English baby names List

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Updated: April 9th, 2024
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Abigail

My Father Rejoices, The Intelligent

Reuben

A Son!, Behold

Ann

Favour, Graceful, Form of Anna, He (God) Was Gracious

Christina

Disciple of Christ, Beautiful Christian, The Anointed One, Christ-bearer

Sutton

This unisex English name means “from the southern homestead” and combines modern style with surname appeal.

Graham

Spear and Hard, Gravelly Place Gray House, Strong, Warlike

Cleo

Kleopatra, Boasting

Justin

The Just, Righteous, Singer, Judicious

Maxine

Greatest, Great Woman

Ivan

Gift from God, Archer, Yahweh is Gracious

Harrison

Son of Harry, Harry's Son

Travis

Crossing, Toll Collector, To Cross the River, Similar to a Surname

Adeline

Brightness, Sweet, Honorable, Nobility

Robin

Shining, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A Bird Name

Ashley

Dwells at the Ash Tree Meadow, Esch Grove, Ashes of Wood

Ross

Headland, Red Haired, Surname, Rose

Marilyn

Modern, Combination of Mary and Ellen, Wished for Child, Bitterness

Danielle

Judged Only by God, Feminine of Daniel

Francisco

Little Frenchwoman, Free Condition

Silas

This name has roots in Aramaic and Latin, meaning “of the forest” or “prayed for,” and appears in both myth and scripture.

Xavier

Saviour, Splendid, Owner of a New Home, Bright

Celeste

Heavenly, Divine, Of the Sky

Teresa

Harvester, The Hunteress, To Flow Down, Late Summer

Minnie

Helmet, Offered to the Lord, Composition, Will

Elise

God is My Oath, Form of Elizabeth

Marjorie

Pearl, Diminutive of Margaret

Willa

Will, Protection, Desire, Helmet

Lorenzo

Laurel

Marco

Dedicated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Ingrid

Meadow, Inge, Hero's Daughter, Composition

Conrad

Honest Adviser, Wise Counselor, Bold Ruler, Brave

Ellen

Burst of the Sun, Brightness, Mercy, Moon

Jasmine

A Plant in the Olive Family, Fragrant Flower, Gift from God, Shrub with Yellow Flowers

Andrea

Manly, A Man's Woman, Feminine Form of Andrew, Man Ones

Erin

Peace, The Word Éire with the Meaning Ireland, Beauty

Lily

A Symbol of Purity, Lily, My God is Perfect

Ivy

God's Gift, Climber, An Evergreen Climbing Ornamental Plant, A Vine

Forrest

Of the Woods, Woodsman, Forest, Lives in Wood

Carmen

Song, Garden Orchard, Bright Red, Son of

Delia

Of Delos, Visible, Delightful, Faithful

Derek

Ruler of the People

Ethel

Noble., Noble, Righteous, Aedel

Edgar

Blessed, Owner of Spear, Wealth, Possession

Christine

Christian Faith, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

Millie

Form of Mildred, Gentle Strength, Honey, Bee

Nell

Horn, Champion, Torch, Moon

Eliza

Unique, My God has Sworn, Form of Elizabeth, The Chosen

Dante

Enduring Steadfast, Endure, Withstand

Dawn

The Elements Dawn, Awakening, Sun Arising, Daybreak

Mia

Who is Loved, Beauty, Mine, Bitterness

Knox

An old Scottish surname meaning “round hill,” brought into vogue by celebrity baby name trends.

Cain

The Crop Grower, Oldest Child of Adam and Eve, Beautiful, Warrior's Son

Holly

Evergreen, Holly Grove, To Prick, Shrub with Red Berries

Byron

Barn, From the Cottage, Similar to a Surname, Bear

Cyrus

Master, Ruler, Far Sighted, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord

Hope

Expectation Belief, Trust, Hope, Faith

Ben

Son of the Right Hand, Meadow with Coarse Grass, Benjamin, Bärenstarke

Lorraine

Made Famous in Battle, Saint Joan of Arc, From Lorraine, Laurel

Jeremiah

God will Uplift, Yahwe Uplifts, Lord Exalts

Winston

Farmstead Or Village of Wine, Pleasant Stone, Homestead, Friend

Mitchell

Michel, Michael, Who is Like God

Lana

Greek, To Be Gentle, Latin, Buoyant

Heath

The Element Haeth Which Means Heath, Wasteland, A Moor

Stone

A sturdy, one-syllable English name that feels grounded and bold, used by newsmen and rockstars alike.

Pamela

Honeyed Sweetness, All Honey, Palombe, New Leaves

Emilia

Emulus, Imitating, Rivaling

Camille

Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte

Jamie

Supplant, One who Supplants, Feminine of James, Derived from the Latin Jacomus

May

Princess of the Sea, Bitter, T, Wished-for Child

Inez

The Chaste, The Pure

Evangeline

Good News

Lauren

Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory, Laurel, Of Laurentum, Man from Laurentium

Gwen

Happy, Holy, White Ring, Fair

Tabitha

Roe, Grace, Roe-buck, Beauty

Cornelius

Horned, Strong Willed, Wise, Like a Horn

Winnie

Happiness, First Born Daughter, Blessed Peace, Diminutive of Winston

Bianca

The White, Glossy

Judith

Woman from Judea, Jewish, Admired, Praised

Wilfred

Protection, Safety, Much Peace, Peaceful

Lance

Homeland, Land, A Lance

Katie

The Pure, Form of Katherine, Virginal

Jeffrey

God and Peace, Divinely Peaceful, Area, Stranger

Garrett

Hardy, Mighty with a Spear, Brave

Aurelia

Golden, Golden-Haired, Gold Made

Natasha

Form of Natalie, A Flower, Rebirth-from Anastasia, Born on Christmas

Boone

Good, A Blessing

Harold

Strong and Glory, Powerful Ruler or Warrior, Army-power, Heroic Leader

Petra

The Stone, The Rock

Gloria

Fame, Glory, Prayer of God

Bethany

House of Poverty

Elsa

God's Promise, My God is Perfect, Nobility, Variant of Elizabeth

Royal

Royal, Regal, Red, Rye Hill

Orlando

Homeland, Domain, Glory and Earth, Renowned in the Land

Desmond

Gracious Defender, Munster, Wealth and Protection

Jones

Thanks to God

Emil

Emulating, Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex, Imitating, Rivaling

Cecelia

Blind

Deborah

To Speak Kind Words, Bee, Hebrew

Solomon

Rooted in Hebrew, it means “peace” and is tied to biblical wisdom.

Althea

Healing, Sincere, The Word Althein Which is of the Meaning to Heal

Moss

Taken from Water, From Ireland, Foundling, Drawn out

Wanda

Vandals, Wend, Open Area, Look Healthy

Henrietta

Home Ruler, Mistress of the Household, House Owner, Homeland

Preston

Priest's Town

Zane

The Lord is Gracious, God's Grace, Sea-friend, Beloved

Santiago

A dynamic Spanish name meaning “Saint James,” also recognized as a patron saint and literary figure.

Jenna

Pure, Fair Phantom, Well Born, Yahweh is Gracious

Dorothea

Gift, Form of Dorothy

Clement

Giving Mercy, Gentleness, The Element Clemens Meaning Merciful Gentle, Mild

Julie

Descended from Jupiter (Jove), Youth, Soft Bearded, Jove's Child

Kennedy

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

Diego

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

Abraham

Father of a Multitude, Faultless

Sybil

Oracle, Prophetess, Sibyl, Priestess of Apollo

Marcella

Dedicated to Mars, Warlike, Female Version of Marcellus, Warring

Parker

Keeper of the Forest

Goldie

Golden, Precious Metal, Blond Hair, Gilded

Josie

God Would Multiply, He (God) Will Add, Feminine of Joseph

Phoebe

Radiance, Moon, Pure, Bright and Shining

Angela

Messenger of God Angel

Joy

Jubilation, Joyful, Name of a Deity, Jewel

Colette

Variant of Nicolette, Nike Which Means Victory, Victorious, Necklace

Rosalind

Fame, Lime, Linden, Lime-Wood Shield

Todd

Fuchs, Fox

Nola

White Shoulder, The Word Nuall with the Meaning Famous Champion Chariot-Fighter

Lloyd

Gray-Haired, Grey, Sacred, The Gray Ones

Maude

Strong in War, Fight, Powerful Warrior, Might

Fern

Feather, Darling, The Fern

Anastasia

Surrender, Resurrection, Risen One

Ignacio

Fire

Gordon

Triangular Hill, Surname, From Grodno, a Placename In Byelorussia Meaning City, Large Fortification

Bernard

Hardy, Strong, Courageous, Bärenstarke

Callie

Most Beautiful, Variant of Cayley Lovely, Fortress, Lark

Cara

Dear, The Element Cara Meaning Friend, Expensive, Beloved

Craig

Rocky Outcropping, Rock, Dweller by the Crag

Vance

Very High Places, Fen, Lives by a Marsh, From the Marshland

Emery

Ruler of Work, House and Powerful King

Angelo

Messenger, Angel

Arturo

The Bear

Gerald

Mighty with a Spear, Rule

Janet

God is Merciful, Female Version of John

Gilbert

Hostage, Trusted, Bright, Illustrious Pledge

Damien

Fertility, To Tame, Conqueror, Spirit

Loretta

Crowned with Laurels, Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End, Sweet Bay Tree

Gavin

Falke, White Hawk

Morgan

Bright Sea, Sea-Born

Emilio

Rivaling, Imitating, Emulum, Wetteifernde

Meredith

Maredudd, Sea Lord, Wealth and Work

Annette

Mercy, Gracious, Graceful, Favour

Margot

The Pearl, Variant of Margaret

Anton

Priceless, Who Eats Flower, Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy

Marshall

Steward of Horses, Marshall, Horse-keeper, Shoeing Smith

Lilia

Form of Lilac, Night, Bluish, Lily Flower Name

Morris

Moorish, Sea-strength, Moor, Son of More

Irving

Green River, Boar Friend, Handsome and Fair, Army

Edna

Eithne, Joy, Rejuvenation, Pleasure, Bliss

Juliet

Soft Bearded, Youthful, Variant of Julia, Illustrious Roman Family

Adelaide

Of Noble Figure

Kane

A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”

Louisa

Famous, Struggle, Feminine of Louis, Fight

Greta

A Pearl, Form of Margaret

Diane

Goddess of Woods and Hunting, Celestial Hunter, The Element Deiwo with the Meaning Light Deity, Daylight

Mavis

Mavis, A Small Bird, Song Thrush, Songbird

Penny

Eye, Weaver, Penelops, Flower

Greer

The Watchful, Vigilant Watchman, Alert

Steven

A modernized spelling of Stephen, it shares the same regal meaning and has had decades of steady use.

Dolores

Pain, Pain, Sorrows

Brandon

Sword, Gorse Hill, The Elements Brom Meaning Broom Brambles, Raven

Alana

Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any

Brooke

A Small Fresh Water Stream, Breaking Forth, Bach, Modeled on An English Place Names

Josiah

The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed

Alyssa

Noble, German, Joy, Sweet Angel

Autumn

Autumn, The Fall Season

Eve

Living, To Live, Life, Good News

Marcel

Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike

Aurelio

Gold Made, Golden

Lenora

Like a Lion, The Other, Sun Ray, Light

Isabella

God is Perfection, God's Promise, Variant of Elizabeth

Weston

West Town, From the Western Settlement