Name Meaning

‘A father’s joy’. This name has

Abigail become popular in the recent years
and is often abbreviated as ‘Abby.’
From the Beautiful Scenery,
Adah
Adornment, Ornament
Adia Noble, Gift, Wealthy
‘Defender’ or ‘helper of men’. This is
often shortened to Alex, which is also
Alexandra
used as a nickname for similar
names like Alexis and Alexa.
‘Noble’ or ‘Of nobility’ . Allie is a
commonly-used nickname for Alice.
Alice
Another version of this name is
Allison.
Alis Noble, Kind, Noble Sort
Alyssa ‘Rational’, ‘alyssum flower’ or ‘sanity’
Amber ‘Jewel’
Amelia Striving/Industrious, ‘Defender’
Amey Beloved
‘Beloved’ in French. It is one of the
Amy
popular British names for girls.
‘One who will be reborn’ or
Anastasia
‘resurrection’.
‘Angel’ or ‘messenger of God’. A
Angelina more common version of the same
name is Angela.
Ornament, Beautiful, Variant of
Ani
Anne / Ane
‘Grace’. Also used as a nickname for
Anna
Annabelle
Anya Inexhaustible, Gracious, Graceful
‘Lion of God’. It is also spelt as
Ariel
Arielle.
‘Lioness, Noble’. It is frequently spelt
Arya
as Aria.
Ash Form of Ashley, Ash Tree Meadow
 ‘One who lives in the ash tree grove’.
Ashley It is one of the modern English baby
girl names.
Audrey Strength
‘Bird’ or ‘the living one’ or ‘life’. It may
Ava
also be spelt as Eva.
Badra Full Moon, Pretty, Goddess Durga
‘She who makes you happy’. It is also
Beatrice
spelt Beatrix.
‘Beautiful’. One of its other variants is
Belinda ‘Bella’. ‘Bright linden tree’ or ‘bright
serpent’.
‘Beautiful’. It is often used as a
Bella nickname for other names ending in
–bella, like Annabella, Arabella, etc.
Right Hand of Jesus Christ, A
Bency
Talkative Girl who is Very Scared
Exalted One, Bearer of Victory, True
Berey
Image, To Help, Berry
True Image, Bearer of Victory, Berry,
Bery
To Help, Exalted One
Bety God is My Oath, God is Perfection
Bitsy God is Perfection, God is My Oath
Brianna ‘Strong’
Brooke ‘Little stream’.
Rhythm, A Rhythmic Flow of Sounds,
Cadie
Variant of Cady
Simple Happiness, Hillock, A
Cady
Rhythmic Flow of Sounds, Pure
‘Pure’ or ‘unsullied’. Other versions of
Caitlin
this name are Caty, Katie and Katelyn
‘Most beautiful’. It is often used as a
diminutive of the names Callista
Callie
(beautiful), and Calliope (beautiful
voice).
Candy Bright, Sweet, Glowing White
Cappi Caprice, A Lively Piece, Whimsical
Carla Fem Form of Carl, Womanly
Carny Carnival Worker
‘Strong’. It is the female version of
Caroline
Charles.
‘Pure’ or ‘Clear’. Other versions of this
Catherine
name are Katherine and Katrina.
Cecilia ‘Blind’.
Ceila Form of Cecilia
‘Free man’ or ‘petite’. Other versions
Charlotte of this name are Charlie, Carlotta, and
Lottie
Chloe ‘Blooming’ or ‘young green shoot.
‘Follower of Christ’. Other variations
Christina of this name are Christine, Christiana,
Kristina, and Kirsten.
Claire ‘Bright’ or ‘clear’.
‘Bright’ or ‘clear’. Another version of
Clara
Claire.
‘Maiden’ in Greek. Other versions of
Cora this name are Corinna, Korinna and
Kora.
Daisy ‘Day’s eye’ or ‘the daisy flower’
Dandy God is My Judge
Daniella ‘God has judged’
God is My Judge, Feminine Variant of
Danya
Daniel
Deborah ‘Bee’
Divine, God Like, Jacob’s Daughter,
Deena Judgement, Valley, Dinah, Spear
Ruler, Silk
Delcy Flower, Sweetness
Delilah ‘Delight’ or ‘temptress’
Graceful, Noble, Of Nobility, Small
Della
Winged One, Heart, Delight
Desha Golden Girl
Dora Kind, A Gift, Gift of God, Honesty
Dorothy ‘Gift of God ‘
Friend of Riches, Blessed / Rich
Eddey
Friend
Edolie Noble, Good Humour
Eleanor ‘Bright, shining one’
Elena ‘Shining’ or ‘Bright One’
Woman with Intelligence, Pure,
Elina
Intelligent,
Elise ‘Oath of God’
Eliza ‘God is satisfaction’
Elizabeth ‘God is my oath’
‘Light’ or ‘beautiful fairy’. Other
Ella versions of this name are Elle and
Ellen
Eloise ‘Healthy’ and ‘wide’
Elyana My God has Answered
Elysha Consecrated to God, Variant of Elissa
Emery ‘Brave’ and ‘powerful’
Emily ‘Striving’ or ‘Industrious’
‘Whole’ or ‘universal’. It is also used
Emma as a nickname for Emmeline, Emily,
Emilia, and Amelia.
Entire, Universal, Rival, Eager,
Laborious, Imitating, Work,
Emmy
Hardworking, Industrious, Embracing
Everything, Variant of Emily
Ruling Forever, Always Ruler,
Erica
Honourable Ruler
Esther ‘Hidden’ or ‘Star’
Ethlyn Noble, Honourable
To Breath, To Live, Good News, Living,
Eve
Life
Evelyn ‘Hazelnut’
Everly ‘Wild boar meadow’
Faith ‘Confidence’ and ‘belief’
Free, Frenchwoman, Favourable
Fanny
Speech
Young Deer, Fawn, Animal Life,
Fauna
Goddess of Living Things, To Favour
Felicity ‘Happiness’ or ‘good fortune’
Finley ‘Fair-haired warrior’
Fiona ‘White’ or ‘fair’
Freya ‘Lady’
‘Woman of God’ or ‘God is my
Gabriella
strength’
‘Of the race of Women’ or ‘white
Genevieve
wave’
Grace/Gracie ‘Kindness’, ‘mercy’ or ‘beauty’
Hadley ‘Heather field’
Hadly Field of Heather
From the Hay Meadow, Hay Clearing,
Hailey
Hero, Hay Woods
Hanah Full of Grace
Hannah ‘Favour’ or ‘grace’
Harmony ‘Concord’ or ‘concurrence’
Harper ‘One who plays the harp’
Hazel ‘Hazel tree’ or ‘hazelnut’
Heavin Heaven
Light, Torch, In Mythology the
Helene Abduction of Zeus’s Mortal Daughter
Helen Sparked the Trojan War,
Holly ‘Clearing by the hollow’ or ‘holly tree’
Ida ‘The Industrious one’
Based on the Iris flower. It is also the
Iris name of the ‘Goddess of the
rainbow’.
‘Devoted to God’ or someone who is
Isabella/Isabelle
pious
Isla ‘Island’
Ivy ‘Faithful’
Attractive, A Combination of the
Jacey
Initials J and C
Jade ‘Stone of the colic’
Supplanter, Jay Bird, Feminine Variant
Jaena
of Jay
Gift from God, Name from Lord
Jainy
Vishnu
 Holder of Heel, Yahweh May Protect,
Jalin
Supplanter
A flower which is white and has a
Jasmine
sweet scent.
Someone who is exceptionally fair
Jennifer
skinned.
A person who has remarkable
Jessica
foresight
Jocelyn ‘Member of the Gauts tribe’
‘To flow down’ or ‘descend like a
Jordyn
river’
‘God shall grow’ or ‘Jehovah
Josephine
increases’
Jovita ‘Dedicated to Jove’
Joy ‘Great happiness’
Joyce ‘Cheerful’ or ‘merry’
‘Youth’ or ‘youthful’. Some of the
other versions of this name are
Julia
Juliana, Julianne, Guilia and
Giulianna.
Kaylee ‘One who is filled with purity’
Kimberly ‘From the wood of a royal forest’.
Kylie ‘Beautiful’
Lauren ‘Laurel’ or ‘bay tree’
‘Intoxicating’, ‘dark beauty’ or ‘night’.
Layla
Another version of this name is Lyla.
Leah ‘Weary’ or’ tired’
‘Lily flower’ or ‘Pure’. Some of the
Lily variants of this name include Liliana,
Lillian, Lilly
Linda ‘Beautiful’
Lucinda ‘Illumination’
‘Light’ or ‘born at dawn’. Also used as
Lucy
a nickname for Lucinda.
Luna ‘Moon’
Lydia ‘Beautiful one’ or ‘noble one’
Mackenzie ‘Comely’
Madeline ‘Elevated’ or ‘Magnificent’
Madison ‘Son of Matthew’ or ‘Gift of God’
Maisie ‘Child of light’ or ‘pearl’
Margaret ‘Pearl’
‘Sea of sorrow’ or ‘sea of bitterness’.
Some sources give the definition as
Maria ‘rebellion’ or ‘wished-for child’. Other
versions of this name are Miriam,
Mary and Marie.
Megan ‘Pearl’ or ‘capable’
Melanie Someone who has dark or black skin.
Melody ‘Song’ or ‘to sing’
Mia ‘Mine’ or ‘wished-for child’
Mila/ Milly ‘Dear’ or ‘pleasant’
Molly ‘Bitter’
Someone who is a defender and
Morgan
champion of the sea.
Naomi ‘Sweetness’ or ‘Delightful’
Natalie ‘Sunrise’ or ‘Born’
Nicole ‘Victory of the people’
Norah ‘Honour’
Olivia ‘Olive branch’
Pagi Helper, Servant
Paige ‘Young servant

Paisley ‘Basilica’ or ‘Church’

Pamela ‘All honey’ or ‘all sweetness’
‘Poega’s town’ or ‘fighting man’s
Payton
estate’. It is also spelt as Peyton.
Phoebe ‘Bright one’
Piper ‘One who plays the pipes’
Inspired by the poppy flower which
Poppy
are large and bright.
Priscilla ‘Ancient’ or ‘Classical’
Queenie ‘Queen’
Quinn ‘Wisdom’ or ‘Intelligence’
Rachel ‘Ewe’ or ‘Lamb’
Reagan ‘Little king’ or ‘Regal’
Reese ‘Fiery’
Riley ‘Wood clearing’
Rose ‘Rose flower’
Rosemary ‘Dew of the sea’ or ‘bitter rose’
Roxanne ‘Dawn’
Ruby ‘Red’ or a type of precious stone.
Sadie ‘Princess’
Samantha ‘God heard’ or ‘Listener’
Sarah ‘Princess’
Scarlett ‘Red’
Skylar ‘Eternal life’ or ‘Water giver’
‘Wisdom’. Some of the other versions
Sophia/ Sophie
of this name are Sophie and Sofia.
‘Star’. It is also used as a diminutive
Stella
of Estelle.
Summer ‘Summer season’
‘Lily’. Some of the other versions of
Susan/ Suzanne
this name are Susannah and Susie.
Sylvia ‘Of the forest’
Tabitha ‘Gazelle’ or ‘Beauty’
‘Cutter of cloth’ or ‘clothed with
Taylor
salvation’
Teresa ‘To reap’ or ‘harvester’
Trinity ‘Holy triad’
Udeline Defender
Unita Oneness, Sisterly Unites
Valerie ‘Valiant’
Victoria ‘Triumphant’
Violet ‘Purple’ or ‘the violet flower’
Vivian ‘Alive’
Willow ‘Slender’
Winnie ‘Fair’ or ‘blessed’
Ximena ‘Listener’
Yvonne ‘Yew tree’
Zoe ‘Life’
Name Meaning
Aaron ‘Exalted or ‘High mountain’
Abel ‘Breath’ or ‘breathing spirit’
Abraham ‘Father of many’
‘Red’ or ‘to make’. This is one of the popular
Adam
British names for boys.
Aden Attractive, Handsome
Adrian ‘A man from Hadria’
Alan ‘Handsome’ or ‘little rock’
Alexander ‘Defender of men’
Andi Man, Warrior
Someone who has exceptional man-like
Andrew
qualities.
Anthony ‘Very praiseworthy’ or ‘Flower’
Asher ‘Fortunate’ or ‘blessed’
‘Lives in the ash tree grove or ash tree town’.
Ashley/Ashton One of the unique aspects of Ashley is that it is a
unisex name.
Austin ‘Majestic’ or ‘venerable’
Avery ‘Ruler of Elves’
Axel ‘The father is peace’
Ayden/ Aidan ‘Little fire’
Barret Brave as a Bear, Variant of Barnett, Bear-strength
Bart Rich in Land, From the Barley Farm
Beau ‘Beautiful’ or ‘handsome’
Benjamin ‘Son of my right hand’
Bennett ‘Blessed’
Berli Meadow with the Cow Barn
Binky Field of Beans
This is one which is may seem contradictory as
Blake it can mean ‘dark complexioned’ but it can also
mean ‘pale’ or ‘bright’.
Bright Fame, Abbreviation of Robert, Short Form
Bobby
of Robert
Brad/ Bradley ‘Broad clearing’ and ‘broad wood’
Brandon ‘Hill covered with broom weed’
Bravo An Excellent Man
Brody ‘Rampart’ or ‘muddy place’
Bron Brown, Dark, Brown One’s Son
Bruce ‘A thick brush’
Bryan Honourable, Form of Brian
Bryce Someone who is very fast and quick.
Bucky Male Deer, Diminutive of Buck
Caleb ‘Dog’ or ‘A faithful person’
Calvin ‘Bald’
Camden ‘From the winding valley’
Cameron ‘Crooked nose’ or ‘crooked river’
Carlo Strong, Masculine, A Free Man
Carlos ‘Full-grown’ or ‘man’
Carter ‘One who transports goods’
Casey Alert, Watchful, Vigilant, Wakeful
Cayle Bold
Charles ‘Full-grown’, ‘man’ or ‘free man’
Christian ‘Follower of Christ’
Christopher ‘Carrier of Christ’
Chuck Free Man, Strong and Manly,
Clark A Member of Religious Order, Clergyman
Clayton ‘Clay settlement’ or ‘village on clay’
Cole/ Colin ‘Dark complexioned’
Connor ‘Wise’
Cooper ‘One who makes wooden vessels or barrels’
Cosmo Courtesy, The Universe, Orderliness
Cyan A Greenish Blue Colour
Dalas Eye Contact, Clean Sight
Damian ‘One who subdues or tames’
Daniel ‘God is my judge’
Danny Form of Daniel, God is My Judge
Darik Ruler of the People
David ‘Friend’ or ‘Beloved’
Beloved, Dear One, Bright Finn, Brilliant Finn,
Davin
Black One, Variant of David
Dawan Yahweh is Merciful / Gracious
Dawson ‘Son of David’
Dean ‘Valley’
Declan ‘Full of goodness’
Deep A Lamp, Light, Superior to Infinity
Dekle Dusty One, Servant
Dennis ‘God of Wine’
Derby Deer Park, From the Village of Danes
Dominic ‘Belonging to the lord’
Duke Title of Nobility, A Leader of Men
Dylan ‘Son of the sea’ or ‘born from the ocean’
Edward ‘Wealthy guardian’
Elliot ‘Jehovah is God’
Emmanuel ‘God is with us’
Emmett ‘Powerful’
Eric ‘Eternal ruler’
Ethan ‘Constant’ or Strong’
Everett ‘Brave as a wild boar’
‘God strengthens’. Another version of this name
Ezekiel is Zeke, which is also used as a nickname for
Ezekiel.
Ezra ‘Helper’
Fabian Grower of Beans, The Sky
Faris Horseman, Perspicacity
Farlay From the Ram-meadow / Bull-meadow
Farold Powerful Traveller, Mighty Voyager
Understanding, Derived from the Roman Clan
Favian
Name Fabius
Felix Fortunate, Happy, Name of a Saint
Felman Living in the Mountains
Finch A Small Singing Bird, Breeder / Seller of Finches
‘Fair-haired warrior’. Finn is a commonly used
Finley
nickname for Finley.
Fitz Male Descendant, Son
Floyd White Haired, The Hollow
Frank ‘Free man’
Fraze French Town, Diminutive of Fraser
Frederick ‘Peaceful ruler’
Gabriel ‘God is my strength’ or ‘devoted to God’
Gavin ‘White hawk’
George ‘Tiller of soil’ or ‘farmer’
Giovanni ‘God has shown favour’
Graham ‘Gravelly homestead’
Grant ‘Someone who is destined to become great’
Grayson ‘Son of a steward’
Hagan Strong Defence, Sanctuary, Safe Harbour
Hamil Carrier, Bearer
Hardy Strong, Bold, Brave, Daring
Harrison ‘Son of Harry’
Hayden ‘Heathen’ and ‘Fire’
Healy From the Slope Land
‘Holding fast’ or ‘to restrain’ in Greek. This is one
Hector
of the uncommon British boy names.
Henry ‘Ruler of an enclosure’
Hudson ‘Heart’ or ‘spirit’
Hunter ‘A person who hunts’
Ian ‘Gift from God’
Isaac ‘He who laughs’ or ‘laughter’
Ivaan God is Gracious, Undefeatable
Ivan ‘Gift from God’
‘Someone who is in good health’ or ‘God is
Jack
gracious’
Jackson ‘Son of Jack’ or ‘God has shown favour’
Jacob ‘Supplanter’ or ‘ruler of tribes’
James ‘One who follows’
Jared ‘Rose’ or ‘Descending’
Jason ‘A healing’
‘Treasure bringer’ or ‘An individual who keeps
Jasper
close watch over the wealth of others’.
Jayden ‘Thankful’
Jensen ‘Jehovah is gracious’
Jeremiah/ Jeremy ‘Exalted of the lord’ or ‘God will uplift’
Jesse ‘Wealthy’
Jesus ‘Jehovah is generous’
Joel ‘Jehovah is God’
John/ Jonathan ‘Jehovah has shown favour’
Jonah ‘Dove’
Jose/ Joseph ‘May God increase’
Joshua ‘Jehovah is generous’
Julian ‘Youthful’
Justin ‘Righteous’
Kabir The Great, Powerful, Leader
Kacy Descendant, Descendant of Cathasaigh
Kaiden/ Kayden ‘Son of Cadan’ in Gaelic and ‘companion’
Kevin ‘Someone who is eternally handsome’
Kian Kings, Royal, Ancient
Kingston ‘King’s field’
Kirk Dweller by the Church, Church
Kody Cushion, Helper, Descendant of the Helpful One
Landon ‘Long hill’ or ‘ridge’
Leonardo ‘Bold as a lion’
Levi ‘Pledged’ or ‘joined’
Liam ‘Helment of will’
Lincoln ‘Lake settlement’
Logan ‘Hollow’
Lorenzo ‘From Laurentium’
Lucas ‘Light’
Luis ‘Famous warrior’
Maddox ‘Son of Madoc’
Malachi ‘My messenger’
Marcus ‘Hammer’
Martin ‘War-like’
Mason ‘Stone worker’
‘Gift of God’. Another form of this name is
Matthew
Matteo.
‘Independent-minded’ or ‘unorthodox’. It is
usually given to those individuals who are
Maverick pioneers and exceptional in their field. For
example, a maverick marksman is one who is
good at shooting and has a unique style.
Maximus/ Maxwell ‘Greatest’
Maxson ‘Great son’
Melvin ‘Chief’ or ‘council protector’
‘Who is like God?’. Some of the other versions of
Michael
this name are Mitchell and Miguel.
Miles ‘Mild’ or ‘peaceful’
Miller ‘One who grinds grain’
‘Gift of God’. Some of the other variants of this
Nathaniel
name include Nathan or Nate.
Nicholas ‘Victory of the people’
Noah ‘Comfort’ or ‘repose’
Nolan ‘Descendant of a champion’
Oliver ‘Olive tree’
Oscar ‘Divine spear’ or ‘God’s Spear’
Owen ‘Young warrior or ‘well born’
Parker ‘One who works in a park’ or ‘gamekeeper’
Patrick ‘Nobleman’
Pery One who Lives by a Pear Tree
Preston ‘The priest’s village’
Prim Primrose, Flower
Richard ‘Powerful ruler’
Robert ‘Famed’ or ‘Bright’
Roman ‘Citizen of Rome’
Ryan ‘Little king’
Ryder ‘Mounted warrior’
Samuel ‘Name of God’ or ‘Heard by God’
Santiago ‘Supplanter’ or ‘holder of the heel’
Sawyer ‘One who cuts timber’
Sebastian ‘Venerable’ or ‘revered’
Steven ‘Crown’ or ‘garland’
Theodore ‘God’s gift’
Thomas ‘A twin’
Timothy ‘In God’s Honour’ or ‘honouring God’
Tristan ‘Outcry’ or ‘Tumult’ and ‘Sorrowful’
Tucker ‘Fabric worker’
Tyler ‘Doorkeeper of an inn’ or ‘one who makes tiles’
Victor ‘Conqueror’
Vincent ‘To conquer’
Wesley ‘One who lives in the west wood or clearing’
Weston ‘Western settlement’
Xavier ‘Splendid’ or ‘bright’
Zachary ‘Remembered by God’