Christian Baby Names

Christian baby names, from Biblical classics like John, Mary and Elizabeth to saints' names and modern names used by Christian families worldwide.

1131 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Boy names (605)

Aaron — Possibly 'exalted' or 'mountain of strength'Abanoub — Name of a Coptic saintAbe — Short for Abraham, 'father of many'Abel — Breath, vapourAbelardo — Origin debated; possibly 'noble and strong'Abioye — Born into a chieftaincy titleAbner — My father is lightAbraham — Father of many nationsAbram — Exalted fatherAbsalom — Father of peaceAdalbert — Noble and brightAdalberto — Noble and brightAdam — Man; of the earthAdebayo — The crown meets joyAdekunle — The crown fills the houseAdelard — Noble and braveAdelmo — Noble protectionAdewale — The crown has come homeAdeyemi — The crown befits meAdolfo — Noble wolfAdrian — From HadriaAdriano — From HadriaAengus — One strength; one choiceAfolabi — Born with wealthAgustin — Venerable, majesticAidan — Little fireAiden — Little fireAkinjide — The brave one has returnedAkintola — Valour is worth wealthAlain — Of uncertain meaningAlban — From Alba; whiteAlbert — Noble and brightAlberto — Noble and brightAlbrecht — Noble and brightAldric — Old, wise rulerAlec — Defender of the peopleAlejandro — Defender of menAleksander — Defender of the peopleAlessio — DefenderAlexander — Defender of the peopleAlfonso — Noble and readyAlfred — Counsel of the elvesAlfredo — Elf counsel; wise counsellorAlistair — Defender of the peopleAlister — Defender of the peopleAlois — Famous warriorAlonso — Noble and readyAlphonse — Noble and readyAlvaro — Possibly 'all guard'Amadeus — Love GodAmado — BelovedAmbrose — Immortal, divineAmos — Carried, borne (by God)Anders — Manly, strongAndreas — Manly, braveAndrew — Manly, courageousAndrzej — Manly; braveAndrés — Manly, braveAngel — Messenger of GodAngelo — Angel, messengerAngus — One choice; one strengthAnsel — God's helmet, divine protectionAnselm — God's helmet, divine protectionAnselmo — God's helmet, divine protectionAnthony — From the Roman family name AntoniusAntoine — Of uncertain meaningAnton — From the Roman family name AntoniusAntonio — From the Roman Antonius familyArcadio — From ArcadiaArchibald — Genuine and boldAriel — Lion of GodArmando — Army man, soldierArnaud — Eagle powerArnulfo — Eagle wolfArtem — Devoted to ArtemisArturo — Possibly bear; origin debatedAsa — Usually explained as healerAsher — Happy, blessedAugustine — Venerable; belonging to AugustusAugusto — Venerable, majesticAurelius — GoldenAustin — Venerable; contracted form of AugustineAxel — My father is peaceAzriel — God is my helpBaldomero — Famous rulerBaldwin — Bold friendBaltazar — (Bel) protect the kingBalthasar — Protect the kingBaptiste — Baptist, one who baptisesBarak — LightningBarnabas — Son of encouragementBarnaby — Son of encouragementBarry — Fair-hairedBartholomew — Son of TalmaiBartolo — Short form of Bartolomé, 'son of Talmai'Baruch — BlessedBautista — Baptist, one who baptisesBenaiah — God has builtBenedict — BlessedBenicio — Usually linked to 'well, blessed'Benito — BlessedBenjamin — Son of the right handBennett — BlessedBernard — Brave as a bearBernardo — Brave as a bearBlaine — Little yellow oneBlaise — Possibly 'lisping'Boaz — Swiftness; in him is strengthBogdan — Given by GodBoris — Possibly 'fighter' or 'wolf'Bram — Father of manyBrendan — PrinceBrennan — Descendant of BraonánBrian — Possibly 'high' or 'noble'Bronislaw — Defender of gloryBruno — BrownCaetano — From GaetaCaius — Possibly 'rejoice'; meaning uncertainCaleb — Faithful, whole-heartedCallum — DoveCalvin — Little bald oneCamilo — Young attendant at religious ritesCandido — White, pure, sincereCarlo — Free manCarlos — Free manCarmelo — From Mount Carmel; garden, orchardCarsten — Follower of ChristCasimiro — Proclaimer of peaceCassian — Of the Cassius familyCathal — Battle rulerCayetano — From GaetaCelestino — HeavenlyChad — Origin uncertain; possibly 'battle'Charles — Free manChidi — God exists; God is thereChidozie — God has repaired itChijioke — God holds the share of giftsChike — Power of GodChinedu — God leadsChinua — May God fight for meChristian — Follower of ChristChristoph — Bearer of ChristChristopher — Bearer of ChristChukwuemeka — God has done great thingsCiaran — Little dark oneCipriano — From CyprusClaude — From the Roman Claudius; lameClaudio — LameClaus — Victory of the peopleClement — Merciful, gentleClemente — Merciful, gentleColm — DoveConrad — Bold counselCormac — Charioteer (debated)Cornelio — From the Roman family CorneliusCornelius — From the Roman Cornelius family; horn (debated)Crispin — Curly-hairedCristiano — Follower of ChristCristián — Follower of ChristCristobal — Bearer of ChristCruz — CrossCyril — Lordly, of the lordCésar — Possibly 'hairy'; origin debatedDamian — To tame, subdueDamien — To tame or subdueDaniel — God is my judgeDante — EnduringDario — He who holds firm the goodDavi — BelovedDavid — BelovedDeacon — Servant, ministerDeclan — Uncertain; often 'full of goodness'Demetrio — Devoted to DemeterDenis — Of DionysusDennis — Of DionysusDiego — Of debated origin; linked to JamesDietrich — Ruler of the peopleDimitri — Follower of DemeterDirk — Ruler of the peopleDmitri — Devoted to DemeterDomenico — Of the LordDominic — Belonging to the LordDominick — Belonging to the LordDrago — Dear, preciousDragomir — Precious peaceEamon — Wealthy protectorEbenezer — Stone of helpEdgar — Wealthy spearEdmund — Prosperous protectorEduardo — Wealthy guardianEdvard — Wealthy guardianEdward — Wealthy guardianEdwin — Rich friendEfraim — Doubly fruitfulEfrain — FruitfulEli — Ascended, upliftedElias — My God is YahwehEligio — ChosenElijah — My God is YahwehEliseo — My God is salvationElisha — God is salvationElliot — My God is the LordElliott — My God is the LordEllis — The Lord is God; possibly benevolentElon — Oak or terebinth treeEmanuel — God is with usEmeka — Great deeds; has done greatlyEmeric — Work ruler (debated)Emile — Rival, eager to excelEmiliano — Of the Aemilius family; possibly rivalEmilio — Rival, eagerEmmanuel — God is with usEmrys — ImmortalEnoch — Dedicated, trainedEnrique — Ruler of the homeEnzo — Short form of Lorenzo or VincenzoEphraim — Fruitful, doubly fruitfulErasmus — Beloved, desiredEric — Eternal or sole rulerErnest — Serious, resoluteErnesto — Serious, resoluteEskil — God's cauldron or helmetEsteban — CrownEthan — Strong, firm, enduringEugene — Well-born, nobleEvan — God is graciousEvaristo — Well-pleasingEwan — Born of the yew; possibly well-bornEzekiel — God strengthensEzra — Help, helperFabian — Of the Fabius family; bean growerFabrizio — CraftsmanFacundo — EloquentFederico — Peaceful rulerFelipe — Lover of horsesFelix — Happy, fortunateFergus — Man of vigourFermin — Firm, steadfastFernando — Bold journeyFiachra — RavenFidel — FaithfulFinnian — Fair, whiteFintan — White fire, or fair ancient oneFlavio — Golden, yellow-hairedFlorencio — Blossoming, flourishingFlorian — Flowering, flourishingFortunato — Fortunate, luckyFrancesco — Frenchman; a FrankFrancis — Frenchman; free oneFrancisco — Frenchman; free oneFrancois — Frenchman; a FrankFrank — Free; a FrankFranz — Frenchman; a FrankFrederick — Peaceful rulerFriedrich — Peaceful rulerGabe — God is my strengthGabriel — God is my strengthGael — Generous lord (Breton); a GaelGareth — Gentle; possibly 'gentleness'Gaspar — Treasurer (traditionally explained)Gaston — Of uncertain meaningGenaro — Of January; dedicated to JanusGene — Well-born, nobleGeoffrey — Usually explained as 'peace'George — Farmer, earth-workerGerald — Spear rule; ruler with the spearGerard — Brave spear; strong with the spearGerardo — Brave with the spearGerman — Brother; of the same familyGiacomo — Held by the heel; supplanterGideon — Hewer; one who cuts downGilbert — Bright pledgeGilberto — Bright pledgeGiles — Young goat; or goatskin shieldGiovanni — God is graciousGiuseppe — He will addGodfrey — God's peaceGodwin — Friend of GodGonzalo — Battle; second part uncertainGregorio — Watchful, vigilantGregory — Watchful, alertGrzegorz — Watchful, vigilantGuilherme — Resolute protectorGuillaume — Resolute protectorGuillermo — Resolute protectorGustav — Possibly 'staff of the Geats'Hallvard — Rock guardianHamish — Supplanter (form of James)Hans — God is graciousHarvey — Battle-worthyHeinrich — Ruler of the homeHenrik — Ruler of the homeHenrique — Ruler of the homeHenry — Ruler of the homeHernan — Bold journeyHilario — Cheerful, joyfulHubert — Bright mindHugh — Mind, heart, spiritHugo — Mind, heart, spiritIan — God is graciousIgnacio — Possibly 'fiery'Ignatius — Fiery (popular reading)Igor — Warrior of Ing; protected by IngIkechukwu — Power of GodIker — VisitationInacio — Linked to 'fire'Inigo — Of uncertain Basque originIreneusz — PeacefulIsaac — He will laughIsaiah — God is salvationIsmael — God hearsIsrael — One who struggles with GodIvan — God is graciousJacinto — Hyacinth flowerJack — God is graciousJacob — Holder of the heel; supplanterJacques — Held by the heel; supplanterJaime — Held by the heel; supplanterJakub — Held by the heel; supplanterJames — Supplanter; held by the heelJanusz — God is graciousJared — Descent; one who descendsJaroslaw — Fierce glory; spring gloryJason — HealerJasper — Treasurer, keeper of treasureJavier — New houseJeremiah — God will exaltJeremy — God will exaltJericho — Moon city or fragrant (debated)Jerome — Sacred nameJerónimo — Sacred nameJesse — Gift; possibly 'God exists'Jesus — God savesJoaquim — God will establishJoaquin — Raised up by GodJoel — Yahweh is GodJohan — God is graciousJohn — God is graciousJonah — DoveJonas — DoveJonathan — God has givenJorge — Farmer, worker of the earthJose — He will addJoseph — He will addJoshua — God is salvationJosiah — God supports, God healsJosue — The Lord is salvationJozef — He will addJoão — God is graciousJuan — God is graciousJudah — PraisedJude — PraisedJulian — Of the Julius familyJulio — From the Roman clan JuliusJustin — Just, fairKacper — Treasurer, keeper of treasureKarl — Free manKazimierz — Proclaimer of peaceKazimir — Destroyer of peace; proclaimer of peaceKenneth — Born of fire; handsomeKevin — Gentle, kind birth; handsomeKieran — Little dark oneKilian — Church, or little strifeKlaus — Victory of the peopleKnut — KnotKonrad — Bold counselKrzysztof — Bearer of ChristLambert — Bright landLars — From Laurentum; crowned with laurelLaszlo — Glorious ruleLaurence — From LaurentumLaurent — From Laurentum; laurelLawrence — From LaurentumLazar — God has helpedLeander — Lion-manLeandro — Lion manLeo — LionLeon — LionLeonard — Brave as a lionLeonardo — Brave as a lionLeonel — Little lionLeopold — Bold peopleLevi — Joined, attachedLiam — Will-helmet, determined protectorLinus — Flax; also a Greek lamentLionel — Young lionLorcain — Little fierce oneLorcan — Little fierce oneLorenz — From Laurentum; laurelLorenzo — From LaurentumLouis — Famous in battleLuca — Man from LucaniaLucas — Man from LucaniaLucian — LightLuciano — Light; belonging to LuciusLucjan — LightLudovic — Famous warriorLuis — Famous in battleLuke — Man from LucaniaLuther — People's armyLázaro — God has helpedMagnus — GreatMalachi — My messengerMalachy — Devotee of St Secundinus; my messengerMalcolm — Devotee of St ColumbaManuel — God is with usManuele — God is with usMarc — Possibly 'dedicated to Mars'Marcel — Little warrior; dedicated to MarsMarcelo — Little Marcus; of MarsMarco — Dedicated to MarsMarcos — Probably dedicated to MarsMarcus — Probably 'of Mars'Marek — Of Mars; warlikeMariano — Of Marius; devoted to MaryMario — From the Roman Marius familyMariusz — Of Mars; possibly 'male'Mark — Probably 'of Mars'Martin — Of MarsMateo — Gift of GodMatheus — Gift of GodMathieu — Gift of GodMatteo — Gift of GodMatthew — Gift of GodMatthias — Gift of GodMatías — Gift of GodMaurice — Moorish, dark-skinnedMauricio — Moorish; dark-skinnedMaximilian — GreatestMaximiliano — GreatestMaximo — GreatestMaximus — GreatestMicah — Who is like God?Michael — Who is like God?Mieczyslaw — Usually explained as 'sword glory'Miguel — Who is like God?Miroslaw — Peace and gloryMisael — Who is what God is?Modesto — Modest, humbleMoises — Drawn out of the waterMoses — Drawn out (of the water)Murilo — Little wallNathan — He gaveNathaniel — Gift of GodNehemiah — Comforted by GodNiall — Champion; possibly cloud or passionateNicholas — Victory of the peopleNico — Victory of the peopleNicolás — Victory of the peopleNikola — Victory of the peopleNikolai — Victory of the peopleNimrod — Mighty hunter (biblical); rebelNoah — Rest, comfortNoel — Christmas; birthday (of Christ)Néstor — Homecoming (debated)Octavio — EighthOlav — Ancestor's heir, descendantOliver — Olive tree (traditional explanation)Olivier — Olive treeOlufemi — God loves meOlumide — My Lord has comeOluwadamilare — God has vindicated meOluwafemi — God loves meOrlando — Famous landOscar — Deer lover; or god's spearOsvaldo — Divine rule, power of GodOswald — Divine powerOtavio — EighthOtto — Wealth, fortuneOwen — Possibly 'well-born'; also 'young warrior'Pablo — Small, humblePadraig — NoblemanPaolo — Small, humblePascal — Of EasterPatricio — Noble, patricianPatrick — Nobleman, patricianPaul — Small, humblePaulo — Small, humblePavel — Small, humblePawel — Small, humblePearce — RockPedro — Rock, stonePeleg — Division; streamPercival — Knight of the GrailPeregrine — Traveller, pilgrimPeter — Rock, stonePhilip — Lover of horsesPhilippe — Lover of horsesPierce — RockPierre — Rock, stonePiers — Rock, stonePinchas — The Nubian; dark-skinnedPorfirio — PurplePrimitivo — First, earliestProspero — Prosperous, fortunatePrzemyslaw — Glory of clevernessQuentin — FifthRafael — God has healedRalph — Wolf counselRamiro — Famous counselRamon — Wise protectorRaoul — Wolf counselRaphael — God has healedRaymond — Wise protectorRaúl — Wolf counselRedmond — Counsel and protectionReinaldo — Wise ruler; counsel and powerRemy — Oarsman, rowerRenato — Born againRenzo — From Laurentum; laurelReuben — Behold, a sonRhys — Ardour, enthusiasmRicardo — Brave rulerRichard — Brave ruler, powerful leaderRigoberto — Bright ruler; bright with powerRobert — Bright fameRoberto — Bright fameRoderick — Famous rulerRodrigo — Famous rulerRoger — Famous spearRoland — Famous throughout the landRolando — Famous landRoman — Of Rome, a RomanRonan — Little sealRoque — Name of Saint Roch; meaning uncertainRosendo — Famous path; renowned journeyRuben — Behold, a sonRufino — Red-hairedRufus — Red-hairedRupert — Bright fameRyszard — Brave rulerSabino — A SabineSalomon — PeacefulSalvador — SaviourSamuel — Name of God; often God has heardSantiago — Saint JamesSantino — Little saintSantos — SaintsSaul — Asked for, prayed forSeamus — SupplanterSean — God is graciousSebastian — From Sebaste; venerableSebastien — Venerable, reveredSergio — From the Roman clan SergiusSeth — Appointed, placedShane — God is graciousShepherd — Sheep herderSilas — Of the forest (debated)Silvestre — Of the forestSimon — He has heardSlawomir — Glory and peaceSolomon — Peaceful; man of peaceSoren — Stern, severeStanislav — Becoming gloriousStanislaw — Becoming gloriousStefan — Crown, wreathStephen — Crown, wreathSteven — Crown, garlandTadeo — Uncertain; possibly 'heart' or 'gift of God'Tadeusz — Debated; often 'heart' or 'courageous'Teodoro — Gift of GodThaddeus — Possibly 'heart' or 'gift of God'Thadeus — Variant of ThaddeusTheodore — Gift of GodThiago — Supplanter; held by the heelThierry — Ruler of the peopleThomas — TwinTiernan — Little lordTimoteo — Honouring GodTimothy — Honouring GodTobias — God is goodTobin — God is goodTomas — TwinTristan — Usually linked to 'tumult' or 'sad'Ugochukwu — Eagle of God; God's gloryUlric — Prosperous ruler; or wolf rulerUriah — God is my lightUriel — God is my lightVaclav — More gloryValentine — Strong, healthyValentino — Strong, healthyValentín — Strong, healthyValerio — Strong, healthyVicente — Conquering, prevailingVictor — Conqueror, victorViktor — Conqueror, victorVincent — ConqueringVincenzo — ConqueringVinicius — Of wine; of the Vinicius familyWaclaw — Greater gloryWendell — Usually explained as wandererWesley — Western meadowWieslaw — Greater gloryWiktor — Conqueror, victorWilliam — Resolute protectorWladyslaw — Rules with gloryWojciech — Joyful warriorWolfgang — Path of the wolfXavier — New houseYves — Yew treeZacharias — God has rememberedZachary — The Lord has rememberedZechariah — The Lord has rememberedZeke — God strengthensZygmunt — Victorious protector

Girl names (503)

Abby — My father is joyAbigail — My father is joyAda — NobleAdelaide — Noble kindAdele — NobleAdelina — NobleAdeline — NobleAdriana — From HadriaAgatha — Good, honourableAgathe — GoodAgnes — Pure, chaste, holyAgustina — Venerable, majesticAileen — Possibly 'light'; a form of EibhlínAisling — Dream, visionAlejandra — Defender of the peopleAleksandra — Defender of the peopleAlena — Short form of Magdalena or HelenaAlessandra — Defender of the peopleAlessia — DefenderAlexandra — Defender of the peopleAlice — Noble kindAlicia — NobleAmabel — LovableAmelie — Hard-workingAmparo — Protection, shelterAmy — BelovedAna — Grace, favourAnastasia — ResurrectionAndrea — Manly, braveAnezka — Pure, holyAngela — Angel, messengerAngeles — AngelsAngelica — Angelic, like an angelAngelina — Little angel, messengerAni — After the ancient city of AniAnika — Grace; a form of AnnaAnita — Grace; a form of AnaAnna — Grace, favourAnnabel — Possibly 'lovable'; often linked to grace and beautyAnnabelle — Possibly 'lovable'; often linked to grace and beautyAnnette — GraceAnnie — Grace; pet form of Anne or AnnaAnnika — Grace, favourAntonella — Little AntoniaAntonia — Of the Antonius familyAnushka — Grace; pet form of AnnaAoife — Beautiful, radiantArabella — Possibly 'yielding to prayer'Araceli — Altar of heavenAudrey — Noble strengthAurelia — GoldenAurelie — GoldenAvigail — My father's joyBarbara — Foreign woman, strangerBeatrice — She who brings happinessBeatrix — Voyager; blessedBeatriz — She who brings happinessBelén — BethlehemBerenice — Bringer of victoryBerit — Exalted oneBernadette — Brave as a bearBernice — Bringing victoryBeth — Short for Elizabeth; 'house'Bethan — God is my oathBethany — House of figsBethel — House of GodBetty — God is my oathBlanca — White, pureBogdana — Given by GodBorislava — Glory in battleBozena — Divine; blessed by GodBridget — Exalted oneBrigitte — Exalted oneCaitlin — Pure (via Katherine)Camila — Young attendant at religious ritesCandace — Queen; royal title of KushCandelaria — Candlemas; of the candlesCaoimhe — Gentle, beautiful, preciousCaridad — Charity, loveCarlotta — Free womanCarmel — Garden, orchardCarmela — Garden, orchard; of Mount CarmelCarmen — Of Mount Carmel; songCarolina — Free womanCasimira — Proclaimer of peaceCassia — Cinnamon-like spiceCatalina — PureCatarina — PureCatherine — Uncertain; associated with 'pure'Cecilia — From the Caecilius family; 'blind'Celine — HeavenlyCharis — Grace, kindnessCharity — Christian love, generosityCharlotte — Free womanChiamaka — God is beautifulChiara — Clear, brightChidinma — God is goodChimamanda — My God will not failChloe — Young green shootChristabel — Beautiful ChristianChristina — Follower of ChristCiara — Dark-hairedCicely — Blind; from the Roman CaeciliaCielo — Sky; heavenClaire — Clear, brightClara — Clear, bright, famousClare — Bright, clear, famousClarice — Bright, clearClaudia — From the Roman Claudius familyClementine — Merciful, gentleColette — Victory of the peopleConceicao — ConceptionConcepcion — Conception (of the Virgin Mary)Constance — Steadfast, constantConstanza — Constant, steadfastConsuelo — Consolation, comfortCornelia — From the Cornelius familyCristina — Follower of ChristCzeslawa — Honour and gloryDaniela — God is my judgeDaniella — God is my judgeDanuta — Uncertain; often explained as 'gift'Davina — BelovedDeborah — BeeDelfina — Of Delphi; dolphinDenise — Follower of DionysusDesiree — DesiredDiana — Divine, heavenlyDinah — Judged, vindicatedDobromila — Good and dearDolores — SorrowsDora — GiftDorothea — Gift of GodDorothy — Gift of GodDulce — SweetEdith — Prosperous in battleEdna — Pleasure, delightEileen — Possibly 'light'; Irish form of Evelyn or HelenEithne — Kernel, grainEleanor — Origin uncertain; often 'the other Aenor'Elena — Possibly 'torch, bright one'Eleonora — Of uncertain origin; often linked to 'light'Eliana — My God has answeredElisa — My God is an oathElisabeth — My God is an oathElise — My God is an oathEliza — My God is an oathElizabeth — My God is an oathElodie — Foreign wealthEloise — Possibly healthy, wideElsa — God is my oathElzbieta — My God is an oathEmilia — Rival, eager to excelEmily — Rival, eager to excelEmma — Whole, universalEmmeline — Industrious, hard-workingEnid — Soul, lifeEnora — Honour; meaning debatedEsperanza — HopeEstela — StarEstella — StarEstelle — StarEsther — Star; hiddenEstrella — StarEugenia — Well-born, nobleEulalia — Sweetly speaking, well-spokenEva — Life, livingEvangeline — Bearer of good newsEve — Living, lifeEwelina — Debated; often linked to Eve, 'life'Fabienne — Of the Fabius familyFabiola — Of the Fabius family; beanFaith — Trust, beliefFelicity — Happiness, good fortuneFernanda — Bold voyagerFlora — FlowerFlorence — Flourishing, prosperousFlorencia — Flourishing, blossomingFrances — Free one; from FranceFrancesca — Free one; from FranceFrederica — Peaceful rulerFunmilayo — Give me joyGabriela — God is my strengthGabriella — God is my strengthGabrielle — God is my strengthGemma — Gem, precious stoneGenevieve — Uncertain; often 'woman of the people'Genowefa — Origin uncertainGeorgia — Farmer; feminine of GeorgeGillian — Youthful; of the Julius familyGisela — PledgeGiselle — PledgeGiulia — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Gladys — Possibly 'country' or 'ruler'Gloria — GloryGrace — Grace; God's favourGracia — GraceGraciela — GraceGreta — PearlGuadalupe — From Our Lady of GuadalupeGwendolyn — Fair, blessed ringHadassah — Myrtle treeHalina — Calm, sereneHannah — Grace, favourHannelore — Combination of Hanne and LoreHedvig — Battle and struggleHelen — Torch; bright lightHelena — Torch; bright lightHelene — Form of Helen; often 'light'Helga — Holy, blessedHenrietta — Ruler of the homeHermione — Linked to the god HermesHester — Possibly 'star'Hilda — BattleHolly — The holly treeHonora — HonourHope — Hope, expectationHulda — Hidden, secret; (Hebrew) weaselIda — Work, labour; industriousIfeoma — Good thing, beautiful thingIleana — Possibly from Elena, 'light'Ilona — Usually linked to HelenInes — Pure, chasteIrene — PeaceIsabel — God is my oathIsabela — God is my oathIsabella — God is my oathIsabelle — God is my oathIsadora — Gift of IsisIsidora — Gift of IsisIvana — God is graciousIvanna — God is graciousIzabela — My God is an oathJacqueline — Supplanter; may God protectJadwiga — Battle and struggleJane — God is graciousJanet — God is graciousJaviera — New houseJelena — Form of Helen; often explained as 'torch' or 'bright one'Jemima — Dove; possibly 'daytime'Jessica — Possibly 'God beholds'Jimena — Uncertain; often linked to 'listener'Joan — God is graciousJoanna — God is graciousJohanna — God is graciousJolanta — Violet flowerJosefa — God will addJosefina — He will addJosephine — God will addJosie — God will addJoy — Joy, happiness, delightJoyce — Lord (from Breton iud)Juana — God is graciousJudith — Woman of Judea; praisedJulia — Of the Julius familyJuliana — Of the Julius familyJulie — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Julieta — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Juliette — Little JuliaJumoke — Everyone cherishes this childJuniper — Juniper tree, evergreenKaren — PureKari — Norwegian form of Katherine; often linked to 'pure'Karina — Pure (via Katherine); dearKarla — Free womanKatarina — Pure (traditional association)Katarzyna — PureKate — Short for Katherine; often 'pure'Katerina — Pure (traditional association)Katherine — Of uncertain meaning; linked to 'pure'Katrina — Form of KatherineKay — Pet form of K-namesKeren — Ray of light; hornKiara — Bright, clear; or little dark oneKira — Lady, mistressKirsty — Follower of ChristKlara — Clear, brightKristina — Follower of ChristLandry — Ruler of the landLarissa — Possibly 'citadel'Laura — Laurel, bay treeLeah — Weary; possibly 'wild cow'Lena — Light (via Helena); also 'of Magdala'Leticia — Joy, happinessLidia — Woman from LydiaLiesel — God is my oathLiliana — LilyLily — Lily flowerLisa — God is my oathLjiljana — LilyLjubica — Violet (flower); from the Slavic word for loveLois — Of uncertain meaning; possibly 'better'Lola — Sorrows (from Dolores)Lorena — From LorraineLoretta — From Loreto; little laurelLouise — Famous in battleLourdes — From Lourdes, the Marian shrineLucia — LightLuciana — LightLucille — LightLucy — LightLuisa — Famous in battleLuz — LightLydia — Woman from LydiaMacarena — From Our Lady of La MacarenaMadeleine — Woman from MagdalaMadelena — Woman from MagdalaMadeline — Woman from MagdalaMagdalena — Woman from Magdala; 'tower'Mairead — PearlMaisie — Pearl (via Margaret)Maite — BelovedMalgorzata — PearlManuela — God is with usMarcela — Little Marcus; of MarsMarcella — Of Mars; little warriorMargaret — PearlMargarita — PearlMargherita — PearlMarguerite — Pearl; daisyMaria — Debated: beloved, bitter, or of the seaMarian — Form of Mary; meaning debatedMariana — Of MaryMarianne — Combination of Mary and AnneMaribel — Combination of Mary and IsabelMarie — Form of Mary; meaning debatedMariella — Little MaryMarina — Of the seaMarion — Little MaryMarisol — Mary of solitude; sea and sunMarlene — Contraction of Maria MagdalenaMarta — Lady, mistress of the houseMartha — Lady, mistress of the houseMartina — Of Mars; warlikeMary — Debated: beloved, bitter, or of the seaMathilde — Mighty in battleMatilda — Mighty in battleMatilde — Mighty in battleMaureen — Little MaryMercedes — MerciesMercy — Compassion, forgivenessMerryn — From the Cornish saint MerrynMia — Diminutive of Maria; also 'mine'Micaela — Who is like God?Michelle — Who is like God?Mikaela — Who is like God?Milagros — MiraclesMildred — Gentle strengthMilena — Dear, graciousMilica — Dear, gracious little oneMiriam — Uncertain; often 'wished-for child' or 'bitter'Mirjana — Form of Miriam; heard as 'peace'Mirna — Beloved (Irish); peaceful (Slavic)Moira — Form of Mary; also fateMolly — Pet form of MaryMonica — Of uncertain meaningMonika — Uncertain; possibly 'advisor' or 'alone'Monserrat — Serrated mountainMontserrat — Serrated mountainMoriah — Uncertain; often 'chosen by God'Muriel — Bright seaNaarah — Girl, young womanNadia — HopeNadine — HopeNancy — GraceNaomi — Pleasantness, my delightNatalia — Born on Christmas DayNatalie — Born on Christmas DayNatasha — Born on Christmas DayNerea — Mine; or sea nymphNevena — MarigoldNicole — Victory of the peopleNina — Little girl; short for Anna-type namesNirmala — Pure, spotlessNoa — Movement; motionNoelle — ChristmasNora — Honour; short for Honora or EleanorOksana — HospitalityOlga — Holy, blessedOrla — Golden princessOrpah — Back of the neck; possibly fawnOsnat — Belonging to Neith (Egyptian goddess)Paloma — DovePaola — Small, humblePatience — Endurance, patiencePatricia — Noble, patricianPatrycja — Noble, patricianPaula — Small, humblePaulina — Small, humblePauline — Small, humblePearl — PearlPenina — PearlPerla — PearlPetra — Rock, stonePhilippa — Lover of horsesPhoebe — Bright, radiantPiedad — Piety; compassionPilar — PillarPriscilla — Ancient, venerablePrudence — Good judgement, foresightRachel — EweRadmila — Glad and dearRafaela — God has healedRamona — Wise protectorRaquel — EweRebecca — Usually explained as 'to bind, join'Regina — QueenReina — QueenRemedios — Remedies; helpRenata — Born againRenee — RebornRhoda — RoseRita — PearlRocío — DewRoisin — Little roseRosa — The rose flowerRosalba — White roseRosalia — RoseRosalie — RoseRosario — RosaryRose — Rose flowerRosemary — Dew of the seaRuth — Friend, companion (debated)Sadie — PrincessSally — PrincessSalomé — PeaceSara — Princess, noblewomanSelah — Uncertain; perhaps pause or lift upSenara — From St Senara of ZennorSeraphina — Fiery, burning oneSharon — Plain, flat landSheila — From Cecilia; 'blind'Shifra — Beautiful; to make fairShoshana — Lily; in modern Hebrew, roseSilvana — Of the forestSilvia — Of the forestSimone — She who hearsSinead — God is graciousSiobhan — God is graciousSlavica — GlorySnezana — Snowy, of the snowSocorro — Help, succourSofía — WisdomSol — SunSolange — Solemn, dignifiedSoledad — SolitudeSonia — WisdomSophia — WisdomStefania — Crown, garlandStella — StarStephanie — Crown, garlandSusan — LilySusana — LilySusannah — LilySvetlana — Light, brightSylvia — Of the forestTabitha — GazelleTalulla — Lady of abundanceTamar — Date palmTamsin — TwinTanya — Short form of TatianaTatiana — From the Roman family TatiusTatjana — From the Roman family name TatiusTeresa — Possibly 'harvester'; origin uncertainTereza — Harvester (meaning uncertain)Tessa — Short form of TeresaThea — Goddess; short for names with 'God'Theodora — Gift of GodTheresa — Possibly 'harvester'; origin uncertainTiffany — Appearance of GodTilda — Mighty in battleTrudy — Spear strengthTzipporah — BirdUrsula — Little bearUrszula — Little she-bearValentina — Strong, healthyValeria — Strong, healthy, braveValerie — Strong, healthyVera — Faith; also trueVerity — TruthVeronica — Bringer of victory; popularly 'true image'Vesna — SpringVesper — Evening, the evening starVictoria — VictoryVirginia — From the Roman Verginius family; maidenVitoria — VictoryViviana — Alive, full of lifeWinifred — Blessed reconciliation; friend of peaceXimena — Uncertain; often linked to 'listener'Yael — Mountain goat, ibexYehudit — Woman of Judah; praisedYetunde — Mother has returnedYolanda — Possibly 'violet'Yvette — YewYvonne — Yew treeZara — Usually 'blooming flower' or 'radiance'Zipporah — BirdZoe — LifeZofia — WisdomZorana — DawnZoya — LifeZulema — Usually linked to 'peace' or 'safe'Zvezdana — Star

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Abiodun — Born during a festivalAlexis — Helper, defenderAyodele — Joy has come homeBoluwatife — As God willsChisom — God goes with meDrew — Manly, strongEden — Delight, paradiseEkene — Praise, thanksgivingJean — God is graciousJordan — To flow down, descendKelechi — Thank GodLael — Belonging to GodNikita — Unconquered, victoriousOluwaseun — We thank God; God has done itOluwatobi — God is greatPaz — Fine gold; peaceReyes — KingsTemilade — The crown is mineTemitope — Mine is worthy of thanksToluwalase — Authority belongs to GodTrinidad — TrinityUchenna — God's will; the Father's thoughtVivian — Alive, lively