American baby names
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
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

