Modern & Classic Baby Names
Popular names with no particular religious background: English, Celtic, Germanic, Latin and other classic and modern names.
1400 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Boy names (687)
Abelardo — Origin debated; possibly 'noble and strong'Adair — Usually explained as 'oak-tree ford'Adalberto — Noble and brightAdebayo — The crown meets joyAdelard — Noble and braveAdewale — The crown has come homeAdolfo — Noble wolfAdrian — From HadriaAengus — One strength; one choiceAiden — Little fireAilill — Uncertain; perhaps 'sprite' or 'elf'Akinjide — The brave one has returnedAkinola — Valor and wealth; the brave one's honorAkinwande — The valiant one has comeAkinwumi — Valor pleases meAkio — Bright man, glorious manAlaric — Ruler of allAlbert — Noble and brightAlberto — Noble and brightAlden — Old friendAldo — Old, experiencedAldous — Old, wiseAldric — Old, wise rulerAlec — Defender of the peopleAleksander — Defender of the peopleAlexander — Defender of the peopleAlfred — Counsel of the elvesAlfredo — Elf counsel; wise counsellorAlistair — Defender of the peopleAlister — Defender of the peopleAlonso — Noble and readyAmaru — Serpent; sacred serpentAnders — Manly, strongAnderson — Son of AndrewAngus — One choice; one strengthAnibal — Grace of BaalAnsel — God's helmet, divine protectionArcadio — From ArcadiaArcher — Bowman, one who shoots with a bowArchibald — Genuine and boldArlo — Of uncertain originArmando — Army man, soldierArne — EagleArnold — Strong as an eagleArnulfo — Eagle wolfArthur — Probably bear; origin debatedArturo — Possibly bear; origin debatedArvid — Eagle treeAsbjorn — God bearAtlas — One who bears; enduranceAtticus — Of Attica; from AthensAudun — Friend of wealthAugust — Great, venerableAugusto — Venerable, majesticAugustus — Great, venerableAurelius — GoldenAustin — Venerable; contracted form of AugustineAxel — My father is peaceBabatunde — Father has returnedBaldomero — Famous rulerBaldwin — Bold friendBamidele — Follow me homeBao — Treasure, preciousBarnaby — Son of encouragementBarrett — Uncertain; possibly 'quarrelsome'Barry — Fair-hairedBaxter — BakerBeau — HandsomeBeckett — Little stream, or beakBellamy — Fine friendBen — SonBenjamin — Son of the right handBennett — BlessedBernard — Brave as a bearBertram — Bright ravenBirger — Helper, protectorBjorn — BearBlaine — Little yellow oneBlake — Dark-haired, or pale and fairBorislav — Glory in battleBowen — Son of OwenBraden — SalmonBradley — Broad clearing or meadowBrady — Possibly 'spirited'; meaning uncertainBrandon — Hill covered in broomBranimir — Defender of peaceBrantley — Steep clearing (origin uncertain)Brayan — Possibly high, nobleBrennan — Descendant of BraonánBrent — High place, hillBrian — Possibly 'high' or 'noble'Bridger — One who lived by a bridgeBroderick — Son of RhydderchBrooks — Of the streamBruce — From Brix in NormandyBruno — BrownBryan — Possibly high, nobleBryant — High, nobleByron — At the cowshedsCade — Uncertain; possibly 'round, lumpy'Caden — Uncertain; often linked to 'battle'Caius — Possibly 'rejoice'; meaning uncertainCallahan — Descendant of CeallachánCalvin — Little bald oneCamden — Valley with enclosuresCameron — Crooked noseCampbell — Crooked mouthCandido — White, pure, sincereCarl — Free manCarlisle — Fort of LuguvaliumCarlos — Free manCarlton — Settlement of free peasantsCarsten — Follower of ChristCarter — Transporter of goods by cartCaspian — Of the Caspian SeaCassius — Of uncertain meaning; perhaps 'hollow'Cathal — Battle rulerCecil — Blind; or from Welsh SeisyllCedric — Uncertain; literary inventionCestmir — Honour and peaceChad — Origin uncertain; possibly 'battle'Chandler — Candle maker or sellerCharles — Free manChase — Hunter; the chaseChester — Fortress, Roman campChirag — Lamp, lightClarence — Of Clare (a place name)Clark — Clerk, scholarClaude — From the Roman Claudius; lameClay — Clay; from clay landClayton — Settlement on clay landClifford — Ford by a cliffClifton — Settlement by a cliffClinton — English place name; settlementClive — Cliff, slopeClyde — From the River ClydeCody — Helpful (from an Irish surname)Colby — Koli's farm or settlementCole — Swarthy, coal-dark; or from NicholasColin — Young pup; or 'victory of the people'Collin — Young pup; 'victory of the people'Colton — Cola's settlementConal — Strong wolfConnor — Lover of hounds (debated)Conrad — Bold counselCooper — Barrel makerCorbin — RavenCorey — Uncertain; from a surnameCormac — Charioteer (debated)Craig — Rock, cragCrew — A team working togetherCrosby — Village with a crossCuauhtémoc — Descending eagleCurtis — Courteous, politeCésar — Possibly 'hairy'; origin debatedDagfinn — Day; FinnDaiki — Great radianceDaisuke — Great helpDale — ValleyDalibor — Fights far awayDallas — Meadow dwelling (place name)Dalton — Settlement in the valleyDamir — Gives peaceDamon — To tameDane — From Denmark; a DaneDarian — Possibly 'holding firm the good'Dario — He who holds firm the goodDarius — He who holds firm to the goodDarragh — Oak treeDarren — Of uncertain meaningDarwin — Dear friendDashiel — From the surname de ChielDashiell — Uncertain; possibly from de ChielDavis — Son of DavidDawson — Son of Daw (David)Dean — ValleyDempsey — Descendant of the proud oneDerek — Ruler of the peopleDesmond — From South MunsterDexter — DyerDiarmuid — Usually explained as 'without envy'Dixon — Son of DickDonahue — Descendant of Donnchadh, brown warriorDonald — World rulerDonovan — Dark-haired chiefDorian — Of the Dorians; from DorisDouglas — Dark river, dark waterDragan — Dear, preciousDrake — DragonDuane — Little dark oneDuc — Virtue, moral goodnessDuncan — Brown-haired chiefDusan — Soul, spiritDustin — Thor's stoneDylan — Great tide; son of the seaEamon — Wealthy protectorEarl — Nobleman, warriorEbbe — Boar; or a short form of EsbjørnEdgar — Wealthy spearEdison — Son of Edward or AdamEdmund — Prosperous protectorEdvard — Wealthy guardianEdward — Wealthy guardianEdwin — Rich friendEgil — Debated; possibly 'edge' or 'awe'Eiji — Excellent second son; prosperityEilif — Ever living, immortalEinar — Lone warriorEliot — From Elias; 'my God is Yahweh'Elliot — My God is the LordElliott — My God is the LordEllis — The Lord is God; possibly benevolentEmile — Rival, eager to excelEmiliano — Of the Aemilius family; possibly rivalEmmett — Whole, universalEmrys — ImmortalEnzo — Short form of Lorenzo or VincenzoEric — Eternal or sole rulerErick — Eternal rulerErling — Descendant of a noblemanErnest — Serious, resoluteErnesto — Serious, resoluteEugene — Well-born, nobleEvan — God is graciousEverard — Brave as a boarEverett — Brave as a boarEwan — Born of the yew; possibly well-bornFabian — Of the Fabius family; bean growerFabricio — CraftsmanFelix — Happy, fortunateFergus — Man of vigourFinch — Small songbirdFinley — Fair warriorFinn — Fair, whiteFinnegan — FairFintan — White fire, or fair ancient oneFitzgerald — Son of GeraldFlavio — Golden, yellow-hairedFletcher — Arrow makerFloyd — Grey-hairedFlynn — Son of the ruddy oneFolarin — Walk with wealthForbes — Field, districtFord — River crossingForest — WoodlandForrest — Dweller near the woodsFoster — Forester; possibly foster parentFrank — Free; a FrankFranklin — Free landholderFraser — Uncertain; possibly strawberryFrederick — Peaceful rulerFrode — Wise, learnedFumio — Literary man, man of lettersGabe — God is my strengthGael — Generous lord (Breton); a GaelGage — Pledge, oathGalen — Calm, sereneGallagher — Foreign helperGard — Enclosure, farmGareth — Gentle; possibly 'gentleness'Garrett — Spear strength; spear ruleGarrison — Son of Garret; or a fortified postGary — SpearGavin — Possibly 'white hawk'Gene — Well-born, nobleGenki — Energetic, full of lifeGenta — Depends on kanji; e.g. 'source' and 'great'Genzo — Source; third sonGeoffrey — Usually explained as 'peace'Gerald — Spear rule; ruler with the spearGerardo — Brave with the spearGibson — Son of Gib (Gilbert)Gil — Joy, rejoicingGilbert — Bright pledgeGilberto — Bright pledgeGlen — ValleyGlenn — ValleyGoran — Mountain man; highlanderGordon — Possibly 'great hill'Grady — Noble, illustriousGraeme — Gravelly homesteadGraham — Gravelly homesteadGrant — Great, tallGrayson — Son of the steward (reeve)Greyson — Son of the stewardGriffin — From Gruffudd; also the mythical beastGriffith — Usually explained as 'strong lord'Grover — One who lives by a groveGudmund — God's protectionGuilherme — Resolute protectorGuillermo — Resolute protectorGulliver — GluttonGunnar — Battle warriorGus — Great, venerable (as Augustus)Gustavo — Staff of the GeatsHaakon — High son; noble descendantHaku — White, pureHale — From the nook or hollowHalfdan — Half DaneHamilton — Flat-topped hillHamish — Supplanter (form of James)Hampton — Home settlementHank — Ruler of the home (as Henry)Harald — Army rulerHardy — Bold, braveHarlan — Hare land; rocky landHarold — Army rulerHarris — Son of HarryHarrison — Son of HarryHart — Stag, male deerHartley — Stag clearing, deer meadowHaruki — Spring tree; shining springHarvey — Battle-worthyHayate — Gale, swift windHayato — Falcon personHayes — Enclosed land, hedged areaHeath — HeathlandHector — Holding fast, steadfastHeitor — Holding fast; steadfastHelge — Holy, blessedHendrix — Son of Hendrik; ruler of the homeHenrique — Ruler of the homeHenry — Ruler of the homeHerbert — Bright armyHerman — Army man, warriorHideaki — Excellent and brightHiroshi — Generous; widespread, prosperousHjalmar — Helmeted warriorHolden — Hollow valleyHomer — Hostage, pledge (debated)Horace — From the Roman Horatius familyHoracio — From the Roman clan HoratiusHoratio — From the Roman clan HoratiusHorst — Thicket, wooded hillHoward — Uncertain; possibly 'brave heart'Hudson — Son of HuddeHugo — Mind, heart, spiritHumphrey — Peaceful warriorHunter — One who huntsIchiro — First sonIgor — Warrior of Ing; protected by IngIngvar — Warrior of IngInti — SunIrving — From Irvine (place name)Isamu — Courage, braveryIttetsu — Single-minded, steadfastIvar — Bow warriorJace — Healer (as a form of Jason)Jack — God is graciousJackson — Son of JackJames — Supplanter; held by the heelJameson — Son of JamesJared — Descent; one who descendsJarl — Chieftain, noblemanJaromir — Fierce peace; spring and peaceJarrett — Spear-strongJarvis — From Gervase; possibly spear servantJason — HealerJasper — Treasurer, keeper of treasureJay — Victory (Sanskrit); jay bird (English)Jayden — Modern coinage; no fixed meaningJefferson — Son of JeffreyJeffrey — Peace; possibly 'pledge of peace'Jensen — Son of JensJeremy — God will exaltJericho — Moon city or fragrant (debated)Jett — Jet black stoneJin — Benevolence, humanenessJiro — Second sonJohn — God is graciousJonas — DoveJulian — Of the Julius familyJulio — From the Roman clan JuliusJustin — Just, fairKaito — Sea and the Big Dipper (one spelling)Kane — Little battler (traditional)Karl — Free manKayode — He brought joy homeKazimir — Destroyer of peace; proclaimer of peaceKeaton — From a place-name; perhaps hawk townKeegan — Descendant of Aodhagán; little fireKeith — Wood, forestKellan — Uncertain; often 'slender' or 'bright'Kendrick — Royal ruler; high championKenji — Healthy, strong second sonKenneth — Born of fire; handsomeKenshin — Humility and faithKensho — Seeing one's true nature; also 'wise, distinguished'Kent — Edge, border; the county of KentKenzo — Healthy, strong third sonKetil — Kettle, cauldron; helmetKevin — Gentle, kind birth; handsomeKian — Ancient (Irish); kings (Persian)Kieran — Little dark oneKingston — The king's settlementKirk — ChurchKnox — Round hillKnut — KnotKofi — Born on FridayKoji — Often 'second son' with a positive kanjiKolbein — Coal leg; dark boneKonrad — Bold counselKwame — Born on SaturdayKwesi — Born on SundayKyle — Narrow strait, channelLachlan — From the land of lochsLamont — Lawman, lawgiverLance — Land; also 'lance, spear'Landon — Long hillLane — Narrow road, pathwayLangston — Long stoneLarkin — Little fierce oneLars — From Laurentum; crowned with laurelLautaro — Swift hawkLawson — Son of LawrenceLeander — Lion-manLech — Pole; legendary founder of PolandLeif — Heir, descendantLeland — Fallow land, meadowLennox — Place of elmsLeo — LionLeon — LionLeonel — Little lionLeopold — Bold peopleLester — From LeicesterLev — Heart (Hebrew); lion (Russian)Lewis — Famous warriorLiam — Will-helmet, determined protectorLincoln — Lake settlementLinus — Flax; also a Greek lamentLionel — Young lionLloyd — Grey, grey-hairedLogan — Little hollowLorcan — Little fierce oneLouis — Famous in battleLuca — Man from LucaniaLucas — Man from LucaniaLudovic — Famous warriorLysander — Freer of menMagnus — GreatManning — Son of MannMarcel — Little warrior; dedicated to MarsMarcelo — Little Marcus; of MarsMarcus — Probably 'of Mars'Mario — From the Roman Marius familyMarshall — Horse servant, horse keeperMasashi — Upright will, righteousMason — Stone workerMaurice — Moorish, dark-skinnedMaximilian — GreatestMaximo — GreatestMaximus — GreatestMaxwell — Mack's well or poolMercer — Merchant, traderMerrick — Dark, Moorish (form of Maurice)Merritt — From the boundary gateMilan — Union, meetingMiles — Uncertain; often explained as 'soldier'Milos — Gracious, dearMilton — Mill town or middle townMinato — Harbour, portMiroslav — Peace and gloryMitchell — Who is like God? (from Michael)Montague — Pointed hillMontgomery — Mountain of GumarichMorris — Dark-skinned, MoorishMurilo — Little wallMurray — Seaside settlementNahuel — JaguarNaoki — Upright tree, honestNash — At the ash treeNed — Wealthy guardian (from Edward)Neil — Champion; possibly cloud or passionateNelson — Son of NeilNeville — New townNiall — Champion; possibly cloud or passionateNico — Victory of the peopleNigel — Champion; often linked to 'dark'Njal — From Irish Niall; perhaps 'champion'Nnamdi — My father is aliveNolan — Descendant of Nuallán; noble or championNorman — NorthmanNéstor — Homecoming (debated)Oberon — Elf rulerObinna — Father's heartOctavio — EighthOdd — Point, tip of a bladeOddvar — Spear-point warriorOisin — Little deerOladele — Wealth has come homeOlav — Ancestor's heir, descendantOleander — The oleander shrubOleg — Holy, blessedOliver — Olive tree (traditional explanation)Olivier — Olive treeOrion — Name of the hunter in Greek mythOrlando — Famous landOrson — Bear cubOsamu — To govern; to study, disciplineOsborne — God-bear; divine bearOscar — Deer lover; or god's spearOswald — Divine powerOtavio — EighthOtis — Wealth, fortuneOtto — Wealth, fortuneOwen — Possibly 'well-born'; also 'young warrior'Palmer — Pilgrim carrying a palmParker — Park keeperPaxton — Settlement of PæccPearce — RockPenn — Enclosure; hillPercival — Knight of the GrailPeregrine — Traveller, pilgrimPerry — Pear treePhuc — Blessing, good fortunePierce — RockPiers — Rock, stonePorter — GatekeeperPreston — Priest's settlementProspero — Prosperous, fortunateQuan — Army; also lord, rulerQuentin — FifthQuincy — From Quincy; estate of QuintusQuinlan — Descendant of the graceful oneRadoslav — Joyful gloryRafferty — Prosperity-wielderRagnar — Warrior of the gods' counselRaiden — Thunder and lightningRaleigh — Red clearing, or roe-deer meadowRalph — Wolf counselRamiro — Famous counselRamon — Wise protectorRamsey — Wild-garlic islandRandall — Shield wolfRandolph — Shield wolfRaoul — Wolf counselRatko — Warrior; of warRaymond — Wise protectorRaúl — Wolf counselRedmond — Counsel and protectionReece — Ardour, enthusiasmReed — Red-hairedReginald — Ruler with counselReid — Red, red-hairedReinaldo — Wise ruler; counsel and powerRemington — Settlement by the boundary streamRemy — Oarsman, rowerRen — Lotus (with other meanings by kanji)Renzo — From Laurentum; laurelRex — KingRhett — Advice, counselRhys — Ardour, enthusiasmRicardo — Brave rulerRichard — Brave ruler, powerful leaderRigoberto — Bright ruler; bright with powerRiku — Land (with other meanings by kanji)Robert — Bright fameRoberto — Bright fameRoderick — Famous rulerRodney — Island near clearings, or Hroda's islandRodrigo — Famous rulerRoger — Famous spearRohan — Ascending, risingRoland — Famous throughout the landRolando — Famous landRoman — Of Rome, a RomanRonald — Ruler's counselRonan — Little sealRoscoe — Roe deer woodRoss — Headland, promontoryRoy — RedRuairi — Red kingRufus — Red-hairedRune — Secret lore; a runeRupert — Bright fameRussel — Little red oneRussell — Little red oneRyan — Little king (debated)Ryota — Clear, bright, and greatRyuichi — Dragon, first sonSaburo — Third sonScott — A Scot, a GaelSegun — Victory; conquerorSeiji — Depends on kanji, e.g. sincere second sonShane — God is graciousSheldon — Steep-sided valleyShepherd — Sheep herderShin — Truth, faith, or extension (by kanji)Shoji — Bright second son; varies by kanjiShota — Soaring and great (by kanji)Sigurd — Victory guardianSigvald — Victory rulerSlobodan — Free; freedomSnorre — Onslaught, attackSoren — Stern, severeSpencer — Steward, dispenser of provisionsStanislav — Becoming gloriousStanley — Stony clearing, stony meadowStellan — Usually explained as calmSterling — Genuine, of high qualityStewart — Steward, keeper of the householdStuart — Steward, household guardianSturla — Restless; one who stirs things upSullivan — Dark-eyed; hawk-eyedSvein — Young man, boySvetozar — Bright light; radiant dawnTadashi — Correct, righteous; loyalTadhg — Poet, philosopherTakeshi — Warrior, martial; strongTakumi — Artisan, master craftsmanTamilselvan — Treasure of TamilTanner — Leather tannerTate — CheerfulTavish — Twin (Gaelic form of Thomas)Terrence — From the Roman family TerentiusThatcher — Roof thatcherTheron — HunterThierry — Ruler of the peopleThorbjorn — Thor's bearThorsten — Thor's stoneTiernan — Little lordTobin — God is goodTodd — FoxTomislav — Glory through struggleToralf — Thor's wolfTorgrim — Thor's mask, Thor's helmetTormod — Thor's courage, Thor's mindTorvald — Ruled by Thor; Thor's rulerTravis — Toll-taker at a crossingTrent — Flooding river; trespasserTrevor — Large settlement, big homesteadTri — Wisdom, intelligenceTristan — Usually linked to 'tumult' or 'sad'Troy — From Troy; possibly 'foot soldier'Trygve — Trustworthy, trueTucker — Fuller of clothTunde — Has returned; comes againTupac — Royal, splendidTurner — One who works a latheTyler — Tile maker, tilerUlf — WolfUlises — Wrathful (debated)Ulysses — Possibly 'wrathful' or 'hated'Valerio — Strong, healthyVance — Dweller by the fenVaughn — Small, youngerVelimir — Great peaceVernon — Place of alder treesVictor — Conqueror, victorViggo — War, battleViktor — Conqueror, victorVincent — ConqueringVinicius — Of wine; of the Vinicius familyVirgilio — From the Roman clan VergiliusVladislav — Ruler of gloryVojislav — Glory in warWade — Ford, river crossingWalker — Cloth fullerWallace — Foreigner; WelshmanWalter — Ruler of the armyWarner — Army guardWarren — Game park; or from a Norman placeWaylon — From Wayland, the legendary smithWayne — Wagon makerWayra — WindWells — Springs, wellsWendell — Usually explained as wandererWesley — Western meadowWeston — Western townWilbur — Possibly 'wild boar' or 'willed fortress'Wilder — Wild, untamedWilliam — Resolute protectorWillis — Son of WillWinston — Friend's settlementWolfgang — Path of the wolfWyatt — Brave in warXander — Defender of the peopleYamato — Great harmony; old name of JapanYasuhiro — Peaceful and broadYasuo — Peaceful, healthy manYoshi — Good, fortunate, righteousZane — Uncertain; often linked to JohnZbigniew — To dispel angerZdravko — HealthyZeke — God strengthensZen — MeditationZoran — Dawn; born at daybreak Girl names (654)
Abeni — We asked for herAbril — AprilAda — NobleAdaeze — Princess; king's daughterAdalyn — NobleAdaora — Daughter of all the peopleAddison — Son of AdamAdelaide — Noble kindAdele — NobleAdelina — NobleAdeline — NobleAdenike — The crown is cherishedAdriana — From HadriaAiko — Beloved child, child of loveAileen — Possibly 'light'; a form of EibhlínAilen — Ember, glowing coalAinsley — Clearing by a hermitageAisling — Dream, visionAkemi — Bright beautyAkua — Born on WednesdayAlaia — Joyful, happyAlana — Possibly 'child' or 'little rock'Alberta — Noble and brightAleesha — Noble (by way of Alice)Aleksandra — Defender of the peopleAlessandra — Defender of the peopleAlessia — DefenderAlexandra — Defender of the peopleAlice — Noble kindAlicia — NobleAlisha — Noble (as a form of Alicia)Alison — Noble; little AliceAllegra — Cheerful, livelyAlondra — LarkAlthea — Healing, wholesomeAlvild — Elf battleAlvina — Noble friend; elf friendAlyssa — Noble; or the alyssum flowerAmabel — LovableAmalia — Work; industriousAmanda — Worthy of loveAmara — Grace; immortalAmaryllis — To sparkleAmaya — The end; high place (debated)Amber — Amber, the golden gemstoneAmelia — Work, effort; industriousAmelie — Hard-workingAmy — BelovedAnemone — WindflowerAnika — Grace; a form of AnnaAnnabel — Possibly 'lovable'; often linked to grace and beautyAnnabelle — Possibly 'lovable'; often linked to grace and beautyAnnie — Grace; pet form of Anne or AnnaAnnika — Grace, favourAnsley — Clearing by the hermitageAntonia — Of the Antonius familyAnwen — Very fair, blessedAoife — Beautiful, radiantApril — The month of April; perhaps 'to open'Arabella — Possibly 'yielding to prayer'Aria — Air; a solo song in operaAriadna — Most holy, very pureAriadne — Most holy, utterly pureAriane — Most holyArielle — Lion of GodArwen — Noble maidenAshley — Ash tree clearingAshlyn — Ash tree; possibly 'dream, vision'Astri — Divinely beautifulAstrid — Divinely beautifulAthena — Name of the goddess of wisdomAudrey — Noble strengthAugusta — Great, venerableAurelia — GoldenAurelie — GoldenAurora — DawnAutumn — The autumn seasonAyame — Iris flowerAyelen — Joy, happinessBeatrice — She who brings happinessBeatrix — Voyager; blessedBelinda — Of uncertain meaning; often 'beautiful'Bella — BeautifulBerenice — Bringer of victoryBeth — Short for Elizabeth; 'house'Bethan — God is my oathBetty — God is my oathBeverly — Beaver streamBianca — White, fairBlanca — White, pureBlanche — White, fairBlathnat — Little flowerBlythe — Cheerful, happyBodil — Battle remedyBonnie — Pretty, attractiveBorghild — Fortified battleBozena — Divine; blessed by GodBraelyn — Modern blend; 'brae' means hillsideBranka — Defender, protectorBrenda — Possibly 'sword'Brenna — Uncertain; feminine of BrennanBrianna — High, nobleBrielle — From Gabrielle: God is my strengthBrisa — BreezeBristol — Place by the bridgeBronte — Thunder; from an Irish surnameBronwyn — White or fair breastBrooke — Small streamBryony — A climbing vineCadence — Rhythm, flow of soundCaitlin — Pure (via Katherine)Calista — Most beautifulCambria — WalesCamila — Young attendant at religious ritesCamilla — Young attendant at religious ritesCamille — Young ceremonial attendantCandace — Queen; royal title of KushCaoimhe — Gentle, beautiful, preciousCara — Friend; dear, belovedCarissa — Dear one; graceCarla — Free womanCarlotta — Free womanCarol — Free woman; joyful songCarolina — Free womanCaroline — Free womanCarolyn — Free womanCarys — LoveCassandra — Meaning debated; perhaps 'shining upon men'Cassia — Cinnamon-like spiceCassidy — Possibly curly-hairedCeleste — HeavenlyCeline — HeavenlyCerys — LoveCharlotte — Free womanChelsea — Chalk landing placeCheryl — Dear one, belovedChiyo — A thousand generationsChloe — Young green shootChompu — Rose appleCielo — Sky; heavenCitlali — StarClaire — Clear, brightClara — Clear, bright, famousClarice — Bright, clearClaudia — From the Roman Claudius familyClementine — Merciful, gentleClodagh — From the River ClodaghClover — Clover plantColette — Victory of the peopleColleen — GirlCollins — Son of Colin; young warriorConstance — Steadfast, constantConstanza — Constant, steadfastCora — MaidenCoral — Coral, the sea growthCoraline — Coral; a variant of CarolineCordelia — Heart (meaning debated)Corinne — MaidenCornelia — From the Cornelius familyCosette — Little thingCosima — Order, harmonyCrystal — Clear crystal, iceCynthia — Woman from Mount KynthosDagmara — Day maiden; bright maidenDagny — New dayDahlia — Dahlia flowerDaisy — Day's eye (the daisy flower)Danica — Morning starDao — Peach blossomDaphne — Laurel treeDarina — GiftDavina — BelovedDawn — DaybreakDeirdre — Uncertain; often 'sorrowful'Delaney — Dark challenger; from the alder groveDelfina — Of Delphi; dolphinDelia — From DelosDelilah — Delicate; possibly 'languishing'Della — NobleDelphine — Woman of Delphi; dolphinDesanka — Fortunate; right handDesiree — DesiredDiana — Divine, heavenlyDonna — LadyDora — GiftDragana — Dear, preciousDubravka — Oak groveEdda — Great-grandmother; poetryEfua — Born on FridayEileen — Possibly 'light'; Irish form of Evelyn or HelenEira — Mercy, help; in Welsh 'snow'Eithne — Kernel, grainElaine — Form of Helen; often 'light'Eleanor — Origin uncertain; often 'the other Aenor'Eleonora — Of uncertain origin; often linked to 'light'Elinor — Origin uncertain; form of EleanorElla — All, complete; meaning debatedEllen — Form of Helen; often 'light'Ellery — Cheerful, joyfulElodie — Foreign wealthEloise — Possibly healthy, wideElowen — Elm treeElsa — God is my oathElvira — Usually explained as 'true' or 'all-protecting'Ember — Glowing coal, sparkEmbla — Debated; possibly 'elm' or 'vine'Emi — Blessing and beautyEmiko — Blessed, beautiful childEmilia — Rival, eager to excelEmily — Rival, eager to excelEmma — Whole, universalEmmeline — Industrious, hard-workingEnid — Soul, lifeErica — Eternal rulerEréndira — Usually explained as 'smiling one'Esmae — Esteemed, lovedEsmeralda — EmeraldEstella — StarEstelle — StarEthel — NobleEtta — Ruler of the homeEugenia — Well-born, nobleEvelyn — Uncertain; possibly 'desired'Everly — Boar clearing, boar meadowFaina — Shining, radiantFallon — Leader, rulerFaye — Fairy; possibly faithFelicity — Happiness, good fortuneFern — Fern plantFernanda — Bold voyagerFfion — Foxglove; roseFiona — Fair, whiteFionnuala — White shoulderFlor — FlowerFlora — FlowerFlorence — Flourishing, prosperousFlorencia — Flourishing, blossomingFolake — Cherished with wealthFrances — Free one; from FranceFrederica — Peaceful rulerFreja — LadyFreya — Lady, noblewomanFrida — PeaceFumi — Writing, literatureFumiko — Child of literatureGail — Short for Abigail; 'my father's joy'Gemma — Gem, precious stoneGeorgia — Farmer; feminine of GeorgeGeraldine — Ruler with the spearGillian — Youthful; of the Julius familyGisela — PledgeGiselle — PledgeGiulia — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Gladys — Possibly 'country' or 'ruler'Gordana — Proud, dignifiedGrainne — Uncertain; perhaps linked to grainGrazyna — BeautifulGreer — WatchfulGreta — PearlGroa — GrowingGry — DawnGudrun — Battle secretGuinevere — White, fair; perhaps 'fair and smooth'Gunnhild — Battle, warGunnvor — Cautious in battleGwendolen — Possibly 'white ring'Gwendolyn — Fair, blessed ringHana — Flower; happiness, blissHanako — Flower childHannelore — Combination of Hanne and LoreHarlow — Army hill, rock hillHarper — Harp playerHarriet — Ruler of the homeHaruka — Distant, far-off; spring flowerHaven — Safe place, harbourHazel — Hazel treeHeather — Heather plantHeidi — Noble kindHelen — Torch; bright lightHelena — Torch; bright lightHelene — Form of Helen; often 'light'Helga — Holy, blessedHenrietta — Ruler of the homeHermione — Linked to the god HermesHervor — Cautious warriorHikari — Light, radianceHilda — BattleHildur — BattleHimari — Sunny, sunflower-likeHolly — The holly treeHotaru — FireflyHulda — Hidden, secret; (Hebrew) weaselIchika — One flower; also 'strawberry flower'Ida — Work, labour; industriousIdun — Usually explained as 'ever young, renewal'Ife — LoveIllari — Dawn; to shineIlona — Usually linked to HelenImogen — Maiden (probably)Inga — Guarded by the god IngIngrid — Beautiful, favoured by IngIone — Violet (traditionally)Iris — RainbowIrma — Whole, universalIsadora — Gift of IsisIsla — From Islay (the island)Isolde — Of debated meaning; the legendary belovedItzel — Usually explained as 'rainbow lady'Ivy — The ivy plantIxchel — Name of a Maya moon goddessIzumi — Spring, fountainJacqueline — Supplanter; may God protectJadranka — Of the Adriatic SeaJane — God is graciousJanet — God is graciousJasmine — Jasmine flowerJazmín — Jasmine flowerJennifer — Fair, white; smoothJessamine — Jasmine flowerJessamy — JasmineJessica — Possibly 'God beholds'Joanna — God is graciousJocelyn — Of the Gauts (a Germanic tribe)Johanna — God is graciousJorunn — Horse and loveJosie — God will addJoy — Joy, happiness, delightJoyce — Lord (from Breton iud)Julia — Of the Julius familyJuliana — Of the Julius familyJulie — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Julieta — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Juliette — Little JuliaJune — The month of JuneJuniper — Juniper tree, evergreenKaede — Maple treeKahina — Priestess, seeressKaia — Pure (via Katherine); also 'earth'Kanon — Flower soundKaren — PureKarina — Pure (via Katherine); dearKarla — Free womanKasumi — Mist, hazeKate — Short for Katherine; often 'pure'Katrina — Form of KatherineKay — Pet form of K-namesKayla — Of debated originKayo — Beautiful generationKayra — Grace, kindness, favourKazumi — Harmonious beautyKeiko — Blessed childKeira — Little dark oneKendall — Valley of the River KentKenya — Named after the country KenyaKerensa — LoveKiara — Bright, clear; or little dark oneKiku — ChrysanthemumKinsley — Cyne's meadow; royal clearingKira — Lady, mistressKirsty — Follower of ChristKohana — Little flowerKozue — Treetop, branch tipsKusi — Joy, happinessLandry — Ruler of the landLarissa — Possibly 'citadel'Lark — SongbirdLaura — Laurel, bay treeLaurel — Laurel tree, victoryLauren — From Laurentum; laurelLavender — Lavender flowerLavinia — Woman of LaviniumLeighton — Leek garden, herb gardenLena — Light (via Helena); also 'of Magdala'Lennon — Lover, sweetheartLenora — Form of Eleanor; of uncertain meaningLeona — LionessLeonora — Short form of EleanorLesley — Possibly 'holly garden'Leticia — Joy, happinessLiesel — God is my oathLilian — Lily; possibly from ElizabethLiliana — LilyLilias — LilyLilith — Night spiritLillian — Lily; pet form of ElizabethLily — Lily flowerLinda — Soft, tender; also 'pretty'Linh — Spirit, soul; gentle bell soundLisa — God is my oathLiv — Protection; heard as 'life'Ljiljana — LilyLjubica — Violet (flower); from the Slavic word for loveLola — Sorrows (from Dolores)Lorelei — Name of the legendary Rhine rock and sirenLorena — From LorraineLorraine — From LorraineLotus — Lotus flowerLouisa — Famous in battleLouise — Famous in battleLucero — Bright star; morning starLuciana — LightLucille — LightLucinda — LightLucy — LightLuisa — Famous in battleLuna — MoonLynn — Lake, poolLyra — LyreMabel — LovableMae — Pet form of Mary or Margaret; MayMaeve — She who intoxicatesMagnhild — Mighty battle; strength in battleMagnolia — The magnolia flowerMaisie — Pearl (via Margaret)Maite — BelovedMaki — True hope; true chronicleMalee — JasmineManami — Love and beautyMarcela — Little Marcus; of MarsMarcella — Of Mars; little warriorMaren — Of the seaMargot — PearlMarina — Of the seaMarlene — Contraction of Maria MagdalenaMarlowe — Remnant of a lake; drained lakeMartina — Of Mars; warlikeMasako — Elegant, refined childMathilde — Mighty in battleMatilda — Mighty in battleMatilde — Mighty in battleMaxine — GreatestMaya — Illusion, divine creative powerMayu — RiverMegan — PearlMegumi — Blessing, graceMelissa — Honey beeMelody — Song, tuneMeredith — Great lord; possibly sea lordMerryn — From the Cornish saint MerrynMia — Diminutive of Maria; also 'mine'Midori — GreenMika — Beautiful fragrance (with kanji 美香)Miku — Future; beautiful sky (with kanji 美空)Milena — Dear, graciousMillaray — Golden flowerMillicent — Strong in workMira — Ocean; also peace, wonderfulMirabel — Wonderful, marvellousMiranda — Worthy of admirationMirna — Beloved (Irish); peaceful (Slavic)Misaki — Beautiful blossomMoira — Form of Mary; also fateMolly — Pet form of MaryMonika — Uncertain; possibly 'advisor' or 'alone'Muireann — Sea-white; fair as the seaMuriel — Bright seaMyra — Admirable; often linked to myrrhMyrtle — Myrtle shrubNadia — HopeNancy — GraceNanna — Daring; possibly 'mother'Natalie — Born on Christmas DayNatsuko — Summer childNayeli — Often said to mean 'I love you'Nell — Light (from Helen)Nelly — Diminutive of Eleanor, Helen or EllenNerea — Mine; or sea nymphNerida — Often said to mean water lily or blossomNerissa — Possibly 'sea nymph'Nevena — MarigoldNgoc — Jade, precious gemNiamh — Bright, radiantNina — Little girl; short for Anna-type namesNneka — Mother is supremeNora — Honour; short for Honora or EleanorNoriko — Child of law or rule (varies with kanji)Norma — Possibly 'rule, standard'Nova — NewNuala — White shoulderObioma — Good heart; kind-heartedOctavia — EighthOdette — Wealth, prosperityOfelia — Help, benefitOlayinka — Wealth surrounds meOlive — Olive treeOlivia — Olive treeOpal — Opal gemstoneOphelia — Help, benefitOra — LightOriana — Usually linked to gold or the dawnOrla — Golden princessPadme — In the lotus; lotusPaige — Young servant, pagePamela — Possibly 'all honey'Pari — FairyPearl — PearlPenelope — Weaver; possibly 'duck'Perla — PearlPhilippa — Lover of horsesPhoebe — Bright, radiantPhyllis — Foliage, leafyPiper — Pipe playerPoppy — Poppy flowerPortia — From the Roman Porcius familyPresley — Priest's meadowPrimrose — First rose; the spring flowerQori — GoldRadmila — Glad and dearRagna — Counsel of the godsRagnhild — Counsel of the gods in battleRamona — Wise protectorRandi — Beautiful counsel of the godsRayen — FlowerReese — Ardour, enthusiasmReiko — Lovely childReina — QueenRhea — Possibly 'flowing' or 'earth'Roberta — Bright fameRochelle — Little rockRoisin — Little roseRomilly — From the French place name RomillyRosalba — White roseRosalie — RoseRosalind — Gentle horse; later 'pretty rose'Rosamund — Horse protectionRose — Rose flowerRosemary — Dew of the seaRowena — Possibly 'fame and joy' or 'white spear'Ruby — Red gemstoneSabrina — From the River SevernSachi — Happiness, good fortuneSachiko — Happy, fortunate childSade — Honor confers a crownSadie — PrincessSaga — Story, taleSakura — Cherry blossomSamantha — Of uncertain originSandra — Defender of menSaoirse — Freedom, libertySatabdi — CenturySayuri — Small lily (in its common spelling)Scarlett — Scarlet redScout — Watcher, one who listensSelena — MoonSelene — MoonSelina — Moon (from Greek Selene)Senara — From St Senara of ZennorSerena — Calm, serene, clearSetsuko — Temperate child; child of the seasonShirley — Bright clearingSienna — From Siena; reddish-brownSigne — New victorySigrid — Beautiful victorySilvana — Of the forestSilvia — Of the forestSimone — She who hearsSiri — Beautiful victorySisa — FlowerSlavica — GlorySloane — Raider; of the hostSnezana — Snowy, of the snowSol — SunSolange — Solemn, dignifiedSolveig — Sun strengthSophia — WisdomSorcha — Bright, radiantSteinvor — Stone; watchful, carefulStella — StarSumaq — Beautiful, lovelySumi — Clear, pureSumiko — Clear, pure childSumire — Violet (flower)Suzy — LilySvanhild — Swan battleSvetlana — Light, brightSylvia — Of the forestTalia — Dew of GodTalulla — Lady of abundanceTamiko — Child of the people; child of plentyTamsin — TwinTania — Short form of TatianaTanith — Name of the Carthaginian goddess TanitTanya — Short form of TatianaTara — Star; she who carries acrossTeagan — Little poet, little philosopherTeruko — Shining, radiant childTessa — Short form of TeresaThea — Goddess; short for names with 'God'Thelma — Possibly 'will, wish'Thora — Of Thor; thunderThordis — Thor's goddess; Thor's spiritThyra — Thor's sanctuary (debated)Tiana — Short form of Christiana or TatianaTiffany — Appearance of GodTilda — Mighty in battleTina — Diminutive of Christina, Martina and similarTitilayo — Eternal happinessTomoko — Wise child; friendly childToril — Thor's battleTove — Beautiful Thor; beloved of ThorTracy — From the place Tracy; possibly 'of Thracius'Trinh — Chaste, virtuousTrisha — Thirst, longing; or nobleTurid — Thor's beautyUlfhild — Wolf battleUmeko — Plum-blossom childUnity — OnenessValdis — Goddess of the slainValeria — Strong, healthy, braveValerie — Strong, healthyVanesa — Invented literary nameVanessa — Name coined by Jonathan SwiftVera — Faith; also trueVerity — TruthVesna — SpringVesper — Evening, the evening starVictoria — VictoryVigdis — War goddess; battle spiritViola — Violet (flower)Violet — Violet flower; purpleVioleta — Violet flowerVirginia — From the Roman Verginius family; maidenVitoria — VictoryViviana — Alive, full of lifeVivienne — Alive, livelyWakaba — Young, fresh leavesWanda — Of uncertain meaningWaverly — Meadow of quivering aspensWendy — Friend (popular explanation)Whitney — White islandWilhelmina — Resolute protectorWilla — Will, determination; protectionWillow — Willow treeWren — Wren (small songbird)Xanthe — Golden, yellowXena — Stranger, guestXiomara — Origin uncertain; possibly 'famous in battle'Xóchitl — FlowerYewande — Mother has come backYoko — Sunlight child; ocean childYuki — Snow; happinessYumeka — Dream flowerYumiko — Beautiful child (varies by kanji)Yvonne — Yew treeZara — Usually 'blooming flower' or 'radiance'Zaya — Fate, destinyZelda — Grey battle; also blessedZinnia — The zinnia flowerZiva — Radiance, splendourZoe — LifeZola — Calm, tranquilZorana — DawnZulema — Usually linked to 'peace' or 'safe'Zvezdana — Star Unisex names (59)
Abiodun — Born during a festivalAlexis — Helper, defenderAn — Peace, safetyArden — High; from the Forest of ArdenAubrey — Elf rulerAvery — Elf rulerBailey — Bailiff, stewardBlair — Plain, fieldBriar — Thorny wild rose bushBrogan — Little shoe (debated)Casey — Vigilant, watchfulDamilola — Bless me with wealthDara — Oak (Irish); possessor (Persian); star (Khmer)Darcy — From ArcyDrew — Manly, strongEmerson — Son of EmeryEmery — Ruler of work, powerfulHadley — Heather meadowHayden — Hay valley; heathen hillHenley — High meadowHien — Gentle, kind, virtuousHinata — Sunny place; facing the sunHollis — Dweller by the holly treesInge — Of Ing, a Norse godJashan — Celebration, festivityJean — God is graciousJordan — To flow down, descendKai — Sea (Hawaiian)Kelly — Possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Kerry — People of Ciar; 'dark'Kim — Short for KimberlyLee — Meadow, clearingLeslie — Possibly 'holly garden' or 'court'Mackenzie — Son of Coinneach (comely one)Makoto — Sincerity, truthMasumi — True clarityMinh — Bright, intelligentMonroe — Possibly 'mouth of the Roe river'Morgan — Possibly 'sea-born' or 'bright sea'Murphy — Sea warriorNatsuki — Summer hope (depends on kanji)Oakley — Oak clearing, oak meadowPhoenix — Mythical firebird; deep redQuinn — Descendant of ConnRiley — Usually explained as 'valiant'; or 'rye clearing'Robin — Bright fame; also the birdRowan — Little red one; rowan treeSage — Wise one; the herbSawyer — One who saws woodSidney — Wide island; riverside meadowSora — SkySutton — South farmstead, south townTaylor — TailorThanh — Clear, pure; blue-greenThien — Heaven; or goodness, or ZenTonalli — Warmth of the sun; day; soulUzoma — Good road; good pathVivian — Alive, livelyYemi — Befits me; suits me