American baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024
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Monroe

From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe

Foster

Of the Woods, Guest, Stranger

Booker

Book Binder, Bleacher of Cloth, Beech-tree, Scribe Or Bookbinder

Elwood

From the Old Forest, Noble Woods

Cannon

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

Shannon

This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.

Spencer

French in origin, this surname-turned-first-name means “keeper of provisions” and retains a polished tone.

Kitty

Pure, Form of Catherine, Little Cat

Blair

Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area

Scarlett

Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man

Chad

Fierce, Name of a Saint, Fight, Battle

Joanne

Yahweh is Gracious, Variant of Joan

Carlo

Strong, Husband, Army, Man

Marissa

Rebellion, Wished-for Child, Star of the Sea, Little Mary

Griffith

Chief, Prince, Lord, Fierce Warrior

Jana

The Lord is Gracious, Derived from Jananam - Birth, Man, Born Bravery

Caitlin

The Pure, Girls

Aura

The Aura, Wind, Or, Breeze

Haley

Hay Meadow, Scientific, Usually a Surname, Heroic

Eldon

From the Sacred Hill, Old, Ella's Mound

Luciano

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Beulah

Ba´Al, Bride, Married

Larry

Laurel, From Laurentium, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Lettie

Joy, Allesse

Essie

Star, Myrtle Leaf

Evie

Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive

Dottie

Gift of God, Form of Dorothy

Carolina

Feminine Variant of Charles, Joy, Little and Womanly, Manly

Carol

Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly

Ty

Ty

Nicolas

Victory of the People, Victorious Person

Maureen

Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great

Dewey

Prized, Beloved, Form of David, Dear One

Turner

Lathe Worker, Lathe-Worker, Champion in a Tournament, Turner

Francine

Free, Little Frenchman, Franke

Mallory

Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy

Roderick

Famous Power, Powerful, Rich, Glory

Joni

Modern Female Version of John and Jon, The Lord is Gracious

Augusta

Worthy of Respect, Magnificent, Sublime, Venerated

Homer

Hostage, Homeros

Ward

Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard

Nova

New

Truman

Trusted Man, Loyal One, Honest

Kristina

Follower of Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed

Waylon

Fight, Variant of Wayland, Modern Singer Waylon Jennings, Brave

Magnolia

Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant

Eugenia

Of Noble Descent, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken

Sierra

Mountain Range, Sierra

Gerard

Spear-brave, Hardy, Brave, Strength of the Spear

Marvin

Great, Famous and Friend, Sea Lover, Eminent Marrow

Sheila

Irish Form of Cecilia Blind, Slang Term for Woman

Claudette

The Limping, Disabled, Preserving, Lame

Elliot

God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot

Shelby

Derived from Old Norse, this unisex name means “from the willow estate” and carries a gentle, nature-based tone.

Valencia

The Word Valentia Which Means Power, Valentia

Marnie

Sailor of the Sea

Rodney

Glory and King

Aisha

Happiness, Living, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, She is Life

Suzanne

Lily, Form of Susan

Alejandro

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Baxter

Bread Baker, Baker

Mamie

Abbreviation of Mary, Pearl, Bitter, Beloved

Portia

A Gift, Roman Clan Name, Hog, Pig

Tillie

Possession

Monte

Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain

Kristen

Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed

Shepard

A phonetic twist on Shepherd, it’s a surname-turned-first name with ties to artists and broadcasters.

Emile

Imitating, Rival, Rivaling

Brent

Mount, Hilltop, High Place, Steep Hill

Lulu

Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior

Matt

Gift of Yahweh, Matthias

Dara

Give, Son, Oak, Lord

Ferdinand

Beloved, To be Courageous, Peace, Daring

Bessie

Concentrated to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, House

Madelyn

Of Magdala

James

A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter

Neva

The Word Nivis Which is of the Meaning Snow, Snow

Jimmy

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants, Supplanter

Libby

Pledged to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, Funny and Nature Lover

Hadley

Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood

Vada

Lord Ganesh, Ruler Governor

Kip

British in origin and meaning “pointed hill,” Kip is a short and cheerful name

Philomena

Loved One, Powerful, Strongly Beloved, Friend of Strength

Lemuel

Beloging to God, Devotee

Dinah

Decoration, Valley, Judgement, Avenged or Judged and Vindicated

Twila

Thread, Twilight, Form of Twyla

Reina

A Queen, Form of Regina, The Element Rein Which Means Pure Clean, Council

Winona

First-Born, Firstborn Daughter

Charity

Charity, Act of Kindness, Affection, Brotherly Love

Lester

Roman Fort, Fortified Place, From Leicester, The Elements Ligora

Collin

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Fitzgerald

Son of the Spear Ruler, Surname

King

This bold English name means “monarch.”

Tripp

Traveler, The Third

Leilani

Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower

Raven

Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven

Ariana

To Sing, Pure, Man, Very Holy Woman

Jordan

The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored

Brandy

Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor

Fraser

Family Name, Of the Forest Men, Strawberry, French Town

Ollie

An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior

Kristin

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Elisa

Dedicated to God, God's Promise

Barron

Warrior, From the Land that was Burned, The Title of Nobility Used as a First Name

Ike

God Smiles, Laughter, Laughing One, He will Laugh

Viviana

Lively, Vibrant, Life, Alive

Ezra

God's Help

Judy

Jewish, Admired, Praise, Form of Judith

Rhiannon

Rigantona Meaning Great Queen, Nymph, Goddess

Raquel

Female Sheep, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Form of Rachel

Odette

Wealth

Sloan

An Irish surname turned first name, Sloan means “warrior” and gives off a cool, modern edge.

Lorelei

Lure, Schistous Cliff, Melody,, Ambush

Elinor

the Other, Variant of Helen, Shining Light, Wealth and Honor

Fiona

Faith, Vine, The Blond, Hero

Casey

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Devon

Defender, English and American Place Name, Bard, From Devon

Lorena

Sweet Bay Tree, Kingdom of Loather, Crowned with Laurels, Laurel

Karl

With German origins meaning “free man,” Karl is a strong, historic name borne by leaders and thinkers alike.

Bob

Form of Robert, Bright, Fame, Glorious Shining

Abby

Father's Joy, My Father is Joyful

Alvaro

Deep, Protector, Guard, All

Wes

The West Meadow, Form of Wesley

Story

English in origin and quite literal, this whimsical word name is ideal for writers or dreamers.

Lucio

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Avis

Believed to have been Introduced During the Norman Conquest, Bird

Leora

Light

Kiara

Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright

Dorcas

Gazelle, Small Deer

Eduardo

Fortune, Prosperous Guardian, Wealth and Keep

Vida

Life, Found, Mistress, Few

Alva

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Ferris

Rock, Iron Worker

Jude

Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh

Willis

Son of will, Brave, Will-helmet, Bold

Gina

Forceful Mother of Blacks, Virgin, White Wave, The Queen

Jed

Beloved of Yahweh, The Hand

Nona

Inspired By the Eponymous Roman Goddess of Childbirth, Breast Milk, Ninth

Ernie

Serious, Earnest, Gravity, Form of Ernest

Slater

English in origin and meaning “maker of slates,” it brings a laid-back, TV-friendly vibe.

Georgiana

Variant of Georgia, Farmer, Earth Worker, Earthworker

Lolita

Sorrows, Rubin, Ruby, Pain

Idalia

From Ida and Lee, Prosperous, Hardworking, Labor

Stuart

A variant of Stewart, this vintage name means “steward” and has strong links to Scottish royalty.

Bea

Voyager through Life, Bringer of Joy, Auspicious, Happy

Flossie

Flourishing

Rosalyn

Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame, Lime

Locke

Forest, Locksmith, Woods, Fortified Place

Vince

The Winning, Victor, Conquering, Form of Vincent

Gray

Grey, Gray-haired

Irma

Warrior, Constant Movement, Entire, Large

Kylie

Boomerang

Brenna

Hill, The Word Braon Which is of the Meaning Tear Drop

Lori

Crowned with Laurel

Taryn

Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill

Dina

Decoration, Protector, Form of Hebrew Dinah, Judgement

Lynette

Friendly, The Word Eilun with the Meaning Likeness Image Idol, Gentle, Lin

Lee

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Ricardo

Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich

Giselle

Pledge, Arrow, Hostage

Carina

The Word Carino Which is of the Meaning Pretty Cute, Darling, Pure, Dear

Leonor

Foreign

Wolfe

Wolf

Rusty

The Rusty, Redhead

Erwin

Army, Form of Irving, Place Name, Beautiful

Kirk

Church

Burke

From the Fortified Hill Or Castle

Nettie

God is Gracious, Female Version of John

Leanne

Combination of Lee and Anne, Meadow

Roxana

Queen, Dawn, Bright, Light

Orville

Golden Town

Jacques

French Form of Jacob Supplanter, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Lake

Lake, Pond, Body of Water

Tess

Essence, Hunter, Theresa, Harvester

Gustavo

Staff Bearer, Form of Gustave, Stick, Goth

Abram

Exalted Father, Need, Lift Up, Uplift

Avila

Bird Strength Desired

Sabine

The Sabines were Tribe Living in Central Italy, Sabine

Claudine

Limping, Disabled, Lame