1000 Baby NamesMeanings and Origins PDF

1000 BABY
NAMES, MEANINGS
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ORIGINS
Written by Jessica Taylor
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Introduction
Choosing a name for your future pride and joy is a very difficult and
lasting decision. A name is chosen by sound, meaning and origin by parents
many times having to do with religion, ethnicity and a lot of different
factors. Deciding on a strong, meaningful name that fits your child can be a
mind boggling task , but it doesnt have to be. Pregnancy is one of the most
beautiful things in life and it is very exciting to know a tiny being with the
same eyes, lips and mouth as you is on its way. It is amazing to think of the
many changes and growth that occurs to the fetus each month and the most
joyous to find out the gender! This is the time when most parents began to
ponder about possible names, first and middles name combination and
how they will sound with the last name, which of course cannot be chosen.
The key thing to picking the perfect name for you little one should reflect on
a strong meaning and a name reflects a person for the rest of their life.
Taking all of these things in account, finding a name is a very fun time
and involves a lot of creativity and begins the bonding process with your
baby. It is also one of many ways to get the father involved and excited,
especially if this is their first. Whether boy or girl enjoy the baby naming
process as we have listed many beautiful names from around the globe!

Top Ten Names

For the year 0f 2008!
U.S.A
Canada
Girl:
Boy:
Girl:
Boy:
Kaitlyn
Jacob
Emma
Aidan
Emily
Michael
Sophia
Ethan
Sarah
Ethan
Olivia
Jacob
Hannah
Joshua
Emily
Noah
Ashley
Daniel
Ava
Lucas
Brianna
Christopher
Haley
Logan
Alexis
Anthony
Abigail
Liam
Samantha
William
Madison
Owen
Taylor
Matthew
Hannah
Joshua
Madison
Andrew
Isabella
Matthew

Australia
United Kingdom
Girl:
Boy :
Girl:
Boy:
Isabella
Jack
Grace
Jack
Ella
William
Ruby
Oliver
Emily
Joshua
Olivia
Thomas
Chloe
Lachlan
Emily
Joshua
Mia
Thomas
Jessica
Harry
Olivia
Riley
Sophie
Charles
Charlotte
Cooper
Chloe
Daniel
Sophia
James
Lily
William
Sienna
Noah
Ella
James
Jessica
Ethan
Emily
Alfie
Germany
France
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Girl:
Boy:
Girl:
Marie
Leon
Emma
Enzo
Sophie
Maximilian
Leah
Mathis
Maria
Alexander
Manon
Lucas
Ana
Paul
Clara
Hugo
Leoni
Luca
Chloe
Matheo
Lena
Lukas
Ines
Nathan
Johanna
Felix
Camille
Theo
Charlotte
Elias
Sarah
Noah
Hannah
David
Oceane
Matteo
Sophia
Jonas
Jade
Thomas
Ireland:
Girl:
Boy:
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1)Katie
4)Lucy
7)Sarah 10)Ana
2)Grace
5)Emma
8)Erin
3) Sophie
6) Ella
1) Jack
4)Daniel
7)Adam
2) James
5) Ryan
8) Joshua
3) Matthew
6) Thomas
9) Dylan
9)Hannah
Boy:
Scotland:
Girl:
1) Sophie
4) Katie
7) Amy
2) Emma 5) Erin
8) Emily
3) Lucy
9) Chloe
6) Ellie
10) Olivia
Boy:
1) Lewis
4) James
7) Daniel 10)Kyle
2) Jack
5) Callum
8) Liam
3) Ryan
6) Cameron 9) Jamie

10)Ben
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Addison-English-red earth
Aden-Gaelic-flame
Adel-German-sweet or noble
Adolf-German-majestic wolf
Adonis-Greek-extremely good looking
Aiken-English-oaken
Aimon-French-fatherland
Alan-German-precious
Alaric-German-noble, regal ruler
Alastair-Greek-mans defender
Albert-German-noble, bright, famous
Alden-English-old friend
Aldon-German-old one, elder
Alex-Greek-mans defender, warrior
Alfred-English-elf, super natural counsel
Algernon-French-wearing a mustache
Alton-English-from the old town
Andrew-Greek-man, warrior
Angus-Scottish-one choice
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Anson-English-son of Anne
Anthony-English-son of the divine
Aric-Scandinavian-complete ruler
Armand-German-soldier
Arthur-Celtic-bear
Aubree-German-elf, supernatural
August-Latin-great, magnificent
Austin-French-great, magnificent
Avalon-Welsh-the land to which King Arthur went after death
Avery-English-elf, supernatural counsel
Axel-Scandinavian-father is peace
Girls
Abella-French-God is my father
Abigail-Hebrew-father of exaltation
Aceline-French-highborn
Ada-German-noble
Adaira-Scottish-from the oak tree ford
Adara-Greek-virgin, beauty, noble
Adela-German-noble
Adelise-French-of the nobility
Aileen-Scottish-bird
Aimee-French-beloved
Alaina-German-precious
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Alana-German-precious
Alexa-Greekdefender
Alexis-Greek-defender, protector
Alane-German-precious
Alicia-German-noble ,exalted
Alina-Greek-light
Alison-French-noble ,exalted
Alyse-French-noble
Alyssa-Greek-rational
Amanda-Latin-lovable
Amber-French-amber
Amelia-German-industrious striving
Andrea-Greek-manly,virile
Angelina-Greek-messenger of God
Anabel-Latin-derived from Amabel,lovable
Ariana-Welsh-silver
Arielle-Hebrew-lion of God
Ashley-English-ash,meadow
Audrey-English-noble,strength
Autumn-English-season of harvest
Avekaine-French-nut

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Boys
Baen-Scottish-fair skinned
Baethan-Irish-foolish
Baird-English-bard
Baldemar-German-bold and renowned
Baldwin-French-bold, brave friend
Banan-Irish-white
Banning-Irish-small, fair one
Bardaric-Teutonic-axe ruler
Barnom-English-Barons home
Barrett-German-bear strength
Barrington-Gaelic-fair haired
Barry-English-fair haired
Barton-English-barley settlement
Bartram-Scandinavian-bright raven
Basil-Greek-king
Baxter-English-baker
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Bayard-French-auburn haired
Beacon-English-signal light
Beacher-English-near the beech trees
Beal-French-handsome
Beau-French-handsome
Beauvais-French-derived from the Welsh Bevis; son of Evan
Beck-English-stream
Benen-Latin-kind, benevolent
Benjamin-Hebrew-son of the right hand
Bennett-English-derived from the Latin form of
Benedictus;blessed
Benniton-English-blessed
Benoit-French-blessed
Berkeley-English-burke tree meadow
Bert-English-industrious
Bertin-English-indutrious
Bingham
Birche-English-bright, shining
Blaine-Gaelic-yellow
Blaire-Scottish-field,plane
Blaise-French-lisp, stutter
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Blake-English-black or pale white
Booker-English-occupational
Boris-Russian-small battle glory
Bradley Old English-from the broad meadow
Brandon-English-broon, gorse hill
Brayden-Irish-descendant of Bradan
Brett-Latin from Britain
Brian-Gaelic-high, noble
Brit-English-of Britain
Brock-Celitc-badger like
Bryce-Scottish-of Britain
Burke-French-from the fortified settlement
Byron-English-at the byres or barn
Girls
Belle-French-beautiful
Bernadette-French -strong, brave bear
Bernadine-French-strong brave bear
Bernarda-German-strong brave, bear
Bernice-Greek-victory bringer
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Bertha-German-bright
Beryl-Greek-light green,semi precious stone
Betha-Scottish-life
Bethany-Hebrew-house of figs
BettineFrench-Gods promise
Beverly-English-beaver stream or meadow
Bianca-Italian-white
Birkita-German-exalted one
Blanche-French-white
Breanne-English-noble,exalted
Brenda-Norse-sword
Brenna-Gaelic-little drop of water
Bria-Gaelic-noble,exalted
Brianna-Gaelic-high,noble,exalted
Bridget-English-exalted one
Brielle-Hebrew-heroine of God
Brigette-French-exalted one
Brigitta-Gaelic-exalted one
Brione-French-high,noble,exalted
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Brittany-English-from Britain
Brooke-German-small stream
Boys
Caden-American-Fighter
Cadman-Celtic-fighter
Cadmus-Greek-from the East
Cael-Celtic-victorious people
Cain-Irish-archaic
Caith-Irish-from the battle field
Calbert-English-cow herder
Calbex-English-shepherd
Calder-Celtic-from the wild river
Caldwell-English-from the cold stream
Calhoun-Irish from the narrow forest
Calix-Greek-very handsome
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Callahan-Celtic-little cell
Callum-Scottish-bald dove
Camden-English-from the valley
Camelon-Arthurian Legend-area of Arthurs last battle
Cameron-Celtic-bent nose
Campbell-French-from the beautiful field
Canice-Irish-handsome
Caolan-Irish-slender
Caradoc-Celtic-dearly loved
Carbry-Celtic-charioteer
Carel-French strong
Carey-Celtic-from the fortress
Carlin-Irish-little champion
Carlo-French-strong
Carlton-English-English-from the town of free men
Carlyle-English-from the walled city
Carmichael-Scottish-friend of St Michael
Carolus-French-strong
Carson-English-son of car
Carter-English-drives a cart
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Carver-English-wood carver
Casey-Celtic-brave
Casper-German-royal
Caster-English-from the Roman camp
Cathel-Irish-battle strong
Cayden-English warriors heart
Cedric-English-chief
Ceres-Greek-god of the corn
Claud-French-blind
Chadwick-English-from the warriors town
Chance-English-keeper of records
Chandler-English-candle maker
Chanton-French-we sing
Charles-French-manly,farmer
Girls
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Cadence-English-rhythm
Cambree-English-from Wales
Camille-French-virginal umblemished character
Candace-Greek-fire white
Caprice-French-impulsive whimsical
Caressa-French-loving touch
Carina-Greek-dear one
Carleigh-English-free holder , free woman
Carol-French-melody song
Cassandra-Greek-She who entangles men
Cassidy-Celtic-clever
Cate-Greek-pure
Cathleen-Celtic-pure, chaste
Catriona-Celtic-pure
Cayenne-French-hot spice
Celeste-French-from the heavens
Celine-French-moon
Cecily-Celtic-blind
Chaela-Celtic-who is like God
Chante-French-singer
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Chantal-French-little stones
Charisse-French-grace,beauty,kindness
Charlize-French-womanly
Charlotte-French-feminine
Clarimonde-German-protector
Boys
D
Daeg-Irish-black haired
Dagwood-from the bright ones forest
Daire-Celtic-ancient Irish
Dale-German-valley
Dallas-Celtic-wise
Dalton-English-from the valley town
Dallin-Irish-blind
Dalziel-Scottish-from the little field
Daman-Celtic-demon
Damh-Scottish-ox
Damien-Greek-sweet and harmless
Damon-Greek-constant loyal
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Darach-Scottish-oak
Darby-Irish-free
Dariel-French-open
Darren-Welsh-burnt land,hill
Darrel-French-from Airel
Darwin-English-dear friend
Darnell-French-hidden nook
Davet-French-beloved
Dearborn-English-from the deer brook
Dearg-German-red haired
Declan-Gaelic-full of goodness
Dedrick-gifted ruler
Dekel-English-dusty one,servant
Delaney-English-from the alder grove
Delbert-English-proud, noble, bright
Delrick-French-of the king
Dempsey-Irish-proud
Denley-English-from the valley meadow
Derick-German-ruler of the people
Denver-English-dane crossing
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Derrin-English-great
Derry-Irish-oak grove
Dervon-English-gifted friend
Destan-French-by the still waters
Devaughn-Welsh-small
Devin-Celtic-poet
Devon-English-men of Devon
Devland-Irishmisfortune
Dexter-English-dryer of cloth
Dhoire-Scottish-from the gorvre
Dirk-German-ruler of the people
Donald-Gaelic-world rule
Donald-Gaelic-world rule
Donovan-Gaelic-dark chieftain
Doran-Celtic-stranger
Girls
Darcel-French-dark
Dalia-Greek-a branch a bough
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Daisy-English-after the daisy flower
Daria-Greek-affluent wealthy
Darlene-French-little darling
Daphne-Greek-victory
Dawn-English-daybreak,first light
Deirdre-Gaelic-uncertain,perhaps
Desiree-French-desired
Destinee-French-destiny, fate
Dixie-English-strong power, hardy
Della-Greek-of the nobility
Delmira-German-noble protector
Delphine-French-a thirteenth century saint
Denise-French-wild, frenzied
Derica-German-beloved leader
Desma-Greek-pledge,bond
Didrika-Irish-leader of people
Dominique-French-of God
Donelle-Celtic-world leader
Dorothy-Greek-gift from God
Danielle-French-God is judge
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Diane-French-famous bearer
Dane-Irish- a dane
Delisa-English-brings pleasure
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Boys
Eamon-Celtic-wealthy protector
Edison-English-son of Edward
Edric-English-prosperous ruler
Edward-English-wealthy guardian
Ehren-German-honorable
Eldon-English-of old age
Elliott-English-the Lord is my God
Elmer-English-famous
Elton-English-from the small town
Elwin-English-elf friend
Ely-English-height
Emanuele-French-God in humankind
Emera-German-industrious leader
Emory-German-leader
Emsley-English-from the Elm wood
Ennis-Celtic-island
Erhard-German-honor
Eric-English-over powerful
Eris-Greek-strife
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Ermin-Greek-universal whole
Ernest-English-serious,determined
Errol-German-Earl,nobleman
Ervin-English-friend
Esmond-English-protected by God
Everett-English-hardy,brave
Girls
Eartha-German-the earth
Edeline-Frnehc-gracious
Edith-English-happy warfare
Elaine-French-shining light
Eleta-French-chosen
Elinore-French-light
Elizabeth-English-consecrated to God
Emily-Latin-industrious, starving
Erica-Latin-industrious, starving
Electra-Greek-amber
Elfreda-English-old strength
Elica-German-noble
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Elita-French-chosen
Elle-French-woman,girl
Elyse-German-noble
Elisa-French-consegrated to God
Elmyra-English-noble
Elodie-French-wealth,rich
Elthia-English-healer
Elva-irish-Elfin
Emelle-French-industrious,admiring
Emestine-German-serious
Esmeralda-Greek-emerald
Estelle-French-star
Ethelda-English-noble in counsel
Eugenia-Greek-well born, noble
Eulalia-Greek-well spoken
Eunice-Greek-happy, Victoria
Eustacia-Greek-fruitful
Evangeline-Greek-good news

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Boys
Fabian-Latin-one who grows beans
Faegan-English-joyous
Fallon-Irish-ruler
Falcon-English-related to falconry
Farlan-Scottish-son of the furrows
Felton-English-from the town by the field
Ferris-Celtic-iron worker
Filbert-English-brilliant
Findlay-Celtic blond haired soldier
Finley-Celtic-fair haired soldier
Flaine-Irish-Red haired
Foster-English-of the woods
Ford-English-river crossing
Forbes-Gaelic-prosperous
Freemont-English-freedom mountain
Frederick-German-peaceful ruler
Franklin-English-free man
Francoise-French-free
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Fuller-English-occupational
Fisher-English-one who fishes
Fletcher-English-maker of arrows
Floyd-Welsh-grey
Forrest-English-forest keeper
Fraser-English-uncertain,perhaps
Frank-German-javelin
Freddie-German-peaceful ruler
Girls
Fae-English-fairy
Fabienne-French-bean grower
Fancy-English-decorated
Fanetta-French-crowned with laurels
Farica-German-chief of peace
Farrah-English-delightful
Favor-French-approval
Fayette-French-little fairy
Fawn-English-young deer
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Felice-Latin-fortunate,happy
Felicia-French-great happiness
Fenella-Scottish-white shouldered
Fernanda-German-uncertain perhaps
Fianna-Celtic-Legendary tale
Fiona-Celtic white
Finola-Celtic-white haired f
Fleur-French-flower
Florence-English-flowering
Frederica-German-peaceful ruler
Freida-German-wise judge
Fraser-English-uncertain,perhaps
Freya-Norse-woman
Francine-French-from France
Boys
Gael-French-Name of a Celtic
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Gaetan-French-from Gaeta Italy
Galahad-English-pure, noble and selfless
Galen-Greek-Calm
Galvan-Irish-sparrow
Gannon-Gaelic-white fair hiare
Gardner-English-keeper of the garden
Gareth-Welsh-incertain,perhaps
Garland-English-garland maker
Gauge-English-measurer
Gavin-Welsh-white hawk of battle
Gene-English-well born
Gent-English-gentleman
Gerald-German-Spear ruler
Gerard-German-strength of the spear
Gilbert-German-bright oath
Girls
Gabrielle-French-Gods able bodied one
Gala-French-from gaul
Galatea-Greek-Greek-milk white
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Gale-Hebrew-father in rejoicing
GalenaGreek-healer; tranquil
Genesis-Greek-origin, beginning
Geneva-German-woman
Gertrude-German-from the protected farm
Gisela-German-pledge
Gliona-Irish-from the Greek Cleone daughter of a river god
Gretchen-German-little pearl
Gretel-German-pearl
Gryselda-German-Gray
Gwendolyn-Celtic-of the white brow
Gweneth-Celtic blessed
Genevieve-German-uncertain, perhaps
Geraldine-German-spear ruler
Giselle-French-a pledge
Gwynn
Boys
H
Hackett-German-little hacker
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Haddon-English-from the heath
Hal-English-rules his household
Halden-English-from Denmark
Halford-English-from the hall by the ford
Halstead-English-from the manor house
Hamilton-French-from the mountain town
Hamlet-German-from the little home
Hanford-English-from the high ford
Harcourt-French-from the fortified arm
Harbin-French-glorious warrior
Hardy-German-daring
Harford-English-from the Hares ford
Harlan-English-army land
Harland-English-meadow of the hares
Harmon-German-soldier
Harold-English-army commander
Harris-English-son of Harry
Hartman-German-strong
Hartwood-English-from the stags forest
Haslett-English-from the hazelnut tree
Haven-English-place of shelter
Hawly-English-from the hedged meadow
Hendrix-English-estate ruler

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Girls
Hadley-English-filed of heather
Hailey-English-hay meadow
Halle-Hebrew-favor, grace
Hallette-French-little Hal
Hannah-Hebrew-favored grace
Harmony-English-unity, concord
Harriet-French-rules the home
Hazel-English-hazelnut tree
Heather- a flowering evergreen plant in Scotland
Hearne-English-mythical hunter
Heidi-German-honorable
Heida-German-noble
Helene-FrenchHelga-German-pious
Helma-German-protective
Heloise-French-renowned fighter
Hetha-German-of the Earth
Hilda-Anglo Saxon-war
Hilary-English-joyful, glad
Holda-German-beloved
Honore-French-good name and integrity
Huela-German-from Hugh
Hyacinth-Greek-color and flower of a violet like color
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Boys
Ian-Celtic-God is gracious
Ignatius-English-fiery one
Irving-English-handsome and fair
Ivan-Slavic-God is good
Girls
Ianthe-Greek-violet colored flower
Ida-German-hardworking
Idalie-German-active
Idelle-Celtic-bountiful
Ilse-German-noble
Ingrid-Scandinavian-a meadow
Iona-Scottish-violet
Iris-Greek-colorful rainbow
Irma-German-complete one
Irmine-German-war goddess
Irvette-English-friend of the sea
Isa-German-strong willed
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Islene-Irish-vision
Isola-French-a town in Italy and France
Ivy-English-a vine
Iyana-Irish-strong loving
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Jack
Jackson-Scottish-God has been gracious
Jacques-French
Jaegar-Germany-hunger
James-English-replace
Jamison-English-James son
Jansen-German-God has shown favor
Jantis-German-sharp spear
Jarlath-Irish-tributory lord
Jarrod-English-spearman
Jarvis-German-a conqueror
Jasper-English-semi precious stone
Jaye-French-blue jay
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Jean-French-the Lord is gracious
Jeffrey-German-peace
Jerard-French-rules by the spear
Jesse-English-Jehovah exists
John-Hebrew-the Lord is gracious
Julian-French-youthful
Justin-Latin-upright,just
Girls
Jacqueline-French
Jamie-Hebrew-supplants
Janelle-French-Lord is gracious
Janet-Scottish-Lord is gracious
Janice-English-God is gracious
Jasmine-English- a flower in the olive family
Jeannette-French-Gods gracious gift
Jennifer-Celtic-white wave
Jessica-Hebrew-He sees
Jewel-French-jewel
Jocelyn-English-playful
Johanna-German-God is gracious
Jolie-French-beautiful
Josephine
Julie
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Boys
Kagan-Irish-a thinker; fiery
Kaiser-German-emporer
Kalle-French-strong and masculine
Kamden-Scottish-winding valley
Kane-Celtic-intelligent
Karl-English-a man
Kaydon-English-strong willed
Kayne-Celtic-intelligent
Keagan-Irish-a thinker,fiery
Kealan-Irish-slim
Keanan-Irish-Ancient
Kearne-Irish-dark
Kearney-Celtic-fighter
Keaton-English-place of the hawks
Kedric-English-gift of splender
Keely-Irish-handsome
Keith-Irish-from the battle field
Kelby-German-dark haired
Kelly-Irish-Lively, aggressive
Kelvyn-Celtic-from the narrow river
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Ken-English-royal obligation
Kendall-Celtic-from the bright valley
Kenneth-English-royal obligation
Kent-English-white
Kerwin-Irish0little dark one
Kevin-Irish-handsome child
Kimball-Celtic-war leader
Kingston-English-from the kings village
Kolby-German-dark haried
Konrad-German-bold advisor
Kyle-Irish-A place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church
Girls
Kacia-Greek-thorny
Kaitlyn-Irish-pure
Kalista-Greek-most beautiful one
Karen-English-pure
Karla-French-strong
Karisma-English-favor,gift,charisma
Katherine-English-pure
Katrina-Greek-pure,unsullied
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Lafayette-French-surname of French origin

Lamar-French- of the sea
Lambart-German-light of land
Lamont-French-man of law
Lance-French-village, home
Lancelot-French-servant
Landis-French-from the grassy hill
Landon-English-long hill
Langdon-English-from the long hill
Langley-English men
Laramie-French-Surname with American connotations
Lars-Anglo Saxon-teacher
Lasalle-French-the hall
Laughlin-Irish-servant
Laurent-French-from the place of the laurel trees
Layton-English-from the meadow farm
Lawley-English from the hill meadow
Leal-English-loyal
Leander-English-lion like man
Lear-English-Shakespearian king
Lee-Irish-poetic
Leigh-English-from the meadow
Lehman-German-tenant,renter
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Leland-English-one who lives by unseeded land
Leman-English-from the valley
Lenard-French-lion bold
Leo-English-lion
Leonore-French-shining light
Levin-English-joined
Linden-English-linden tree, meadow
Lindley-English-linden tree, meadow
Lindell-English-linden tree valley
Girls
Laetitia-happy
Laci-French-French surname but common first name in the USA
Lara-Scottish-mare
Larissa-Greek
Laurel-French-laurel
Laurel-English-the laurel tree or sweet bay tree
Laverne-French-woodland
Leah-English-meadow
Leila-Irish-name of a saint
Lewis-English-renowned fighter
Leyman-English-from the valley
Liesel-German-dedicated and gracious
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Leigh-English-meadow
Louisa-German-fight with honor
Lily-English-derived from the lily flower
Lindsay-English-island of linden trees
Livingston-Scottish-from Livingston
Lloyd-Celtic-grey
Locke-English-lives by the stronghold
Logen-Scottish-low meadow
Loritz-German-laurel
Loughlin-Irish-servant
Lucien-French-light; illumination
Ludwig-German-famous fighter
Luigi-German-famous fighter
Lynford-English-from the linden tree ford
Boys
Mackenzie-Irish-wise ruler
Maddock-Welsh-charitable, benevolent
Magnus-Latin-great
Marlon-English-little hawk
Marlowe-English-lake leavings
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Marquis-French-nobleman lord
Marshall-French-caretaker of horses
Martin-Latin-dedicated to Mars
Marcus-Latin-dedicated to Mars
Marvin-Welsh-sea friend
Mason-English-one who works with stone
Mathias-German-biblical
Maurice-Latin-dark skinned; moorish
Maverick-American-an independent mans who avoids conformity
Melvin-Irish-smooth brow
Mercer-French-store keeper
Merrion-English-star of the sea
Micah-Hebrew-who resembles God
Michael-Hebrew-who is like God
Mikkel-German-who is like God
Miles-German-soldier
Mitchel-English-who is like God
Morgan-Welsh-circling sea or great brightness
Girls
Mabelle-FrenchMadeline-French-tower
Madison-English-son of the mighty warrior
Maia-Greek-great; mother
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Mallory-French-unlucky
Marguerite-French-daisy
Marie-French-star of the sea
Marlene-German-star of the sea
Marisol-French-dedicated to mars
Mary-Latin-star of the sea
Marsha-English-dedicated to Mars
Martha-Aramaic-lady, mistress of the house
Martina-Latin-dedicated to Mars
Maureen-Irish-star of the sea
Maxine-Latin-greatest
McKenzie-Irish-fire born
Megan-Welsh-pearl
Melaine-French-dark
Melanie-Greek-black
Melinda-Latin-sweet
Melissa-hebrew-honey bee
Melodie-Greek-music, song
Melody-English- a variant of Melody
Michelle-French-who resembles God
Milla-Greek-industrious
Monika-Greek-solitary
Monique-French-to advise
Myra-Greek-sea star
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Boys
Nathan-Hebrew-God had given
Nathaniel-Hebrew-God is gven
Nellis-English-horn
Nelson-English-son of Neil
Nevan-Irish-little saint
Neville-FrenchNewman-English-the new man
Newlin-English-from the church of St Newelina
Nolan-Irish-descendant of the famous one
Norman-English-man from the north
Normandie-English-northerner
Girls
Naeva-French-ingenue
Nadia-Slavic-hope
Nadine-French-hope
Nanette-French-grace
Nasia-Greek-immortal
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Natasha-Russian-born on Christmas day
Natalie-French-born on Christmas day
Nathaira-Scottish-snake
Neala-Irish-champion
Nelda-Irish-Irish-champion
Nelia-English-horn
Nessia-Scottish-from the headland
Nevina-Irish-saint
Nicole-Greek-victorious people
Nicolette-French-victory of the people
Nikita-Slavic-victory of the people
Nitsa-Greek, light
Nixie-German-water sprite
Noelle-French-born on Christmas day
Noemi-French-beautiful
Boys
OakdenOctave-French-born eighth
Odale-English-of the valley
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Odell-English- of the valley
Ody-Anglo Saxon-wealthy defender
Ogden-English-from the old valley
Ogelsby-Scottish-to the end
Oliver-English-the olive tree
Onslow-English-from the zealous ones hill
Oran-Celtic-white
Ord-Anglo Saxon-spear
Orford-English-from the cattle ford
Orick-English-from the ancient oak tree
Orlan-German-renowned in the land
Ormand-German-serpant
Orson-French-little bear
Orton-English-shore settlement
Orville-English-spear strength
Orvin-English-spear friend
Oskar-Celtic-jumping fighter
Osmond-English-divine behavior
Oswald-German-power of God
Oswald-German-Gods power
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Oswin-English-Gods friend
Girls
Owen-Celtic-young fighter
Oxford-English-from the ox ford
Odelina-German-elfin spear
Odile-french-wealthy
Odette-French-wealthy
Oletha-English-light,nimble
Olexa-English-defender of mankind
Opal-English-the precious stone
Ophelia-Greek-help
Ophira-Greek-gold
Ordella-German-Elfin spear
Orelia-English-golden
Oriana-Celtic-blond
Oriel-German-Compund,strife and fire
Orla-Irish-golden
Orlena-French-golden
Orva-French-worth gold
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Otilie-German-fortunate heroine
Boys
Paden-Scottish-royal
Paine-English-pagan
Palmer-English-bearing a palm branch
Parfait-French-perfect
Park-English-of the forest
Patrick-Irish-patrician;noble
Paul-English-little
Payne-English-pagan
Payton-Scottish-royal
Patton-English-from the warriors town
Pearce-Irish-from the piers of Peter
Peter-Greek- a rock
Pierre-French-a rock
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Philander-Greek-one who loves human beings
Powell-English-son of Howell
Princeton-English-principle one,first
Girls
Paige-French-attendant
Parnella-French-rock
Patience-French-enduring
Phaedra-Greek-bright
Phemie-Scottish-good repute
Phillipine-German-loves horses
Philomena-Greek-one who loves songs
Pascaline-French-born at Easter
Pasha-Greek-sea
Patrice-French-noble
Pauline-French-small
Petra-Greek-rock
Prudence-Latin-discretion

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Quent-French variant of Quenton the fifth
Quenton-English-variant of the Quenton the fifth
Quentrell-French-variant of Quenton the fifth
Queran-Irish-dark
Quesnel-French-from the little oak tree
Quigley-Irish-unruly hair
Quin-Celtic-wise
Quincy-English-fifth
Quinn-Irish-intelligent
Girls
Qamra-Greek-moon
Quella-English-pacify
Boys
Ramon-German-protecting hands
Rainier-German-deciding warrior
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Ralph-English-wolf counsel
Ramsey-English-garlic island
Raymond-German-protecting hands
Reed-English-red
Regan-English-surname now used as first name, unisex, in the USA
Reginald-Latin-rulers advisor
Richard-German-powerful leader
Rider-English-horse man
Riley-Eglish-rye clearing
Robin-German-bright flame
Roger-German-renowned spearman
RolandGerman-renowned land
Rowan-Gaelic-little red head
Royce-German-famous
Girls
Ravenna Italian-place in Italy
Reina-SpanishFrench-front Reims
Renee-French-reborn
Rhiannon-Welsh-great queen
Rochelle-French-little rock,rest
Roxanne-French-dawn

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Safford-English-from the willow farm
Sage-English-wise one
Sanford-English-sandy crossing
Sanders-Greek-son of Alexander
Sanborn-English-from the sandy brook
Sawyer-English-saws wood
Schuyler-Dutch-scholar
Scott-Scottish-wanderer
Scully-Irish-herald
Sean-Irish-gift from God
Searle-French-manly
Seaton-English-from the farm by the sea
Sebastien-French-revered
Sedgewick-English-from the sword grass place
Seymour-English-tsilor
Shaddock-English-shad fish
Shadwell-English-from the shed spring
Shaine-IrishShandley-English-from the loud meadow
Shawn-English-from the shady grove
Shelby-English-from the manor house Willow farm
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Sheldon-English-deep valley
Sherard-Anglo Saxon-of glorious valor
Sheridan-Celtic-untamed
Sherlock-English-blond
Sherman-English-cuts the nap of woolen cloth
Sherwin-English-swift
Sid-English
Siddell-English-from the wide valley
Siegfried-German-victorious
Sigwald-German-victorious ruler
Sinclair-English-from St Clair
Sinley-Anglo Saxon-friendly
Skyler-English
Slayton-English-valley
Sloan-Celtic-fighter
Smedley-English
Snell-Anglo Saxon-Nold
Girls
Sabrina-Greek- a Welsh river name
Salene-French-dignified one
Sandra-Greek-helper of humanity
Samantha-Hebrew-name of God
Saraid-Irish-excellent
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Sasha-English-defender of man mind
Scarlett-English-red
Selena-Greek.moon
Selma-Celtic-comely
Serilda-German-armored battle maiden
Shannon-Irish-little old wise one
Shauna-Irish-present
Shelley-English-from the English meadow
Shawn-Irish-present
Sheena-Irish-God is gracious
Sheila-Irish-blind
Shelby-from the manor house willow farm
Sheryl-English-beloved one
Siany-Irish-good health
Sibeal-Irish-prophetess
Sidonia-French-follower of St Denys
Sierra-Irish-dark
Silana-Irish-youthful
Simone-French-heard
Sineidin-Irish-praise
Slania-French-French-health
Solange-French-dignified
Sorcha-Irish-intelligent
Starla-English-star
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Sydney-French
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Tabbart-German-brilliant
Taber-Irish-well
Tacy-English-fruitful
Talbot-French-bloodhound
Taggart-Scottish-son of the priest
Taite-English-cheerful
Talan-Welsh-valley bold
Tandy-Norse--fire
Tanner-English-work in leather
Tarrence-EnglishTarmon-Irish-church land
Tavis-Irish-hillside
Taylor-French-a taylor
Tearle-English-stem
Telford-French-work in iron
Terrell-German-powerful
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Thane-English-warrior, land owner
Thanos-Greek-death
Tekli-Polish-glory of God
Terris-English-son of Terry
Terron-English-earthman
Thackary-EnglishThaxter-English-roofer
Thornton-English-town thorns
Tiernan-Irish-regal
Tilford-from the fertile ford
Timothy-English-one who honors God
Toby-English-Jehovah is good
Tod-English-fox
Torin-Scottish-a craggy hilltop;also referring to a watchtower
Torrance-Irish-from the knolls
Tremain-Celtic-town built of stone
Trenton-English-refers to the English river Trent
Trey-English-three
Troy-French-curly haired
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Tabitha-Hebrew-beauty,grace
Tallis-French-woodland
Tannis-Greek-Goddess of love
Tara-Scottish-a hill where the kings met
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Tatiana-Russian
Tawanda-German-slender,young tree
Tawnee-German-A green field; the warm sandy color of a lion's coat.
Taylor-English-tailor
Teagan-Irish-good looking
Tempeste-French-stormy
Thais-Greek-the bond
Thea-Greek-gift of God
Tibelda-German-boldest
Tiffanie-French-face of God
Tina-English-river
Tilda-French-mighty in war
Trinette-French-little innocent
Tristen-English-noisy, full of sorrows
Trixie-English-brings joy
Tyrese-Australian-intelligent ,witty,advanced
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Ullock-English-wolf sport
Ulrich-German-noble ruler
Upton-English-from the upper town
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Upwood-English from the upper forest
Girls
Udela-Anglo Saxon-wealthy
Unity-Irish-together
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Vail-French-from the vale
Valdemar-German-famous ruler
Vallis-French-a welsh man
Vance-English-marshland
Vander-Dutch-means good man
Vardan-French-from the green hill
Varney-Celtic-from the alder grove
Vaughn-Celtic-small
Verdell-French-green;flourishing
Vick-French-from the village
Vidal-French-life
Vincent-English-conquering
Volker-German-peoples guard
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Girls
Valerie-Latin-strong, valor
Valentine-French-health or love
Vanessa-Greek-butterfly
Velika-Slavic-great
Velma-Greek-protector
Velvet-English-soft fabric
Venetia-Greek-woman of Venice
Venus-Greek-Goddess of love
Veronica-truth and priority
Vevina-Celtic-sweet lady
Villette-French-small village
Violet-French-purple, blue flower
Vivien-French-alive
Vondra-Slavic-the love of a woman
Vachel-French-little cow
Boys
Wade-Anglo Saxon-moving
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Wadley-English-from Wades meadow
Waer-English-wary
Wagner-German-wagon builder
Wain-English-wagon builder or driver
Wake-English-watchman
Waldo-German-rule
Waldron-German-powerful raven
Walford-English-brook ford
Walker-English-cloth washer
Wallace-French-Welsh man
Walten-German-ruler
Ward-English-guard
Warner-German-defending warrior
Warren-German-loyal
Watkins-English-son of Watt
Wendall-German
Wesley-English-from the West meadow
Wilbur-Anglo Saxon-dearly loved stronghold
Wilhelm
Wilkinson-English-son of Wilkin
Willard-English-strong desire
William-German-determined
Willie-German-strong willed warrior
Willoughby-German-strong willed warrior
Wilmer-resolute; famous
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WilpertGerman-bright will
Wilson-English- son of William
Windsor-English-river bank with a winch
Windham-English-hamlet in the winding way
Woodley-English-from the wooded meadow
Worthington-English-fenced farm
Wright-English-carpenter
Wyatt-French-guide
Wycliff-English-from the cliff by the bend
Girls
Waverly-English-from the brush wood field
Whitney-English-from the white island
WillaEnglish-desire
Wilda-German-untamed
Willow-English- from the willow tree
Boys
Xander-Greek-from Alexander
Xarles-French-manly
Xiomar-German-famous in battle
Girls
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Xandra-English-defender of mankind
Xavierra-French-owner of a new home
Xyla-Greek-forest or woodland
Boys
YaleYancyYardley-English-from the enclosed meadow
Yates-English-lives by the gates
York-Celtic-yew tree
Yule-English-born at Christmas
Yves-French-arches
Girls
Ynez-French-chaste
Yolanda-French-violet
Ysabel-French-devoted to God
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Zackary-English-remembered by the Lord
Zaley-Greek-storm
Zelig-German-happy
Zenios-Greek-hospitable
Zeus-Greek-living
Girls
Zala-Slavic-beautiful
Zina-English-welcoming

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