaric; ruler of all

Alarise, Allaryce, Alarica, Alarisa, Alaricia, Alrica

Alcina (Greek) One who is strong-willed and opinionated

Alceena, Alcyna, Alsina, Alsyna, Alzina, Alcine, Alcinia, Alcyne

Alda (German / Spanish) Long-lived, old / wise; an elder

Aldah, Aldine, Aldina, Aldinah, Aldene, Aldona

Aldis (English) From the ancient house

Aldys, Aldiss, Aldisse, Aldyss, Aldysse

Aldonsa (Spanish) One who is kind and gracious

Aldonza, Aldonsia, Aldonzia

Aleah (Arabic) Exalted

Alea, Alia, Aliah, Aliana, Aleana

Aleen (Celtic) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Aleena, Aleenia, Alene, Alyne, Alena, Alenka, Alynah, Aleine

Alegria (Spanish) One who is cheerful and brings happiness to others

Alegra, Aleggra, Allegra, Alleffra, Allecra

Alera (Latin) Resembling an eagle

Alerra, Aleria, Alerya, Alerah, Alerrah

Alethea (Greek) One who is truthful

Altheia, Lathea, Lathey, Olethea

*Alexa (Greek) Form of Alexandra, meaning “helper and defender of mankind”

Aleka, Alexia

*TAlexandra (Greek) Feminine form of Alexander; a helper and defender of mankind

Alexandria, Alexandrea, Alixandra, Alessandra, Alexis, Alondra, Aleksandra, Alejandra, Sandra, Sandrine, Sasha

*Alexis (Greek) Form of Alexandra, meaning “helper and defender of mankind”

Alexus, Alexys, Alexia

Ali (English) Form of Allison or Alice, meaning “woman of the nobility”

Allie, Alie, Alli, Ally

Aliana (English) Form of Eliana, meaning “the Lord answers our prayers”

Alianna

ˆAlice (German) Woman of the nobility; truthful; having high moral character

Ally, Allie, Alyce, Alesia, Aleece

Alicia (Spanish) Form of Alice, meaning “woman of the nobility”

Alecia, Aleecia, Aliza, Aleesha, Alesha, Alisha, Alisa

Alika (Hawaiian) One who is honest

Alicka, Alicca, Alyka, Alycka, Alycca

Alina (Arabic / Polish) One who is noble / one who is beautiful and bright

Aline, Aleena, Alena, Alyna

Alivia (Spanish) Form of Olivia, meaning of the olive tree

*TAllison (English) Form of Alice, meaning “woman of the nobility, truthful; having high moral character”

Alisanne, Alison, Alicen, Alisen, Alisyn, Allyson, Alyson, Allisson

Alma (Latin / Italian) One who is nurturing and kind / refers to the soul

Almah

Almira (English) A princess; daughter born to royalty

Almeera, Almeira, Almiera, Almyra, Almirah, Almeerah, Almeirah

Aloma (Spanish) Form of Paloma, meaning “dove-like”

Alomah, Alomma, Alommah

Alondra (Spanish) Form of Alexandra, meaning “helper and defender of mankind”

Alpha (Greek) The firstborn child; the first letter of the Greek alphabet

Alphonsine (French) Feminine form of Alphonse; one who is ready for battle

Alphonsina, Alphonsyne, Alphonsyna, Alphonseene, Alphonseena, Alphonseane, Alphonseana, Alphonsiene

Alura (English) A divine counselor

Allura, Alurea, Alhraed

Alvera (Spanish) Feminine of Alvaro; guardian of all; speaker of the truth

Alveria, Alvara, Alverna, Alvernia, Alvira, Alvyra, Alvarita, Alverra

*Alyssa (German) Form of Alice, meaning “woman of the nobility, truthful; having high moral character”

Alisa, Alissya, Alyssaya, Alishya, Alisia, Alissa, Allisa, Allyssa, Alysa, Alysse, Alyssia

Amada (Spanish) One who is loved by all

Amadia, Amadea, Amadita, Amadah

Amadea (Latin) Feminine form of Amedeo; loved by God

Amadya, Amadia, Amadine, Amadina, Amadika, Amadis

Amadi (African) One who rejoices

Amadie, Amady, Amadey, Amadye, Amadee, Amadea, Amadeah

Amalia (German) One who is industrious and hardworking

Amelia, Amalya, Amalie, Amalea, Amylia, Amyleah, Amilia, Neneca

Amalthea (Greek) One who soothes; in mythology, the foster mother of Zeus

Amaltheah, Amalthia, Amalthya

Amanda (Latin) One who is much loved

Amandi, Amandah, Amandea, Amandee, Amandey, Amande, Amandie, Amandy, Mandy

Amani (African / Arabic) One who is peaceful / one with wishes and dreams

Amanie, Amany, Amaney, Amanee, Amanye, Amanea, Amaneah

Amara (Greek) One who will be forever beautiful

Amarah, Amarya, Amaira, Amaria, Amar

Amina (Arabic) Truthful, trustworthy

Amari (African) Having great strength, a builder

Amaree, Amarie

Amaya (Japanese) Of the night rain

Amayah, Amaia, Amaiah

Amber (French) Resembling the jewel; a warm honey color

Ambur, Ambar, Amberly, Amberlyn, Amberli, Amberlee, Ambyr, Ambyre

Ambrosia (Greek) Immortal; in mythology, the food of the gods

Ambrosa, Ambrosiah, Ambrosyna, Ambrosina, Ambrosyn, Ambrosine, Ambrozin, Ambrozyn, Ambrozyna, Ambrozyne, Ambrozine, Ambrose, Ambrotosa, Ambruslne, Amhrosine

*Amelia (German) Form of Amalia or (Latin) form of Emily, meaning “one who is industrious and hardworking”

Amelie, Amelita, Amylia, Amely

America (Latin) A powerful ruler

Americus, Amerika, Amerikus

Amina (Arabic) A princess; one who commands

Amirah, Ameera, Amyra, Ameerah, Amyrah, Ameira, Ameirah, Amiera

Amissa (Hebrew) One who is honest; a friend

Amisa, Amise, Amisia, Amiza, Amysa, Amysia, Amysya, Amyza

ˆAmiyah (American) Form of Amy, meaning “beloved.”

Amiah, Amiya, Amya

Amrita (Hindi) Having immortality; full of ambrosia

Amritah, Amritta, Amryta, Amrytta, Amrytte, Amritte, Amryte, Amreeta

Amser (Welsh) A period of time

Amy (Latin) Dearly loved

Aimee, Aimie, Aimi, Aimy, Aimya, Aimey, Amice, Amicia

Anaba (Native American) A woman returning from battle

Anabah, Annaba, Annabah

Anabal (Gaelic) One who is joyful

Anaball, Annabal, Annaball

Anahi (Latin) Immortal

Analia (Spanish) Combination of Ana and Lea or Lucia

Annalee, Annali, Annalie, Annaleigh, Annalea, Analeigh, Anali, Analie, Annalina, Anneli, Annaleah, Annaliese, Annalise, Annalisa, Analise, Analiese, Analisa

Anarosa (Spanish) A graceful rose

Annarosa, Anarose, Annarose

Anastasia (Greek) One who shall rise again

Anastase, Anastascia, Anastasha, Anastasie, Stacia, Stasia, Stacy, Stacey

Ancina (Latin) Form of Ann, meaning “a woman graced with God’s favor”

Ancyna, Anncina, Anncyna, Anceina, Annceina, Anciena, Annciena, Anceena

*TAndrea (Greek / Latin) Courageous and strong / feminine form of Andrew; womanly

Andria, Andrianna, Andreia, Andreina, Andreya, Andriana, Andreana, Andera

Angel (Greek) A heavenly messenger

Angela (Greek) A heavenly messenger; an angel

Angelica, Angelina, Angelique, Anjela, Anjelika, Angella, Angelita, Angeline, Angie, Angy

*Angelina (Greek) Form of Angela, meaning “a heavenly messenger, an angel”

Angeline, Angelyn, Angelene, Angelin

Ani (Hawaiian) One who is very beautiful

Aneesa, Aney, Anie, Any, Aany, Aanye, Anea, Aneah

Aniceta (French) One who is unconquerable

Anicetta, Anniceta, Annicetta

Aniya (American) Form of Anna, meaning “a woman graced with God’s favor”

Aniyah, Anaya

*TAnna (Latin) A woman graced with God’s favor

Annah, Ana, Ann, Anne, Anya, Ane, Annika, Anouche, Annchen, Ancina, Annie, Anika

ˆAnnabel (Italian) Graceful and beautiful woman

Annabelle, Annabell, Annabella, Annabele, Anabel, Anabell, Anabelle, Anabella

Annabeth (English) Graced with God’s bounty

Anabeth, Annabethe, Annebeth, Anebeth, Anabethe

Annalynn (English) From the graceful lake

Analynn, Annalyn, Annaline, Annalin, Annalinn, Analyn, Analine, Analin

Annmarie (English) Filled with bitter grace

Annemarie, Annmaria, Annemaria, Annamarie, Annamaria, Anamarie, Anamaria, Anamari

Annora (Latin) Having great honor

Anora, Annorah, Anorah, Anoria, Annore, Annorya, Anorya, Annoria

Anouhea (Hawaiian) Having a soft, cool fragrance

Ansley (English) From the noble’s pastureland

Ansly, Anslie, Ansli, Anslee, Ansleigh, Anslea, Ansleah, Anslye, Ainsley

Antalya (Russian) Born with the morning’s first light

Antaliya, Antalyah, Antaliyah, Antalia, Antaliah

Antea (Greek) In mythology, a woman who was scorned and committed suicide

Anteia, Anteah

Antje (German) A graceful woman

Antoinette (French) Praiseworthy

Toinette

Anwen (Welsh) A famed beauty

Anwin, Anwenne, Anwinne, Anwyn, Anwynn, Anwynne, Anwenn, Anwinn

Anya (Russian) Form of Anna, meaning “a woman graced with God’s favor”

Aphrah (Hebrew) From the house of dust

Aphra

Aphrodite (Greek) Love; in mythology, the goddess of love and beauty

Afrodite, Afrodita, Aphrodita, Aphrodyte, Aphhrodyta, Aphrodytah

Aponi (Native American) Resembling a butterfly

Aponni, Apponni, Apponi

Apphia (Hebrew) One who is productive

Apphiah

Apple (American) Sweet fruit; one who is cherished

Appel, Aple, Apel

April (English) Opening buds of spring, born in the month of April

Avril, Averel, Averill, Avrill, Apryl, Apryle, Aprylle, Aprel, Aprele, Aprila, Aprile, Aprili, Aprilla, Aprille, Aprielle, Aprial, Abrielle, Avrielle, Avrial, Abrienda, Avriel, Averyl, Averil, Avryl, Apryll

Aquene (Native American) One who is peaceful

Aqueena, Aqueene, Aqueen

ˆArabella (Latin) An answered prayer; beautiful altar

Arabela, Arabel, Arabell

Araceli (Spanish) From the altar of heaven

Aracely, Aracelie, Areli, Arely

Aranka (Hungarian) The golden child

Ararinda (German) One who is tenacious

Ararindah, Ararynda, Araryndah

Arava (Hebrew) Resembling a willow; of an arid land

Aravah, Aravva, Aravvah

Arcadia (Greek / Spanish) Feminine form of Arkadios; woman from Arcadia / one who is adventurous

Arcadiah, Arkadia, Arcadya, Arkadya, Arckadia, Arckadya

Ardara (Gaelic) From the stronghold on the hill

Ardarah, Ardarra, Ardaria, Ardarrah, Ardariah

Ardel (Latin) Feminine form of Ardos; industrious and eager

Ardelle, Ardella, Ardele, Ardelia, Ardelis, Ardela, Ardell

Arden (Latin / English) One who is passionate and enthusiastic / from the valley of the eagles

Ardin, Ardeen, Ardena, Ardene, Ardan, Ardean, Ardine, Ardun

Ardra (Celtic / Hindi) One who is noble / the goddess of bad luck and misfortune

Argea (Greek) In mythology, the wife of Polynices

Argeia

Aria (English) A beautiful melody

Ariah

*Ariana (Welsh / Greek) Resembling silver / one who is holy

Ariane, Arian, Arianna, Arianne, Aerian, Aerion, Arianie, Arieon, Aryana, Aryanna

Ariel (Hebrew) A lionness of God

Arielle, Ariele, Airial, Ariela, Ariella, Aryela, Arial, Ari, Ariely, Arely, Arieli, Areli

Arietta (Italian) A short but beautiful melody

Arieta, Ariete, Ariet, Ariett, Aryet, Aryeta, Aryetta, Aryette

Arin (English) Form of Erin, meaning “woman of Ireland”

Aryn

Arisje (Danish) One who is superior

Arissa (Greek) One who is superior

Arisa, Aris, Aryssa, Arysa, Arys

Arizona (Native American) From the little spring / from the state of Arizona

Armani (Persian) One who is desired

Armanee, Armahni, Armaney, Armanie, Armaney

Arnette (English) A little eagle

Arnett, Arnetta, Arnete, Arneta, Arnet

Aroha (Maori) One who loves and is loved

Arona (Maori) One who is colorful and vivacious

Aronah, Aronnah, Aronna

Arrosa (Basque) Sprinkled with dew from heaven; resembling a rose

Arrose

Artis (Irish / English / Icelandic) Lofy hill; noble / rock / follower of Thor

Artisa, Artise, Artys, Artysa, Artyse, Artiss, Arti, Artina

Arusi (African) A girl born during the time of a wedding

Arusie, Arusy, Arusey, Arusee, Arusea, Aruseah, Arusye

Arwa (Arabic) A female mountain goat

Arya (Indian) One who is noble and honored

Aryah, Aryana, Aryanna, Aryia

Ascención (Spanish) Refers to the Ascension

Ashby (English) Home of the ash tree

Ashbea, Ashbie, Ashbeah, Ashbey, Ashbi, Ashbee

Asherat (Syrian) In mythology, goddess of the sea

Ashima (Hebrew) In the Bible, a deity worshipped at Hamath

Ashimah, Ashyma, Asheema, Ashimia, Ashymah, Asheemah, Asheima, Asheimah

Ashira (Hebrew) One who is wealthy; prosperous

Ashyra, Ashyrah, Ashirah, Asheera, Asheerah, Ashiera, Ashierah, Asheira

*TAshley (English) From the meadow of ash trees

Ashlie, Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashly, Ashleye, Ashlya, Ashala, Ashleay

Ashlyn (American) Combination of Ashley and Lynn

Ashlynn, Ashlynne

Asia (Greek / English) Resurrection / the rising sun; in the Koran, the woman who raised Moses; a woman from the east

Aysia, Asya, Asyah, Azia, Asianne

Asis (African) Of the sun

Asiss, Assis, Assiss

Asli (Turkish) One who is genuine and original

Aslie, Asly, Asley, Aslee, Asleigh, Aslea, Asleah, Alsye

Asma (Arabic) One of high status

Aspen (English) From the aspen tree

Aspin, Aspine, Aspina, Aspyn, Aspyna, Aspyne

Assana (Irish) From the waterfall

Assane, Assania, Assanna, Asanna, Asana

Astra (Latin) Of the stars; as bright as a star

Astera, Astrea, Asteria, Astrey, Astara, Astraea, Astrah, Astree

Astrid (Scandinavian / German) One with divine strength

Astryd, Estrid

Asunción (Spanish) Refers to the Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven

Athena (Greek) One who is wise; in mythology, the goddess of war and wisdom

Athina, Atheena, Athene

*Aubrey (English) One who rules with elf-wisdom

Aubree, Aubrie, Aubry, Aubri, Aubriana

*Audrey (English) Woman with noble strength

Audree, Audry, Audra, Audrea, Adrey, Audre, Audray, Audrin, Audrina

Augusta (Latin) Feminine form of Augustus; venerable, majestic

Augustina, Agustina, Augustine, Agostina, Agostine, Augusteen, Augustyna, Agusta

Aulis (Greek) In mythology, a princess of Attica

Auliss, Aulisse, Aulys, Aulyss, Aulysse

ˆAurora (Latin) Morning’s first light; in mythology, the goddess of the dawn

Aurore, Aurea, Aurorette

*TAutumn (English) Born in the fall

Autum

*TAva (German / Iranian) A birdlike woman / from the water

Avah, Avalee, Avaleigh, Avali, Avalie, Avaley, Avelaine, Avelina

Avasa (Indian) One who is independent

Avasah, Avassa, Avasia, Avassah, Avasiah, Avasea, Avaseah

Avena (English) From the oat field

Avenah, Aviena, Avyna, Avina, Avinah, Avynah, Avienah, Aveinah

Avera (Hebrew) One who transgresses

Averah, Avyra, Avira

*TAvery (English) One who is a wise ruler; of the nobility

Avrie, Averey, Averie, Averi, Averee, Averea, Avereah

Aviana (Latin) Blessed with a gracious life

Avianah, Avianna, Aviannah, Aviane, Avianne, Avyana, Avyanna, Avyane

Aviva (Hebrew) One who is innocent and joyful; resembling springtime

Avivi, Avivah, Aviv, Avivie, Avivice, Avni, Avri, Avyva

Awel (Welsh) One who is as refreshing as a breeze

Awell, Awele, Awela, Awella

Awen (Welsh) A fluid essence; a muse; a flowing spirit

Awenn, Awenne, Awin, Awinn, Awinne, Awyn, Awynn, Awynne

Axelle (German / Latin / Hebrew) Source of life; small oak / axe / peace

Axella, Axell, Axele, Axl, Axela, Axelia, Axellia

Ayala (Hebrew) Resembling a gazelle

Ayalah, Ayalla, Ayallah, Aylin, Ayleen, Ayline, Aileen

Ayanna (Hindi / African) One who is innocent / resembling a beautiful flower

Ayana, Ayania, Ahyana, Ayna, Anyaniah, Ayannah, Aiyanna, Aiyana

Ayla (Hebrew) From the oak tree

Aylah, Aylana, Aylanna, Aylee, Aylea, Aylene, Ayleena, Aylena, Aylin, Ayleen, Ayline, Aileen

Aza (Arabic / African) One who provides comfort / powerful

Azia, Aiza, Aizia, Aizha

Azana (African) One who is superior

Azanah, Azanna, Azannah

Azar (Persian) One who is fiery; scarlet

Azara, Azaria, Azarah, Azarra, Azarrah, Azarr

Aznii (Chechen) A famed beauty

Azni, Aznie, Azny, Azney, Aznee, Aznea, Azneah

Azriel (Hebrew) God is my helper

Azrael, Azriell, Azrielle, Azriela, Azriella, Azraela

Azul (Spanish) Blue

B

Badia (Arabic) An elegant lady; one who is unique

Badiah, Badi’a, Badiya, Badea, Badya, Badeah

Bahija (Arabic) A cheerful woman

Bahijah, Bahiga, Bahigah, Bahyja, Bahyjah, Bahyga, Bahygah

*Bailey (English) From the courtyard within castle walls; a public official

Bailee, Bayley, Baylee, Baylie, Baili, Bailie, Baileigh, Bayleigh

Baka (Indian) Resembling a crane

Bakah, Bakka, Backa, Bacca

Baligha (Arabic) One who is forever eloquent

Balighah, Baleegha, Balygha, Baliegha, Baleagha, Baleigha

Banba (Irish) In mythology, a patron goddess of Ireland

Bansuri (Indian) One who is musical

Bansurie, Bansari, Banseri, Bansurri, Bansury, Bansurey, Bansuree

Bara (Hebrew) One who is chosen

Barah, Barra, Barrah

Barbara (Latin) A traveler from a foreign land; a stranger

Barbra, Barbarella, Barbarita, Baibin, Babette, Bairbre, Barbary, Barb

Barika (African) A flourishing woman; one who is successful

Barikah, Baryka, Barikka, Barykka, Baricka, Barycka, Baricca, Barycca

Barr (English) A lawyer

Barre, Bar

Barras (English) From among the trees

Beatrice (Latin) One who blesses others

Beatrix, Beatriz, Beatriss, Beatrisse, Bea, Beatrize, Beatricia, Beatrisa

Becky (English) Form of Rebecca, meaning “one who is bound to God”

Beckey, Becki, Beckie, Becca, Becka, Bekka, Beckee, Beckea

Bel (Indian) From the sacred wood

Belen (Spanish) Woman from Bethlehem

Belinda (English) A beautiful and tender woman

Belindah, Belynda, Balynda, Belienda, Bleiendah, Balyndah, Belyndah

Belisama (Celtic) In mythology, a goddess of rivers and lakes

Belisamah, Belisamma, Belysama, Belisma, Belysma, Belesama

ˆ*Bella (Italian) A woman famed for her beauty

Belle, Bela, Bell, Belita, Bellissa, Belia, Bellanca, Bellany

Bena (Native American) Resembling a pheasant

Benah, Benna, Bennah

Benigna (Spanish) Feminine form of Benigno; one who is kind; friendly

Bernice (Greek) One who brings victory

Berenisa, Berenise, Berenice, Bernicia, Bernisha, Berniss, Bernyce, Bernys

Bertha (German) One who is famously bright and beautiful

Berta, Berthe, Berth, Bertina, Bertyna, Bertine, Bertyne, Birte

Bertilda (English) A luminous battle maiden

Bertilde, Bertild

Beryl (English) Resembling the pale-green precious stone

Beryll, Berylle, Beril, Berill, Berille

Bess (English) Form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful; God’s promise”

Besse, Bessi, Bessie, Bessy, Bessey, Bessee, Bessea

Beth (English) Form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful; God’s promise”

Bethe

Bethany (Hebrew) From the house of figs

Bethan, Bethani, Bethanie, Bethanee, Bethaney, Bethane, Bethann, Bethanne

Beyonce (American) One who surpasses others

Beyoncay, Beyonsay, Beyonsai, Beyonsae, Beyonci, Beyoncie, Beyoncee, Beyoncea

Bianca (Italian) A shining, fairskinned woman

Bianka, Byanca, Byanka

Bibiana (Italian) Form of Vivian, meaning “lively woman”

Bibiane, Bibianna

Bijou (French) As precious as a jewel

Billie (English) Feminine form of William; having a desire to protect

Billi, Billy, Billey, Billee, Billeigh, Billea, Billeah

Blaine (Scottish / Irish) A saint’s servant / a thin woman

Blayne, Blane, Blain, Blayn, Blaen, Blaene

Blair (Scottish) From the field of battle

Blaire, Blare, Blayre, Blaer, Blaere, Blayr

Blake (English) A dark beauty

Blayk, Blayke, Blaik, Blaike, Blaek, Blaeke

Blythe (English) Filled with happiness

Blyth, Blithe, Blith

Bo-bae (Korean) A treasured child

Bonamy (French) A very good friend

Bonamey, Bonami, Bonamie, Bonamee, Bonamei, Bonamea, Bonameah

Bonnie (English) Pretty face

Boni, Bona, Bonea, Boneah, Bonee

Brady (Irish) A large-chested woman

Bradey, Bradee, Bradi, Bradie, Bradea, Bradeah

ˆBraelyn (American) Combination of Braden and Lynn

Braylin, Braelin, Braylyn, Braelen, Braylen

Braima (African) Mother of multitudes

Braimah, Brayma, Braema, Braymah, Braemah

Brandy (English) A woman wielding a sword; an alcoholic drink

Brandey, Brandi, Brandie, Brandee, Branda, Brande, Brandelyn, Brandilyn

Braulia (Spanish) One who is glowing

Brauliah, Braulea, Brauleah, Brauliya, Brauliyah

Brazil (Spanish) Of the ancient tree

Brasil, Brazile, Brazille, Brasille, Bresil, Brezil, Bresille, Brezille

Brencis (Slavic) Crowned with laurel

Brenda (Irish) Feminine form of Brendan; a princess; wielding a sword

Brynda, Brinda, Breandan, Brendalynn, Brendolyn, Brend, Brienda

Brenna (Welsh) A raven-like woman

Brinna, Brenn, Bren, Brennah, Brina, Brena, Brenah

*TBrianna (Irish) Feminine form of Brian; from the high hill; one who ascends

Breanna, Breanne, Breana, Breann, Breeana, Breeanna, Breona, Breonna, Bryana, Bryanna, Briana

Brice (Welsh) One who is alert; ambitious

Bryce

Bridget (Irish) A strong and protective woman; in mythology, goddess of fire, wisdom, and poetry

Bridgett, Bridgette, Briget, Brigette, Bridgit, Bridgitte, Birgit, Birgitte

Brie (French) Type of cheese

Bree, Breeyah, Bria, Briya, Briah, Briyah, Brya

ˆBrielle (French) Form of Brie, meaning “type of cheese”

Brilliant (American) A dazzling and sparkling woman

Briseis (Greek) In mythology, the Trojan widow abducted by Achilles

Brisys, Brisa, Brisia, Brisha, Brissa, Briza, Bryssa, Brysa

Bristol (English) From the city in England Brystol, Bristow, Brystow

Brittany (English) A woman from Great Britain

Britany, Brittanie, Brittaney, Brittani, Brittanee, Britney, Britnee, Britny

*Brook (English) From the running stream

Brooke, Brookie

*Brooklyn (American) Borough of New York City

Brooklin, Brooklynn, Brooklynne

ˆBrylee (American) Variation of Riley

Brilee, Brylie, Briley, Bryli

Brynley (English) From the burnt meadow

Brynlee, Brynly, Brinley, Brinli, Brynlie

Brynn (Welsh) Hill

Brin, Brinn, Bryn, Brynlee, Brynly, Brinley, Brinli, Brynlie

Bryony (English) Of the healing place

Briony, Brionee

C

Cabrina (American) Form of Sabrina, meaning “a legendary princess”

Cabrinah, Cabrinna

Cabriole (French) An adorable girl

Cabriolle, Cabrioll, Cabriol, Cabryole, Cabryolle, Cabryoll, Cabryol, Cabriola

Cacalia (Latin) Resembling the flowering plant

Cacaliah, Cacalea, Cacaleah

Caden (English) A battle maiden

Cadan, Cadin, Cadon

Cadence (Latin) Rhythmic and melodious; a musical woman

Cadena, Cadenza, Cadian, Cadienne, Cadianne, Cadiene, Caydence, Cadencia, Kadence, Kaydence

Caia (Latin) One who rejoices

Cai, Cais

Cailyn (Gaelic) A young woman

Cailin

Cainwen (Welsh) A beautiful treasure

Cainwenn, Cainwenne, Cainwin, Cainwinn, Cainwinne, Cainwyn, Cainwynn, Cainwynne

Cairo (African) From the city in Egypt

Caitlin (English) Form of Catherine, meaning one who is pure, virginal

Caitlyn, Catlin, Catline, Catlyn, Caitlan, Caitlinn, Caitlynn

Calais (French) From the city in France

Cale (Latin) A respected woman

Cayl, Cayle, Cael, Caele, Cail, Caile

Caledonia (Latin) Woman of Scotland

Caledoniah, Caledoniya, Caledona, Caledonya, Calydona

California (Spanish) From paradise; from the state of California

Califia

Calise (Greek) A gorgeous woman

Calyse, Calice, Calyce

Calista (Greek) Most beautiful; in mythology, a nymph who changed into a bear and then into the Great Bear constellation

Calissa, Calisto, Callista, Calyssa, Calysta, Calixte, Colista, Collista

Calla (Greek) Resembling a lily; a beautiful woman

Callah

Callie (Greek) A beautiful girl

Cali, Callee, Kali, Kallie

Calypso (Greek) A woman with secrets; in mythology, a nymph who captivated Odysseus for seven years

Camassia (American) One who is aloof

Camassiah, Camasia, Camasiah, Camassea, Camasseah, Camasea, Camaseah

Cambay (English) From the town in India

Cambaye, Cambai, Cambae

Cambria (Latin) A woman of Wales

Cambriah, Cambrea, Cambree, Cambre, Cambry, Cambrey, Cambri, Cambrie, Cambreah

Camdyn (English) Of the enclosed valley

Camden, Camdan, Camdon, Camdin

Cameron (Scottish) Having a crooked nose

Cameryn, Camryn, Camerin, Camren, Camrin, Camron

*Camila (Italian) Feminine form of Camillus; a ceremonial attendant; a noble virgin

Camile, Camille, Camilla, Camillia, Caimile, Camillei, Cam, Camelai

Campbell (Scottish) Having a crooked mouth

Campbel, Campbelle, Campbele

Candace (Ethiopian / Greek) A queen / one who is white and glowing

Candice, Candiss, Candyce, Candance, Candys, Candyss, Candy

Candida (Latin) White-skinned

Candra (Latin) One who is glowing

Candy (English) A sweet girl; form of Candida, meaning “white-skinned"; form of Candace, meaning “a queen / one who is white and glowing”

Candey, Candi, Candie, Candee, Candea, Candeah

Caneadea (Native American) From the horizon

Caneadeah, Caneadia, Caneadiah

Canika (American) A woman shining with grace

Canikah, Caneeka, Canicka, Canyka, Canycka, Caneekah, Canickah, Canykah

Canisa (Greek) One who is very much loved

Canisah, Canissa, Canysa, Caneesa, Canyssa

Cannes (French) A woman from Cannes

Cantabria (Latin) From the mountains

Cantabriah, Cantebria, Cantabrea, Cantebrea

Caprina (Italian) Woman of the island Capri

Caprinah, Caprinna, Capryna, Capreena, Caprena, Capreenah, Caprynah, Capriena

Cara (Italian / Gaelic) One who is dearly loved / a good friend

Carah, Caralee, Caralie, Caralyn, Caralynn, Carrah, Carra, Chara

Carina (Latin) Little darling

Carinna, Cariana, Carine, Cariena, Caryna, Carinna, Carynna

Carissa (Greek) A woman of grace

Carisa, Carrisa, Carrissa, Carissima

Carla (Latin) Feminine form of Carl; a free woman

Carlah, Carlana, Carleen, Carlena, Carlene, Carletta

Carlessa (American) One who is restless

Carlessah, Carlesa, Carlesah

Carly (American) Form of Carla, meaning “a free woman

Carlee, Carleigh, Carli, Carlie, Carley

Carmel (Hebrew) Of the fruitful orchid

Carmela, Carmella, Karmel

Carmen (Latin) A beautiful song

Carma, Carmelita, Carmencita, Carmia, Carmie, Carmina, Carmine, Carmita

Carna (Latin) In mythology, a goddess who ruled the heart

Carni (Latin) One who is vocal

Carnie, Carny, Carney, Carnee, Carnea, Carneah, Carnia, Carniah

Carol (English) Form of Caroline, meaning “joyous song"; feminine form of Charles; a small, strong woman

Carola, Carole, Carolle, Carolla, Caroly, Caroli, Carolie, Carolee

*Caroline (Latin) Joyous song; feminine form of Charles; a small, strong woman

Carol, Carolina, Carolyn, Carolann, Carolanne, Carolena, Carolene, Carolena, Caroliana

Carrington (English) A beautiful woman; a woman of Carrington

Carington, Carryngton, Caryngton

Carson (Scottish) Son of the marshland

Carsan, Carsen, Carsin, Carsyn

Carys (Welsh) One who loves and is loved

Caryss, Carysse, Caris, Cariss, Carisse, Cerys, Ceryss, Cerysse

Casey (Greek, Irish) A vigilant woman

Casie, Casy, Caysie, Kasey

Cason (Greek) A seer

Cayson, Caison, Caeson

Cassandra (Greek) An unheeded prophetess; in mythology, King Priam’s daughter who foretold the fall of Troy

Casandra, Cassandrea, Cassaundra, Cassondra, Cass, Cassy, Cassey, Cassi, Cassie

Cassidy (Irish) Curly-haired girl

Cassady, Cassidey, Cassidi, Cassidie, Cassidee, Cassadi, Cassadie, Cassadee, Casidhe, Cassidea, Cassadea

Casta (Spanish) One who is pure; chaste

Castah, Castalina, Castaleena, Castaleina, Castaliena, Castaleana, Castalyna, Castara

Catherine (English) One who is pure; virginal

Catharine, Cathrine, Cathryn, Catherin, Catheryn, Catheryna, Cathi, Cathy, Katherine, Catalina

Catrice (Greek) A wholesome woman

Catrise, Catryce, Catryse, Catreece, Catreese, Catriece

Cayenne (French) Resembling the hot and spicy pepper

Cayla (American) Form of Kaila, meaning “crowned with laurel”

Caila, Caylah, Cailah

ˆCaylee (American) form of Kayla, meaning “crowned with laurel”

Caleigh, Caley, Cayley, Cailey, Caili, Cayli

Cecilia (Latin) Feminine form of Cecil; one who is blind; patron saint of music

Cecelia, Cecile, Cecilee, Cicely, Cecily, Cecille, Cecilie, Cicilia, Sheila, Silka, Sissy, Celia

Celand (Latin) One who is meant for heaven

Celanda, Celande, Celandia, Celandea

Celandine (English) Resembling a swallow

Celandyne, Celandina, Celandyna, Celandeena, Celandena, Celandia

Celeste (Latin) A heavenly daughter

Celesta, Celestia, Celisse, Celestina, Celestyna, Celestine

Celia (Latin) Form of Cecelia, meaning patron saint of music

Celina (Latin) In mythology, one of the daughters of Atlas who was turned into a star of the Pleiades constellation; of the heavens; form of Selena, meaning “of the moon”

Celena, Celinna, Celene, Celenia, Celenne, Celicia

Celosia (Greek) A fiery woman; burning; aflame

Celosiah, Celosea, Celoseah

Cera (French) A colorful woman

Cerah, Cerrah, Cerra

Cerina (Latin) Form of Serena, meaning “having a peaceful disposition”

Cerinah, Ceryna, Cerynah, Cerena, Cerenah, Ceriena

Cerise (French) Resembling the cherry

Cerisa

Chadee (French) A divine woman; a goddess

Chadea, Chadeah, Chady, Chadey, Chadi, Chadie

Chai (Hebrew) One who gives life

Chae, Chaili, Chailie, Chailee, Chaileigh, Chaily, Chailey, Chailea

Chailyn (American) Resembling a waterfall

Chailynn, Chailynne, Chaelyn, Chaelynn, Chaelynne, Chaylyn

Chakra (Arabic) A center of spiritual energy

Chalette (American) Having good taste

Chalett, Chalet, Chalete, Chaletta, Chaleta

Chalina (Spanish) Form of Rosalina, meaning “resembling a gentle horse / resembling the beautiful and meaningful flower”

Chalinah, Chalyna, Chaleena, Chalena, Charo, Chaliena, Chaleina, Chaleana

Chameli (Hindi) Resembling jasmine

Chamelie, Chamely, Chameley, Chamelee

Chan (Sanskrit) A shining woman

Chana (Hebrew) Form of Hannah, meaning “having favor and grace”

Chanah, Channa, Chaanach, Chaanah, Chanach, Channah

Chance (American) One who takes risks

Chanci, Chancie, Chancee, Chancea, Chanceah, Chancy, Chancey

Chanda (Sanskrit) An enemy of evil

Chandy, Chaand, Chand, Chandey, Chandee, Chandi, Chandie, Chandea

Chandra (Hindi) Of the moon; another name for the goddess Devi

Chandara, Chandria, Chaundra, Chandrea, Chandreah

Chanel (French) From the canal; a channel

Chanell, Chanelle, Channelle, Chenelle, Chenel, Chenell

Channary (Cambodian) Of the full moon

Channarie, Channari, Channarey, Channaree, Chantrea, Chantria

Chantrice (French) A singer

Chantryce, Chantrise, Chantryse

Charisma (Greek) Blessed with charm

Charismah, Charizma, Charysma, Karisma

Charity (Latin) A woman of generous love

Charitey, Chariti, Charitie, Charitee

Charlesia (American) Feminine form of Charles; small, strong woman

Charlesiah, Charlesea, Charleseah, Charlsie, Charlsi

Charlie (English) Form of Charles, meaning “one who is strong”

Charlee, Charli, Charley, Charlize, Charlene, Charlyn, Charlaine, Charlisa, Charlena

*Charlotte (French) Form of Charles, meaning “a small, strong woman”

Charlize, Charlot, Charlotta

Charlshea (American) Filled with happiness

Charlsheah, Charlshia, Charlshiah

Charnee (American) Filled with joy

Charny, Charney, Charnea, Charneah, Charni, Charnie

Charnesa (American) One who gets attention

Charnessa, Charnessah

Charsetta (American) An emotional woman

Charsett, Charsette, Charset, Charsete, Charseta

Chartra (American) A classy lady

Chartrah

Charu (Hindi) One who is gorgeous

Charoo, Charou

Chasia (Hebrew) One who is protected; sheltered

Chasiah, Chasea, Chaseah, Chasya, Chasyah

Chasidah (Hebrew) A religious woman; pious

Chasida, Chasyda, Chasydah

Chavi (Egyptian) A precious daughter

Chavie, Chavy, Chavey, Chavee, Chavea, Chaveah

Chaya (Hebrew) Life

Chaia

Chedra (Hebrew) Filled with happiness

Chedrah

Cheer (American) Filled with joy

Cheere

Chekia (American) A saucy woman

Cheekie, Checki, Checkie, Checky, Checkey, Checkee, Checkea, Checkeah

Chelone (English) Resembling a flowering plant

Chelsea (English) From the landing place for chalk

Chelcie, Chelsa, Chelsee, Chelseigh, Chelsey, Chelsi, Chelsie, Chelsy

Chemarin (French) A dark beauty

Chemarine, Chemaryn, Chemareen, Chemarein, Chemarien

Chemda (Hebrew) A charismatic woman

Chemdah

Chenille (American) A soft-skinned woman

Chenill, Chenil, Chenile, Chenilla, Chenila

Cherika (French) One who is dear

Chericka, Cheryka, Cherycka, Cherieka, Cheriecka, Chereika, Chereicka, Cheryka

Cherish (English) To be held dear, valued

Cherry (English) Resembling a fruit-bearing tree

Cherrie, Cherri, Cherrey, Cherree, Cherrea, Cherreah

Chesney (English) One who promotes peace

Chesny, Chesni, Chesnie, Chesnea, Chesneah, Chesnee

Cheyenne (Native American) Unintelligible speaker

Chayanne, Cheyane, Cheyene, Shayan, Shyann

Chiante (Italian) Resembling the wine

Chianti, Chiantie, Chiantee, Chianty, Chiantey, Chiantea

Chiara (Italian) Daughter of the light

Chiarah, Chiarra, Chiarrah

Chiba (Hebrew) One who loves and is loved

Chibah, Cheeba, Cheebah, Cheiba, Cheibah, Chieba, Chiebah, Cheaba

Chidi (Spanish) One who is cheerful

Chidie, Chidy, Chidey, Chidee, Chidea, Chideah

Chidori (Japanese) Resembling a shorebird

Chidorie, Chidory, Chidorey, Chidorea, Chidoreah, Chidoree

Chikira (Spanish) A talented dancer

Chikirah, Chikiera, Chikierah, Chikeira, Chikeirah, Chikeera, Chikeerah, Chikyra

Chiku (African) A talkative girl

Chinara (African) God receives

Chinarah, Chinarra, Chinarrah

Chinue (African) God’s own blessing

Chinoo, Chynue, Chynoo

Chiriga (African) One who is triumphant

Chyriga, Chyryga, Chiryga

Chislaine (French) A faithful woman

Chislain, Chislayn, Chislayne, Chislaen, Chislaene, Chyslaine, Chyslain, Chyslayn

Chitsa (Native American) One who is fair

Chitsah, Chytsa, Chytsah

Chizoba (African) One who is well-protected

Chizobah, Chyzoba, Chyzobah

*TChloe (Greek) A flourishing woman; blooming

Clo, Cloe, Cloey, Chloë

Christina (English) Follower of Christ

Christinah, Cairistiona, Christine, Christin, Christian, Christiana, Christiane, Christianna, Kristina, Cristine, Christal, Crystal, Chrystal, Cristal

Chula (Native American) Resembling a colorful flower

Chulah, Chulla, Chullah

Chulda (Hebrew) One who can tell fortunes

Chuldah

Chun (Chinese) Born during the spring

Chyou (Chinese) Born during autumn

Ciara (Irish) A dark beauty

Ceara, Ciaran, Ciarra, Ciera, Cierra, Ciere, Ciar, Ciarda

Cidrah (American) One who is unlike others

Cidra, Cydrah, Cydra

Cinnamon (American) Resembling the reddish-brown spice

Cinnia, Cinnie

Ciona (American) One who is steadfast

Cionah, Cyona, Cyonah

Claennis (Anglo-Saxon) One who is pure

Claenis, Claennys, Claenys, Claynnis, Claynnys, Claynys, Claynyss

*Claire (French) Form of Clara, meaning “famously bright”

Clare, Clair

Clancey (American) A light-hearted woman

Clancy, Clanci, Clancie, Clancee, Clancea, Clanceah

*Clara (Latin) One who is famously bright

Clarie, Clarinda, Clarine, Clarita, Claritza, Clarrie, Clarry, Clarabelle, Claire, Clarice

Clarice (French) A famous woman; also a form of Clara, meaning “one who is famously bright”

Claressa, Claris, Clarisa, Clarise, Clarisse, Claryce, Clerissa, Clerisse, Clarissa

Claudia (Latin / German / Italian) One who is lame

Claudelle, Gladys

Clelia (Latin) A glorious woman

Cloelia, Cleliah, Clelea, Cleleah, Cloeliah, Cloelea, Cloeleah

Clementine (French) Feminine form of Clement; one who is merciful

Clem, Clemence, Clemency, Clementia, Clementina, Clementya, Clementyna, Clementyn

Cleodal (Latin) A glorious woman

Cleodall, Cleodale, Cleodel, Cleodell, Cleodelle

Cleopatra (Greek) A father’s glory; of the royal family

Clea, Cleo, Cleona, Cleone, Cleonie, Cleora, Cleta, Cleoni

Clever (American) One who is quick-witted and smart

Cloris (Greek) A flourishing woman; in mythology, the goddess of flowers

Clores, Clorys, Cloriss, Clorisse, Cloryss, Clorysse

Cloud (American) A light-hearted woman

Cloude, Cloudy, Cloudey, Cloudee, Cloudea, Cloudeah, Cloudi, Cloudie

Clydette (American) Feminine form of Clyde, meaning “from the river”

Clydett, Clydet, Clydete, Clydetta, Clydeta

Clymene (Greek) In mythology, the mother of Atlas and Prometheus

Clymena, Clymyne, Clymyn, Clymyna, Clymeena, Clymeina, Clymiena, Clymeana

Clytie (Greek) The lovely one; in mythology, a nymph who was changed into a sunflower

Clyti, Clytee, Clyty, Clytey, Clyte, Clytea, Clyteah

Coby (Hebrew) Feminine form of Jacob; the supplanter

Cobey, Cobi, Cobie, Cobee, Cobea, Cobeah

Coffey (American) A lovely woman

Coffy, Coffe, Coffee, Coffea, Coffeah, Coffi, Coffie

Coira (Scottish) Of the churning waters

Coirah, Coyra, Coyrah

Colanda (American) Form of Yolanda, meaning “resembling the violet flower; modest”

Colande, Coland, Colana, Colain, Colaine, Colane, Colanna, Corlanda, Calanda, Calando, Calonda, Colantha, Colanthe, Culanda, Culonda, Coulanda, Colonda

Cole (English) A swarthy woman; having coal-black hair

Col, Coal, Coale, Coli, Colie, Coly, Coley, Colee

Colette (French) Victory of the people

Collette, Kolette

Coligny (French) Woman from Cologne

Coligney, Colignie, Coligni, Colignee, Colignea, Coligneah

Colisa (English) A delightful young woman

Colisah, Colissa, Colissah, Colysa, Colysah, Colyssa, Colyssah

Colola (American) A victorious woman

Colo, Cola

Comfort (English) One who strengthens or soothes others

Comforte, Comfortyne, Comfortyna, Comforteene, Comforteena, Comfortene, Comfortena, Comfortiene

Conary (Gaelic) A wise woman

Conarey, Conarie, Conari, Conaree, Conarea, Conareah

Concordia (Latin) Peace and harmony; in mythology, goddess of peace

Concordiah, Concordea, Concord, Concorde, Concordeah

Constanza (American) One who is strong-willed

Constanzia, Constanzea

Consuela (Spanish) One who provides consolation

Consuelia, Consolata, Consolacion, Chela, Conswela, Conswelia, Conswelea, Consuella

Contessa (Italian) A titled woman; a countess

Countess, Contesse, Countessa, Countesa, Contesa

Cooper (English) One who makes barrels

Couper

Copper (American) A redheaded woman

Coper, Coppar, Copar

Cora (English) A young maiden

Corah, Coraline, Corra

Coral (English) Resembling the semiprecious sea growth; from the reef

Coralee, Coralena, Coralie, Coraline, Corallina, Coralline, Coraly, Coralyn

Corazon (Spanish) Of the heart

Corazana, Corazone, Corazona

Cordelia (Latin) A good-hearted woman; a woman of honesty

Cordella, Cordelea, Cordilia, Cordilea, Cordy, Cordie, Cordi, Cordee

Corey (Irish) From the hollow; of the churning waters

Cory, Cori, Coriann, Corianne, Corie, Corri, Corrianna, Corrie

Corgie (American) A humorous woman

Corgy, Corgey, Corgi, Corgee, Corgea, Corgeah

Coriander (Greek) A romantic woman; resembling the spice

Coryander, Coriender, Coryender

Corina (Latin) A spear-wielding woman

Corinne, Corine, Corinna, Corrinne, Corryn, Corienne, Coryn, Corynna

Corinthia (Greek) A woman of Corinth

Corinthiah, Corinthe, Corinthea, Corintheah, Corynthia, Corynthea, Corynthe

Cornelia (Latin) Feminine form of Cornelius; referring to a horn

Cornalia, Corneelija, Cornela, Cornelija, Cornelya, Cornella, Cornelle, Cornie

Cota (Spanish) A lively woman

Cotah, Cotta, Cottah

Coty (French) From the river-bank

Cotey, Coti, Cotie, Cotee, Cotea, Coteah

Courtney (English) A courteous woman; courtly

Cordney, Cordni, Cortenay, Corteney, Cortland, Cortnee, Cortneigh, Cortney, Courteney

Covin (American) An unpredictable woman

Covan, Coven, Covyn, Covon

Coy (English) From the woods, the quiet place

Coye, Coi

Cree (Native American) A tribal name

Crei, Crey, Crea, Creigh

Cressida (Greek) The golden girl; in mythology, a woman of Troy

Cressa, Criseyde, Cressyda, Crissyda

Cristos (Greek) A dedicated and faithful woman

Crystos, Christos, Chrystos

Cwen (English) A royal woman; queenly

Cwene, Cwenn, Cwenne, Cwyn, Cwynn, Cwynne, Cwin, Cwinn

Cylee (American) A darling daughter

Cyleigh, Cyli, Cylie, Cylea, Cyleah, Cyly, Cyley

Cynthia (Greek) Moon goddess

Cinda, Cindy, Cinthia, Cindia Cinthea

Cyrene (Greek) In mythology, a maiden-huntress loved by Apollo

Cyrina, Cyrena, Cyrine, Cyreane, Cyreana, Cyreene, Cyreena

Czigany (Hungarian) A gypsy girl; one who moves from place to place

Cziganey, Czigani, Cziganie, Cziganee

D

Dacey (Irish) Woman from the south

Daicey, Dacee, Dacia, Dacie, Dacy, Daicee, Daicy, Daci

Daffodil (French) Resembling the yellow flower

Daffodill, Daffodille, Dafodil, Dafodill, Dafodille, Daff, Daffodyl, Dafodyl

Dagmar (Scandinavian) Born on a glorious day

Dagmara, Dagmaria, Dagmarie, Dagomar, Dagomara, Dagomar, Dagomaria, Dagmarr, Dagomarr

Dahlia (Swedish) From the valley; resembling the flower

Dahlea, Dahl, Dahiana, Dayha, Daleia, Dalia

Daira (Greek) One who is well-informed

Daeira, Danira, Dayeera

Daisy (English) Of the day’s eye; resembling a flower

Daisee, Daisey, Daisi, Daisie, Dasie, Daizy, Daysi, Deysi

Dakota (Native American) A friend to all

Dakotah, Dakotta, Dakoda, Dakodah

Damali (Arabic) A beautiful vision

Damalie, Damaly, Damaley, Damalee, Damaleigh, Damalea

Damani (American) Of a bright tomorrow

Damanie, Damany, Damaney, Damanee, Damanea, Damaneah

Damaris (Latin) A gentle woman

Damara, Damaress, Damariss, Damariz, Dameris, Damerys, Dameryss, Damiris

Dana (English) Woman from Denmark

Danna, Daena, Daina, Danaca, Danah, Dane, Danet, Daney, Dania

Danica (Slavic) Of the morning star

Danika

Daniela (Spanish) Form of Danielle, meaning “God is my judge”

Daniella

Danielle (Hebrew) Feminine form of Daniel; God is my judge

Daanelle, Danee, Danele, Danella, Danelle, Danelley, Danette, Daney

Daphne (Greek) Of the laurel tree; in mythology, a virtuous woman transformed into a laurel tree to protect her from Apollo

Daphna, Daphney, Daphni, Daphnie, Daffi, Daffie, Daffy, Dafna

Darby (English) Of the deer park

Darb, Darbee, Darbey, Darbie, Darrbey, Darrbie, Darrby, Derby, Larby

Daria (Greek) Feminine form of Darius; possessing good fortune; wealthy

Dari, Darian, Dariane, Darianna, Dariele, Darielle, Darien, Darienne

Daring (American) One who takes risks; a bold woman

Daryng, Derring, Dering, Deryng

Darlene (English) Our little darling

Dareen, Darla, Darleane, Darleen, Darleena, Darlena, Darlenny, Darlina

Daryn (Greek) Feminine form of Darin; a gift of God

Darynn, Darynne, Darinne, Daren, Darenn, Darene

Dawn (English) Born at daybreak; of the day’s first light

Dawna, Dawne, Dawnelle, Dawnetta, Dawnette, Dawnielle, Dawnika, Dawnita

Day (American) A father’s hope for tomorrow

Daye, Dai, Dae

Daya (Hebrew) Resembling a bird of prey

Dayah, Dayana, Dayanara, Dayania, Dayaniah, Dayanea, Dayaneah

Dayton (English) From the sunny town

Dayten, Daytan

Dea (Greek) Resembling a goddess

Deah, Diya, Diyah

Deborah (Hebrew) Resembling a bee; in the Bible, a prophetess

Debbera, Debbey, Debbi, Debbie, Debbra, Debby

Deidre (Gaelic) A brokenhearted or raging woman

Deadra, Dede, Dedra, Deedra, Deedre, Deidra, Deirdre, Deidrie

Deiondre (American) From the lush valley

Deiondra, Deiondria, Deiondrea, Deiondriya

Deja (French) One of remembrance

Dayja, Dejah, Daejah, Daijia, Daija, Daijah, Deijah, Deija

Dekla (Latvian) In mythology, a trinity goddess

Decla, Deckla, Deklah, Decklah, Declah

Delaney (Irish / French) The dark challenger / from the elder-tree grove

Delaina, Delaine, Delainey, Delainy, Delane, Delanie, Delany, Delayna

Delaware (English) From the state of Delaware

Delawair, Delaweir, Delwayr, Delawayre, Delawaire, Delawaer, Delawaere

Delilah (Hebrew) A seductive woman

Delila, Delyla, Delylah

Delta (Greek) From the mouth of the river; the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet

Dellta, Deltah, Delltah

Delyth (Welsh) A pretty young woman

Delythe, Delith, Delithe

Demeter (Greek) In mythology, the goddess of the harvest

Demetra, Demitra, Demitras, Dimetria, Demetre, Demetria, Dimitra, Dimitre

Demi (Greek) A petite woman

Demie, Demee, Demy, Demiana, Demianne, Demianna, Demea

Denali (Indian) A superior woman

Denalie, Denaly, Denally, Denalli, Denaley, Denalee, Denallee, Denallie

Dendara (Egyptian) From the town on the river

Dendera, Dendaria, Denderia, Dendarra

Denise (French) Feminine form of Dennis

Denese, Denyse, Denice, Deniece, Denisa, Denissa, Denize, Denyce, Denys

Denver (English) From the green valley

Derora (Hebrew) As free as a bird

Derorah, Derorra, Derorit, Drora, Drorah, Drorit, Drorlya, Derorice

Derry (Irish) From the oak grove

Derrey, Derri, Derrie, Derree, Derrea, Derreah

Deryn (Welsh) A birdlike woman

Derran, Deren, Derhyn, Deron, Derrin, Derrine, Derron, Derrynne

Desiree (French) One who is desired

Desaree, Desirae, Desarae, Desire, Desyre, Dezirae, Deziree, Desirat

*Destiny (English) Recognizing one’s certain fortune; fate

Destanee, Destinee, Destiney, Destini, Destinie, Destine, Destina, Destyni

Deva (Hindi) A divine being

Devi, Daeva

Devera (Latin) In mythology, goddess of brooms

Deverah

Devon (English) From the beautiful farmland; of the divine

Devan, Deven, Devenne, Devin, Devona, Devondra, Devonna, Devonne, Devyn

Dextra (Latin) Feminine form of Dexter; one who is skillful

Dex

Dharma (Hindi) The universal law of order

Darma

Dhisana (Hindi) In Hinduism, goddess of prosperity

Dhisanna, Disana, Disanna, Dhysana

Dhyana (Hindi) One who meditates

Diamond (French) Woman of high value

Diamanta, Diamonique, Diamante

Diana (Latin) Of the divine; in mythology, goddess of the moon and the hunt

Dianna, Dayanna, Dayana, Deanna

Diane (Latin) Form of Diana, meaning “of the divine”

Dayann, Dayanne, Deana, Deane, Deandra, Deann

Diata (African) Resembling a lioness

Diatah, Dyata, Diatta, Dyatah, Dyatta, Diattah, Dyattah

Dido (Latin) In mythology, the queen of Carthage who committed suicide

Dydo

Dielle (Latin) One who worships God

Diele, Diell, Diella, Diela, Diel

Dimity (English) Resembling a sheer cotton fabric

Dimitee, Dimitey, Dimitie, Dimitea, Dimiteah, Dimiti

Dimona (Hebrew) Woman from the south

Dimonah, Dymona, Demona, Demonah, Dymonah

Disa (English) Resembling an orchid

Discordia (Latin) In mythology, goddess of strife

Dyscordia, Diskordia, Dyskordia

Diti (Hindi) In Hinduism, an earth goddess

Dyti, Ditie, Dytie, Dity, Dyty, Ditey, Dytey, Ditee

Dixie (English) Woman from the South

Dixi, Dixy, Dixey, Dixee

Dolores (Spanish) Woman of sorrow; refers to the Virgin Mary

Dalores, Delora, Delores, Deloria, Deloris, Dolorcita, Dolorcitas, Dolorita

Domina (Latin) An elegant lady

Dominah, Domyna, Domynah

Dominique (French) Feminine form of Dominic; born on the Lord’s day

Domaneke, Domanique, Domenica, Domeniga, Domenique, Dominee, Domineek, Domineke

Doreen (French / Gaelic) The golden one / a brooding woman

Dorene, Doreyn, Dorine, Dorreen, Doryne, Doreena, Dore, Doirean, Doireann, Doireanne, Doireana, Doireanna

Dorothy (Greek) A gift of God

Dasha, Dasya, Dodie, Dody, Doe, Doll, Dolley, Dolli

Dove (American) Resembling a bird of peace

Duv

Drisana (Indian) Daughter of the sun

Dhrisana, Drisanna, Drysana, Drysanna, Dhrysana, Dhrisanna, Dhrysanna

Drury (French) One who is greatly loved

Drurey, Druri, Drurie, Druree, Drurea, Drureah

Duana (Irish) Feminine form of Dwayne; little, dark one

Duane, Duayna, Duna, Dwana, Dwayna, Dubhain, Dubheasa

Duena (Spanish) One who acts as a chaperone

Dulce (Latin) A very sweet woman

Dulcina, Dulcee, Dulcie

Dumia (Hebrew) One who is silent

Dumiya, Dumiah, Dumiyah, Dumea, Dumeah

Duvessa (Irish) A dark beauty

Duvessah, Duvesa, Dubheasa, Duvesah

Dylan (Welsh) Daughter of the waves

Dylana, Dylane, Dyllan, Dyllana, Dillon, Dillan, Dillen, Dillian

Dympna (Irish) Fawn; the patron saint of the insane

Dymphna, Dimpna, Dimphna

Dyre (Scandinavian) One who is dear to the heart

Dysis (Greek) Born at sunset

Dysiss, Dysisse, Dysys, Dysyss, Dysysse

E

Eadlin (Anglo-Saxon) Born into royalty

Eadlinn, Eadlinne, Eadline, Eadlyn, Eadlynn, Eadlynne, Eadlina, Eadlyna

Eadrianne (American) One who stands out

Eadrian, Eadriann, Edriane, Edriana, Edrianna

Eara (Scottish) Woman from the east

Earah, Earra, Earrah, Earia, Earea, Earie, Eari, Earee

Earla (English) A great leader

Earlah

Earna (English) Resembling an eagle

Earnah, Earnia, Earnea, Earniah, Earneah

Easter (American) Born during the religious holiday

Eastere, Eastre, Eastir, Eastar, Eastor, Eastera, Easteria, Easterea

Easton (American) A wholesome woman

Eastan, Easten, Eastun, Eastyn

Eathelin (English) Noble woman of the waterfall

Eathelyn, Eathelinn, Eathelynn, Eathelina, Eathelyna, Ethelin, Ethelyn, Eathelen

Eber (Hebrew) One who moves beyond

Ebere (African) One who shows mercy

Eberre, Ebera, Eberia, Eberea, Eberria, Eberrea, Ebiere, Ebierre

Ebony (Egyptian) A dark beauty

Eboni, Ebonee, Ebonie, Ebonique, Eboney, Ebonea, Eboneah

Ebrill (Welsh) Born in April

Ebrille, Ebril, Evril, Evrill, Evrille

Edana (Irish) Feminine form of Aidan; a fiery woman

Edanah, Edanna, Ena, Eideann, Eidana

Eden (Hebrew) Place of pleasure

Edan, Edin, Edon

Edith (English) The spoils of war; one who is joyous; a treasure

Edyth, Eda, Edee, Edie, Edita, Edelina, Edeline, Edelyne, Edelynn, Edalyn, Edalynn, Edita, Edyta, Eydie

Edna (Hebrew) One who brings pleasure; a delight

Ednah, Edena, Edenah

Edra (English) A powerful and mighty woman

Edrah, Edrea, Edreah, Edria, Edriah

Eduarda (Portugese) Feminine form of Edward; a wealthy protector

Eduardia, Eduardea, Edwarda, Edwardia, Edwardea, Eduardina, Eduardyna, Edwardina

Edurne (Basque) Feminine form of Edur; woman of the snow

Edurna, Edurnia, Edurnea, Edurniya

Egan (American) A wholesome woman

Egann, Egen, Egun, Egon

Egeria (Latin) A wise counselor; in mythology, a water nymph

Egeriah, Egerea, Egereah, Egeriya, Egeriyah

Eileen (Gaelic) Form of Evelyn, meaning “a birdlike woman”

Eila, Eileene, Eilena, Eilene, Eilin, Eilleen, Eily, Eilean

Eiluned (Welsh) An idol worshipper

Luned

Eilwen (Welsh) One with a fair brow

Eilwenne, Eilwin, Eilwinne, Eilwyn, Eilwynne

Eirene (Greek) Form of Irene, meaning “a peaceful woman”

Eireen, Eireene, Eiren, Eir, Eireine, Eirein, Eirien, Eiriene

Eires (Greek) A peaceful woman

Eiress, Eiris, Eiriss, Eirys, Eiryss

Eirian (Welsh) One who is bright and beautiful

Eiriann, Eiriane, Eiriana, Eirianne, Eirianna

Ekron (Hebrew) One who is firmly rooted

Eckron, Ecron

Elaine (French) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Ellaine, Ellayne, Elaina, Elayna, Elayne, Elaene, Elaena, Ellaina

Elana (Hebrew) From the oak tree

Elanna, Elanah, Elanie, Elani, Elany, Elaney, Elanee, Elan

Elata (Latin) A high-spirited woman

Elatah, Elatta, Elattah, Elatia, Elatea, Elatiah, Elateah

Elath (Hebrew) From the grove of trees

Elathe, Elatha, Elathia, Elathea

Eldora (Greek) A gift of the sun

Eleadora, Eldorah, Eldorra, Eldoria, Eldorea

Eldoris (Greek) Woman of the sea

Eldorise, Eldoriss, Eldorisse, Eldorys, Eldoryss, Eldorysse

Eleacie (American) One who is forthright

Eleaci, Eleacy, Eleacey, Eleacee, Eleacea

Eleanor (Greek) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Eleanora, Eleni, Eleonora, Eleonore, Elinor, Elnora, Eleanore, Elinora, Nora

Elena (Spanish) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Elenah, Eleena, Eleenah, Elyna, Elynah, Elina, Elinah, Eleni, Eliana

Eliana (Hebrew) The Lord answers our prayers

Eleana, Elia, Eliane, Elianna, Elianne, Eliann, Elyana, Elyanna, Elyann, Elyan, Elyanne

Elica (German) One who is noble

Elicah, Elicka, Elika, Elyca, Elycka, Elyka, Elsha, Elsje

Elida (English) Resembling a winged creature

Elidah, Elyda, Eleeda, Eleda, Elieda, Eleida, Eleada

Elika (Hebrew) God will judge

Elikah, Elyka, Elicka, Elycka, Elica, Elyca

Eliphal (Hebrew) Delivered by God

Eliphala, Eliphall, Eliphalla, Eliphelet, Elipheleta

Elise (English) Form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful”

Elisha, Elle, Elice, Elishia, Elissa, Elisa, Elisia, Elisse, Elysa, Elyse, Elysha, Elysia, Elyssa, Elysse, Ilyse

Elita (Latin) The chosen one

Elitah, Elyta, Elytah, Eleta, Eletah, Elitia, Elitea, Electa

*TElizabeth (Hebrew) My God is bountiful; God’s promise

Liz, Elisabet, Elisabeth, Elisabetta, Elissa, Eliza, Elizabel, Elizabet, Elsa, Beth, Babette, Libby, Lisa, Itzel, Ilsabeth, Ilsabet

*TElla (German) From a foreign land

Elle, Ellee, Ellesse, Elli, Ellia, Ellie, Elly, Ela

Ellan (American) A coy woman

Ellane, Ellann

Ellen (English) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Elin, Elleen, Ellena, Ellene, Ellyn, Elynn, Elen, Ellin

Ellery (English) Form of Hilary, meaning “a cheerful woman”

Ellerey, Elleri, Ellerie, Elleree, Ellerea, Ellereah

Ellie (English) Form of Eleanor, meaning “the shining light”

Elli, Elly, Elley, Elleigh

Ellyanne (American) A shining and gracious woman

Ellianne, Ellyanna, Ellianna, Ellyann, Elliann, Ellyan, Ellian

Elma (German) Having God’s protection

Elmah

Eloisa (Latin) Form of Louise, meaning “a famous warrior”

Eloise, Eloiza, Eloisee, Eloize, Eloizee, Aloisa, Aloise

Elrica (German) A great ruler

Elricah, Elrika, Elrikah, Elryca, Elrycah, Elryka, Elrykah, Elrick

Elton (American) A spontaneous woman

Elten, Eltan, Eltin, Eltyn, Eltun

Elvia (Irish) A friend of the elves

Elva, Elvie, Elvina, Elvinia, Elviah, Elvea, Elveah, Elvyna

Elvira (Latin) A truthful woman; one who can be trusted

Elvera, Elvita, Elvyra

Ema (Polynesian / German) One who is greatly loved / a serious woman

Ember (English) A low-burning fire

Embar, Embir, Embyr

Emerson (German) Offspring of Emery

Emmerson, Emyrson

ˆEmery (German) Industrious

Emeri, Emerie, Emori, Emorie, Emory

*TEmily (Latin) An industrious and hardworking woman

Emilee, Emilie, Emilia, Emelia, Emileigh, Emeleigh, Emeli, Emelie, Emely, Emmalee

*TEmma (German) One who is complete; a universal woman

Emmy, Emmajean, Emmalee, Emmi, Emmie, Emmaline, Emelina, Emeline

Emmylou (American) A universal ruler

Emmilou, Emmielou, Emylou, Emilou, Emielou

Ena (Irish) A fiery and passionate woman

Enah, Enat, Eny, Enya

Encarnación (Spanish) Refers to the Incarnation festival

Engracia (Spanish) A graceful woman

Engraciah, Engracea, Engraceah

Enslie (American) An emotional woman

Ensli, Ensley, Ensly, Enslee, Enslea, Ensleigh

Eranthe (Greek) As delicate as a spring flower

Erantha, Eranth, Eranthia, Eranthea

Erasta (African) A peaceful woman

Ercilia (American) One who is frank

Erciliah, Ercilea, Ercileah, Ercilya, Ercilyah, Erciliya, Erciliyah

Erendira (Spanish) Daughter born into royalty

Erendirah, Erendiria, Erendirea, Erendyra, Erendyria, Erendyrea, Erendeera, Erendiera

Erica (Scandinavian / Latin) Feminine form of Eric; ever the ruler / resembling heather

Erika, Ericka, Erikka, Eryka, Erike, Ericca, Erics, Eiric, Rica

Erimentha (Greek) A devoted protector

Erimenthe, Erimenthia, Erimenthea

Erin (Gaelic) Woman from Ireland

Erienne, Erina, Erinn, Erinna, Erinne, Eryn, Eryna, Erynn, Arin

Ernestina (German) Feminine form of Ernest; one who is determined; serious

Ernesta, Ernestine, Ernesha

Esdey (American) A warm and caring woman

Essdey, Esdee, Esdea, Esdy, Esdey, Esdi, Esdie, Esday

Eshah (African) An exuberant woman

Esha

Eshe (African) Giver of life

Eshey, Eshay, Esh, Eshae, Eshai

Esme (French) An esteemed woman

Esmai, Esmae, Esmay, Esmaye, Esmee

Esmeralda (Spanish) Resembling a prized emerald

Esmerald, Emerald, Emeralda, Emelda, Esma

Esne (English) Filled with happiness

Esnee, Esney, Esnea, Esni, Esnie, Esny

Essence (American) A perfumed woman

Essince, Esense, Esince, Essynce, Esynce

Esthelia (Spanish) A shining woman

Estheliah, Esthelea, Estheleah, Esthelya, Esthelyah, Estheliya, Estheliyah

Esther (Persian) Resembling the myrtle leaf

Ester, Eszter, Eistir, Eszti

Estrella (Spanish) Star

Estrela

Estrid (Norse) Form of Astrid, meaning “one with divine strength”

Estread, Estreed, Estrad, Estri, Estrod, Estrud, Estryd, Estrida

Etana (Hebrew) A strong and dedicated woman

Etanah, Etanna, Etannah, Etania, Etanea, Ethana, Ethanah, Ethania

Etaney (Hebrew) One who is focused

Etany, Etanie, Etani, Etanee, Etanea

Eternity (American) Lasting forever

Eternitie, Eterniti, Eternitey, Eternitee, Eternyty, Eternyti, Eternytie, Eternytee

Ethna (Irish) A graceful woman

Ethnah, Eithne, Ethne, Eithna, Eithnah

Eudlina (Slavic) A generous woman

Eudlinah, Eudleena, Eudleenah

Eudocia (Greek) One who is esteemed

Eudociah, Eudocea, Eudoceah

Eugenia (Greek) A well-born woman

Eugenie, Gina, Zenechka

Eulanda (American) A fair woman

Eulande, Euland, Eulandia, Eulandea

Eunice (Greek) One who conquers

Eunise, Eunyce, Eunis, Euniss, Eunyss, Eunysse

Eurybia (Greek) In mythology, a sea goddess and mother of Pallas, Perses, and Astraios

Eurybiah, Eurybea, Eurybeah

Eurynome (Greek) In mythology, the mother of the Graces

Eurynomie, Eurynomi

Euvenia (American) A hardworking woman

*Eva (Hebrew) Giver of life; a lively woman

Eve, Evetta, Evette, Evia, Eviana, Evie, Evita, Eeva

Evangeline (Greek) A bringer of good news

Evangelina, Evangelyn

*Evelyn (German) A bird-like woman

Evaleen, Evalina, Evaline, Evalyn, Evelin, Evelina, Eveline, Evelyne, Eileen, Evelynn

Evline (French) One who loves nature

Evleen, Evleene, Evlean, Evleane, Evlene, Evlyn, Evlyne

F

Faillace (French) A delicate and beautiful woman

Faillase, Faillaise, Falace, Falase, Fallase, Fallace

Fairly (English) From the far meadow

Fairley, Fairlee, Fairleigh, Fairli, Fairlie, Faerly, Faerli, Faerlie

*TFaith (English) Having a belief and trust in God

Faythe, Faithe, Faithful, Fayana, Fayanna, Fayanne, Fayane, Fayth

Fakhira (Arabic) A magnificent woman

Fakhirah, Fakhyra, Fakhyrah, Fakheera, Fakira, Fakirah, Fakeera, Fakyra

Fala (Native American) Resembling a crow

Falah, Falla, Fallah

Fallon (Irish) A commanding woman

Fallyn, Faline, Falinne, Faleen, Faleene, Falynne, Falyn, Falina

Fantasia (Latin) From the fantasy land

Fantasiah, Fantasea, Fantasiya, Fantazia, Fantazea, Fantaziya

Farley (English) From the fern clearing

Farly, Farli, Farlie, Farlee, Farleigh, Farlea, Farleah

Fate (Greek) One’s destiny

Fayte, Faite, Faete, Faet, Fait, Fayt

Fatima (Arabic) The perfect woman

Fatimah, Fahima, Fahimah

Fatinah (Arabic) A captivating woman

Fatina, Fateena, Fateenah, Fatyna, Fatynah, Fatin, Fatine, Faatinah, Fateana, Fateanah, Fatiena, Fatienah, Fateina, Fateinah

Favor (English) One who grants her approval

Faver, Favar, Favorre

Fay (English) From the fairy kingdom; a fairy or an elf

Faye, Fai, Faie, Fae, Fayette, Faylinn, Faylyn, Faylynn

Fayina (Russian) An independent woman

Fayinah, Fayena, Fayeena, Fayeana, Fayiena, Fayeina

February (American) Born in the month of February

Februari, Februarie, Februarey, Februaree, Februarea

Feechi (African) A woman who worships God

Feechie, Feechy, Feechey, Feechee, Fychi, Fychie, Fychey, Fychy

Felicity (Latin) Form of Felicia, meaning “happy”

Felicy, Felicie, Felisa

Femi (African) God loves me

Femmi, Femie, Femy, Femey, Femee, Femea, Femeah

Fenia (Scandinavian) A gold worker

Feniah, Fenea, Feneah, Feniya, Feniyah, Fenya, Fenyah, Fenja

ˆFernanda (Spanish) Feminine form of Fernando; an adventurous woman

Fernilia (American) A successful woman

Ferniliah, Fernilea, Fernileah, Fernilya, Fernilyah

Fia (Portuguese / Italian / Scottish) A weaver / from the flickering fire / arising from the dark of peace

Fiah, Fea, Feah, Fya, Fiya, Fyah, Fiyah

Fianna (Irish) A warrior huntress

Fiannah, Fiana, Fianne, Fiane, Fiann, Fian

Fielda (English) From the field

Fieldah, Felda, Feldah

Fife (American) Having dancing eyes

Fyfe, Fifer, Fify, Fifey, Fifee, Fifea, Fifi, Fifie

Fifia (African) Born on a Friday

Fifiah, Fifea, Fifeah, Fifeea, Fifeeah

Filipa (Spanish) Feminine form of Phillip; a friend of horses

Filipah, Filipina, Filipeena, Filipyna, Filippa, Fillipa, Fillippa

Fina (English) Feminine form of Joseph; God will add

Finah, Feena, Fyna, Fifine, Fifna, Fifne, Fini, Feana

Finley (Gaelic) A fair-haired hero

Finlay, Finly, Finlee, Finli, Finlie, Finnley, Finnlee, Finnli, Finn, Fin

Finnea (Gaelic) From the stream of the wood

Finneah, Finnia, Fynnea, Finniah, Fynnia

Fiona (Gaelic) One who is fair; a white-shouldered woman

Fionna, Fione, Fionn, Finna, Fionavar, Fionnghuala, Fionnuala, Fynballa

Firdaus (Arabic) From the garden in paradise

Flair (English) An elegant woman of natural talent

Flaire, Flare, Flayr, Flayre, Flaer, Flaere

Flame (American) A passionate and fiery woman

Flaym, Flayme, Flaime, Flaim, Flaem, Flaeme

Flannery (Gaelic) From the flatlands

Flanery, Flanneri, Flannerie, Flannerey, Flannaree, Flannerea

Fleming (English) Woman from Belgium

Flemyng, Flemming, Flemmyng

Fleta (English) One who is swift

Fletah, Flete, Fleda, Flita, Flyta

Florence (Latin) A flourishing woman; a blooming flower

Florencia, Florentina, Florenza, Florentine, Florentyna, Florenteena, Florenteene, Florentyne

Florizel (English) A young woman in bloom

Florizell, Florizelle, Florizele, Florizel, Florizella, Florizela, Florazel, Florazell

Fola (African) Woman of honor

Folah, Folla, Follah

Fontenot (French) One who is special

Forest (English) A woodland dweller

Forrest

Forever (American) Everlasting

Francesca (Italian) Form of Frances, meaning “one who is free”

Francia, Francina, Francisca, Franchesca, Francie, Frances

Frederica (German) Peaceful ruler

Freda, Freida, Freddie, Rica

Freira (Spanish) A sister

Freirah, Freyira, Freyirah

Freya (Norse) A lady

Freyah, Freyja, Freja

Freydis (Norse) Woman born into the nobility

Freydiss, Freydisse, Freydys, Fredyss, Fraidis, Fradis, Fraydis, Fraedis

Frida (German) Peaceful

Frieda, Fryda

Fuchsia (Latin) Resembling the flower

Fusha, Fushia, Fushea, Fewsha, Fewshia, Fewshea

Fury (Greek) An enraged woman; in mythology, a winged goddess who punished wrongdoers

Furey, Furi, Furie, Furee

G

*TGabriella (Italian / Spanish) Feminine form of Gabriel; heroine of God

Gabriela, Gabriellia, Gabrila, Gabryela, Gabryella

*Gabrielle (Hebrew) Feminine form of Gabriel; heroine of God

Gabriel, Gabriela, Gabriele, Gabriell, Gabriellen, Gabriellia, Gabrila

Galena (Greek) Feminine form of Galen; one who is calm and peaceful

Galene, Galenah, Galenia, Galenea

Galiana (Arabic) The name of a Moorish princess

Galianah, Galianna, Galianne, Galiane, Galian, Galyana, Galyanna, Galyann

Galila (Hebrew) From the rolling hills

Galilah, Gelila, Gelilah, Gelilia, Gelilya, Glila, Glilah, Galyla

Galilee (Hebrew) From the sacred sea

Galileigh, Galilea, Galiley, Galily, Galili, Galilie

Galina (Russian) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Galinah, Galyna, Galynah, Galeena, Galeenah, Galine, Galyne, Galeene

Garbi (Basque) One who is pure; clean

Garbie, Garby, Garbey, Garbee, Garbea, Garbeah

Gardenia (English) Resembling the sweet-smelling flower

Gardeniah, Gardenea, Gardyna

Garima (Indian) A woman of importance

Garimah, Garyma, Gareema

Garnet (English) Resembling the dark-red gem

Garnette, Granata, Grenata, Grenatta

Gasha (Russian) One who is well-behaved

Gashah, Gashia, Gashea, Gashiah, Gasheah

Gavina (Latin) Feminine form of Gavin; resembling the white falcon; woman from Gabio

Gaza (Hebrew) Having great strength

Gazah, Gazza, Gazzah

Geila (Hebrew) One who brings joy to others

Geela, Geelah, Geelan, Geilah, Geiliya, Geiliyah, Gelisa, Gellah

Gemma (Latin) As precious as a jewel

Gemmalyn, Gemmalynn, Gem, Gema, Gemmaline, Jemma

*Genesis (Hebrew) Of the beginning; the first book of the Bible

Genesies, Genesiss, Genessa, Genisis

Genevieve (French) White wave; fair-skinned

Genavieve, Geneve, Genevie, Genivee, Genivieve, Genoveva, Gennie, Genny

Georgia (Greek) Feminine form of George; one who works the earth; a farmer; from the state of Georgia

Georgeann, Georgeanne, Georgina, Georgena, Georgene, Georgetta, Georgette, Georgiana, Jeorjia

Gerardine (English) Feminine form of Gerard; one who is mighty with a spear

Gerarda, Gerardina, Gerardyne, Gererdina, Gerardyna, Gerrardene, Gerhardina, Gerhardine

Gertrude (German) Adored warrior

Geertruide, Geltruda, Geltrudis, Gert, Gerta, Gerte, Gertie, Gertina, Trudy

Giada (Italian) Jade

Giadda

*Gianna (Italian) Feminine form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Gia, Giana, Giovana

Gillian (Latin) One who is youthful

Gilian, Giliana, Gillianne, Ghilian

Gina (Japanese / English) A silvery woman / form of Eugenia, meaning “a wellborn woman”; form of Jean, meaning “God is gracious”

Geana, Geanndra, Geena, Geina, Gena, Genalyn, Geneene, Genelle

Ginger (English) A lively woman; resembling the spice

Gingee, Gingie, Ginjer, Gingea, Gingy, Gingey, Gingi

Ginny (English) Form of Virginia, meaning “one who is chaste; virginal”

Ginnee, Ginnelle, Ginnette, Ginnie, Ginnilee, Ginna, Ginney, Ginni

Giona (Italian) Resembling the bird of peace

Gionah, Gionna, Gyona, Gyonna, Gionnah, Gyonah, Gyonnah

Giovanna (Italian) Feminine form of Giovanni; God is gracious

Geovana, Geovanna, Giavanna, Giovana, Giovani, Giovanni, Giovanie, Giovanee

Giselle (French) One who offers her pledge

Gisel, Gisela, Gisella, Jiselle

Gita (Hindi / Hebrew) A beautiful song / a good woman

Gitah, Geeta, Geetah, Gitika, Gatha, Gayatri, Gitel, Gittel

Gitana (Spanish) A gypsy woman

Gitanah, Gitanna, Gitannah, Gitane

Githa (Anglo-Saxon) A gift from God

Githah, Gytha

Giulia (Italian) Form of Julia, meaning “one who is youthful, daughter of the sky”

Giuliana, Giulie, Giulietta, Giuliette

Gladys (Welsh) Form of Claudia, meaning “one who is lame”

Gladdis, Gladdys, Gladi, Gladis, Gladyss, Gwladys, Gwyladyss, Gleda

Glenna (Gaelic) From the valley between the hills

Gleana, Gleneen, Glenene, Glenine, Glen, Glenn, Glenne, Glennene

Glenys (Welsh) A holy woman

Glenice, Glenis, Glennice, Glennis, Glennys, Glynis

Gloria (Latin) A renowned and highly praised woman

Gloriana, Glorianna, Glorya, Glorie, Gloree, Gloriane

Golda (English) Resembling the precious metal

Goldarina, Goldarine, Goldee, Goldi, Goldie, Goldina, Goldy, Goldia

Gordana (Serbian / Scottish) A proud woman / one who is heroic

Gordanah, Gordanna, Gordania, Gordaniya, Gordanea, Gordannah, Gordaniah, Gordaniyah

*TGrace (Latin) Having God’s favor; in mythology, the Graces were the personification of beauty, charm, and grace

Gracee, Gracella, Gracelynn, Gracelynne, Gracey, Gracia, Graciana, Gracie, Gracelyn

Gracie (Latin) Form of Grace, meaning “having God’s favor”

Gracee, Gracey, Graci

Granada (Spanish) From the Moorish kingdom

Granadda, Grenada, Grenadda

Greer (Scottish) Feminine form of Gregory; one who is alert and watchful

Grear, Grier, Gryer

Gregoria (Latin) Feminine form of Gregory; one who is alert and watchful

Gregoriana, Gregorijana, Gregorina, Gregorine, Gregorya, Gregoryna, Gregorea, Gregoriya

Greta (German) Resembling a pearl

Greeta, Gretal, Grete, Gretel, Gretha, Grethe, Grethel, Gretna, Gretchen

Guadalupe (Spanish) From the valley of wolves

Guadelupe, Lupe, Lupita

Gudny (Swedish) One who is unspoiled

Gudney, Gudni, Gudnie, Gudne, Gudnee, Gudnea, Gudneah

Guinevere (Welsh) One who is fair; of the white wave; in mythology, King Arthur’s queen

Guenever, Guenevere, Gueniver, Guenna, Guennola, Guinever, Guinna, Gwen

Guiseppina (Italian) Feminine form of Guiseppe; the Lord will add

Giuseppyna, Giuseppa, Giuseppia, Giuseppea, Guiseppie, Guiseppia, Guiseppa, Giuseppina

Gulielma (German) Feminine form of Wilhelm; determined protector

Guglielma, Guillelmina, Guillielma, Gulielmina, Guillermina

Gulinar (Arabic) Resembling the pomegranate

Gulinare, Gulinear, Gulineir, Gulinara, Gulinaria, Gulinarea

Gwendolyn (Welsh) One who is fair; of the white ring

Guendolen, Guendolin, Guendolinn, Guendolynn, Guenna, Gwen, Gwenda, Gwendaline, Wendy

Gwyneth (Welsh) One who is blessed with happiness

Gweneth, Gwenith, Gwenyth, Gwineth, Gwinneth, Gwinyth, Gwynith, Gwynna

Gytha (English) One who is treasured

Gythah

H

Habbai (Arabic) One who is much loved

Habbae, Habbay, Habbaye

Habiba (Arabic) Feminine form of Habib; one who is dearly loved; sweetheart

Habibah, Habeeba, Habyba

Hachi (Native American / Japanese) From the river / having good fortune

Hachie, Hachee, Hachiko, Hachiyo, Hachy, Hachey, Hachikka

Hadara (Hebrew) A spectacular ornament; adorned with beauty

Hadarah, Hadarit, Haduraq, Hadarra, Hadarrah

Hadassah (Hebrew) From the myrtle tree

Hadassa, Hadasah, Hadasa

Hadiya (Arabic) A gift from God; a righteous woman

Hadiyah, Hadiyyah, Haadiyah, Haadiya, Hadeeya, Hadeeyah, Hadieya, Hadieyah

Hadlai (Hebrew) In a resting state; one who hinders

Hadlae, Hadlay, Hadlaye

Hadley (English) From the field of heather

Hadlea, Hadleigh, Hadly, Hedlea, Hedleigh, Hedley, Hedlie, Hadlee

Hadria (Latin) From the town in northern Italy

Hadrea, Hadriana, Hadriane, Hadrianna, Hadrien, Hadrienne, Hadriah, Hadreah

Hafthah (Arabic) One who is protected by God

Haftha

Hagab (Hebrew) Resembling a grasshopper

Hagabah, Hagaba, Hagabe

Hagai (Hebrew) One who has been abandoned

Hagae, Hagay, Hagaye, Haggai, Haggae, Hagie, Haggie, Hagi

Hagen (Irish) A youthful woman

Hagan, Haggen, Haggan

Haggith (Hebrew) One who rejoices; the dancer

Haggithe, Haggyth, Haggythe, Hagith, Hagithe, Hagyth, Hagythe

Haidee (Greek) A modest woman; one who is well-behaved

Hadee, Haydee, Haydy, Haidi, Haidie, Haydi, Haydie, Haidy

*THailey (English) from the field of hay

Haley, Hayle, Hailee, Haylee, Haylie, Haleigh, Hayley, Haeleigh

Haimati (Indian) A queen of the snow-covered mountains

Haimatie, Haimaty, Haimatey, Haimatee, Haymati, Haymatie, Haymatee, Haimatea

Haimi (Hawaiian) One who searches for the truth

Haimie, Haimy, Haimey, Haimee, Haymi, Haymie, Haymee, Haimea

Hakana (Turkish) Feminine form of Hakan; ruler of the people; an empress

Hakanah, Hakanna, Hakane, Hakann, Hakanne

Hakkoz (Hebrew) One who has the qualities of a thorn

Hakoz, Hakkoze, Hakoze, Hakkoza, Hakoza

Halak (Hebrew) One who is bald; smooth

Haleigha (Hawaiian) Born with the rising sun

Haleea, Haleya, Halya

Hall (American) One who is distinguished

Haul

Hallie (Scandinavian, Greek, English) From the hall; woman of the sea; from the field of hay

Halley, Hallie, Halle, Hallee, Hally, Halleigh, Hallea, Halleah

Halo (Latin) Having a blessed aura

Haylo, Haelo, Hailo

Halsey (American) A playful woman

Halsy, Halsee, Halsea, Halsi, Halsie, Halcie, Halcy, Halcey

Halyn (American) A unique young woman

Halynn, Halynne, Halin, Halinn, Halinne

Hammon (Hebrew) Of the warm springs

Hamula (Hebrew) Feminine form of Hamul; spared by God

Hamulah, Hamulla, Hamullah

Hana (Japanese / Arabic) Resembling a flower blossom / a blissful woman

Hanah, Hanako

Hanan (Arabic) One who shows mercy and compassion

Hang (Vietnamese) Of the moon

Hanika (Hebrew) A graceful woman

Hanikah, Haneeka, Haneekah, Hanyka, Hanykah, Haneika, Haneikah, Hanieka

Hanita (Indian) Favored with divine grace

Hanitah, Hanyta, Haneeta, Hanytah, Haneetah, Haneita, Haneitah, Hanieta

Haniyah (Arabic) One who is pleased; happy

Haniya, Haniyyah, Haniyya, Hani, Hanie, Hanee, Hany, Haney

*THannah (Hebrew) Having favor and grace; in the Bible, mother of Samuel

Hanalee, Hanalise, Hanna, Hanne, Hannele, Hannelore, Hannie, Hanny, Chana

Hanya (Aboriginal) As solid as a stone

Happy (American) A joyful woman

Happey, Happi, Happie, Happee, Happea

Hara (Hebrew) From the mountainous land

Harah, Harra, Harrah

Haradah (Hebrew) One who is filled with fear

Harada

Harika (Turkish) A superior woman

Harikah, Haryka, Hareeka, Harykah, Hareekah, Hareaka, Hareakah

Hariti (Indian) In mythology, the goddess for the protection of children

Haritie, Haryti, Harytie, Haritee, Harytee, Haritea, Harytea

Harley (English) From the meadow of the hares

Harlea, Harlee, Harleen, Harleigh, Harlene, Harlie, Harli, Harly

Harlow (American) An impetuous woman

Harmony (English / Latin) Unity; musically in tune

Harmonie, Harmoni, Harmonee

ˆHarper (English) One who plays or makes harps

Harriet (German) Feminine form of Henry; ruler of the house

Harriett, Hanriette, Hanrietta, Harriette, Harrietta, Harrette

Harva (English) A warrior of the army

Hasibah (Arabic) Feminine form of Hasib; one who is noble and respected

Hasiba, Hasyba, Hasybah, Haseeba, Haseebah

Hasina (African) One who is good and beautiful

Hasinah, Hasyna, Hasynah

Haurana (Hebrew) Feminine form of Hauran; woman from the caves

Hauranna, Hauranah, Haurann, Hauranne

Haven (English) One who provides a safe haven

Hayven, Havan, Hayvan, Havon, Hayvon, Havin, Hayvin, Havyn, Hayvyn, Haeven, Haevin, Haevan

Havva (Turkish) A giver of the breath of life

Havvah, Havvia, Havviah

Hayden (English) From the hedged valley Haden, Haydan, Haydn, Haydon, Haeden, Haedyn,

Hadyn

Hayud (Arabic) From the mountain

Hayuda, Hayudah, Hayood, Hayooda

Hazel (English) From the hazel tree

Hazell, Hazelle, Haesel, Hazle, Hazal, Hayzel, Haezel, Haizel

Heartha (Teutonic) A gift from Mother Earth

Heather (English) Resembling the evergreen flowering plant

Hether, Heatha, Heath, Heathe

THeaven (American) From paradise; from the sky

Heavely, Heavenly, Hevean, Hevan, Heavynne, Heavenli, Heavenlie, Heavenleigh, Heavenlee, heavenley, Heavenlea, Heavyn

Hecate (Greek) In mythology, a goddess of fertility and witchcraft

Hekate

Heidi (German) Of the nobility, serene

Heidy, Heide, Hydie

Heirnine (Greek) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Heirnyne, Heirneine, Heirniene, Heirneene, Heirneane

Helen (Greek) The shining light; in mythology, Helen was the most beautiful woman in the world

Helene, Halina, Helaine, Helana, Heleena, Helena, Helenna, Hellen, Aleen, Elaine, Eleanor, Elena, Ellen, Galina, Heirnine, Helice, Leanna, Yalena

Helia (Greek) Daughter of the sun

Heliah, Helea, Heleah, Heliya, Heliyah, Heller, Hellar

Helice (Greek) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Helyce, Heleece, Heliece, Heleace

Helike (Greek) In mythology, a willow nymph who nurtured Zeus

Helica, Helyke, Helika, Helyka, Helyca

Helle (Greek) In mythology, the daughter of Athamas who escaped sacrifice on the back of a golden ram

Helma (German) Form of Wilhelmina, meaning “determined protector”

Helmah, Helmia, Helmea, Helmina, Helmyna, Helmeena, Helmine, Helmyne

Heloise (French) One who is famous in battle

Helois, Heloisa, Helewidis

Hen (English) Resembling the mothering bird

Henrietta (German) Feminine form of Henry; ruler of the house

Henretta, Henrieta, Henriette, Henrika, Henryetta, Hetta, Hette, Hettie

Hephzibah (Hebrew) She is my delight

Hepsiba, Hepzibeth, Hepsey

Herdis (Scandinavian) A battle maiden

Herdiss, Herdisse, Herdys

Hermelinda (Spanish) Bearing a powerful shield

Hermelynda, Hermalinda, Hermalynda, Hermelenda

Hermia (Greek) Feminine form of Hermes; a messenger of the gods

Hermiah, Hermea, Hermila

Hermona (Hebrew) From the mountain peak

Hermonah, Hermonna

Hernanda (Spanish) One who is daring

Hernandia, Hernandea, Hernandiya

Herra (Greek) Daughter of the earth

Herrah

Hersala (Spanish) A lovely woman

Hersalah, Hersalla, Hersallah, Hersalia, Hersaliah, Hersalea, Hersaleah

Hesiena (African) The firstborn of twins

Hesienna, Hesienah, Heseina

Hesione (Greek) In mythology, a Trojan princess saved by Hercules from a sea monster

Hester (Greek) A starlike woman

Hestere, Hesther, Hesta, Hestar

Heven (American) A pretty young woman

Hevin, Hevon, Hevun, Hevven, Hevvin, Hevvon, Hevvun

Hezer (Hebrew) A woman of great strength

Hezir, Hezyr, Hezire, Hezyre, Hezere

Hiah (Korean) A bright woman

Heija, Heijah, Hia

Hibiscus (Latin) Resembling the showy flower

Hibiskus, Hibyscus, Hibyskus, Hybiscus, Hybiskus, Hybyscus, Hybyskus

Hikmah (Arabic) Having great wisdom

Hikmat, Hikma

Hilan (Greek) Filled with happines

Hylan, Hilane, Hilann, Hilanne, Hylane, Hylann, Hylanne

Hilary (Latin) A cheerful woman

Hillary, Hillery, Ellery

Hina (Polynesian) In mythology, a dual goddess symbolizing day and night

Hinna, Henna, Hinaa, Hinah, Heena, Hena

Hind (Arabic) Owning a group of camels; a wife of Muhammed

Hynd, Hinde, Hynde

Hinda (Hebrew) Resembling a doe

Hindah, Hindy, Hindey, Hindee, Hindi, Hindie, Hynda, Hyndy

Hiriwa (Polynesian) A silvery woman

Hitomi (Japanese) One who has beautiful eyes

Hitomie, Hitomee, Hitomea, Hitomy, Hitomey

Holda (German) A secretive woman; one who is hidden

Holde

Hollander (Dutch) A woman from Holland

Hollynder, Hollender, Holander, Holynder, Holender, Hollande, Hollanda

Holly (English) Of the holly tree

Holli, Hollie, Hollee, Holley, Hollye, Hollyanne, Holle, Hollea

Holton (American) One who is whimsical

Holten, Holtan, Holtin, Holtyn, Holtun

Holy (American) One who is pious or sacred

Holey, Holee, Holeigh, Holi, Holie, Holye, Holea, Holeah

THope (English) One who has high expectations through faith

Hortensia (Latin) Woman of the garden

Hartencia, Hartinsia, Hortencia, Hortense, Hortenspa, Hortenxia, Hortinzia, Hortendana

Hova (African) Born into the middle class

Hoyden (American) A spirited woman

Hoiden, Hoydan, Hoidan, Hoydyn, Hoidyn, Hoydin, Hoidin

Hudson (English) One who is adventurous; an explorer

Hudsen, Hudsan, Hudsun, Hudsyn, Hudsin

Hueline (German) An intelligent woman

Huelene, Huelyne, Hueleine, Hueliene, Hueleene, Huleane

Huhana (Maori) Form of Susannah, meaning “white lily”

Huhanah, Huhanna, Huhanne, Huhann, Huhane

Humita (Native American) One who shells corn

Humitah, Humyta, Humeeta, Humieta, Humeita, Humeata, Humytah, Humeetah

Hutena (Hurrian) In mythology, the goddess of fate

Hutenah, Hutenna, Hutyna, Hutina

Huwaidah (Arabic) One who is gentle

Huwaydah, Huwaida

Huyen (Vietnamese) A woman with jet-black hair

Hypatia (Greek) An intellectually superior woman

Hypasia, Hypacia, Hypate

Hypermnestra (Greek) In mythology, the mother of Amphiareos

I

Ianthe (Greek) Resembling the violet flower; in mythology, a sea nymph, a daughter of Oceanus

Iantha, Ianthia, Ianthina

Ibtesam (Arabic) One who smiles often

Ibtisam, Ibtysam

Ibtihaj (Arabic) A delight; bringer of joy

Ibtehaj, Ibtyhaj

Ida (Greek) One who is diligent; hardworking; in mythology, the nymph who cared for Zeus on Mount Ida

Idania, Idaea, Idalee, Idaia, Idania, Idalia, Idalie, Idana

Idil (Latin) A pleasant woman

Idyl, Idill, Idyll

Idoia (Spanish) Refers to the Virgin Mary

Idoea, Idurre, Iratze, Izazkun

Idona (Scandinavian) A fresh-faced woman

Idonah, Idonna, Idonnah

Ife (African) One who loves and is loved

Ifeh, Iffe

Ignatia (Latin) A fiery woman; burning brightly

Igantiah, Ignacia, Ignazia

Iheoma (Hawaiian) Lifted up by God

Ikeida (American) A spontaneous woman

Ikeidah, Ikeyda, Ikeydah

Ilamay (French) From the island

Ilamaye, Ilamai, Ilamae

Ilandere (American) Moon woman

Ilander, Ilanderre, Ilandera, Ilanderra

Ilia (Greek) From the ancient city

Iliah, Ilea, Ileah, Iliya, Iliyah, Ilya, Ilyah

Iliana (English) Form of Aileen, meaning, “the light-bearer”

Ilianna, Ilyana, Ilyanna, Ilene, Iline, Ilyne

Ilithyia (Greek) In mythology, goddess of childbirth

Ilithya, Ilithiya, Ilithyiah

Ilma (German) Form of Wilhelmina, meaning “determined protector”

Ilmah, Illma, Illmah

Ilori (African) A special child; one who is treasured

Illori, Ilorie, Illorie, Ilory, Illory, Ilorey, Illorey, Iloree

Ilta (Finnish) Born at night

Iltah, Illta

Ilyse (German / Greek) Born into the nobility / form of Elyse, meaning “blissful”

Ilysea, Ilysia, Ilysse, Ilysea

Imala (Native American) One who disciplines others

Imalah, Imalla, Imallah, Immala, Immalla

Iman (Arabic) Having great faith

Imani, Imanie, Imania, Imaan, Imany, Imaney, Imanee, Imanea, Imain, Imaine, Imayn

Imanuela (Spanish) A faithful woman

Imanuella, Imanuel, Imanuele, Imanuell

Imari (Japanese) Daughter of today

Imarie, Imaree, Imarea, Imary, Imarey

Imelda (Italian) Warrior in the universal battle

Imeldah, Imalda, Imaldah

Imperia (Latin) A majestic woman

Imperiah, Imperea, Impereah, Imperial, Imperiel, Imperielle, Imperialle

Ina (Polynesian) In mythology, a moon goddess

Inah, Inna, Innah

Inaki (Asian) Having a generous nature

Inakie, Inaky, Inakey, Inakea, Inakee

Inanna (Sumerian) A lady of the sky; in mythology, goddess of love, fertility, war, and the earth

Inannah, Inana, Inanah, Inann, Inanne, Inane

Inara (Arabic) A heaven-sent daughter; one who shines with light

Inarah, Innara, Inarra, Innarra

Inari (Finnish / Japanese) Woman from the lake / one who is successful

Inarie, Inaree, Inary, Inarey, Inarea, Inareah

Inaya (Arabic) One who cares for the well-being of others

Inayah, Inayat

Inca (Indian) An adventurer

Incah, Inka, Inkah, Incka, Inckah

India (English) From the river; woman from India

Indea, Indiah, Indeah, Indya, Indiya, Indee, Inda, Indy

Indiana (English) From the land of the Indians; from the state of Indiana

Indianna, Indyana, Indyanna

Indiece (American) A capable woman

Indeice, Indeace, Indeece, Indiese, Indeise, Indeese, Indease

Indigo (English) Resembling the plant; a purplish-blue dye

Indygo, Indeego

Ineesha (American) A sparkling woman

Ineeshah, Ineisha, Ineishah, Iniesha, Inieshah, Ineasha, Ineashah, Ineysha

Ingalls (American) A peaceful woman

Ingelise (Danish) Having the grace of the god Ing

Ingelisse, Ingeliss, Ingelyse, Ingelisa, Ingelissa, Ingelysa, Ingelyssa

Inghean (Scottish) Her father’s daughter

Ingheane, Inghinn, Ingheene, Ingheen, Inghynn

Ingrid (Scandinavian) Having the beauty of the God Ing

Ingred, Ingrad, Inga, Inge, Inger, Ingmar, Ingrida, Ingria, Ingrit, Inkeri

Inis (Irish) Woman from Ennis

Iniss, Inisse, Innis, Inys, Innys, Inyss, Inysse

Intisar (Arabic) One who is victorious; triumphant

Intisara, Intisarah, Intizar, Intizara, Intizarah, Intisarr, Intysarr, Intysar

Iolanthe (Greek) Resembling a violet flower

Iolanda, Iolanta, Iolantha, Iolante, Iolande, Iolanthia, Iolanthea

Iona (Greek) Woman from the island

Ionna, Ioane, Ioann, Ioanne

Ionanna (Hebrew) Filled with grace

Ionannah, Ionana, Ionann, Ionane, Ionanne

Ionia (Greek) Of the sea and islands

Ionya, Ionija, Ioniah, Ionea, Ionessa, Ioneah, Ioniya

Iosepine (Hawaiian) Form of Josephine, meaning “God will add”

Iosephine, Iosefa, Iosefena, Iosefene, Iosefina, Iosefine, Iosepha, Iosephe

Iowa (Native American) Of the Iowa tribe; from the state of Iowa

Iphedeiah (Hebrew) One who is saved by the Lord

Iphigenia (Greek) One who is born strong; in mythology, daughter of Agamemnon

Iphigeneia, Iphigenie

Ipsa (Indian) One who is desired

Ipsita, Ipsyta, Ipseeta, Ipseata, Ipsah

Iratze (Basque) Refers to the Virgin Mary

Iratza, Iratzia, Iratzea, Iratzi, Iratzie, Iratzy, Iratzey, Iratzee

Ireland (Celtic) The country of the Irish

Irelan, Irelann

Irem (Turkish) From the heavenly gardens

Irema, Ireme, Iremia, Iremea

Irene (Greek) A peaceful woman; in mythology, the goddess of peace

Ira, Irayna, Ireen, Iren, Irena, Irenea, Irenee, Irenka, Eirene

Ireta (Greek) One who is serene

Iretah, Iretta, Irettah, Irete, Iret, Irett, Ireta

Iris (Greek) Of the rainbow; a flower; a messenger goddess

Irida, Iridiana, Iridianny, Irisa, Irisha, Irita, Iria, Irea, Iridian, Iriss, Irys, Iryss

Irma (German) A universal woman

Irta (Greek) Resembling a pearl

Irtah

Irune (Basque) Refers to the Holy Trinity

Iroon, Iroone, Iroun, Iroune

*TIsabel (Spanish) Form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful; God’s promise”

Isabeau, Isabela, Isabele, Isabelita, Isabell, Isabelle, Ishbel, Ysabel

*TIsabella (Italian / Spanish) Form of Isabel, meaning consecrated to God

Isabela, Isabelita, Isobella, Izabella, Isibella, Isibela

Isadore (Greek) A gift from the goddess Isis

Isadora, Isador, Isadoria, Isidor, Isidoro, Isidorus, Isidro, Isidora

Isana (German) A strong-willed woman

Isanah, Isanna, Isane, Isann

Isela (American) A giving woman

Iselah, Isella, Isellah

Isis (Egyptian) In mythology, the most powerful of all goddesses

ˆIsla (Gaelic) From the island

Islae, Islai, Isleta

Isleen (Gaelic) Form of Aisling, meaning “a dream or vision; an inspiration”

Isleene, Islyne, Islyn, Isline, Isleine, Isliene, Islene, Isleyne

Isolde (Celtic) A woman known for her beauty; in mythology, the lover of Tristan

Iseult, Iseut, Isold, Isolda, Isolt, Isolte, Isota, Isotta

Isra (Arabic) One who travels in the evening

Israh, Isria, Isrea, Israt

Itiah (Hebrew) One who is comforted by God

Itia, Iteah, Itea, Itiyah, Itiya, Ityah, Itya

Itidal (Arabic) One who is cautious

Itidalle, Itidall, Itidale

Itsaso (Basque) Woman of the ocean

Itasasso, Itassaso, Itassasso

Iudita (Hawaiian) An affectionate woman

Iuditah, Iudyta, Iudytah, Iudeta, Iudetah

Iuginia (Hawaiian) A highborn woman

Iuginiah, Iuginea, Iugineah, Iugynia

Ivana (Slavic) Feminine form of Ivan; God is gracious

Iva, Ivah, Ivania, Ivanka, Ivanna, Ivanya, Ivanea, Ivane, Ivanne

Ivory (English) Having a creamy-white complexion; as precious as elephant tusks

Ivorie, Ivorine, Ivoreen, Ivorey, Ivoree, Ivori, Ivoryne, Ivorea

Ivy (English) Resembling the evergreen vining plant

Ivie, Ivi, Ivea

Iwilla (American) She shall rise

Iwillah, Iwilah, Iwila, Iwylla, Iwyllah, Iwyla, Iwylah

Ixchel (Mayan) The rainbow lady; in mythology, the goddess of the earth, moon, and healing

Ixchell, Ixchelle, Ixchela, Ixchella, Ixchal, Ixchall, Ixchalle, Ixchala

Iyabo (African) The mother is home

Izanne (American) One who calms others

Izann, Izane, Izana, Izan, Izanna

Izolde (Greek) One who is philosophical

Izold, Izolda

J

Jacey (American) Form of Jacinda, meaning “resembling the hyacinth”

Jacee, Jacelyn, Jaci, Jacine, Jacy, Jaicee, Jaycee, Jacie

Jacinda (Spanish) Resembling the hyacinth

Jacenda, Jacenia, Jacenta, Jacindia, Jacinna, Jacinta, Jacinth, Jacintha, Jacinthe, Jacinthia, Jacynth, Jacyntha, Jacynthe, Jacynthia,

Jakinda, Jakinta, Jaikinda, JaekindaJacqueline (French) Feminine form of Jacques; the supplanter

Jackie, Xaquelina, Jacalin, Jacalyn, Jacalynn, Jackalin, Jackalinne, Jackelyn, Jacquelyn

Jade (Spanish) Resembling the green gemstone

Jadeana, Jadee, Jadine, Jadira, Jadrian, Jadrienne, Jady

Jaden (Hebrew / English) One who is thankful to God / form of Jade, meaning “resembling the green gemstone”

Jadine, Jadyn, Jadon, Jayden, Jadyne, Jaydyn, Jaydon, Jaydine

Jadzia (Polish) A princess; born into royalty

Jadziah, Jadzea, Jadzeah

Jae (English) Feminine form of Jay; resembling a jaybird

Jai, Jaelana, Jaeleah, Jaelyn, Jaenelle, Jaya

Jael (Hebrew) Resembling a mountain goat

Jaella, Jaelle, Jayel, Jaele, Jayil

Jaen (Hebrew) Resembling an ostrich

Jaena, Jaenia, Jaenea, Jaenne

Jaffa (Hebrew) A beautiful woman

Jaffah, Jafit, Jafita

Jalila (Arabic) An important woman; one who is exalted

Jalilah, Jalyla, Jalylah, Jaleela

Jamaica (American) From the island of springs

Jamaeca, Jamaika, Jemaica, Jamika, Jamieka

Jamie (Hebrew) Feminine form of James; she who supplants

Jaima, Jaime, Jaimee, Jaimelynn, Jaimey, Jaimi, Jaimie, Jaimy

Janan (Arabic) Of the heart and soul

Jane (Hebrew) Feminine form of John; God is gracious

Jaina, Jaine, Jainee, Janey, Jana, Janae, Janaye, Jandy, Sine, Janel, Janelle

Janet (Scottish) Feminine form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Janetta, Jenetta, Janeta, Janette, Janit

Janis (English) Feminine form of John; God is gracious

Janice, Janeece, Janess, Janessa, Janesse, Janessia, Janicia, Janiece

Janiyah (American) Form of Jana, meaning gracious, merciful

Janiya, Janiah

Jarah (Hebrew) A sweet and kind woman

Jasher (Hebrew) One who is righteous; upright

Jashiere, Jasheria, Jasherea

Jaslene (American) Form of Jocelyn, meaning joy

Jaslin, Jaslyn, Jazlyn, Jazlynn

*Jasmine (Persian) Resembling the climbing plant with fragrant flowers

Jaslyn, Jaslynn, Jasmin, Jasmyn, Jazmin, Jazmine, Jazmyn

Javiera (Spanish) Feminine form of Xavier; one who is bright; the owner of a new home

Javierah, Javyera, Javyerah, Javeira, Javeirah

TJayda (Resembling the green gemstone)

Jada, Jaydah, Jaida, Jaidah

Jayla (Arabic) One who is charitable

Jaela, Jaila, Jaylah, Jaylee, Jaylen, Jaylene, Jayleen, Jaylin, Jaylyn, Jaylynn

Jean (Hebrew) Feminine form of John; God is gracious

Jeanae, Jeanay, Jeane, Jeanee, Jeanelle, Jeanetta, Jeanette, Jeanice, Gina

Jemima (Heberw) Our little dove; in the Bible, the eldest of Job’s daughters

Jemimah, Jamina, Jeminah, Jemmimah, Jemmie, Jemmy, Jem, Jemmi, Jemmey, Jemmee, Jemmea

Jemma (English) Form of Gemma, meaning “as precious as a jewel”

Jemmah, Jema, Jemah, Jemmalyn, Jemalyn

Jena (Arabic) Our little bird

Jenna, Jenah

Jendayi (Egyptian) One who is thankful

Jendayie, Jendayey, Jendayee

TJennifer (Welsh) One who is fair; a beautiful girl

Jenefer, Jeni, Jenifer, Jeniffer, Jenn, Jennee, Jenni, Jen, Jenna, Jenny

Jeorjia (American) Form of Georgia, meaning “one who works the earth; a farmer”

Jeorgia, Jeorja, Jorja, Jorjette, Jorgette, Jorjeta, Jorjetta, Jorgete

Jereni (Slavic) One who is peaceful

Jerenie, Jereny, Jereney, Jerenee

Jermaine (French) Woman from Germany

Jermainaa, Jermane, Jermayne, Jermina, Jermana, Jermayna

*TJessica (Hebrew) The Lord sees all

Jess, Jessa, Jessaca, Jessaka, Jessalin, Jessalyn, Jesse, Jesseca, Yessica, Jessie

Jetta (Danish) Resembling the jet-black lustrous gemstone

Jette, Jett, Jeta, Jete, Jettie, Jetty, Jetti, Jettey

Jewel (French) One who is playful; resembling a precious gem

Jewell, Jewelle, Jewelyn, Jewelene, Jewelisa, Jule, Jewella, Juelline

Jezebel (Hebrew) One who is not exalted; in the Bible, the queen of Israel punished by God

Jessabell, Jetzabel, Jezabel, Jezabella, Jezebelle, Jezibel, Jezibelle, Jezybell

Jie (Chinese) One who is pure; chaste

Jiera (Lithuanian) A lively woman

Jierah, Jyera, Jyerah, Jierra, Jyerra

TJillian (English) Form of Gillian, meaning “one who is youthful”

Jilian, Jiliana, Jilllaine, Jillan, Jillana, Jillane, Jillanne, Jillayne, Jillene, Jillesa, Jilliana, Jilliane, Jilliann, Jillianna, Jill

Jimena (Spanish) One who is heard

Jinelle (Welsh) Form of Genevieve, meaning “white wave; fair-skinned”

Jinell, Jinele, Jinel, Jynelle, Jynell, Jynele, Jynel

Jiselle (American) Form of Giselle, meaning “one who offers her pledge”

Jisell, Jisele, Jisela, Jizelle, Joselle, Jisella, Jizella, Jozelle

Jo (English) Feminine form of Joseph; God will add

Jobelle, Jobeth, Jodean, Jodelle, Joetta, Joette, Jolinda, Jolisa

Joanna (French) Feminine form of John, meaning “God is Gracious”

Joana

*Jocelyn (German / Latin) From the tribe of Gauts / one who is cheerful, happy

Jocelin, Jocelina, Jocelinda, Joceline, Jocelyne, Jocelynn, Jocelynne, Josalind, Joslyn, Joslynn, Joselyn

Joda (Hebrew) An ancestor of Christ

Jolan (Greek) Resembling a violet flower

Jola, Jolaine, Jolande, Jolanne, Jolanta, Jolantha, Jolandi, Jolanka

Jolene (English) Feminine form of Joseph; God will add

Joeline, Joeleen, Joeline, Jolaine, Jolean, Joleen, Jolena, Jolina

Jolie (French) A pretty young woman

Joly, Joely, Jolee, Joleigh, Joley, Joli

Jonina (Israeli) Resembling a little dove

Joninah, Jonyna, Jonynah, Joneena, Joneenah, Jonine, Jonyne, Joneene

Jorah (Hebrew) Resembling an autumn rose

Jora

Jord (Norse) In mythology, goddess of the earth

Jorde

Jordan (Hebrew) Of the down-flowing river; in the Bible, the river where Jesus was baptized

Jardena, Johrdan, Jordain, Jordaine, Jordana, Jordane, Jordanka, Jordyn, Jordin

Josephine (French) Feminine form of Joseph; God will add

Josefina, Josephene, Jo, Josie, Iosepine

ˆJourney (American) One who likes to travel

Journy, Journi, Journie, Journee

Jovana (Spanish) Feminine form of Jovian; daughter of the sky

Jeovana, Jeovanna, Jovanna, Jovena, Jovianne, Jovina, Jovita, Joviana

Joy (Latin) A delight; one who brings pleasure to others

Jioia, Jioya, Joi, Joia, Joie, Joya, Joyann, Joyanna

Joyce (English) One who brings joy to others

Joice, Joyceanne, Joycelyn, Joycelynn, Joyse, Joyceta

Judith (Hebrew) Woman from Judea

Judithe, Juditha, Judeena, Judeana, Judyth, Judit, Judytha, Judita, Hudes

*TJulia (Latin) One who is youthful; daughter of the sky

Jiulia, Joleta, Joletta, Jolette, Julaine, Julayna, Julee, Juleen, Julie, Julianne

Juliana (Spanish) Form of Julia, meaning “one who is youthful”

Julianna

ˆJuliet (French) Form of Julia, meaning one who is youthful

Juliette, Julitta, Julissa

July (Latin) Form of Julia, meaning “one who is youthful; daughter of the sky”; born during the month of July

Julye

June (Latin) One who is youthful; born during the month of June

Junae, Junel, Junelle, Junette, Junita, Junia

Justice (English) One who upholds moral rightness and fairness

Justyce, Justiss, Justyss, Justis, Justus, Justise

K

Kachina (Native American) A spiritual dancer

Kachine, Kachinah, Kachineh, Kachyna, Kacheena, Kachynah, Kacheenah, Kacheana

Kadin (Arabic) A beloved companion

Kadyn, Kadan, Kaden, Kadon, Kadun, Kaedin, Kaeden, Kaydin

Kaelyn (English) A beautiful girl from the meadow

Kaelynn, Kaelynne, Kaelin, Kailyn, Kaylyn, Kaelinn, Kaelinne

Kagami (Japanese) Displaying one’s true image

Kagamie, Kagamy, Kagamey, Kagamee, Kagamea

Kailasa (Indian) From the silver mountain

Kailasah, Kailassa, Kaylasa, Kaelasa, Kailas, Kailase

*Kaitlyn (Greek) Form of Katherine, meaning “one who is pure, virginal”

Kaitlin, Kaitlan, Kaitleen, Kaitlynn, Katalin, Katalina, Katalyn, Katelin, Kateline, Katelinn, Katelyn, Katelynn, Katilyn, Katlin

Kakra (Egyptian) The younger of twins

Kakrah

Kala (Arabic / Hawaiian) A moment in time / form of Sarah, meaning “a princess; lady”

Kalah, Kalla, Kallah

Kalifa (Somali) A chaste and holy woman

Kalifah, Kalyfa, Kalyfah, Kaleefa, Kaleefah, Kalipha, Kalypha, Kaleepha, Kaleafa, Kaleafah, Kaleapha

Kalinda (Indian) Of the sun

Kalindah, Kalynda, Kalinde, Kalindeh, Kalindi, Kalindie, Kalyndi, Kalyndie

Kallie (English) Form of Callie, meaning “a beautiful girl”

Kalli, Kallita, Kally, Kalley, Kallee, Kalleigh, Kallea, Kalleah

Kalma (Finnish) In mythology, goddess of the dead

Kalyan (Indian) A beautiful and auspicious woman

Kalyane, Kalyanne, Kalyann, Kaylana, Kaylanna, Kalliyan, Kaliyan, Kaliyane

Kama (Indian) One who loves and is loved

Kamah, Kamma, Kammah

Kamala (Arabic) A woman of perfection

Kamalah, Kammala, Kamalla

Kamaria (African) Of the moon

Kamariah, Kamarea, Kamareah, Kamariya, Kamariyah

Kambiri (African) Newest addition to the family

Kambirie, Kambiry, Kambyry

Kamea (Hawaiian) The one and only; precious one

Kameo

Kamyra (American) Surrounded by light

Kamira, Kamera, Kamiera, Kameira, Kameera, Kameara

Kanan (Indian) From the garden

Kanda (Native American) A magical woman

Kandah

Kanika (African) A dark, beautiful woman

Kanikah, Kanyka, Kanicka

Kantha (Indian) A delicate woman

Kanthah, Kanthe, Kantheh

Kanya (Thai) A young girl; a virgin

Kaoru (Japanese) A fragrant girl

Kaori

Kara (Greek / Italian / Gaelic) One who is pure / dearly loved / a good friend

Karah, Karalee, Karalie, Karalyn, Karalynn, Karrah, Karra, Khara

Karcsi (French) A joyful singer

Karcsie, Karcsy, Karcsey, Karcsee, Karcsea

Karen (Greek) Form of Katherine, meaning “one who is pure; virginal”

Karan, Karena, Kariana, Kariann, Karianna, Karianne, Karin, Karina

Karina (Scandinavian / Russian) One who is dear and pure

Karinah, Kareena, Karyna

Karisma (English) Form of Charisma, meaning “blessed with charm”

Kharisma, Karizma, Kharizma

Karissa (Greek) Filled with grace and kindess; very dear

Karisa, Karyssa, Karysa, Karessa, Karesa, Karis, Karise

Karla (German) Feminine form of Karl; a small strong, woman

Karly, Karli, Karlie, Karleigh, Karlee, Karley, Karlin, Karlyn, Karlina, Karleen

Karmel (Latin) Form of Carmel, meaning “of the fruitful orchard”

Karmelle, Karmell, Karmele, Karmela, Karmella

Karoline (English) A small and strong woman

Karolina, Karolinah, Karolyne, Karrie, Karie, Karri, Kari, Karry

Karsen (American) Variation of the Scottish Carson, meaning “from the swamp”

Karsyn, Karsin

Karsten (Greek) The anointed one

Karstin, Karstine, Karstyn, Karston, Karstan, Kiersten, Keirsten

Kasey (Irish) Form of Casey, meaning “a vigilant woman”

Kacie, Kaci, Kacy, KC, Kacee, Kacey, Kasie, Kasi

Kasi (Indian) From the holy city; shining

Kasmira (Slavic) A peacemaker

Kasmirah, Kasmeera

Kate (English) Form of Katherine, meaning “one who is pure, virginal”

Katie, Katey, Kati

*Katherine (Greek) Form of Catherine, meaning “one who is pure; virginal”

Katharine, Katharyn, Kathy, Kathleen, Katheryn, Kathie, Kathrine, Kathryn, Karen, Kay

Katriel (Hebrew) Crowned by God

Katriele, Katrielle, Katriell

Kaveri (Indian) From the sacred river

Kaverie, Kauveri, Kauverie, Kavery, Kaverey, Kaveree, Kaverea, Kauvery

Kavinli (American) One who is eager

Kavinlie, Kavinly, Kavinley

Kay (English / Greek) The keeper of the keys / form of Katherine, meaning “one who is pure; virginal”

Kaye, Kae, Kai, Kaie, Kaya, Kayana, Kayane, Kayanna

Kayden (American) Form of Kaden, meaning “a beloved companion”

*Kayla (Arabic / Hebrew) Crowned with laurel

Kaylah, Kalan, Kalen, Kalin, Kalyn, Kalynn, Kaylan, Kaylana, Kaylin, Kaylen, Kaylynn, Kaylyn, Kayle

*TKaylee (American) Form of Kayla, meaning “crowned with laurel”

Kaleigh, Kaley, Kaelee, Kaeley, Kaeli, Kailee, Kailey, Kalee, Kayleigh, Kayley, Kayli, Kaylie

Kearney (Irish) The winner

Kearny, Kearni, Kearnie, Kearnee, Kearnea

Keaton (English) From a shed town

Keatan, Keatyn, Keatin, Keatun

Keavy (Irish) A lovely and graceful girl

Keavey, Keavi, Keavie, Keavee, Keavea

Keeya (African) Resembling a flower

Keeyah, Kieya, Keiya, Keyya

Kefira (Hebrew) Resembling a young lioness

Kefirah, Kefiera, Kefeira

Keira (Irish) Form of Kiera, meaning “little dark-haired one”

Kierra, Kyera, Kyerra, Keiranne, Kyra, Kyrie, Kira, Kiran

Keisha (American) The favorite child; form of Kezia, meaning “of the spice tree”

Keishla, Keishah, Kecia, Kesha, Keysha, Keesha, Kiesha, Keshia

Kelly (Irish) A lively and bright-headed woman

Kelley, Kelli, Kellie, Kellee, Kelliegh, Kellye, Keely, Keelie, Keeley, Keelyn

Kelsey (English) From the island of ships

Kelsie, Kelcey, Kelcie, Kelcy, Kellsie, Kelsa, Kelsea, Kelsee, Kelsi, Kelsy, Kellsey

Kendall (Welsh) From the royal valley

Kendal, Kendyl, Kendahl, Kindall, Kyndal, Kenley

Kendra (English) Feminine form of Kendrick; having royal power; from the high hill

Kendrah, Kendria, Kendrea, Kindra, Kindria

ˆKennedy (Gaelic) A helmeted chief

Kennedi, Kennedie, Kennedey, Kennedee, Kenadia, Kenadie, Kenadi, Kenady, Kenadey

Kensington (English) A brash lady

Kensyngton, Kensingtyn, Kinsington, Kinsyngton, Kinsingtyn

Kenwei (Arabic) Resembling a water lily

Kenyangi (Ugandan) Resembling the white egret

Kerensa (Cornish) One who loves and is loved

Kerinsa, Keransa, Kerensia, Kerensea, Kerensya, Kerenz, Kerenza, Keranz

Kerr (Scottish) From the marshland

Keshon (American) Filled with happiness

Keyshon, Keshawn, Keyshawn, Kesean, Keysean, Keshaun, Keyshaun, Keshonna

Kevina (Gaelic) Feminine form of Kevin; a beautiful and beloved child

Kevinah, Keva, Kevia, Kevinne, Kevyn, Kevynn

Keyla (English) A wise daughter

Kezia (Hebrew) Of the spice tree

Keziah, Kesia, Kesiah, Kesi, Kessie, Ketzia, Keisha

Khai (American) Unlike the others; unusual

Khae, Khay, Khaye

Khalida (Arabic) Feminine form of Khalid; an immortal woman

Khalidah, Khaleeda, Khalyda

Khaliqa (Arabic) Feminine form of Khaliq; a creator; one who is well-behaved

Khaliqah, Khalyqa, Khaleeqa

Khayriyyah (Arabic) A charitable woman

Khayriyah, Khariyyah, Khariya, Khareeya

Khepri (Egyptian) Born of the morning sun

Kheprie, Kepri, Keprie, Khepry, Kepry, Khepree, Kepree, Kheprea

Khiana (American) One who is different

Khianna, Khiane, Khianne, Khian, Khyana, Khyanna, Kheana, Kheanna

*ˆKhloe (Greek) Form of Chloe, meaning “a flourishing woman, blooming”

Kiara (American) Form of Chiara, meaning “daughter of the light”

Kichi (Japanese) The fortunate one

Kidre (American) A loyal woman

Kidrea, Kidreah, Kidria, Kidriah, Kidri, Kidrie, Kidry, Kidrey

Kiele (Hawaiian) Resembling the gardenia

Kielle, Kiel, Kiell, Kiela, Kiella

Kikka (German) The mistress of all

Kika, Kykka, Kyka

Kiley (American) Form of Kylie, meaning “a boomerang”

Kimana (American) Girl from the meadow

Kimanah, Kimanna

Kimball (English) Chief of the warriors; possessing royal boldness

Kimbal, Kimbell, Kimbel, Kymball, Kymbal

*Kimberly (English) Of the royal fortress

Kimberley, Kimberli, Kimberlee, Kimberleigh, Kimberlin, Kimberlyn, Kymberlie, Kymberly

Kimeo (American) Filled with happiness

Kimeyo

Kimetha (American) Filled with joy

Kimethah, Kymetha

Kimiko (Japanese) A noble child; without equal

Kimora (American) Form of Kimberly, meaning “royal”

Kina (Hawaiian) Woman of China

ˆKinley (American) Variation of McKinley, Scottish, meaning offspring of the fair hero

Kinsey (English) The king’s victory

Kinnsee, Kinnsey, Kinnsie, Kinsee, Kinsie, Kinzee, Kinzie, Kinzey

ˆKinsley (English) From the king’s meadow

Kinsly, Kinslee, Kinsleigh, Kinsli, Kinslie, Kingsley, Kingslee, Kingslie

Kioko (Japanese) A daughter born with happiness

Kirima (Eskimo) From the hill

Kirimah, Kiryma, Kirymah, Kirema, Kiremah, Kireema, Kireemah, Kireama

Kismet (English) One’s destiny; fate

Kiss (American) A caring and compassionate woman

Kyss, Kissi, Kyssi, Kissie, Kyssie, Kissy, Kyssy, Kissey

Kobi (American) Woman from California

Kobie, Koby, Kobee, Kobey, Kobea

Kolette (English) Form of Colette, meaning “victory of the people”

Kolete, Kolett, Koleta, Koletta, Kolet

Komala (Indian) A delicate and tender woman

Komalah, Komalla, Komal, Komali, Komalie, Komalee

Kona (Hawaiian) A girly woman

Konah, Konia, Koniah, Konea, Koneah, Koni, Konie, Koney

Konane (Hawaiian) Daughter of the moonlight

Kreeli (American) A charming and kind girl

Kreelie, Krieli, Krielie, Kryli, Krylie, Kreely, Kriely, Kryly

Krenie (American) A capable woman

Kreni, Kreny, Kreney, Krenee

Kristina (English) Form of Christina, meaning “follower of Christ”

Kristena, Kristine, Kristyne, Kristyna, Krystina, Krystine

Kumi (Japanese) An everlasting beauty

Kumie, Kumy, Kumey, Kumee

Kyla (English) Feminine form of Kyle; from the narrow channel

Kylah, Kylar, Kyle

*Kylie (Australian) A boomerang

Kylee, Kyleigh, Kyley, Kyli, Kyleen, Kyleen, Kyler, Kily,Kileigh, Kilee, Kilie, Kili, Kilea, Kylea

Kyra (Greek) Form of Cyrus, meaning “noble”

Kyrah, Kyria, Kyriah, Kyrra, Kyrrah

L

Lacey (French) Woman from Normandy; as delicate as lace

Lace, Lacee, Lacene, Laci, Laciann, Lacie, Lacina, Lacy

Lael (Hebrew) One who belongs to God

Laele, Laelle

*Laila (Arabic) A beauty of the night, born at nightfall

Layla, Laylah

Lainil (American) A soft-hearted woman

Lainill, Lainyl, Lainyll, Laenil, Laenill, Laenyl, Laenyll, Laynil

Lais (Greek) A legendary courtesan

Laise, Lays, Layse, Laisa, Laes, Laese

Lajita (Indian) A truthful woman

Lajyta, Lajeeta, Lajeata

Lake (American) From the still waters

Laken, Laiken, Layken, Layk, Layke, Laik, Laike, Laeken

Lala (Slavic) Resembling a tulip

Lalah, Lalla, Lallah, Laleh

Lalaine (American) A hardworking woman

Lalain, Lalaina, Lalayn, Lalayne, Lalayna, Lalaen, Lalaene, Lalaena

Lalia (Greek) One who is well-spoken

Lali, Lallia, Lalya, Lalea, Lalie, Lalee, Laly, Laley

Lalita (Indian) A playful and charming woman

Lalitah, Laleeta, Laleetah, Lalyta, Lalytah, Laleita, Laleitah, Lalieta

Lamia (Greek) In mythology, a female vampire

Lamiah, Lamiya, Lamiyah, Lamea, Lameah

Lamya (Arabic) Having lovely dark lips

Lamyah, Lamyia, Lama

Lanassa (Russian) A light-hearted woman; cheerful

Lanasa, Lanassia, Lanasia, Lanassiya, Lanasiya

Lang (Scandinavian) Woman of great height

Lani (Hawaiian) From the sky; one who is heavenly

Lanikai

Lansing (English) Filled with hope

Lanseng, Lansyng

Lanza (Italian) One who is noble and willing

Lanzah, Lanzia, Lanziah, Lanzea, Lanzeah

Lapis (Egyptian) Resembling the dark-blue gemstone

Lapiss, Lapisse, Lapys, Lapyss, Lapysse

Laquinta (American) The fifth-born child

Laramie (French) Shedding tears of love

Larami, Laramy, Laramey, Laramee, Laramea

Larby (American) Form of Darby, meaning “of the deer park”

Larbey, Larbi, Larbie, Larbee, Larbea

Larch (American) One who is full of life

Larche

Lark (English) Resembling the songbird

Larke

Larue (American) Form of Rue, meaning “a medicinal herb”

LaRue, Laroo, Larou

Lashawna (American) Filled with happiness

Lashauna, Laseana, Lashona, Lashawn, Lasean, Lashone, Lashaun

Lata (Indian) Of the lovely vine

Latah

Latanya (American) Daughter of the fairy queen

Latanyah, Latonya, Latania, Latanja, Latonia, Latanea

LaTeasa (Spanish) A flirtatious woman

Lateasa, Lateaza

Latona (Latin) In mythology, the Roman equivalent of Leto, the mother of Artemis and Apollo

Latonah, Latonia, Latonea, Lantoniah, Latoneah

Latrelle (American) One who laughs a lot

Latrell, Latrel, Latrele, Latrella, Latrela

Laudonia (Italian) Praises the house

Laudonea, Laudoniya, Laudomia, Laudomea, Laudomiya

Laura (Latin) Crowned with laurel; from the laurel tree

Lauraine, Lauralee, Laralyn, Laranca, Larea, Lari, Lauralee, Lauren, Loretta

*Lauren (French) Form of Laura, meaning “crowned with laurel; from the laurel tree”

Laren, Larentia, Larentina, Larenzina, Larren, Laryn, Larryn, Larrynn

*Leah (Hebrew) One who is weary; in the Bible, Jacob’s first wife

Leia, Leigha, Lia, Liah, Leeya

Leanna (Gaelic) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Leana, Leann, Leanne, Lee-Ann, Leeann, Leeanne, Leianne, Leyanne

Lecia (English) Form of Alice, meaning “woman of the nobility; truthful; having high moral character”

Licia, Lecea, Licea, Lisha, Lysha, Lesha

Ledell (Greek) One who is queenly

Ledelle, Ledele, Ledella, Ledela, Ledel

Legend (American) One who is memorable

Legende, Legund, Legunde

Legia (Spanish) A bright woman

Legiah, Legea, Legeah, Legiya, Legiyah, Legya, Legyah

Leila (Persian) Night, dark beauty

Leela, Lela

Lenis (Latin) One who has soft and silky skin

Lene, Leneta, Lenice, Lenita, Lennice, Lenos, Lenys, Lenisse

Leona (Latin) Feminine form of Leon; having the strength of a lion

Leeona, Leeowna, Leoine, Leola, Leone, Leonelle, Leonia, Leonie

Lequoia (Native American) Form of Sequoia, meaning “of the giant redwood tree”

Lequoya, Lequoiya, Lekoya

Lerola (Latin) Resembling a blackbird

Lerolla, Lerolah, Lerolia, Lerolea

Leslie (Gaelic) From the holly garden; of the gray fortress

Leslea, Leslee, Lesleigh, Lesley, Lesli, Lesly, Lezlee, Lezley

Leucippe (Greek) In mythology, a nymph

Lucippe, Leucipe, Lucipe

Leucothea (Greek) In mythology, a sea nymph

Leucothia, Leucothiah, Leucotheah

Levora (American) A homebody

Levorah, Levorra, Levorrah, Levoria, Levoriah, Levorea, Levoreah, Levorya

Lewa (African) A very beautiful woman

Lewah

Lewana (Hebrew) Of the white moon

Lewanah, Lewanna, Lewannah

Lia (Italian) Form of Leah, meaning “one who is weary”

Libby (English) Form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful; God’s promise”

Libba, Libbee, Libbey, Libbie, Libet, Liby, Lilibet, Lilibeth

Liberty (English) An independent woman; having freedom

Libertey, Libertee, Libertea, Liberti, Libertie, Libertas, Libera, Liber

Libra (Latin) One who is balanced; the seventh sign of the zodiac

Leebra, Leibra, Liebra, Leabra, Leighbra, Lybra

Librada (Spanish) One who is free

Libradah, Lybrada, Lybradah

Lieu (Vietnamese) Of the willow tree

Ligia (Greek) One who is musically talented

Ligiah, Ligya, Ligiya, Lygia, Ligea, Lygea, Lygya, Lygiya

ˆLila (Arabic / Greek) Born at night / resembling a lily

Lilah, Lyla, Lylah

Lilac (Latin) Resembling the bluish-purple flower

Lilack, Lilak, Lylac, Lylack, Lylak, Lilach

Lilette (Latin) Resembling a budding lily

Lilett, Lilete, Lilet, Lileta, Liletta, Lylette, Lylett, Lylete

Liliana (Italian, Spanish) Form of Lillian, meaning “resembling the lily”

Lilliana, Lillianna, Liliannia, Lilyana, Lilia

Lilith (Babylonian) Woman of the night

Lilyth, Lillith, Lillyth, Lylith, Lyllith, Lylyth, Lyllyth, Lilithe

*Lillian (Latin) Resembling the lily

Lilian, Liliane, Lilianne, Lilias, Lilas, Lillas, Lillias

Lilo (Hawaiian) One who is generous

Lylo, Leelo, Lealo, Leylo, Lielo, Leilo

*TLily (English) Resembling the flower; one who is innocent and beautiful

Leelee, Lil, Lili, Lilie, Lilla, Lilley, Lilli, Lillie, Lilly

Limor (Hebrew) Refers to myrrh

Limora, Limoria, Limorea, Leemor, Leemora, Leemoria, Leemorea

Lin (Chinese) Resembling jade; from the woodland

Linda (Spanish) One who is soft and beautiful

Lindalee, Lindee, Lindey, Lindi, Lindie, Lindira, Lindka, Lindy, Lynn

Linden (English) From the hill of lime trees

Lindenn, Lindon, Lindynn, Lynden, Lyndon, Lyndyn, Lyndin, Lindin

Lindley (English) From the pastureland

Lindly, Lindlee, Lindleigh, Lindli, Lindlie, Leland, Lindlea

Lindsay (English) From the island of linden trees; from Lincoln’s wetland

Lind, Lindsea, Lindsee, Lindseigh, Lindsey, Lindsy, Linsay, Linsey

Lisa (English) Form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful; God’s promise”

Leesa, Liesa, Lisebet, Lise, Liseta, Lisette, Liszka, Lisebeth

Lishan (African) One who is awarded a medal

Lishana, Lishanna, Lyshan, Lyshana, Lyshanna

Lissie (American) Resembling a flower

Lissi, Lissy, Lissey, Lissee, Lissea

Liv (Scandinavian / Latin) One who protects others / from the olive tree

Livia, Livea, Liviya, Livija, Livvy, Livy, Livya, Lyvia

Liya (Hebrew) The Lord’s daughter

Liyah, Leeya, Leeyah, Leaya, Leayah

Lo (American) A fiesty woman

Loe, Low, Lowe

Loicy (American) A delightful woman

Loicey, Loicee, Loicea, Loici, Loicie, Loyce, Loice, Loyci

Lokelani (Hawaiian) Resembling a small red rose

Lokelanie, Lokelany, Lokelaney, Lokelanee, Lokelanea

Loki (Norse) In mythology, a trickster god

Lokie, Lokee, Lokey, Loky, Lokea, Lokeah, Lokia, Lokiah

Lola (Spanish) Form of Dolores, meaning “woman of sorrow”

Lolah, Loe

ˆTLondon (English) From the capital of England

Londyn

Lorelei (German) From the rocky cliff; in mythology, a siren who lured sailors to their deaths

Laurelei, Laurelie, Loralee, Loralei, Loralie, Loralyn

Loretta (Italian) Form of Laura, meaning “crowned with laurel; from the laurel tree”

Laretta, Larretta, Lauretta, Laurette, Leretta, Loreta, Lorette, Lorretta

Lorraine (French) From the kingdom of Lothair

Laraine, Larayne, Laurraine, Leraine, Lerayne, Lorain, Loraina, Loraine

Love (English) One who is full of affection

Lovey, Loveday, Lovette, Lovi, Lovie, Lov, Luv, Luvey

Lovely (American) An attractive and pleasant woman

Loveli, Loveley, Lovelie, Lovelee, Loveleigh, Lovelea

Luana (Hawaiian) One who is content and enjoys life

Lewanna, Lou-Ann, Louann, Louanna, Louanne, Luanda, Luane, Luann

Lucretia (Latin) A bringer of light; a successful woman; in mythology, a maiden who was raped by the prince of Rome

Lacretia, Loucrecia, Loucrezia, Loucresha, Loucretia, Lucrece, Lucrecia, Lucreecia

Lucy (Latin) Feminine form of Lucius; one who is illuminated

Luce, Lucetta, Lucette, Luci, Lucia, Luciana, Lucianna, Lucida, Lucille

Lucylynn (American) A light-hearted woman

Lucylyn, Lucylynne, Lucilynn, Lucilyn, Lucilynne

Luna (Latin) Of the moon

Lunah

Lunet (English) Of the crescent moon

Lunett, Lunette, Luneta, Lunete, Lunetta

Lupita (Spanish) Form of Guadalupe, meaning “from the valley of wolves”

Lupe, Lupyta, Lupelina, Lupeeta, Lupieta, Lupeita, Lupeata

Lurissa (American) A beguiling woman

Lurisa, Luryssa, Lurysa, Luressa, Luresa

Luyu (Native American) Resembling the dove

Lydia (Greek) A beautiful woman from Lydia

Lidia, Lidie, Lidija, Lyda, Lydie, Lydea, Liddy, Lidiy

ˆLyla (Arabic) Form of Lila, meaning “born at night, resembling a lily”

Lylah

Lynn (English) Woman of the lake; form of Linda, meaning “one who is soft and beautiful”

Linell, Linnell, Lyn, Lynae, Lyndel, Lyndell, Lynell, Lynelle

Lyric (French) Of the lyre; the words of a song

Lyrica, Lyricia, Lyrik, Lyrick, Lyrika, Lyricka

Lytanisha (American) A scintillating woman

Lytanesha, Lytaniesha, Lytaneisha, Lytanysha, Lytaneesha, Lytaneasha

M

Macanta (Gaelic) A kind and gentle woman

Macan, Macantia, Macantea, Macantah

Machi (Taiwanese) A good friend

Machie, Machy, Machey, Machee, Machea

Mackenna (Gaelic) Daughter of the handsome man

Mackendra, Mackennah, McKenna, McKendra, Makenna, Makennah

*TMackenzie (Gaelic) Daughter of a wise leader; a fiery woman; one who is fair

Mckenzie, Mackenzey, Makensie, Makenzie, M’Kenzie, McKenzie, Meckenzie, Mackenzee, Mackenzy

Macy (French) One who wields a weapon

Macee, Macey, Maci, Macie, Maicey, Maicy, Macea, Maicea

Mada (Arabic) One who has reached the end of the path

Madah

Madana (Ethiopian) One who heals others

Madayna, Madaina, Madania, Madaynia, Madainia

Maddox (English) Born into wealth and prosperity

Madox, Madoxx, Maddoxx

*Madeline (Hebrew) Woman from Magdala

Mada, Madalaina, Madaleine, Madalena, Madalene, Madelyn, Madalyn, Madelynn, Madilyn

Madhavi (Indian) Feminine form of Madhav; born in the springtime

Madhavie, Madhavee, Madhavey, Madhavy, Madhavea

Madini (Swahili) As precious as a gemstone

Madinie, Madiny, Madiney, Madinee, Madyny, Madyni, Madinea, Madynie

*TMadison (English) Daughter of a mighty warrior

Maddison, Madisen, Madisson, Madisyn, Madyson

Madoline (English) One who is accomplished with the stringed instrument

Mandalin, Mandalyn, Mandalynn, Mandelin, Mandellin, Mandellyn, Mandolin, Mandolyn

Madonna (Italian) My lady; refers to the Virgin Mary

Madonnah, Madona, Madonah

Maeve (Irish) An intoxicating woman

Mave, Meave, Medb, Meabh

Maggie (English) Form of Margaret, meaning “resembling a pearl”

Maggi

Magnolia (French) Resembling the flower

Magnoliya, Magnoliah, Magnolea, Magnoleah, Magnoliyah, Magnolya, Magnolyah

Mahal (Native American) A tender and loving woman

Mahall, Mahale, Mahalle

Mahari (African) One who offers forgiveness

Maharie, Mahary, Maharey

Mahesa (Indian) A powerful and great lady

Maheshvari

Mahira (Arabic) A clever and adroit woman

Mahirah, Mahir, Mahire

Maia (Latin / Maori) The great one; in mythology, the goddess of spring / a brave warrior

Maiah, Mya, Maja

Maida (English) A maiden; a virgin

Maidel, Maidie, Mayda, Maydena, Maydey, Mady, Maegth, Magd

Maiki (Japanese) Resembling the dancing flower

Maikie, Maikei, Maikki, Maikee

Maimun (Arabic) One who is lucky; fortunate

Maimoon, Maimoun

Maine (French) From the mainland; from the state of Maine

Maiolaine (French) As delicate as a flower

Maiolainie, Maiolani

Maisha (African) Giver of life

Maysha, Maishah, Mayshah, Maesha, Maeshah

Maisie (Scottish) Form of Margaret, meaning “resembling a pearl”

Maisee, Maisey, Maisy, Maizie, Mazey, Mazie, Maisi, Maizi

Majaya (Indian) A victorious woman

Majayah

Makala (Hawaiian) Resembling myrtle

Makalah, Makalla, Makallah

*TMakayla (Celtic / Hebrew / English) Form of Michaela, meaning “who is like God?”

Macaela, MacKayla, Mak,Mechaela, Meeskaela, Mekea, Mekelle

Makani (Hawaiian) Of the wind

Makanie, Makaney, Makany, Makanee

Makareta (Maori) Form of Margaret, meaning “resembling a pearl / the child of light”

Makaretah, Makarita

Makea (Finnish) One who is sweet

Makeah, Makia, Makiah

Makelina (Hawaiian) Form of Madeline, meaning “woman from Magdala”

Makelinah, Makeleena, Makelyna, Makeleana

Makena (African) One who is filled with happiness

Makenah, Makeena, Makeenah, Makeana, Makeanah, Makyna, Makynah, Mackena

Makenna (Irish) Form of McKenna, meaning “of the Irish one”

Makennah

Malak (Arabic) A heavenly messenger; an angel

Malaka, Malaika, Malayka, Malaeka, Malake, Malayk, Malaek, Malakia

Malati (Indian) Resembling a fragrant flower

Malatie, Malaty, Malatey, Malatee, Malatea

Mali (Thai / Welsh) Resembling a flower / form of Molly, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Malie, Malee, Maleigh, Maly, Maley

ˆMalia (Hawaiian) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness

Maliah, Maliyah, Maleah

Malika (Arabic) Destined to be queen

Malikah, Malyka, Maleeka, Maleika, Malieka, Maliika, Maleaka

Malina (Hawaiian) A peaceful woman

Malinah, Maleena, Maleenah, Malyna, Malynah, Maleina, Maliena, Maleana

Malinka (Russian) As sweet as a little berry

Malinkah, Malynka, Maleenka, Malienka, Maleinka, Maleanka

Mana (Polynesian) A charismatic and prestigious woman

Manah

Manal (Arabic) An accomplished woman

Manala, Manall, Manalle, Manalla, Manali

Mangena (Hebrew) As sweet as a melody

Mangenah, Mangenna, Mangennah

Manyara (African) A humble woman

Manyarah

Maola (Irish) A handmaiden

Maoli, Maole, Maolie, Maolia, Maoly, Maoley, Maolee, Maolea

Mapenzi (African) One who is dearly loved

Mpenzi, Mapenzie, Mapenze, Mapenzy, Mapenzee, Mapenzea

Maram (Arabic) One who is wished for

Marame, Marama, Marami, Maramie, Maramee, Maramy, Maramey, Maramea

Marcella (Latin) Dedicated to Mars, the God of war

Marcela, Marsela, Marsella, Maricela, Maricel

Marcia (Latin) Feminine form of Marcus; dedicated to Mars, the god of war

Marcena, Marcene, Marchita, Marciana, Marciane, Marcianne, Marcilyn, Marcilynn

Marely (American) form of Marley, “meaning of the marshy meadow”

Margaret (Greek / Persian) Resembling a pearl / the child of light

Maighread, Mairead, Mag, Maggi, Maggie, Maggy, Maiga, Malgorzata, Megan, Marwarid, Marjorie, Marged, Makareta

Marged (Welsh) Form of Margaret, meaning “resembling a pearl / the child of light”

Margred, Margeda, Margreda

*Maria (Spanish) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Mariah, Marialena, Marialinda, Marialisa, Maaria, Mayria, Maeria, Mariabella

*Mariah (Latin) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea”

Mariana (Spanish / Italian) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea”

Marianna

Mariane (French) Blend of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness,” and Ann, meaning “a woman graced with God’s favor”

Mariam, Mariana, Marian, Marion, Maryann, Maryanne, Maryanna, Maryane

Marietta (French) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Mariette, Maretta, Mariet, Maryetta, Maryette, Marieta

Marika (Danish) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Mariko (Japanese) Daughter of Mari; a ball or sphere

Maryko, Mareeko, Marieko, Mareiko

Marilyn (English) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Maralin, Maralyn, Maralynn, Marelyn, Marilee, Marilin

Marissa (Latin) Woman of the sea

Maressa, Maricia, Marisabel, Marisha, Marisse, Maritza, Mariza, Marrissa

Marjam (Slavic) One who is merry

Marjama, Marjamah, Marjami, Marjamie, Marjamy, Marjamey, Marjamee, Marjamea

Marjani (African) Of the coral reef

Marjanie, Marjany, Marjaney, Marjanee, Marjean, Marjeani, Marjeanie, Marijani

Marjorie (English) Form of Margaret, meaning “resembling a pearl / the child of light”

Marcharie, Marge, Margeree, Margery, Margerie, Margery, Margey, Margi

Marlene (German) Blend of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness,” and Magdalene, meaning “woman from Magdala”

Marlaina, Marlana, Marlane, Marlayna

Marley (English) Of the marshy meadow

Marlee, Marleigh, Marli, Marlie, Marly

Marlis (German) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Marlisa, Marliss, Marlise, Marlisse, Marlissa, Marlys, Marlyss, Marlysa

Marlo (English) One who resembles driftwood

Marloe, Marlow, Marlowe, Marlon

Malati (Indian) Resembling a fragrant flower

Malatie, Malaty, Malatey, Malatee, Malatea

Marsala (Italian) From the place of sweet wine

Marsalah, Marsalla, Marsallah

Martha (Aramaic) Mistress of the house; in the Bible, the sister of Lazarus and Mary

Maarva, Marfa, Marhta, Mariet, Marit, Mart, Marta, Marte

Mary (Latin / Hebrew) Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness

Mair, Mal, Mallie, Manette, Manon, Manya, Mare, Maren, Maria, Marietta, Marika, Marilyn, Marlis, Maureen, May, Mindel, Miriam, Molly, Mia

Masami (African / Japanese) A commanding woman / one who is truthful

Masamie, Masamee, Masamy, Masamey, Masamea

Mashaka (African) A troublemaker; a mischievous woman

Mashakah, Mashakia

Massachusetts (Native American) From the big hill; from the state of Massachusetts

Massachusets, Massachusette, Massachusetta, Massa, Massachute, Massachusta

Matana (Hebrew) A gift from God

Matanah, Matanna, Matannah, Matai

Matangi (Hindi) In Hinduism, the patron of inner thought

Matangy, Matangie, Matangee, Matangey, Matangea

Matsuko (Japanese) Child of the pine tree

Maureen (Irish) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Maura, Maurene, Maurianne, Maurine, Maurya, Mavra, Maure, Mo

Mauve (French) Of the mallow plant

Mawve

Maven (English) Having great knowledge

Mavin, Mavyn

Maverick (American) One who is wild and free

Maverik, Maveryck, Maveryk, Mavarick, Mavarik

Mavis (French) Resembling a songbird

Mavise, Maviss, Mavisse, Mavys, Mavyss, Mavysse

May (Latin) Born during the month of May; form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Mae, Mai, Maelynn, Maelee, Maj, Mala, Mayana, Maye

*Maya (Indian / Hebrew) An illusion, a dream / woman of the water

Mya

Mayumi (Japanese) One who embodies truth, wisdom, and beauty

Mazarine (French) Having deep-blue eyes

Mazareen, Mazareene, Mazaryn, Mazaryne, Mazine, Mazyne, Mazeene

Mazhira (Hebrew) A shining woman

Mazhirah, Mazheera

McKayla (Gaelic) A fiery woman

McKale, McKaylee, McKaleigh, McKay, McKaye, McKaela

Meara (Gaelic) One who is filled with happiness

Mearah

Medea (Greek) A cunning ruler; in mythology, a sorceress

Madora, Medeia, Media, Medeah, Mediah, Mediya, Mediyah

Medini (Indian) Daughter of the earth

Medinie, Mediny, Mediney, Medinee, Medinea

Meditrina (Latin) The healer; in mythology, goddess of health and wine

Meditreena, Meditryna, Meditriena

Medora (Greek) A wise ruler

Medoria, Medorah, Medorra, Medorea

Medusa (Greek) In mythology, a Gorgon with snakes for hair

Medoosa, Medusah, Medoosah, Medousa, Medousah

Meenakshi (Indian) Having beautiful eyes

Megan (Welsh) Form of Margaret, meaning “resembling a pearl / the child of light”

Maegan, Meg, Magan, Magen, Megin, Maygan, Meagan, Meaghan, Meghan

Mehalia (Hebrew) An affectionate woman

Mehaliah, Mehalea, Mehaleah, Mehaliya, Mehaliyah

Melangell (Welsh) A sweet messenger from heaven

Melangelle, Melangela, Melangella, Melangele, Melangel

*Melanie (Greek) A dark-skinned beauty

Malaney, Malanie, Mel, Mela, Melaina, Melaine, Melainey, Melany

Meli (Native American) One who is bitter

Melie, Melee, Melea, Meleigh, Mely, Meley

Melia (Hawaiian / Greek) Resembling the plumeria / of the ash tree; in mythology, a nymph

Melidice, Melitine, Meliah, Meelia, Melya

Melika (Turkish) A great beauty

Melikah, Melicka, Melicca, Melyka, Melycka, Meleeka, Meleaka

Melinda (Latin) One who is sweet and gentle

Melynda, Malinda, Malinde, Mallie, Mally, Malynda, Melinde, Mellinda, Mindy

Melisande (French) Having the strength of an animal

Malisande, Malissande, Malyssandre, Melesande, Melisandra, Melisandre

Melissa (Greek) Resembling a honeybee; in mythology, a nymph

Malissa, Mallissa, Mel, Melesa, Melessa, Melisa, Melise, Melisse

Melita (Greek) As sweet as honey

Malita, Malitta, Melida, Melitta, Melyta, Malyta, Meleeta, Meleata

Melody (Greek) A beautiful song

Melodee, Melodey, Melodi, Melodia, Melodie, Melodea

Merana (American) Woman of the waters

Meranah, Meranna, Merannah

Mercer (English) A prosperous merchant

Meredith (Welsh) A great ruler; protector of the sea

Maredud, Meridel, Meredithe, Meredyth, Meridith, Merridie, Meradith, Meredydd

Meribah (Hebrew) A quarrelsome woman

Meriba

Meroz (Hebrew) From the cursed plains

Meroza, Merozia, Meroze

Merry (English) One who is lighthearted and joyful

Merree, Merri, Merrie, Merrielle, Merrile, Merrilee, Merrili, Merrily

Mertice (English) A well-known lady

Merton (English) From the village near the pond

Mertan, Mertin, Mertun

Metea (Greek) A gentle woman

Meteah, Metia, Metiah

Metin (Greek) A wise counselor

Metine, Metyn, Metyne

Metis (Greek) One who is industrious

Metiss, Metisse, Metys, Metyss, Metysse

Mettalise (Danish) As graceful as a pearl

Metalise, Mettalisse, Mettalisa, Mettalissa

*TMia (Israeli / Latin) Who is like God? / form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Miah, Mea, Meah, Meya

Michaela (Celtic, Gaelic, Hebrew, English, Irish) Feminine form of Michael; who is like God?

Macaela, MacKayla, Mak, Mechaela, Meeskaela, Mekea, Micaela

Michelle (French) Feminine form of Michael; who is like God?

Machelle, Mashelle, M’chelle, Mechelle, Meechelle, Me’Shell, Meshella, Mischa

Michewa (Tibetan) Sent from heaven

Michewah

Mide (Irish) One who is thirsty

Meeda, Mida

Midori (Japanese) Having green eyes

Midorie, Midory, Midorey, Midoree, Midorea

Mignon (French) One who is cute and petite

Mikayla (English) Feminine form of Michael, meaning “who is like God?”

ˆMila (Slavic) One who is industrious and hardworking

Milaia, Milaka, Milla, Milia

Milan (Latin) From the city in Italy; one who is gracious

Milaana

Milena (Slavic) The favored one

Mileena, Milana, Miladena, Milanka, Mlada, Mladena

Miley (American) Form of Mili, meaning “a virtuous woman”

Milee, Mylee, Mareli

Miliana (Latin) Feminine of Emeliano; one who is eager and willing

Milianah, Milianna, Miliane, Miliann, Milianne

Milima (Swahili) Woman from the mountains

Milimah, Mileema, Milyma

Millo (Hebrew) Defender of the sacred city

Milloh, Millowe, Milloe

Mima (Hebrew) Form of Jemima, meaning “our little dove”

Mimah, Mymah, Myma

Minda (Native American, Hindi) Having great knowledge

Mindah, Mynda, Myndah, Menda, Mendah

Mindel (Hebrew) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Mindell, Mindelle, Mindele, Mindela, Mindella

Mindy (English) Form of Melinda, meaning “one who is sweet and gentle”

Minda, Mindee, Mindi, Mindie, Mindey, Mindea

Ming Yue (Chinese) Born beneath the bright moon

Minka (Teutonic) One who is resolute; having great strength

Minkah, Mynka, Mynkah, Minna, Minne

Minowa (Native American) One who has a moving voice

Minowah, Mynowa, Mynowah

Minuit (French) Born at midnight

Minueet

Miracle (American) An act of God’s hand

Mirakle, Mirakel, Myracle, Myrakle

Miranda (Latin) Worthy of admiration

Maranda, Myranda, Randi

Mirai (Basque / Japanese) A miracle child / future

Miraya, Mirari, Mirarie, Miraree, Mirae

Miremba (Ugandan) A promoter of peace

Mirembe, Mirem, Mirembah, Mirembeh, Mirema

Miriam (Hebrew) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Mariam, Maryam, Meriam, Meryam, Mirham, Mirjam, Mirjana, Mirriam

Mirinesse (English) Filled with joy

Miriness, Mirinese, Mirines, Mirinessa, Mirinesa

Mirit (Hebrew) One who is strong-willed

Mischa (Russian) Form of Michelle, meaning “who is like God?”

Misha

Mistico (Italian) A mystical woman

Mistica, Mystico, Mystica, Mistiko, Mystiko

Mitali (Indian) A friendly and sweet woman

Mitalie, Mitalee, Mitaleigh, Mitaly, Mitaley, Meeta, Mitalea

Miya (Japanese) From the sacred temple

Miyah

Miyo (Japanese) A beautiful daughter

Miyoko

Mizar (Hebrew) A little woman; petite

Mizarr, Mizarre, Mizare, Mizara, Mizaria, Mizarra

Mliss (Cambodian) Resembling a flower

Mlissa, Mlisse, Mlyss, Mlysse, Mlyssa

Mocha (Arabic) As sweet as chocolate

Mochah

Modesty (Latin) One who is without conceit

Modesti, Modestie, Modestee, Modestus, Modestey, Modesta, Modestia, Modestina

Moesha (American) Drawn from the water

Moisha, Moysha, Moeesha, Moeasha, Moeysha

Mohini (Indian) The most beautiful

Mohinie, Mohinee, Mohiny

Moladah (Hebrew) A giver of life

Molada

*Molly (Irish) Form of Mary, meaning “star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”

Moll, Mollee, Molley, Molli, Mollie, Molle, Mollea, Mali

Mona (Gaelic) One who is born into the nobility

Moina, Monah, Monalisa, Monalissa, Monna, Moyna, Monalysa, Monalyssa

Moncha (Irish) A solitary woman

Monchah

Monica (Greek / Latin) A solitary woman / one who advises others

Monnica, Monca, Monicka, Monika, Monike

Monique (French) One who provides wise counsel

Moniqua, Moneeque, Moneequa, Moneeke, Moeneek, Moneaque, Moneaqua, Moneake

Monisha (Hindi) Having great intelligence

Monishah, Monesha, Moneisha, Moniesha, Moneysha, Moneasha

Monroe (Gaelic) Woman from the river

Monrow, Monrowe, Monro

Monserrat (Latin) From the jagged mountain

Montserrat

Montana (Latin) Woman of the mountains; from the state of Montana

Montanna, Montina, Monteene, Montese

Morcan (Welsh) Of the bright sea

Morcane, Morcana, Morcania, Morcanea

Moreh (Hebrew) A great archer; a teacher

*TMorgan (Welsh) Circling the bright sea; a sea dweller

Morgaine, Morgana, Morgance, Morgane, Morganica, Morgann, Morganne, Morgayne

Morguase (English) In Arthurian legend, the mother of Gawain

Marguase, Margawse, Morgawse, Morgause, Margause

Morina (Japanese) From the woodland town

Morinah, Moreena, Moryna, Moriena, Moreina, Moreana

Mubarika (Arabic) One who is blessed

Mubaarika, Mubaricka, Mubaryka, Mubaricca, Mubarycca

Mubina (Arabic) One who displays her true image

Mubeena, Mubinah, Mubyna, Mubeana, Mubiena

Mudan (Mandarin) Daughter of a harmonious family

Mudane, Mudana, Mudann, Mudaen, Mudaena

Mufidah (Arabic) One who is helpful to others

Mufeeda, Mufeyda, Mufyda, Mufeida, Mufieda, Mufeada

Mugain (Irish) In mythology, the wife of the king of Ulster

Mugayne, Mugaine, Mugane

Muirne (Irish) One who is dearly loved

Muirna

Munay (African) One who loves and is loved

Manay, Munaye, Munae, Munai

Munazza (Arabic) An independent woman; one who is free

Munazzah, Munaza, Munazah

Muriel (Irish) Of the shining sea

Merial, Meriel, Merrill

Murphy (Celtic) Daughter of a great sea warrior

Murphi, Murphie, Murphey

Musoke (African) Having the beauty of a rainbow

*Mya (American) Form of Maya, meaning “an illusion, woman of the water”

Myah

Myisha (Arabic) Form of Aisha, meaning “lively; womanly”

Myesha, Myeisha, Myeshia, Myiesha, Myeasha

Myka (Hebrew) Feminine of Micah, meaning “who is like God?”

Micah, Mika

Myrina (Latin) In mythology, an Amazon

Myrinah, Myreena, Myreina, Myriena, Myreana

Myrrh (Egyptian) Resembling the fragrant oil

N

Naama (Hebrew) Feminine form of Noam; an attractive woman; good-looking

Naamah

Naava (Hebrew) A lovely and pleasant woman

Naavah, Nava, Navah, Navit

Nabila (Arabic) Daughter born into nobility; a highborn daughter

Nabilah, Nabeela, Nabyla, Nabeelah, Nabylah, Nabeala, Nabealah

Nadda (Arabic) A very generous woman

Naddah, Nada, Nadah

TNadia (Slavic) One who is full of hope

Nadja, Nadya, Naadiya, Nadine, Nadie, Nadiyah, Nadea, Nadija

Nadirah (Arabic) One who is precious; rare

Nadira, Nadyra, Nadyrah, Nadeera, Nadeerah, Nadra

Naeva (French) Born in the evening

Naevah, Naevia, Naevea, Nayva, Nayvah

Nagge (Hebrew) A radiant woman

Nailah (Arabic) Feminine form of Nail; a successful woman; the acquirer

Na’ila, Na’ilah, Naa’ilah, Naila, Nayla, Naylah, Naela, Naelah

Najia (Arabic) An independent woman; one who is free

Naajia

Najja (African) The second-born child

Najjah

Namid (Native American) A star dancer

Namide, Namyd, Namyde

Namita (Papuan) In mythology, a mother goddess

Namitah, Nameeta, Namyta

Nana (Hawaiian / English) Born during the spring; a star / a grandmother or one who watches over children

Nancy (English) Form of Anna, meaning “a woman graced with God’s favor”

Nainsey, Nainsi, Nance, Nancee, Nancey, Nanci, Nancie, Nancsi

Nandalia (Australian) A fiery woman

Nandaliah, Nandalea, Nandaleah, Nandali, Nandalie, Nandalei, Nandalee, Nandaleigh

Nandita (Indian) A delightful daughter

Nanditah, Nanditia, Nanditea

Naomi (Hebrew / Japanese) One who is pleasant / a beauty above all others

Namoie, Nayomi, Naomee

Narella (Greek) A bright woman; intelligent

Narellah, Narela, Narelah, Narelle, Narell, Narele

Nascio (Latin) In mythology, goddess of childbirth

Natalia (Spanish / Latin) form of Natalie; born on Christmas day

Natalya, Natalja

ˆ*TNatalie (Latin) Refers to Christ’s birthday; born on Christmas Day

Natala, Natalee, Nathalie, Nataline, Nataly, Natasha

Natane (Native American) Her father’s daughter

Natanne

Natasha (Russian) Form of Natalie, meaning “born on Christmas Day”

Nastaliya, Nastalya, Natacha, Natascha, Natashenka, Natashia, Natasia, Natosha

Navida (Iranian) Feminine form of Navid; bringer of good news

Navyda, Navidah, Navyda, Naveeda, Naveedah, Naveada, Naveadah

Navya (Indian) One who is youthful

Navyah, Naviya, Naviyah

Nawal (Arabic) A gift of God

Nawall, Nawalle, Nawala, Nawalla

Nawar (Arabic) Resembling a flower

Nawaar

Nazahah (Arabic) One who is pure and honest

Nazaha, Nazihah, Naziha

Nechama (Hebrew) One who provides comfort

Nehama, Nehamah, Nachmanit, Nachuma, Nechamah, Nechamit

Neda (Slavic) Born on a Sunday

Nedda, Nedah, Nedi, Nedie, Neddi, Neddie, Nedaa

Neena (Hindi) A woman who has beautiful eyes

Neenah, Neanah, Neana, Neyna, Neynah

Nefertiti (Egyptian) A queenly woman

Nefertari, Nefertyty, Nefertity, Nefertitie, Nefertitee, Nefertytie, Nefertitea

Neith (Egyptian) In mythology, goddess of war and hunting

Neitha, Neytha, Neyth, Neit, Neita, Neitia, Neitea, Neithe, Neythe

Nekana (Spanish) Woman of sorrow

Nekane, Nekania, Nekanea

Neo (African) A gift from God

Nerissa (Italian / Greek) A black-haired beauty / sea nymph

Narissa, Naryssa, Nericcia, Neryssa, Narice, Nerice, Neris

Nessa (Hebrew / Greek) A miracle child / form of Agnes, meaning “one who is pure; chaste”

Nesha, Nessah, Nessia, Nessya, Nesta, Neta, Netia, Nessie

Netis (Native American) One who is trustworthy

Netiss, Netisse, Netys, Netyss, Netysse

*TNevaeh (American) Child from heaven

Nevina (Scottish) Feminine form of Nevin; daughter of a saint

Nevinah, Neveena, Nevyna, Nevinne, Nevynne, Neveene, Neveana, Neveane

Newlyn (Gaelic) Born during the spring

Newlynn, Newlynne, Newlin, Newlinn, Newlinne, Newlen, Newlenn, Newlenne

Neziah (Hebrew) One who is pure; a victorious woman

Nezia, Nezea, Nezeah, Neza, Nezah, Neziya, Neziyah

Niabi (Native American) Resembling a fawn

Niabie, Niabee, Niabey, Niaby

Niagara (English) From the famous waterfall

Niagarah, Niagarra, Niagarrah, Nyagara, Nyagarra

TNicole (Greek) Feminine form of Nicholas; of the victorious people

Necole, Niccole, Nichol, Nichole, Nicholle, Nickol, Nickole, Nicol

Nicosia (English) Woman from the capital of Cyprus

Nicosiah, Nicosea, Nicoseah, Nicotia, Nicotea

Nidia (Spanish) One who is gracious

Nydia, Nidiah, Nydiah, Nidea, Nideah, Nibia, Nibiah, Nibea

Nike (Greek) One who brings victory; in mythology, goddess of victory

Nikee, Nikey, Nykee, Nyke

Nilam (Arabic) Resembling a precious blue stone

Neelam, Nylam, Nilima, Nilyma, Nylyma, Nylima, Nealam, Nealama

Nilsine (Scandinavian) Feminine form of Neil; a champion

Nimeesha (African) A princess; daughter born to royalty

Nimeeshah, Nimiesha

Nini (African) As solid as a stone

Ninie, Niny, Niney, Ninee, Ninea

Nishan (African) One who wins awards

Nishann, Nishanne, Nishana, Nishanna, Nyshan, Nyshana

Nitya (Indian) An eternal beauty

Nithya, Nithyah, Nityah

Nixie (German) A beautiful water sprite

Nixi, Nixy, Nixey, Nixee, Nixea

Noelle (French) Born at Christmastime

Noel, Noela, Noele, Noe

Nolcha (Native American) Of the sun

Nolchia, Nolchea

Nomusa (African) One who is merciful

Nomusah, Nomusha, Nomusia, Nomusea, Nomushia, Nomushea

ˆNora (English) Form of Eleanor, meaning “the shining light”

Norah, Noora, Norella, Norelle, Norissa, Norri, Norrie, Norry

Nordica (German) Woman from the north

Nordika, Nordicka, Nordyca, Nordyka, Nordycka, Norda, Norell, Norelle

Nosiwe (African) Mother of the homeland

Noura (Arabic) Having an inner light

Nureh, Nourah, Nure

Nyala (African) Resembling an antelope

Nyalah, Nyalla, Nyallah

Nyneve (English) In Arthurian legend, another name for the lady of the lake

Nineve, Niniane, Ninyane, Nyniane, Ninieve, Niniveve

Nyura (Ukrainian) A graceful woman

Nyrurah, Nyrurra, Niura, Neura

O

Oaisara (Arabic) A great ruler; an empress

Oaisarah, Oaisarra, Oaisarrah

Oamra (Arabic) Daughter of the moon

Oamrah, Oamira, Oamyra, Oameera

Oba (African) In mythology, the goddess of rivers

Obah, Obba, Obbah

Octavia (Latin) Feminine form of Octavius; the eighth-born child

Octaviana, Octavianne, Octavie, Octiana, Octoviana, Ottavia, Octavi, Octavy

Ode (Egyptian / Greek) Traveler of the road / a lyric poem

Odea

Odessa (Greek) Feminine form of Odysseus; one who wanders; an angry woman

Odissa, Odyssa, Odessia, Odissia, Odyssia, Odysseia

Odina (Latin / Scandinavian) From the mountain / feminine form of Odin, the highest of the gods

Odinah, Odeena, Odeene, Odeen, Odyna, Odyne, Odynn, Odeana

Ogin (Native American) Resembling the wild rose

Oheo (Native American) A beautiful woman

Oira (Latin) One who prays to God

Oyra, Oirah, Oyrah

Okalani (Hawaiian) Form of Kalani, meaning “from the heavens”

Okalanie, Okalany, Okalaney, Okalanee, Okaloni, Okalonie, Okalonee, Okalony, Okaloney, Okeilana, Okelani, Okelani, Okelanie, Okelany, Okelaney, Okelanee, Okalanea, Okalonea, Okelanea

Okei (Japanese) Woman of the ocean

Oksana (Russian) Hospitality

Oksanah, Oksie, Aksana

Ola (Nigerian / Hawaiian / Norse) One who is precious / giver of life; well-being / a relic of one’s ancestors

Olah, Olla, Ollah

Olaide (American) A thoughtful woman

Olaid, Olaida, Olayd, Olayde, Olayda, Olaed, Olaede, Olaeda

Olathe (Native American) A lovely young woman

Olayinka (Yoruban) Surrounded by wealth and honor

Olayenka, Olayanka

Oleda (English) Resembling a winged creature

Oldedah, Oleta, Olita, Olida, Oletah, Olitah, Olidah

Olethea (Latin) Form of Alethea, meaning “one who is truthful”

Oletheia, Olethia, Oletha, Oletea, Olthaia, Olithea, Olathea, Oletia

Olina (Hawaiian) One who is joyous

Oline, Oleen, Oleene, Olyne, Oleena, Olyna, Olin

*TOlivia (Latin) Feminine form of Oliver; of the olive tree; one who is peaceful

Oliviah, Oliva, Olive, Oliveea, Olivet, Olivetta, Olivette, Olivija

Olwen (Welsh) One who leaves a white footprint

Olwynn, Olvyen, Olvyin

Olympia (Greek) From Mount Olympus; a goddess

Olympiah, Olimpe, Olimpia, Olimpiada, Olimpiana, Olypme, Olympie, Olympi

Omri (Arabic) A red-haired woman

Omrie, Omree, Omrea, Omry, Omrey

Ona (Hebrew) Filled with grace

Onit, Onat, Onah

Ondrea (Slavic) Form of Andrea, meaning “courageous and strong / womanly”

Ondria, Ondrianna, Ondreia, Ondreina, Ondreya, Ondriana, Ondreana, Ondera

Oneida (Native American) Our long-awaited daughter

Onieda, Oneyda, Onida, Onyda

Onida (Native American) The one who has been expected

Onidah, Onyda, Onydah

Ontina (American) An open-minded woman

Ontinah, Onteena, Onteenah, Onteana, Onteanah, Ontiena, Ontienah, Onteina

Oona (Gaelic) Form of Agnes, meaning “one who is pure; chaste”

Opal (Sanskrit) A treasured jewel; resembling the iridescent gemstone

Opall, Opalle, Opale, Opalla, Opala, Opalina, Opaline, Opaleena

Ophelia (Greek) One who offers help to others

Ofelia, Oflia, OphÈlie, Ophelya, Ophilia, Ovalia, Ovelia, Opheliah

Ophrah (Hebrew) Resembling a fawn; from the place of dust

Ofra, Ofrit, Ophra, Oprah, Orpa, Orpah, Ofrat, Ofrah

Orange (Latin) Resembling the sweet fruit

Orangetta, Orangia, Orangina, Orangea

Orbelina (American) One who brings excitement

Orbelinah, Orbeleena

Orea (Greek) From the mountains

Oreah

Orenda (Iroquois) A woman with magical powers

Oriana (Latin) Born at sunrise

Oreana, Orianna, Oriane, Oriann, Orianne

Oribel (Latin) A beautiful golden child

Orabel, Orabelle, Orabell, Orabela, Orabella, Oribell, Oribelle, Oribele

Orin (Irish) A dark-haired beauty

Orine, Orina, Oryna, Oryn, Oryne

Orinthia (Hebrew / Gaelic) Of the pine tree / a fair lady

Orrinthia, Orenthia, Orna, Ornina, Orinthea, Orenthea, Orynthia, Orynthea

Oriole (Latin) Resembling the gold-speckled bird

Oreolle, Oriolle, Oreole, Oriola, Oriolla, Oriol, Oreola, Oreolla

Orion (Greek) The huntress; a constellation

Orithna (Greek) One who is natural

Orithne, Orythna, Orythne, Orithnia, Orythnia, Orithnea, Orythnea

Orla (Gaelic) The golden queen

Orlah, Orrla, Orrlah, Orlagh, Orlaith, Orlaithe, Orghlaith, Orghlaithe

Orna (Irish / Hebrew) One who is pale-skinned / of the cedar tree

Ornah, Ornette, Ornetta, Ornete, Orneta, Obharnait, Ornat

Ornella (Italian) Of the flowering ash tree

Ornice (Irish) A pale-skinned woman

Ornyce, Ornise, Orynse, Orneice, Orneise, Orniece, Orniese, Orneece

Orva (Anglo-Saxon / French) A courageous friend / as precious as gold

Orynko (Ukrainian) A peaceful woman

Orinko, Orynka, Orinka

Osaka (Japanese) From the city of industry

Osaki, Osakie, Osakee, Osaky, Osakey, Osakea

Osma (English) Feminine form of Osmond; protected by God

Osmah, Ozma, Ozmah

Otina (American) A fortunate woman

Otinah, Otyna, Otynah, Oteena, Oteenah, Oteana, Oteanah, Otiena

Overton (English) From the upper side of town

Overtown

Owena (Welsh) A high-born woman

Owenah, Owenna, Owennah, Owenia, Owenea

Ozora (Hebrew) One who is wealthy

Ozorah, Ozorra, Ozorrah

P

Pace (American) A charismatic young woman

Paice, Payce, Paece, Pase, Paise, Payse, Paese

Pacifica (Spanish) A peaceful woman

Pacifika, Pacyfyca, Pacyfyka, Pacifyca, Pacifyka, Pacyfica, Pacyfika

Pageant (American) A dramatic woman

Pagent, Padgeant, Padgent

*Paige (English) A young assistant

Page, Payge, Paege

ˆPaisley (English) Woman of the church

Paki (African) A witness of God

Pakki, Packi, Pacci, Pakie, Pakkie, Paky, Pakky, Pakey

Palba (Spanish) A fair-haired woman

Palemon (Spanish) A kind-hearted woman

Palemond, Palemona, Palemonda

Palesa (African) Resembling a flower

Palessa, Palesah, Palysa, Palisa, Paleesa

Paloma (Spanish) Dove-like

Palloma, Palomita, Palometa, Peloma, Aloma

Pamela (English) A woman who is as sweet as honey

Pamelah, Pamella, Pammeli, Pammelie, Pameli, Pamelie, Pamelia, Pamelea

Panagiota (Greek) Feminine form of Panagiotis; a holy woman

Panchali (Indian) A princess; a high-born woman

Panchalie, Panchaly, Panchalli

Panda (English) Resembling the bamboo-eating animal

Pandah

Pandara (Indian) A good wife

Pandarah, Pandarra, Pandaria, Pandarea

Pandora (Greek) A gifted, talented woman; in mythology, the first mortal woman, who unleashed evil upon the world

Pandorah, Pandorra, Pandoria, Pandorea, Pandoriya

Pantxike (Latin) A woman who is free

Pantxikey, Pantxikye, Pantxeke, Pantxyke

Paras (Indian) A woman against whom others are measured

Parcae (Latin) In mythology, a name that refers to the Fates

Parca, Parcia, Parcee, Parsae, Parsee, Parsia, Parcea

TParis (English) Woman of the city in France

Pariss, Parisse, Parys, Paryss, Parysse

Parry (Welsh) Daughter of Harry

Parri, Parrie, Parrey, Parree, Parrea

Parvani (Indian) Born during a full moon

Parvanie, Parvany, Parvaney, Parvanee, Parvanea

Parvati (Hindi) Daughter of the mountain; in Hinduism, a name for the wife of Shiva

Parvatie, Parvaty, Parvatey, Parvatee, Pauravi, Parvatea, Pauravie, Pauravy

Paterekia (Hawaiian) An upper-class woman

Paterekea, Pakelekia, Pakelekea

Patience (English) One who is patient; an enduring woman

Patiencia, Paciencia, Pacencia, Pacyncia, Pacincia, Pacienca

Patricia (English) Feminine form of Patrick; of noble descent

Patrisha, Patrycia, Patrisia, Patsy, Patti, Patty, Patrizia, Pattie, Trisha

Patrina (American) Born into the nobility

Patreena, Patriena, Patreina, Patryna, Patreana

Paula (English) Feminine form of Paul; a petite woman

Paulina, Pauline, Paulette, Paola, Pauleta, Pauletta, Pauli, Paulete

Pausha (Hindi) Resembling the moon

Paushah

Pax (Latin) One who is peaceful; in mythology, the goddess of peace

Paxi, Paxie, Paxton, Paxten, Paxtan, Paxy, Paxey, Paxee

ˆ*Payton (English) From the warrior’s village

Paton, Paeton, Paiton, Payten, Paiten

Pearl (Latin) A precious gem of the sea

Pearla, Pearle, Pearlie, Pearly, Pearline, Pearlina, Pearli, Pearley

Pelopia (Greek) In mythology, the wife of Thyestes and mother of Aegisthus

Pelopiah, Pelopea, Pelopeah, Pelopiya

Pembroke (English) From the broken hill

Pembrook, Pembrok, Pembrooke

Pendant (French) A decorated woman

Pendent, Pendante, Pendente

ˆPenelope (Greek) Resembling a duck; in mythology, the faithful wife of Odysseus

Peneloppe, Penelopy, Penelopey, Penelopi, Penelopie, Penelopee, Penella, Penelia

Penia (Greek) In mythology, the personification of poverty

Peniah, Penea, Peniya, Peneah, Peniyah

Penthesilea (Greek) In mythology, a queen of the Amazons

Peony (Greek) Resembling the flower

Peoney, Peoni, Peonie, Peonee, Peonea

Pepin (French) An awe-inspiring woman

Peppin, Pepine, Peppine, Pipin, Pippin, Pepen, Pepan, Peppen

Pepita (Spanish) Feminine form of Joseph; God will add

Pepitah, Pepitta, Pepitia, Pepitina

Perdita (Latin) A lost woman

Perditah, Perditta, Perdy, Perdie, Perdi, Perdee, Perdea, Perdeeta

Perdix (Latin) Resembling a partridge

Perdixx, Perdyx, Perdyxx

Peri (Persian / English) In mythology, a fairy / from the pear tree

Perry, Perri, Perie, Perrie, Pery, Perrey, Perey, Peree

Perpetua (Latin) One who is constant; steadfast

Persephone (Greek) In mythology, the daughter of Demeter and Zeus who was abducted to the underworld

Persephoni, Persephonie, Persephony, Persephoney, Persephonee, Persefone, Persefoni, Persefonie

Persis (Greek) Woman of Persia

Persiss, Persisse, Persys, Persyss, Persysse

Pesha (Hebrew) A flourishing woman

Peshah, Peshia, Peshiah, Peshea, Pesheah, Peshe

Petronela (Latin) Feminine form of Peter, as solid and strong as a rock

Petronella, Petronelle, Petronia, Petronilla, Petronille, Petrona, Petronia, Petronel

Petunia (English) Resembling the flower

Petuniah, Petuniya, Petunea, Petoonia, Petounia

*Peyton (English) From the warrior’s village

Peyten

Phaedra (Greek) A bright woman; in mythology, the wife of Theseus

Phadra, Phaidra, Phedra, Phaydra, Phedre, Phaedre

Phailin (Thai) Resembling a sapphire

Phaylin, Phaelin, Phalin

Phashestha (American) One who is decorated

Phashesthea, Phashesthia, Phashesthiya

Pheakkley (Vietnamese) A faithful woman

Pheakkly, Pheakkli, Pheakklie, Pheakklee, Pheakkleigh, Pheakklea

Pheodora (Greek) A supreme gift

Pheodorah, Phedora, Phedorah

Phernita (American) A well-spoken woman

Pherneeta, Phernyta, Phernieta, Pherneita, Pherneata

Phia (Italian) A saintly woman

Phiah, Phea, Pheah

Philippa (English) Feminine form of Phillip; a friend of horses

Phillippa, Philipa, Phillipa, Philipinna, Philippine, Phillipina, Phillipine, Pilis

Philomena (Greek) A friend of strength

Filomena, Philomina, Mena

Phoebe (Greek) A bright, shining woman; in mythology, another name for the goddess of the moon

Phebe, Phoebi, Phebi, Phoebie, Phebie, Pheobe, Phoebee, Phoebea

Phoena (Greek) Resembling a mystical bird

Phoenah, Phoenna, Phena, Phenna

Phoenix (Greek) A dark-red color; in mythology, an immortal bird

Phuong, Phoenyx

Phyllis (Greek) Of the foliage; in mythology, a girl who was turned into an almond tree

Phylis, Phillis, Philis, Phylys, Phyllida, Phylida, Phillida, Philida

Pili (Egyptian) The second-born child

Pilie, Pily, Piley, Pilee, Pilea, Pileigh

Pililani (Hawaiian) Having great strength

Pililanie, Pililany, Pililaney, Pililanee, Pililanea

Piluki (Hawaiian) Resembling a small leaf

Pilukie, Piluky, Pilukey, Pilukee, Pilukea

Pineki (Hawaiian) Resembling a peanut

Pinekie, Pineky, Pinekey, Pinekee, Pinekea

Ping (Chinese) One who is peaceful

Pyng

Pinga (Inuit) In mythology, goddess of the hunt, fertility, and healing

Pingah, Pyngah, Pyngah

Pinquana (Native American) Having a pleasant fragrance

Pinquan, Pinquann, Pinquanne, Pinquanna, Pinquane

Piper (English) One who plays the flute

Pipere, Piperel, Piperell, Piperele, Piperelle, Piperela, Piperella, Pyper

Pippi (French / English) A friend of horses / a blushing young woman

Pippie, Pippy, Pippey, Pippee, Pippea

Pirouette (French) A ballet dancer

Piroette, Pirouett, Piroett, Piroueta, Piroeta, Pirouetta, Piroetta, Pirouet

Pisces (Latin) The twelfth sign of the zodiac; the fishes

Pysces, Piscees, Pyscees, Piscez, Pisceez

Pithasthana (Hindi) In Hinduism, a name for the wife of Shiva

Platinum (English) As precious as the metal

Platynum, Platnum, Platie, Plati, Platee, Platy, Platey, Platea

Platt (French) From the plains

Platte

Pleshette (American) An extravagent woman

Pleshett, Pleshet, Pleshete, Plesheta, Pleshetta

Pleun (American) One who is good with words

Pleune

Po (Italian) A lively woman

Podarge (Greek) In mythology, one of the Harpies

Poetry (American) A romantic woman

Poetrey, Poetri, Poetrie, Poetree, Poetrea

Polete (Hawaiian) A kind young woman

Polet, Polett, Polette, Poleta, Poletta

Polina (Russian) A small woman

Polinah, Poleena, Poleenah, Poleana, Poleanah, Poliena, Polienah, Poleina

Polyxena (Greek) In mythology, a daughter of Priam and loved by Achilles

Polyxenah, Polyxenia, Polyxenna, Polyxene, Polyxenea

Pomona (Latin) In mythology, goddess of fruit trees

Pomonah, Pomonia, Pomonea, Pamona, Pamonia, Pamonea

Poni (African) The second-born daughter

Ponni, Ponie, Ponnie, Pony, Ponny, Poney, Ponney, Ponee

Poodle (American) Resembling the dog; one with curly hair

Poudle, Poodel, Poudel

Poonam (Hindi) A kind and caring woman

Pounam

Porter (Latin) The doorkeeper

Posala (Native American) Born at the end of spring

Posalah, Posalla, Posallah

Posh (American) A fancy young woman

Poshe, Posha

Potina (Latin) In mythology, goddess of children’s food and drink

Potinah, Potyna, Potena, Poteena, Potiena, Poteina, Poteana

Powder (American) A light-hearted woman

Powdar, Powdir, Powdur, Powdor, Powdi, Powdie, Powdy, Powdey

Praise (Latin) One who expresses admiration

Prayse, Praize, Prayze, Praze, Praese, Praeze

Pramada (Indian) One who is indifferent

Pramlocha (Hindi) In Hinduism, a celestial nymph

Precious (American) One who is treasured

Preshis, Preshys

ˆPresley (English) Of the priest’s town

Presly, Preslie, Presli, Preslee

Primola (Latin) Resembling a primrose

Primolah, Primolia, Primoliah, Primolea, Primoleah

Princess (English) A high-born daughter; born to royalty

Princessa, Princesa, Princie, Princi, Princy, Princee, Princey, Princea

Prisca (Latin) From an ancient family

Priscilla, Priscella, Precilla, Presilla, Prescilla, Prisilla, Prisella, Prissy, Prissi

Promise (American) A faithful woman

Promice, Promyse, Promyce, Promis, Promiss, Promys, Promyss

Prudence (English) One who is cautious and exercises good judgment

Prudencia, Prudensa, Prudensia, Prudentia, Predencia, Predentia, Prue, Pru

Pryce (American / Welsh) One who is very dear / an enthusiastic child

Price, Prise, Pryse

Pulcheria (Italian) A chubby baby

Pulcheriah, Pulcherea, Pulchereah, Pulcherya, Pulcheryah, Pulcheriya

Pulika (African) An obedient and well-behaved girl

Pulikah, Pulicca, Pulicka, Pulyka, Puleeka, Puleaka

Pyrena (Greek) A fiery woman

Pyrenah, Pyrina, Pyrinah, Pyryna, Pyrynah, Pyreena, Pyreenah, Pyriena

Pyria (American) One who is cherished

Pyriah, Pyrea, Pyreah, Pyriya, Pyriyah, Pyra

Q

Qadesh (Syrian) In mythology, goddess of love and sensuality

Quedesh, Qadesha, Quedesha, Qadeshia, Quedeshia, Quedeshiya

Qamra (Arabic) Of the moon

Qamrah, Qamar, Qamara, Qamrra, Qamaria, Qamrea, Qamria

Qimat (Indian) A valuable woman

Qimate, Qimatte, Qimata, Qimatta

Qitarah (Arabic) Having a nice fragrance

Qitara, Qytarah, Qytara, Qitaria, Qitarra, Qitarria, Qytarra, Qytarria

Qoqa (Chechen) Resembling a dove

Quana (Native American) One who is aromatic; sweet-smelling

Quanah, Quanna, Quannah, Quania, Quaniya, Quanniya, Quannia, Quanea

Querida (Spanish) One who is dearly loved; beloved

Queridah, Queryda, Querydah, Querrida, Queridda, Querridda, Quereeda, Quereada

Queta (Spanish) Head of the household

Quetah, Quetta, Quettah

Quiana (American) Living with grace; heavenly

Quianah, Quianna, Quiane, Quian, Quianne, Quianda, Quiani, Quianita

Quincy (English) The fifth-born child

Quincey, Quinci, Quincie, Quincee, Quincia, Quinncy, Quinnci, Quyncy

Quintana (Latin / English) The fifth girl / queen’s lawn

Quintanah, Quinella, Quinta, Quintina, Quintanna, Quintann, Quintara, Quintona

Quintessa (Latin) Of the essence

Quintessah, Quintesa, Quintesha, Quintisha, Quintessia, Quyntessa, Quintosha, Quinticia

Quinyette (American) The fifth-born child

Quinyett, Quinyet, Quinyeta, Quinyette, Quinyete

Quirina (Latin) One who is contentious

Quirinah, Quiryna, Quirynah, Quireena, Quireenah, Quireina, Quireinah, Quiriena

Quiritis (Latin) In mythology, goddess of motherhood

Quiritiss, Quiritisse, Quirytis, Quirytys, Quiritys, Quirityss

Quiterie (French) One who is peaceful; tranquil

Quiteri, Quitery, Quiterey, Quiteree, Quiterye, Quyterie, Quyteri, Quyteree

R

Rabiah (Egyptian / Arabic) Born in the springtime / of the gentle wind

Rabia, Raabia, Rabi’ah, Rabi

Rachana (Hindi) Born of the creation

Rachanna, Rashana, Rashanda, Rachna

*Rachel (Hebrew) The innocent lamb; in the Bible, Jacob’s wife

Rachael, Racheal, Rachelanne, Rachelce, Rachele, Racheli, Rachell, Rachelle, Raquel

Radcliffe (English) Of the red cliffs

Radcleff, Radclef, Radclif, Radclife, Radclyffe, Radclyf, Radcliphe, Radclyphe

Radella (English) An elfin counselor

Radell, Radel, Radele, Radella, Radela, Raedself, Radself, Raidself

Radmilla (Slavic) Hardworking for the people

Radilla, Radinka, Radmila, Redmilla, Radilu

Rafi’a (Arabic) An exalted woman

Rafia, Rafi’ah, Rafee’a, Rafeea, Rafeeah, Rafiya, Rafiyah

Ragnara (Swedish) Feminine form of Ragnar; one who provides counsel to the army

Ragnarah, Ragnarra, Ragnaria, Ragnarea, Ragnari, Ragnarie, Ragnary, Ragnarey

Rahi (Arabic) Born during the springtime

Rahii, Rahy, Rahey, Rahee, Rahea, Rahie

Rahimah (Arabic) A compassionate woman; one who is merciful

Rahima, Raheema, Raheemah, Raheima, Rahiema, Rahyma, Rahymah, Raheama

Raina (Polish) Form of Regina, meaning “a queenly woman”

Raenah, Raene, Rainah, Raine, Rainee, Rainey, Rainelle, Rainy

Raja (Arabic) One who is filled with hope

Rajah

Raleigh (English) From the clearing of roe deer

Raileigh, Railey, Raley, Rawleigh, Rawley, Raly, Rali, Ralie

Ramona (Spanish) Feminine form of Ramon; a wise protector

Ramee, Ramie, Ramoena, Ramohna, Ramonda, Ramonde, Ramonita, Ramonna

Randi (English) Feminine form of Randall; shielded by wolves; form of Miranda, meaning “worthy of admiration”

Randa, Randee, Randelle, Randene, Randie, Randy, Randey, Randilyn

Raquel (Spanish) Form of Rachel, meaning “the innocent lamb”

Racquel, Racquell, Raquela, Raquelle, Roquel, Roquela, Rakel, Rakell

Rasha (Arabic) Resembling a young gazelle

Rashah, Raisha, Raysha, Rashia, Raesha

Ratana (Thai) Resembling a crystal

Ratanah, Ratanna, Ratannah, Rathana, Rathanna

Rati (Hindi) In Hinduism, goddess of passion and lust

Ratie, Ratea, Ratee, Raty, Ratey

Ratri (Indian) Born in the evening

Ratrie, Ratry, Ratrey, Ratree, Ratrea

Rawiyah (Arabic) One who recites ancient poetry

Rawiya, Rawiyya, Rawiyyah

Rawnie (English) An elegant lady

Rawni, Rawny, Rawney, Rawnee, Rawnea

Raya (Israeli) A beloved friend

Rayah

Raymonde (German) Feminine form of Raymond; one who offers wise protection

Raymondi, Raymondie, Raymondee, Raymondea, Raymonda, Raymunde, Raymunda

Rayna (Hebrew / Scandinavian) One who is pure / one who provides wise counsel

Raynah, Raynee, Rayni, Rayne, Raynea, Raynie

Reba (Hebrew) Form of Rebecca, meaning “one who is bound to God”

Rebah, Reeba, Rheba, Rebba, Ree, Reyba, Reaba

Rebecca (Hebrew) One who is bound to God; in the Bible, the wife of Isaac

Rebakah, Rebbeca, Rebbecca, Rebbecka, Rebeca, Rebeccah, Rebeccea, Becky, Reba

Reese (American) Form of Rhys, meaning “having great enthusiasm for life”

Rhyss, Rhysse, Reece, Reice, Reise, Reace, Rease, Riece

Regan (Gaelic) Born into royalty; the little ruler

Raegan, Ragan, Raygan, Reganne, Regann, Regane, Reghan, Reagan

Regina (Latin) A queenly woman

Regeena, Regena, Reggi, Reggie, Régine, Regine, Reginette, Reginia, Raina

Rehan (Armenian) Resembling a flower

Rehane, Rehann, Rehanne, Rehana, Rehanna, Rehanan, Rehannan, Rehania

Rehoboth (Hebrew) From the city by the river

Rehobothe, Rehobotha, Rehobothia

Rekha (Indian) One who walks a straight line

Rekhah, Reka, Rekah

Remy (French) Woman from the town of Rheims

Remi, Remie, Remmy, Remmi, Remmie, Remy, Remmey, Remey

Ren (Japanese) Resembling a water lily

Renée (French) One who has been reborn

Ranae, Ranay, Ranée, Renae, Renata, Renay, Renaye, René

Reseda (Latin) Resembling the mignonette flower

Resedah, Reselda, Resedia, Reseldia

Resen (Hebrew) From the head of the stream; refers to a bridle

Reshma (Arabic) Having silky skin

Reshmah, Reshman, Reshmane, Reshmann, Reshmanne, Reshmana, Reshmanna, Reshmaan

Reya (Spanish) A queenly woman

Reyah, Reyeh, Reye, Reyia, Reyiah, Reyea, Reyeah

Reza (Hungarian) Form of Theresa, meaning “a harvester”

Rezah, Rezia, Reziah, Rezi, Rezie, Rezy, Rezee, Resi

Rezeph (Hebrew) As solid as a stone

Rezepha, Rezephe, Rezephia, Rezephah, Rezephiah

Rhea (Greek) Of the flowing stream; in mythology, the wife of Cronus and mother of gods and goddesses

Rea, Rhae, Rhaya, Rhia, Rhiah, Rhiya, Rheya

Rheda (Anglo-Saxon) A divine woman; a goddess

Rhedah

Rhiannon (Welsh) The great and sacred queen

Rheanna, Rheanne, Rhiana, Rhiann, Rhianna, Rhiannan, Rhianon, Rhyan

Rhonda (Welsh) Wielding a good spear

Rhondelle, Rhondene, Rhondiesha, Rhonette, Rhonnda, Ronda, Rondel, Rondelle

Rhys (Welsh) Having great enthusiasm for life

Rhyss, Rhysse, Reece, Reese, Reice, Reise, Reace, Rease

Ria (Spanish) From the river’s mouth

Riah

Riane (Gaelic) Feminine form of Ryan; little ruler

Riana, Rianna, Rianne, Ryann, Ryanne, Ryana, Ryanna, Riann

Rica (English) Form of Frederica, meaning “peaceful ruler”; form of Erica, meaning “ever the ruler / resembling heather”

Rhica, Ricca, Ricah, Rieca, Riecka, Rieka, Riqua, Ryca

Riddhi (Indian) A prosperous woman

Riddhie, Riddhy, Riddhey, Riddhee, Riddhea

Rihanna (Arabic) Resembling sweet basil

Rihana

*Riley (Gaelic) From the rye clearing; a courageous woman

Reilley, Reilly, Rilee, Rileigh, Ryley, Rylee, Ryleigh, Rylie

Rini (Japanese) Resembling a young rabbit

Rinie, Rinee, Rinea, Riny,

Riney

Rio (Spanish) Woman of the river

Rhio

Risa (Latin) One who laughs often

Risah, Reesa, Riesa, Rise, Rysa, Rysah, Riseh, Risako

Rita (Greek) Precious pearl

Ritta, Reeta, Reita, Rheeta, Riet, Rieta, Ritah, Reta

Roberta (English) Feminine form of Robert; one who is bright with fame

Robertah, Robbie, Robin

Rochelle (French) From the little rock

Rochel, Rochele, Rochell, Rochella, Rochette, Roschella, Roschelle, Roshelle

Roja (Spanish) A red-haired lady

Rojah

Rolanda (German) Feminine form of Roland; well-known throughout the land

Rolandah, Rolandia, Roldandea, Rolande, Rolando, Rollanda, Rollande

Romhilda (German) A glorious battle maiden

Romhilde, Romhild, Romeld, Romelde, Romelda, Romilda, Romild, Romilde

Ronli (Hebrew) My joy is the Lord

Ronlie, Ronlee, Ronleigh, Ronly, Ronley, Ronlea, Ronia, Roniya

Ronni (English) Form of Veronica, meaning “displaying her true image”

Ronnie, Ronae, Ronay, Ronee, Ronelle, Ronette, Roni, Ronica, Ronika

Rosalind (German / English) Resembling a gentle horse / form of Rose, meaning “resembling the beautiful and meaningful flower”

Ros, Rosaleen, Rosalen, Rosalin, Rosalina, Rosalinda, Rosalinde, Rosaline, Chalina

Rose (Latin) Resembling the beautiful and meaningful flower

Rosa, Rosie, Rosalind

Roseanne (English) Resembling the graceful rose

Ranna, Rosana, Rosanagh, Rosanna, Rosannah, Rosanne, Roseann, Roseanna

Rosemary (Latin / English) The dew of the sea / resembling a bitter rose

Rosemaree, Rosemarey, Rosemaria, Rosemarie, Rosmarie, Rozmary, Rosamaria, Rosamarie

Rowan (Gaelic) Of the red-berry tree

Rowann, Rowane, Rowanne, Rowana, Rowanna

Rowena (Welsh / German) One who is fair and slender / having much fame and happiness

Rhowena, Roweena, Roweina, Rowenna, Rowina, Rowinna, Rhonwen, Rhonwyn

Ruana (Indian) One who is musically inclined

Ruanah, Ruanna, Ruannah, Ruane, Ruann, Ruanne

Ruby (English) As precious as the red gemstone

Rubee, Rubi, Rubie, Rubyna, Rubea

Rudella (German) A well-known woman

Rudela, Rudelah, Rudell, Rudelle, Rudel, Rudele, Rudy, Rudie

Rue (English, German) A medicinal herb

Ru, Larue

Rufina (Latin) A red-haired woman

Rufeena, Rufeine, Ruffina, Rufine, Ruffine, Rufyna, Ruffyna, Rufyne

Ruhi (Arabic) A spiritual woman

Roohee, Ruhee, Ruhie, Ruhy, Ruhey, Roohi, Roohie, Ruhea

Rukmini (Hindi) Adorned with gold; in Hinduism, the first wife of Krishna

Rukminie, Rukminy, Rukminey, Rukminee, Rukminea, Rukminni, Rukminii

Rumah (Hebrew) One who has been exalted

Ruma, Rumia, Rumea, Rumiah, Rumeah, Rumma, Rummah

Rumina (Latin) In mythology, a protector goddess of mothers and babies

Ruminah, Rumeena, Rumeenah, Rumeina, Rumiena, Rumyna, Rumeinah, Rumienah

Rupali (Indian) A beautiful woman

Rupalli, Rupalie, Rupalee, Rupallee, Rupal, Rupa, Rupaly, Rupaley

Ruqayyah (Arabic) A gentle woman; a daughter of Muhammad

Ruqayya, Ruqayah, Ruqaya

Ruth (Hebrew) A beloved companion

Ruthe, Ruthelle, Ruthellen, Ruthetta, Ruthi, Ruthie, Ruthina, Ruthine

Ryba (Slavic) Resembling a fish

Rybah, Rybba, Rybbah

Ryder (American) An accomplished horsewoman

Rider

Rylee (American) Form of Riley, meaning “from the rye clearing / a courageous woman”

S

Saba (Greek / Arabic) Woman from Sheba / born in the morning

Sabah, Sabaa, Sabba, Sabbah, Sabaah

Sabana (Spanish) From the open plain

Sabanah, Sabanna, Sabann, Sabanne, Sabane, Saban

Sabi (Arabic) A lovely young lady

Sabie, Saby, Sabey, Sabee, Sabbi, Sabbee, Sabea

Sabirah (Arabic) Having great patience

Sabira, Saabira, Sabeera, Sabiera, Sabeira, Sabyra, Sabirra, Sabyrra

Sabra (Hebrew) Resembling the cactus fruit; to rest

Sabrah, Sebra, Sebrah, Sabrette, Sabbra, Sabraa, Sabarah, Sabarra

Sabrina (English) A legendary princess

Sabrinah, Sabrinna, Sabreena, Sabriena, Sabreina, Sabryna, Sabrine, Sabryne, Cabrina, Zabrina

Sachet (Hindi) Having consciousness

Sachett, Sachette

Sada (Japanese) The pure one

Sadda, Sadaa, Sadako, Saddaa

Sadella (American) A beautiful fairylike princess

Sadel, Sadela, Sadelah, Sadele, Sadell, Sadellah, Sadelle, Sydel

Sadhana (Hindi) A devoted woman

Sadhanah, Sadhanna, Sadhannah, Sadhane, Sadhanne, Sadhann, Sadhan

Sadhbba (Irish) A wise woman

Sadhbh, Sadhba

Sadie (English) Form of Sarah, meaning “a princess; lady”

Sadi, Sady, Sadey, Sadee, Saddi, Saddee, Sadiey, Sadye

Sadiya (Arabic) One who is fortunate; lucky

Sadiyah, Sadiyyah, Sadya, Sadyah

Sadzi (American) Having a sunny disposition

Sadzee, Sadzey, Sadzia, Sadziah, Sadzie, Sadzya, Sadzyah, Sadzy

Safa (Arabic) One who is innocent and pure

Safah, Saffa, Sapha, Saffah, Saphah

Saffron (English) Resembling the yellow flower

Saffrone, Saffronn, Saffronne, Safron, Safronn, Safronne, Saffronah, Safrona

Saheli (Indian) A beloved friend

Sahelie, Sahely, Saheley, Sahelee, Saheleigh, Sahyli, Sahelea

Sahila (Indian) One who provides guidance

Sahilah, Saheela, Sahyla, Sahiela, Saheila, Sahela, Sahilla, Sahylla

Sahkyo (Native American) Resembling the mink

Sakyo

Saida (Arabic) Fortunate one; one who is happy

Saidah, Sa’ida, Sayida, Saeida, Saedah, Said, Sayide, Sayidea

Saihah (Arabic) One who is useful; good

Saiha, Sayiha

Sailor (American) One who sails the seas

Sailer, Sailar, Saylor, Sayler, Saylar, Saelor, Saeler, Saelar

Saima (Arabic) A fasting woman

Saimah, Saimma, Sayima

Sajni (Indian) One who is dearly loved

Sajnie, Sajny, Sajney, Sajnee, Sajnea

Sakae (Japanese) One who is prosperous

Sakai, Sakaie, Sakay, Sakaye

Sakari (Native American) A sweet girl

Sakarie, Sakary, Sakarri, Sakarey, Sakaree, Sakarree, Sakarah, Sakarrie

Sakina (Indian / Arabic) A beloved friend / having God-inspired peace of mind

Sakinah, Sakeena, Sakiena, Sakeina, Sakyna, Sakeyna, Sakinna, Sakeana

Sakti (Hindi) In Hinduism, the divine energy

Saktie, Sakty, Sakkti, Sackti, Saktee, Saktey, Saktia, Saktiah

Saku (Japanese) Remembrance of the Lord

Sakuko

Sakura (Japanese) Resembling a cherry blossom

Sakurah, Sakurako, Sakurra

Sala (Hindi) From the sacred sala tree

Salah, Salla, Sallah

Salal (English) An evergreen shrub with flowers and berries

Sallal, Salall, Sallall, Salalle, Salale, Sallale

Salamasina (Samoan) A princess; born to royalty

Salamaseena, Salamasyna, Salamaseana, Salamaseina, Salamasiena

Salina (French) One of a solemn, dignified character

Salin, Salinah, Salinda, Salinee, Sallin, Sallina, Sallinah, Salline

Saloma (Hebrew) One who offers peace and tranquility

Salomah, Salome, Salomia, Salomiah, Schlomit, Shulamit, Salomeaexl, Salomma

Salus (Latin) In mythology, goddess of health and prosperity; salvation

Saluus, Salusse, Saluss

Salwa (Arabic) One who provides comfort; solace

Salwah

Samah (Arabic) A generous, forgiving woman

Sama, Samma, Sammah

*Samantha (Aramaic) One who listens well

Samanthah, Samanthia, Samanthea, Samantheya, Samanath, Samanatha, Samana, Samanitha

Sameh (Arabic) One who forgives

Sammeh, Samaya, Samaiya

Samina (Arabic) A healthy woman

Saminah, Samine, Sameena, Samyna, Sameana, Sameina, Samynah

Samone (Hebrew) Form of Simone, meaning “one who listens well”

Samoan, Samoane, Samon, Samona, Samonia

Samuela (Hebrew) Feminine form of Samuel; asked of God

Samuelah, Samuella, Samuell, Samuelle, Sammila, Sammile, Samella, Samielle

Sana (Persian / Arabic) One who emanates light / brilliance; splendor

Sanah, Sanna, Sanako, Sanaah, Sane, Saneh

Sanaa (Swahili) Beautiful work of art

Sanae, Sannaa

Sandeep (Punjabi) One who is enlightened

Sandeepe, Sandip, Sandipp, Sandippe, Sandeyp, Sandeype

Sandhya (Hindi) Born at twilight; name of the daughter of the god Brahma

Sandhiya, Sandhyah, Sandya, Sandyah

Sandra (Greek) Form of Alexandra, meaning “a helper and defender of mankind”

Sandrah, Sandrine, Sandy, Sandi, Sandie, Sandey, Sandee, Sanda, Sandrica

Sandrica (Greek) Form of Sandra, meaning “a helper and defender of mankind”

Sandricca, Sandricah, Sandricka, Sandrickah, Sandrika, Sandrikah, Sandryca, Sandrycah

Sandrine (Greek) Form of Alexandra, meaning “a helper and defender of mankind”

Sandrin, Sandreana, Sandreanah, Sandreane, Sandreen, Sandreena, Sandreenah, Sandreene

Sangita (Indian) One who is musical

Sangitah, Sangeeta, Sangeita, Sangyta, Sangieta, Sangeata

Saniya (Indian) A moment in time preserved

Saniyah, Sanya, Sanea, Sania

Sanjna (Indian) A conscientious woman

Santana (Spanish) A saintly woman

Santa, Santah, Santania, Santaniah, Santaniata, Santena, Santenah, Santenna

Saoirse (Gaelic) An independent woman; having freedom

Saoyrse

Sapna (Hindi) A dream come true

Sapnah, Sapnia, Sapniah, Sapnea, Sapneah, Sapniya, Sapniyah

*Sarah (Hebrew) A princess; lady; in the Bible, wife of Abraham

Sara, Sari, Sariah, Sarika, Saaraa, Sarita, Sarina, Sarra, Kala, Sadie

Saraid (Irish) One who is excellent; superior

Saraide, Saraed, Saraede, Sarayd, Sarayde

Sarama (African / Hindi) A kind woman / in Hinduism, Indra’s dog

Saramah, Saramma, Sarrama, Sarramma

Saran (African) One who brings joy to others

Sarane, Sarran, Saranne, Saranna, Sarana, Sarann

Sarasvati (Hindi) In Hinduism, goddess of learning and the arts

Sarasvatti, Sarasvatie, Sarasvaty, Sarasvatey, Sarasvatee, Sarasvatea

Saraswati (Hindi) Owning water; in Hinduism, a river goddess

Saraswatti, Saraswatie, Saraswaty, Saraswatey, Saraswatee, Saraswatea

Sardinia (Italian) Woman from a mountainous island

Sardiniah, Sardinea, Sardineah, Sardynia, Sardyniah, Sardynea, Sardyneah

Sasa (Japanese) One who is helpful; gives aid

Sasah

ˆSasha (Russian) Form of Alexandra, meaning “a helper and defender of mankind”

Sascha, Sashenka, Saskia

Sauda (Swahili) A dark beauty

Saudaa, Sawda, Saudda

*TSavannah (English) From the open grassy plain

Savanna, Savana, Savanne, Savann, Savane, Savanneh

Savarna (Hindi) Daughter of the ocean

Savarnia, Savarnea, Savarniya, Savarneia

Savitri (Hindi) In Hinduism, the daughter of the god of the sun

Savitari, Savitrie, Savitry, Savitarri, Savitarie, Savitree, Savitrea, Savitrey

Savvy (American) Smart and perceptive woman

Savy, Savvi, Savvie, Savvey, Savee, Savvee, Savvea, Savea

Sayyida (Arabic) A mistress

Sayyidah, Sayida, Sayyda, Seyyada, Seyyida, Seyada, Seyida

Scarlett (English) Vibrant red color; a vivacious woman

Scarlet, Scarlette, Skarlet

Scota (Irish) Woman of Scotland

Scotta, Scotah, Skota, Skotta, Skotah

Sea’iqa (Arabic) Thunder and lightning

Seaqa, Seaqua

Season (Latin) A fertile woman; one who embraces change

Seazon, Seeson, Seezon, Seizon, Seasen, Seasan, Seizen, Seizan

Sebille (English) In Arthurian legend, a fairy

Sebylle, Sebill, Sebile, Sebyle, Sebyl

Secunda (Latin) The second-born child

Secundah, Secuba, Secundus, Segunda, Sekunda

Seda (Armenian) Voices of the forest

Sedda, Sedah, Seddah

Sedona (American) Woman from a city in Arizona

Sedonah, Sedonna, Sedonnah, Sedonia, Sedonea

Seema (Greek) A symbol; a sign

Seyma, Syma, Seama, Seima, Siema

Sefarina (Greek) Of a gentle wind

Sefarinah, Sefareena, Sefareenah, Sefaryna, Sefarynah, Sefareana, Sefareanah

Seiko (Japanese) The force of truth

Selene (Greek) Of the moon

Sela, Selena, Selina, Celina, Zalina

Sema (Arabic) A divine omen; a known symbol

Semah

Senalda (Spanish) A sign; a symbol

Senaldah, Senaldia, Senaldiya, Senaldea, Senaldya

September (American) Born in the month of September

Septimber, Septymber, Septemberia, Septemberea

Sequoia (Native American) Of the giant redwood tree

Sekwoya, Lequoia

Serafina (Latin) A seraph; a heavenly winged angel

Serafinah, Serafine, Seraphina, Serefina, Seraphine, Sera

Serena (Latin) Having a peaceful disposition

Serenah, Serene, Sereena, Seryna, Serenity, Serenitie, Serenitee, Serepta, Cerina, Xerena

Serendipity (American) A fateful meeting; having good fortune

Serendipitey, Serendipitee, Serendipiti, Serendipitie, Serendypyty

*Serenity (Latin) peaceful

Sevati (Indian) Resembling the white rose

Sevatie, Sevatti, Sevate, Sevatee, Sevatea, Sevaty, Sevatey, Sevti

Shabana (Arabic) A maiden belonging to the night

Shabanah, Shabanna, Shabaana, Shabanne, Shabane

Shabnan (Persian) A falling raindrop

Shabnane, Shabnann, Shabnanne

Shadha (Arabic) An aromatic fragrance

Shadhah

Shafiqa (Arabic) A compassionate woman

Shafiqah, Shafiqua, Shafeeqa, Shafeequa

Shai (Gaelic) A gift of God

Shay, Shae, Shayla, Shea, Shaye

Sha’ista (Arabic) One who is polite and well-behaved

Shaistah, Shaista, Shaa’ista, Shayista, Shaysta

Shakila (Arabic) Feminine form of Shakil; beautiful one

Shakilah, Shakela, Shakeela, Shakeyla, Shakyla, Shakeila, Shakiela, Shakina

Shakira (Arabic) Feminine form of Shakir; grateful; thankful

Shakirah, Shakiera, Shaakira, Shakeira, Shakyra, Shakeyra, Shakura, Shakirra

Shakti (Indian) A divine woman; having power

Shaktie, Shakty, Shaktey, Shaktee, Shaktye, Shaktea

Shaliqa (Arabic) One who is sisterly

Shaliqah, Shaliqua, Shaleeqa, Shaleequa, Shalyqa, Shalyqua

Shamima (Arabic) A woman full of flavor

Shamimah, Shameema, Shamiema, Shameima, Shamyma, Shameama

Shandy (English) One who is rambunctious; boisterous

Shandey, Shandee, Shandi, Shandie, Shandye, Shandea

Shani (African) A marvelous woman

Shanie, Shany, Shaney, Shanee, Shanni, Shanea, Shannie, Shanny

Shanley (Gaelic) Small and ancient woman

Shanleigh, Shanlee, Shanly, Shanli, Shanlie, Shanlea

Shannon (Gaelic) Having ancient wisdom; river name

Shanon, Shannen, Shannan, Shannin, Shanna, Shannae, Shannun, Shannyn

Shaquana (American) Truth in life

Shaqana, Shaquanah, Shaquanna, Shaqanna, Shaqania

Sharifah (Arabic) Feminine form of Sharif; noble; respected; virtuous

Sharifa, Shareefa, Sharufa, Sharufah, Sharyfa, Sharefa, Shareafa, Shariefa

Sharik (African) One who is a child of God

Shareek, Shareake, Sharicke, Sharick, Sharike, Shareak, Sharique, Sharyk

Sharikah (Arabic) One who is a good companion

Sharika, Shareeka, Sharyka, Shareka, Shariqua, Shareaka

Sharlene (French) Feminine form of Charles; petite and womanly

Sharleene, Sharleen, Sharla, Sharlyne, Sharline, Sharlyn, Sharlean, Sharleane

Sharon (Hebrew) From the plains; a flowering shrub

Sharron, Sharone, Sharona, Shari, Sharis, Sharne, Sherine, Sharun

Shasta (Native American) From the triple-peaked mountain

Shastah, Shastia, Shastiya, Shastea, Shasteya

Shawnee (Native American) A tribal name

Shawni, Shawnie, Shawnea, Shawny, Shawney, Shawnea

Shayla (Irish) Of the fairy palace; form of Shai, meaning “a gift of God”

Shaylah, Shaylagh, Shaylain, Shaylan, Shaylea, Shayleah, Shaylla, Sheyla

Shaylee (Gaelic) From the fairy palace; a fairy princess

Shalee, Shayleigh, Shailee, Shaileigh, Shaelee, Shaeleigh, Shayli, Shaylie

Sheehan (Celtic) Little peaceful one; peacemaker

Shehan, Sheyhan, Shihan, Shiehan, Shyhan, Sheahan

Sheela (Indian) One of cool conduct and character

Sheelah, Sheetal

Sheena (Gaelic) God’s gracious gift

Sheenah, Shena, Shiena, Sheyna, Shyna, Sheana, Sheina

Sheherezade (Arabic) One who is a city dweller

Sheila (Irish) Form of Cecilia, meaning “one who is blind”

Sheilah, Sheelagh, Shelagh, Shiela, Shyla, Selia, Sighle, Sheiletta

Shelby (English) From the willow farm

Shelbi, Shelbey, Shelbie, Shelbee, Shelbye, Shelbea

Sheridan (Gaelic) One who is wild and untamed; a searcher

Sheridann, Sheridanne, Sherydan, Sherridan, Sheriden, Sheridon, Sherrerd, Sherida

Sheshebens (Native American) Resembling a small duck

Shifra (Hebrew) A beautiful midwife

Shifrah, Shiphrah, Shiphra, Shifria, Shifriya, Shifrea

Shikha (Indian) Flame burning brightly

Shikhah, Shikkha, Shekha, Shykha

Shima (Native American) Little mother

Shimah, Shimma, Shyma, Shymah

Shina (Japanese) A virtuous woman; having goodness

Shinah, Shinna, Shyna, Shynna

Shobha (Indian) An attractive woman

Shobhah, Shobbha, Shoba, Shobhan, Shobhane

Shoshana (Arabic) Form of Susannah, meaning “white lily”

Shosha, Shoshan, Shoshanah, Shoshane, Shoshanha, Shoshann, Shoshanna, Shoshannah

Shradhdha (Indian) One who is faithful; trusting

Shraddha, Shradha, Shradhan, Shradhane

Shruti (Indian) Having good hearing

Shrutie, Shruty, Shrutey, Shrutee, Shrutye, Shrutea

Shunnareh (Arabic) Pleasing in manner and behavior

Shunnaraya, Shunareh, Shunarreh

Shyann (English) Form of Cheyenne, meaning “unintelligible speaker”

Shyanne, Shyane, Sheyann, Sheyanne, Sheyenne, Sheyene

Shysie (Native American) A quiet child

Shysi, Shysy, Shysey, Shysee, Shycie, Shyci, Shysea, Shycy

Sibyl (English) A prophetess; a seer

Sybil, Sibyla, Sybella, Sibil, Sibella, Sibilla, Sibley, Sibylla

Siddhi (Hindi) Having spiritual power

Sidhi, Syddhi, Sydhi

Sidero (Greek) In mythology, stepmother of Pelias and Neleus

Siderro, Sydero, Sideriyo

Sieglinde (German) Winning a gentle victory

Sienna (Italian) Woman with reddish-brown hair

Siena, Siennya, Sienya, Syenna, Syinna

TSierra (Spanish) From the jagged mountain range

Siera, Syerra, Syera, Seyera, Seeara

Sigfreda (German) A woman who is victorious

Sigfreeda, Sigfrida, Sigfryda, Sigfreyda, Sigfrieda, Sigfriede, Sigfrede

Sigismonda (Teutonic) A victorious defender

Sigismunda

Signia (Latin) A distinguishing sign

Signiya, Signea, Signeia, Signeya, Signa

Sigyn (Norse) In mythology, the wife of Loki

Sihu (Native American) As delicate as a flower

Silka (Latin) Form of Cecelia, meaning “one who is blind”

Silke, Silkia, Silkea, Silkie, Silky, Silkee, Sylka, Sylke

Sima (Arabic) One who is treasured; a prize

Simma, Syma, Simah, Simia, Simiya

Simone (French) One who listens well

Sim, Simonie, Symone, Samone

Sine (Scottish) Form of Jane, meaning “God is gracious”

Sinead, Sineidin, Sioned, Sionet, Sion, Siubhan, Siwan, Sineh

Sinobia (Greek) Form of Zenobia, meaning “child of Zeus”

Sinobiah, Sinobya, Sinobe, Sinobie, Sinovia, Senobia, Senobya, Senobe

Sinopa (Native American) Resembling a fox

Sinope (Greek) In mythology, one of the daughters of Asopus

Siran (Armenian) An alluring and lovely woman

Siren (Greek) In mythology, a sea nymph whose beautiful singing lured sailors to their deaths; refers to a seductive and beautiful woman

Sirene, Sirena, Siryne, Siryn, Syren, Syrena, Sirine, Sirina

Siria (Spanish / Persian) Bright like the sun / a glowing woman

Siriah, Sirea, Sireah, Siriya, Siriyah, Sirya, Siryah

Siroun (Armenian) A lovely woman

Sirune

Sirpuhi (Armenian) One who is holy; pious

Sirpuhie, Sirpuhy, Sirpuhey, Sirpuhea, Sirpuhee

Sissy (English) Form of Cecilia, meaning “one who is blind”

Sissey, Sissie, Sisley, Sisli, Sislee, Sissel, Sissle, Syssy

Sita (Hindi) In Hinduism, goddess of the harvest and wife of Rama

Sive (Irish) A good and sweet girl

Sivney, Sivny, Sivni, Sivnie, Sivnee, Sivnea

Skylar (English) One who is learned, a scholar

Skylare, Skylarr, Skyler, Skylor, Skylir

Sloane (Irish) A strong protector; a woman warrior

Sloan, Slone

Smita (Indian) One who smiles a lot

Snow (American) Frozen rain

Snowy, Snowie, Snowi, Snowey, Snowee, Snowea, Sno

Snowdrop (English) Resembling a small white flower

Solana (Latin / Spanish) Wind from the east / of the sunshine

Solanah, Solanna, Solann, Solanne

Solange (French) One who is religious and dignified

Solaris (Greek) Of the sun

Solarise, Solariss, Solarisse, Solarys, Solaryss, Solarysse, Sol, Soleil

Solita (Latin) One who is solitary

Solitah, Solida, Soledad, Soledada, Soledade

Somatra (Indian) Of the excellent moon

Sona (Arabic) The golden one

Sonika, Sonna

Sonora (Spanish) A pleasant-sounding woman

Sonorah, Sonoria, Sonorya, Sonoriya

Soo (Korean) Having an excellent long life

*TSophia (Greek) Form of Sophie, meaning great wisdom and foresight

Sofia, Sofiya

*TSophie (Greek) Wisdom

Sophia, Sofiya, Sofie, Sofia, Sofi, Sofiyko, Sofronia, Sophronia, Zofia

Sorina (Romanian) Feminine form of Sorin; of the sun

Sorinah, Sorinna, Sorinia, Soriniya, Sorinya, Soryna, Sorynia, Sorine

Sorrel (French) From the surele plant

Sorrell, Sorrelle, Sorrele, Sorrela, Sorrella

Sparrow (English) Resembling a small songbird

Sparro, Sparroe, Sparo, Sparow, Sparowe, Sparoe

Sslama (Egyptian) One who is peaceful

Stacey (English) Form of Anastasia, meaning “one who shall rise again”

Stacy, Staci, Stacie, Stacee, Stacia, Stasia, Stasy, Stasey

Stella (English) Star of the sea

Stela, Stelle, Stele, Stellah, Stelah

Stephanie (Greek) Feminine form of Stephen; crowned in victory

Stephani, Stephany, Stephaney, Stephanee, Stephene, Stephana, Stefanie, Stefani

Stevonna (Greek) A crowned lady

Stevonnah, Stevona, Stevonah, Stevonia, Stevonea, Stevoniya

Styx (Greek) In mythology, the river of the underworld

Stixx, Styxx, Stix

Suave (American) A smooth and courteous woman

Swave

Subhadra (Hindi) In Hinduism, the sister of Krishna

Subhaga (Indian) A fortunate person

Subhuja (Hindi) An auspicious celestial damsel

Subira (African) One who is patient

Subirah, Subirra, Subyra, Subyrra, Subeera, Subeara, Subeira, Subiera

Suhaila (Arabic) Feminine form of Suhail; the second brightest star

Suhayla, Suhaela, Suhala, Suhailah, Suhaylah, Suhaelah, Suhalah

Sulwyn (Welsh) One who shines as bright as the sun

Sulwynne, Sulwynn, Sulwinne, Sulwin, Sulwen, Sulwenn, Sulwenne

Sumana (Indian) A good-natured woman

Sumanah, Sumanna, Sumane, Sumanne, Sumann

Sumi (Japanese) One who is elegant and refined

Sumie

Sumitra (Indian) A beloved friend

Sumitrah, Sumita, Sumytra, Sumyta, Sumeetra, Sumeitra, Sumietra, Sumeatra

Summer (American) Refers to the season; born in summer

Sommer, Sumer, Somer, Somers

Suna (Turkish) A swan-like woman

Sunanda (Indian) Having a sweet character

Sunandah, Sunandia, Sunandiya, Sunandea, Sunandya

Sunila (Indian) Feminine form of Sunil; very blue

Sunilah, Sunilla, Sunilya, Suniliya

Sunniva (English) Gift of the sun

Synnove, Synne, Synnove, Sunn

Surabhi (Indian) Having a lovely fragrance

Surbhii, Surabhie, Surabhy, Surabhey, Surabhee, Surabhea

Susannah (Hebrew) White lily

Susanna, Susanne, Susana, Susane, Susan, Suzanna, Suzannah, Suzanne, Shoshana, Huhana

Sushanti (Indian) A peaceful woman; tranquil

Sushantie, Sushanty, Sushantey, Sushantee, Sushantea

Suzu (Japanese) One who is long-lived

Suzue, Suzuko

Swanhilda (Norse) A woman warrior; in mythology, the daughter of Sigurd

Swanhild, Swanhilde, Svanhilde, Svanhild, Svenhilde, Svenhilda

Swarupa (Indian) One who is devoted to the truth

*Sydney (English) Of the wide meadow

Sydny, Sydni, Sydnie, Sydnea, Sydnee, Sidney, Sidne, Sidnee

T

Taariq (Swahili) Resembling the morning star

Tariq, Taarique, Tarique

Tabia (African / Egyptian) One who makes incantations / a talented woman

Tabiah, Tabya, Tabea, Tabeah, Tabiya

Tabita (African) A graceful woman

Tabitah, Tabyta, Tabytah, Tabeeta, Tabeata, Tabieta, Tabeita

Tabitha (Greek) Resembling a gazelle; known for beauty and grace

Tabithah, Tabbitha, Tabetha, Tabbetha, Tabatha, Tabbatha, Tabotha, Tabbotha

Tabora (Spanish) One who plays a small drum

Taborah, Taborra, Taboria, Taborya

Tacincala (Native American) Resembling a deer

Tacincalah, Tacyncala, Tacyncalah, Tacincalla, Tacyncalla

Tahsin (Arabic) Beautification; one who is praised

Tahseen, Tahsene, Tahsyne, Tasine, Tahseene, Tahsean, Tahseane

Tahzib (Arabic) One who is educated and cultured

Tahzeeb, Tahzebe, Tahzybe, Tazib, Tazyb, Tazeeb, Tahzeab, Tazeab

Taithleach (Gaelic) A quiet and calm young lady

Takako (Japanese) A lofty child

Takoda (Native American) Friend to everyone

Takodah, Takodia, Takodya, Takota

Tala (Native American) A stalking wolf

Talah, Talla

Talia (Hebrew / Greek) Morning dew from heaven / blooming

Taliah, Talea, Taleah, Taleya, Tallia, Talieya, Taleea, Taleia

Talihah (Arabic) One who seeks knowledge

Taliha, Talibah, Taliba, Talyha, Taleehah, Taleahah

Taline (Armenian) Of the monestary

Talene, Taleen, Taleene, Talyne, Talinia, Talinya, Taliniya

Talisa (American) Consecrated to God

Talisah, Talysa, Taleesa, Talissa, Talise, Taleese, Talisia, Talisya

Talisha (American) A damsel; an innocent

Talesha, Taleisha, Talysha, Taleesha, Tylesha, Taleysha, Taleshia, Talishia

Talitha (Arabic) A maiden; young girl

Talithah, Taletha, Taleetha, Talytha, Talithia, Talethia, Tiletha, Talith

Tamanna (Indian) One who is desired

Tamannah, Tamana, Tamanah, Tammana, Tammanna

Tamasha (African) Pageant winner

Tamasha, Tomosha, Tomasha, Tamashia, Tamashya

Tamesis (Celtic) In mythology, the goddess of water; source of the name for the river Thames

Tamesiss, Tamesys, Tamesyss

Tangia (American) The angel

Tangiah, Tangya, Tangiya, Tangeah

Tani (Japanese / Melanesian / Tonkinese) From the valley / a sweetheart / a young woman

Tanie, Tany, Taney, Tanee, Tanni, Tanye, Tannie, Tanny

Tania (Russian) Queen of the fairies

Tanya, Tannie, Tanny, Tanika

Tanner (English) One who tans hides

Taner, Tannar, Tannor, Tannis

Tansy (English / Greek) An aromatic yellow flower / having immortality

Tansey, Tansi, Tansie, Tansee, Tansye, Tansea, Tancy, Tanzy

Tanushri (Indian) One who is beautiful; attractive

Tanushrie, Tanushry, Tanushrey, Tanushree, Tanushrea

Tanvi (Indian) Slender and beautiful woman

Tanvie, Tanvy, Tanvey, Tanvee, Tanvye, Tannvi, Tanvea

Tapati (Indian) In mythology, the daughter of the sun god

Tapatie, Tapaty, Tapatey, Tapatee, Tapatye, Tapatea

Taphath (Hebrew) In the Bible, Solomon’s daughter

Tafath, Taphathe, Tafathe

Tara (Gaelic / Indian) Of the tower; rocky hill / star; in mythology, an astral goddess

Tarah, Tarra, Tayra, Taraea, Tarai, Taralee, Tarali, Taraya

Tarachand (Indian) Silver star

Tarachande, Tarachanda, Tarachandia, Tarachandea, Tarachandiya, Tarachandya

Taree (Japanese) A bending branch

Tarea, Tareya

Taregan (Native American) Resembling a crane

Tareganne, Taregann

Tareva-chine(shanay) (Native American) One with beautiful eyes

Tariana (American) From the holy hillside

Tariana, Tarianna, Taryana, Taryanna

Tarika (Indian) A starlet

Tarikah, Taryka, Tarykah, Taricka, Tarickah

Tarisai (African) One to behold; to look at

Tarysai

Tasanee (Thai) A beautiful view

Tasane, Tasani, Tasanie, Tasany, Tasaney, Tasanye, Tasanea

Taskin (Arabic) One who provides peace; satisfaction

Taskine, Taskeen, Taskeene, Taskyne, Takseen, Taksin, Taksyn

Tasnim (Arabic) From the fountain of paradise

Tasnime, Tasneem, Tasneeme, Tasnyme, Tasnym, Tasneam, Tasneame

Tatum (English) Bringer of joy; spirited

Tatom, Tatim, Tatem, Tatam, Tatym

Tavi (Aramaic) One who is well-behaved

Tavie, Tavee, Tavy, Tavey, Tavea

*TTaylor (English) Cutter of cloth; one who alters garments

Tailor, Taylore, Taylar, Tayler, Talour, Taylre, Tailore, Tailar

Teagan (Gaelic) One who is attractive

Teegan

Tehya (Native American) One who is precious

Tehyah, Tehiya, Tehiyah

Teigra (Greek) Resembling a tiger

Teigre

Telephassa (Latin) In mythology, the queen of Tyre

Telephasa, Telefassa, Telefasa

Temperance (English) Having self-restraint

Temperence, Temperince, Temperancia, Temperanse, Temperense, Temperinse

Tendai (African) Thankful to God

Tenday, Tendae, Tendaa, Tendaye

Tender (American) One who is sensitive; young and vulnerable

Tendere, Tendera, Tenderia, Tenderre, Tenderiya

Teranika (Gaelic) Victory of the earth

Teranikah, Teranieka, Teraneika, Teraneeka, Teranica, Teranicka, Teranicca, Teraneaka

Teresa (Greek) A harvester

Theresa, Theresah, Theresia, Therese, Thera, Tresa, Tressa, Tressam, Reese, Reza

Terpsichore (Greek) In mythology, the muse of dancing and singing

Terpsichora, Terpsichoria, Terpsichoriya

Terra (Latin) From the earth; in mythology, an earth goddess

Terrah, Terah, Teralyn, Terran, Terena, Terenah, Terenna, Terrena

Terrian (Greek) One who is innocent

Terriane, Terrianne, Terriana, Terianna, Terian, Terianne

Tessa (Greek) Form of Teresa, meaning “a harvester”

Tetsu (Japanese) A strong woman

Tetsue

Tetty (English) Form of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is bountiful; God’s promise”

Tettey, Tetti, Tettie, Tettee, Tettea

Tevy (Cambodian) An angel

Tevey, Tevi, Tevie, Tevee, Tevea

Thandiwe (African) The loving one

Thandywe, Thandiewe, Thandeewe, Thandie, Thandi, Thandee, Thandy, Thandey

Thara (Arabic) One who is wealthy; prosperous

Tharah, Tharra, Tharrah, Tharwat

Thelma (Greek) One who is ambitious and willful

Thelmah, Telma, Thelmai, Thelmia, Thelmalina

Thelred (English) One who is well-advised

Thelrede, Thelread, Thelredia, Thelredina, Thelreid, Thelreed, Thelryd

Thema (African) A queen

Themah, Theema, Thyma, Theyma, Theama

Theora (Greek) A watcher

Theorra, Theoria, Theoriya, Theorya

Theta (Greek) Eighth letter of the Greek alphabet

Thetta

Thistle (English) Resembling the prickly, flowered plant

Thistel, Thissle, Thissel

Thomasina (Hebrew) Feminine form of Thomas; a twin

Thomasine, Thomsina, Thomasin, Tomasina, Tomasine, Thomasa, Thomaseena, Thomaseana

Thoosa (Greek) In mythology, a sea nymph

Thoosah, Thoosia, Thoosiah, Thusa, Thusah, Thusia, Thusiah, Thousa

Thorberta (Norse) Brilliance of Thor

Thorbiartr, Thorbertha

Thordia (Norse) Spirit of Thor

Thordiah, Thordis, Tordis, Thordissa, Tordissa, Thoridyss

Thuy (Vietnamese) One who is gentle and pure

Thuye, Thuyy, Thuyye

Thy (Vietnamese / Greek) A poet / one who is untamed

Thye

Tia (Spanish / Greek) An aunt / daughter born to royalty

Tiah, Tea, Teah, Tiana, Teea, Tya, Teeya, Tiia

Tiberia (Italian) Of the Tiber river

Tiberiah, Tiberiya, Tiberya, Tibeeria, Tibearia, Tibieria, Tibeiria

Tiegan (Aztec) A little princess in a big valley

Tiegann, Tieganne

Tierney (Gaelic) One who is regal; lordly

Tiernie, Tierni, Tiernee, Tierny, Tiernea

Tiffany (Greek) Lasting love

Tiffaney, Tiffani, Tiffanie, Tiffanee, Tifany, Tifaney, Tifanee, Tifani

Timothea (English) Feminine form of Timothy; honoring God

Timotheah, Timothia, Timothya, Timothiya

Tina (English) From the river; also shortened form of names ending in -tina

Tinah, Teena, Tena, Teyna, Tyna, Tinna, Teana

Ting (Chinese) Graceful and slim woman

Tirza (Hebrew) One who is pleasant; a delight

Tirzah

Tisa (African) The ninth-born child

Tisah, Tiza

Tita (Latin) Holding a title of honor

Titah, Teeta, Tyta, Teata

Tivona (Hebrew) Lover of nature

Tivonna, Tivone, Tivonia, Tivoniya

Toan (Vietnamese) Form of An-toan, meaning “safe and secure”

Toane, Toanne

Toinette (French) Form of Antoinette, meaning “praiseworthy”

Toinett, Toinete, Toinet, Toineta, Toinetta, Tola

Toki (Japanese / Korean) One who grasps opportunity; hopeful / resembling a rabbit

Tokie, Toky, Tokey, Tokye, Tokiko, Tokee, Tokea

Tola (Polish / Cambodian) Form of Toinette, meaning “praiseworthy” / born during October

Tolah, Tolla, Tollah

Topanga (Native American) From above or a high place

Topangah

Topaz (Latin) Resembling a yellow gemstone

Topazz, Topaza, Topazia, Topaziya, Topazya, Topazea

Tordis (Norse) A goddess

Tordiss, Tordisse, Tordys, Tordyss, Tordysse

Torny (Norse) New; just discovered

Torney, Tornie, Torni, Torne, Torn, Tornee, Tornea

Torunn (Norse) Thor’s love

Torun, Torrun, Torrunn

Tory (American) Form of Victoria, meaning “victorious woman; winner; conquerer”

Torry, Torey, Tori, Torie, Torree, Tauri, Torye, Toya

Tosca (Latin) From the Tuscany region

Toscah, Toscka, Toska, Tosckah, Toskah

Tosha (English) Form of Natasha, meaning “born on Christmas”

Toshah, Toshiana, Tasha, Tashia, Tashi, Tassa

Tourmaline (Singhalese) A stone of mixed colors

Tourmalyne, Tourmalina, Tourmalinia

Tova (Hebrew) One who is well-behaved

Tovah, Tove, Tovi, Toba, Toibe, Tovva

Treasa (Irish) Having great strength

Treasah, Treesa, Treisa, Triesa, Treise, Treese, Toirease

*Trinity (Latin) The holy three

Trinitey, Triniti, Trinitie, Trinitee, Trynity, Trynitey, Tryniti, Trynitie

Trisha (Latin) Form of Patricia, meaning “of noble descent”

Trishah, Trishia, Tricia, Trish, Trissa, Trisa

Trishna (Polish) In mythology, the goddess of the deceased, protector of graves

Trishnah, Trishnia, Trishniah, Trishnea, Trishneah, Trishniya, Trishniyah, Trishnya

Trisna (Indian) The one desired

Trisnah, Trisnia, Trisniah, Trisnea, Trisneah, Trisniya, Trisniyah, Trisnya

Trudy (German) Form of Gertrude, meaning “adored warrior”

Trudey, Trudi, Trudie, Trude, Trudye, Trudee, Truda, Trudia

Trupti (Indian) State of being satisfied

Truptie, Trupty, Truptey, Truptee, Trupte, Truptea

Tryamon (English) In Arthurian legend, a fairy princess

Tryamonn, Tryamonne, Tryamona, Tryamonna

Tryna (Greek) The third-born child

Trynah

Tsifira (Hebrew) One who is crowned

Tsifirah, Tsifyra, Tsiphyra, Tsiphira, Tsipheera, Tsifeera

Tuccia (Latin) A vestal virgin

Tula (Hindi) Balance; a sign of the zodiac

Tulah, Tulla, Tullah

Tullia (Irish) One who is peaceful

Tulliah, Tullea, Tulleah, Tullya, Tulia, Tulea, Tuleah, Tulya

Tusti (Hindi) One who brings happiness and peace

Tustie, Tusty, Tustey, Tustee, Tuste, Tustea

Tutilina (Latin) In mythology, the protector goddess of stored grain

Tutilinah, Tutileena, Tutileana, Tutilyna, Tutileina, Tutiliena, Tutilena, Tutylina

Tuuli (Finnish) Of the wind

Tuulie, Tuulee, Tuula, Tuuly, Tuuley, Tuulea

Tuyet (Vietnamese) Snow white woman

Tuyett, Tuyete, Tuyette, Tuyeta, Tuyetta

Tyler (English) Tiler of roofs

Tyme (English) The aromatic herb thyme

Time, Thyme, Thime

Tyne (English) Of the river

Tyna

Tyro (Greek) In mythology, a woman who bore twin sons to Poseidon

Tzidkiya (Hebrew) Righteousness of the Lord

Tzidkiyah, Tzidkiyahu

Tzigane (Hungarian) A gypsy

Tzigan, Tzigain, Tzigaine, Tzigayne

U

Uadjit (Egyptian) In mythology, a snake goddess

Ujadet, Uajit, Udjit, Ujadit

Ualani (Hawaiian) Of the heavenly rain

Ualanie, Ualany, Ualaney, Ualanee, Ualanea, Ualania, Ualana

Udavine (American) A thriving woman

Udavyne, Udavina, Udavyna, Udevine, Udevyne, Udevina, Udevyna

Udele (English) One who is wealthy; prosperous

Udelle, Udela, Udella, Udelah, Udellah, Uda, Udah

Uela (American) One who is devoted to God

Uelah, Uella, Uellah

Uganda (African) From the country in Africa

Ugandah, Ugaunda, Ugaundah, Ugawnda, Ugawndah, Ugonda, Ugondah

Ugolina (German) Having a bright spirit; bright mind

Ugolinah, Ugoleena, Ugoliana, Ugolyna, Ugoline, Ugolyn, Ugolyne

Ulalia (Greek) Form of Eulalia, meaning “well-spoken”

Ulaliah, Ulalya, Ulalyah

Ulan (African) Firstborn of twins

Ulann, Ulanne

Ulima (Arabic) One who is wise and astute

Ulimah, Ullima, Ulimma, Uleema, Uleama, Ulyma, Uleima, Uliema

Ulla (German) A willful woman

Ullah, Ullaa, Ullai, Ullae

Uma (Hindi) Mother; in mythology, the goddess of beauty and sunlight

Umah, Umma

Umberla (French) Feminine form of Umber; providing shade; of an earth color

Umberlah, Umberly, Umberley, Umberlee, Umberleigh, Umberli, Umberlea, Umberlie

Ummi (African) Born of my mother

Ummie, Ummy, Ummey, Ummee, Umi

Unity (American) Woman who upholds oneness; togetherness

Unitey, Unitie, Uniti, Unitee, Unitea, Unyty, Unytey, Unytie

Ura (Indian) Loved from the heart

Urah, Urra

Ural (Slavic) From the mountains

Urall, Urale, Uralle

Urbai (American) One who is gentle

Urbae, Urbay, Urbaye

Urbana (Latin) From the city; city dweller

Urbanah, Urbanna, Urbane, Urbania, Urbanya, Urbanne

Uriela (Hebrew) The angel of light

Uriella, Urielle, Uriel, Uriele, Uriell

Urta (Latin) Resembling the spiny plant

Urtah

Utah (Native American) People of the mountains; from the state of Utah

Uzoma (African) One who takes the right path

Uzomah, Uzomma, Uzommah

Uzzi (Hebrew / Arabic) God is my strength / a strong woman

Uzzie, Uzzy, Uzzey, Uzzee, Uzi, Uzie, Uzy, Uzey

V

Vala (German) The chosen one; singled out

Valah, Valla

Valda (Teutonic / German) Spirited in battle / famous ruler

Valdah, Valida, Velda, Vada, Vaida, Vayda, Vaeda

Valdis (Norse) In mythology, the goddess of the dead

Valdiss, Valdys, Valdyss

Valencia (Spanish) One who is powerful; strong; from the city of Valencia

Valenciah, Valyncia, Valencya, Valenzia, Valancia, Valenica, Valanca, Valecia

Valentina (Latin) One who is vigorous and healthy

Valentinah, Valentine, Valenteena, Valenteana, Valentena, Valentyna, Valantina, Valentyne

*TValeria (Latin) Form of Valerie, meaning “strong and valiant”

Valara, Valera, Valaria, Valeriana, Veleria, Valora

Valerie (Latin) Feminine form of Valerius; strong and valiant

Valeri, Valeree, Valerey, Valery, Valarie, Valari, Vallery

Vandani (Hindi) One who is honorable and worthy

Vandany, Vandaney, Vandanie, Vandanee, Vandania, Vandanya

*TVanessa (Greek) Resembling a butterfly

Vanessah, Vanesa, Vannesa, Vannessa, Vanassa, Vanasa, Vanessia, Vanysa, Yanessa

Vanity (English) Having excessive pride

Vanitey, Vanitee, Vaniti, Vanitie, Vanitty, Vanyti, Vanyty, Vanytie

Vanmra (Russian) A stranger; from a foreign place

Vanmrah

Varda (Hebrew) Resembling a rose

Vardah, Vardia, Vardina, Vardissa, Vardita, Vardysa, Vardyta, Vardit

Varuna (Hindi) Wife of the sea

Varunah, Varuna, Varun, Varunani, Varuni

Vashti (Persian) A lovely woman

Vashtie, Vashty, Vashtey, Vashtee

Vasta (Persian) One who is pretty

Vastah

Vasteen (American) A capable woman

Vasteene, Vastiene, Vastien, Vastein, Vasteine, Vastean, Vasteane

Vasuda (Hindi) Of the earth

Vasudah, Vasudhara, Vasundhara, Vasudhra, Vasundhra

Vayu (Hindi) A vital life force; the air

Vayyu

Vedette (French) From the guard tower

Vedete, Vedett, Vedet, Vedetta, Vedeta

Vedi (Sanskrit) Filled with wisdom

Vedie, Vedy, Vedey, Vedee, Vedea, Vedeah

Vega (Latin) A falling star

Vegah

Vellamo (Finnish) In mythology, the goddess of the sea

Velamo, Vellammo

Ventana (Spanish) As transparent as a window

Ventanah, Ventanna, Ventane, Ventanne

Venus (Greek) In mythology, the goddess of love and beauty

Venis, Venys, Vynys, Venusa, Venusina, Venusia

Veradis (Latin) One who is genuine; truthful

Veradise, Veradys, Veradisa, Verdissa, Veradysa, Veradyssa, Veradisia, Veraditia

Verda (Latin) Springlike; one who is young and fresh

Verdah, Verdea, Virida, Verdy, Verdey, Verde, Verdi, Verdie

Verenase (Swedish) One who is flourishing

Verenese, Verennase, Vyrenase, Vyrennase, Vyrenese, Verenace, Vyrenace

Veronica (Latin) Displaying her true image

Veronicah, Veronic, Veronicca, Veronicka, Veronika, Veronicha, Veronique, Veranique, Ronni

Vesna (Slavic) Messenger; in mythology, the goddess of spring

Vesnah, Vezna, Vesnia, Vesnaa

Vespera (Latin) Evening star; born in the evening

Vesperah, Vespira, Vespeera, Vesperia, Vesper

Vevila (Gaelic) Woman with a melodious voice

Vevilah, Veveela, Vevyla, Vevilla, Vevylla, Vevylle, Vevyle, Vevillia

Vibeke (Danish) A small woman

Vibekeh, Vibeek, Vibeeke, Vybeke, Viheke

Vibhuti (Hindi) Of the sacred ash; a symbol

Vibuti, Vibhutie, Vibhutee

*Victoria (Latin) Victorious woman; winner; conqueror

Victoriah, Victorea, Victoreah, Victorya, Victorria, Victoriya, Vyctoria, Victorine, Tory

Vidya (Indian) Having great wisdom

Vidyah

Viet (Vietnamese) A woman from Vietnam

Vyet, Viett, Vyett, Viette, Vyette

Vigilia (Latin) Wakefulness; watchfulness

Vigiliah, Vygilia, Vygylia, Vijilia, Vyjilia

Vignette (French) From the little vine

Vignete, Vignet, Vignetta, Vignett, Vigneta, Vygnette, Vygnete, Vygnet

Vilina (Hindi) One who is dedicated

Vilinah, Vileena, Vileana, Vylina, Vyleena, Vyleana, Vylyna, Vilinia

Villette (French) From the small village

Vilette, Villete, Vilete, Vilet, Vilett, Villet, Villett, Vylet

Vimala (Indian) Feminine form of Vamal; clean and pure

Vimalah, Vimalia, Vimalla

Vincentia (Latin) Feminine form of Vincent; conquerer; triumphant

Vincentiah, Vincenta, Vincensia, Vincenzia, Vyncentia, Vyncyntia, Vyncenzia, Vycenzya

Violet (French) Resembling the purplish-blue flower

Violett, Violette, Violete, Vyolet, Vyolett, Vyolette, Vyolete, Violeta

Virginia (Latin) One who is chaste; virginal; from the state of Virginia

Virginiah, Virginnia, Virgenya, Virgenia, Virgeenia, Virgeena, Virgena, Ginny

Virtue (Latin) Having moral excellence, chastity, and goodness

Virtu, Vyrtue, Vyrtu, Vertue, Vertu

Viveka (German) Little woman of the strong fortress

Vivekah, Vivecka, Vyveka, Viveca, Vyveca, Vivecca, Vivika, Vivieka

Vivian (Latin) Lively woman

Viv, Vivi, Vivienne, Bibiana

Vixen (American) A flirtatious woman

Vixin, Vixi, Vixie, Vixee, Vixea, Vixeah, Vixy, Vixey

Vlasta (Slavic) A friendly and likeable woman

Vlastah, Vlastia, Vlastea, Vlastiah, Vlasteah

Voleta (Greek) The veiled one

Voletah, Voletta, Volita, Volitta, Volyta, Volytta, Volet, Volett

Volva (Scandinavian) In mythology, a female shaman

Volvah, Volvya, Volvaa, Volvae, Volvai, Volvay, Volvia

Vondila (African) Woman who lost a child

Vondilah, Vondilla, Vondilya, Vondilia, Vondyla, Vondylya

Vonna (French) Form of Yvonne, meaning “young archer”

Vonnah, Vona, Vonah, Vonnia, Vonnya, Vonia, Vonya, Vonny

Vonshae (American) One who is confident

Vonshay, Vonshaye, Vonshai

Vor (Norse) In mythology, an omniscient goddess

Vore, Vorr, Vorre

Vulpine (English) A cunning woman; like a fox

Vulpyne, Vulpina, Vulpyna

Vyomini (Indian) A gift of the divine

Vyominie, Vyominy, Vyominey, Vyominee, Vyomyni, Vyomyny, Viomini, Viomyni

W

Wafa (Arabic) One who is faithful; devoted

Wafah, Wafaa, Waffa, Wapha, Waffah, Waphah

Wagaye (African) My sense of value; my price

Wagay, Wagai, Wagae

Wainani (Hawaiian) Of the beautiful waters

Wainanie, Wainany, Wainaney, Wainanee, Wainanea, Wainaneah

Wajihah (Arabic) One who is distinguished; eminent

Wajiha, Wajeeha, Wajyha, Wajeehah, Wajyhah, Wajieha, Wajiehah, Wajeiha

Wakanda (Native American) One who possesses magical powers

Wakandah, Wakenda, Wakinda, Wakynda

Wakeishah (American) Filled with happiness

Wakeisha, Wakieshah, Wakiesha, Wakesha

Walda (German) One who has fame and power

Waldah, Wallda, Walida, Waldine, Waldina, Waldyne, Waldyna, Welda

Walker (English) Walker of the forests

Wallker, Walkher

Walta (African) One who acts as a shield

Waltah

Wanetta (English) A pale-skinned woman

Wanettah, Wanette, Wannette, Wannetta, Wonetta, Wonette, Wonitta, Wonitte

Wangari (African) Resembling the leopard

Wangarie, Wangarri, Wangary, Wangarey, Wangaria, Wangaree

Wanyika (African) Of the bush

Wanyikka, Wanyicka, Wanyicca, Wanyica

Waqi (Arabic) Falling; swooping

Waqqi

Warma (American) A caring woman

Warm, Warme, Warmia, Warmiah, Warmea, Warmeah

Warna (German) One who defends her loved ones

Warnah

Washi (Japanese) Resembling an eagle

Washie, Washy, Washey, Washee, Washea, Washeah

Waynette (English) One who makes wagons

Waynett, Waynet, Waynete, Wayneta, Waynetta

Wednesday (American) Born on a Wednesday

Wensday, Winsday, Windnesday, Wednesdae, Wensdae, Winsdae, Windnesdae, Wednesdai

Welcome (English) A welcome guest

Welcom, Welcomme

Wendy (Welsh) Form of Gwendolyn, meaning “one who is fair; of the white ring”

Wendi, Wendie, Wendee, Wendey, Wenda, Wendia, Wendea, Wendya

Wesley (English) From the western meadow

Wesly, Weslie, Wesli, Weslee, Weslia, Wesleigh, Weslea, Weslei

Whisper (English) One who is soft-spoken

Whysper, Wisper, Wysper

Whitley (English) From the white meadow

Whitly, Whitlie, Whitli, Whitlee, Whitleigh, Whitlea, Whitlia, Whitlya

Whitney (English) From the white island

Whitny, Whitnie, Whitni, Whitnee, Whittney, Whitneigh, Whytny, Whytney

Wicapi Wakan (Native American) A holy star

Wijida (Arabic) An excited seeker

Wijidah, Weejida, Weejidah, Wijeeda, Wijeedah, Wijyda, Wijydah, Wijieda

Wileen (Teutonic) A firm defender

Wiline, Wilean, Wileane, Wilyn, Wileene, Wilene, Wyleen, Wyline

Wilhelmina (German) Feminine form of Wilhelm; determined protector

Wilhelminah, Wylhelmina, Wylhelmyna, Willemina, Wilhelmine, Wilhemina, Wilhemine, Helma, Ilma

Willa (English) Feminine version of William, meaning “protector”

Willah, Wylla

ˆWillow (English) One who is hoped for; desired.

Willo, Willough

Winetta (American) One who is peaceful

Wineta, Wynetta, Wyneta, Winet, Winett, Winette, Wynet, Wynett

Winnielle (African) A victorious woman

Winniell, Winniele, Winniel, Winniella

Winola (German) Gracious and charming friend

Winolah, Wynola, Winolla, Wynolla, Wynolah, Winollah, Wynollah

Winta (African) One who is desired

Wintah, Whinta, Wynta, Whynta, Whintah, Wyntah, Whyntah

Wisconsin (French) Gathering of waters; from the state of Wisconsin

Wisconsyn, Wisconsen

Woody (American) A woman of the forest

Woodey, Woodi, Woodie, Woodee, Woodea, Woodeah, Woods

Wren (English) Resembling a small songbird

Wrenn, Wrene, Wrena, Wrenie, Wrenee, Wreney, Wrenny, Wrenna

Wynda (Scottish) From the narrow passage

Wyndah, Winda, Windah

X

Xalvadora (Spanish) A savior

Xalvadorah, Xalbadora, Xalbadorah, Xalvadoria, Xalbadoria

Xanadu (African) From the exotic paradise

Xantara (American) Protector of the Earth

Xantarah, Xanterra, Xantera, Xantarra, Xantarrah, Xanterah, Xanterrah

Xaquelina (Galician) Form of Jacqueline, meaning “the supplanter”

Xaqueline, Xaqueleena, Xaquelyna, Xaquelayna, Xaqueleana

Xerena (Latin) Form of Serena, meaning “having a peaceful disposition”

Xerenah, Xerene, Xeren, Xereena, Xeryna, Xereene, Xerenna

Xhosa (African) Leader of a nation

Xosa, Xhose, Xhosia, Xhosah, Xosah

Xiang (Chinese) Having a nice fragrance

Xyang, Xeang, Xhiang, Xhyang, Xheang

Xiao Hong (Chinese) Of the morning rainbow

Xin Qian (Chinese) Happy and beautiful woman

Xinavane (African) A mother; to propagate

Xinavana, Xinavania, Xinavain, Xinavaine, Xinavaen, Xinavaene

Xirena (Greek) Form of Sirena, meaning “enchantress”

Xirenah, Xireena, Xirina, Xirene, Xyrena, Xyreena, Xyrina, Xyryna

Xi-Wang (Chinese) One with hope

Xochiquetzal (Aztec) Resembling a flowery feather; in mythology, the goddess of love, flowers, and the earth

Xola (African) Stay in peace

Xolah, Xolia, Xolla, Xollah

Xue (Chinese) Woman of snow

Y

Yachne (Hebrew) One who is gracious and hospitable

Yachnee, Yachney, Yachnie, Yachni, Yachnea, Yachneah

Yadra (Spanish) Form of Madre, meaning “mother”

Yadre, Yadrah

Yaffa (Hebrew) A beautiful woman

Yaffah, Yaffit, Yafit, Yafeal

Yakini (African) An honest woman

Yakinie, Yakiney, Yakiny, Yackini, Yackinie, Yackiney, Yackiny, Yakinee

Yalena (Greek) Form of Helen, meaning “the shining light”

Yalenah, Yalina, Yaleena, Yalyna, Yalana, Yaleana, Yalane, Yaleene

Yama (Japanese) From the mountain

Yamma, Yamah, Yammah

Yamin (Hebrew) Right hand

Yamine, Yamyn, Yamyne, Yameen, Yameene, Yamein, Yameine, Yamien

Yana (Hebrew) He answers

Yanna, Yaan, Yanah, Yannah

Yanessa (American) Form of Vanessa, meaning “resembling a butterfly”

Yanessah, Yanesa, Yannesa, Yannessa, Yanassa, Yanasa, Yanessia, Yanysa

Yanka (Slavic) God is good

Yancka, Yancca, Yankka

Yara (Brazilian) In mythology, the goddess of the river; a mermaid

Yarah, Yarrah, Yarra

Yareli (American) The Lord is my light

Yarelie, Yareley, Yarelee, Yarely, Yaresly, Yarelea, Yareleah

ˆYaretzi (Spanish) Always beloved

Yaretzie, Yaretza, Yarezita

Yashira (Japanese) Blessed with God’s grace

Yashirah, Yasheera, Yashyra, Yashara, Yashiera, Yashierah, Yasheira, Yasheirah

Yashona (Hindi) A wealthy woman

Yashonah, Yashawna, Yashauna, Yaseana, Yashawnah, Yashaunah, Yaseanah

Yasmine (Persian) Resembling the jasmine flower

Yasmin, Yasmene, Yasmeen, Yasmeene, Yasmen, Yasemin, Yasemeen, Yasmyn

Yatima (African) An orphan

Yatimah, Yateema, Yatyma, Yateemah, Yatymah, Yatiema, Yatiemah, Yateima

Yedidah (Hebrew) A beloved friend

Yedida, Yedyda, Yedydah, Yedeeda, Yedeedah

Yeira (Hebrew) One who is illuminated

Yeirah, Yaira, Yeyra, Yairah, Yeyrah

Yenge (African) A hardworking woman

Yenga, Yengeh, Yengah

Yeshi (African) For a thousand

Yeshie, Yeshey, Yeshy, Yeshee, Yeshea, Yesheah

Yessica (Hebrew) Form of Jessica, meaning “the Lord sees all”

Yesica, Yessika, Yesika, Yesicka, Yessicka, Yesyka, Yesiko

Yetta (English) Form of Henrietta, meaning “ruler of the house”

Yettah, Yeta, Yette, Yitta, Yettie, Yetty

Yi Min (Chinese) An intelligent woman

Yi Ze (Chinese) Happy and shiny as a pearl

Yihana (African) One deserving congratulations

Yihanah, Yhana, Yihanna, Yihannah, Yhanah, Yhanna, Yhannah

Yinah (Spanish) A victorious woman

Yina, Yinna, Yinnah

Yitta (Hebrew) One who emanates light

Yittah, Yita, Yitah

Ynes (French) Form of Agnes, meaning “pure; chaste”

Ynez, Ynesita

Yogi (Hindi) One who practices yoga

Yogini, Yoginie, Yogie, Yogy, Yogey, Yogee, Yogea, Yogeah

Yohance (African) A gift from God

Yohanse

Yoki (Native American) Of the rain

Yokie, Yokee, Yoky, Yokey, Yokea, Yokeah

Yolanda (Greek) Resembling the violet flower

Yola, Yolana, Yolandah, Colanda

Yomaris (Spanish) I am the sun

Yomariss, Yomarise, Yomarris

Yon (Korean) Resembling a lotus blossom

Yoruba (African) Woman from Nigeria

Yorubah, Yorubba, Yorubbah

Yoshi (Japanese) One who is respectful and good

Yoshie, Yoshy, Yoshey, Yoshee, Yoshiyo, Yoshiko, Yoshino, Yoshea

Ysabel (Spanish) Form of Isabel, meaning “my God is bountiful; God’s promise”

Ysabelle, Ysabela, Ysabele, Ysabell, Ysabella, Ysbel, Ysibel, Ysibela

Ysbail (Welsh) A spoiled girl

Ysbale, Ysbayle, Ysbaile, Ysbayl, Ysbael, Ysbaele

Yue (Chinese) Of the moonlight

Yuette (American) A capable woman

Yuett, Yuete, Yuet, Yueta, Yuetta

Yulan (Spanish) A splendid woman

Yulann

Yuna (African) A gorgeous woman

Yunah, Yunna, Yunnah

Yuta (Hebrew / Japanese) One who is awarded praise / one who is superior

Yutah, Yoota, Yootah

Yvonne (French) Young archer

Yvone, Vonne, Vonna

Z

Zabrina (American) Form of Sabrina, meaning “a legendary princess”

Zabreena, Zabrinah, Zabrinna, Zabryna, Zabryne, Zabrynya, Zabreana, Zabreane

Zachah (Hebrew) Feminine form of Zachary; God is remembered

Zacha, Zachie, Zachi, Zachee, Zachea, Zacheah

Zafara (Hebrew) One who sings

Zaphara, Zafarra, Zapharra, Zafarah, Zafarrah, Zapharah, Zapharrah

Zagir (Armenian) Resembling a flower

Zagiri, Zagirie, Zagiree, Zagirea, Zagireah, Zagiry, Zagirey, Zagira

Zahiya (Arabic) A brilliant woman; radiant

Zahiyah, Zehiya, Zehiyah, Zeheeya, Zaheeya, Zeheeyah, Zaheeyah, Zaheiya

Zahra (Arabic / Swahili) White-skinned / flowerlike

Zahrah, Zahraa, Zahre, Zahreh, Zahara, Zaharra, Zahera, Zahira

Zainab (Arabic) A fragrant flowering plant

Zaynab, Zaenab

Zainabu (Swahili) One who is known for her beauty

Zaynabu, Zaenabu

Zalina (French) Form of Selene, meaning “of the moon”; in mythology Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon

Zalinah, Zaleana, Zaleena, Zalena, Zalyna, Zaleen, Zaleene, Zalene

Zama (Latin) One from the town of Zama

Zamah, Zamma, Zammah

Zambda (Hebrew) One who meditates

Zambdah

Zamella (Zulu) One who strives to succeed

Zamellah, Zamy, Zamie, Zami, Zamey, Zamee, Zamea, Zameah

Zamilla (Greek) Having the strength of the sea

Zamillah, Zamila, Zamilah, Zamylla, Zamyllah, Zamyla, Zamylah

Zamora (Spanish) From the city of Zamora

Zamorah, Zamorrah, Zamorra

Zana (Romanian / Hebrew) In mythology, the three graces / shortened form of Susanna, meaning “lily”

Zanna, Zanah, Zannah

Zane (Scandinavian) One who is bold

Zain, Zaine, Zayn, Zayne, Zaen, Zaene

Zanta (Swahili) A beautiful young woman

Zantah

Zarahlinda (Hebrew) Of the beautiful dawn

Zaralinda, Zaralynda, Zarahlindah, Zaralyndah, Zarahlynda, Zarahlyndah, Zaralenda, Zarahlenda

ˆZariah (Russian / Slavic) Born at sunrise

Zarya, Zariah, Zaryah

Zarifa (Arabic) One who is successful; moves with grace

Zarifah, Zaryfa, Zaryfah, Zareefa, Zareefah, Zariefa, Zariefah, Zareifa

Zarna (Hindi) Resembling a spring of water

Zarnah, Zarnia, Zarniah

Zarqa (Arabic) Having bluish-green eyes; from the city of Zarqa

Zarqaa

Zaylee (English) A heavenly woman

Zayleigh, Zayli, Zaylie, Zaylea, Zayleah, Zayley, Zayly, Zalee

Zaypana (Tibetan) A beautiful woman

Zaypanah, Zaypo, Zaypanna, Zaypannah

Zaza (Hebrew / Arabic) Belonging to all / one who is flowery

Zazah, Zazu, Zazza, Zazzah, Zazzu

Zdenka (Slovene) Feminine form of Zdenek, meaning “from Sidon”

Zdena, Zdenuska, Zdenicka, Zdenika, Zdenyka, Zdeninka, Zdenynka

Zebba (Persian) A known beauty

Zebbah, Zebara, Zebarah, Zebarra, Zebarrah

Zelia (Greek / Spanish) Having great zeal / of the sunshine

Zeliah, Zelya, Zelie, Zele, Zelina, Zelinia

Zenaida (Greek) White-winged dove; in mythology, a daughter of Zeus

Zenaidah, Zenayda, Zenaide, Zenayde, Zinaida, Zenina, Zenna, Zenaydah

Zenechka (Russian) Form of Eugenia, meaning “a well-born woman”

Zenobia (Greek) Child of Zeus

Sinobia

Zephyr (Greek) Of the west wind

Zephyra, Zephira, Zephria, Zephra, Zephyer, Zefiryn, Zefiryna, Zefyrin

Zera (Hebrew) A sower of seeds

Zerah, Zeria, Zeriah, Zera’im, Zerra, Zerrah

Zeraldina (Polish) One who rules with the spear

Zeraldinah, Zeraldeena, Zeraldeenah, Zeraldiena, Zeraldienah, Zeraldeina, Zeraldeinah, Zeraldyna

Zerdali (Turkish) Resembling the wild apricot

Zerdalie, Zerdaly, Zerdaley, Zerdalya, Zerdalia, Zerdalee, Zerdalea, Zerdalea

Zesta (American) One with energy and gusto

Zestah, Zestie, Zestee, Zesti, Zesty, Zestey, Zestea, Zesteah

Zetta (Portuguese) Resembling the rose

Zettah

Zhen (Chinese) One who is precious and chaste

Zen, Zhena, Zenn, Zhenni

Zhi (Chinese) A woman of high moral character

Zhong (Chinese) An honorable woman

Zi (Chinese) A flourishing young woman

Zia (Arabic) One who emanates light; splendor

Ziah, Zea, Zeah, Zya, Zyah

Zilias (Hebrew) A shady woman; a shadow

Zilyas, Zylias, Zylyas

Zillah (Hebrew) The shadowed one

Zilla, Zila, Zyla, Zylla, Zilah, Zylah, Zyllah

Zilpah (Hebrew) One who is frail but dignified; in the Bible, a concubine of Jacob

Zilpa, Zylpa, Zilpha, Zylpha, Zylpah, Zilphah, Zylphah

Zimbab (African) Woman from Zimbabwe

Zymbab, Zimbob, Zymbob

Zinat (Arabic) A decoration; graceful beauty

Zeenat, Zynat, Zienat, Zeinat, Zeanat

Zinchita (Incan) One who is dearly loved

Zinchitah, Zinchyta, Zinchytah, Zincheeta, Zincheetah, Zinchieta, Zinchietah, Zincheita

Zintkala Kinyan (Native American) Resembling a flying bird

Zintkalah Kinyan

Ziona (Hebrew) One who symbolizes goodness

Zionah, Zyona, Zyonah

Zipporah (Hebrew) A beauty; little bird; in the Bible, the wife of Moses

Zippora, Ziporah, Zipora, Zypora, Zyppora, Ziproh, Zipporia

Zira (African) The pathway

Zirah, Zirra, Zirrah, Zyra, Zyrah, Zyrra, Zyrrah

Zisel (Hebrew) One who is sweet

Zissel, Zisal, Zysel, Zysal, Zyssel, Zissal, Zyssal

Zita (Latin / Spanish) Patron of housewives and servants / little rose

Zitah, Zeeta, Zyta, Zeetah

Ziwa (Swahili) Woman of the lake

Ziwah, Zywa, Zywah

Zizi (Hungarian) Dedicated to God

Zeezee, Zyzy, Ziezie, Zeazea, Zeyzey

Zoa (Greek) One who is full of life; vibrant

*TZoe (Greek) A life-giving woman; alive

Zoee, Zowey, Zowie, Zowe, Zoelie, Zoeline, Zoelle, Zoey

Zofia (Slavic) Form of Sophia, meaning “wisdom”

Zofiah, Zophia, Zophiah, Zophya, Zofie, Zofee, Zofey

Zora (Slavic) Born at dawn; aurora

Zorah, Zorna, Zorra, Zorya, Zorane, Zory, Zorrah, Zorey

Zoria (Basque) One who is lucky

Zoriah

Zoriona (Basque) One who is happy

Zubeda (Swahili) The best one

Zubedah

Zudora (Arabic) A laborer; hardworking woman

Zudorah, Zudorra

Zula (African) One who is brilliant; from the town of Zula

Zul, Zulay, Zulae, Zulai, Zulah, Zulla, Zullah

Zuni (Native American) One who is creative

Zunie, Zuny, Zuney, Zunee, Zunea, Zuneah

Zurafa (Arabic) A lovely woman

Zurafah, Zirafa, Zirafah, Ziraf, Zurufa, Zurufah

Zuri (Swahili / French) A beauty / lovely and white

Zurie, Zurey, Zuria, Zuriaa, Zury, Zuree, Zurya, Zurisha

Zuwena (African) One who is pleasant and good

Zuwenah, Zwena, Zwenah, Zuwenna, Zuwennah, Zuwyna, Zuwynah

Zuyana (Sioux) One who has a brave heart

Zuyanah, Zuyanna

Zuzena (Basque) One who is correct

Zuzenah, Zuzenna

Zwi (Scandinavian) Resembling a gazelle

Zui, Zwie, Zwee, Zwey

*— All names with a * in the text denote Top 100 Names of 2009.

T — All names with a T in the text denote Top Twin Names of 2009.

ˆ — All names with a ˆ in the text denote hot names rising in popularity in 2009.

A

Aabha (Indian) One who shines

Abha, Abbha

Aabharan (Hindu) One who is treasured; jewel

Abharan, Abharen, Aabharen, Aabharon

ˆAaden (Irish) Form of Aidan, meaning “a fiery young man”

Adan, Aden

Aage (Norse) Representative of ancestors

Age, Ake, Aake

Aarif (Arabic) A learned man

Arif, Aareef, Areef, Aareaf, Areaf, Aareif, Areif, Aarief

*Aaron (Hebrew) One who is exalted; from the mountain of strength

Aaran, Aaren, Aarin, Aaro, Aaronas, Aaronn, Aarron, Aaryn, Eron, Aron, Eran

Abdi (Hebrew) My servant

Abdie, Abdy, Abdey, Abdee

Abdul (Arabic) A servant of God

Abdal, Abdall, Abdalla, Abdallah, Abdel, Abdell, Abdella, Abdellah

Abedi (African) One who worships God

Abedie, Abedy, Abedey, Abedee, Abedea

Abednago (Aramaic) Servant of the god of wisdom, Nabu

Abednego

Abejundio (Spanish) Resembling a bee

Abejundo, Abejundeo, Abedjundiyo, Abedjundeyo

Abel (Hebrew) The life force, breath

Abele, Abell, Abelson, Able, Avel, Avele

Abraham (Hebrew) Father of a multitude; father of nations

Abarran, Avraham, Aberham, Abrahamo, Abrahan, Abrahim, Abram, Abrami, Ibrahim

ˆAbram (Hebrew) Form of Abraham, meaning “father of nations”

Absalom (Hebrew) The father of peace

Absalon, Abshalom, Absolem, Absolom, Absolon, Avshalom, Avsholom

Abu (African) A father

Abue, Aboo, Abou

Abundio (Spanish) A man of plenty

Abbondio, Abondio, Aboundio, Abundo, Abundeo, Aboundeo

Adael (Hebrew) God witnesses

Adaele, Adayel, Adayele

*Adam (Hebrew) Of the earth

Ad, Adamo, Adams, Adan, Adao, Addam, Addams, Addem

Adamson (English) The son of Adam

Adamsson, Addamson, Adamsun, Adamssun

Addy (Teutonic) One who is awe-inspiring

Addey, Addi, Addie, Addee, Addea, Adi, Ady, Adie

Adelpho (Greek) A brotherly man

Aldelfo, Adelfus, Adelfio, Adelphe

Adil (Arabic) A righteous man; one who is fair and just

Adyl, Adiel, Adeil, Adeel, Adeal, Adyeel

Aditya (Hindi) Of the sun

Adithya, Adithyan, Adityah, Aditeya, Aditeyah

Adonis (Greek) In mythology, a handsome young man loved by Aphrodite

Addonia, Adohnes, Adonys

*Adrian (Latin) A man from Hadria

Adrien, Adrain, Adrean, Adreean, Adreyan, Adreeyan, Adriaan

Adriel (Hebrew) From God’s flock

Adriell, Adriele, Adryel, Adryell, Adryele

Afif (Arabic) One who is chaste; pure

Afeef, Afief, Afeif, Affeef, Affif, Afyf, Afeaf

Agamemnon (Greek) One who works slowly; in mythology, the leader of the Greeks at Troy

Agamemno, Agamenon

ˆAhmad (Arabic) One who always thanks God; a name of Muhammed

Ahmed

*TAidan (Irish) A fiery young man

Aiden, Aedan, Aeden, Aidano, Aidyn, Ayden, Aydin, Aydan

Aiken (English) Constructed of oak; sturdy

Aikin, Aicken, Aickin, Ayken, Aykin, Aycken, Ayckin

Ainsworth (English) From Ann’s estate

Answorth, Annsworth, Ainsworthe, Answorthe, Annsworthe

Ajax (Greek) In mythology, a hero of the Trojan war

Aias, Aiastes, Ajaxx, Ajaxe

Ajit (Indian) One who is invincible

Ajeet, Ajeat, Ajeit, Ajiet, Ajyt

Akiko (Japanese) Surrounded by bright light

Akyko

Akin (African) A brave man; a hero

Akeen, Akean, Akein, Akien, Akyn

Akiva (Hebrew) One who protects or provides shelter

Akyva, Akeeva, Akeava, Akieva, Akeiva, Akeyva

Akmal (Arabic) A perfect man

Aqmal, Akmall, Aqmall, Acmal, Acmall, Ackmal, Ackmall

Alaire (French) Filled with joy

Alair, Alaer, Alaere, Alare, Alayr, Alayre

Alamar (Arabic) Covered with gold

Alamarr, Alemar, Alemarr, Alomar, Alomarr

Alan (German / Gaelic) One who is precious / resembling a little rock

Alain, Alann, Allan, Alson, Allin, Allen, Allyn

Alard (German) Of noble strength

Aliard, Allard, Alliard

Albert (German) One who is noble and bright

Alberto, Albertus, Alburt, Albirt, Aubert, Albyrt, Albertos, Albertino

Alden (English) An old friend

Aldan, Aldin, Aldyn, Aldon, Aldun

Aldo (German) Old or wise one; elder

Aldous, Aldis, Aldus, Alldo, Aldys

Aldred (English) An old advisor

Alldred, Aldraed, Alldraed, Aldread, Alldread

Alejandro (Spanish) Form of Alexander, meaning “a helper and defender of mankind”

Alejandrino, Alejo

*TAlex (English) Form of Alexander, meaning “a helper and defender of mankind”

Aleks, Alecks, Alecs, Allex, Alleks, Allecks, Alexis

*TAlexander (Greek) A helper and defender of mankind

Alex, Alec, Alejandro, Alaxander, Aleksandar, Aleksander, Aleksandr, Alessandro, Alexzander, Zander

Alfonso (Italian) Prepared for battle; eager and ready

Alphonso, Alphonse, Affonso, Alfons, Alfonse, Alfonsin, Alfonsino, Alfonz, Alfonzo

Ali (Arabic) The great one; one who is exalted

Alie, Aly, Aley, Alee

Alijah (American) Form of Elijah, meaning “Jehovah is my god”

Alon (Hebrew) Of the oak tree

Allona, Allon, Alonn

Alonzo (Spanish) Form of Alfonso, meaning “prepared for battle; eager and ready”

Alonso, Alanso, Alanzo, Allonso, Allonzo, Allohnso, Allohnzo, Alohnso

Aloysius (German) A famous warrior

Ahlois, Aloess, Alois, Aloisio, Aloisius, Aloisio, Aloj, Alojzy

Alpha (Greek) The first-born child; the first letter of the Greek alphabet

Alphah, Alfa, Alfah

Alter (Hebrew) One who is old

Allter, Altar, Alltar

Alton (English) From the old town

Aldon, Aldun, Altun, Alten, Allton, Alltun, Allten

Alvin (English) Friend of the elves

Alven, Alvan, Alvyn

Amani (African / Arabic) One who is peaceful / one with wishes and dreams

Amanie, Amany, Amaney, Amanee, Amanye, Amanea, Amaneah

Amari (African) Having great strength; a builder

Amarie, Amaree, Amarea, Amary, Amarey

Amil (Hindi) One who is invaluable

Ameel, Ameal, Ameil, Amiel, Amyl

Amit (Hindi) Without limit; endless

Ameet, Ameat, Ameit, Amiet, Amyt

Amory (German) Ruler and lover of one’s home

Aimory, Amery, Amorey, Amry, Amori, Amorie, Amoree, Amorea

Amos (Hebrew) To carry; hardworking

Amoss, Aymoss, Aymos

Andino (Italian) Form of Andrew, meaning “one who is manly; a warrior”

Andyno, Andeeno, Andeano, Andieno, Andeino

Andre (French) Form of Andrew, meaning “manly, a warrior”

Andreas, Andrei, Andrej, Andres, Andrey

*TAndrew (Greek) One who is manly; a warrior

Andy, Aindrea, Andreas, Andie, Andonia, Andor, Andresj, Anderson

Andrik (Slavic) Form of Andrew, meaning “one who is manly; a warrior”

Andric, Andrick, Andryk, Andryck, Andryc

*Angel (Greek) A messenger of God

Andjelko, Ange, Angelino, Angell, Angelmo, Angelo, Angie, Angy

Angus (Scottish) One force; one strength; one choice

Aengus, Anngus, Aonghus

Anicho (German) An ancestor

Anico, Anecho, Aneco, Anycho, Anyco

Ankur (Indian) One who is blossoming; a sapling

Annan (Celtic) From the brook

Anan

Ansley (English) From the noble’s pastureland

Ansly, Anslie, Ansli, Anslee, Ansleigh, Anslea, Ansleah, Anslye

Antenor (Spanish) One who antagonizes

Antener, Antenar, Antenir, Antenyr, Antenur

*TAnthony (Latin) A flourishing man; of an ancient Roman family

Antal, Antony, Anthoney, Anntoin, Antin, Anton, Antone, Antonello, Antonio

Antoine (French) Form of Anthony, meaning “a flourishing man; of an ancient Roman family”

Antione, Antjuan, Antuan, Antuwain, Antuwaine, Antuwayne, Antuwon, Antwahn

Antonio (Italian) Form of Anthony, meaning “a flourishing man, from an ancient Roman family”

Antonin, Antonino, Antonius, Antonyo

Ara (Armenian / Latin) A legendary king / of the altar; the name of a constellation

Araa, Aira, Arah, Arae, Ahraya

Aram (Assyrian) One who is exalted

Arram

Arcadio (Greek) From an ideal country paradise

Alcadio, Alcado, Alcedio, Arcadios, Arcadius, Arkadi, Arkadios, Arkadius

Arcelio (Spanish) From the altar of heaven

Arcelios, Arcelius, Aricelio, Aricelios, Aricelius

Archard (German) A powerful holy man

Archerd, Archird, Archyrd

Archelaus (Greek) The ruler of the people

Archelaios, Arkelaos, Arkelaus, Arkelaios, Archelaos

Ardal (Gaelic) Having the valor of a bear

Ardghal

Ardell (Latin) One who is eager

Ardel, Ardelle, Ardele

Arden (Latin / English) One who is passionate and enthusiastic / from the valley of the eagles

Ardan, Arrden, Arrdan, Ardin, Arrdin, Ard, Ardyn, Arrdyn

Arduino (German) A valued friend

Ardwino, Arrduino, Ardueno

Ari (Hebrew) Resembling a lion or an eagle

Aree, Arie, Aristide, Aristides, Arri, Ary, Arye, Arrie

Ariel (Hebrew) A lion of God

Arielle, Ariele, Ariell, Arriel, Ahriel, Airial, Arieal, Arial

Aries (Latin) Resembling a ram; the first sign of the zodiac; a constellation

Arese, Ariese

Arion (Greek) A poet or musician

Arian, Arien, Aryon

Aristotle (Greek) Of high quality

Aristotelis, Aristotellis

Arius (Greek) Enduring life; everlasting; immortal

Areos, Areus, Arios

Arley (English) From the hare’s meadow

Arlea, Arleigh, Arlie, Arly, Arleah, Arli, Arlee

Arliss (Hebrew) Of the pledge

Arlyss, Aryls, Arlis, Arlisse, Arlysse

Arnold (German) The eagle ruler

Arnaldo, Arnaud, Arnauld, Arnault, Arnd, Arndt, Arnel, Arnell

Arthur (Celtic) As strong as a bear; a hero

Aart, Arrt, Art, Artair, Arte, Arther, Arthor, Arthuro

Arvad (Hebrew) A wanderer; voyager

Arpad

Arvin (English) A friend to everyone

Arvinn, Arvinne, Arven, Arvenn, Arvenne, Arvyn, Arvynn, Arvynne

Asa (Hebrew) One who heals others

Asah

Asaph (Hebrew) One who gathers or collects

Asaf, Asaphe, Asafe, Asiph, Asiphe, Asif, Asife

Ash (English) From the ash tree

Ashe

Asher (Hebrew) Filled with happiness

Ashar, Ashor, Ashir, Ashyr, Ashur

Ashley (English) From the meadow of ash trees

Ashely, Asheley, Ashelie, Ashlan, Ashleigh, Ashlen, Ashli, Ashlie

TAshton (English) From the ash-tree town

Asheton, Ashtun, Ashetun, Ashtin, Ashetin, Ashtyn, Ashetyn, Aston

Aslan (Turkish) Resembling a lion

Aslen, Azlan, Azlen

Athens (Greek) From the capital of Greece

Athenios, Athenius, Atheneos, Atheneus

Atticus (Latin) A man from Athens

Attikus, Attickus, Aticus, Atickus, Atikus

Atwell (English) One who lives at the spring

Attwell, Atwel, Attwel

Aubrey (English) One who rules with elf-wisdom

Aubary, Aube, Aubery, Aubry, Aubury, Aubrian, Aubrien, Aubrion

Auburn (Latin) Having a reddish-brown color

Aubirn, Auburne, Aubyrn, Abern, Abirn, Aburn, Abyrn, Aubern

Audley (English) From the old meadow

Audly, Audleigh, Audlee, Audlea, Audleah, Audli, Audlie

ˆAugust (Irish) One who is venerable; majestic

Austin, Augustine, Agoston, Aguistin, Agustin, Augustin, Augustyn, Avgustin, Augusteen, Agosteen

*Austin (English) Form of August, meaning “one who is venerable; majestic”

Austen, Austyn, Austan, Auston, Austun

Avery (English) One who is a wise ruler; of the nobility

Avrie, Averey, Averie, Averi, Averee

Aviram (Hebrew) My Father is mighty

Avyram, Avirem, Avyrem

Axel (German / Latin / Hebrew) Source of life; small oak / axe / peace

Aksel, Ax, Axe, Axell, Axil, Axill, Axl

Aya (Hebrew) Resembling a bird

Ayah

*Ayden (Irish) form of Aiden, meaning “a fiery young man”

Ayo (African) Filled with happiness

Ayoe, Ayow, Ayowe

Azamat (Arabic) A proud man; one who is majestic

Azi (African) One who is youthful

Azie, Azy, Azey, Azee, Azea

Azmer (Islamic) Resembling a lion

Azmar, Azmir, Azmyr, Azmor, Azmur

B

Baakir (African) The eldest child

Baakeer, Baakyr, Baakear, Baakier, Baakeir

Bachir (Hebrew) The oldest son

Bacheer, Bachear, Bachier, Bacheir, Bachyr

Baha (Arabic) A glorious and splendid man

Bahah

Bailintin (Irish) A valiant man

Bailinten, Bailentin, Bailenten, Bailintyn, Bailentyn

Bain (Irish) A fair-haired man

Baine, Bayn, Bayne, Baen, Baene, Bane, Baines, Baynes

Bajnok (Hungarian) A victorious man

Bajnock, Bajnoc

Bakari (Swahili) One who is promised

Bakarie, Bakary, Bakarey, Bakaree, Bakarea

Bakhit (Arabic) A lucky man

Bakheet, Bakheat, Bakheit, Bakhiet, Bakhyt, Bakht

Bala (Hindi) One who is youthful

Balu, Balue, Balou

Balark (Hindi) Born with the rising sun

Balasi (Basque) One who is flat-footed

Balasie, Balasy, Balasey, Balasee, Balasea

Balbo (Latin) One who mutters

Balboe, Balbow, Balbowe, Ballbo, Balbino, Balbi, Balbie, Balby

Baldwin (German) A brave friend

Baldwine, Baldwinn, Baldwinne, Baldwen, Baldwenn, Baldwenne, Baldwyn, Baldwynn

Balint (Latin) A healthy and strong man

Balent, Balin, Balen, Balynt, Balyn

Balloch (Scottish) From the grazing land

Bancroft (English) From the bean field

Bancrofte, Banfield, Banfeld, Bankroft, Bankrofte

Bandana (Spanish) A brightly colored headwrap

Bandanah, Bandanna, Bandannah

Bandy (American) A fiesty man

Bandey, Bandi, Bandie, Bandee, Bandea

Bansi (Indian) One who plays the flute

Bansie, Bansy, Bansey, Bansee, Bansea

Bao (Vietnamese / Chinese) To order / one who is prized

Baqir (Arabic) A learned man

Baqeer, Baqear, Baqier, Baqeir, Baqyr, Baqer

Barak (Hebrew) Of the lightning flash

Barrak, Barac, Barrac, Barack, Barrack

Baram (Hebrew) The son of the nation

Barem, Barum, Barom, Barim, Barym

Bard (English) A minstrel; a poet

Barde, Bardo

Barden (English) From the barley valley; from the boar’s valley

Bardon, Bardun, Bardin, Bardyn, Bardan, Bardene

Bardol (Basque) A farmer

Bardo, Bartol

Bardrick (Teutonic) An axe ruler

Bardric, Bardrik, Bardryck, Bardryk, Bardryc, Bardarick, Bardaric, Bardarik

Barek (Arabic) One who is noble

Barec, Bareck

Barend (German) The hard bear

Barende, Barind, Barinde, Barynd, Barynde

Barnett (English) Of honorable birth

Barnet, Baronet, Baronett

Baron (English) A title of nobility

Barron

Barr (English) A lawyer

Barre, Bar

Barra (Gaelic) A fair-haired man

Barrett (German / English) Having the strength of a bear / one who argues

Baret, Barrat, Barratt, Barret, Barrette

Barry (Gaelic) A fair-haired man

Barrey, Barri, Barrie, Barree, Barrea, Barrington, Barryngton, Barringtun

Bartholomew (Aramaic) The son of the farmer

Bart, Bartel, Barth, Barthelemy, Bartho, Barthold, Bartholoma, Bartholomaus, Bartlett, Bartol

Bartlett (French) Form of Bartholomew, meaning “the son of the farmer”

Bartlet, Bartlitt, Bartlit, Bartlytt, Bartlyt

Bartley (English) From the meadow of birch trees

Bartly, Bartli, Bartlie, Bartlee, Bartlea, Bartleah, Bartleigh

Bartoli (Spanish) Form of Bartholomew, meaning “the son of the farmer”

Bartolie, Bartoly, Bartoley, Bartolee, Bartoleigh, Bartolea, Bartolo, Bartolio

Barton (English) From the barley town

Bartun, Barten, Bartan, Bartin, Bartyn

Barwolf (English) The ax-wolf

Barrwolf, Barwulf, Barrwulf

Basant (Arabic) One who smiles often

Basante

Bassett (English) A little person

Baset, Basset, Basett

Basy (American) A homebody

Basey, Basi, Basie, Basee, Basea, Basye

Baurice (American) Form of Maurice, meaning “a dark-skinned man; Moorish”

Baurell, Baureo, Bauricio, Baurids, Baurie, Baurin

Bay (Vietnamese / English) The seventh-born child; born during the month of July / from the bay

Baye, Bae, Bai

Beal (French) A handsome man

Beals, Beale, Beall, Bealle

Beamer (English) One who plays the trumpet

Beamor, Beamir, Beamyr, Beamur, Beamar, Beemer, Beemar, Beemir

Beau (French) A handsome man, an admirer

Bo

Becher (Hebrew) The firstborn son

ˆBeckett (English) From the small stream; from the brook

Becket

Bedar (Arabic) One who is attentive

Beder, Bedor, Bedur, Bedyr, Bedir

Beircheart (Anglo-Saxon) Of the intelligent army

Bela (Slavic) A white-skinned man

Belah, Bella, Bellah

Belden (English) From the beautiful valley

Beldan, Beldon, Beldun, Beldin, Beldyn, Bellden, Belldan, Belldon, Belldun, Belldin, Belldyn

Belen (Greek) Of an arrow

Belin, Belyn, Belan, Belon, Belun

Belindo (English) A handsome and tender man

Belyndo, Belindio, Belyndio, Belindeo, Belyndeo, Belindiyo, Belyndiyo, Belindeyo

Bellarmine (Italian) One who is handsomely armed

Bellarmin, Bellarmeen, Bellarmeene, Bellarmean, Bellarmeane, Bellarmyn, Bellarmyne

Belton (English) From the beautiful town

Bellton, Beltun, Belltun, Belten, Bellten

Belvin (American) Form of Melvin, meaning “a friend who offers counsel”

Belven, Belvyn, Belvon, Belvun, Belvan

Bem (African) A peaceful man

Ben (English) Form of Benjamin, meaning “son of the south; son of the right hand”

Benn, Benni, Bennie, Bennee, Benney, Benny, Bennea, Benno

*TBenjamin (Hebrew) Son of the south; son of the right hand

Ben, Benejamen, Beniamino, Benjaman, Benjamen, Benjamino, Benjamon, Benjiman, Benjimen

ˆBennett (English) Form of Benedict, meaning “one who is blessed”

Benett, Bennet, Benet

Bentley (English) From the meadow of bent grass

Bently, Bentleigh, Bentlee, Bentlie

Berdy (German) Having a brilliant mind

Berdey, Berdee, Berdea, Berdi, Berdie

Beresford (English) From the barley ford

Beresforde, Beresfurd, Beresfurde, Beresferd, Beresferde, Berford, Berforde, Berfurd

Berkeley (English) From the meadow of birch trees

Berkely, Berkeli, Berkelie, Berkelea, Berkeleah, Berkelee, Berkeleigh, Berkley

Bernard (German) As strong and brave as a bear

Barnard, Barnardo, Barnhard, Barnhardo, Bearnard, Bernardo, Bernarr, Bernd

Berry (English) Resembling a berry fruit

Berrey, Berri, Berrie, Berree, Berrea

Bert (English) One who is illustrious

Berte, Berti, Bertie, Bertee, Bertea, Berty, Bertey

Bethel (Hebrew) The house of God

Bethell, Bethele, Bethelle, Betuel, Betuell, Betuele, Betuelle

Bevis (Teutonic) An archer

Beviss, Bevys, Bevyss, Beavis, Beaviss, Beavys, Beavyss

Biagio (Italian) One who has a stutter

Biaggio

Birney (English) From the island with the brook

Birny, Birnee, Birnea, Birni, Birnie

Black (English) A dark-skinned man

Blak, Blac, Blacke

Blackwell (English) From the dark spring

Blackwel, Blackwelle, Blackwele

Blade (English) One who wields a sword or knife

Blayd, Blayde, Blaid, Blaide, Blaed, Blaede

Blagden (English) From the dark valley

Blagdon, Blagdan, Blagdun, Blagdin, Blagdyn

Blaine (Scottish / Irish) A saint’s servant / a thin man

Blayne, Blane, Blain, Blayn, Blaen, Blaene, Blainy, Blainey

Blaise (Latin / American) One with a lisp or a stutter / a fiery man

Blaze, Blaize, Blaiz, Blayze, Blayz, Blaez, Blaeze

*Blake (English) A dark, handsome man

Blayk, Blayke, Blaik, Blaike, Blaek, Blaeke

Bliss (English) Filled with happiness

Blis, Blyss, Blys

Blondell (English) A fair-haired boy

Blondel, Blondele, Blondelle

Boaz (Hebrew) One who is swift

Boaze, Boas, Boase

Bob (English) Form of Robert, meaning “one who is bright with fame”

Bobbi, Bobbie, Bobby, Bobbey, Bobbee, Bobbea

Bogart (French) One who is strong with the bow

Bogaard, Bogaart, Bogaerd, Bogey, Bogie, Bogi, Bogy, Bogee

Bolivar (Spanish) A mighty warrior

Bolevar, Bolivarr, Bolevarr, Bollivar, Bollivarr, Bollevar, Bollevarr

Bonaventure (Latin) One who undertakes a blessed venture

Bonaventura, Buenaventure, Buenaventura, Bueaventure, Bueaventura

Booker (English) One who binds books; a scribe

Bookar, Bookir, Bookyr, Bookur, Bookor

Bosley (English) From the meadow near the forest

Bosly, Boslee, Boslea, Bosleah, Bosleigh, Bosli, Boslie, Bozley

Boston (English) From the town near the forest; from the city of Boston

Bostun, Bostin, Bostyn, Bosten, Bostan

Boyce (French) One who lives near the forest

Boice, Boyse, Boise

Boyd (Celtic) A blond-haired man

Boyde, Boid, Boide, Boyden, Boydan, Boydin, Boydyn, Boydon

Boynton (Irish) From the town near the river Boyne

Boyntun, Boynten, Boyntin, Boyntan, Boyntyn

Bracken (English) Resembling the large fern

Braken, Brackan, Brakan, Brackin, Brakin, Brackyn

Braddock (English) From the broadly spread oak

Bradock, Braddoc, Bradoc, Braddok, Bradok

Braden (Gaelic / English) Resembling salmon / from the wide valley

Bradan, Bradon, Bradin, Bradyn, Braeden, Braddan, Braddin, Brayden

Bradford (English) From the wide ford

Bradforde, Bradferd, Bradferde, Bradfurd

Bradley (English) From the wide meadow

Bradly, Bradlea, Bradleah, Bradlee, Bradleigh, Bradli

Brady (Irish) The son of a large-chested man

Bradey, Bradee, Bradea, Bradi, Bradie, Braidy, Braidey, Braidee

Bramley (English) From the wild gorse meadow; from the raven’s meadow

Bramly, Bramlee, Bramlea,

Bramleah, Bramleigh, Bramli,

Bramlie

Branch (Latin) An extension

Branche

*TBrandon (English) From the broom or gorse hill

Brandun, Brandin, Brandyn, Brandan, Branden, Brannon, Brannun, Brannen

Branson (English) The son of Brand or Brandon

Bransun, Bransen, Bransan, Bransin, Bransyn

Braxton (English) From Brock’s town

Braxtun, Braxten, Braxtan, Braxtyn

*Brayden (Gaelic / English) Form of Braden, meaning “resembling salmon / from the wide valley”

Braydon, Braydan, Braydin, Braydyn

ˆBraylen (American) Combination of Brayden and Lynn

Braylon

Brendan (Irish) Born to royalty; a prince

Brendano, Brenden, Brendin, Brendon, Brendyn, Brendun

Brennan (Gaelic) A sorrowful man; a teardrop

Brenan, Brenn, Brennen, Brennin, Brennon, Brenin, Brennun, Brennyn

Brent (English) From the hill

Brendt, Brennt, Brentan, Brenten, Brentin, Brenton, Brentun, Brentyn

Brett (Latin) A man from Britain or Brittany

Bret, Breton, Brette, Bretton, Brit, Briton, Britt, Brittain

Brewster (English) One who brews

Brewer, Brewstere

*TBrian (Gaelic / Celtic) Of noble birth / having great strength

Briano, Briant, Brien, Brion, Bryan, Bryant, Bryen, Bryent

Briar (English) Resembling a thorny plant

Brier, Bryar, Bryer

Brock (English) Resembling a badger

Broc

Broderick (English) From the wide ridge

Broderik, Broderic, Brodrick, Brodryk, Brodyrc, Brodrik, Broderyc, Brodrig

*Brody (Gaelic / Irish) From the ditch

Brodie, Brodey, Brodi, Brodee

Brogan (Gaelic) One who is sturdy

Broggan, Brogen, Broggen, Brogon, Broggon, Brogun, Broggun, Brogin, Broggin, Brogyn

ˆBrooks (English) From the running stream

Brookes

Bruce (Scottish) A man from Brieuse; one who is well-born; from an influential family

Brouce, Brooce, Bruci, Brucie, Brucey, Brucy

Bruno (German) A brown-haired man

Brunoh, Brunoe, Brunow, Brunowe, Bruin, Bruine, Brunon, Brunun

Bryce (Scottish / Anglo-Saxon) One who is speckled / the son of a nobleman

Brice, Bricio, Brizio, Brycio

Bryson (Welsh) The son of Brice

Brisen, Brysin, Brysun, Brysyn, Brycen

Bud (English) One who is brotherly

Budd, Buddi, Buddie, Buddee, Buddey, Buddy

Budha (Hindi) Another name for the planet Mercury

Budhan, Budhwar

Bulat (Russian) Having great strength

Bulatt

Burbank (English) From the riverbank of burrs

Burrbank, Burhbank

Burgess (German) A free citizen of the town

Burges, Burgiss, Burgis, Burgyss, Burgys, Burgeis

Burne (English) Resembling a bear; from the brook; the brown-haired one

Burn, Beirne, Burnis, Byrn, Byrne, Burns, Byrnes

Burnet (French) Having brown hair

Burnett, Burnete, Burnette, Bernet, Bernett, Bernete, Bernette

Burton (English) From the fortified town

Burtun, Burten, Burtin, Burtyn, Burtan

Butler (English) The keeper of the bottles (wine, liquor)

Buttler, Butlar, Butlor, Butlir, Buttlir, Butlyr

ˆByron (English) One who lives near the cow sheds

Byrom, Beyren, Beyron, Biren, Biron, Buiron, Byram, Byran

C

Cable (French) One who makes rope

Cabel, Caibel, Caible, Caybel, Cayble, Caebel, Caeble, Cabe

Caddis (English) Resembling a worsted fabric

Caddys, Caddiss, Caddice

Cade (English / French) One who is round / of the cask

Caid, Caide, Cayd, Cayde, Caed, Caede

Cadell (Welsh) Having the spirit of battle

Cadel, Caddell, Caddel

Caden (Welsh) Spirit of Battle

Caiden, Cayden

Cadmus (Greek) A man from the east; in mythology, the man who founded Thebes

Cadmar, Cadmo, Cadmos, Cadmuss

Cadogan (Welsh) Having glory and honor during battle

Cadogawn, Cadwgan, Cadwgawn, Cadogaun

Caesar (Latin) An emperor

Caezar, Casar, Cezar, Chezare, Caesarius, Ceasar, Ceazer

Cain (Hebrew) One who wields a spear; something acquired; in the Bible, Adam and Eve’s first son who killed his brother Abel

Cayn, Caen, Cane, Caine, Cayne, Caene

Caird (Scottish) A traveling metal worker

Cairde, Cayrd, Cayrde, Caerd, Caerde

Cairn (Gaelic) From the mound of rocks

Cairne, Cairns, Caern, Caerne, Caernes

Caith (Irish) Of the battlefield

Caithe, Cayth, Caythe, Cathe, Caeth, Caethe

Calbert (English) A cowboy

Calberte, Calburt, Calburte, Calbirt, Calbirte, Calbyrt, Calbyrte

Cale (English) Form of Charles, meaning “one who is manly and strong / a free man”

Cail, Caile, Cayl, Cayle, Cael, Caele

*TCaleb (Hebrew) Resembling a dog

Cayleb, Caileb, Caeleb, Calob, Cailob, Caylob, Caelob, Kaleb

Calian (Native American) A warrior of life

Calien, Calyan, Calyen

Callum (Gaelic) Resembling a dove

Calum

Calvin (French) The little bald one

Cal, Calvyn, Calvon, Calven, Calvan, Calvun, Calvino

Camara (African) One who teaches others

Camden (Gaelic) From the winding valley

Camdene, Camdin, Camdyn, Camdan, Camdon, Camdun

Cameo (English) A small, perfect child

Cammeo

*Cameron (Scottish) Having a crooked nose

Cameren, Cameran, Camerin, Cameryn, Camerun, Camron, Camren, Camran, Tameron

Campbell (Scottish) Having a crooked mouth

Campbel, Cambell, Cambel, Camp, Campe, Cambeul, Cambeull, Campbeul

Candan (Turkish) A sincere man

Canden, Candin, Candyn, Candon, Candun

Cannon (French) An official of the church

Canon, Cannun, Canun, Cannin, Canin

Canyon (Spanish / English) From the footpath / from the deep ravine

Caniyon, Canyun, Caniyun

Capricorn (Latin) The tenth sign of the zodiac; the goat

Cargan (Gaelic) From the small rock

Cargen, Cargon, Cargun, Cargin, Cargyn

Carl (German) Form of Karl, meaning “a free man”

Carel, Carlan, Carle, Carlens, Carlitis, Carlin, Carlo, Carlos

*Carlos (Spanish) Form of Karl, meaning “a free man”

Carolos, Carolo, Carlito

Carlsen (Scandinavian) The son of Carl

Carlssen, Carlson, Carlsson, Carlsun, Carllsun, Carlsin, Carllsin, Carlsyn

Carlton (English) From the free man’s town

Carltun, Carltown, Carston, Carstun, Carstown, Carleton, Carletun, Carlten

Carmichael (Scottish) A follower of Michael

Carmine (Latin / Aramaic) A beautiful song / the color crimson

Carman, Carmen, Carmin, Carmino, Carmyne, Carmon, Carmun, Carmyn

*Carson (Scottish) The son of a marsh dweller

Carsen, Carsun, Carsan, Carsin, Carsyn

*Carter (English) One who transports goods; one who drives a cart

Cartar, Cartir, Cartyr, Cartor, Cartur, Cartere, Cartier, Cartrell

Cartland (English) From Carter’s land

Carteland, Cartlan, Cartlend, Cartelend, Cartlen

Cary (Celtic / Welsh / Gaelic) From the river / from the fort on the hill / having dark features

Carey, Cari, Carie, Caree, Carea, Carry, Carrey, Carri

Case (French) Refers to a chest or box

Cace

Cash (Latin) money

Cassander (Spanish) A brother of heroes

Casander, Casandro, Cassandro, Casandero

Cassius (Latin) One who is empty; hollow; vain

Cassios, Cassio, Cach, Cache, Cashus, Cashos, Cassian, Cassien

Castel (Spanish) From the castle

Castell, Castal, Castall, Castol, Castoll, Castul, Castull, Castil

Castor (Greek) Resembling a beaver; in mythology, one of the Dioscuri

Castur, Caster, Castar, Castir, Castyr, Castorio, Castoreo, Castoro

Cat (American) Resembling the animal

Catt, Chait, Chaite

Cathmore (Irish) A renowned fighter

Cathmor, Cathemore

Cato (Latin) One who is all-knowing

Cayto, Caito, Caeto

Caton (Spanish) One who is knowledgable

Caten, Catun, Catan, Catin, Catyn

Cavell (Teutonic) One who is bold

Cavel, Cavele, Cavelle

Caxton (English) From the lump settlement

Caxtun, Caxten

Celesto (Latin) From heaven

Célestine, Celestino, Celindo, Celestyne, Celestyno

Cephas (Hebrew) As solid as a rock

Cesar (Spanish) form of Caesar, meaning “emperor”

Cesare, Cesaro, Cesario

Chad (English) One who is warlike

Chaddie, Chadd, Chadric, Chadrick, Chadrik, Chadryck, Chadryc, Chadryk

Chadwick (English) From Chad’s dairy farm

Chadwik, Chadwic, Chadwyck, Chadwyk, Chadwyc

Chai (Hebrew) A giver of life

Chaika, Chaim, Cahyim, Cahyyam

Chalkley (English) From the chalk meadow

Chalkly, Chalkleigh, Chalklee, Chalkleah, Chalkli, Chalklie, Chalklea

Champion (English) A warrior; the victor

Champeon, Champiun, Champeun, Champ

Chan (Spanish / Sanskrit) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious” / a shining man

Chayo, Chano, Chawn, Chaun

Chanan (Hebrew) God is compassionate

Chanen, Chanin, Chanyn, Chanun, Chanon

TChance (English) Having good fortune

Chandler (English) One who makes candles

Chandlar, Chandlor

Chaniel (Hebrew) The grace of God

Chanyel, Chaniell, Chanyell

Channing (French / English) An official of the church / resembling a young wolf

Channyng, Canning, Cannyng

Chao (Chinese) The great one

Chappel (English) One who works in the chapel

Capel, Capell, Capello, Cappel, Chappell

*Charles (English / German) One who is manly and strong / a free man

Charls, Chas, Charli, Charlie, Charley, Charly, Charlee, Charleigh, Cale, Chuck, Chick

Charleson (English) The son of Charles

Charlesen, Charlesin, Charlesyn, Charlesan, Charlesun

Charlton (English) From the free man’s town

Charleton, Charltun, Charletun, Charleston, Charlestun

Charro (Spanish) A cowboy

Charo

*TChase (English) A huntsman

Chace, Chasen, Chayce, Chayse, Chaise, Chaice, Chaece, Chaese

Chatwin (English) A warring friend

Chatwine, Chatwinn, Chatwinne, Chatwen, Chatwenn, Chatwenne, Chatwyn, Chatwynn

Chaviv (Hebrew) One who is dearly loved

Chaveev, Chaveav, Chaviev, Chaveiv, Chavyv, Chavivi, Chavivie, Chavivy

Chay (Gaelic) From the fairy place

Chaye, Chae

Chelsey (English) From the landing place for chalk

Chelsee, Chelseigh, Chelsea, Chelsi, Chelsie, Chelsy, Chelcey, Chelcy

Cheslav (Russian) From the fortified camp

Cheslaw

Chester (Latin) From the camp of the soldiers

Chet, Chess, Cheston, Chestar, Chestor, Chestur, Chestir, Chestyr

Chico (Spanish) A boy; a lad

Chien (Vietnamese) A combative man

Chiron (Greek) A wise tutor

Chyron, Chirun, Chyrun

Chogan (Native American) Resembling a blackbird

Chogen, Chogon, Chogun, Chogin, Chogyn

Choni (Hebrew) A gracious man

Chonie, Chony, Choney, Chonee, Chonea

*TChristian (Greek) A follower of Christ

Chrestien, Chretien, Chris, Christan, Christer, Christiano, Cristian

*TChristopher (Greek) One who bears Christ inside

Chris, Kit, Christof, Christofer, Christoffer, Christoforo, Christoforus, Christoph, Christophe, Cristopher, Cristofer

Chuchip (Native American) A deer spirit

Chuck (English) Form of Charles, meaning “one who is manly and strong / a free man”

Chucke, Chucki, Chuckie, Chucky, Chuckey, Chuckee, Chuckea

Chul (Korean) One who stands firm

Chun (Chinese) Born during the spring

Cid (Spanish) A lord

Cyd

Cillian (Gaelic) One who suffers strife

Ciqala (Native American) The little one

Cirrus (Latin) A lock of hair; resembling the cloud

Cyrrus

Clair (Latin) One who is bright

Clare, Clayr, Claer, Clairo, Claro, Claero

Clancy (Celtic) Son of the red-haired warrior

Clancey, Clanci, Clancie, Clancee, Clancea, Clansey, Clansy, Clansi

Clark (English) A cleric; a clerk

Clarke, Clerk, Clerke, Clerc

Claude (English) One who is lame

Claud, Claudan, Claudell, Claidianus, Claudicio, Claudien, Claudino, Claudio

Clay (English) Of the earth’s clay

Clayton (English) From the town settled on clay

Claytun, Clayten, Claytin, Claytyn, Claytan, Cleyton, Cleytun, Cleytan

Cleon (Greek) A well-known man

Cleone, Clion, Clione, Clyon, Clyone

Clifford (English) From the ford near the cliff

Cliff, Clyfford, Cliford, Clyford

Cliffton (English) From the town near the cliff

Cliff, Cliffe, Clyff, Clyffe, Clifft, Clift, Clyfft, Clyft

Clinton (English) From the town on the hill

Clynton, Clintun, Clyntun, Clint, Clynt, Clinte, Clynte

Clive (English) One who lives near the cliff

Clyve, Cleve

Cluny (Irish) From the meadow

Cluney, Cluni, Clunie, Clunee, Clunea, Cluneah

Cobden (English) From the cottage in the valley

Cobdenn, Cobdale, Cobdail, Cobdaile, Cobdell, Cobdel, Cobdayl, Cobdayle

Coby (English) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Cobey

Cody (Irish / English) One who is helpful; a wealthy man / acting as a cushion

Codi, Codie, Codey, Codee, Codeah, Codea, Codier, Codyr

Colbert (French) A famous and bright man

Colvert, Culbert, Colburt, Colbirt, Colbyrt, Colbart, Culburt, Culbirt

Colby (English) From the coal town

Colbey, Colbi, Colbie, Colbee, Collby, Coalby, Colbea, Colbeah

*Cole (English) Having dark features; having coal-black hair

Coley, Coli, Coly, Colie, Colee, Coleigh, Colea, Colson

Coleridge (English) From the dark ridge

Colerige, Colridge, Colrige

Colgate (English) From the dark gate

Colegate, Colgait, Colegait, Colgayt, Colegayt, Colgaet

Colin (Scottish) A young man; a form of Nicholas, meaning “of the victorious people”

Cailean, Colan, Colyn, Colon, Colen, Collin, Collan

ˆColt (English) A young horse; from the coal town

Colte

Colter (English) A horse herdsman

Coltere, Coltar, Coltor, Coltir, Coltyr, Coulter, Coultar, Coultir

*Colton (English) From the coal town

Colten, Coltun, Coltan, Coltin, Coltyn, Coltrain

Comanche (Native American) A tribal name

Comanchi, Comanchie, Comanchee, Comanchea, Comanchy, Comanchey

Comus (Latin) In mythology, the god of mirth and revelry

Comas, Comis, Comys

Conan (English / Gaelic) Resembling a wolf / one who is high and mighty

Conant

Condon (Celtic) A dark, wise man

Condun, Condan, Conden, Condin, Condyn

Cong (Chinese) A clever man

Conn (Irish) The chief

Con

Connecticut (Native American) From the place beside the long river / from the state of Connecticut

Connery (Scottish) A daring man

Connary, Connerie, Conneri, Connerey, Connarie, Connari, Connarey, Conary

*TConnor (Gaelic) A wolf lover

Conor, Conner, Coner, Connar, Conar, Connur, Conur, Connir, Conir

Conroy (Irish) A wise advisor

Conroye, Conroi

Constantine (Latin) One who is steadfast; firm

Dinos

Consuelo (Spanish) One who offers consolation

Consuel, Consuelio, Consueleo, Consueliyo, Consueleyo

Conway (Gaelic) The hound of the plain; from the sacred river

Conwaye, Conwai, Conwae, Conwy

Cook (English) One who prepares meals for others

Cooke

Cooney (Irish) A handsome man

Coony, Cooni, Coonie, Coonee, Coonea

*Cooper (English) One who makes barrels

Coop, Coopar, Coopir, Coopyr, Coopor, Coopur, Coopersmith, Cupere

Corbett (French) Resembling a young raven

Corbet, Corbete, Corbette, Corbit, Corbitt, Corbite, Corbitte

Corcoran (Gaelic) Having a ruddy complexion

Cochran

Cordero (Spanish) Resembling a lamb

Corderio, Corderiyo, Cordereo, Cordereyo

Corey (Irish) From the hollow; of the churning waters

Cory, Cori, Corie, Coree, Corea, Correy, Corry, Corri

Coriander (Greek) A romantic man; resembling the spice

Coryander, Coriender, Coryender

Corlan (Irish) One who wields a spear

Corlen, Corlin, Corlyn, Corlon, Corlun

Corrado (German) A bold counselor

Corrade, Corradeo, Corradio

Corridon (Irish) One who wields a spear

Corridan, Corridun, Corriden, Corridin, Corridyn

Cortez (Spanish) A courteous man

Cortes

Cosmo (Greek) The order of the universe

Cosimo, Cosmé, Cosmos, Cosmas, Cozmo, Cozmos, Cozmas

Cotton (American) Resembling or farmer of the plant

Cottin, Cotten, Cottyn, Cottun, Cottan

Courtney (English) A courteous man; courtly

Cordney, Cordni, Cortenay, Corteney, Cortni, Cortnee, Cortneigh, Cortney

Covert (English) One who provides shelter

Couvert

Covey (English) A brood of birds

Covy, Covi, Covie, Covee, Covea, Covvey, Covvy, Covvi

Covington (English) From the town near the cave

Covyngton, Covingtun, Covyngtun

Cox (English) A coxswain

Coxe, Coxi, Coxie, Coxey, Coxy, Coxee, Coxea

Coyle (Irish) A leader during battle

Coyl, Coil, Coile

Craig (Gaelic) From the rocks; from the crag

Crayg, Craeg, Craige, Crayge, Craege, Crage, Crag

Crandell (English) From the valley of cranes

Crandel, Crandale, Crandail, Crandaile, Crandayl, Crandayle, Crandael, Crandaele

Crawford (English) From the crow’s ford

Crawforde, Crawferd, Crawferde, Crawfurd, Crawfurde

Creed (Latin) A guiding principle; a belief

Creede, Cread, Creade, Creedon, Creadon, Creedun, Creadun, Creedin

Creek (English) From the small stream

Creeke, Creak, Creake, Creik, Creike

Creighton (Scottish) From the border town

Creightun, Crayton, Craytun, Craiton, Craitun, Craeton, Craetun, Crichton

Crescent (French) One who creates; increasing; growing

Creissant, Crescence, Cressant, Cressent, Crescant

Cruz (Spanish) Of the cross

Cuarto (Spanish) The fourth-born child

Cuartio, Cuartiyo, Cuarteo

ˆCullen (Gaelic) A good-looking young man

Cullin, Cullyn, Cullan, Cullon, Cullun

Cunningham (Gaelic) From the village of milk

Conyngham, Cuningham, Cunnyngham, Cunyngham

Curcio (French) One who is courteous

Curceo

Cuthbert (English) One who is bright and famous

Cuthbeorht, Cuthburt, Cuthbirt, Cuthbyrt

Cyneley (English) From the royal meadow

Cynely, Cyneli, Cynelie, Cynelee, Cynelea, Cyneleah, Cyneleigh

Czar (Russian) An emperor

D

Dacey (Gaelic / Latin) A man from the south / a man from Dacia

Dacy, Dacee, Dacea, Daci, Dacie, Daicey, Daicy

Dack (English) From the French town of Dax

Dacks, Dax

Daedalus (Greek) A craftsman

Daldalos, Dedalus

Dag (Scandinavian) Born during the daylight

Dagney, Dagny, Dagnee, Dagnea, Dagni, Dagnie, Daeg, Dagget

Daijon (American) A gift of hope

Dayjon, Daejon, Dajon

Dainan (Australian) A kind-hearted man

Dainen, Dainon, Dainun, Dainyn, Dainin, Daynan, Daynen, Daynon

Daire (Irish) A wealthy man

Dair, Daere, Daer, Dayr, Dayre, Dare, Dari, Darie

Daivat (Hindi) A powerful man

Dakarai (African) Filled with happiness

Dakota (Native American) A friend to all

Daccota, Dakoda, Dakodah, Dakotah, Dakoeta, Dekota, Dekohta, Dekowta

Dallan (Irish) One who is blind

Dalan, Dallen, Dalen, Dalin, Dallin, Dallyn, Dalyn, Dallon, Dalon, Dallun, Dalun

Dallas (Scottish) From the dales

Dalles, Dallis, Dallys, Dallos

Dalton (English) from the town in the valley

Daltun, Dalten, Daltan, Daltin, Daltyn, Daleten, Dalte, Daulten

Damario (Greek / Spanish) Resembling a calf / one who is gentle

Damarios, Damarius, Damaro, Damero, Damerio, Damereo, Damareo, Damerios

Damian (Greek) One who tames or subdues others

Daemon, Daimen, Daimon, Daman, Damen, Dameon, Damiano, Damianos

Dane (English) A man from Denmark

Dain, Daine, Dayn, Dayne

Danely (Scandinavian) A man from Denmark

Daneley, Daneli, Danelie, Danelee, Daneleigh, Danelea, Daineley, Dainely

Daniachew (African) A mediator

*TDaniel (Hebrew) God is my judge

Dan, Danal, Daneal, Danek, Danell, Danial, Daniele, Danil, Danilo

Danso (African) A reliable man

Dansoe, Dansow, Dansowe

Dante (Latin) An enduring man; everlasting

Dantae, Dantay, Dantel, Daunte, Dontae, Dontay, Donte, Dontae

Daoud (Arabian) Form of David, meaning “the beloved one”

Daoude, Dawud, Doud, Daud, Da’ud

Daphnis (Greek) In mythology, the son of Hermes

Daphnys

Dar (Hebrew) Resembling a pearl

Darr

Darcel (French) Having dark features

Darcell, Darcele, Darcelle, Darcio, Darceo

Dardanus (Greek) In mythology, the founder of Troy

Dardanio, Dardanios, Dardanos, Dard, Darde

Darek (English) Form of Derek, meaning “the ruler of the tribe”

Darrek, Darec, Darrec, Darreck, Dareck

Darion (Greek) A gift

Darian, Darien, Dariun, Darrion, Darrian, Darrien, Daryon, Daryan

Darius (Greek) A kingly man; one who is wealthy

Darias, Dariess, Dario, Darious, Darrius, Derrius, Derrious, Derrias

Darlen (American) A sweet man; a darling

Darlon, Darlun, Darlan, Darlin, Darlyn

Darnell (English) From the hidden place

Darnall, Darneil, Darnel, Darnele, Darnelle

Darold (English) Form of Harold, meaning “the ruler of an army”

Darrold, Derald, Derrald, Derold, Derrold

Darren (Gaelic / English) A great man / a gift from God

Darran, Darrin, Darryn, Darron, Darrun, Daren, Darin, Daran

Dart (English / American) From the river / one who is fast

Darte, Darrt, Darrte, Darti, Dartie, Dartee, Dartea, Darty

Darvell (French) From the eagle town

Darvel, Darvele, Darvelle

Dasras (Indian) A handsome man

Dasya (Indian) A servant

*TDavid (Hebrew) The beloved one

Dave, Davey, Davi, Davidde, Davide, Davie, Daviel, Davin, Daoud

Davis (English) The son of David

Davies, Daviss, Davys, Davyss

Davu (African) Of the beginning

Davue, Davoo, Davou, Davugh

Dawson (English) The son of David

Dawsan, Dawsen, Dawsin, Dawsun

Dax (French) From the French town Dax

Daxton

Dayton (English) From the sunny town

Deacon (Greek) The dusty one; a servant

Deecon, Deakon, Deekon, Deacun, Deecun, Deakun, Deekun, Deacan

Dean (English) From the valley; a church official

Deane, Deen, Deene, Dene, Deans, Deens, Deani, Deanie

DeAndré (American) A manly man

D’Andre, DeAndrae, DeAndray, Diandray, Diondrae, Diondray

Dearon (American) One who is much loved

Dearan, Dearen, Dearin, Dearyn, Dearun

Decker (German / Hebrew) One who prays / a piercing man

Deker, Decer, Dekker, Deccer, Deck, Decke

Declan (Irish) The name of a saint

Dedrick (English) Form of Dietrich, meaning “the ruler of the tribe”

Dedryck, Dedrik, Dedryk, Dedric, Dedryc

Deegan (Irish) A black-haired man

Deagan, Degan, Deegen, Deagen, Degen, Deegon, Deagon, Degon

Deinorus (American) A lively man

Denorius, Denorus, Denorios, Deinorius, Deinorios

Dejuan (American) A talkative man

Dejuane, Dewon, Dewonn, Dewan, Dewann, Dwon, Dwonn, Dajuan

Delaney (Irish / French) The dark challenger / from the elder-tree grove

Delany, Delanee, Delanea, Delani, Delanie, Delainey, Delainy, Delaini

Delaware (English) From the state of Delaware

Delawair, Delaweir, Delwayr, Delawayre, Delawaire, Delawaer, Delawaere

Delius (Greek) A man from Delos

Delios, Delos, Delus, Delo

Dell (English) From the small valley

Delle, Del

Delmon (English) A man of the mountain

Delmun, Delmen, Delmin, Delmyn, Delmont, Delmonte, Delmond, Delmonde

Delsi (American) An easygoing guy

Delsie, Delsy, Delsey, Delsee, Delsea, Delci, Delcie, Delcee

Delvin (English) A godly friend

Delvinn, Delvinne, Delvyn, Delvynn, Delvynne, Delven, Delvenn, Delvenne

Demarcus (American) The son of Marcus

DeMarcus, DaMarkiss, DeMarco, Demarkess, DeMarko, Demarkus, DeMarques, DeMarquez

Dembe (African) A peaceful man

Dembi, Dembie, Dembee, Dembea, Dembey, Demby

Denali (American) From the national park

Denalie, Denaly, Denaley, Denalee, Denalea, Denaleigh

Denley (English) From the meadow near the valley

Denly, Denlea, Denleah, Denlee, Denleigh, Denli, Denlie

Denman (English) One who lives in the valley

Denmann, Denmin, Denmyn, Denmen, Denmon, Denmun

Dennis (French) A follower of Dionysus

Den, Denies, Denis, Dennes, Dennet, Denney, Dennie, Denys, Dennys

Dennison (English) The son of Dennis

Denison, Dennisun, Denisun, Dennisen, Denisen, Dennisan, Denisan

Deo (Greek) A godly man

Deonte (French) An outgoing man

Deontay, Deontaye, Deontae, Dionte, Diontay, Diontaye, Diontae

Deotis (American) A learned man; a scholar

Deotiss, Deotys, Deotyss, Deotus, Deotuss

Derek (English) The ruler of the tribe

Dereck, Deric, Derick, Derik, Deriq, Derk, Derreck, Derrek, Derrick

Dervin (English) A gifted friend

Dervinn, Dervinne, Dervyn, Dervynn, Dervynne, Dervon, Dervan, Dervun

Deshan (Hindi) Of the nation

Deshal, Deshad

Desiderio (Latin) One who is desired; hoped for

Derito, Desi, Desideratus, Desiderios, Desiderius, Desiderus, Dezi, Diderot

Desmond (Gaelic) A man from South Munster

Desmonde, Desmund, Desmunde, Dezmond, Dezmonde, Dezmund, Dezmunde, Desmee

Desperado (Spanish) A renegade

Destin (French) Recognizing one’s certain fortune; fate

Destyn, Deston, Destun, Desten, Destan

Destrey (American) A cowboy

Destry, Destree, Destrea, Destri, Destrie

Deutsch (German) A German

Devanshi (Hindi) A divine messenger

Devanshie, Devanshy, Devanshey, Devanshee

Devante (Spanish) One who fights wrongdoing

Deverell (French) From the riverbank

Deverel, Deveral, Deverall, Devereau, Devereaux, Devere, Deverill, Deveril

Devlin (Gaelic) Having fierce bravery; a misfortunate man

Devlyn, Devlon, Devlen, Devlan, Devlun

Devon (English) From the beautiful farmland; of the divine

Devan, Deven, Devenn, Devin, Devonn, Devone, Deveon, Devonne

Dewitt (Flemish) A blond-haired man

DeWitt, Dewytt, DeWytt, Dewit, DeWit, Dewyt, DeWyt

Dexter (Latin) A right-handed man; one who is skillful

Dextor, Dextar, Dextur, Dextir, Dextyr, Dexton, Dextun, Dexten

Dhyanesh (Indian) One who meditates

Dhianesh, Dhyaneshe, Dhianeshe

Dice (American) A gambling man

Dyce

Dichali (Native American) One who talks a lot

Dichalie, Dichaly, Dichaley, Dichalee, Dichalea, Dichaleigh

*Diego (Spanish) Form of James, meaning “he who supplants”

Dyego, Dago

Diesel (American) Having great strength

Deisel, Diezel, Deizel, Dezsel

Dietrich (German) The ruler of the tribe

Dedrick

Digby (Norse) From the town near the ditch

Digbey, Digbee, Digbea, Digbi, Digbie

Diji (African) A farmer

Dijie, Dijee, Dijea, Dijy, Dijey

Dillon (Gaelic) Resembling a lion; a faithful man

Dillun, Dillen, Dillan, Dillin, Dillyn, Dilon, Dilan, Dilin

Dino (Italian) One who wields a little sword

Dyno, Dinoh, Dynoh, Deano, Deanoh, Deeno, Deenoh, Deino

Dinos (Greek) Form of Constantine, meaning “one who is steadfast; firm”

Dynos, Deanos, Deenos, Deinos, Dinose, Dinoz

Dins (American) One who climbs to the top

Dinz, Dyns, Dynz

Dionysus (Greek) The god of wine and revelry

Dion, Deion, Deon, Deonn, Deonys, Deyon, Diandre

Dior (French) The golden one

D’Or, Diorr, Diorre, Dyor, Deor, Dyorre, Deorre

Diron (American) Form of Darren, meaning “a great man / a gift from God”

Dirun, Diren, Diran, Dirin, Diryn, Dyron, Dyren

Dixon (English) The son of Dick

Dixen, Dixin, Dixyn, Dixan, Dixun

Doane (English) From the rolling hills

Doan

Dobber (American) An independent man

Dobbar, Dobbor, Dobbur, Dobbir, Dobbyr

Dobbs (English) A fiery man

Dobbes, Dobes, Dobs

Domevlo (African) One who doesn’t judge others

Domivlo, Domyvlo

Domingo (Spanish) Born on a Sunday

Domyngo, Demingo, Demyngo

*Dominic (Latin) A lord

Demenico, Dom, Domenic, Domenico, Domenique, Domini, Dominick, Dominico

Domnall (Gaelic) A world ruler

Domhnall, Domnull, Domhnull

Don (Scottish) Form of Donald, meaning “ruler of the world”

Donn, Donny, Donney, Donnie, Donni, Donnee, Donnea, Donne

Donald (Scottish) Ruler of the world

Don, Donold, Donuld, Doneld, Donild, Donyld

Donato (Italian) A gift from God

Donovan (Irish) A brown-haired chief

Donavan, Donavon, Donevon, Donovyn

Dor (Hebrew) Of this generation

Doram, Doriel, Dorli, Dorlie, Dorlee, Dorlea, Dorleigh, Dorly

Doran (Irish) A stranger; one who has been exiled

Doren, Dorin, Doryn

Dorsey (Gaelic) From the fortress near the sea

Dorsy, Dorsee, Dorsea, Dorsi, Dorsie

Dost (Arabic) A beloved friend

Doste, Daust, Dauste, Dawst, Dawste

Dotson (English) The son of Dot

Dotsen, Dotsan, Dotsin, Dotsyn, Dotsun, Dottson, Dottsun, Dottsin

Dove (American) A peaceful man

Dovi, Dovie, Dovy, Dovey, Dovee, Dovea

Drade (American) A serious-minded man

Draid, Draide, Drayd, Drayde, Draed, Draede, Dradell, Dradel

Drake (English) Resembling a dragon

Drayce, Drago, Drakie

Drew (Welsh) One who is wise

Drue, Dru

Driscoll (Celtic) A mediator; one who is sorrowful; a messenger

Dryscoll, Driscol, Dryscol, Driskoll, Dryskoll, Driskol, Dryskol, Driskell

Druce (Gaelic / English) A wise man; a druid / the son of Drew

Drews, Drewce, Druece, Druse, Druson, Drusen

Drummond (Scottish) One who lives on the ridge

Drummon, Drumond, Drumon, Drummund, Drumund, Drummun

Duane (Gaelic) A dark or swarthy man

Dewain, Dewayne, Duante, Duayne, Duwain, Duwaine, Duwayne, Dwain

Dublin (Irish) From the capital of Ireland

Dublyn, Dublen, Dublan, Dublon, Dublun

Duc (Vietnamese) One who has upstanding morals

Due (Vietnamese) A virtuous man

Duke (English) A title of nobility; a leader

Dooke, Dook, Duki, Dukie, Dukey, Duky, Dukee, Dukea

Dumi (African) One who inspires others

Dumie, Dumy, Dumey, Dumee, Dumea

Dumont (French) Man of the mountain

Dumonte, Dumount, Dumounte

Duncan (Scottish) A dark warrior

Dunkan, Dunckan, Dunc, Dunk, Dunck

Dundee (Scottish) From the town on the Firth of Tay

Dundea, Dundi, Dundie, Dundy, Dundey

Dung (Vietnamese) A brave man; a heroic man

Dunton (English) From the town on the hill

Duntun, Dunten, Duntan, Duntin, Duntyn

Durin (Norse) In mythology, one of the fathers of the dwarves

Duryn, Duren, Duran, Duron, Durun

Durjaya (Hindi) One who is difficult to defeat

Durrell (English) One who is strong and protective

Durrel, Durell, Durel

Dustin (English / German) From the dusty area / a courageous warrior

Dustyn, Dusten, Dustan, Duston, Dustun, Dusty, Dustey, Dusti

Duvall (French) From the valley

Duval, Duvale

Dwade (English) A dark traveler

Dwaid, Dwaide, Dwayd, Dwayde, Dwaed, Dwaede

Dwight (Flemish) A white- or blond-haired man

Dwite, Dwhite, Dwyght, Dwighte

Dyami (Native American) Resembling an eagle

Dyamie, Dyamy, Dyamey, Dyamee, Dyamea, Dyame

Dyer (English) A creative man

Dier, Dyar, Diar, Dy, Dye,

Di, Die

*TDylan (Welsh) Son of the sea

Dyllan, Dylon, Dyllon, Dylen, Dyllen, Dylun, Dyllun, Dylin

Dzigbode (African) One who is patient

E

Eagan (Irish) A fiery man

Eegan, Eagen, Eegen, Eagon, Eegon, Eagun, Eegun

Eagle (Native American) Resembling the bird

Eegle, Eagel, Eegel

Eamon (Irish) Form of Edmund, meaning “a wealthy protector”

Eaman, Eamen, Eamin, Eamyn, Eamun, Eamonn, Eames, Eemon

Ean (Gaelic) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Eion, Eyan, Eyon, Eian

Earl (English) A nobleman

Earle, Erle, Erl, Eorl

Easey (American) An easygoing man

Easy, Easi, Easie, Easee, Easea, Eazey, Eazy, Eazi

Eastman (English) A man from the east

East, Easte, Eeste

ˆEaston (English) Eastern place.

Eastan, Easten, Eastyn

Eckhard (German) Of the brave sword point

Eckard, Eckardt, Eckhardt, Ekkehard, Ekkehardt, Ekhard, Ekhardt

Ed (English) Form of Edward, meaning “a wealthy protector”

Edd, Eddi, Eddie, Eddy, Eddey, Eddee, Eddea, Edi

Edan (Celtic) One who is full of fire

Edon, Edun

Edbert (English) One who is prosperous and bright

Edberte, Edburt, Edburte, Edbirt, Edbirte, Edbyrt, Edbyrte

Edenson (English) Son of Eden

Eadenson, Edensun, Eadensun, Edinson

Edgar (English) A powerful and wealthy spearman

Eadger, Edgardo, Edghur, Edger

Edison (English) Son of Edward

Eddison, Edisun, Eddisun, Edisen, Eddisen, Edisyn, Eddisyn, Edyson

Edlin (Anglo-Saxon) A wealthy friend

Edlinn, Edlinne, Edlyn, Edlynn, Edlynne, Eadlyn, Eadlin, Edlen

Edmund (English) A wealthy protector

Ed, Eddie, Edmond, Eamon

Edom (Hebrew) A red-haired man

Edum, Edam, Edem, Edim, Edym

Edred (Anglo-Saxon) A king

Edread, Edrid, Edryd

Edward (English) A wealthy protector

Ed, Eadward, Edik, Edouard, Eduard, Eduardo, Edvard, Edvardas, Edwardo

Edwardson (English) The son of Edward

Edwardsun, Eadwardsone, Eadwardsun

Edwin (English) A wealthy friend

Edwinn, Edwinne, Edwine, Edwyn, Edwynn, Edwynne, Edwen, Edwenn

Effiom (African) Resembling a crocodile

Efiom, Effyom, Efyom, Effeom, Efeom

Efigenio (Greek) Form of Eugene, meaning “a well-born man”

Ephigenio, Ephigenios, Ephigenius, Efigenios

Efrain (Spanish) Form of Ephraim, meaning “one who is fertile; productive”

Efraine, Efrayn, Efrayne, Efraen, Efraene, Efrane

Efrat (Hebrew) One who is honored

Efratt, Ephrat, Ephratt

Egesa (Anglo-Saxon) One who creates terror

Egessa, Egeslic, Egeslick, Egeslik

Eghert (German) An intelligent man

Egherte, Eghurt, Eghurte, Eghirt, Eghirte, Eghyrt

Egidio (Italian) Resembling a young goat

Egydio, Egideo, Egydeo, Egidiyo, Egydiyo, Egidius

Eilert (Scandinavian) Of the hard point

Elert, Eilart, Elart, Eilort, Elort, Eilurt, Elurt, Eilirt

Eilon (Hebrew) From the oak tree

Eilan, Eilin, Eilyn, Eilen, Eilun

Einar (Scandinavian) A leading warrior

Einer, Ejnar, Einir, Einyr, Einor, Einur, Ejnir, Ejnyr

Einri (Teutonic) An intelligent man

Einrie, Einry, Einrey, Einree, Einrea

Eisig (Hebrew) One who laughs often

Eisyg

Eladio (Spanish) A man from Greece

Eladeo, Eladiyo, Eladeyo

Elbert (English / German) A well-born man / a bright man

Elberte, Elburt, Elburte, Elbirt, Elbirte, Ethelbert, Ethelburt, Ethelbirt

Eldan (English) From the valley of the elves

Eldon (English) From the sacred hill

Eldun

Eldorado (Spanish) The golden man

Eldred (English) An old, wise advisor

Eldrid, Eldryd, Eldrad, Eldrod, Edlrud, Ethelred

Eldrick (English) An old, wise ruler

Eldrik, Eldric, Eldryck, Eldryk, Eldryc, Eldrich

Eleazar (Hebrew) God will help

Elazar, Eleasar, Eliezer, Elazaro, Eleazaro, Elazer

*Eli (Hebrew) One who has ascended; my God on High

Ely

Eliachim (Hebrew) God will establish

Eliakim, Elyachim, Elyakim, Eliakym

Elian (Spanish) A spirited man

Elyan, Elien, Elyen, Elion, Elyon, Eliun, Elyun

Elias (Hebrew) Form of Elijah, meaning “Jehovah is my god”

Eliyas

Elihu (Hebrew) My God is He

Elyhu, Elihue, Elyhue

*TElijah (Hebrew) Jehovah is my God

Elija, Eliyahu, Eljah, Elja, Elyjah, Elyja, Elijuah, Elyjuah

Elimu (African) Having knowledge of science

Elymu, Elimue, Elymue, Elimoo, Elymoo

Elisha (Hebrew) God is my salvation

Elisee, Eliseo, Elisher, Eliso, Elisio, Elysha, Elysee, Elyseo

Elliott (English) Form of Elijah, meaning “Jehovah is my God”

Eliot, Eliott, Elliot, Elyot

Ellory (Cornish) Resembling a swan

Ellorey, Elloree, Ellorea, Ellori, Ellorie, Elory, Elorey

Ellsworth (English) From the nobleman’s estate

Elsworth, Ellswerth, Elswerth, Ellswirth, Elswirth, Elzie

Elman (English) A nobleman

Elmann, Ellman, Ellmann

Elmo (English / Latin) A protector / an amiable man

Elmoe, Elmow, Elmowe

Elmot (American) A lovable man

Elmott, Ellmot, Ellmott

Elof (Swedish) The only heir

Eluf, Eloff, Eluff, Elov, Ellov, Eluv, Elluv

Elois (German) A famous warrior

Eloys, Eloyis, Elouis

Elpidio (Spanish) A fearless man; having heart

Elpydio, Elpideo, Elpydeo, Elpidios, Elpydios, Elpidius

Elroy (Irish / English) A red-haired young man / a king

Elroi, Elroye, Elric, Elryc, Elrik, Elryk, Elrick, Elryck

Elston (English) From the nobleman’s town

Ellston, Elstun, Ellstun, Elson, Ellson, Elsun, Ellsun

Elton (English) From the old town

Ellton, Eltun, Elltun, Elten, Ellten, Eltin, Elltin, Eltyn

Eluwilussit (Native American) A holy man

Elvey (English) An elf warrior

Elvy, Elvee, Elvea, Elvi, Elvie

Elvis (Scandinavian) One who is wise

Elviss, Elvys, Elvyss

Elzie (English) Form of Ellsworth, meaning “from the nobleman’s estate”

Elzi, Elzy, Elzey, Elzee, Elzea, Ellzi, Ellzie, Ellzee

Emest (German) One who is serious

Emeste, Emesto, Emestio, Emestiyo, Emesteo, Emesteyo, Emo, Emst

Emil (Latin) One who is eager; an industrious man

Emelen, Emelio, Emile, Emilian, Emiliano, Emilianus, Emilio, Emilion

ˆEmiliano (Spanish) form of Emil, meaning “one who is eager”

Emmanuel (Hebrew) God is with us

Manuel, Manny, Em, Eman, Emmannuel

ˆEmmett (German) A universal man

Emmet, Emmit, Emmitt, Emmot

Emrys (Welsh) An immortal man

Enapay (Native American) A brave man

Enapaye, Enapai, Enapae

Enar (Swedish) A great warrior

Ener, Enir, Enyr, Enor, Enur

Engelbert (German) As bright as an angel

Englebert, Englbert, Engelburt, Engleburt, Englburt, Englebirt, Engelbirt, Englbirt

Enoch (Hebrew) One who is dedicated to God

Enoc, Enok, Enock

Enrique (Spanish) The ruler of the estate

Enrico, Enriko, Enricko, Enriquez, Enrikay, Enreekay, Enrik, Enric

Enyeto (Native American) One who walks like a bear

Enzo (Italian) The ruler of the estate

Enzio, Enzeo, Enziyo, Enzeyo

Eoin Baiste (Irish) Refers to John the Baptist

Ephraim (Hebrew) One who is fertile; productive

Eff, Efraim, Efram, Efrem, Efrain

*Eric (Scandinavian) Ever the ruler

Erek, Erich, Erick, Erik, Eriq, Erix, Errick, Eryk

Ernest (English) One who is sincere and determined; serious

Earnest, Ernesto, Ernestus, Ernst, Erno, Ernie, Erni, Erney

Eron (Spanish) Form of Aaron, meaning “one who is exalted”

Erun, Erin, Eran, Eren, Eryn

Errigal (Gaelic) From the small church

Errigel, Errigol, Errigul, Errigil, Errigyl, Erigal, Erigel, Erigol

Erskine (Gaelic) From the high cliff

Erskin, Erskyne, Erskyn, Erskein, Erskeine, Erskien, Erskiene

Esam (Arabic) A safeguard

Essam

Esben (Scandinavian) Of God

Esbin, Esbyn, Esban, Esbon, Esbun

Esmé (French) One who is esteemed

Esmay, Esmaye, Esmai, Esmae, Esmeling, Esmelyng

Esmun (American) A kind man

Esmon, Esman, Esmen, Esmin, Esmyn

Esperanze (Spanish) Filled with hope

Esperance, Esperence, Esperenze, Esperanzo, Esperenzo

Estcott (English) From the eastern cottage

Estcot

Esteban (Spanish) One who is crowned in victory

Estebon, Estevan, Estevon, Estefan, Estefon, Estebe, Estyban, Estyvan

*TEthan (Hebrew) One who is firm and steadfast

Ethen, Ethin, Ethyn, Ethon, Ethun, Eitan, Etan, Eithan

Ethanael (American) God has given me strength

Ethaniel, Ethaneal, Ethanail, Ethanale

Ethel (Hebrew) One who is noble

Ethal, Etheal

Etlelooaat (Native American) One who shouts

Eudocio (Greek) One who is respected

Eudoceo, Eudociyo, Eudoceyo, Eudoco

*Eugene (Greek) A well-born man

Eugean, Eugenie, Ugene, Efigenio, Gene, Owen

Eulogio (Greek) A reasonable man

Eulogiyo, Eulogo, Eulogeo, Eulogeyo

Euodias (Greek) Having good fortune

Euodeas, Euodyas

Euphemios (Greek) One who is well-spoken

Eufemio, Eufemius, Euphemio, Eufemios, Euphemius, Eufemius

Euphrates (Turkish) From the great river

Eufrates, Euphraites, Eufraites, Euphraytes, Eufraytes

Eusebius (Greek) One who is devout

Esabio, Esavio, Esavius, Esebio, Eusabio, Eusaio, Eusebio, Eusebios

Eustace (Greek) Having an abundance of grapes

Eustache, Eustachios, Eustachius, Eustachy, Eustaquio, Eustashe, Eustasius, Eustatius

*Evan (Welsh) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Evann, Evans, Even, Evin, Evon, Evyn, Evian, Evien

Evander (Greek) A benevolent man

Evandor, Evandar, Evandir, Evandur, Evandyr

ˆEverett (English) Form of Everhard, meaning “as strong as a bear”

Evett (American) A bright man

Evet, Evatt, Evat, Evitt, Evit, Evytt, Evyt

Eyal (Hebrew) Having great strength

Eze (African) A king

Ezeji (African) The king of yams

Ezejie, Ezejy, Ezejey, Ezejee, Ezejea

Ezekiel (Hebrew) Strengthened by God

Esequiel, Ezechiel, Eziechiele, Eziequel, Ezequiel, Ezekial, Ezekyel, Esquevelle, Zeke

F

Factor (English) A businessman

Facter, Factur, Factir, Factyr, Factar

Fairbairn (Scottish) A fair-haired boy

Fayrbairn, Faerbairn, Fairbaern, Fayrbaern, Faerbaern, Fairbayrn, Fayrbayrn, Faerbayrn

Fairbanks (English) From the bank along the path

Fayrbanks, Faerbanks, Farebanks

Faisal (Arabic) One who is decisive; resolute

Faysal, Faesal, Fasal, Feisal, Faizal, Fasel, Fayzal, Faezal

Fakhir (Arabic) A proud man

Fakheer, Fakhear, Fakheir, Fakhier, Fakhyr, Faakhir, Faakhyr, Fakhr

Fakih (Arabic) A legal expert

Fakeeh, Fakeah, Fakieh, Fakeih, Fakyh

Falco (Latin) Resembling a falcon; one who works with falcons

Falcon, Falconer, Falconner, Falk, Falke, Falken, Falkner, Faulconer

Fam (American) A family-oriented man

Fang (Scottish) From the sheep pen

Faing, Fayng, Faeng

Faraji (African) One who provides consolation

Farajie, Farajy, Farajey, Farajee, Farajea

Fardoragh (Irish) Having dark features

Fargo (American) One who is jaunty

Fargoh, Fargoe, Fargouh

Farha (Arabic) Filled with happiness

Farhah, Farhad, Farhan, Farhat, Farhani, Farhanie, Farhany, Farhaney

Fariq (Arabic) One who holds rank as lieutenant general

Fareeq, Fareaq, Fareiq, Farieq, Faryq, Farik, Fareek, Fareak

Farnell (English) From the fern hill

Farnel, Farnall, Farnal, Fernauld, Farnauld, Fernald, Farnald

Farold (English) A mighty traveler

Farould, Farald, Farauld, Fareld

Farran (Irish / Arabic / English) Of the land / a baker / one who is adventurous

Fairran, Fayrran, Faerran, Farren, Farrin, Farron, Ferrin, Ferron

Farrar (English) A blacksmith

Farar, Farrer, Farrier, Ferrar, Ferrars, Ferrer, Ferrier, Farer

Farro (Italian) Of the grain

Farroe, Faro, Faroe, Farrow, Farow

Fatik (Indian) Resembling a crystal

Fateek, Fateak, Fatyk, Fatiek, Fateik

Faust (Latin) Having good luck

Fauste, Faustino, Fausto, Faustos, Faustus, Fauston, Faustin, Fausten

Fawcett (American) An audacious man

Fawcet, Fawcette, Fawcete, Fawce, Fawci, Fawcie, Fawcy, Fawcey

Fawwaz (Arabic) A successful man

Fawaz, Fawwad, Fawad

Fay (Irish) Resembling a raven

Faye, Fai, Fae, Feich

Februus (Latin) A pagan god

Fedor (Russian) A gift from God

Faydor, Feodor, Fyodor, Fedyenka, Fyodr, Fydor, Fjodor

Feechi (African) One who worships God

Feechie, Feechy, Feechey, Feechee, Feachi, Feachie

Feivel (Hebrew) The brilliant one

Feival, Feivol, Feivil, Feivyl, Feivul, Feiwel, Feiwal, Feiwol

Felim (Gaelic) One who is always good

Felym, Feidhlim, Felimy, Felimey, Felimee, Felimea, Felimi, Felimie

Felipe (Spanish) Form of Phillip, meaning “one who loves horses”

Felippe, Filip, Filippo, Fillip, Flip, Fulop, Fullop, Fulip

Felix (Latin) One who is happy and prosperous

Felton (English) From the town near the field

Feltun, Felten, Feltan, Feltyn, Feltin

Fenn (English) From the marsh

Fen

Ferdinand (German) A courageous voyager

Ferdie, Ferdinando, Fernando

Fergus (Gaelic) The first and supreme choice

Fearghas, Fearghus, Feargus, Fergie, Ferguson, Fergusson, Furgus, Fergy

Ferrell (Irish) A brave man; a hero

Ferell, Ferel, Ferrel

Fiacre (Celtic) Resembling a raven

Fyacre, Fiacra, Fyacra, Fiachra, Fyachra, Fiachre, Fyachre

Fielding (English) From the field

Fieldyng, Fielder, Field, Fielde, Felding, Feldyng, Fields

Fiero (Spanish) A fiery man

Fyero

Finbar (Irish) A fair-haired man

Finnbar, Finnbarr, Fionn, Fionnbharr, Fionnbar, Fionnbarr, Fynbar, Fynnbar

Finch (English) Resembling the small bird

Fynch, Finche, Fynche, Finchi, Finchie, Finchy, Finchey, Finchee

Fineas (Egyptian) A dark-skinned man

Fyneas, Finius, Fynius

Finian (Irish) A handsome man; fair

Finan, Finnian, Fionan, Finien, Finnien, Finghin, Finneen, Fineen

Finn (Gaelic) A fair-haired man

Fin, Fynn, Fyn, Fingal, Fingall

Finnegan (Irish) A fair-haired man

Finegan, Finnegen, Finegen, Finnigan, Finigan

Finnley (Gaelic) A fair-haired hero

Findlay, Findley, Finly, Finlay, Finlee, Finnly, Finnley

Fiorello (Italian) Resembling a little flower

Fiorelo, Fiorelio, Fioreleo, Fiorellio, Fiorelleo

Fisher (English) A fisherman

Fischer, Fysher

Fitch (English) Resembling an ermine

Fytch, Fich, Fych, Fitche, Fytche

Fitzgerald (English) The son of Gerald

Fytzgerald

Flann (Irish) One who has a ruddy complexion

Flan, Flainn, Flannan, Flannery, Flanneri, Flannerie, Flannerey

Fletcher (English) One who makes arrows

Fletch, Fletche, Flecher

Flynn (Irish) One who has a ruddy complexion

Flyn, Flinn, Flin, Flen, Flenn, Floinn

Fogarty (Irish) One who has been exiled

Fogartey, Fogartee, Fogartea, Fogarti, Fogartie, Fogerty, Fogertey, Fogerti

Foley (English) A creative man

Foly, Folee, Foli, Folie

Folker (German) A guardian of the people

Folkar, Folkor, Folkur, Folkir, Folkyr, Folke, Folko, Folkus

Fonso (German) Form of Alfonso, meaning “prepared for battle; eager and ready”

Fonzo, Fonsie, Fonzell, Fonzie, Fonsi, Fonsy, Fonsey, Fonsee

Fontaine (French) From the water source

Fontayne, Fontaene, Fontane, Fonteyne, Fontana, Fountain

Ford (English) From the river crossing

Forde, Forden, Fordan, Fordon, Fordun, Fordin, Fordyn, Forday

Fouad (Arabic) One who has heart

Fuad

Francisco (Spanish) A man from France

Francesco, Franchesco, Fransisco

Frank (Latin) Form of Francis, meaning “a man from France; one who is free.”

Franco, Frankie

Fred (German) Form of Frederick, meaning “a peaceful ruler”

Freddi, Freddie, Freddy, Freddey, Freddee, Freddea, Freddis, Fredis

Frederick (German) A peaceful ruler

Fred, Fredrick, Federico, Federigo, Fredek, Frederic, Frederich, Frederico, Frederik, Fredric

Freeborn (English) One who was born a free man

Freeborne, Freebourn, Freebourne, Freeburn, Freeburne, Free

Fremont (French) The protector of freedom

Freemont, Fremonte

Frigyes (Hungarian) A mighty and peaceful ruler

Frode (Norse) A wise man

Froad, Froade

Froyim (Hebrew) A kind man

Froiim

Fructuoso (Spanish) One who is fruitful

Fructo, Fructoso, Fructuso

Fu (Chinese) A wealthy man

Fudail (Arabic) Of high moral character

Fudaile, Fudayl, Fudayle, Fudale, Fudael, Fudaele

Fulbright (English) A brilliant man

Fullbright, Fulbrite, Fullbrite, Fulbryte, Fullbryte, Fulbert, Fullbert

Fulki (Indian) A spark

Fulkie, Fulkey, Fulky, Fulkee, Fulkea

Fullerton (English) From Fuller’s town

Fullertun, Fullertin, Fullertyn, Fullertan, Fullerten

Fursey (Gaelic) The name of a missionary saint

Fursy, Fursi, Fursie, Fursee, Fursea

Fyfe (Scottish) A man from Fifeshire

Fife, Fyffe, Fiffe, Fibh

Fyren (Anglo-Saxon) A wicked man

Fyrin, Fyryn, Fyran, Fyron, Fyrun

G

Gabai (Hebrew) A delightful man

Gabbana (Italian) A creative man

Gabbanah, Gabana, Gabanah, Gabbanna, Gabanna

Gabbo (English) To joke or scoff

Gabboe, Gabbow, Gabbowe

Gabor (Hebrew) God is my strength

Gabur, Gabar, Gaber, Gabir, Gabyr

Gabra (African) An offering

Gabre

*TGabriel (Hebrew) A hero of God

Gabrian, Gabriele, Gabrielli, Gabriello, Gaby, Gab, Gabbi, Gabbie

Gad (Hebrew / Native American) Having good fortune / from the juniper tree

Gadi, Gadie, Gady, Gadey, Gadee, Gadea

Gadiel (Arabic) God is my fortune

Gadiell, Gadiele, Gadielle, Gaddiel, Gaddiell, Gadil, Gadeel, Gadeal

Gaffney (Irish) Resembling a calf

Gaffny, Gaffni, Gaffnie, Gaffnee, Gaffnea

Gage (French) Of the pledge

Gaige, Gaege, Gauge

Gahuj (African) A hunter

Gair (Gaelic) A man of short stature

Gayr, Gaer, Gaire, Gayre, Gaere, Gare

Gaius (Latin) One who rejoices

Gaeus

Galal (Arabic) A majestic man

Galall, Gallal, Gallall

Galbraith (Irish) A foreigner; a Scot

Galbrait, Galbreath, Gallbraith, Gallbreath, Galbraithe, Gallbraithe, Galbreathe, Gallbreathe

Gale (Irish / English) A foreigner / one who is cheerful

Gail, Gaill, Gaille, Gaile, Gayl, Gayle, Gaylle, Gayll

Galen (Greek) A healer; one who is calm

Gaelan, Gaillen, Galan, Galin, Galyn, Gaylen, Gaylin, Gaylinn

Gali (Hebrew) From the fountain

Galie, Galy, Galey, Galee, Galea, Galeigh

Galip (Turkish) A victorious man

Galyp, Galup, Galep, Galap, Galop

Gallagher (Gaelic) An eager helper

Gallaghor, Gallaghar, Gallaghur, Gallaghir, Gallaghyr, Gallager, Gallagar, Gallagor

Galt (English) From the high, wooded land

Galte, Gallt, Gallte

Galtero (Spanish) Form of Walter, meaning “the commander of the army”

Galterio, Galteriyo, Galtereo, Galtereyo, Galter, Galteros, Galterus, Gualterio

Gamaliel (Hebrew) God’s reward

Gamliel, Gamalyel, Gamlyel, Gamli, Gamlie, Gamly, Gamley, Gamlee

Gameel (Arabic) A handsome man

Gameal, Gamil, Gamiel, Gameil, Gamyl

Gamon (American) One who enjoys playing games

Gamun, Gamen, Gaman, Gamin, Gamyn, Gammon, Gammun, Gamman

Gan (Chinese) A wanderer

Gandy (American) An adventurer

Gandey, Gandi, Gandie, Gandee, Gandea

Gann (English) One who defends with a spear

Gan

Gannon (Gaelic) A fair-skinned man

Gannun, Gannen, Gannan, Gannin, Gannyn, Ganon, Ganun, Ganin

Garcia (Spanish) One who is brave in battle

Garce, Garcy, Garcey, Garci, Garcie, Garcee, Garcea

Gared (English) Form of Gerard, meaning “one who is mighty with a spear”

Garad, Garid, Garyd, Garod, Garud

Garman (English) A spearman

Garmann, Garmen, Garmin, Garmon, Garmun, Garmyn, Gar, Garr

Garrett (English) Form of Gerard, meaning “one who is mighty with a spear”

Garett, Garret, Garretson, Garritt, Garrot, Garrott, Gerrit, Gerritt

Garrison (French) Prepared

Garris, Garrish, Garry, Gary

Garson (English) The son of Gar (Garrett, Garrison, etc.)

Garrson, Garsen, Garrsen, Garsun, Garrsun, Garsone, Garrsone

Garth (Scandinavian) The keeper of the garden

Garthe, Gart, Garte

Garvey (Gaelic) A rough but peaceful man

Garvy, Garvee, Garvea, Garvi, Garvie, Garrvey, Garrvy, Garrvee

Garvin (English) A friend with a spear

Garvyn, Garven, Garvan, Garvon, Garvun

Gary (English) One who wields a spear

Garey, Gari, Garie, Garea, Garee, Garry, Garrey, Garree

Gassur (Arabic) A courageous man

Gassor, Gassir, Gassyr, Gassar, Gasser

Gaston (French) A man from Gascony

Gastun, Gastan, Gasten, Gascon, Gascone, Gasconey, Gasconi, Gasconie

Gate (American) One who is close-minded

Gates, Gait, Gaite, Gaits

*Gavin (Welsh) A little white falcon

Gavan, Gaven, Gavino, Gavyn, Gavynn, Gavon, Gavun, Gavyno

Gazali (African) A mystic

Gazalie, Gazaly, Gazaley, Gazalee, Gazalea, Gazaleigh

Geirleif (Norse) A descendant of the spear

Geirleaf, Geerleif, Geerleaf

Geirstein (Norse) One who wields a rock-hard spear

Geerstein, Gerstein

Gellert (Hungarian) A mighty soldier

Gellart, Gellirt, Gellyrt, Gellort, Gellurt

Genaro (Latin) A dedicated man

Genaroh, Genaroe, Genarow, Genarowe

Gene (English) Form of Eugene, meaning “a wellborn man”

Genio, Geno, Geneo, Gino, Ginio, Gineo

Genet (African) From Eden

Genat, Genit, Genyt, Genot, Genut

Genoah (Italian) From the city of Genoa

Genoa, Genovise, Genovize

Geoffrey (English) Form of Jeffrey, meaning “a man of peace”

Geffrey, Geoff, Geoffery,

Geoffroy, Geoffry, Geofrey, Geofferi, Geofferie

George (Greek) One who works the earth; a farmer

Georas, Geordi, Geordie, Georg, Georges, Georgi, Georgie, Georgio, Yegor, Jurgen, Joren

Gerald (German) One who rules with the spear

Jerald, Garald, Garold, Gearalt, Geralde, Geraldo, Geraud, Gere, Gerek

Gerard (French) One who is mighty with a spear

Gerord, Gerrard, Gared, Garrett

Geremia (Italian) Form of Jeremiah, meaning “one who is exalted by the Lord”

Geremiah, Geremias, Geremija, Geremiya, Geremyah, Geramiah, Geramia

Germain (French / Latin) A man from Germany / one who is brotherly

Germaine, German, Germane, Germanicus, Germano, Germanus, Germayn, Germayne

Gerry (German) Short form of names beginning with Ger-, such as Gerald or Gerard

Gerrey, Gerri, Gerrie, Gerrea, Gerree

Gershom (Hebrew) One who has been exiled

Gersham, Gershon, Gershoom, Gershem, Gershim, Gershym, Gershum, Gersh

Getachew (African) Their master

Ghazi (Arabic) An invader; a conqueror

Ghazie, Ghazy, Ghazey, Ghazee, Ghazea

Ghoukas (Armenian) Form of Lucas, meaning “a man from Lucania”

Ghukas

Giancarlo (Italian) One who is gracious and mighty

Gyancarlo

Gideon (Hebrew) A mighty warrior; one who fells trees

Gideone, Gidi, Gidon, Gidion, Gid, Gidie, Gidy, Gidey

Gilam (Hebrew) The joy of the people

Gylam, Gilem, Gylem, Gilim, Gylim, Gilym, Gylym, Gilom

Gilbert (French / English) Of the bright promise / one who is trustworthy

Gib, Gibb, Gil, Gilberto, Gilburt, Giselbert, Giselberto, Giselbertus

Gildas (Irish / English) One who serves God / the golden one

Gyldas, Gilda, Gylda, Gilde, Gylde, Gildea, Gyldea, Gildes

Giles (Greek) Resembling a young goat

Gyles, Gile, Gil, Gilles, Gillis, Gilliss, Gyle, Gyl

Gill (Gaelic) A servant

Gyll, Gilly, Gilley, Gillee, Gillea, Gilli, Gillie, Ghill

Gillivray (Scottish) A servant of God

Gillivraye, Gillivrae, Gillivrai

Gilmat (Scottish) One who wields a sword

Gylmat, Gilmet, Gylmet

Gilmer (English) A famous hostage

Gilmar, Gilmor, Gilmur, Gilmir, Gilmyr, Gillmer, Gillmar, Gillmor

Gilon (Hebrew) Filled with joy

Gilun, Gilen, Gilan, Gilin, Gilyn, Gilo

Ginton (Arabic) From the garden

Gintun, Gintan, Ginten, Gintin, Gintyn

Giovanni (Italian) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Geovani, Geovanney, Geovanni, Geovanny, Geovany, Giannino, Giovan, Giovani, Yovanny

Giri (Indian) From the mountain

Girie, Giry, Girey, Giree, Girea

Girvan (Gaelic) The small rough one

Gyrvan, Girven, Gyrven, Girvin, Gyrvin, Girvyn, Gyrvyn, Girvon

Giulio (Italian) One who is youthful

Giuliano, Giuleo

Giuseppe (Italian) Form of Joseph, meaning “God will add”

Giuseppi, Giuseppie, Giuseppy, Giuseppee, Giuseppea, Giuseppey, Guiseppe, Guiseppi

Gizmo (American) One who is playful

Gismo, Gyzmo, Gysmo, Gizmoe, Gismoe, Gyzmoe, Gysmoe

Glade (English) From the clearing in the woods

Glayd, Glayde, Glaid, Glaide, Glaed, Glaede

Glaisne (Irish) One who is calm; serene

Glaisny, Glaisney, Glaisni, Glaisnie, Glaisnee, Glasny, Glasney, Glasni

Glasgow (Scottish) From the city in Scotland

Glasgo

Glen (Gaelic) From the secluded narrow valley

Glenn, Glennard, Glennie, Glennon, Glenny, Glin, Glinn, Glyn

Glover (English) One who makes gloves

Glovar, Glovir, Glovyr, Glovur, Glovor

Gobind (Sanskrit) The cow finder

Gobinde, Gobinda, Govind, Govinda, Govinde

Goby (American) An audacious man

Gobi, Gobie, Gobey, Gobee, Gobea

Godfrey (German) God is peace

Giotto, Godefroi, Godfry, Godofredo, Goffredo, Gottfrid, Gottfried, Godfried

Godfried (German) God is peace

Godfreed, Gjord

Gogo (African) A grandfa-therly man

Goldwin (English) A golden friend

Goldmine, Goldwinn, Goldwinne, Goldwen, Goldwenn, Goldwenne, Goldwyn, Goldwynn

Goode (English) An upstanding man

Good, Goodi, Goodie, Goody, Goodey, Goodee, Goodea

Gordon (Gaelic) From the great hill; a hero

Gorden, Gordin, Gordyn, Gordun, Gordan, Gordi, Gordie, Gordee

Gormley (Irish) The blue spearman

Gormly, Gormlee, Gormlea, Gormleah, Gormleigh, Gormli, Gormlie, Gormaly

Goro (Japanese) The fifth-born child

Gotzon (Basque) A heavenly messenger; an angel

Gower (Welsh) One who is pure; chaste

Gwyr, Gowyr, Gowir, Gowar, Gowor, Gowur

Gozal (Hebrew) Resembling a baby bird

Gozall, Gozel, Gozell, Gozale, Gozele

Grady (Gaelic) One who is famous; noble

Gradey, Gradee, Gradea, Gradi, Gradie, Graidy, Graidey, Graidee

Graham (English) From the gravelled area; from the gray home

Graem

Grand (English) A superior man

Grande, Grandy, Grandey, Grandi, Grandie, Grandee, Grandea, Grander

Granger (English) A farmer

Grainger, Graynger, Graenger, Grange, Graynge, Graenge, Grainge, Grangere

Grant (English) A tall man; a great man

Grante, Graent

Granville (French) From the large village

Granvylle, Granvil, Granvyl, Granvill, Granvyll, Granvile, Granvyle, Grenvill

Gray (English) A gray-haired man

Graye, Grai, Grae, Greye, Grey, Graylon, Graylen, Graylin

Grayson (English) The son of a gray-haired man

Graysen, Graysun, Graysin, Greyson, Graysan, Graison, Graisun, Graisen

Greenwood (English) From the green forest

Greenwode

Gregory (Greek) One who is vigilant; watchful

Greg, Greggory, Greggy, Gregori, Gregorie, Gregry, Grigori

Gremian (Anglo-Saxon) One who enrages others

Gremien, Gremean, Gremyan

Gridley (English) From the flat meadow

Gridly, Gridlee, Gridlea, Gridleah, Gridleigh, Gridli, Gridlie

Griffin (Latin) Having a hooked nose

Griff, Griffen, Griffon, Gryffen, Gryffin, Gryphen

Griffith (Welsh) A mighty chief

Griffyth, Gryffith, Gryffyth

Grimsley (English) From the dark meadow

Grimsly, Grimslee, Grimslea, Grimsleah, Grimsleigh, Grimsli, Grimslie

Griswold (German) From the gray forest

Griswald, Gryswold, Gryswald, Greswold, Greswald

Guban (African) One who has been burnt

Guben, Gubin, Gubyn, Gubon, Gubun

Guedado (African) One who is unwanted

Guerdon (English) A warring man

Guerdun, Guerdan, Guerden, Guerdin, Guerdyn

Guido (Italian) One who acts as a guide

Guidoh, Gwedo, Gwido, Gwydo, Gweedo

Guillaume (French) Form of William, meaning “the determined protector”

Gillermo, Guglielmo, Guilherme, Guillermo, Gwillyn, Gwilym, Guglilmo

Gulshan (Hindi) From the gardens

ˆGunner (Scandinavian) A bold warrior

Gunnar, Gunnor, Gunnur, Gunnir, Gunnyr

Gunnolf (Norse) A warrior wolf

Gunolf, Gunnulf, Gunulf

Gur (Hebrew) Resembling a lion cub

Guryon, Gurion, Guriel, Guriell, Guryel, Guryell, Guri, Gurie

Gurpreet (Indian) A devoted follower

Gurpreat, Gurpriet, Gurpreit, Gurprit, Gurpryt

Guru (Indian) A teacher; a religious head

Gurutz (Basque) Of the holy cross

Guruts

Gus (German) A respected man; one who is exalted

Guss

Gustav (Scandinavian) Of the staff of the gods

Gus, Gustave, Gussie, Gustaf, Gustof, Tavin

Gusty (American) Of the wind; a revered man

Gustey, Gustee, Gustea, Gusti, Gustie, Gusto

Guwayne (American) Form of Wayne, meaning “one who builds wagons”

Guwayn, Guwain, Guwaine, Guwaen, Guwaene, Guwane

Gwalchmai (Welsh) A battle hawk

Gwandoya (African) Suffering a miserable fate

Gwydion (Welsh) In mythology, a magician

Gwydeon, Gwydionne, Gwydeonne

Gylfi (Scandinavian) A king

Gylfie, Gylfee, Gylfea, Gylfi, Gylfie, Gylphi, Gylphie, Gylphey

Gypsy (English) A wanderer; a nomad

Gipsee, Gipsey, Gipsy, Gypsi, Gypsie, Gypsey, Gypsee, Gipsi

H

Habimama (African) One who believes in God

Habymama

Hadden (English) From the heather-covered hill

Haddan, Haddon, Haddin, Haddyn, Haddun

Hadriel (Hebrew) The splendor of God

Hadryel, Hadriell, Hadryell

Hadwin (English) A friend in war

Hadwinn, Hadwinne, Hadwen, Hadwenn, Hadwenne, Hadwyn, Hadwynn, Hadwynne

Hafiz (Arabic) A protector

Haafiz, Hafeez, Hafeaz, Hafiez, Hafeiz, Hafyz, Haphiz, Haaphiz

Hagar (Hebrew) A wanderer

Hagen (Gaelic) One who is youthful

Haggen, Hagan, Haggan, Hagin, Haggin, Hagyn, Haggyn, Hagon

Hagop (Armenian) Form of James, meaning “he who supplants”

Hagup, Hagap, Hagep, Hagip, Hagyp

Hagos (African) Filled with happiness

Hahnee (Native American) A beggar

Hahnea, Hahni, Hahnie, Hahny, Hahney

Haim (Hebrew) A giver of life

Hayim, Hayyim

Haines (English) From the vined cottage; from the hedged enclosure

Haynes, Haenes, Hanes, Haine, Hayne, Haene, Hane

Hajari (African) One who takes flight

Hajarie, Hajary, Hajarey, Hajaree, Hajarea

Haji (African) Born during the hajj

Hajie, Hajy, Hajey, Hajee, Hajea

Hakan (Norse / Native American) One who is noble / a fiery man

Hakim (Arabic) One who is wise; intelligent

Hakeem, Hakeam, Hakeim, Hakiem, Hakym

Hal (English) A form of Henry, meaning “the ruler of the house” a form of Harold, meaning “the ruler of an army”

Halford (English) From the hall by the ford

Hallford, Halfurd, Hallfurd, Halferd, Hallferd

Halil (Turkish) A beloved friend

Haleel, Haleal, Haleil, Haliel, Halyl

Halla (African) An unexpected gift

Hallah, Hala, Halah

Hallberg (Norse) From the rocky mountain

Halberg, Hallburg, Halburg

Halle (Norse) As solid as a rock

Halley (English) From the hall near the meadow

Hally, Halli, Hallie, Halleigh, Hallee, Halleah, Hallea

Halliwell (English) From the holy spring

Haligwell

Hallward (English) The guardian of the hall

Halward, Hallwerd, Halwerd, Hallwarden, Halwarden, Hawarden, Haward, Hawerd

Hamid (Arabic / Indian) A praiseworthy man / a beloved friend

Hameed, Hamead, Hameid, Hamied, Hamyd, Haamid

Hamidi (Swahili) One who is commendable

Hamidie, Hamidy, Hamidey, Hamidee, Hamidea, Hamydi, Hamydie, Hamydee

Hamilton (English) From the flat-topped hill

Hamylton, Hamiltun, Hamyltun, Hamilten, Hamylten, Hamelton, Hameltun, Hamelten

Hamlet (German) From the little home

Hamlett, Hammet, Hammett, Hamnet, Hamnett, Hamlit, Hamlitt, Hamoelet

Hammer (German) One who makes hammers; a carpenter

Hammar, Hammor, Hammur, Hammir, Hammyr

Hampden (English) From the home in the valley

Hampdon, Hampdan, Hampdun, Hampdyn, Hampdin

Hancock (English) One who owns a farm

Hancok, Hancoc

Hanford (English) From the high ford

Hanferd, Hanfurd, Hanforde, Hanferde, Hanfurde

Hanisi (Swahili) Born on a Thursday

Hanisie, Hanisy, Hanisey, Hanisee, Hanisea, Hanysi, Hanysie, Hanysy

Hank (English) Form of Henry, meaning “the ruler of the house”

Hanke, Hanks, Hanki, Hankie, Hankee, Hankea, Hanky, Hankey

Hanley (English) From the high meadow

Hanly, Hanleigh, Hanleah, Hanlea, Hanlie, Hanli

Hanoch (Hebrew) One who is dedicated

Hanock, Hanok, Hanoc

Hanraoi (Irish) Form of Henry, meaning “the ruler of the house”

Hansraj (Hindi) The swan king

Hardik (Indian) One who has heart

Hardyk, Hardick, Hardyck, Hardic, Hardyc

Hare (English) Resembling a rabbit

Harence (English) One who is swift

Harince, Harense, Harinse

Hari (Indian) Resembling a lion

Harie, Hary, Harey, Haree, Harea

Harim (Arabic) A superior man

Hareem, Haream, Hariem, Hareim, Harym

Harkin (Irish) Having dark red hair

Harkyn, Harken, Harkan, Harkon, Harkun

Harlemm (American) A soulful man

Harlam, Harlom, Harlim, Harlym, Harlem

Harlow (English) From the army on the hill

Harlowe, Harlo, Harloe

Harold (Scandinavian) The ruler of an army

Hal, Harald, Hareld, Harry, Darold

Harper (English) One who plays or makes harps

Harpur, Harpar, Harpir, Harpyr, Harpor, Hearpere

Harrington (English) From Harry’s town; from the herring town

Harringtun, Harryngton, Harryngtun, Harington, Haringtun, Haryngton, Haryntun

Harrison (English) The son of Harry

Harrisson, Harris, Harriss, Harryson

Harshad (Indian) A bringer of joy

Harsh, Harshe, Harsho, Harshil, Harshyl, Harshit, Harshyt

Hartford (English) From the stag’s ford

Harteford, Hartferd, Harteferd, Hartfurd, Hartefurd, Hartforde, Harteforde, Hartferde

Haru (Japanese) Born during the spring

Harvey (English / French) One who is ready for battle / a strong man

Harvy, Harvi, Harvie, Harvee, Harvea, Harv, Harve, Hervey

Hasim (Arabic) One who is decisive

Haseem, Haseam, Hasiem, Haseim, Hasym

Haskel (Hebrew) An intelligent man

Haskle, Haskell, Haskil, Haskill, Haske, Hask

Hasso (German) Of the sun

Hassoe, Hassow, Hassowe

Hassun (Native American) As solid as a stone

Hastiin (Native American) A man

Hastin (Hindi) Resembling an elephant

Hasteen, Hastean, Hastien, Hastein, Hastyn

Hawes (English) From the hedged place

Haws, Hayes, Hays, Hazin, Hazen, Hazyn, Hazon, Hazan

Hawiovi (Native American) One who descends on a ladder

Hawiovie, Hawiovy, Hawiovey, Hawiovee, Hawiovea

Hawkins (English) Resembling a small hawk

Haukins, Hawkyns, Haukyn

Hawthorne (English) From the hawthorn tree

Hawthorn

*THayden (English) From the hedged valley

Haydan, Haydon, Haydun, Haydin, Haydyn, Haden, Hadan, Hadon

Haye (Scottish) From the stockade

Hay, Hae, Hai

Hazaiah (Hebrew) God will decide

Hazaia, Haziah, Hazia

Hazleton (English) From the hazel-tree town

Hazelton, Hazletun, Hazelton, Hazleten, Hazelten

Heath (English) From the untended land of flowering shrubs

Heathe, Heeth, Heethe

Heaton (English) From the town on high ground

Heatun, Heeton, Heetun, Heaten, Heeten

Heber (Hebrew) A partner or companion

Heeber, Hebar, Heebar, Hebor, Heebor, Hebur, Heebur, Hebir

Hector (Greek) One who is steadfast; in mythology, the prince of Troy

Hecter, Hekter, Heckter

Helio (Greek) Son of the sun

Heleo, Helios, Heleos

Hem (Indian) The golden son

Hemendu (Indian) Born beneath the golden moon

Hemendue, Hemendoo

Hemi (Maori) Form of James, meaning “he who supplants”

Hemie, Hemy, Hemee, Hemea, Hemey

Henderson (Scottish) The son of Henry

Hendrie, Hendries, Hendron, Hendri, Hendry, Hendrey, Hendree, Hendrea

Hendrick (English) Form of Henry, meaning “the ruler of the house”

Hendryck, Hendrik, Hendryk, Hendric, Hendryc

Henley (English) From the high meadow

Henly, Henleigh, Henlea, Henleah, Henlee, Henli, Henlie

*Henry (German) The ruler of the house

Hal, Hank, Harry, Henny, Henree, Henri, Hanraoi, Hendrick

Heraldo (Spanish) Of the divine

Hercules (Greek) In mythology, a son of Zeus who possessed superhuman strength

Herakles, Hercule, Herculi, Herculie, Herculy, Herculey, Herculee

Herman (German) A soldier

Hermon, Hermen, Hermun, Hermin, Hermyn, Hermann, Hermie

Herne (English) Resembling a heron

Hern, Hearn, Hearne

Hero (Greek) The brave defender

Heroe, Herow, Herowe

Hershel (Hebrew) Resembling a deer

Hersch, Herschel, Herschell, Hersh, Hertzel, Herzel, Herzl, Heschel

Herwin (Teutonic) A friend of war

Herwinn, Herwinne, Herwen, Herwenn, Herwenne, Herwyn, Herwynn, Herwynne

Hesed (Hebrew) A kind man

Hesutu (Native American) A rising yellow-jacket nest

Hesutou, Hesoutou

Hewson (English) The son of Hugh

Hewsun

Hiawatha (Native American) He who makes rivers

Hiawathah, Hyawatha, Hiwatha, Hywatha

Hickok (American) A famous frontier marshal

Hickock, Hickoc, Hikock, Hikoc, Hikok, Hyckok, Hyckock, Hyckoc

Hidalgo (Spanish) The noble one

Hydalgo

Hideaki (Japanese) A clever man; having wisdom

Hideakie, Hideaky, Hideakey, Hideakee, Hideakea

Hieronim (Polish) Form of Jerome, meaning “of the sacred name”

Hieronym, Hieronymos, Hieronimos, Heronim, Heronym, Heronymos, Heronimos

Hietamaki (Finnish) From the sand hill

Hietamakie, Hietamaky, Hietamakey, Hietamakee, Hietamakea

Hieu (Vietnamese) A pious man

Hikmat (Islamic) Filled with wisdom

Hykmat

Hildefuns (German) One who is ready for battle

Hildfuns, Hyldefuns, Hyldfuns

Hillel (Hebrew) One who is praised

Hyllel, Hillell, Hyllell, Hilel, Hylel, Hilell, Hylell

Hiranmay (Indian) The golden one

Hiranmaye, Hiranmai, Hiranmae, Hyranmay, Hyranmaye, Hyranmai, Hyranmae

Hiroshi (Japanese) A generous man

Hiroshie, Hiroshy, Hiroshey, Hiroshee, Hiroshea, Hyroshi, Hyroshie, Hyroshey

Hirsi (African) An amulet

Hirsie, Hirsy, Hirsey, Hirsee, Hirsea

Hisoka (Japanese) One who is secretive

Hysoka, Hisokie, Hysokie, Hisoki, Hysoki, Hisokey, Hysokey, Hisoky

Hitakar (Indian) One who wishes others well

Hitakarin, Hitakrit

Hobart (American) Form of Hubert, meaning “having a shining intellect”

Hobarte, Hoebart, Hoebarte, Hobert, Hoberte, Hoburt, Hoburte, Hobirt

Hohberht (German) One who is high and bright

Hohbert, Hohburt, Hohbirt, Hohbyrt, Hoh

Holcomb (English) From the deep valley

Holcom, Holcombe

Holden (English) From a hollow in the valley

Holdan, Holdyn, Holdon

Holland (American) From the Netherlands

Hollend, Hollind, Hollynd, Hollande, Hollende, Hollinde, Hollynde

Hollis (English) From the holly tree

Hollys, Holliss, Hollyss, Hollace, Hollice, Holli, Hollie,

Holly

Holman (English) A man from the valley

Holmann, Holmen, Holmin, Holmyn, Holmon, Holmun

Holt (English) From the forest

Holte, Holyt, Holyte, Holter, Holtar, Holtor, Holtur, Holtir

Honaw (Native American) Resembling a bear

Honawe, Honau

Hondo (African) A warring man

Hondoh, Honda, Hondah

Honesto (Spanish) One who is honest

Honestio, Honestiyo, Honesteo, Honesteyo, Honestoh

Honon (Native American) Resembling a bear

Honun, Honen, Honan, Honin, Honyn

Honovi (Native American) Having great strength

Honovie, Honovy, Honovey, Honovee, Honovea

Honza (Czech) A gift from God

Horsley (English) From the horse meadow

Horsly, Horslea, Horsleah, Horslee, Horsleigh, Horsli, Horslie

Horst (German) From the thicket

Horste, Horsten, Horstan, Horstin, Horstyn, Horston, Horstun, Horstman

Hoshi (Japanese) Resembling a star

Hoshiko, Hoshyko, Hoshie, Hoshee, Hoshea, Hoshy, Hoshey

Hototo (Native American) One who whistles; a warrior spirit that sings

Houston (Gaelic/English) From Hugh’s town, from the town on the hill

Huston, Houstyn, Hustin, Husten, Hustin, Houstun

Howard (English) The guardian of the home

Howerd, Howord, Howurd, Howird, Howyrd, Howi, Howie, Howy

Howi (Native American) Resembling a turtle dove

Hrothgar (Anglo-Saxon) A king

Hrothgarr, Hrothegar, Hrothegarr, Hrothgare, Hrothegare

Hubert (German) Having a shining intellect

Hobart, Huberte, Huburt, Huburte, Hubirt, Hubirte, Hubyrt, Hubyrte, Hubie, Uberto

Hudson (English) The son of Hugh; from the river

Hudsun, Hudsen, Hudsan, Hudsin, Hudsyn

Hugin (Norse) A thoughtful man

Hugyn, Hugen, Hugan, Hugon, Hugun

Humam (Arabic) A generous and brave man

Hungan (Haitian) A spirit master or priest

Hungen, Hungon, Hungun, Hungin, Hungyn

Hungas (Irish) A vigorous man

*THunter (English) A great huntsman and provider

Huntar, Huntor, Huntur, Huntir, Huntyr, Hunte, Hunt, Hunting

Husky (American) A big man; a manly man

Huski, Huskie, Huskey, Huskee, Huskea, Husk, Huske

Huslu (Native American) Resembling a hairy bear

Huslue, Huslou

Husto (Spanish) A righteous man

Hustio, Husteo, Hustiyo, Husteyo

Huynh (Vietnamese) An older brother

I

Iakovos (Hebrew) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Iakovus, Iakoves, Iakovas, Iakovis, Iakovys

*lan (Gaelic) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Iain, Iaine, Iayn, Iayne, Iaen, Iaene, Iahn

Iavor (Bulgarian) From the sycamore tree

Iaver, Iavur, Iavar, Iavir, Iavyr

Ibrahim (Arabic) Form of Abraham, meaning “father of a multitude; father of nations”

Ibraheem, Ibraheim, Ibrahiem, Ibraheam, Ibrahym

Ichabod (Hebrew) The glory has gone

Ikabod, Ickabod, Icabod, Ichavod, Ikavod, Icavod, Ickavod, Icha

Ichtaca (Nahuatl) A secretive man

Ichtaka, Ichtacka

Ida (Anglo-Saxon) A king

Idah

Idi (African) Born during the holiday of Idd

Idie, Idy, Idey, Idee, Idea

Ido (Arabic / Hebrew) A mighty man / to evaporate

Iddo, Idoh, Iddoh

Idris (Welsh) An eager lord

Idrys, Idriss, Idrisse, Idryss, Idrysse

Iefan (Welsh) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Iefon, Iefen, Iefin, Iefyn, Iefun, Ifan, Ifon, Ifen

Ifor (Welsh) An archer

Ifore, Ifour, Ifoure

Igasho (Native American) A wanderer

Igashoe, Igashow, Igashowe

Ignatius (Latin) A fiery man; one who is ardent

Ignac, Ignace, Ignacio, Ignacius, Ignatious, Ignatz, Ignaz, Ignazio

Igor (Scandinavian / Russian) A hero / Ing’s soldier

Igoryok

Ihit (Indian) One who is honored

Ihyt, Ihitt, Ihytt

Ihsan (Arabic) A charitable man

Ihsann, Ihsen, Ihsin, Ihsyn, Ihson, Ihsun

Ike (Hebrew) Form of Isaac, meaning “full of laughter”

Iki, Ikie, Iky, Ikey, Ikee, Ikea

Iker (Basque) A visitor

Ikar, Ikir, Ikyr, Ikor, Ikur

Ilario (Italian) A cheerful man

Ilareo, Ilariyo, Ilareyo, Ilar, Ilarr, Ilari, Ilarie, Ilary

Ilhuitl (Nahuatl) Born during the daytime

Illanipi (Native American) An amazing man

Illanipie, Illanipy, Illanipey, Illanipee, Illanipea

Iluminado (Spanish) One who shines brightly

Illuminado, Iluminato, Illuminato, Iluminados, Iluminatos, Illuminados, Illuminatos

Imaran (Indian) Having great strength

Imaren, Imaron, Imarun, Imarin, Imaryn

Inaki (Basque) An ardent man

Inakie, Inaky, Inakey, Inakee, Inakea, Inacki, Inackie, Inackee

Ince (Hungarian) One who is innocent

Inse

Indiana (English) From the land of the Indians; from the state of Indiana

Indianna, Indyana, Indyanna

Ingemar (Scandinavian) The son of Ing

Ingamar, Ingemur, Ingmar, Ingmur, Ingar, Ingemer, Ingmer

Inger (Scandinavian) One who is fertile

Inghar, Ingher

Ingo (Scandinavian / Danish) A lord / from the meadow

Ingoe, Ingow, Ingowe

Ingram (Scandinavian) A raven of peace

Ingra, Ingrem, Ingrim, Ingrym, Ingrum, Ingrom, Ingraham, Ingrahame, Ingrams

Iniko (African) Born during troubled times

Inicko, Inico, Inyko, Inycko, Inyco

Iranga (Sri Lankan) One who is special

Irenbend (Anglo-Saxon) From the iron bend

Ironbend

Irwin (English) A friend of the wild boar

Irwinn, Irwinne, Irwyn, Irwynne, Irwine, Irwen, Irwenn, Irwenne

*TIsaac (Hebrew) Full of laughter

Ike, Isaack, Isaak, Isac, Isacco, Isak, Issac, Itzak

*TIsaiah (Hebrew) God is my salvation

Isa, Isaia, Isais, Isia, Isiah, Issiah, Izaiah, Iziah

Iseabail (Hebrew) One who is devoted to God

Iseabaile, Iseabayl, Iseabyle, Iseabael, Iseabaele

Isham (English) From the iron one’s estate

Ishem, Ishom, Ishum, Ishim, Ishym, Isenham

Isidore (Greek) A gift of Isis

Isador, Isadore, Isidor, Isidoro, Isidorus, Isidro

Iskander (Arabic) Form of Alexander, meaning “a helper and defender of mankind”

Iskinder, Iskandar, Iskindar, Iskynder, Iskyndar, Iskender, Iskendar

Israel (Hebrew) God perseveres

Israeli, Israelie, Isreal, Izrael

Istvan (Hungarian) One who is crowned

Istven, Istvin, Istvyn, Istvon, Istvun

Iulian (Romanian) A youthful man

Iulien, Iulio, Iuleo

Ivan (Slavic) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Ivann, Ivanhoe, Ivano, Iwan, Iban, Ibano, Ivanti, Ivantie

Ives (Scandinavian) The archer’s bow; of the yew wood

Ivair, Ivar, Iven, Iver, Ivo, Ivon, Ivor, Ivaire

Ivy (English) Resembling the evergreen vining plant

Ivee, Ivey, Ivie, Ivi, Ivea

Iyar (Hebrew) Surrounded by light

Iyyar, Iyer, Iyyer

J

Ja (Korean / African) A handsome man / one who is magnetic

Jabari (African) A valiant man

Jabarie, Jabary, Jabarey, Jabaree, Jabarea

Jabbar (Indian) One who consoles others

Jabar

Jabin (Hebrew) God has built; one who is perceptive

Jabon (American) A fiesty man

Jabun, Jabin, Jabyn, Jaben, Jaban

Jace (Hebrew) God is my salvation

Jacen, Jacey, Jacian, Jacy, Jaice, Jayce, Jaece, Jase

Jacinto (Spanish) Resembling a hyacinth

Jacynto, Jacindo, Jacyndo, Jacento, Jacendo, Jacenty, Jacentey, Jacentee

*TJack (English) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Jackie, Jackman, Jacko, Jacky, Jacq, Jacqin, Jak, Jaq

*Jackson (English) The son of Jack or John

Jacksen, Jacksun, Jacson, Jakson, Jaxen, Jaxon, Jaxun, Jaxson, Jaxson

*TJacob (Hebrew) He who supplants

Jake, James, Kuba, Iakovos, Yakiv, Yankel, Yaqub, Jaco, Jacobo, Jacobi, Jacoby, Jacobie, Jacobey, Jacobo

Jacoby (Hebrew) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Jadal (American) One who is punctual

Jadall, Jadel, Jadell

Jade (Spanish) Resembling the green gemstone

Jadee, Jadie, Jayde, Jaden

ˆ*TJaden (Hebrew / English) One who is thankful to God; God has heard / form of Jade, meaning “resembling the green gemstone”

Jaiden, Jadyn, Jaeden, Jaidyn, Jayden, Jaydon

Jagan (English) One who is self-confident

Jagen, Jagin, Jagyn, Jagon, Jagun, Jago

Jahan (Indian) Man of the world

Jehan, Jihan, Jag, Jagat, Jagath

Jaidayal (Indian) The victory of kindness

Jadayal, Jaydayal, Jaedayal

Jaime (Spanish) Form of James, meaning “he who supplants”

Jamie, Jaime, Jaimee, Jaimey, Jaimi, Jaimie, Jaimy, Jamee

Jaimin (French) One who is loved

Jaimyn, Jamin, Jamyn, Jaymin, Jaymyn, Jaemin, Jaemyn

Jairdan (American) One who enlightens others

Jardan, Jayrdan, Jaerdan, Jairden, Jarden, Jayrden, Jaerden

Jaja (African) A gift from God

Jajuan (American) One who loves God

Jake (English) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Jaik, Jaike, Jayk, Jayke, Jakey, Jaky

Jakome (Basque) Form of James, meaning “he who supplants”

Jackome, Jakom, Jackom, Jacome

ˆTJalen (American) One who heals others; one who is tranquil

Jaylon, Jaelan, Jalon, Jaylan, Jaylen, Jalan, Jaylin

Jamal (Arabic) A handsome man

Jamail, Jahmil, Jam, Jamaal, Jamy, Jamar

Jamar (American) Form of Jamal, meaning “a handsome man”

Jamarr, Jemar, Jemarr, Jimar, Jimarr, Jamaar, Jamari, Jamarie

*TJames (Hebrew) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Jaimes, Jaymes, Jame, Jaym, Jaim, Jaem, Jaemes, Jamese, Jim, Jaime, Diego, Hagop, Hemi, Jakome

ˆJameson (English) The son of James

Jaimison, Jamieson, Jaymeson, Jamison, Jaimeson, Jaymison, Jaemeson, Jaemison

Jamin (Hebrew) The right hand of favor

Jamian, Jamiel, Jamon, Jaymin, Jaemin, Jaymon

Janesh (Hindi) A leader of the people

Janeshe

Japa (Indian) One who chants

Japeth, Japesh, Japendra

Japheth (Hebrew) May he expand; in the Bible, one of Noah’s sons

Jaypheth, Jaepheth, Jaipheth, Jafeth, Jayfeth

Jarah (Hebrew) One who is as sweet as honey

Jarrah, Jara, Jarra

Jared (Hebrew) of the descent; descending

Jarad, Jarod, Jarrad, Jarryd, Jarred, Jarrod, Jaryd, Jerod, Jerrad, Jered

Jarman (German) A man from Germany

Jarmann, Jerman, Jermann

Jaron (Israeli) A song of rejoicing

Jaran, Jaren, Jarin, Jarran, Jarren, Jarrin, Jarron, Jaryn

Jaroslav (Slavic) Born with the beauty of spring

Jaroslaw

Jarrett (English) One who is strong with the spear

Jaret, Jarret, Jarrott, Jerett, Jarritt, Jaret

*Jason (Hebrew / Greek) God is my salvation / a healer; in mythology, the leader of the Argonauts

Jacen, Jaisen, Jaison, Jasen, Jasin, Jasun, Jayson, Jaysen

ˆJaspar (Persian) One who holds the treasure

Jasper, Jaspir, Jaspyr, Jesper, Jespar, Jespir, Jespyr

Jatan (Indian) One who is nurturing

Javan (Hebrew) Man from Greece; in the Bible, Noah’s grandson

Jayvan, Jayven, Jayvon, Javon, Javern, Javen

Javier (Spanish) the owner of a new house

Javiero

Jax (American) Form of Jackson, meaning, “son of Jack or John”

Jay (Latin / Sanskrit) Resembling a jaybird / one who is victorious

Jae, Jai, Jaye, Jayron, Jayronn, Jey

Jean (French) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Jeanne, Jeane, Jene, Jeannot, Jeanot

Jedidiah (Hebrew) One who is loved by God

Jedadiah, Jedediah, Jed, Jedd, Jedidiya, Jedidiyah, Jedadia, Jedadiya

Jeffrey (English) A man of peace

Jeff, Geoffrey, Jeffery, Jeffree

Jehu (Hebrew) He is God

Jayhu, Jahu, Jehue, Jeyhu, Jeyhue, Jayhue, Jahue, Jehew

Jelani (African) One who is mighty; strong

Jelanie, Jelany, Jelaney, Jelanee, Jelanea

Jennett (Hindi) One who is heaven-sent

Jenett, Jennet, Jenet, Jennitt, Jenitt, Jennit, Jenit

Jerald (English) Form of Gerald, meaning “one who rules with the spear”

Jeraldo, Jerold, Jerrald, Jerrold

*Jeremiah (Hebrew) One who is exalted by the Lord

Jeremia, Jeremias, Jeremija, Jeremiya, Jeremyah, Jeramiah, Jeramia,Jerram, Geremia

Jeremy (Hebrew) Form of Jeremiah, meaning “one who is exalted by the Lord”

Jeramey, Jeramie, Jeramy, Jerami, Jereme, Jeromy

Jermaine (French / Latin) A man from Germany / one who is brotherly

Jermain, Jermane, Jermayne, Jermin, Jermyn, Jermayn, Jermaen, Jermaene

Jerome (Greek) Of the sacred name

Jairome, Jeroen, Jeromo, Jeronimo, Jerrome, Jerom, Jerolyn, Jerolin, Hieronim

Jerram (Hebrew) Form of Jeremiah, meaning “one who is exalted by the Lord”

Jeram, Jerrem, Jerem, Jerrym, Jerym

Jesimiel (Hebrew) The Lord establishes

Jessimiel

Jesse (Hebrew) God exists; a gift from God; God sees all

Jess, Jessey, Jesiah, Jessie, Jessy, Jese, Jessi, Jessee

*Jesus (Hebrew) God is my salvation

Jesous, Jesues, Jesús, Xesus

ˆJett (English) Resembling the jet-black lustrous gemstone

Jet, Jette

Jibril (Arabic) Refers to the archangel Gabriel

Jibryl, Jibri, Jibrie, Jibry, Jibrey, Jibree

Jim (English) Form of James, meaning “he who supplants”

Jimi, Jimmee, Jimmey, Jimmie, Jimmy, Jimmi, Jimbo

Jimoh (African) Born on a Friday

Jymoh, Jimo, Jymo

Jivan (Hindi) A giver of life

Jivin, Jiven, Jivyn, Jivon

Joab (Hebrew) The Lord is my father

Joabb, Yoav

Joachim (Hebrew) One who is established by God; God will judge

Jachim, Jakim, Joacheim, Joaquim, Joaquin, Josquin, Joakim, Joakeen

Joe (English) Form of Joseph, meaning “God will add”

Jo, Joemar, Jomar, Joey, Joie, Joee, Joeye

Joel (Hebrew) Jehovah is God; God is willing

Johan (German) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

*TJohn (Hebrew) God is gracious; in the Bible, one of the Apostles

Sean, Jack, Juan, Ian, Ean, Evan, Giovanni, Hanna, Hovannes, Iefan, Ivan, Jean, Xoan, Yochanan, Yohan, Johnn, Johnny, Jhonny

Jonah (Hebrew) Resembling a dove; in the Bible, the man swallowed by a whale

Jonas (Greek) Form of Jonah, meaning “resembling a dove”

*Jonathan (Hebrew) A gift of God

Johnathan, Johnathon, Jonathon, Jonatan, Jonaton, Jonathen, Johnathen, Jonaten, Yonatan

*TJordan (Hebrew) Of the down-flowing river; in the Bible, the river where Jesus was baptized

Johrdan, Jordain, Jordaine, Jordane, Jordanke, Jordann, Jorden, Jordaen

Jorge (Spanish) Form of George, meaning “one who works the earth; a farmer”

*Jose (Spanish) Form of Joseph, meaning “God will add”

José, Joseito, Joselito

*TJoseph (Hebrew) God will add

Joe, Guiseppe, Yosyp, Jessop, Jessup, Joop, Joos, José, Jose, Josef, Joseito

*TJoshua (Hebrew) God is salvation

Josh, Joshuah, Josua, Josue, Joushua, Jozua, Joshwa, Joshuwa

*TJosiah (Hebrew) God will help

Josia, Josias, Joziah, Jozia, Jozias

Journey (American) One who likes to travel

Journy, Journi, Journie, Journee, Journye, Journea

*Juan (Spanish) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Juanito, Juwan, Jwan

ˆJudah (Hebrew) One who praises God

Juda, Jude, Judas, Judsen, Judson, Judd, Jud

Jude (Latin) Form of Judah, meaning “one who praises God”

*Julian (Greek) The child of Jove; one who is youthful

Juliano, Julianus, Julien, Julyan, Julio, Jolyon, Jullien, Julen

Julius (Greek) One who is youthful

Juleus, Yuliy

Juma (African) Born on a Friday

Jumah

Jumbe (African) Having great strength

Jumbi, Jumbie, Jumby, Jumbey, Jumbee

Jumoke (African) One who is dearly loved

Jumok, Jumoak

Jun (Japanese) One who is obedient

Junaid (Arabic) A warrior

Junaide, Junayd, Junayde

Jung (Korean) A righteous man

Jurgen (German) Form of George, meaning “one who works the earth; a farmer”

Jorgen, Jurgin, Jorgin

Justice (English) One who upholds moral rightness and fairness

Justyce, Justiss, Justyss, Justis, Justus, Justise

*TJustin (Latin) One who is just and upright

Joost, Justain, Justan, Just, Juste, Justen, Justino, Justo

Justinian (Latin) An upright ruler

Justinien, Justinious, Justinius, Justinios, Justinas, Justinus

K

Kabir (Indian) A spiritual leader

Kabeer, Kabear, Kabier, Kabeir, Kabyr, Kabar

Kabonesa (African) One who is born during difficult times

Kacancu (African) The firstborn child

Kacancue, Kakancu, Kakancue, Kacanku, Kacankue

Kacey (Irish) A vigilant man; one who is alert

Kacy, Kacee, Kacea, Kaci, Kacie, Kasey, Kasy, Kasi

Kachada (Native American) A white-skinned man

TKaden (Arabic) A beloved companion

Kadan, Kadin, Kadon, Kaidan, Kaiden, Kaidon, Kaydan, Kayden

Kadmiel (Hebrew) One who stands before God

Kamiell

Kaemon (Japanese) Full of joy; one who is right-handed

Kamon, Kaymon, Kaimon

Kagen (Irish) A fiery man; a thinker

Kaigen, Kagan, Kaigan, Kaygen, Kaygan, Kaegen, Kaegan

Kahoku (Hawaiian) Resembling a star

Kahokue, Kahokoo, Kahokou

Kai (Hawaiian / Welsh / Greek) Of the sea, the keeper of the keys / of the earth

Kye

Kaimi (Hawaiian) The seeker

Kaimie, Kaimy, Kaimey, Kaimee, Kaimea

Kalama (Hawaiian) A source of light

Kalam, Kalame

Kale (English) Form of Charles, meaning “one who is manly and strong / a free man”

Kaleb (Hebrew) Resembling an aggressive dog

Kaileb, Kaeleb, Kayleb, Kalob, Kailob, Kaelob

Kalidas (Hindi) A poet or musician; a servant of Kali

Kalydas

Kalki (Indian) Resembling a white horse

Kalkie, Kalky, Kalkey, Kalkee, Kalkea

Kalkin (Hindi) The tenth-born child

Kalkyn, Kalken, Kalkan, Kalkon, Kalkun

Kamden (English) From the winding valley

Kamdun, Kamdon, Kamdan, Kamdin, Kamdyn

Kane (Gaelic) The little warrior

Kayn, Kayne, Kaen, Kaene, Kahan, Kahane

Kang (Korean) A healthy man

Kano (Japanese) A powerful man

Kanoe, Kanoh

Kantrava (Indian) Resembling a roaring animal

Kaper (American) One who is capricious

Kahper, Kapar, Kahpar

Kapono (Hawaiian) A righteous man

Karcsi (French) A strong, manly man

Karcsie, Karcsy, Karcsey, Karcsee, Karcsea

Karl (German) A free man

Carl, Karel, Karlan, Karle, Karlens, Karli, Karlin, Karlo, Karlos

Karman (Gaelic) The lord of the manor

Karmen, Karmin, Karmyn, Karmon, Karmun

Karson (Scottish) Form of Carson, meaning son of a marsh dweller

Karsem (Asian) Filled with joy

Kashvi (Indian) A shining man

Kashvie, Kashvy, Kashvey, Kashvee, Kashvea

Kasib (Arabic) One who is fertile

Kaseeb, Kaseab, Kasieb, Kaseib, Kasyb

Kasim (Arabic) One who is divided

Kassim, Kaseem, Kasseem, Kaseam, Kasseam, Kasym, Kassym

Kasimir (Slavic) One who demands peace

Kasimeer, Kasimear, Kasimier, Kasimeir, Kasimyr, Kaz, Kazimierz

ˆKason (Basque) Protected by a helmet

Kasin, Kasyn, Kasen, Kasun, Kasan

Katzir (Hebrew) The harvester

Katzyr, Katzeer, Katzear, Katzier, Katzeir

Kaushal (Indian) One who is skilled

Kaushall, Koshal, Koshall

Kazim (Arabic) An even-tempered man

Kazeem, Kazeam, Kaziem, Kazeim, Kazym

Keahi (Hawaiian) Of the flames

Keahie, Keahy, Keahey, Keahee, Keahea

Kealoha (Hawaiian) From the bright path

Keeloha, Kieloha

Kean (Gaelic / English) A warrior / one who is sharp

Keane, Keen, Keene, Kein, Keine, Keyn, Keyne, Kien

Keandre (American) One who is thankful

Kiandre, Keandray, Kiandray, Keandrae, Kiandrae, Keandrai, Kiandrai

Keanu (Hawaiian) Of the mountain breeze

Keanue, Kianu, Kianue, Keanoo, Kianoo, Keanou

Keaton (English) From the town of hawks

Keatun, Keeton, Keetun, Keyton, Keytun

Kedar (Arabic) A powerful man

Keder, Kedir, Kedyr, Kadar, Kader, Kadir, Kadyr

Kefir (Hebrew) Resembling a young lion

Kefyr, Kefeer, Kefear, Kefier, Kefeir

Keegan (Gaelic) A small and fiery man

Kegan, Keigan, Keigan, Keagan, Keagen, Keegen

Keith (Scottish) Man from the forest

Keithe, Keath, Keathe, Kieth, Kiethe, Keyth, Keythe, Keithen

Kellach (Irish) One who suffers strife during battle

Kelach, Kellagh, Kelagh, Keallach

Kellen (Gaelic/German) One who is slender/from the swamp

Kellan, Kellon, Kellun, Kellin

Kelley (Celtic / Gaelic) A warrior / one who defends

Kelly, Kelleigh, Kellee, Kellea, Kelleah, Kelli, Kellie

Kendi (African) One who is much loved

Kendie, Kendy, Kendey, Kendee, Kendea

Kendrick (English / Gaelic) A royal ruler / the champion

Kendric, Kendricks, Kendrik, Kendrix, Kendryck, Kenrick, Kenrik, Kenricks

Kenley (English) From the king’s meadow

Kenly, Kenlee, Kenleigh, Kenlea, Kenleah, Kenli, Kenlie

Kenn (Welsh) Of the bright waters

Kennedy (Gaelic) A helmeted chief

Kennedi, Kennedie, Kennedey, Kennedee, Kennedea, Kenadie, Kenadi, Kenady

Kenneth (Irish) Born of the fire; an attractive man

Kennet, Kennett, Kennith, Kennit, Kennitt

Kent (English) From the edge or border

Kentt, Kennt, Kentrell

Kenton (English) From the king’s town

Kentun, Kentan, Kentin, Kenten, Kentyn

Kenyon (Gaelic) A blond-haired man

Kenyun, Kenyan, Kenyen, Kenyin

Kepler (German) One who makes hats

Keppler, Kappler, Keppel, Keppeler

Kerbasi (Basque) A warrior

Kerbasie, Kerbasee, Kerbasea, Kerbasy, Kerbasey

Kershet (Hebrew) Of the rainbow

Kesler (American) An energetic man; one who is independent

Keslar, Keslir, Keslyr, Keslor, Keslur

Keung (Chinese) A universal spirit

*Kevin (Gaelic) A beloved and handsome man

Kevyn, Kevan, Keven, Keveon, Kevinn, Kevion, Kevis, Kevon

Khairi (Swahili) A kingly man

Khairie, Khairy, Khairey, Khairee, Khairea

Khalon (American) A strong warrior

Khalun, Khalen, Khalan, Khalin, Khalyn

Khayri (Arabic) One who is charitable

Khayrie, Khayry, Khayrey, Khayree, Khayrea

Khouri (Arabic) A spiritual man; a priest

Khourie, Khoury, Khourey, Khouree, Kouri, Kourie, Koury, Kourey

Khushi (Indian) Filled with happiness

Khushie, Khushey, Khushy, Khushee

Kibbe (Native American) A nocturnal bird

Kybbe

Kibo (African) From the highest moutain peak

Keybo, Keebo, Keabo, Keibo, Kiebo

Kidd (English) Resembling a young goat

Kid, Kydd, Kyd

Kiefer (German) One who makes barrels

Keefer, Keifer, Kieffer, Kiefner, Kieffner, Kiefert, Kuefer, Kueffner

Kildaire (Irish) From county of Kildare

Kyldaire, Kildare, Kyldare, Kildair, Kyldair, Killdaire, Kylldaire, Kildayr

Kim (Vietnamese) As precious as gold

Kym

Kimoni (African) A great man

Kimonie, Kimony, Kimoney, Kimonee, Kymoni, Kymonie, Kymony, Kymoney

Kincaid (Celtic) The leader during battle

Kincade, Kincayd, Kincayde, Kincaide, Kincaed, Kincaede, Kinkaid, Kinkaide

Kindin (Basque) The fifth-born child

Kinden, Kindan, Kindyn, Kindon, Kindun

Kindle (American) To set aflame

Kindel, Kyndle, Kyndel “

ˆKing (English) The royal ruler

Kyng

Kingston (English) From the king’s town

Kingstun, Kinston, Kindon

Kinnard (Irish) From the tall hill

Kinard, Kinnaird, Kinaird, Kynnard, Kynard, Kynnaird, Kynaird

Kinsey (English) The victorious prince

Kynsey, Kinsi, Kynsi, Kinsie, Kynsie, Kinsee, Kynsee, Kinsea

Kione (African) One who has come from nowhere

Kioshi (Japanese) One who is quiet

Kioshe, Kioshie, Kioshy, Kioshey, Kioshee, Kyoshi, Kyoshe, Kyoshie

Kipp (English) From the small pointed hill

Kip, Kipling, Kippling, Kypp, Kyp, Kiplyng, Kipplyng, Kippi

Kiri (Vietnamese) Resembling the mountains

Kirie, Kiry, Kirey, Kiree, Kirea

Kirk (Norse) A man of the church

Kyrk, Kerk, Kirklin, Kirklyn

Kirkland (English) From the church’s land

Kirklan, Kirklande, Kyrkland, Kyrklan, Kyrklande

Kirkley (English) From the church’s meadow

Kirkly, Kirkleigh, Kirklea, Kirkleah, Kirklee, Kirkli, Kirklie

Kit (English) Form of Christopher, meaning “one who bears Christ inside”

Kitt, Kyt, Kytt

Kitchi (Native American) A brave young man

Kitchie, Kitchy, Kitchey, Kitchee, Kitchea

Kitoko (African) A handsome man

Kytoko

Kivi (Finnish) As solid as stone

Kivie, Kivy, Kivey, Kivee, Kivea

Knight (English) A noble solidier

Knights

Knoton (Native American) Of the wind

Knotun, Knotan, Knoten, Knotin, Knotyn

Knud (Danish) A kind man

Knude

Kobe (African / Hungarian) Tortoise / Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Kobi, Koby

Kody (English) One who is helpful

Kodey, Kodee, Kodea, Kodi, Kodie

Koen (German) An honest advisor

Koenz, Kunz, Kuno

Kohana (Native American / Hawaiian) One who is swift / the best

Kohler (German) One who mines coal

Koler

Kojo (African) Born on a Monday

Kojoe, Koejo, Koejoe

Koka (Hawaiian) A man from Scotland

Kolton (American) Form of Colton, meaning from the coal town

Kolten, Koltan

Konane (Hawaiian) Born beneath the bright moon

Konain, Konaine, Konayn, Konayne, Konaen, Konaene

Konnor (English) A wolf lover; one who is strong-willed

Konnur, Konner, Konnar, Konnir, Konnyr

Koofrey (African) Remember me

Koofry, Koofri, Koofrie, Koofree

Kordell (English) One who makes cord

Kordel, Kord, Kordale

Koresh (Hebrew) One who digs in the earth; a farmer

Koreshe

Kory (Irish) From the hollow; of the churning waters

Korey, Kori, Korie, Koree, Korea, Korry, Korrey, Korree

Kozma (Greek) One who is decorated

Kozmah

Kozue (Japanese) Of the tree branches

Kozu, Kozoo, Kozou

Kraig (Gaelic) From the rocky place; as solid as a rock

Kraige, Krayg, Krayge, Kraeg, Kraege, Krage

Kramer (German) A shopkeeper

Kramar, Kramor, Kramir, Kramur, Kramyr, Kraymer, Kraimer, Kraemer

Krany (Czech) A man of short stature

Kraney, Kranee, Kranea, Krani, Kranie

Krikor (Armenian) A vigilant watchman

Krykor, Krikur, Krykur

Kristian (Scandinavian) An annointed Christian

Kristan, Kristien, Krist, Kriste, Krister, Kristar, Khristian, Khrist

Kristopher (Scandinavian) A follower of Christ

Khristopher, Kristof, Kristofer, Kristoff, Kristoffer, Kristofor, Kristophor, Krystof

Kuba (Polish) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Kubas

Kuckunniwi (Native American) Resembling a little wolf

Kukuniwi

Kuleen (Indian) A high-born man

Kulin, Kulein, Kulien, Kulean, Kulyn

Kumar (Indian) A prince; a male child

Kuri (Japanese) Resembling a chestnut

Kurie, Kury, Kurey, Kuree, Kurea

Kuron (African) One who gives thanks

Kurun, Kuren, Kuran, Kurin, Kuryn

Kurt (German) A brave counselor

Kurte

Kushal (Indian) A talented man; adroit

Kushall

Kwaku (African) Born on a Wednesday

Kwakue, Kwakou, Kwako, Kwakoe

Kwan (Korean) Of a bold character

Kwon

Kwintyn (Polish) The fifth-born child

Kwentyn, Kwinton, Kwenton, Kwintun, Kwentun, Kwintan, Kwentan, Kwinten

*Kyle (Gaelic) From the narrow channel

Kile, Kiley, Kye, Kylan, Kyrell, Kylen, Kily, Kili

Kylemore (Gaelic) From the great wood

Kylmore, Kylemor, Kylmor

Kyrone (English) Form of Tyrone, meaning “from Owen’s land”

Kyron, Keirohn, Keiron, Keirone, Keirown, Kirone

L

Lacey (French) Man from Normandy; as delicate as lace

Lacy, Laci, Lacie, Lacee, Lacea

Lachlan (Gaelic) From the land of lakes

Lachlen, Lachlin, Lachlyn, Locklan, Locklen, Locklin, Locklyn, Loklan

Lachman (Gaelic) A man from the lake

Lachmann, Lockman, Lockmann, Lokman, Lokmann, Lakman, Lakmann

Ladan (Hebrew) One who is alert and aware

Laden, Ladin, Ladyn, Ladon, Ladun

Ladd (English) A servant; a young man

Lad, Laddey, Laddie, Laddy, Laddi, Laddee, Laddea, Ladde

Ladislas (Slavic) A glorious ruler

Lacko, Ladislaus, Laslo, Laszlo, Lazlo, Ladislav, Ladislauv, Ladislao

Lagrand (American) A majestic man

Lagrande

Laibrook (English) One who lives on the road near the brook

Laebrook, Laybrook, Laibroc, Laebroc, Laybroc, Laibrok, Laebrok, Laybrok

Laird (Scottish) The lord of the manor

Layrd, Laerd, Lairde, Layrde, Laerde

Laken (American) Man from the lake

Laike, Laiken, Laikin, Lakin, Lakyn, Lakan, Laikyn, Laeken

Lalam (Indian) The best

Lallam, Lalaam, Lallaam

Lam (Vietnamese) Having a full understanding

Laman (Arabic) A bright and happy man

Lamaan, Lamann, Lamaann

Lamar (German / French) From the renowned land / of the sea

Lamarr, Lamarre, Lemar, Lemarr

Lambert (Scandinavian) The light of the land

Lambart, Lamberto, Lambirt, Landbert, Lambirto, Lambrecht, Lambret, Lambrett

Lambi (Norse) In mythology, the son of Thorbjorn

Lambie, Lamby, Lambey, Lambe, Lambee

Lameh (Arabic) A shining man

Lamorak (English) In Arthurian legend, the brother of Percival

Lamerak, Lamurak, Lamorac, Lamerac, Lamurac, Lamorack, Lamerack, Lamurack

Lance (English) Form of Lancelot, meaning an attendant, a knight of the Round Table

Lander (English) One who owns land

Land, Landers, Landis, Landiss, Landor, Lande, Landry, Landri

*TLandon (English) From the long hill

Landyn, Landan, Landen, Landin, Lando, Langdon, Langden, Langdan

Lane (English) One who takes the narrow path

Laine, Lain, Laen, Laene, Layne, Layn

Langhorn (English) Of the long horn

Langhorne, Lanhorn, Lanhorne

Langilea (Polynesian) Having a booming voice, like thunder

Langileah, Langilia, Langiliah

Langston (English) From the tall man’s town

Langsten, Langstun, Langstown, Langstin, Langstyn, Langstan, Langton, Langtun

Langundo (Native American / Polynesian) A peaceful man / one who is graceful

Langworth (English) One who lives near the long paddock

Langworthe, Lanworth, Lanworthe

Lanier (French) One who works with wool

Lantos (Hungarian) One who plays the lute

Lantus

Lapidos (Hebrew) One who carries a torch

Lapydos, Lapidot, Lapydot, Lapidoth, Lapydoth, Lapidus, Lapydus

Laquinton (American) Form of Quinton, meaning “from the queen’s town or settlement”

Laquinntan, Laquinnten, Laquinntin, Laquinnton, Laquintain, Laquintan, Laquintyn, Laquintynn

Lar (Anglo-Saxon) One who teaches others

Larson (Scandinavian) The son of Lawrence

Larsan, Larsen, Larsun, Larsin, Larsyn

Lasalle (French) From the hall

Lasall, Lasal, Lasale

Lashaun (American) An enthusiastic man

Lashawn, Lasean, Lashon, Lashond

Lassit (American) One who is open-minded

Lassyt, Lasset

Lathan (American) Form of Nathan, meaning “a gift from God”

Lathen, Lathun, Lathon, Lathin, Lathyn, Latan, Laten, Latun

Latimer (English) One who serves as an interpreter

Latymer, Latimor, Latymor, Latimore, Latymore, Lattemore, Lattimore

Latty (English) A generous man

Lattey, Latti, Lattie, Lattee, Lattea

Laurian (English) One who lives near the laurel trees

Laurien, Lauriano, Laurieno, Lawrian, Lawrien, Lawriano, Lawrieno

Lave (Italian) Of the burning rock

Lava

Lawford (English) From the ford near the hill

Lawforde, Lawferd, Lawferde, Lawfurd, Lawfurde

Lawler (Gaelic) A soft-spoken man; one who mutters

Lauler, Lawlor, Loller, Lawlar, Lollar, Loller, Laular, Laulor

Lawley (English) From the meadow near the hill

Lawly, Lawli, Lawlie, Lawleigh, Lawlee, Lawlea, Lawleah

Lawrence (Latin) Man from Laurentum; crowned with laurel

Larance, Laranz, Larenz, Larrance, Larrence, Larrens, Larrey, Larry

Laziz (Arabic) One who is pleasant

Lazeez, Lazeaz, Laziez, Lazeiz, Lazyz

Leaman (American) A powerful man

Leeman, Leamon, Leemon, Leamond, Leamand

Lear (Greek) Of the royalty

Leare, Leer, Leere

Leather (American) As tough as hide

Lether

Leavitt (English) A baker

Leavit, Leavytt, Leavyt, Leavett, Leavet

Leben (English) Filled with hope

Lech (Slavic) In mythology, the founder of the Polish people

Leche

Ledyard (Teutonic) The protector of the nation

Ledyarde, Ledyerd, Ledyerde

Lee (English) From the meadow

Leigh, Lea, Leah, Ley

Leeto (African) One who embarks on a journey

Leato, Leito, Lieto

Legend (American) One who is memorable

Legende, Legund, Legunde

Leighton (English) From the town near the meadow

Leightun, Layton, Laytun, Leyton, Leytun

Lekhak (Hindi) An author

Lekhan

ˆLeland (English) From the meadow land

Lema (African) One who is cultivated

Lemah, Lemma, Lemmah

Lemon (American) Resembling the fruit

Lemun, Lemin, Lemyn, Limon, Limun, Limin, Limyn, Limen

Len (Native American) One who plays the flute

Lencho (African) Resembling a lion

Lenchos, Lenchio, Lenchiyo, Lencheo, Lencheyo

Lennon (English) Son of love

Lennan

Lennor (English) A courageous man

Lennox (Scottish) One who owns many elm trees

Lenox, Lenoxe, Lennix, Lenix, Lenixe

Lensar (English) One who stays with his parents

Lenser, Lensor, Lensur

Lenton (American) A pious man

Lentin, Lentyn, Lentun, Lentan, Lenten, Lent, Lente

Leo (Latin) Having the strength of a lion

Lio, Lyo, Leon

ˆLeon (Greek) Form of Leo, meaning “resembling a lion”

Leonard (German) Having the strength of a lion

Len, Lenard, Lenn, Lennard, Lennart, Lennerd, Leonardo

Leor (Latin) One who listens well

Leore

Lerato (Latin) The song of my soul

Leratio, Lerateo

Leron (French / Arabic) The circle / my song

Lerun, Leran, Leren, Lerin, Leryn

Leroy (French) The king

Leroi, Leeroy, Leeroi, Learoy, Learoi

*Levi (Hebrew) We are united as one; in the Bible, one of Jacob’s sons

Levie, Levin, Levyn, Levy, Levey, Levee

Li (Chinese) Having great strength

*Liam (Gaelic) Form of William, meaning “the determined protector”

Lian (Chinese) Of the willow

Liang (Chinese) A good man

Lyang

Lidmann (Anglo-Saxon) A man of the sea; a sailor

Lidman, Lydmann, Lydman

Lif (Scandinavian) An energetic man; lively

Lihau (Hawaiian) A spirited man

Like (Asian) A soft-spoken man

Lyke

Lilo (Hawaiian) One who is generous

Lylo, Leelo, Lealo, Leylo, Lielo, Leilo

Lincoln (English) From the village near the lake

Lincon, Lyncon, Linc, Lynk, Lync

Lindford (English) From the linden-tree ford

Linford, Lindforde, Linforde, Lyndford, Lynford, Lyndforde, Lynforde

Lindhurst (English) From the village by the linden trees

Lyndhurst, Lindenhurst, Lyndenhurst, Lindhirst, Lindherst, Lyndhirst, Lyndherst, Lindenhirst

Lindley (English) From the meadow of linden trees

Lindly, Lindleigh, Lindlea, Lindleah, Lindlee, Lindli

Lindman (English) One who lives near the linden trees

Lindmann, Lindmon

Line (English) From the bank

Lipût (Hungarian) A brave young man

Lisimba (African) One who has been attacked by a lion

Lisymba, Lysimba, Lysymba

Liu (Asian) One who is quiet; peaceful

Llewellyn (Welsh) Resembling a lion

Lewellen, Lewellyn, Llewellen, Llewelyn, Llwewellin, Llew, Llewe, Llyweilun

Lochan (Hindi / Irish) The eyes / one who is lively

*TLogan (Gaelic) From the little hollow

Logann, Logen, Login, Logyn, Logenn, Loginn, Logynn

Lolonyo (African) The beauty of love

Lolonyio, Lolonyeo, Lolonio, Lolonea

Loman (Gaelic) One who is small and bare

Lomann, Loeman, Loemann

Lombard (Latin) One who has a long beard

Lombardi, Lombardo, Lombardie, Lombardy, Lombardey, Lombardee

London (English) From the capital of England

Lundon, Londen, Lunden

Lonzo (Spanish) One who is ready for battle

Lonzio, Lonzeo

Lootah (Native American) Refers to the color red

Loota, Loutah, Louta, Lutah, Luta

Lorcan (Irish) The small fierce one

Lorcen, Lorcin, Lorcyn, Lorcon, Lorcun, Lorkan, Lorken, Lorkin

Lord (English) One who has authority and power

Lorde, Lordly, Lordley, Lordlee, Lordlea, Lordleigh, Lordli, Lordlie

Lore (Basque / English) Resembling a flower / form of Lawrence, meaning “man from Laurentum; crowned with laurel”

Lorea

Lorimer (Latin) One who makes harnesses

Lorrimer, Lorimar, Lorrimar, Lorymar, Lorrymar, Lorymer, Lorrymer

Louis (German) A famous warrior

Lew, Lewes, Lewis, Lodewick, Lodovico, Lou, Louie, Lucho, Luis

Luba (Yugoslavian) One who loves and is loved

Lubah

*TLucas (English) A man from Lucania

Lukas, Loucas, Loukas, Luckas, Louckas, Lucus, Lukus, Ghoukas

Lucian (Latin) Surrounded by light

Luciano, Lucianus, Lucien, Lucio, Lucjan, Lukianos, Lukyan, Luce

Lucky (English) A fortunate man

Luckey, Luckee, Luckea, Lucki, Luckie

Ludlow (English) The ruler of the hill

Ludlowe

*Luis (Spanish) Form of Louis, meaning “a famous warrior”

Luiz

*TLuke (Greek) A man from Lucania

Luc, Luken

Lunt (Scandinavian) From the grove

Lunte

Luthando (Latin) One who is dearly loved

Luther (German) A soldier of the people

Louther, Luter, Luthero, Lutero, Louthero, Luthus, Luthas, Luthos

Lux (Latin) A man of the light

Luxe, Luxi, Luxie, Luxee, Luxea, Luxy, Luxey

Ly (Vietnamese) A reasonable man

Lynn (English) A man of the lake

Linn, Lyn, Lynne, Linne

M

Maahes (Egyptian) Resembling a lion

Mac (Gaelic) The son of Mac (Macarthur, Mackinley, etc.)

Mack, Mak, Macky, Macky, Macki, Mackie, Mackee, Mackea

Macadam (Gaelic) The son of Adam

Macadhamh, MacAdam, McAdam, MacAdhamh

Macallister (Gaelic) The son of Alistair

MacAlister, McAlister, McAllister, Macalister

Macardle (Gaelic) The son of great courage

MacArdle, McCardle, Macardell, MacArdell, McCardell

Macartan (Gaelic) The son of Artan

MacArtan, McArtan, Macarten, MacArten, McArten

Macarthur (Gaelic) The son of Arthur

MacArthur, McArthur, Macarther, MacArther, McArther

Macauslan (Gaelic) The son of Absalon

MacAuslan, McAuslan, Macauslen, MacAuslen, McAuslen

Maccoll (Gaelic) The son of Coll

McColl, Maccoll, MacColl

Maccrea (Gaelic) The son of grace

McCrea, Macrae, MacCrae, MacCray, MacCrea

Macedonio (Greek) A man from Macedonia

Macedoneo, Macedoniyo, Macedoneyo

Macgowan (Gaelic) The son of a blacksmith

MacGowan, Magowan, McGowan, McGowen, McGown, MacCowan, MacCowen

Machau (Hebrew) A gift from God

Machenry (Gaelic) The son of Henry

MacHenry, McHenry

Machk (Native American) Resembling a bear

Macintosh (Gaelic) The son of the thane

MacIntosh, McIntosh, Macintoshe, Maclntoshe, McIntoshe, Mackintosh, MacKintosh

Mackay (Gaelic) The son of fire

MacKay, McKay, Mackaye, MacKaye, McKaye

Mackinley (Gaelic) The son of the white warrior

MacKinley, McKinley, MacKinlay, McKinlay, Mackinlay, Mackinlie, MacKinlie

Macklin (Gaelic) The son of Flann

Macklinn, Macklyn, Macklynn, Macklen, Macklenn

Maclaine (Gaelic) The son of John’s servant

MacLaine, Maclain, MacLain, Maclayn, McLaine, McLain, Maclane, MacLane

Macleod (Gaelic) The son of the ugly one

MacLeod, McLeod, McCloud, MacCloud

Macmurray (Gaelic) The son of Murray

MacMurray, McMurray, Macmurra, MacMurra

Macnab (Gaelic) The son of the abbot

MacNab, McNab

Macon (English / French) To make / from the city in France

Macun, Makon, Makun, Maken, Mackon, Mackun

Macqueen (Gaelic) The son of the good man

MacQueen, McQueen

Macrae (Gaelic) The son of Ray

MacRae, McRae, Macray, MacRay, McRay, Macraye, MacRaye, McRaye

Madden (Pakistani) One who is organized; a planner

Maddon, Maddan, Maddin, Maddyn, Maddun, Maden, Madon, Madun

Maddox (Welsh) The son of the benefactor

Madox, Madocks, Maddocks

Madhur (Indian) A sweet man

Magee (Gaelic) The son of Hugh

MacGee, McGee, MacGhee, Maghee

Maguire (Gaelic) The son of the beige one

Magwire, MacGuire, McGuire, MacGwire, McGwire

Magus (Latin) A sorcerer

Magis, Magys, Magos, Magas, Mages

Mahan (American) A cowboy

Mahahn, Mahen, Mayhan, Maihan, Maehan, Mayhen, Maihen, Maehen

Mahant (Indian) Having a great soul

Mahante

Mahatma (Hindi) Of great spiritual development

Mahfouz (Arabic) One who is protected

Mafouz, Mahfooz, Mafooz, Mahfuz, Mafuz

Mahkah (Native American) Of the earth

Mahka, Makah, Maka

Mahmud (Arabic) One who is praiseworthy

Mahmood, Mahmoud, Mehmood, Mehmud, Mehmoud

Mailhairer (French) An ill-fated man

Maimon (Arabic) One who is dependable; having good fortune

Maymon, Maemon, Maimun, Maymun, Maemun, Mamon, Mamun

Maitland (English) From the meadow land

Maytland, Maetland, Maitlande, Maytlande, Maetlande

Majdy (Arabic) A glorious man

Majdey, Majdi, Majdie, Majdee, Majdea

Makaio (Hawaiian) A gift from God

Makena (Hawaiian) Man of abundance

Makenah

Makin (Arabic) Having great strength

Makeen, Makean, Makein, Makien, Makyn

Makis (Hebrew) A gift from God

Madys, Makiss, Makyss, Makisse, Madysse

Malachi (Hebrew) A messenger of God

Malachie, Malachy, Malaki, Malakia, Malakie, Malaquias, Malechy, Maleki

Malawa (African) A flourishing man

Malcolm (Gaelic) Follower of St. Columbus

Malcom, Malcolum, Malkolm, Malkom, Malkolum

Mali (Indian) A ruler; the firstborn son

Malie, Maly, Maley, Malee, Malea

Mamoru (Japanese) Of the earth

Mamorou, Mamorue, Mamorew, Mamoroo

Manchester (English) From the city in England

Manchestar, Manchestor, Manchestir, Manchestyr, Manchestur

Mandan (Native American) A tribal name

Manden, Mandon, Mandun, Mandin, Mandyn

Mandhatri (Indian) A prince; born to royalty

Mandhatrie, Mandhatry, Mandhatrey, Mandhatree, Mandhatrea

Mani (African) From the mountain

Manie, Many, Maney, Manee, Manea

Manjit (Indian) A conqueror of the mind; having great knowledge

Manjeet, Manjeat, Manjeit, Manjiet, Manjyt

Manley (English) From the man’s meadow; from the hero’s meadow

Manly, Manli, Manlie, Manlea, Manleah, Manlee, Manleigh

Manmohan (Indian) A handsome and pleasing man

Manmohen, Manmohin, Manmohyn

Mannheim (German) From the hamlet in the swamp

Manheim

Mano (Hawaiian) Resembling a shark

Manoe, Manow, Manowe

Manohar (Indian) A delightful and captivating man

Manoharr, Manohare

Mansel (English) From the clergyman’s house

Mansle, Mansell, Mansele, Manselle, Manshel, Manshele, Manshell, Manshelle

Mansfield (English) From the field near the small river

Mansfeld, Maunfield, Maunfeld

Manton (English) From the man’s town; from the hero’s town

Mantun, Manten, Mannton, Manntun, Mannten

Manu (African) The second-born child

Manue, Manou, Manoo

Manuel (Spanish) Form of Emmanuel, meaning “God is with us”

Manuelo, Manuello, Manolito, Manolo, Manollo, Manny, Manni

Manya (Indian) A respected man

Manyah

Manzo (Japanese) The third son with ten-thousand-fold strength

Mar (Spanish) Of the sea

Marr, Mare, Marre

Marcel (French) The little warrior

Marceau, Marcelin, Marcellin, Marcellino, Marcell, Marcello, Marcellus, Marcelo

Marcus (Latin) Form of Mark, meaning “dedicated to Mars, the god of war”

Markus, Marcas, Marco, Markos

Mariatu (African) One who is pure; chaste

Mariatue, Mariatou, Mariatoo

Marid (Arabic) A rebellious man

Maryd

Mario (Latin) A manly man

Marius, Marios, Mariano, Marion, Mariun, Mareon

Mark (Latin) Dedicated to Mars, the god of war

Marc, Markey, Marky, Marki, Markie, Markee, Markea, Markov

Marmion (French) Our little one

Marmyon, Marmeon

Marsh (English) From the marshland

Marshe

Marshall (French / English) A caretaker of horses / a steward

Marchall, Marischal, Marischall, Marschal, Marshal, Marshell, Marshel, Marschall

Marston (English) From the town near the marsh

Marstun, Marsten, Marstin, Marstyn, Marstan

Martin (Latin) Dedicated to Mars, the god of war

Martyn, Mart, Martel, Martell, Marten, Martenn, Marti, Martie

Marvin (Welsh) A friend of the sea

Marvinn, Marvinne, Marven, Marvenn, Marvenne, Marvyn, Marvynn, Marvynne, Mervin

Maryland (English) Honoring Queen Mary; from the state of Maryland

Mariland, Maralynd, Marylind, Marilind

Masanao (Japanese) A good man

Masao (Japanese) A righteous man

*TMason (English) One who works with stone

Masun, Masen, Masan, Masin, Masyn, Masson, Massun, Massen

Masselin (French) A young Thomas

Masselyn, Masselen, Masselan, Masselon, Masselun, Maselin, Maselyn, Maselon

Masura (Japanese) A good destiny

Masoura

Mataniah (Hebrew) A gift from God

Matania, Matanya, Matanyahu, Mattania, Mattaniah, Matanyah

Matata (African) One who causes trouble

Matin (Arabic) Having great strength

Maten, Matan, Matyn, Maton, Matun

Matisse (French) One who is gifted

Matiss, Matysse, Matyss, Matise, Matyse

Matlock (American) A rancher

Matlok, Matloc

ˆMatteo (Italian) Form of Matthew, meaning “a gift from God”

*TMatthew (Hebrew) A gift from God

Matt, Mathew, Matvey, Mateas, Mattix, Madteos, Matthias, Mat, Mateo, Matteo, Mateus

Matunde (African) One who is fruitful

Matundi, Matundie

Matvey (Russian) Form of Matthew, meaning “a gift from God”

Matvy, Matvee, Matvea, Matvi, Matvie, Motka, Matviyko

Matwau (Native American) The enemy

Maurice (Latin) A dark-skinned man; Moorish

Maurell, Maureo, Mauricio, Maurids, Maurie, Maurin, Maurio, Maurise, Baurice

Maverick (English) An independent man; a nonconformist

Maveric, Maverik, Mavrick, Mavric, Mavrik

Mawulol (African) One who gives thanks to God

ˆMaximilian (Latin) The greatest

Max, Macks, Maxi, Maxie, Maxy, Maxey, Maxee, Maxea, Maximiliano

Maxfield (English) From Mack’s field

Mackfield, Maxfeld, Macksfeld

TMaxwell (English) From Mack’s spring

Maxwelle, Mackswell, Maxwel, Mackswel, Mackwelle, Maxwill, Maxwille, Mackswill

Mayer (Latin / German / Hebrew) A large man / a farmer / one who is shining bright

Maier, Mayar, Mayor, Mayir, Mayur, Meyer, Meir, Myer

Mayfield (English) From the strong one’s field

Mayfeld, Maifield, Maifeld, Maefield, Maefeld

Mayo (Gaelic) From the yew tree plain

Mayoe, Maiyo, Maeyo, Maiyoe, Maeyoe, Mayoh, Maioh

Mccoy (Gaelic) The son of Coy

McCoy

McKenna (Gaelic) The son of Kenna; to ascend

McKennon, McKennun, McKennen, McKennan

Mckile (Gaelic) The son of Kyle

McKile, Mckyle, McKyle, Mackile, Mackyle, MacKile, MacKyle

Medad (Hebrew) A beloved friend

Meydad

Medgar (German) Having great strength

Medgarr, Medgare, Medgard, Medárd

Medwin (German) A strong friend

Medwine, Medwinn, Medwinne, Medwen, Medwenn, Medwenne, Medwyn, Medwynn

Meged (Hebrew) One who has been blessed with goodness

Mehdi (Arabian) One who is guided

Mehdie, Mehdy, Mehdey, Mehdee, Mehdea

Mehetabel (Hebrew) One who is favored by God

Mehetabell, Mehitabel, Mehitabell, Mehytabel, Mehytabell

Meilyr (Welsh) A regal ruler

Meinrad (German) A strong counselor

Meinred, Meinrod, Meinrud, Meinrid, Meinryd

Meka (Hawaiian) Of the eyes

Mekah

Melancton (Greek) Resembling a black flower

Melankton, Melanctun, Melanktun, Melancten, Melankten, Melanchton, Melanchten, Melanchthon

Mele (Hawaiian) One who is happy

Melesio (Spanish) An attentive man; one who is careful

Melacio, Melasio, Melecio, Melicio, Meliseo, Milesio

Meletius (Greek) A cautious man

Meletios, Meletious, Meletus, Meletos

Meli (Native American) One who is bitter

Melie, Mely, Meley, Melee, Melea, Meleigh

Melker (Swedish) A king

Melkar, Melkor, Melkur, Melkir, Melkyr

Melton (English) From the mill town

Meltun, Meltin, Meltyn, Melten, Meltan

Melville (English) From the mill town

Melvill, Melvil, Melvile, Melvylle, Melvyll, Melvyl, Melvyle

Melvin (English) A friend who offers counsel

Melvinn, Melvinne, Melven, Melvenn, Melvenne, Melvyn, Melvynn, Melvynne, Belvin

Memphis (American) From the city in Tennessee

Memfis, Memphys, Memfys, Memphus, Memfus

Menachem (Hebrew) One who provides comfort

Menaheim, Menahem, Menachim, Menachym, Menahim, Menahym, Machum, Machem

Menassah (Hebrew) A forgetful man

Menassa, Menass, Menas, Menasse, Menasseh

Menefer (Egyptian) Of the beautiful city

Menefar, Menefir, Menefyr, Menefor, Menefur

Menelik (African) The son of a wise man

Menelick, Menelic, Menelyk, Menelyck, Menelyc

Merewood (English) From the forest with the lake

Merwood, Merewode, Merwode

Merlin (Welsh) Of the sea fortress; in Arthurian legend, the wizard and mentor of King Arthur

Merlyn, Merlan, Merlon, Merlun, Merlen, Merlinn, Merlynn, Merlonn

Merrill (English) Of the shining sea

Meril, Merill, Merrel, Merrell, Merril, Meryl, Merryll, Meryll

Merton (English) From the town near the lake

Mertun, Mertan, Merten, Mertin, Mertyn, Murton, Murtun, Murten

Mervin (Welsh) Form of Marvin, meaning “a friend of the sea”

Mervinn, Mervinne, Mervyn, Mervynn, Mervynne, Merven, Mervenn, Mervenne

Meshach (Hebrew) An enduring man

Meshack, Meshac, Meshak, Meeshach, Meeshack, Meeshak, Meeshac

Mhina (African) One who is delightful

Mhinah, Mheena, Mheenah, Mheina, Mheinah, Mhienah, Mhienah, Mhyna

Micah (Hebrew) Form of Michael, meaning “who is like God?”

Mica, Mycah

*TMichael (Hebrew) Who is like God?

Makai, Micael, Mical, Micha, Michaelangelo, Michail, Michal, Micheal, Miguel, Mick

Mick (English) Form of Michael, meaning “who is like God?”

Micke, Mickey, Micky, Micki, Mickie, Mickee, Mickea, Mickel

Mieko (Japanese) A bright man

*Miguel (Portuguese / Spanish) Form of Michael, meaning “who is like God?”

Migel, Myguel

Milan (Latin) An eager and hardworking man

Mylan

Miles (German / Latin) One who is merciful / a soldier

Myles, Miley, Mily, Mili, Milie, Milee

Milford (English) From the mill’s ford

Millford, Milfurd, Millfurd, Milferd, Millferd, Milforde, Millforde, Milfurde

Miller (English) One who works at the mill

Millar, Millor, Millur, Millir, Millyr, Myller, Millen, Millan

Milo (German) Form of Miles, meaning “one who is merciful”

Mylo

Milson (English) The son of Miles

Milsun, Milsen, Milsin, Milsyn, Milsan

Mimir (Norse) In mythology, a giant who guarded the well of wisdom

Mymir, Mimeer, Mimyr, Mymeer, Mymyr, Meemir, Meemeer, Meemyr

Miner (Latin / English) One who works in the mines / a youth

Minor, Minar, Minur, Minir, Minyr

Mingan (Native American) Resembling a gray wolf

Mingen, Mingin, Mingon, Mingun, Mingyn

Minh (Vietnamese) A clever man

Minster (English) Of the church

Mynster, Minstar, Mynstar, Minstor, Mynstor, Minstur, Mynstur, Minstir

Miracle (American) An act of God’s hand

Mirakle, Mirakel, Myracle, Myrakle

Mirage (French) An illusion

Myrage

Mirumbi (African) Born during a period of rain

Mirumbie, Mirumby, Mirumbey, Mirumbee, Mirumbea

Missouri (Native American) From the town of large canoes; from the state of Missouri

Missourie, Mizouri, Mizourie, Missoury, Mizoury, Missuri, Mizuri, Mizury

Mitchell (English) Form of Michael, meaning “who is like God?”

Mitch, Mitchel, Mytch, Mitchum, Mytchill, Mitcham

Mitsu (Japanese) Of the light

Mytsu, Mitsue, Mytsue

Mochni (Native American) Resembling a talking bird

Mochnie, Mochny, Mochney, Mochnee, Mochnea

Modesty (Latin) One who is without conceit

Modesti, Modestie, Modestee, Modestus, Modestey, Modesto, Modestio, Modestine

Mogens (Dutch) A powerful man

Mogen, Mogins, Mogin, Mogyns, Mogyn, Mogan, Mogans

Mohajit (Indian) A charming man

Mohajeet, Mohajeat, Mohajeit, Mohajiet, Mohajyt

ˆMohammed (Arabic) One who is greatly praised; the name of the prophet and founder of Islam

Mahomet, Mohamad, Mohamed, Mohamet, Mohammad, Muhammad, Muhammed, Mehmet

Mohave (Native American) A tribal name

Mohav, Mojave

Mojag (Native American) One who is never quiet

Molan (Irish) The servant of the storm

Molen

Momo (American) A warring man

Mona (African) A jealous man

Monah

Mongo (African) A well-known man

Mongoe, Mongow, Mongowe

Mongwau (Native American) Resembling an owl

Monroe (Gaelic) From the mouth of the river Roe

Monro, Monrow, Monrowe, Munro, Munroe, Munrow, Munrowe

Montenegro (Spanish) From the black mountain

Montgomery (French) From Gomeric’s mountain

Monty, Montgomerey, Montgomeri, Montgomerie, Montgomeree, Montgomerea

Monty (English) Form of Montgomery, meaning “from Gomeric’s mountain”

Montey, Monti, Montie, Montee, Montea, Montes, Montez

Moon (American) Born beneath the moon; a dreamer

Mooney (Irish) A wealthy man

Moony, Mooni, Moonie, Maonaigh, Moonee, Moonea, Moone

Moose (American) Resembling the animal; a big, strong man

Moos, Mooze, Mooz

Moran (Irish) A great man

Morane, Morain, Moraine, Morayn, Morayne, Moraen, Moraene

Morathi (African) A wise man

Morathie, Morathy, Morathey, Morathee, Morathea

Moreland (English) From the moors

Moorland, Morland

Morley (English) From the meadow on the moor

Morly, Morleigh, Morlee, Morlea, Morleah, Morli, Morlie, Moorley

Morpheus (Greek) In mythology, the god of dreams

Morfeus, Morphius, Mofius

Mortimer (French) Of the still water; of the dead sea

Mortymer, Morty, Mortey, Morti, Mortie, Mortee, Mortea, Mort, Morte

Moses (Hebrew) A savior; in the Bible, the leader of the Israelites; drawn from the water

Mioshe, Mioshye, Mohsen, Moke, Moise, Moises, Mose, Moshe

Mostyn (Welsh) From the mossy settlement

Mostin, Mosten, Moston, Mostun, Mostan

Moswen (African) A light-skinned man

Moswenn, Moswenne, Moswin, Moswinn, Moswinne, Moswyn, Moswynn, Moswynne

Moubarak (Arabian) One who is blessed

Mubarak, Moobarak

Mounafes (Arabic) A rival

Muhannad (Arabic) One who wields a sword

Muhanned, Muhanad, Muhaned, Muhunnad, Muhunad, Muhanned, Muhaned

Mukhtar (Arabic) The chosen one

Muktar

Mukisa (Ugandan) Having good fortune

Mukysa

Mulcahy (Irish) A war chief

Mulcahey, Mulcahi, Mulcahie, Mulcahee, Mulcahea

Mundhir (Arabic) One who cautions others

Mundheer, Mundhear, Mundheir, Mundhier, Mundhyr

Murdock (Scottish) From the sea

Murdok, Murdoc, Murdo, Murdoch, Murtagh, Murtaugh, Murtogh, Murtough

Murfain (American) Having a warrior spirit

Murfaine, Murfayn, Murfayne, Murfaen, Murfaene, Murfane

Muriel (Gaelic) Of the shining sea

Muryel, Muriell, Muryell, Murial, Muriall, Muryal, Muryall, Murell

Murphy (Gaelic) A warrior of the sea

Murphey, Murphee, Murphea, Murphi, Murphie, Murfey, Murfy, Murfee

Murray (Gaelic) The lord of the sea

Murrey, Murry, Murri, Murrie, Murree, Murrea, Murry

Murron (Celtic) A bitter man

Murrun, Murren, Murran, Murrin, Murryn

Murtadi (Arabic) One who is content

Murtadie, Murtady, Murtadey, Murtadee, Murtadea

Musad (Arabic) One who is lucky

Musaad, Mus’ad

Mushin (Arabic) A charitable man

Musheen, Mushean, Mushein, Mushien, Mushyn

Muskan (Arabic) One who smiles often

Musken, Muskon, Muskun, Muskin, Muskyn

Muslim (Arabic) An adherent of Islam

Muslym, Muslem, Moslem, Moslim, Moslym

Mustapha (Arabic) The chosen one

Mustafa, Mostapha, Mostafa, Moustapha, Moustafa

Muti (Arabic) One who is obedient

Mutie, Muty, Mutey, Mutee, Mutea, Muta

Myron (Greek) Refers to myrrh, a fragrant oil

Myrun, Myran, Myren, Myrin, Myryn, Miron, Mirun, Miran

Mystique (French) A man with an air of mystery

Mystic, Mistique, Mysteek, Misteek, Mystiek, Mistiek, Mysteeque, Misteeque

N

Nabendu (Indian) Born beneath the new moon

Nabendue, Nabendoo, Nabendou

Nabhi (Indian) The best

Nabhie, Nabhy, Nabhey, Nabhee, Nabhea

Nabhomani (Indian) Of the sun

Nabhomanie, Nabhomany, Nabhomaney, Nabhomanee, Nabhomanea

Nabil (Arabic) A highborn man

Nabeel, Nabeal, Nabeil, Nabiel, Nabyl

Nabu (Babylonian) In mythology, the god of writing and wisdom

Nabue, Naboo, Nabo, Nebo, Nebu, Nebue, Neboo

Nachshon (Hebrew) An adventurous man; one who is daring

Nachson

Nadav (Hebrew) A generous man

Nadaav

Nadif (African) One who is born between seasons

Nadeef, Nadief, Nadeif, Nadyf, Nadeaf

Nadim (Arabic) A beloved friend

Nadeem, Nadeam, Nadiem, Nadeim, Nadym

Naftali (Hebrew) A struggling man; in the Bible, one of Jacob’s sons

Naphtali, Naphthali, Neftali, Nefthali, Nephtali, Nephthali, Naftalie, Naphtalie

Nagel (German) One who makes nails

Nagle, Nagler, Naegel, Nageler, Nagelle, Nagele, Nagell

Nahir (Hebrew) A clear-headed and bright man

Naheer, Nahear, Naheir, Nahier, Nahyr, Naher

Nahum (Hebrew) A compassionate man

Nahom, Nahoum, Nahoom, Nahuem

Naji (Arabic) One who is safe

Najea, Naje, Najee, Najie, Najy, Najey, Nanji, Nanjie

Najib (Arabic) Of noble descent; a highborn man

Najeeb, Najeab, Najeib, Najieb, Najyb, Nageeb, Nageab, Nagyb

Nally (Irish) A poor man

Nalley, Nalli, Nallie, Nallee, Nallea, Nalleigh

Namir (Israeli) Resembling a leopard

Nameer, Namear, Namier, Nameir, Namyr

Nandan (Indian) One who is pleasing

Nanden, Nandin, Nandyn, Nandon, Nandun

Naotau (Indian) Our new son

Naotou

Napier (French / English) A mover / one who takes care of the royal linens

Neper

Napoleon (Italian / German) A man from Naples / son of the mists

Napolean, Napolion, Napoleone, Napoleane, Napolione

Narcissus (Greek) Resembling a daffodil; self-love; in mythology, a youth who fell in love with his reflection

Narciso, Narcisse, Narkissos, Narses, Narcisus, Narcis, Narciss

Naresh (Indian) A king

Nareshe, Natesh, Nateshe

Nasih (Arabic) One who advises others

Nasyh

Natal (Spanish) Born at Christmastime

Natale, Natalino, Natalio, Natall, Natalle, Nataleo, Natica

*TNathan (Hebrew) Form of Nathaniel, meaning “a gift from God”

Nat, Natan, Nate, Nathen, Nathon, Nathin, Nathyn, Nathun, Lathan

*Nathaniel (Hebrew) A gift from God

Nathan, Natanael, Nataniel, Nathanael, Nathaneal, Nathanial, Nathanyal, Nathanyel, Nethanel

Nature (American) An outdoorsy man

Natural

Navarro (Spanish) From the plains

Navaro, Navarrio, Navario, Navarre, Navare, Nabaro, Nabarro

Naveed (Persian) Our best wishes

Navead, Navid, Navied, Naveid, Navyd

Nazim (Arabian) Of a soft breeze

Nazeem, Nazeam, Naziem, Nazeim, Nazym

Nebraska (Native American) From the flat water land; from the state of Nebraska

Neckarios (Greek) Of the nectar; one who is immortal

Nectaire, Nectarios, Nectarius, Nektario, Nektarius, Nektarios, Nektaire

Neelotpal (Indian) Resembling the blue lotus

Nealotpal, Nielotpal, Neilotpal, Nilothpal, Neelothpal

Negm (Arabian) Resembling a star

Nehal (Indian) Born during a period of rain

Nehall, Nehale, Nehalle

Nehemiah (Hebrew) God provides comfort

Nehemia, Nechemia, Nechemiah, Nehemya, Nehemyah, Nechemya, Nechemyah

Neil (Gaelic) The champion

Neal, Neale, Neall, Nealle, Nealon, Neel, Neilan, Neile

Neirin (Irish) Surrounded by light

Neiryn, Neiren, Neerin, Neeryn, Neeren

Nelek (Polish) Resembling a horn

Nelec, Neleck

Nelson (English) The son of Neil; the son of a champion

Nealson, Neilson, Neillson, Nelsen, Nilson, Nilsson, Nelli, Nellie

Neptune (Latin) In mythology, god of the sea

Neptun, Neptoon, Neptoone, Neptoun, Neptoune

Neroli (Italian) Resembling an orange blossom

Nerolie, Neroly, Neroley, Neroleigh, Nerolea, Nerolee

Nevan (Irish) The little saint

Naomhan

Neville (French) From the new village

Nev, Nevil, Nevile, Nevill, Nevylle, Nevyl, Nevyle, Nevyll

Newcomb (English) From the new valley

Newcom, Newcome, Newcombe, Neucomb, Neucombe, Neucom, Neucome

Newlin (Welsh) From the new pond

Newlinn, Newlyn, Newlynn, Neulin, Neulinn, Neulyn, Neulynn

Newman (English) A newcomer

Newmann, Neuman, Neumann

Nhat (Vietnamese) Having a long life

Nhatt, Nhate, Nhatte

Niaz (Persian) A gift

Nyaz

Nibaw (Native American) One who stands tall

Nybaw, Nibau, Nybau

*TNicholas (Greek) Of the victorious people

Nick, Nicanor, Niccolo, Nichol, Nicholai, Nicholaus, Nikolai, Nicholl, Nichols, Colin, Nicolas, Nico

Nick (English) Form of Nicholas, meaning “of the victorious people”

Nik, Nicki, Nickie, Nickey, Nicky, Nickee, Nickea, Niki

Nickler (American) One who is swift

Nikler, Nicler, Nyckler, Nykler, Nycler

Nicomedes (Greek) One who thinks of victory

Nikomedes, Nicomedo, Nikomedo

Nihal (Indian) One who is content

Neehal, Neihal, Niehal, Neahal, Neyhal, Nyhal

Nihar (Indian) Covered with the morning’s dew

Neehar, Niehar, Neihar, Neahar, Nyhar

Nikan (Persian) One who brings good things

Niken, Nikin, Nikyn, Nikon, Nikun

Nikshep (Indian) One who is treasured

Nykshep

Nikunja (Indian) From the grove of trees

Nino (Italian / Spanish) God is gracious / a young boy

Ninoshka

Nirad (Indian) Of the clouds

Nyrad

Niran (Thai) The eternal one

Nyran, Niren, Nirin, Niryn, Niron, Nirun, Nyren, Nyrin

Nirav (Indian) One who is quiet

Nyrav

Nirbheet (Indian) A fearless man

Nirbhit, Nirbhyt, Nirbhay, Nirbhaye, Nirbhai, Nirbhae

Niremaan (Arabic) One who shines as brightly as fire

Nyremaan, Nireman, Nyreman

Nishan (Armenian) A sign or symbol

Nishok (Indian) Filled with happiness

Nyshok, Nishock, Nyshock

Nissan (Hebrew) A miracle child

Nisan

Niyol (Native American) Of the wind

Njord (Scandinavian) A man from the north

Njorde, Njorth, Njorthe

*TNoah (Hebrew) A peaceful wanderer

Noa

Nodin (Native American) Of the wind

Nodyn, Noden, Nodan, Nodon, Nodun

Nolan (Gaelic) A famous and noble man; a champion of the people

Nolen, Nolin, Nolon, Nolun, Nolyn, Noland, Nolande

North (English) A man from the north

Northe

Northcliff (English) From the northern cliff

Northcliffe, Northclyf, Northclyff, Northclyffe

Norval (Scottish) From the northern valley

Norvall, Norvale, Norvail, Norvaile, Norvayl, Norvayle, Norvael, Norvaele

Norward (English) A guardian of the north

Norwarde, Norwerd, Norwerde, Norwurd, Norwurde

Noshi (Native American) A fatherly man

Noshie, Noshy, Noshey, Noshee, Noshea, Nosh, Noshe

Notaku (Native American) Resembling a growling bear

Notakou, Notakue, Notakoo

Nuhad (Arabic) A brave young man

Nuehad, Nouhad, Neuhad

Nukpana (Native American) An evil man

Nukpanah, Nukpanna, Nukpannah, Nuckpana, Nucpana

Nulte (Irish) A man from Ulster

Nulti, Nultie, Nulty, Nultey, Nultee, Nultea

Nuncio (Spanish) A messenger

Nunzio

Nuriel (Hebrew) God’s light

Nuriell, Nuriele, Nurielle, Nuryel, Nuryell, Nuryele, Nuryelle, Nooriel

Nuru (African) My light

Nurue, Nuroo, Nurou, Nourou, Nooroo

Nyack (African) One who is persistent

Niack, Nyak, Niak, Nyac, Niac

Nye (English) One who lives on the island

Nyle, Nie, Nile

O

Obedience (American) A well-behaved man

Obediance, Obedyence, Obedeynce

Oberon (German) A royal bear; having the heart of a bear

Oberron

Obert (German) A wealthy and bright man

Oberte, Oberth, Oberthe, Odbart, Odbarte, Odbarth, Odbarthe, Odhert

Ochi (African) Filled with laughter

Ochie, Ochee, Ochea, Ochy, Ochey

Odam (English) A son-in-law

Odom, Odem, Odum

Ode (Egyptian / Greek) Traveler of the road / a lyric poem

Oded (Hebrew) One who is supportive and encouraging

Oder (English) From the river

Odar, Odir, Odyr, Odur

Odin (Norse) In mythology, the supreme deity

Odyn, Odon, Oden, Odun

Odinan (Hungarian) One who is wealthy and powerful

Odynan, Odinann, Odynann

Odion (African) The first-born of twins

Odiyon, Odiun, Odiyun

Odissan (African) A wanderer; traveler

Odyssan, Odisan, Odysan, Odissann, Odyssann, Odisann, Odysann

Ofir (Hebrew) The golden son

Ofeer, Ofear, Ofyr, Ofier, Ofeir, Ofer

Ogaleesha (Native American) A man wearing a red shirt

Ogaleasha, Ogaleisha, Ogaleysha, Ogalesha, Ogaliesha, Ogalisha

Oghe (Irish) One who rides horses

Oghi, Oghie, Oghee, Oghea, Oghy, Oghey

Oguz (Hungarian) An arrow

Oguze, Oguzz, Oguzze

Ohanko (Native American) A reckless man

Ohankio, Ohankiyo

Ojaswit (Indian) A powerful and radiant man

Ojaswyt, Ojaswin, Ojaswen, Ojaswyn, Ojas

Okal (African) To cross

Okall

Okan (Turkish) Resembling a horse

Oken, Okin, Okyn

Okapi (African) Resembling an animal with a long neck

Okapie, Okapy, Okapey, Okapee, Okapea, Okape

Okechuku (African) Blessed by God

Oki (Japanese) From the center of the ocean

Okie, Oky, Okey, Okee, Okea

Oklahoma (Native American) Of the red people; from the state of Oklahoma

Oktawian (African) The eighth-born child

Oktawyan, Oktawean, Octawian, Octawyan, Octawean

Olaf (Scandinavian) The remaining of the ancestors

Olay, Ole, Olef, Olev, Oluf, Uolevi

Olafemi (African) A lucky young man

Olafemie, Olafemy, Olafemey, Olafemee, Olafemea

Oleg (Russian) One who is holy

Olezka

*Oliver (Latin) From the olive tree

Oliviero, Olivero, Olivier, Oliviero, Olivio, Ollie

Olney (English) From the loner’s field

Olny, Olnee, Olnea, Olni, Olnie, Ollaneg, Olaneg

Olujimi (African) One who is close to God

Olujimie, Olujimy, Olujimey, Olujimee, Olujimea

Olumide (African) God has arrived

Olumidi, Olumidie, Olumidy, Olumidey, Olumidee, Olumidea, Olumyde, Olumydi

Omar (Arabic) A flourishing man; one who is well-spoken

Omarr, Omer

Omeet (Hebrew) My light

Omeete, Omeit, Omeite, Omeyt, Omeyte, Omit, Omeat, Omeate

Omega (Greek) The last great one; the last letter of the Greek alphabet

Omegah

Onaona (Hawaiian) Having a pleasant scent

Ond (Hungarian) The tenth-born child

Onde

Ondrej (Czech) A manly man

Ondrejek, Ondrejec, Ondrousek, Ondravsek

Onkar (Indian) The purest one

Onckar, Oncar, Onkarr, Onckarr, Oncarr

Onofrio (Italain) A defender of peace

Onofre, Onofrius, Onophrio, Onophre, Onfrio, Onfroi

Onslow (Arabic) From the hill of the enthusiast

Onslowe, Ounslow, Ounslowe

Onyebuchi (African) God is in everything

Onyebuchie, Onyebuchy, Onyebuchey, Onyebuchee, Onyebuchea

Oqwapi (Native American) Resembling a red cloud

Oqwapie, Oqwapy, Oqwapey, Oqwapee, Oqwapea

Oram (English) From the enclosure near the riverbank

Oramm, Oraham, Orahamm, Orham, Orhamm

Ordell (Latin) Of the beginning

Ordel, Ordele, Ordelle, Orde

Ordway (Anglo-Saxon) A fighter armed with a spear

Ordwaye, Ordwai, Ordwae

Oren (Hebrew / Gaelic) From the pine tree / a pale-skinned man

Orenthiel, Orenthiell, Orenthiele, Orenthielle, Orenthiem, Orenthium, Orin

Orleans (Latin) The golden child

Orlean, Orleane, Orleens, Orleen, Orleene, Orlins, Olryns, Orlin

Orly (Hebrew) Surrounded by light

Orley, Orli, Orlie, Orlee, Orleigh, Orlea

Ormod (Anglo-Saxon) A sorrowful man

Ormond (English) One who defends with a spear / from the mountain of bears

Ormonde, Ormund, Ormunde, Ormemund, Ormemond, Ordmund, Ordmunde, Ordmond

Orson (Latin) Resembling a bear; raised by a bear

Orsen, Orsin, Orsini, Orsino, Orsis, Orsonio, Orsinie, Orsiny

Orth (English) An honest man

Orthe

Orton (English) From the settlement by the shore

Ortun, Oraton, Oratun

Orville (French) From the gold town

Orvell, Orvelle, Orvil, Orvill, Orvele, Orvyll, Orvylle, Orvyl

Orwel (Welsh) Of the horizon

Orwell, Orwele, Orwelle

Os (English) The divine

Osborn (Norse) A bear of God

Osborne, Osbourn, Osbourne, Osburn, Osburne

Oscar (English / Gaelic) A spear of the gods / a friend of deer

Oskar, Osker, Oscer, Osckar, Oscker, Oszkar, Oszcar

Osher (Hebrew) A man of good fortune

Osias (Greek) Salvation

Osyas

Orris (Latin) One who is inventive

Orriss, Orrisse, Orrys, Orryss, Orrysse

Osileani (Polynesian) One who talks a lot

Osileanie, Osileany, Osileaney, Osileanee, Osileanea

Oswald (English) The power of God

Oswalde, Osvald, Osvaldo, Oswaldo, Oswell, Osvalde, Oswallt, Osweald

Oswin (English) A friend of God

Oswinn, Oswinne, Oswen, Oswenn, Oswenne, Oswyn, Oswynn, Oswynne

Othniel (Hebrew) God’s lion

Othniell, Othnielle, Othniele, Othnyel, Othnyell, Othnyele, Othnyelle

Otmar (Teutonic) A famous warrior

Otmarr, Othmar, Othmarr, Otomar, Ottomar

Otoahhastis (Native American) Resembling a tall bull

Ottokar (German) A spirited warrior

Otokar, Otokarr, Ottokarr, Ottokars, Otokars, Ottocar, Otocar, Ottocars

Ouray (Native American) The arrow

Ouraye, Ourae, Ourai

Ourson (French) Resembling a little bear

Oursun, Oursoun, Oursen, Oursan, Oursin, Oursyn

Ovid (Latin) A shepherd; an egg

Ovyd, Ovidio, Ovido, Ovydio, Ovydo, Ovidiu, Ovydiu, Ofydd

*TOwen (Welsh / Gaelic) Form of Eugene, meaning “a wellborn man” / a youthful man

Owenn, Owenne, Owin, Owinn, Owinne, Owyn, Owynn, Owynne

Oxton (English) From the oxen town

Oxtun, Oxtown, Oxnaton, Oxnatun, Oxnatown

Oz (Hebrew) Having great strength

Ozz, Ozzi, Ozzie, Ozzy, Ozzey, Ozzee, Ozzea, Ozi

Ozni (Hebrew) One who knows God

Oznie, Ozny, Ozney, Oznee, Oznea

Ozuru (Japanese) Resembling a stork

Ozurou, Ozourou, Ozuroo, Ozooroo

P

Paavo (Finnish) Form of Paul, meaning “a small or humble man”

Paaveli

Pace (Hebrew / English) Refers to Passover / a peaceful man

Paice, Payce, Paece, Pacey, Pacy, Pacee, Paci, Pacie

Pacho (Spanish) An independent man; one who is free

Pachu’a (Native American) Resembling a water snake

Paco (Spanish) A man from France

Pacorro, Pacoro, Paquito

Padgett (French) One who strives to better himself

Padget, Padgette, Padgete, Padgeta, Padgetta, Padge, Paget, Pagett

Padman (Indian) Resembling the lotus

Padmann

Padruig (Scottish) Of the royal family

Paine (Latin) Man from the country; a peasant

Pain, Payn, Payne, Paen, Paene, Pane, Paien

Palamedes (English) In Arthurian legend, a knight

Palomydes, Palomedes, Palamydes, Palsmedes, Palsmydes, Pslomydes

Palban (Spanish) A blond-haired man

Palben, Palbin, Palbyn, Palbon, Palbun

Paley (English) Form of Paul, meaning “a small or humble man”

Paly, Pali, Palie, Palee, Palea

Palladin (Greek) Filled with wisdom

Palladyn, Palladen, Palladan, Paladin, Paladyn, Paladen, Paladan

Palmer (English) A pilgrim bearing a palm branch

Pallmer, Palmar, Pallmar, Palmerston, Palmiro, Palmeero, Palmeer, Palmire

Pan (Greek) In mythology, god of the shepherds

Pann

Panama (Spanish) From the canal

Pancho (Spanish) A man from France

Pankaj (Indian) Resembling the lotus flower

Panya (African) Resembling a mouse

Panyah

Panyin (African) The first-born of twins

Panyen

Paras (Hindi) A touchstone

Parasmani, Parasmanie, Parasmany, Parasmaney, Parasmanee

*Parker (English) The keeper of the park

Parkar, Parkes, Parkman, Park

Parley (Scottish) A reluctant man

Parly, Parli, Parlie, Parlee, Parlea, Parle

Parmenio (Spanish) A studious man; one who is intelligent

Parmenios, Parmenius

Parounag (Armenian) One who is thankful

Parrish (Latin) Man of the church

Parish, Parrishe, Parishe, Parrysh, Parysh, Paryshe, Parryshe, Parisch

Parry (Welsh) The son of Harry

Parrey, Parri, Parrie, Parree, Parrea

Parthenios (Greek) One who is pure; chaste

Parthenius

Parthik (Greek) One who is pure; chaste

Parthyk, Parthick, Parthyck, Parthic, Parthyc

Pascal (Latin) Born during Easter

Pascale, Pascalle, Paschal, Paschalis, Pascoe, Pascual, Pascuale, Pasqual

Patamon (Native American) Resembling a tempest

Patamun, Patamen, Pataman, Patamyn, Patamin

Patch (American) Form of Peter, meaning “as solid and strong as a rock”

Pach, Patche, Patchi, Patchie, Patchy, Patchey, Patchee

Patrick (Latin) A nobleman; patrician

Packey, Padric, Pat, Patrece, Patric, Patrice, Patreece, Patricio

Patton (English) From the town of warriors

Paten, Patin, Paton, Patten, Pattin, Paddon, Padden, Paddin

Patwin (Native American) A manly man

Patwinn, Patwinne, Patwyn, Patwynne, Patwynn, Patwen, Patwenn, Patwenne

Paul (Latin) A small or humble man

Pauley, Paulie, Pauly, Paley, Paavo

Paurush (Indian) A courageous man

Paurushe, Paurushi, Paurushie, Paurushy, Paurushey, Paurushee

Pavanjit (Indian) Resembling the wind

Pavanjyt, Pavanjeet, Pavanjeat, Pavanjete

ˆPaxton (English) From the peaceful town

Packston, Paxon, Paxten, Paxtun, Packstun, Packsten

Pazel (Hebrew) God’s gold; treasured by God

Pazell, Pazele, Pazelle

Pearroc (English) Man of the forest

Pearoc, Pearrok, Pearok, Pearrock, Pearock

Pecos (American) From the river; a cowboy

Pekos, Peckos

Pedro (Spanish) Form of Peter, meaning “as solid and strong as a rock”

Pedrio, Pepe, Petrolino, Piero, Pietro

Pelham (English) From the house of furs; from Peola’s home

Pellham, Pelam, Pellam

Pell (English) A clerk or one who works with skins

Pelle, Pall, Palle

Pelon (Spanish) Filled with joy

Pellon

Pelton (English) From the town by the lake

Pellton, Peltun, Pelltun, Peltan, Pelltan, Pelten, Pellten, Peltin

Penda (African) One who is dearly loved

Pendah, Penha, Penhah

Penley (English) From the enclosed meadow

Penly, Penleigh, Penli, Penlie, Penlee, Penlea, Penleah, Pennley

Penrod (German) A respected commander

Pentele (Hungarian) A merciful man

Pentelle, Pentel, Pentell

Penuel (Hebrew) The face of God

Penuell, Penuele, Penuelle

Percival (French) One who can pierce the vale”

Purcival, Percy, Percey, Perci, Percie, Percee, Percea, Persy, Persey, Persi

Peregrine (Latin) One who travels; a wanderer

Perry, Perree, Perrea, Perri, Perrie, Perregrino

Perez (Hebrew) To break through

Peretz

Pericles (Greek) One who is in excess of glory

Perricles, Perycles, Perrycles, Periclees, Perriclees, Peryclees, Perryclees, Periclez

Perk (American) One who is cheerful and jaunty

Perke, Perky, Perkey, Perki, Perkie, Perkee, Perkea

Perkinson (English) The son of Perkin; the son of Peter

Perkynson

Perseus (Greek) In mythology, son of Zeus who slew Medusa

Persius, Persyus, Persies, Persyes

Perth (Celtic) From the thorny thicket

Perthe, Pert, Perte

Perye (English) From the pear tree

Peter (Greek) As solid and strong as a rock

Peder, Pekka, Per, Petar, Pete, Peterson, Petr, Petre, Pierce, Patch, Pedro

Petuel (Hindi) The Lord’s vision

Petuell, Petuele, Petuelle

Peyton (English) From the village of warriors

Payton, Peytun, Paytun, Peyten, Payten, Paiton, Paitun, Paiten

Pharis (Irish) A heroic man

Pharys, Pharris, Pharrys

Phex (American) A kind man

Phexx

Philemon (Hebrew) A loving man

Phylemon, Philimon, Phylimon, Philomon, Phylomon, Philamon, Phylamon

Philetus (Greek) A collector

Phyletus, Philetos, Phyletos

Phillip (Greek) One who loves horses

Phil, Philip, Felipe, Filipp, Phillie, Philly

Philo (Greek) One who loves and is loved

Phoebus (Greek) A radiant man

Phoibos

Phomello (African) A successful man

Phomelo

Phong (Vietnamese) Of the wind

Phuc (Vietnamese) One who is blessed

Phuoc

Picardus (Hispanic) An adventurous man

Pycardus, Picardos, Pycardos, Picardas, Pycardas, Picardis, Pycardis, Picardys

Pickworth (English) From the woodcutter’s estate

Pikworth, Picworth, Pickworthe, Pikworthe, Picworthe

Pierce (English) Form of Peter, meaning “as solid and strong as a rock”

Pearce, Pears, Pearson, Pearsson, Peerce, Peirce, Pierson, Piersson

Pin (Vietnamese) Filled with joy

Pyn

Pio (Latin) A pious man

Pyo, Pios, Pius, Pyos, Pyus

Pirro (Greek) A red-haired man

Pyrro

Pitney (English) From the island of the stubborn man

Pitny, Pitni, Pitnie, Pitnee, Pitnea, Pytney, Pytny, Pytni

Pittman (English) A laborer

Pyttman, Pitman, Pytman

Plantagenet (French) Resembling the broom flower

Poetry (American) A romantic man

Poetrey, Poetri, Poetrie, Poetree, Poetrea, Poet, Poete

Pollux (Greek) One who is crowned

Pollock, Pollok, Polloc, Pollack, Polloch

Polo (African) Resembling an alligator

Poloe, Poloh

Ponce (Spanish) The fifth-born child

Ponse

Pongor (Hungarian) A mighty man

Pongorr, Pongoro, Pongorro

Poni (African) The second-born son

Ponni, Ponie, Ponnie, Pony, Ponny, Poney, Ponney, Ponee

Pons (Latin) From the bridge

Pontius, Ponthos, Ponthus

Poornamruth (Indian) Full of sweetness

Pournamruth

Poornayu (Indian) Full of life; blessed with a full life

Pournayu, Poornayou, Pournayou, Poornayue, Pournayue

Porat (Hebrew) A productive man

Porfirio (Greek) Refers to a purple coloring

Porphirios, Prophyrios, Porfiro, Porphyrios

Powhatan (Native American) From the chief’s hill

Prabhakar (Hindu) Of the sun

Prabhat (Indian) Born during the morning

Pragun (Indian) One who is straightforward; honest

Pramod (Indian) A delightful young man

Pranit (Indian) One who is humble; modest

Pranyt, Praneet, Praneat

Prasad (Indian) A gift from God

Prashant (Indian) One who is peaceful; calm

Prashante, Prashanth, Prashanthe

Pratap (Hindi) A majestic man

Pravat (Thai) History

Prem (Indian) An affectionate man

Prentice (English) A student; an apprentice

Prentyce, Prentise, Prentyse, Prentiss, Prentis

Prescott (English) From the priest’s cottage

Prescot, Prestcot, Prestcott,

Preostcot

Preston (English) From the priest’s town

Prestin, Prestyn, Prestan, Prestun, Presten, Pfeostun

Prewitt (French) A brave young one

Prewet, Prewett, Prewit, Pruitt, Pruit, Pruet, Pruett

Prine (English) One who surpasses others

Pryne

Prometheus (Greek) In mythology, he stole fire from the heavens and gave it to man

Promitheus, Promethius, Promithius

Prop (American) A fun-loving man

Propp, Proppe

Prosper (Latin) A fortunate man

Prospero, Prosperus

Pryderi (Celtic) Son of the sea

Pryderie, Prydery, Pryderey, Pryderee, Pryderea

Prydwen (Welsh) A handsome man

Prydwenn, Prydwenne, Prydwin, Prydwinne, Prydwinn, Prydwyn, Prydwynn, Prydwynne

Pullman (English) One who works on a train

Pulman, Pullmann, Pulmann

Pyralis (Greek) Born of fire

Pyraliss, Pyralisse, Pyralys, Pyralyss, Pyralysse, Pyre

Q

Qabil (Arabic) An able-bodied man

Qabyl, Qabeel, Qabeal, Qabeil, Qabiel

Qadim (Arabic) From an ancient family

Qadeem, Qadiem, Qadeim, Qadym, Qadeam

Qaiser (Arabic) A king; a ruler

Qeyser

Qamar (Arabic) Born beneath the moon

Qamarr, Quamar, Quamarr

Qimat (Hindi) A highly valued man

Qymat

Qing (Chinese) Of the deep water

Qyng

Quaashie (American) An ambitious man

Quashie, Quashi, Quashy, Quashey, Quashee, Quashea, Quaashi, Quaashy

Quaddus (American) A bright man

Quadus, Quaddos, Quados

Quade (Latin) The fourth-born child

Quadrees, Quadres, Quadrys, Quadries, Quadreis, Quadreys, Quadreas, Quadrhys

Quaid (Irish) Form of Walter, meaning “the commander of the army”

Quaide, Quayd, Quayde, Quaed, Quaede

Quashawn (American) A tenacious man

Quashaun, Quasean, Quashon, Quashi, Quashie, Quashee, Quashea, Quashy

Qued (Native American) Wearing a decorated robe

Quentin (Latin) The fifth-born child

Quent, Quenten, Quenton, Quentun, Quentan, Quentyn, Quente, Qwentin

Quick (American) One who is fast; a witty man

Quik, Quicke, Quic

Quillan (Gaelic) Resembling a cub

Quilan, Quillen, Quilen, Quillon, Quilon

Quilliam (Gaelic) Form of William, meaning “the determined protector”

Quilhelm, Quilhelmus, Quilliams, Quilliamson

Quimby (Norse) From the woman’s estate

Quimbey, Quimbee, Quimbea, Quimbi, Quimbie

Quincy (English) The fifth-born child; from the fifth son’s estate

Quincey, Quinci, Quincie, Quincee, Quinncy, Quinnci, Quyncy, Quyncey

Quinlan (Gaelic) A strong and healthy man

Quindlan, Quinlen, Quindlen, Quinian, Quinlin, Quindlin, Quinlyn, Quindlyn

Quinn (Gaelic) One who provides counsel; an intelligent man

Quin, Quinne, Qwinn, Quynn, Qwin, Quiyn, Quyn, Qwinne

Quintavius (American) The fifth-born child

Quintavios, Quintavus, Quintavies

Quinto (Spanish) The fifth-born child

Quynto, Quintus, Quintos, Quinty, Quinti, Quintie

Quinton (Latin) From the queen’s town or settlement

Laquinton

Quintrell (English) An elegant and dashing man

Quintrel, Quintrelle, Quyntrell, Quyntrelle, Quyntrel, Quyntrele, Quintrele

Quirinus (Latin) One who wields a spear

Quirinos, Quirynus, Quirynos, Quirinius, Quirynius

Quito (Spanish) A lively man

Quyto, Quitos, Quytos

Quoc (Vietnamese) A patriot

Quok, Quock

Qutub (Indian) One who is tall

R

Rabbaanee (African) An easygoing man

Rabbi (Hebrew) The master

Rach (African) Resembling a frog

Radames (Egyptian) A hero

Radamays, Radamayes, Radamais, Radamaise

Radford (English) From the red ford

Radforde, Radferd, Radfurd, Radferde, Radfurde

Rafael (Spanish) Form of Raphael, meaning “one who is healed by God”

Raphael, Raphaello, Rafaello

Rafe (Irish) A tough man

Raffe, Raff, Raf, Raif, Rayfe, Raife, Raef, Raefe

Rafi (Arabic) One who is exalted

Rafie, Rafy, Rafey, Rafea, Rafee, Raffi, Raffie, Raffy

Rafiki (African) A gentle friend

Rafikie, Rafikea, Rafikee, Rafiky, Rafikey

Rafiya (African) A dignified man

Rafeeya, Rafeaya, Rafeiya, Rafieya

Raghib (Arabic) One who is desired

Ragheb, Ragheeb, Ragheab, Raghyb, Ragheib, Raghieb

Ragnar (Norse) A warrior who places judgment

Ragnor, Ragner, Ragnir, Ragnyr, Ragnur, Regnar

Rahim (Arabic) A compassionate man

Rahym, Raheim, Rahiem, Raheem, Raheam

Raiden (Japanese) In mythology, the god of thunder and lightning

Raidon, Rayden, Raydon, Raeden, Raedon, Raden

Raimi (African) A compassionate man

Raimie, Raimy, Raimey, Raimee, Raimea

Rajab (African) A glorified man

Rajan (Indian) A king

Raj, Raja, Rajah

Rajarshi (Indian) The king’s sage

Rajarshie, Rajarshy, Rajarshey, Rajarshee, Rajarshea

Rajesh (Hindi) The king’s rule

Rajit (Indian) One who is decorated

Rajeet, Rajeit, Rajiet, Rajyt, Rajeat

Rajiv (Hindi) To be striped

Rajyv, Rajeev, Rajeav

Ralph (English) Wolf counsel

Ralf, Ralphe, Ralfe, Ralphi, Ralphie, Ralphee, Ralphea, Ralphy, Raoul

Ram (Hebrew / Sanskrit) A superior man / one who is pleasing

Rahm, Rama, Rahma, Ramos, Rahmos, Ram, Ramm

Rambert (German) Having great strength; an intelligent man

Ramberte, Ramberth, Ramberthe, Ramburt

Rami (Arabic) A loving man

Ramee, Ramea, Ramie, Ramy, Ramey

Ramiro (Portuguese) A famous counselor; a great judge

Ramyro, Rameero, Rameyro, Ramirez, Ramyrez, Rameerez

Ramsey (English) From the raven island; from the island of wild garlic

Ramsay, Ramsie, Ramsi, Ramsee, Ramsy, Ramsea, Ramzy, Ramzey

Rand (German) One who shields others

Rande

Randall (German) The wolf shield

Randy, Randal, Randale, Randel, Randell, Randl, Randle, Randon, Rendall

Randolph (German) The wolf shield

Randy, Randolf, Ranolf, Ranolph, Ranulfo, Randulfo, Randwulf, Ranwulf, Randwolf

Randy (English) Form of Randall or Randolph, meaning “the wolf shield”

Randey, Randi, Randie, Randee, Randea

Rang (English) Resembling a raven

Range

Rangey (English) From raven’s island

Rangy, Rangi, Rangie, Rangee, Rangea

Rangle (American) A cowboy

Rangel

Ranjan (Indian) A delightful boy

Raoul (French) Form of Ralph, meaning “wolf counsel”

Raoule, Raul, Roul, Rowl, Raule, Roule, Rowle

Raqib (Arabic) A glorified man

Raqyb, Raqeeb, Raqeab, Rakib, Rakeeb, Rakeab, Rakyb

Rashard (American) A good-hearted man

Rasherd, Rashird, Rashurd, Rashyrd

Rashaun (American) Form of Roshan, meaning “born during the daylight”

Rashae, Rashane, Rashawn, Rayshaun, Rayshawn, Raishaun, Raishawn, Raeshaun

Ratul (Indian) A sweet man

Ratule, Ratoul, Ratoule, Ratool, Ratoole

Raulo (Spanish) One who is wise

Rawlo

Ravi (Hindi) From the sun

Ravie, Ravy, Ravey, Ravee, Ravea

Ravid (Hebrew) A wanderer; one who searches

Ravyd, Raveed, Ravead, Raviyd, Ravied, Raveid

Ravindra (Indian) The strength of the sun

Ravyndra

Ravinger (English) One who lives near the ravine

Ravynger

Rawlins (French) From the renowned land

Rawlin, Rawson, Rawlinson, Rawlings, Rawling, Rawls, Rawl, Rawle

Ray (English) Form of Raymond, meaning “a wise protector”

Rae, Rai, Rayce, Rayder, Rayse, Raye, Rayford, Raylen

Rayfield (English) From the field of roe deer

Rayfeld

Rayhurn (English) From the roe deer’s stream

Rayhurne, Rayhorn, Rayhorne, Rayhourn, Rayhourne

Raymond (German) A wise protector

Ray, Raemond, Raemondo, Raimond, Raimondo, Raimund, Raimundo, Rajmund, Ramon

Rebel (American) An outlaw

Rebell, Rebele, Rebelle, Rebe, Rebbe, Rebbi, Rebbie, Rebbea

Redwald (English) Strong counsel

Redwalde, Raedwalde, Raedwald

Reeve (English) A bailiff

Reve, Reave, Reeford, Reeves, Reaves, Reves, Reaford

Regal (American) Born into royalty

Regall

Regan (Gaelic) Born into royalty; the little ruler

Raegan, Ragan, Raygan, Reganne, Regann, Regane, Reghan, Reagan

Regenfrithu (English) A peaceful raven

Reggie (Latin) Form of Reginald, meaning “the king’s advisor”

Reggi, Reggy, Reggey, Reggea, Reggee, Reg

Reginald (Latin) The king’s advisor

Reggie, Reynold, Raghnall, Rainault, Rainhold, Raonull, Raynald, Rayniero, Regin, Reginaldo

Regine (French) One who is artistic

Regeen, Regeene, Regean, Regeane, Regein, Regeine, Regien, Regiene

Reid (English) A red-haired man; one who lives near the reeds

Read, Reade, Reed, Reede, Reide, Raed

Reilly (Gaelic) An outgoing man

Reilley, Reilli, Reillie, Reillee, Reilleigh, Reillea

Remington (English) From the town of the raven’s family

Remyngton, Remingtun, Remyngtun

Renweard (Anglo-Saxon) The guardian of the house

Renward, Renwarden, Renwerd

Renzo (Japanese) The third-born son

Reuben (Hebrew) Behold, a son!

Reuban, Reubin, Reuven, Rouvin, Rube, Ruben, Rubin, Rubino

Rev (American) One who is distinct

Revv, Revin, Reven, Revan, Revyn, Revon, Revun

Rex (Latin) A king

Reks, Recks, Rexs

Rexford (English) From the king’s ford

Rexforde, Rexferd, Rexferde, Rexfurd, Rexfurde

Reynold (English) Form of Reginald, meaning “the king’s advisor”

Reynald, Reynaldo, Reynolds, Reynalde, Reynolde

Rhett (Latin) A well-spoken man

Rett, Rhet

Rhydderch (Welsh) Having reddish-brown hair

Richard (English) A powerful ruler

Rick, Rich, Ricard, Ricardo, Riccardo, Richardo, Richart, Richerd, Rickard, Rickert

Richmond (French / German) From the wealthy hill / a powerful protector

Richmonde, Richmund, Richmunde

Rick (English) Form of Richard, meaning “a powerful ruler”

Ric, Ricci, Ricco, Rickie, Ricki, Ricky, Rico, Rik

Rickward (English) A strong protector

Rickwerd, Rickwood, Rikward, Ricward, Rickweard, Rikweard, Ricweard

Riddock (Irish) From the smooth field

Ridock, Riddoc, Ridoc, Ryddock, Rydock, Ryddoc, Rydoc, Ryddok

Ridgeway (English) One who lives on the road near the ridge

Rydgeway, Rigeway, Rygeway

Rigg (English) One who lives near the ridge

Rig, Ridge, Rygg, Ryg, Rydge, Rige, Ryge, Riggs

Riley (English) From the rye clearing

Ryly, Ryli, Rylie, Rylee,Ryleigh, Rylea, Ryleah

Riordain (Irish) A bright man

Riordane, Riordayn, Riordaen, Reardain, Reardane, Reardayn, Reardaen

Riordan (Gaelic) A royal poet; a bard or minstrel

Riorden, Rearden, Reardan, Riordon, Reardon

Ripley (English) From the noisy meadow

Riply, Ripleigh, Ripli, Riplie, Riplea, Ripleah, Riplee, Rip

Rishley (English) From the untamed meadow

Rishly, Rishli, Rishlie, Rishlee, Rishlea, Rishleah, Rishleigh

Rishon (Hebrew) The firstborn son

Ryshon, Rishi, Rishie, Rishea, Rishee, Rishy, Rishey

Risley (English) From the brushwood meadow

Risly, Risli, Rislie, Risleigh, Rislea, Risleah, Rislee

Riston (English) From the brushwood settlement

Ryston, Ristun, Rystun

Ritter (German) A knight

Rytter, Ritt, Rytt

River (American) From the river

Ryver, Rivers, Ryvers

Roald (Norse) A famous ruler

Roal

Roam (American) One who wanders, searches

Roami, Roamie, Roamy, Roamey, Roamea, Roamee

Roark (Gaelic) A champion

Roarke, Rorke, Rourke, Rork, Rourk, Ruark, Ruarke

*Robert (German) One who is bright with fame

Bob, Rupert, Riobard, Roban, Robers, Roberto, Robertson, Robartach

Rochester (English) From the stone fortress

Rockford (English) From the rocky ford

Rockforde, Rokford, Rokforde, Rockferd, Rokferd, Rockfurd, Rokfurd

Roderick (German) A famous ruler

Rod, Rodd, Roddi, Roddie, Roddy, Roddee, Roddea

Rodney (German / English) From the famous one’s island / from the island’s clearing

Rodny, Rodni, Rodnie

Rogelio (Spanish) A famous soldier

Rogelo, Rogeliyo, Rogeleo, Rogeleyo, Rojelio, Rojeleo

Roland (German) From the renowned land

Roeland, Rolando, Roldan, Roley, Rollan, Rolland, Rollie, Rollin

Roman (Latin) A citizen of Rome

Romain, Romaine, Romeo

ˆRomeo (Italian) Traveler to Rome

Ronald (Norse) The king’s advisor

Ranald, Renaldo, Ronal, Ronaldo, Rondale, Roneld, Ronell, Ronello

Ronan (Gaelic) Resembling a little seal

Rong (Chinese) Having glory

Rook (English) Resembling a raven

Rooke, Rouk, Rouke, Ruck, Ruk

Rooney (Gaelic) A red-haired man

Roony, Rooni, Roonie, Roonea, Roonee, Roon, Roone

Roosevelt (Danish) From the field of roses

Rosevelt

Roper (English) One who makes rope

Rapere

Rory (Gaelic) A red-haired man

Rori, Rorey, Rorie, Rorea, Roree, Rorry, Rorrey, Rorri

Roshan (Hindi) Born during the daylight

Rashaun

Roslin (Gaelic) A little red-haired boy

Roslyn, Rosselin, Rosslyn, Rozlin, Rozlyn, Rosling, Rozling

Roswald (German) Of the mighty horses

Rosswald, Roswalt, Rosswalt

Roswell (English) A fascinating man

Rosswell, Rozwell, Roswel, Rozwel

Roth (German) A red-haired man

Rothe

Rousseau (French) A little red-haired boy

Roussell, Russo, Rousse, Roussel, Rousset, Rousskin

Rowdy (English) A boisterous man

Rowdey, Rowdi, Rowdie, Rowdee, Rowdea

Roy (Gaelic / French) A red-haired man / a king

Roye, Roi, Royer, Ruy

Royce (German / French) A famous man / son of the king

Roice, Royse, Roise

Ruadhan (Irish) A red-haired man; the name of a saint

Ruadan, Ruadhagan, Ruadagan

Ruarc (Irish) A famous ruler

Ruarck, Ruarcc, Ruark, Ruarkk, Ruaidhri, Ruaidri

Rubio (Spanish) Resembling a ruby

Rudeger (German) A friendly man

Rudegar, Rudger, Rudgar, Rudiger, Rudigar

Rudolph (German) A famous wolf

Rodolfo, Rodolph, Rodolphe, Rodolpho, Rudy, Rudey, Rudi, Rudie

Rudyard (English) From the red paddock

Rufus (Latin) A red-haired man

Ruffus, Rufous, Rufino

Ruiz (Spanish) A good friend

Rujul (Indian) An honest man

Rujool, Rujoole, Rujule, Rujoul, Rujoule

Rumford (English) From the broad ford

Rumforde, Rumferd, Rumferde, Rumfurd

Rupert (English) Form of Robert, meaning “one who is bright with fame”

Ruprecht

Rushford (English) From the ford with rushes

Rusheford, Rushforde, Rusheforde, Ryscford

Russell (French) A little red-haired boy

Russel, Roussell, Russ, Rusel, Rusell

Russom (African) The chief; the boss

Rusom, Russome, Rusome

Rusty (English) One who has red hair or a ruddy complexion

Rustey, Rusti, Rustie, Rustee, Rustea, Rust, Ruste, Rustice

Rutherford (English) From the cattle’s ford

Rutherfurd, Rutherferd, Rutherforde, Rutherfurde

*TRyan (Gaelic) The little ruler; little king

Rian, Rien, Rion, Ryen, Ryon, Ryun, Rhyan, Rhyen

ˆRyder (English) An accomplished horseman

Rider, Ridder, Ryden, Rydell, Rydder

ˆRyker (Danish) Form of Richard, meaning “a powerful ruler”

Riker

Rylan (English) Form of Ryland, meaning “from the place where rye is grown”

Ryelan, Ryle

S

Saarik (Hindi) Resembling a small songbird

Saarick, Saaric, Sarik, Sarick, Saric, Saariq, Sareek, Sareeq

Saber (French) Man of the sword

Sabere, Sabr, Sabre

Sabir (Arabic) One who is patient

Sabyr, Sabeer, Sabear, Sabeir, Sabier, Sabri, Sabrie, Sabree

Saddam (Arabic) A powerful ruler; the crusher

Saddum, Saddim, Saddym

Sadiq (Arabic) A beloved friend

Sadeeq, Sadyq, Sadeaq, Sadeek, Sadeak, Sadyk, Sadik

Saga (American) A storyteller

Sago

Sagar (Indian / English) A king / one who is wise

Saagar, Sagarr, Saagarr

Sagaz (Spanish) One who is clever

Sagazz

Sagiv (Hebrew) Having great strength

Sagev, Segiv, Segev

Sahaj (Indian) One who is natural

Saieshwar (Hindi) A well-known saint

Saishwar

Sailor (American) Man who sails the seas

Sailer, Sailar, Saylor, Sayler, Saylar, Saelor

Saith (English) One who is well-spoken

Saithe, Sayth, Saythe, Saeth, Saethe, Sath, Sathe

Sajal (Indian) Resembling a cloud

Sajall, Sajjal, Sajjall

Sajan (Indian) One who is dearly loved

Sajann, Sajjan, Sajjann

Saki (Japanese) One who is cloaked

Sakie, Saky, Sakey, Sakee, Sakea

Salaam (African) Resembling a peach

Salehe (African) A good man

Saleh, Salih

Salim (Arabic) One who is peaceful

Saleem, Salem, Selim

Salute (American) A patriotic man

Saloot, Saloote, Salout

Salvador (Spanish) A savior

Sal, Sally, Salvadore, Xalvador

Samanjas (Indian) One who is proper

Samarth (Indian) A powerful man; one who is efficient

Samarthe

Sameen (Indian) One who is treasured

Samine, Sameene, Samean, Sameane, Samyn, Samyne

Sami (Arabic) One who has been exalted

Samie, Samy, Samey, Samee, Samea

Sammohan (Indian) An attractive man

Sampath (Indian) A wealthy man

Sampathe, Sampat

Samson (Hebrew) As bright as the sun; in the Bible, a man with extraordinary strength

Sampson, Sansom, Sanson, Sansone

*TSamuel (Hebrew) God has heard

Sam, Sammie, Sammy, Samuele, Samuello, Samwell, Samuelo, Sammey

Samuru (Japanese) The name of God

Sandburg (English) From the sandy village

Sandbergh, Sandberg, Sandburgh

Sandon (English) From the sandy hill

Sanden, Sandan, Sandun, Sandyn, Sandin

Sanford (English) From the sandy crossing

Sandford, Sanforde, Sandforde, Sanfurd, Sanfurde, Sandfurd, Sandfurde

Sang (Vietnamese) A bright man

Sange

Sanjiro (Japanese) An admirable man

Sanjyro

Sanjiv (Indian) One who lives a long life

Sanjeev, Sanjyv, Sanjeiv, Sanjiev, Sanjeav, Sanjivan

Sanorelle (American) An honest man

Sanorell, Sanorel, Sanorele

Santana (Spanish) A saintly man

Santanna, Santanah, Santannah, Santa

Santiago (Spanish) refers to St. James

Santo (Italian) A holy man

Sante, Santino, Santos, Santee, Santi, Santie, Santea, Santy

Sapan (Indian) A dream or vision

Sapann

Sar (Anglo-Saxon) One who inflicts pain

Sarlic, Sarlik

Sarbajit (Indian) The conquerer

Sarbajeet, Sarbajyt, Sarbajeat, Sarbajet, Sarvajit, Sarvajeet, Sarvajyt, Sarvajeat

Sarojin (Hindu) Resembling a lotus

Saroj

Sarosh (Persian) One who prays

Saroshe

Satayu (Hindi) In Hinduism, the brother of Amavasu and Vivasu

Satayoo, Satayou, Satayue

Satoshi (Japanese) Born from the ashes

Satoshie, Satoshy, Satoshey, Satoshee, Satoshea

Satparayan (Indian) A good-natured man

Saturn (Latin) In mythology, the god of agriculture

Saturnin, Saturno, Saturnino

Satyankar (Indian) One who speaks the truth

Satyancar, Satyancker

Saville (French) From the willow town

Savil, Savile, Savill, Savyile, Savylle, Savyle, Sauville, Sauvile

Savir (Indian) A great leader

Savire, Saveer, Saveere, Savear, Saveare, Savyr, Savyre

Sawyer (English) One who works with wood

Sayer, Saer

Saxon (English) A swordsman

Saxen, Saxan, Saxton, Saxten, Saxtan

Sayad (Arabic) An accomplished hunter

Scadwielle (English) From the shed near the spring

Scadwyelle, Scadwiell, Scadwyell, Scadwiel, Scadwyel, Scadwiele, Scadwyele

Scand (Anglo-Saxon) One who is disgraced

Scande, Scandi, Scandie, Scandee, Scandea

Sceotend (Anglo-Saxon) An archer

Schaeffer (German) A steward

Schaffer, Shaeffer, Shaffer, Schaeffur, Schaffur, Shaeffur, Shaffur

Schelde (English) From the river

Shelde

Schneider (German) A tailor

Shneider, Sneider, Snider, Snyder

Schubert (German) One who makes shoes

Shubert, Schuberte, Shuberte, Schubirt, Shubirt, Schuburt, Shuburt

Scirocco (Italian) Of the warm wind

Sirocco, Scyrocco, Syrocco

Scott (English) A man from Scotland

Scot, Scottie, Scotto, Scotty, Scotti, Scottey, Scottee, Scottea

Scowyrhta (Anglo-Saxon) One who makes shoes

Seabury (English) From the village by the sea

Seaburry, Sebury, Seburry, Seaberry, Seabery, Seberry

Seaman (English) A mariner

*Sean (Irish) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Shaughn, Shawn, Shaun, Shon, Shohn, Shonn, Shaundre, Shawnel

Seanachan (Irish) One who is wise

Seanan (Hebrew / Irish) A gift from God / an old, wise man

Sinon, Senen, Siobhan

*Sebastian (Greek) The revered one

Sabastian, Seb, Sebastiano, Sebastien, Sebestyen, Sebo, Sebastyn, Sebestyen

Sedgwick (English) From the place of sword grass

Sedgewick, Sedgewyck, Sedgwyck, Sedgewic, Sedgewik, Sedgwic, Sedgwik, Sedgewyc

Seerath (Indian) A great man

Seerathe, Searath, Searathe

Sef (Egyptian) Son of yesterday

Sefe

Seferino (Greek) Of the west wind

Seferio, Sepherino, Sepherio, Seferyno, Sepheryno

Seignour (French) Lord of the house

Selas (African) Refers to the Trinity

Selassi, Selassie, Selassy, Selassey, Selassee, Selassea

Selestino (Spanish) One who is heaven-sent

Selestyno, Selesteeno, Selesteano

Sellers (English) One who dwells in the marshland

Sellars, Sellurs, Sellirs, Sellyrs

Seminole (Native American) A tribal name

Semynole

Seppanen (Finnish) A blacksmith

Sepanen, Seppenen, Sepenen, Seppanan, Sepanan

September (American) Born in the month of September

Septimber, Septymber, Septemberia, Septemberea

Septimus (Latin) The seventh-born child

Septymus

Seraphim (Hebrew) The burning ones; heavenly winged angels

Sarafino, Saraph, Serafin, Serafino, Seraph, Seraphimus, Serafim

Sereno (Latin) One who is calm; tranquil

Serfati (Hebrew) A man from France

Sarfati, Serfatie, Sarfatie, Serfaty, Sarfaty, Serfatey, Sarfatey, Serfatee

Sergio (Latin) An attendant; a servant

Seargeoh, Serge, Sergei, Sergeo, Sergey, Sergi, Sergios, Sergiu

Seth (Hebrew) One who has been appointed

Sethe, Seath, Seathe, Zeth

Seung (Korean) A victorious successor

Seven (American) Refers to the number; the seventh-born child

Sevin, Sevyn

Sewati (Native American) Resembling a bear claw

Sewatie, Sewaty, Sewatey, Sewatee, Sewatea

Sexton (English) The church’s custodian

Sextun, Sextan, Sextin, Sextyn

Seymour (French) From the French town of Saint Maur

Seamore, Seamor, Seamour, Seymore

Shaan (Hebrew) A peaceful man

Shade (English) A secretive man

Shaid, Shaide, Shayd, Shayde, Shaed, Shaede

Shadi (Persian / Arabic) One who brings happiness and joy / a singer

Shadie, Shady, Shadey

Shadrach (Hebrew) Under the command of the moon god Aku

Shadrack, Shadrick, Shad

Shah (Persian) The king

Shai (Hebrew) A gift from God

Shail (Indian) A mountain rock

Shaile, Shayl, Shayle, Shael, Shaele, Shale

Shaka (African) A tribal leader

Shakah

Shakir (Arabic) One who is grateful

Shakeer, Shaqueer, Shakier, Shakeir, Shakear, Shakar, Shaker, Shakyr

Shane (English) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Shayn, Shayne, Shaine, Shain

Shannon (Gaelic) Having ancient wisdom

Shanan, Shanen, Shannan, Shannen, Shanon

Shardul (Indian) Resembling a tiger

Shardule, Shardull, Shardulle

Shashi (Indian) Of the moonbeam

Shashie, Shashy, Shashey, Shashee, Shashea, Shashhi

Shavon (American) One who is open-minded

Shavaughn, Shavonne, Shavaun, Shovon, Shovonne, Shovaun

Shaw (English) From the woodland

Shawe

Shaykeen (American) A successful man

Shaykean, Shaykein, Shakeyn, Shakine

Shea (Gaelic) An admirable man / from the fairy fortress

Shae, Shai, Shay, Shaye, Shaylon, Shays

Sheen (English) A shining man

Sheene, Shean, Sheane

Sheffield (English) From the crooked field

Sheffeld

Sheldon (English) From the steep valley

Shelden, Sheldan, Sheldun, Sheldin, Sheldyn, Shel

Shelley (English) From the meadow’s ledge

Shelly, Shelli, Shellie, Shellee, Shellea, Shelleigh, Shelleah

Shelton (English) From the farm on the ledge

Shellton, Sheltown, Sheltun, Shelten, Shelny, Shelney, Shelni, Shelnie

Shem (Hebrew) Having a well-known name

Shepherd (English) One who herds sheep

Shepperd, Shep, Shepard, Shephard, Shepp, Sheppard

Sheridan (Gaelic) A seeker

Sheredan, Sheridon, Sherridan, Seireadan, Sheriden, Sheridun, Sherard, Sherrard

Sherlock (English) A fair-haired man

Sherlocke, Shurlock, Shurlocke

Sherman (English) One who cuts wool cloth

Shermon, Scherman, Schermann, Shearman, Shermann, Sherm, Sherme

Sherrerd (English) From the open field

Shererd, Sherrard, Sherard

Shields (Gaelic) A faithful protector

Sheelds, Shealds

Shikha (Indian) A fiery man

Shykha

Shiloh (Hebrew) He who was sent

Shilo, Shyloh, Shylo

Shing (Chinese) A victorious man

Shyng

Shino (Japanese) A bamboo stem

Shyno

Shipton (English) From the ship town; from the sheep town

Shiro (Japanese) The fourth-born son

Shyro

Shorty (American) A man who is small in stature

Shortey, Shorti, Shortie, Shortee, Shortea

Shreshta (Indian) The best; one who is superior

Shubhang (Indian) A handsome man

Shuraqui (Arabic) A man from the east

Siamak (Persian) A bringer of joy

Syamak, Siamack, Syamack, Siamac, Syamac

Sidor (Russian) One who is talented

Sydor

Sierra (Spanish) From the jagged mountain range

Siera, Syerra, Syera, Seyera, Seeara

Sigehere (English) One who is victorious

Sygehere, Sigihere, Sygihere

Sigenert (Anglo-Saxon) A king

Sygenert, Siginert, Syginert

Sigmund (German) The victorious protector

Siegmund, Sigmond, Zsigmond, Zygmunt

Sihtric (Anglo-Saxon) A king

Sihtrik, Sihtrick, Syhtric, Syhtrik, Syhtrick, Sihtryc, Sihtryk, Sihtryck

Sik’is (Native American) A friendly man

ˆSilas (Latin) Form of Silvanus, meaning “a woodland dweller”

Silny (Czech) Having great strength

Silney, Silni, Silnie, Silnee, Silnea

Simbarashe (African) The power of God

Simbarashi, Simbarashie, Simbarashy, Simbarashey, Simbarashee

Simcha (Hebrew) Filled with joy

Symcha, Simha, Symha

Simmons (Hebrew) The son of Simon

Semmes, Simms, Syms, Simmonds, Symonds, Simpson, Symms, Simson

Simon (Hebrew) God has heard

Shimon, Si, Sim, Samien, Semyon, Simen, Simeon, Simone

Sinai (Hebrew) From the clay desert

Sinclair (English) Man from Saint Clair

Sinclaire, Sinclare, Synclair, Synclaire, Synclare

Singer (American) A vocalist

Synger

Sion (Armenian) From the fortified hill

Sionne, Syon, Syonne

Sirius (Greek) Resembling the brightest star

Syrius

Siyavash (Persian) One who owns black horses

Siyavashe

Skerry (Norse) From the rocky island

Skereye, Skerrey, Skerri, Skerrie, Skerree, Skerrea

Slade (English) Son of the valley

Slaid, Slaide, Slaed, Slaede, Slayd, Slayde

Sladkey (Slavic) A glorious man

Sladky, Sladki, Sladkie, Sladkee, Sladkea

Smith (English) A blacksmith

Smyth, Smithe, Smythe, Smedt, Smid, Smitty, Smittee, Smittea

Snell (Anglo-Saxon) One who is bold

Snel, Snelle, Snele

Solange (French) An angel of the sun

Solaris (Greek) Of the sun

Solarise, Solariss, Solarisse, Solarys, Solaryss, Solarysse, Solstice, Soleil

Somer (French) Born during the summer

Somers, Sommer, Sommers, Sommar, Somar

Somerset (English) From the summer settlement

Sommerset, Sumerset, Summerset

Songaa (Native American) Having great strength

Songan

Sophocles (Greek) An ancient playwright

Sofocles

Sorley (Irish) Of the summer vikings

Sorly, Sorlee, Sorlea, Sorli, Sorlie

Soumil (Indian) A beloved friend

Soumyl, Soumille, Soumylle, Soumill, Soumyll

Southern (English) Man from the south

Sothern, Suthern

Sovann (Cambodian) The golden son

Sovan, Sovane

Spark (English / Latin) A gallant man / to scatter

Sparke, Sparki, Sparkie, Sparky, Sparkey, Sparkee, Sparkea

Spencer (English) One who dispenses provisions

Spenser

Squire (English) A knight’s companion; the shield-bearer

Squier, Squiers, Squires, Squyre, Squyres

Stanford (English) From the stony ford

Standford, Standforde, Standforde, Stamford

Stanhope (English) From the stony hollow

Stanhop

Stanton (English) From the stone town

Stantown, Stanten, Staunton, Stantan, Stantun

Stark (German) Having great strength

Starke, Starck, Starcke

Stavros (Greek) One who is crowned

Steadman (English) One who lives at the farm

Stedman, Steadmann, Stedmann, Stedeman

Steed (English) Resembling a stallion

Steede, Stead, Steade

Stephen (Greek) Crowned with garland

Staffan, Steba, Steben, Stefan, Stefano, Steffan, Steffen, Steffon, Steven, Steve

Sterling (English) One who is highly valued

Sterlyng, Stirling, Sterlyn

Stian (Norse) A voyager; one who is swift

Stig, Styg, Stygge, Stieran, Steeran, Steeren, Steeryn, Stieren

Stilwell (Anglo-Saxon) From the quiet spring

Stillwell, Stilwel, Stylwell, Styllwell, Stylwel, Stillwel

Stobart (German) A harsh man

Stobarte, Stobarth, Stobarthe

Stockley (English) From the meadow of tree stumps

Stockly, Stockli, Stocklie, Stocklee, Stockleigh

Storm (American) Of the tempest; stormy weather; having an impetuous nature

Storme, Stormy, Stormi, Stormie, Stormey, Stormee, Stormea

Stowe (English) A secretive man

Stow, Stowey, Stowy, Stowee, Stowea, Stowi, Stowie

Stratford (English) From the street near the river ford

Strafford, Stratforde, Straford, Strafforde, Straforde

Stratton (Scottish) A homebody

Straton, Stratten, Straten, Strattan, Stratan, Strattun, Stratun

Strider (English) A great warrior

Stryder

Striker (American) An aggressive man

Strike, Stryker, Stryke

Struthers (Irish) One who lives near the brook

Struther, Sruthair, Strother, Strothers

Stuart (English) A steward; the keeper of the estate

Steward, Stewart, Stewert, Stuert, Stu, Stew

Suave (American) A smooth and sophisticated man

Swave

Subhi (Arabic) Born during the early morning hours

Subhie, Subhy, Subhey, Subhee, Subhea

Suffield (English) From the southern field

Suffeld, Suthfeld, Suthfield

Sullivan (Gaelic) Having dark eyes

Sullavan, Sullevan, Sullyvan

Sully (English) From the southern meadow

Sulley, Sulli, Sullie, Sulleigh, Sullee, Sullea, Sulleah, Suthley

Sultan (African / American) A ruler / one who is bold

Sultane, Sulten, Sultun, Sulton, Sultin, Sultyn

Suman (Hindi) A wise man

Sundiata (African) Resembling a hungry lion

Sundyata, Soundiata, Soundyata, Sunjata

Sundown (American) Born at dusk

Sundowne

Su’ud (Arabic) One who has good luck

Suoud

Swahili (Arabic) Of the coastal people

Swahily, Swahiley, Swahilee, Swahiley, Swaheeli, Swaheelie, Swaheely, Swaheeley

Sylvester (Latin) Man from the forest

Silvester, Silvestre, Silvestro, Sylvestre, Sylvestro, Sly, Sevester, Seveste

Syon (Indian) One who is followed by good fortune

Szemere (Hungarian) A man of small stature

Szemir, Szemeer, Szemear, Szemyr

T

Tabari (Arabic) A famous historian

Tabarie, Tabary, Tabarey, Tabaree, Tabarea

Tabbai (Hebrew) A well-behaved boy

Tabbae, Tabbay, Tabbaye

Tabbart (German) A brilliant man

Tabbert, Tabart, Tabert, Tahbert, Tahberte

Tacari (African) As strong as a warrior

Tacarie, Tacary, Tacarey, Tacaree, Tacarea

Tadao (Japanese) One who is satisfied

Tadeusuz (Polish) One who is worthy of praise

Tadesuz

Tadi (Native American) Of the wind

Tadie, Tady, Tadey, Tadee, Tadea

Tadzi (American / Polish) Resembling the loon / one who is praised

Tadzie, Tadzy, Tadzey, Tadzee, Tadzea

Taft (French / English) From the homestead / from the marshes

Tafte

Taggart (Gaelic) Son of a priest

Taggert, Taggort, Taggirt, Taggyrt

Taghee (Native American) A chief

Taghea, Taghy, Taghey, Taghi, Taghie

Taheton (Native American) Resembling a hawk

Tahoe (Native American) From the big water

Taho

Tahoma (Native American) From the snowy mountain peak

Tehoma, Tacoma, Takoma, Tohoma, Tocoma, Tokoma, Tekoma, Tecoma

Taishi (Japanese) An ambitious man

Taishie, Taishy, Taishey, Taishee, Taishea

Taj (Indian) One who is crowned

Tahj, Tajdar

Tajo (Spanish) Born during the daytime

Taksony (Hungarian) One who is content; well-fed

Taksoney, Taksoni, Taksonie, Taksonee, Taksonea, Tas

Talasi (Native American) Resembling a cornflower

Talasie, Talasy, Talasey, Talasee, Talasea

Talford (English) From the high ford

Talforde, Tallford, Tallforde

Talfryn (Welsh) From the high hill

Talfrynn, Talfrin, Talfrinn, Talfren, Talfrenn, Tallfryn, Tallfrin, Tallfren

Talmai (Hebrew) From the furrows

Talmae, Talmay, Talmaye

Talmon (Hebrew) One who is oppressed

Talman, Talmin, Talmyn, Talmen

Talo (Finnish) From the homestead

Tam (Vietnamese / Hebrew) Having heart / one who is truthful

Taman (Hindi) One who is needed

Tamarius (American) A stubborn man

Tamarias, Tamarios, Tamerius, Tamerias, Tamerios

Tameron (American) Form of Cameron, meaning “having a crooked nose”

Tameren, Tameryn, Tamryn, Tamerin, Tamren, Tamrin, Bamron

Tammany (Native American) A friendly chief

Tammani, Tammanie, Tammaney, Tammanee, Tammanea

Tanafa (Polynesian) A drumbeat

Taneli (Hebrew) He will be judged by God

Tanelie, Tanely, Taneley, Tanelee, Tanelea

Tanish (Indian) An ambitious man

Tanishe, Taneesh, Taneeshe, Taneash, Taneashe, Tanysh, Tanyshe

Tanjiro (Japanese) The prized second-born son

Tanjyro

Tank (American) A man who is big and strong

Tankie, Tanki, Tanky, Tankey, Tankee, Tankea

Tanner (English) One who makes leather

Tannere, Tannor, Tannar, Tannir, Tannyr, Tannur, Tannis

Tannon (German) From the fir tree

Tannan, Tannen, Tannin, Tansen, Tanson, Tannun, Tannyn

Tano (Ghanese) From the river

Tanu

Tao (Chinese) One who will have a long life

Taos (Spanish) From the city in New Mexico

Tapani (Hebrew) A victorious man

Tapanie, Tapany, Tapaney, Tapanee, Tapanea

Tapko (American) Resembling an antelope

Tappen (Welsh) From the top of the cliff

Tappan, Tappon, Tappin, Tappyn, Tappun

Taran (Gaelic) Of the thunder

Taren, Taron, Tarin, Taryn, Tarun

Taranga (Indian) Of the waves

Taregan (Native American) Resembling a crane

Taregen, Taregon, Taregin, Taregyn

Tarit (Indian) Resembling lightning

Tarite, Tareet, Tareete, Tareat, Tareate, Taryt, Taryte

Tarn (Norse) From the mountain pool

Tarquin (Latin) One who is impulsive

Tarquinn, Tarquinne, Tarquen, Tarquenn, Tarquenne, Tarquyn, Tarquynn, Tarquynne

Tarrant (American) One who upholds the law

Tarrent, Tarrint, Tarrynt, Tarront, Tarrunt

Tarun (Indian) A youthful man

Taroun, Taroon, Tarune, Taroune, Taroone

Tashi (Tibetan) One who is prosperous

Tashie, Tashy, Tashey, Tashee, Tashea

Tate (English) A cheerful man; one who brings happiness to others

Tayt, Tayte, Tait, Taite, Taet, Taete

Tausiq (Indian) One who provides strong backing

Tauseeq, Tauseaq, Tausik, Tauseek, Tauseak

Tavaris (American) Of misfortune; a hermit

Tavarius, Tavaress, Tavarious, Tavariss, Tavarous, Tevarus, Tavorian, Tavarian

Tavas (Hebrew) Resembling a peacock

Tavi (Aramaic) A good man

Tavie, Tavy, Tavey, Tavee, Tavea

Tavin (German) Form of Gustav, meaning “of the staff of the gods”

Tavyn, Taven, Tavan, Tavon, Tavun, Tava, Tave

Tawa (Native American) Born beneath the sun

Tawah

Tay (Scottish) From the river

Taye, Tae, Tai

Teagan (Gaelic) A handsome man

Teegan, Teygan, Tegan, Teigan

Tecumseh (Native American) A traveler; resembling a shooting star

Tekumseh, Tecumse, Tekumse

Ted (English) Form of Theodore, meaning “a gift from God”

Tedd, Teddy, Teddi, Teddie, Teddee, Teddea, Teddey, Tedric

Tedmund (English) A protector of the land

Tedmunde, Tedmond, Tedmonde, Tedman, Theomund, Theomond, Theomunde, Theomonde

Teetonka (Native American) One who talks too much

Teitonka, Tietonka, Teatonka, Teytonka

Tegene (African) My protector

Tegeen, Tegeene, Tegean, Tegeane

Teiji (Japanese) One who is righteous

Teijo

Teilo (Welsh) A saintly man

Teka (African) He has replaced

Tekeshi (Japanese) A formidable and brave man

Tekeshie, Tekeshy, Tekeshey, Tekeshee, Tekeshea

Telly (Greek) The wisest man

Telley, Tellee, Tellea, Telli, Tellie

Temman (Anglo-Saxon) One who has been tamed

Temple (Latin) From the sacred place

Tempel, Templar, Templer, Templo

Teneangopte (Native American) Resembling a high-flying bird

Tennant (English) One who rents

Tennent, Tenant, Tenent

Tennessee (Native American) From the state of Tennessee

Tenese, Tenesee, Tenessee, Tennese, Tennesee, Tennesse

Teon (Anglo-Saxon) One who harms others

Teris (Irish) The son of Terence

Terys, Teriss, Teryss, Terris, Terrys, Terriss, Terryss

ˆTerrance (Latin) From an ancient Roman clan

Tarrants, Tarrance, Tarrence, Tarrenz, Terencio, Terance, Terrence, Terrey, Terry

Terrian (American) One who is strong and ambitious

Terrien, Terriun, Terriyn

Terron (English) Form of Terence, meaning “from an ancient Roman clan”

Tarran, Tarren, Tarrin

Teshi (African) One who is full of laughter

Teshie, Teshy, Teshey, Teshee, Teshea

Tessema (African) One to whom people listen

Tet (Vietnamese) Born on New Year’s

Teteny (Hungarian) A chieftain

Teva (Hebrew) A natural man

Tevah

Texas (Native American) One of many friends; from the state of Texas

Texus, Texis, Texes, Texos, Texys

Teyrnon (Celtic) A regal man

Teirnon, Tayrnon, Tairnon, Taernon, Tiarchnach, Tiarnach

Thabo (African) Filled with happiness

Thackary (English) Form of Zachary, meaning “the Lord remembers”

Thackery, Thakary, Thakery, Thackari, Thackarie, Thackarey, Thackaree, Thackarea

Thaddeus (Aramaic) Having heart

Tad, Tadd, Taddeo, Taddeusz, Thad, Thadd, Thaddaios, Thaddaos

Thandiwe (African) One who is dearly loved

Thandie, Thandi, Thandy, Thandey, Thandee, Thandea

Thang (Vietnamese) One who is victorious

Thanus (American) One who owns land

Thao (Vietnamese) One who is courteous

Thatcher (English) One who fixes roofs

Thacher, Thatch, Thatche, Thaxter, Thacker, Thaker, Thackere, Thakere

Thayer (Teutonic) Of the nation’s army

Theodore (Greek) A gift from God

Ted, Teddy, Teddie, Theo, Theodor

Theron (Greek) A great hunter

Therron, Tharon, Theon, Tharron

Theseus (Greek) In mythology, hero who slew the Minotaur

Thesius, Thesyus

Thinh (Vietnamese) A prosperous man

*Thomas (Aramaic) One of twins

Tam, Tamas, Tamhas, Thom, Thomason, Thomson, Thompson, Tomas

Thor (Norse) In mythology, god of thunder

Thorian, Thorin, Thorsson, Thorvald, Tor, Tore, Turo, Thorrin

Thorburn (Norse) Thor’s bear

Thorburne, Thorbern, Thorberne, Thorbjorn, Thorbjorne, Torbjorn, Torborg, Torben

Thormond (Norse) Protected by Thor

Thormonde, Thormund, Thormunde, Thurmond, Thurmonde, Thurmund, Thurmunde, Thormun

Thorne (English) From the thorn bush

Thorn

Thornycroft (English) From the field of thorn bushes

Thornicroft, Thorneycroft, Thorniecroft, Thorneecroft, Thorneacroft

Thuong (Vietnamese) One who loves tenderly

Thurston (English) From Thor’s town; Thor’s stone

Thorston, Thorstan, Thorstein, Thorsten, Thurstain, Thurstan, Thursten, Torsten

Thuy (Vietnamese) One who is kind

Tiassale (African) It has been forgotten

Tiberio (Italian) From the Tiber river

Tibero, Tyberio, Tybero, Tiberius, Tiberios, Tyberius, Tyberios

Tibor (Slavic) From the sacred place

Tiburon (Spanish) Resembling a shark

Tiernan (Gaelic) Lord of the manor

Tiarnan, Tiarney, Tierney, Tierny, Tiernee, Tiernea, Tierni, Tiernie

Tilian (Anglo-Saxon) One who strives to better himself

Tilien, Tiliun, Tilion

Tilon (Hebrew) A generous man

Tilen, Tilan, Tilun, Tilin, Tilyn

Tilton (English) From the fertile estate

Tillton, Tilten, Tillten, Tiltan, Tilltan, Tiltin, Tilltin, Tiltun

Timir (Indian) Born in the darkness

Timirbaran

Timothy (Greek) One who honors God

Tim, Timmo, Timmy, Timmothy, Timmy, Timo, Timofei, Timofeo

Tin (Vietnamese) A great thinker

Tino (Italian) A man of small stature

Teeno, Tieno, Teino, Teano, Tyno

Tip (American) A form of Thomas, meaning “one of twins”

Tipp, Tipper, Tippy, Tippee, Tippea, Tippey, Tippi, Tippie

Tisa (African) The ninth-born child

Tisah, Tysa, Tysah

Titus (Greek / Latin) Of the giants / a great defender

Tito, Titos, Tytus, Tytos, Titan, Tytan, Tyto

Toa (Polynesian) A brave-hearted woman

Toan (Vietnamese) One who is safe

Toane

Tobias (Hebrew) The Lord is good

Toby

Todd (English) Resembling a fox

Tod

Todor (Bulgarian) A gift from God

Todos, Todros

Tohon (Native American) One who loves the water

Tokala (Native American) Resembling a fox

Tokalo

Tomer (Hebrew) A man of tall stature

Tomar, Tomur, Tomir, Tomor, Tomyr

Tomi (Japanese / African) A wealthy man / of the people

Tomie, Tomee, Tomea, Tomy, Tomey

Tonauac (Aztec) One who possesses the light

Torger (Norse) The power of Thor’s spear

Thorger, Torgar, Thorgar, Terje, Therje

Torht (Anglo-Saxon) A bright man

Torhte

Torin (Celtic) One who acts as chief

Toran, Torean, Toren, Torion, Torran, Torrian, Toryn

Tormaigh (Irish) Having the spirit of Thor

Tormey, Tormay, Tormaye, Tormai, Tormae

Torr (English) From the tower

Torre

Torrence (Gaelic) From the little hills

Torence, Torrance, Torrens, Torrans, Toran, Torran, Torrin, Torn, Torry

Torry (Norse / Gaelic) Refers to Thor / form of Torrence, meaning “from the little hills”

Torrey, Torree, Torrea, Torri, Torrie, Tory, Torey, Tori

Toshiro (Japanese) One who is talented and intelligent

Toshihiro

Tostig (English) A well-known earl

Tostyg

Toviel (Hebrew) The Lord is good

Toviell, Toviele, Tovielle, Tovi, Tovie, Tovee, Tovea, Tovy

Toyo (Japanese) A man of plenty

Tracy (Gaelic) One who is warlike

Tracey, Traci, Tracie, Tracee, Tracea, Treacy, Trace, Tracen

Travis (French) To cross over

Travys, Traver, Travers, Traviss, Trevis, Trevys, Travus, Traves

Treffen (German) One who socializes

Treffan, Treffin, Treffon, Treffyn, Treffun

Tremain (Celtic) From the town built of stone

Tramain, Tramaine, Tramayne, Tremaine, Tremayne, Tremaen, Tremaene, Tramaen

Tremont (French) From the three mountains

Tremonte, Tremount, Tremounte

Trenton (English) From the town near the rushing rapids

Trent, Trynt, Trenten, Trentyn

Trevin (English) From the fair town

Trevan, Treven, Trevian, Trevion, Trevon, Trevyn, Trevonn

Trevor (Welsh) From the large village

Trefor, Trevar, Trever, Treabhar, Treveur, Trevir, Trevur

Trey (English) The third-born child

Tre, Trai, Trae, Tray, Traye, Trayton, Treyton, Trayson

Trigg (Norse) One who is truthful

Trygg

Tripp (English) A traveler

Trip, Trypp, Tryp, Tripper, Trypper

Tripsy (American) One who enjoys dancing

Tripsey, Tripsee, Tripsea, Tripsi, Tripsie

*Tristan (Celtic) A sorrowful man; in Arthurian legend, a knight of the Round Table

Trystan, Tris, Tristam, Tristen, Tristian, Tristin, Triston, Tristram

Trocky (American) A manly man

Trockey, Trocki, Trockie, Trochee, Trockea

Trong (Vietnamese) One who is respected

Troy (Gaelic) Son of a footsoldier

Troye, Troi

Trumbald (English) A bold man

Trumbold, Trumbalde, Trumbolde

Trygve (Norse) One who wins with bravery

Tse (Native American) As solid as a rock

Tsidhqiyah (Hebrew) The Lord is just

Tsidqiyah, Tsidhqiya, Tsdqiya

Tsubasa (Japanese) A winged being

Tsubasah, Tsubase, Tsubaseh

Tucker (English) One who makes garments

Tuker, Tuckerman, Tukerman, Tuck, Tuckman, Tukman, Tuckere, Toukere

Tuketu (Native American) Resembling a running bear

Tuketue, Tuketoo, Tuketou, Telutci, Telutcie, Telutcy, Telutcey, Telutcee

Tulsi (Indian) A holy man

Tulsie, Tulsy, Tulsey, Tulsee, Tulsea

Tumaini (African) An optimist

Tumainie, Tumainee, Tumainy, Tumainey, Tumayni, Tumaynie, Tumaynee, Tumayney

Tunde (African) One who returns

Tundi, Tundie, Tundee, Tundea, Tundy, Tundey

Tunleah (English) From the town near the meadow

Tunlea, Tunleigh, Tunly, Tunley, Tunlee, Tunli, Tunlie

Tupac (African) A messenger warrior

Tupack, Tupoc, Tupock

Turfeinar (Norse) In mythology, the son of Rognvald

Turfaynar, Turfaenar, Turfanar, Turfenar, Turfainar

Tushar (Indian) Of the snow

Tusharr, Tushare

Tusita (Chinese) One who is heaven-sent

Twrgadarn (Welsh) From the strong tower

Txanton (Basque) Form of Anthony, meaning “a flourishing man; of an ancient Roman family”

Txantony, Txantoney, Txantonee, Txantoni, Txantonie, Txantonea

Tybalt (Latin) He who sees the truth

Tybault, Tybalte, Tybaulte

Tye (English) From the fenced-in pasture

Tyg, Tyge, Tie, Tigh, Teyen

Tyfiell (English) Follower of the god Tyr

Tyfiel, Tyfielle, Tyfiele

*TTyler (English) A tiler of roofs

Tilar, Tylar, Tylor, Tiler, Tilor, Ty, Tye, Tylere

Typhoon (Chinese) Of the great wind

Tiphoon, Tyfoon, Tifoon, Typhoun, Tiphoun, Tyfoun, Tifoun

Tyrone (French) From Owen’s land

Terone, Tiron, Tirone, Tyron, Ty, Kyrone

Tyson (French) One who is high-spirited; fiery

Thyssen, Tiesen, Tyce, Tycen, Tyeson, Tyssen, Tysen, Tysan

U

U (Korean) A kind and gentle man

Uaithne (Gaelic) One who is innocent; green

Uaithn, Uaythne, Uaythn, Uathne, Uathn, Uaethne, Uaethn

Ualan (Scottish) Form of Valentine, meaning “one who is strong and healthy”

Ualane, Ualayn, Ualayne, Ualen, Ualon

Uba (African) One who is wealthy; lord of the house

Ubah, Ubba, Ubbah

Uberto (Italian) Form of Hubert, meaning “having a shining intellect”

Ulberto, Umberto

Udath (Indian) One who is noble

Udathe

Uddam (Indian) An exceptional man

Uddhar (Indian) One who is free; an independent man

Uddharr, Udhar, Udharr

Udell (English) From the valley of yew trees

Udale, Udel, Udall, Udayle, Udayl, Udail, Udaile, Udele

Udi (Hebrew) One who carries a torch

Udie, Udy, Udey, Udee, Udea

Udup (Indian) Born beneath the moon’s light

Udupp, Uddup, Uddupp

Udyan (Indian) Of the garden

Uddyan, Udyann, Uddyann

Ugo (Italian) A great thinker

Uland (English) From the noble country

Ulande, Ulland, Ullande, Ulandus, Ullandus

Ulhas (Indian) Filled with happiness

Ulhass, Ullhas, Ullhass

Ull (Norse) Having glory; in mythology, god of justice and patron of agriculture

Ulle, Ul, Ule

Ulmer (German) Having the fame of the wolf

Ullmer, Ullmar, Ulmarr, Ullmarr, Ulfmer, Ulfmar, Ulfmaer

Ultman (Indian) A godly man

Ultmann, Ultmane

Umrao (Indian) One who is noble

Unai (Basque) A shepherd

Unay, Unaye, Unae

Unathi (African) God is with us

Unathie, Unathy, Unathey, Unathee, Unathea

Uncas (Native American) Resembling a fox

Unkas, Unckas

Unique (American) Unlike others; the only one

Unikue, Unik, Uniqui, Uniqi, Uniqe, Unikque, Unike, Unicke

Uolevi (Finnish) Form of Olaf, meaning “the remaining of the ancestors”

Uolevie, Uolevee, Uolevy, Uolevey, Uolevea

Upchurch (English) From the upper church

Upchurche

Uranus (Greek) In mythology, the father of the Titans

Urainus, Uraynus, Uranas, Uraynas, Urainas, Uranos, Uraynos, Urainos

Uri (Hebrew) Form of Uriah, meaning “the Lord is my light”

Urie, Ury, Urey, Uree, Urea

Uriah (Hebrew) The Lord is my light

Uri, Uria, Urias, Urija, Urijah, Uriyah, Urjasz, Uriya

Urjavaha (Hindu) Of the Nimi dynasty

Urtzi (Basque) From the sky

Urtzie, Urtzy, Urtzey, Urtzee, Urtzea

Usher (Latin) From the mouth of the river

Ushar, Ushir, Ussher, Usshar, Usshir

Ushi (Chinese) As strong as an ox

Ushie, Ushy, Ushey, Ushee, Ushea

Utah (Native American) People of the mountains; from the state of Utah

Utsav (Indian) Born during a celebration

Utsavi, Utsave, Utsava, Utsavie, Utsavy, Utsavey, Utsavee, Utsavea

Utt (Arabic) One who is kind and wise

Utte

Uzi (Hebrew) Having great power

Uzie, Uzy, Uzey, Uzee, Uzea, Uzzi, Uzzie, Uzzy

Uzima (African) One who is full of life

Uzimah, Uzimma, Uzimmah, Uzyma

Uzziah (Hebrew) The Lord is my strength

Uzzia, Uziah, Uzia, Uzzya, Uzzyah, Uzyah, Uzya, Uzziel

V

Vachel (French) Resembling a small cow

Vachele, Vachell

Vachlan (English) One who lives near water

Vadar (Dutch) A fatherly man

Vader, Vadyr

Vadhir (Spanish) Resembling a rose

Vadhyr, Vadheer

Vadim (Russian) A good-looking man

Vadime, Vadym, Vadyme, Vadeem, Vadeeme

Vaijnath (Hindi) Refers to Lord Shiva

Vaejnath, Vaijnathe, Vaejnathe

Valdemar (German) A well-known ruler

Valdemarr, Valdemare, Valto, Valdmar, Valdmarr, Valdimar, Valdimarr

Valentine (Latin) One who is strong and healthy

Val, Valentin, Valentino, Valentyne, Ualan

Valerian (Latin) One who is strong and healthy

Valerien, Valerio, Valerius, Valery, Valeryan, Valere, Valeri, Valerii

Valin (Hindi) The monkey king

Valle (French) From the glen

Vallejo

Valri (French) One who is strong

Valrie, Valry, Valrey, Valree

Vance (English) From the marshland

Vanse

Vanderveer (Dutch) From the ferry

Vandervere, Vandervir, Vandervire, Vandervyr, Vandervyre

Vandy (Dutch) One who travels; a wanderer

Vandey, Vandi, Vandie, Vandee

Vandyke (Danish) From the dike

Vandike

Vanir (Norse) Of the ancient gods

Varante (Arabic) From the river

Vardon (French) From the green hill

Varden, Verdon, Verdun, Verden, Vardun, Vardan, Verddun, Varddun

Varg (Norse) Resembling a wolf

Varick (German) A protective ruler

Varrick, Warick, Warrick

Varius (Latin) A versatile man

Varian, Varinius

Variya (Hindi) The excellent one

Vasava (Hindi) Refers to Indra

Vashon (American) The Lord is gracious

Vashan, Vashawn, Vashaun, Vashone, Vashane, Vashayn, Vashayne

Vasin (Indian) A great ruler

Vasine, Vaseen, Vaseene, Vasyn, Vasyne

Vasuki (Hindi) In Hinduism, a serpent king

Vasukie, Vasuky, Vasukey, Vasukee, Vasukea

Vasuman (Indian) Son born of fire

Vasyl (Slavic) A king

Vasil, Vassil, Wasyl

Vatsa (Indian) Our beloved son

Vathsa

Vatsal (Indian) One who is affectionate

Velimir (Croatian) One who wishes for great peace

Velimeer, Velimyr, Velimire, Velimeere, Velimyre

Velyo (Bulgarian) A great man

Velcho, Veliko, Velin, Velko

Vere (French) From the alder tree

Verge (Anglo-Saxon) One who owns four acres

Vernon (French) From the alder-tree grove

Vern, Vernal, Vernard, Verne, Vernee, Vernen, Verney, Vernin

Verrill (French) One who is faithful

Verill, Verrall, Verrell, Verroll, Veryl, Veryll, Verol, Verall

Vibol (Cambodian) A man of plenty

Viboll, Vibole, Vybol, Vyboll, Vybole

Victor (Latin) One who is victorious; the champion

Vic, Vick, Victoriano

Vidal (Spanish) A giver of life

Videl, Videlio, Videlo, Vidalo, Vidalio, Vidas

Vidar (Norse) Warrior of the forest; in mythology, a son of Odin

Vidarr

Vien (Vietnamese) One who is complete; satisfied

Vincent (Latin) One who prevails; the conquerer

Vicente, Vicenzio, Vicenzo, Vin, Vince, Vincens, Vincente, Vincentius

Viorel (Romanian) Resembling the bluebell

Viorell, Vyorel, Vyorell

Vipin (Indian) From the forest

Vippin, Vypin, Vypyn, Vyppin, Vyppyn, Vipyn, Vippyn

Vipul (Indian) A man of plenty

Vypul, Vipull, Vypull, Vipool, Vypool

Virag (Hungarian) Resembling a flower

Virgil (Latin) The staff-bearer

Verge, Vergil, Vergilio, Virgilio, Vergilo, Virgilo, Virgilijus

Virginius (Latin) One who is pure; chaste

Virginio, Virgino

Vitéz (Hungarian) A courageous warrior

Vito (Latin) One who gives life

Vital, Vitale, Vitalis, Vitaly, Vitas, Vitus, Vitali, Vitaliy, Vid

Vitus (Latin) Giver of life

Wit

Vladimir (Slavic) A famous prince

Vladamir, Vladimeer, Vladimyr, Vladimyre, Vladamyr, Vladamyre, Vladameer, Vladimer

Vladislav (Slavic) One who rules with glory

Volodymyr (Slavic) To rule with peace

Wolodymyr

Vulcan (Latin) In mythology, the god of fire

Vulkan, Vulckan

Vyacheslav (Russian) Form of Wenceslas, meaning “one who receives more glory”

W

Wade (English) To cross the river ford

Wayde, Waid, Waide, Waddell, Wadell, Waydell, Waidell, Waed

Wadley (English) From the meadow near the ford

Wadly, Wadlee, Wadli, Wadlie, Wadleigh

Wadsworth (English) From the estate near the ford

Waddsworth, Wadsworthe, Waddsworthe

Wafi (Arabic) One who is trustworthy

Wafie, Wafy, Wafey, Wafee, Wafiy, Wafiyy

Wahab (Indian) A big-hearted man

Wainwright (English) One who builds wagons

Wainright, Wainewright, Wayneright, Waynewright, Waynwright

Wakil (Arabic) A lawyer; a trustee

Wakill, Wakyl, Wakyle, Wakeel, Wakeele

Wakiza (Native American) A desperate fighter

Wakyza, Wakeza, Wakieza, Wakeiza

Walbridge (English) From the Welshman’s bridge

Wallbridge, Walbrydge, Wallbrydge

Waljan (Welsh) The chosen one

Walljan, Waljen, Walljen, Waljon, Walljon

Walker (English) One who trods the cloth

Walkar, Walkir, Walkor

Wallace (Scottish) a Welshman, a man from the South

Wallach, Wallas, Wallie,

Wallis, Wally, Wlash, Welch

Walter (German) The commander of the army

Walther, Walt, Walte, Walder, Wat, Wouter, Wolter, Woulter, Galtero, Quaid

Wamblee (Native American) Resembling an eagle

Wambli, Wamblie, Wambly, Wambley, Wambleigh, Wamblea

Wanikiy (Native American) A savior

Wanikiya, Wanikie, Wanikey, Waniki, Wanikee

Wanjala (African) Born during a famine

Wanjalla, Wanjal, Wanjall

Warford (English) From the ford near the weir

Warforde, Weirford, Weirforde, Weiford, Weiforde

Warley (English) From the meadow near the weir

Warly, Warleigh, Warlee, Warlea, Warleah, Warli, Warlie, Weirley

Warner (German) Of the defending army

Werner, Wernher, Warnher, Worner, Wornher

Warra (Aboriginal) Man of the water

Warrah, Wara, Warah

ˆWarren (English / German) From the fortress

Warrick (English) Form of Varick, meaning “a protective ruler”

Warrik, Warric, Warick, Warik, Waric, Warryck, Warryk, Warryc

Warrigal (Aboriginal) One who is wild

Warrigall, Warigall, Warigal, Warygal, Warygall

Warwick (English) From the farm near the weir

Warwik, Warwyck, Warwyk

Wasswa (African) The firstborn of twins

Waswa, Wasswah, Waswah

Wasyl (Ukranian) Form of Vasyl, meaning “a king”

Wasyle, Wasil, Wasile

Watson (English) The son of Walter

Watsin, Watsen, Watsan, Watkins, Watckins, Watkin, Watckin, Wattekinson

ˆWaylon (English) From the roadside land

Wayne (English) One who builds wagons

Wain, Wanye, Wayn, Waynell, Waynne, Guwayne

Webster (English) A weaver

Weeb, Web, Webb, Webber,

Weber, Webbestre, Webestre, Webbe

Wei (Chinese) A brilliant man; having great strength

Wenceslas (Polish) One who receives more glory

Wenceslaus, Wenzel, Vyacheslav

Wendell (German) One who travels; a wanderer

Wendel, Wendale, Wendall, Wendele, Wendal, Windell, Windel, Windal

Wesley (English) From the western meadow

Wes, Wesly, Wessley, Westleigh, Westley, Wesli, Weslie, Wesleigh

Westby (English) From the western farm

Westbey, Wesby, Wesbey, Westbi, Wesbi, Westbie, Wesbie, Westbee

ˆWeston (English) from the western town

Whit (English) A white-skinned man

White, Whitey, Whitt, Whitte, Whyt, Whytt, Whytte, Whytey

Whitby (English) From the white farm

Whitbey, Whitbi, Whitbie, Whitbee, Whytbey, Whytby, Whytbi, Whytbie

Whitfield (English) From the white field

Whitfeld, Whytfield, Whytfeld, Witfield, Witfeld, Wytfield, Wytfeld

Whitley (English) From the white meadow

Whitly, Whitli, Whitlie,

Whitlee, Whitleigh, Whytley,

Whytly, Whytli

Whitman (English) A white-haired man

Whitmann, Witman, Witmann, Whitmane, Witmane, Whytman, Whytmane, Wytman

Wildon (English) From the wooded hill

Willdon, Wilden, Willden

Wiley (English) One who is crafty; from the meadow by the water

Wily, Wileigh, Wili, Wilie, Wilee, Wylie, Wyly, Wyley

Wilford (English) From the willow ford

Willford, Wilferd, Willferd, Wilf, Wielford, Weilford, Wilingford, Wylingford

*TWilliam (German) The determined protector

Wilek, Wileck, Wilhelm, Wilhelmus, Wilkes, Wilkie, Wilkinson, Will, Guillaume, Quilliam

Willow (English) Of the willow tree

Willowe, Willo, Willoe

Wilmer (German) A strong-willed and well-known man

Wilmar, Wilmore, Willmar, Willmer, Wylmer, Wylmar, Wyllmer, Wyllmar

Winston (English) Of the joy stone; from the friendly town

Win, Winn, Winsten, Winstonn, Wynstan, Wynsten, Wynston, Winstan

Winthrop (English) From the friendly village

Winthrope, Wynthrop, Wynthrope, Winthorp, Wynthorp

Winton (English) From the enclosed pastureland

Wintan, Wintin, Winten, Wynton, Wyntan, Wyntin, Wynten

Wirt (Anglo-Saxon) One who is worthy

Wirte, Wyrt, Wyrte, Wurt, Wurte

Wit (Polish) Form of Vitus, meaning “giver of life”

Witt

Wlodzimierz (Polish) To rule with peace

Wlodzimir, Wlodzimerz

Wolfric (German) A wolf ruler

Wolfrick, Wolfrik, Wulfric, Wulfrick, Wulfrik, Wolfryk, Wolfryck, Wolfryc

Wolodymyr (Ukranian) Form of Volodymyr, meaning “to rule with peace”

Wolodimyr, Wolodimir, Wolodymeer, Wolodimeer

Woorak (Aboriginal) From the plains

Woorack, Woorac

*Wyatt (English) Having the strength of a warrior

Wyat, Wyatte, Wyate, Wiatt, Wiatte, Wiat, Wiate, Wyeth

Wyndham (English) From the windy village

Windham

X

Xakery (American) Form of Zachery, meaning “the Lord remembers”

Xaccary, Xaccery, Xach, Xacharie, Xachery, Xack, Xackarey, Xackary

Xalvador (Spanish) Form of Salvador, meaning “a savior”

Xalvadore, Xalvadoro, Xalvadorio, Xalbador, Xalbadore, Xalbadorio, Xalbadoro, Xabat

Xannon (American) From an ancient family

Xanon, Xannen, Xanen, Xannun, Xanun

Xanthus (Greek) A blond-haired man

Xanthos, Xanthe, Xanth

*Xavier (Basque / Arabic) Owner of a new house / one who is bright

Xaver, Xever, Xabier, Xaviere, Xabiere, Xaviar, Xaviare, Xavior

Xenocrates (Greek) A foreign ruler

Xesus (Galician) Form of Jesus, meaning “God is my salvation”

Xoan (Galician) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Xoane, Xohn, Xon

Xue (Chinese) A studious young man

Y

Yael (Israeli) Strength of God

Yaele

Yagil (Hebrew) One who rejoices, celebrates

Yagill, Yagyl, Yagylle

Yahto (Native American) Having blue eyes; refers to the color blue

Yahtoe, Yahtow, Yahtowe

Yahweh (Hebrew) Refers to God

Yahveh, Yaweh, Yaveh, Yehowah, Yehweh, Yehoveh

Yakiv (Ukranian) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Yakive, Yakeev, Yakeeve, Yackiv, Yackeev, Yakieve, Yakiev, Yakeive

Yakout (Arabian) As precious as a ruby

Yale (Welsh) From the fertile upland

Yayle, Yayl, Yail, Yaile

Yanai (Aramaic) God will answer

Yanae, Yana, Yani

Yankel (Hebrew) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Yankell, Yanckel, Yanckell, Yankle, Yanckle

Yaotl (Aztec) A great warrior

Yaotyl, Yaotle, Yaotel, Yaotyle

Yaphet (Hebrew) A handsome man

Yaphett, Yapheth, Yaphethe

Yaqub (Arabic) Form of Jacob, meaning “he who supplants”

Ya’qub, Yaqob, Yaqoub

Yardley (English) From the fenced-in meadow

Yardly, Yardleigh, Yardli, Yardlie, Yardlee, Yardlea, Yarley, Yarly

Yaromir (Russian) Form of Jaromir, meaning “from the famous spring”

Yaromire, Yaromeer, Yaromeere, Yaromyr, Yaromyre

Yas (Native American) Child of the snow

Yasahiro (Japanese) One who is peaceful and calm

Yasin (Arabic) A wealthy man

Yasine, Yaseen, Yaseene, Yasyn, Yasyne, Yasien, Yasiene, Yasein

Yasir (Arabic) One who is well-off financially

Yassir, Yasser, Yaseer, Yasr, Yasyr, Yassyr, Yasar, Yassar

Yegor (Russian) Form of George, meaning “one who works the earth; a farmer”

Yegore, Yegorr, Yegeor, Yeorges, Yeorge, Yeorgis

Yehonadov (Hebrew) A gift from God

Yehonadav, Yehonedov, Yehonedav, Yehoash, Yehoashe, Yeeshai, Yeeshae, Yishai

Yenge (African) A hardworking man

Yengi, Yengie, Yengy, Yengey, Yengee

Yeoman (English) A manservant

Youman, Yoman

Yestin (Welsh) One who is just and fair

Yestine, Yestyn, Yestyne

Yigil (Hebrew) He shall be redeemed

Yigile, Yigyl, Yigyle, Yigol, Yigole, Yigit, Yigat

Yishachar (Hebrew) He will be rewarded

Yishacharr, Yishachare, Yissachar, Yissachare, Yisachar, Yisachare

Yiska (Native American) The night has gone

Yngve (Scandinavian) Refers to the god Ing

Yo (Cambodian) One who is honest

Yoav (Hebrew) Form of Joab, meaning “the Lord is my father”

Yoave, Yoavo, Yoavio

Yochanan (Hebrew) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Yochan, Yohannan, Yohanan, Yochannan

Yohan (German) Form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Yohanan, Yohann, Yohannes, Yohon, Yohonn, Yohonan

Yonatan (Hebrew) Form of Jonathan, meaning “a gift of God”

Yonaton, Yohnatan, Yohnaton, Yonathan, Yonathon, Yoni, Yonie, Yony

Yong (Korean) One who is courageous

York (English) From the yew settlement

Yorck, Yorc, Yorke

Yosyp (Ukranian) Form of Joseph, meaning “God will add”

Yosip, Yosype, Yosipe

Yovanny (English) Form of Giovanni, meaning “God is gracious”

Yovanni, Yovannie, Yovannee, Yovany, Yovani, Yovanie, Yovanee

Yukon (English) From the settlement of gold

Youkon, Yucon, Youcon, Yuckon, Youckon

Yuliy (Russian) Form of Julius, meaning “one who is youthful”

Yuli, Yulie, Yulee, Yuleigh, Yuly, Yuley, Yulika, Yulian

Yuudai (Japanese) A great hero

Yudai, Yuudae, Yudae, Yuuday, Yuday

Yves (French) A young archer

Yve, Yvo, Yvon, Yvan, Yvet, Yvete

Z

Zabian (Arabic) One who worships celestial bodies

Zabion, Zabien, Zaabian

Zabulon (Hebrew) One who is exalted

Zabulun, Zabulen

Zacchaeus (Hebrew) Form of Zachariah, meaning “The Lord remembers”

Zachaeus, Zachaios, Zaccheus, Zackaeus, Zacheus, Zackaios, Zaccheo

Zachariah (Hebrew) The Lord remembers

Zacaria, Zacarias, Zaccaria, Zaccariah, Zachaios, Zacharia, Zacharias, Zacherish

*TZachary (Hebrew) Form of Zachariah, meaning “The Lord remembers”

Zaccary, Zaccery, Zach, Zacharie, Zachery, Zack, Zackarey, Zackary, Thackary, Xakery

Zaci (African) In mythology, the god of fatherhood

Zaden (Dutch) A sower of seeds

Zadin, Zadan, Zadon, Zadun, Zede, Zeden, Zedan

Zadok (Hebrew) One who is righteous; just

Zadoc, Zaydok, Zadock, Zaydock, Zaydoc, Zaidok, Zaidock, Zaidoc

Zador (Hungarian) An ill-tempered man

Zador, Zadoro, Zadorio

Zafar (Arabic) The conquerer; a victorious man

Zafarr, Zaffar, Zhafar, Zhaffar, Zafer, Zaffer

Zahid (Arabic) A pious man

Zahide, Zahyd, Zahyde, Zaheed, Zaheede, Zaheide, Zahiede, Zaheid

Zahir (Arabic) A radiant and flourishing man

Zahire, Zahireh, Zahyr, Zahyre, Zaheer, Zaheere, Zaheir, Zahier

Zahur (Arabic) Resembling a flower

Zahure, Zahureh, Zhahur, Zaahur

Zale (Greek) Having the strength of the sea

Zail, Zaile, Zayl, Zayle, Zael, Zaele

Zamir (Hebrew) Resembling a songbird

Zamire, Zameer, Zameere, Zamyr, Zamyre, Zameir, Zameire, Zamier

Zander (Slavic) Form of Alexander, meaning “a helper and defender of mankind”

Zandros, Zandro, Zandar, Zandur, Zandre

Zane (English) form of John, meaning “God is gracious”

Zayne, Zayn, Zain, Zaine

Zareb (African) The protector; guardian

Zarebb, Zaareb, Zarebe, Zarreb, Zareh, Zaareh

Zared (Hebrew) One who has been trapped

Zarede, Zarad, Zarade, Zaared, Zaarad

Zasha (Russian) A defender of the people

Zashah, Zosha, Zoshah, Zashiya, Zoshiya

ˆZayden (Arabic) Form of Zayd, meaning “To become greater, to grow”

Zaiden

Zeke (English) Form of Ezekiel, meaning “strengthened by God”

Zekiel, Zeek, Zeeke, Zeeq

Zene (African) A handsome man

Zeene, Zeen, Zein, Zeine

Zereen (Arabic) The golden one

Zereene, Zeryn, Zeryne, Zerein, Zereine, Zerrin, Zerren, Zerran

Zeroun (Armenian) One who is respected for his wisdom

Zeroune, Zeroon, Zeroone

Zeth (English) Form of Seth, meaning “one who has been appointed”

Zethe

Zion (Hebrew) From the citadel

Zionn, Zione, Zionne

Ziv (Hebrew) A radiant man

Zive, Ziiv, Zivi, Zivie, Zivee, Zivy, Zivey

Ziyad (Arabic) One who betters himself; growth

Ziad

Zlatan (Croatian) The golden son

Zlattan, Zlatane, Zlatann, Zlatain, Zlatayn, Zlaten, Zlaton, Zlatin

Zoltan (Hungarian) A kingly man; a sultan

Zoltann, Zoltane, Zoltanne, Zsolt, Zsoltan

Zorion (Basque) Filled with happiness

Zorian, Zorien

Zoticus (Greek) Full of life

Zoticos, Zoticas

Zsigmond (Hungarian) Form of Sigmund, meaning “the victorious protector”

Zsigmund, Zsigmonde, Zsigmunde, Zsig, Zsiga

Zubair (Arabic) One who is pure

Zubaire, Zubayr, Zubayre, Zubar, Zubarr, Zubare, Zubaer

Zuberi (African) Having great strength

Zuberie, Zubery, Zuberey, Zuberee, Zubari, Zubarie, Zubary, Zubarey

Zubin (English) One with a toothy grin

Zubine, Zuben, Zuban, Zubun, Zubbin

Zuzen (Basque) One who is just and fair

Zuzenn, Zuzan, Zuzin

Zvonimir (Croatian) The sound of peace

Zvonimirr, Zvonimeer