AARON m English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin... [more]
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin... [more]
ABEL m English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) or הָבֶל (Havel) which meant "breath"... [more]
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) or הָבֶל (Havel) which meant "breath"... [more]
ABIGAIL f English, German, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy"... [more]
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy"... [more]
ABRAHAM m English, Hebrew, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin
This name may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" in Hebrew or else as a contraction of ABRAM (1) and הָמוֹן (hamon)"many, multitude"... [more]
This name may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" in Hebrew or else as a contraction of ABRAM (1) and הָמוֹן (hamon)"many, multitude"... [more]
ACACIA f English (Rare)
From the name of a type of tree, ultimately deriving from Greek ακη (ake) "thorn, point".
From the name of a type of tree, ultimately deriving from Greek ακη (ake) "thorn, point".
ADA f English, German, Polish, Hungarian, Italian, Finnish
Short form of ADELAIDE and other names beginning with the same sound... [more]
Short form of ADELAIDE and other names beginning with the same sound... [more]
ADAM m English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Serbian,Macedonian, Romanian, Hebrew, Arabic, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
This is the Hebrew word for "man"... [more]
This is the Hebrew word for "man"... [more]
ADELA f English, Spanish, Polish, Romanian, Ancient Germanic
Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning "noble"... [more]
Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning "noble"... [more]
ADELAIDE f English, Italian, Portuguese
From the French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and heid "kind, sort, type"... [more]
From the French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and heid "kind, sort, type"... [more]
ADRIAN m English, Romanian, Polish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Russian
Form of Hadrianus (see HADRIAN)... [more]
Form of Hadrianus (see HADRIAN)... [more]
ADRIANA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, English
Feminine form of ADRIAN
Feminine form of ADRIAN
AGATHA f English, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αγαθη (Agathe), derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good"... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name Αγαθη (Agathe), derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good"... [more]
AGNES f English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Slovene, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Αγνη (Hagne), derived from Greek ‘αγνος (hagnos) meaning "chaste"... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Αγνη (Hagne), derived from Greek ‘αγνος (hagnos) meaning "chaste"... [more]
AINSLEY f & m Scottish, English (Modern)
From a surname which was from a place name: either Annesley in Nottinghamshire or Ansley in Warwickshire... [more]
From a surname which was from a place name: either Annesley in Nottinghamshire or Ansley in Warwickshire... [more]
ALBAN m German, French, Albanian, English (Rare)
From the Roman cognomen Albanus which meant "from Alba"... [more]
From the Roman cognomen Albanus which meant "from Alba"... [more]
ALBERT m English, French, German, Slovene, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Hungarian, Ancient Germanic
From the Germanic name Adalbert, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright"... [more]
From the Germanic name Adalbert, which was composed of the elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright"... [more]
ALDOUS m English (Rare)
Possibly a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ald "old", making it a cognate of ALDO... [more]
Possibly a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element ald "old", making it a cognate of ALDO... [more]
ALEX m & f English, Dutch, German, French, Portuguese
Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.
Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.
ALEXANDER m English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Hungarian, Slovak, Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Αλεξανδρος (Alexandros), which meant "defending men" from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, help" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος)... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name Αλεξανδρος (Alexandros), which meant "defending men" from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, help" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος)... [more]
ALEXANDRA f German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, French, English, Greek, Portuguese, Romanian, Czech, Slovak,Hungarian, Spanish, Russian, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of ALEXANDER... [more]
Feminine form of ALEXANDER... [more]
ALEXIS m & f German, French, English, Greek, Ancient Greek
From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help"...[more]
From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help"...[more]
ALFRED m English, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish, Dutch
Derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, composed of the elements ælf "elf" and ræd "counsel"... [more]
Derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, composed of the elements ælf "elf" and ræd "counsel"... [more]
ALGERNON m English
Originally a Norman French nickname, derived from aux gernons "having a moustache", which was applied to William de Percy, a companion of William the Conqueror... [more]
Originally a Norman French nickname, derived from aux gernons "having a moustache", which was applied to William de Percy, a companion of William the Conqueror... [more]
ALICE f English, French, Portuguese, Italian
From the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see ADELAIDE)...[more]
From the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see ADELAIDE)...[more]
ALMA f English, Spanish, Italian
This name became popular after the Battle of Alma (1854), which took place near the River Alma in Crimea and ended in a victory for Britain and France... [more]
This name became popular after the Battle of Alma (1854), which took place near the River Alma in Crimea and ended in a victory for Britain and France... [more]
ALTON m English
From an Old English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town at the source of the river".
From an Old English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town at the source of the river".
ALVIN m English
From a medieval form of any of the Old English names ÆLFWINE, ÆÐELWINE or EALDWINE... [more]
From a medieval form of any of the Old English names ÆLFWINE, ÆÐELWINE or EALDWINE... [more]
AMANDA f English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German, Finnish, Late Roman
In part this is a feminine form of AMANDUS... [more]
In part this is a feminine form of AMANDUS... [more]
AMBER f English, Dutch
From the English word amber that denotes either the gemstone, which is formed from fossil resin, or the orange-yellow colour... [more]
From the English word amber that denotes either the gemstone, which is formed from fossil resin, or the orange-yellow colour... [more]
AMBROSE m English
From the Late Latin name Ambrosius, which was derived from the Greek name Αμβροσιος (Ambrosios) meaning "immortal"... [more]
From the Late Latin name Ambrosius, which was derived from the Greek name Αμβροσιος (Ambrosios) meaning "immortal"... [more]
AMELIA f English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin... [more]
Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin... [more]
AMERICA f English
In the English-speaking world, this name is usually given in reference to the United States of America (see AMERIGO)... [more]
In the English-speaking world, this name is usually given in reference to the United States of America (see AMERIGO)... [more]
AMETHYST f English (Rare)
From the name of the precious stone, which is Greek in origin and means "not drunk", as it was believed to be a remedy against drunkenness.
From the name of the precious stone, which is Greek in origin and means "not drunk", as it was believed to be a remedy against drunkenness.
AMITY f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "friendship", ultimately deriving from Latin amicitia.
From the English word meaning "friendship", ultimately deriving from Latin amicitia.
AMOS m English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "carried" in Hebrew... [more]
Means "carried" in Hebrew... [more]
AMY f English
English form of the Old French name Amée meaning "beloved" (modern French aimée), a vernacular form of the Latin Amata... [more]
English form of the Old French name Amée meaning "beloved" (modern French aimée), a vernacular form of the Latin Amata... [more]
ANASTASIA f Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, English, Spanish, Italian, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of ANASTASIUS... [more]
Feminine form of ANASTASIUS... [more]
ANDREA (2) f English, German, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Croatian, Serbian
Feminine form of ANDREW... [more]
Feminine form of ANDREW... [more]
ANDREW m English, Biblical
From the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος (andros) "of a man")... [more]
From the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος (andros) "of a man")... [more]
ANEMONE f English (Rare)
From the name of the anemone flower, which derives from Greek ανεμος (anemos) "wind".
From the name of the anemone flower, which derives from Greek ανεμος (anemos) "wind".
ANGEL m & f English, Bulgarian, Macedonian
From the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the Greek word αγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger")... [more]
From the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the Greek word αγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger")... [more]
ANGELA f English, Italian, German, Dutch, Romanian, Slovene, Slovak, Russian, Macedonian, Late Roman
Feminine form of Angelus (see ANGEL)... [more]
Feminine form of Angelus (see ANGEL)... [more]
ANGELICA f English, Italian, Romanian, Literature
Derived from Latin angelicus meaning "angelic", ultimately related to Greek αγγελος (angelos) "messenger"... [more]
Derived from Latin angelicus meaning "angelic", ultimately related to Greek αγγελος (angelos) "messenger"... [more]
ANGELINA f Italian, English, Russian, German, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, Macedonian
Latinate diminutive of ANGELA... [more]
Latinate diminutive of ANGELA... [more]
ANITA f Spanish, Portuguese, Croatian, Slovene, English, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish
Spanish, Portuguese, Croatian and Slovene diminutive of ANA
Spanish, Portuguese, Croatian and Slovene diminutive of ANA
ANNA f English, Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Estonian, Latvian, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Russian,Ukrainian, Belarusian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Icelandic, Catalan, Occitan, Breton, Biblical, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Channah (see HANNAH) used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament... [more]
Form of Channah (see HANNAH) used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament... [more]
ANNE (1) f French, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, Dutch, Basque
French form of ANNA... [more]
French form of ANNA... [more]
ANSELM m German, English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements ans "god" and helm "helmet, protection"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements ans "god" and helm "helmet, protection"... [more]
ANTHONY m English
English form of the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin... [more]
English form of the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin... [more]
ANTONIA f Italian, Spanish, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Antonius (see ANTHONY).
Feminine form of Antonius (see ANTHONY).
APRIL f English
From the name of the month, probably originally derived from Latin aperire "to open", referring to the opening of flowers... [more]
From the name of the month, probably originally derived from Latin aperire "to open", referring to the opening of flowers... [more]
ARCHIBALD m Scottish, English
Derived from the Germanic elements ercan "genuine" and bald "bold"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements ercan "genuine" and bald "bold"... [more]
ARDEN m & f English
From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, which were derived from a Celtic word meaning "high".
From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, which were derived from a Celtic word meaning "high".
ARIEL m & f Hebrew, English, French, Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "lion of God" in Hebrew... [more]
Means "lion of God" in Hebrew... [more]
ARLIE f & m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "eagle wood" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "eagle wood" in Old English... [more]
ARLINE f English
Meaning unknown, possibly invented by Michael William Balfe for the main character in his opera 'The Bohemian Girl' (1843).
Meaning unknown, possibly invented by Michael William Balfe for the main character in his opera 'The Bohemian Girl' (1843).
ARNOLD m English, German, Ancient Germanic
From a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and wald "power"... [more]
From a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and wald "power"... [more]
ARTHUR m English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance
The meaning of this name is unknown... [more]
The meaning of this name is unknown... [more]
ASHLEY f & m English
From an English surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "ash tree clearing", from Old English æsc and leah...[more]
From an English surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "ash tree clearing", from Old English æsc and leah...[more]
ASHTON m & f English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name which meant "ash tree town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name which meant "ash tree town" in Old English.
ASIA (1) f English (Modern), Italian (Modern)
From the name of the continent, which is perhaps derived from Akkadian asu, meaning "east".
From the name of the continent, which is perhaps derived from Akkadian asu, meaning "east".
ASTON m & f English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name which meant "east town" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name which meant "east town" in Old English.
AUDLEY m English
From a surname which was taken from a place name meaning "EALDGYÐ's clearing" in Old English.
From a surname which was taken from a place name meaning "EALDGYÐ's clearing" in Old English.
AUGUST m German, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Catalan, English
German, Polish, Scandinavian and Catalan form of AUGUSTUS
German, Polish, Scandinavian and Catalan form of AUGUSTUS
AUGUSTA f German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, English, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of AUGUSTUS... [more]
Feminine form of AUGUSTUS... [more]
AUGUSTINE (1) m English
From the Roman name Augustinus, itself derived from the Roman name AUGUSTUS... [more]
From the Roman name Augustinus, itself derived from the Roman name AUGUSTUS... [more]
AURA f English
From the English word aura (derived from Latin) for a distinctive atmosphere or illumination.
From the English word aura (derived from Latin) for a distinctive atmosphere or illumination.
AUREOLE f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "radiant halo", ultimately derived from Latin aureolus "golden".
From the English word meaning "radiant halo", ultimately derived from Latin aureolus "golden".
AURORA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, German, Romanian, Finnish, Roman Mythology
Means "dawn" in Latin... [more]
Means "dawn" in Latin... [more]
AVALON f English (Rare)
From the name of the island paradise to which King Arthur was brought after his death... [more]
From the name of the island paradise to which King Arthur was brought after his death... [more]
AVELINE f English (Rare)
From the Norman French form of the Germanic name Avelina, a diminutive of AVILA... [more]
From the Norman French form of the Germanic name Avelina, a diminutive of AVILA... [more]
AVERILL m & f English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from the feminine given name EOFORHILD.
From a surname which was originally derived from the feminine given name EOFORHILD.
AVERY m & f English
From a surname which was itself derived from the Norman French form of the given names ALBERICH or ALFRED.
From a surname which was itself derived from the Norman French form of the given names ALBERICH or ALFRED.
AVILA f English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired"... [more]
AVIS f English
Probably a Latinized form of the Germanic name Aveza, which was derived from the element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired"... [more]
Probably a Latinized form of the Germanic name Aveza, which was derived from the element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired"... [more]
AZALEA f English (Rare)
From the name of the flower, ultimately derived from Greek αζαλεος (azaleos) "dry".
From the name of the flower, ultimately derived from Greek αζαλεος (azaleos) "dry".
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