25001 best baby names

❊ Most popular boys’and girls’ names

❊ Most popular twinnames

❊ Includes 30 fun lists

Lesley Bolton

25,001BestBaby

Names

Bolton

The Very BestNames

All in One Place!

I n a time when brand-new names appear everyday and classic names keep making comebacks,finding the perfect name for your baby can be a

daunting task. 25,001 Best Baby Names comes to theaid of parents-to-be with the easiest to use, mostconvenient and most up-to-date book you can buy.

Loads of fun lists

Names from around the world

Top 100 names for boys and girls

Most popular names for twins

The best variations and nicknames

25,001 Best Baby Names makes naming baby easier—and more fun—than ever before!

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vPart One: 30 Fun Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Classic Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Nobel Prize–Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Biblical Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Exotic Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Influential Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Presidential Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Powerful Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Olympian Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Nicknames as Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Last Names First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Children’s Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Forensic Scientists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Names That Are Candidates for Nicknames . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Celebrity Baby Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Names with Great Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Patriotic Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5The “In Crowd” Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Strong Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Urban Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Country Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Poker Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Disney Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Most Popular Names of the 1950s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Most Popular Names of the 1960s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Most Popular Names of the 1970s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Most Popular Names of the 1980s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Most Popular Names of the 1990s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Most Popular Names of 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Most Popular Names of 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Most Popular Twin Names of 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Part Two: Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Part Three: Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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Introduction

Let’s face it: you have enough to worry about inanticipation of your new arrival. So, why makethe baby-naming process any more stressfulthan it has to be? This is not to undermine theimportance of giving your child a name he orshe will be proud to say, write, and wear for therest of his or her life. In fact, a name is one ofthe greatest gifts you will ever give your child.But the process doesn’t have to be one of the hor-ror stories haunting baby showers and parentingcircles.

If you are looking for a quick, easy, fun,and—most important—painless approach tobaby-naming, 25,001 Best Baby Names willbecome your best friend. This book has beendesigned to set before you the best of the best,from the most popular new names to the treas-ured classics. And for those of you looking forsomething a little more exotic, there are plentyof names from countries around the world.

Whether you are looking for a specific meaningor origin or a variation of a popular name, youare given all the information you’ll need tomake an informed decision. 25,001 Best BabyNames is chock-full of variety and has the mostup-to-date information on baby-naming trends—all in one handy, parent-friendly book. So, if you’reready to call your little one something other than

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Baby, you’ve made that first step in the rightdirection with this book. Kick back, destress,and enjoy 25,001 Best Baby Names. Happy baby-naming!

vi Introduction

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Part One

FunLists

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2 25,001 Best Baby Names

Classic Names

John Emily

Charles Ann

George Elizabeth

Alexander Mary

Michael Sarah

Richard Jane

William Katherine

Thomas Margaret

David Helen

Edward Christine

Nobel Prize–Winners

Theodor Wangari

John Shirin

Roy Elfriede

Yves Toni

Richard Nadine

Robert Linda

Harold Christiane

Mohamed Jody

Barry Rigoberta

Finn Aung

Biblical Names

Aaron Eve

Darius Sarah

Ezekiel Deborah

Caleb Anne

John Mary

Elijah Rachel

Zion Naomi

Samuel Rebecca

Levi Dinah

Isaiah Delilah

Exotic Names

Raines Amelie

Armel Angelique

Markum Giovanna

Aurelio Deadrana

Dominique Esme

Lorenzo Danica

Cloudy Adriana

Diego Xanthia

Orlando Zoe

Adonis Zenobia

Boys Girls Boys Girls

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Influential Names

Kyle Mariam

Max Sophie

Logan Elizabeth

Blake Celeste

Nathanial Anna

Mason Ashley

Samuel Cassandra

Douglas Claire

Joshua Honor

Marcus Hope

Presidential Names

Earnest Elizabeth

George Isabel

James Taylor

Reagan Miriam

Calvin Hilary

Benjamin Katherine

Adam Carolyn

Andrew Andrea

Abraham Olivia

Dwight Maria

Powerful Names

Corbin Corianna

Dimitri Gail

Raines Delores

Gregor Nadia

Keith Melinda

Hunter Marissa

Emerson Natasha

Roderick Elena

Harvey Alexandra

Hamilton Leah

Olympian Names

Muhammad Dorothy

Jesse Mary Lou

Carl Jackie

Mark Wilma

John Kristi

Eric Shannon

Dan Evelyn

Bob Peggy

Larry Janet

Irving Bonnie

Fun Lists 3


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Nicknames as Names

Greg Betty

Dick Liz

Harry Sue

Larry Sasha

Bill Bobbie

Bob Carrie

Mike Dee

Will Allie

Matt Abby

Jake Sandy

Last Names First

Taylor Addison

Wesley Kelly

Tanner Mackenzie

Murray Alison

Grant Ainsley

Ryan Blair

Dillon Shannon

Rhys Bailey

Jackson Hadley

Douglas Ashley

Children’s Lit

Harry Charlotte

Peter Mary

Edmund Lucy

Colin Matilda

Klaus Sunny

Henry Violet

Ronald Hermione

Tom Heidi

Nigel Rebecca

James Susan

Forensic Scientists

Bryant Brooke

Dale Chelsea

Joshua April

Max Ava

Casper Bree

Craig Drew

Keith Sara

Bram Rebecca

Kyle Claudia



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Names That AreCandidates for

Nicknames

Christopher Gabrielle

Alexander Abigail

Timothy Kimberly

Benjamin Gwendolyn

Gregory Elizabeth

Robert Deborah

Nicholas Alexandra

William Susannah

Franklin Rebecca

Bradley Jacqueline

Celebrity Baby Names

Joaquin Assissi

Roman Dakota

Marco Atlanta

Sindri Ireland

Rio Remington

Gulliver Alaia

Hugo Greta

Lincoln Keegan

Truman Satchel

Nikolai Tenzin

Names with GreatExpectations

Romeo Chastity

Justice Honor

Alexander Sunny

Truth Felicity

Junior Prudence

Victor Belle

King Queen

Arthur Regina

Jesus Joy

Beau Charity

Patriotic Names

Lincoln Free

Washington Liberty

Norman Justice

Columbus Librada

Knox Spirit

Crane Starr

William Americus

Alamo Peace

Bragg Independence

Leavenworth Eagle

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The “In Crowd” Names

Dylan Piper

Jake Skye

Max Taylor

Reese Lexi

Hunter Mackenzie

Isaac Madison

Trey Dakota

Ethan Josi

Waylon Ashland

Cody Kaylee

Strong Names

Lars Christina

Alfonso Bene

Stephon Camellia

Evander Ammalee

Hadar Elyssa

Ulrich Hilary

Laskey Faris

Mungo Jazzell

Thurmond Kacy

Maddox Macaria

Urban Names

Jabari Juanita

Juwon Dashawn

Keshoh Quanisha

Shaquille Shaldona

Jarvis Dasmine

Shawnell Dawntelle

Tyree Latasha

Tre Tamika

Damarcus Tearah

Devonte Shawanna

Country Names

Cletus Randy

Ichabod Maryann

Ira Esther

Rusty Harlee

Wendell Ruby

Emmett Daisy

Dustin Dakota

Wyatt Bella

Maverick Dixie

Amos Abilene



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Poker Players

Phil Cyndy

T.J. Patti

Johnny Shana

Miami Annie

Thuan Jennifer

Doyle Evelyn

Stu Kathy

Eric Clonie

Preston Isabelle

Amarillo Barbara

Disney Names

Aladdin Ariel

Eric Lilo

Peter Wendy

Nemo Esmeralda

Robin Belle

Timon Ursula

Sebastian Anastasia

Gaston Dory

Oliver Aurora

Tod Marian

Most Popular Names ofthe 1950s

James Mary

Michael Linda

Robert Patricia

John Susan

David Deborah

William Barbara

Richard Debra

Thomas Karen

Mark Nancy

Charles Donna


Michael Lisa

David Mary

John Susan

James Karen

Robert Kimberly

Mark Patricia

William Linda

Richard Donna

Thomas Michelle

Jeffrey Cynthia

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Michael Jennifer

Christopher Amy

Jason Melissa

David Michelle

James Kimberly

John Lisa

Robert Angela

Brian Heather

William Stephanie

Matthew Nicole


Michael Jessica

Christopher Jennifer

Matthew Amanda

Joshua Ashley

David Sarah

James Stephanie

Daniel Melissa

Robert Nicole

John Elizabeth

Joseph Heather


Michael Jessica

Christopher Ashley

Matthew Emily

Joshua Samantha

Jacob Sarah

Nicholas Amanda

Andrew Brittany

Daniel Elizabeth

Tyler Taylor

Joseph Megan

Most Popular Names of2000

Jacob Emily

Michael Hannah

Matthew Madison

Joshua Ashley

Christopher Sarah

Nicholas Alexis

Andrew Samantha

Joseph Jessica

Daniel Taylor

Tyler Elizabeth



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1. Jacob

2. Michael

3. Joshua

4. Matthew

5. Ethan

6. Andrew

7. Daniel

8. William

9. Joseph

10. Christopher

11. Anthony

12. Ryan

13. Nicholas

14. David

15. Alexander

16. Tyler

17. James

18. John

19. Dylan

20. Nathan

21. Jonathan

22. Brandon

23. Samuel

24. Christian

25. Benjamin

26. Zachary

27. Logan

28. José

29. Noah

30. Justin

31. Elijah

32. Gabriel

33. Caleb

34. Kevin

35. Austin

36. Robert

37. Thomas

38. Connor

39. Evan

40. Aidan

41. Jack

42. Luke

43. Jordan

44. Angel

45. Isaiah

46. Isaac

47. Jason

48. Jackson

49. Hunter

50. Cameron

51. Gavin

52. Mason

53. Aaron

54. Juan

55. Kyle

56. Charles

57. Luis

58. Adam

59. Brian

60. Aiden

61. Eric

62. Jayden

63. Alex

64. Bryan

65. Sean

66. Owen

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★ Most Popular Names of 2004★ — All names with a ★ in the text denote

Top 100 Names of 2004.

Most Popular Boys Names

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67. Lucas

68. Nathaniel

69. Ian

70. Jesús

71. Carlos

72. Adrian

73. Diego

74. Julian

75. Cole

76. Ashton

77. Steven

78. Jeremiah

79. Timothy

80. Chase

81. Devin

82. Seth

83. Jaden

84. Colin

85. Cody

86. Landon

87. Carter

88. Hayden

89. Xavier

90. Wyatt

91. Dominic

92. Richard

93. Antonio

94. Jesse

95. Blake

96. Sebastian

97. Miguel

98. Jake

99. Alejandro

100. Patrick


★ Most Popular Names of 2004

Most Popular Girls Names

1. Emily

2. Emma

3. Madison

4. Olivia

5. Hannah

6. Abigail

7. Isabella

8. Ashley

9. Samantha

10. Elizabeth

11. Alexis

12. Sarah

13. Grace

14. Alyssa

15. Sophia

16. Lauren

17. Brianna

18. Kayla

19. Natalie

20. Anna

21. Jessica

22. Taylor

23. Chloe

24. Hailey

25. Ava

26. Jasmine

27. Sydney

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28. Victoria

29. Ella

30. Mia

31. Morgan

32. Julia

33. Kaitlyn

34. Rachel

35. Katherine

36. Megan

37. Alexandra

38. Jennifer

39. Destiny

40. Allison

41. Savannah

42. Haley

43. Mackenzie

44. Brooke

45. Maria

46. Nicole

47. Makayla

48. Trinity

49. Kylie

50. Kaylee

51. Paige

52. Lily

53. Faith

54. Zoe

55. Stephanie

56. Jenna

57. Andrea

58. Riley

59. Katelyn

60. Angelina

61. Kimberly

62. Madeline

63. Mary

64. Leah

65. Lillian

66. Michelle

67. Amanda

68. Sara

69. Sofia

70. Jordan

71. Alexa

72. Rebecca

73. Gabrielle

74. Caroline

75. Vanessa

76. Gabriella

77. Avery

78. Marissa

79. Ariana

80. Audrey

81. Jada

82. Autumn

83. Evelyn

84. Jocelyn

85. Maya

86. Arianna

87. Isabel

88. Amber

89. Melanie

90. Diana

91. Danielle

92. Sierra

93. Leslie

94. Aaliyah

95. Erin

96. Amelia

97. Molly

98. Claire

99. Bailey

100. Melissa

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1. Jacob, Joshua

2. Taylor, Tyler

3. Matthew, Michael

4. Daniel, David

5. Faith, Hope

6. Madison, Morgan

7. Ethan, Evan

8. Mackenzie, Madison

9. Alexander, Andrew

10. Nathan, Nicholas

11. Christian, Christopher

12. Joseph, Joshua

13. Andrew, Matthew

14. Hailey, Hannah

15. Alexander, Nicholas

16. Isaac, Isaiah

17. Jacob, Joseph

18. Jonathan, Joshua

19. Emma, Ethan

20. Natalie, Nathan

21. Elijah, Isaiah

22. Alexander, Zachary

23. Anna, Emma

24. Madison, Matthew

25. Ella, Emma

26. James, John

27. Madison, Mason

28. Ashley, Emily

29. Benjamin, Samuel

30. Elizabeth, Katherine

31. Jennifer, Jessica

32. John, William

33. Joshua, Justin

34. Joshua, Matthew

35. Abigail, Emma

36. Alexander, Benjamin

37. Gabriella, Isabella

38. Hayden, Hunter

39. Jacob, Matthew

40. Jason, Justin

41. Jordan, Justin

42. Andrew, Anthony

43. Brandon, Brian

44. Christopher, Matthew


T Most Popular Twin Names of 2004T — All names with a T in the text denote

Top Twin Names of 2004.

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45. Hannah, Sarah

46. Olivia, Sophia

47. Samuel, William

48. Haley, Hannah

49. Joseph, Matthew

50. Mark, Matthew

51. Abigail, Emily

52. Anthony, Nicholas

53. Christopher, Nicholas

54. Emily, Sarah

55. Faith, Grace

56. Jacob, Jordan

57. Jada, Jaden

58. John, Joseph

59. Kyle, Ryan

60. Megan, Morgan

61. Brian, Brianna

62. Cole, Connor

63. Elizabeth, Emily

64. Isabella, Sophia

65. Jacob, Nicholas

66. Matthew, Ryan

67. Ryan, Sean

68. Andrew, Jacob

69. Brandon, Bryan

70. Caleb, Joshua

71. Carson, Carter

72. Emma, Grace

73. Grace, Hannah

74. Jacob, Zachary

75. Jonathan, Joseph

76. Joseph, Michael

77. Matthew, Nathan

78. Michael, Nicholas

79. Nathan, Noah

80. Nathaniel, Nicholas

81. Nicholas, Noah

82. Alexander, Alexis

83. Brandon, Brianna

84. Elizabeth, Emma

85. Emily, Matthew

86. Emma, Jacob

87. Isabella, Olivia

88. Jacob, Noah

89. Jordan, Joshua

90. Landon, Logan

91. Makayla, Makenzie

92. Natalie, Nicole

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93. Nicholas, Ryan

94. Reese, Riley

95. Zachary, Zoe

96. Alexis, Alyssa

97. Christopher, Michael

98. Devin, Dylan

99. Emily, Ethan

100. Emma, Hannah

101. Jacob, James

102. James, Jesse

103. James, William

104. Joseph, Samuel

105. Joseph, Thomas

106. Kayla, Kyla

107. Madison, Megan

108. Matthew, William

109. Mia, Mya

110. Michael, Thomas

111. Nicholas, Zachary

112. Thomas, William


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Boys

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AAabha (Indian) One whoshinesAbha, Abbha

Aabharan (Hindu) Onewho is treasured; jewelAbharan, Abharen,Aabharen, Aabharon,Abharon

Aadesh (Indian) A mes-sage or command; tomake a statementAdesh, Adhesh, Addesh

Aage (Norse)Representative of ances-torsAge, Ake, Aake

Aarif (Arabic) A learnedmanArif, Aareef, Areef, Aareaf,Areaf, Aareif, Areif, Aarief

★Aaron (Hebrew) One whois exalted; from the moun-tain of strengthAaran, Aaren, Aarin, Aaro,Aaronas, Aaronn, Aarron,Aaryn, Eron

Abdi (Hebrew) My servantAbdie, Abdy, Abdey, Abdee,Abdea

Abdul (Arabic) A servantof GodAbdal, Abdall, Abdalla,Abdallah, Abdel, Abdell,Abdella, Abdellah

Abedi (African) One whoworships GodAbedie, Abedy, Abedey,Abedee, Abedea

Abednago (Aramaic)Servant of the god of wis-dom, NabuAbednego

Abejundio (Spanish)Resembling a beeAbejundo, Abejundeo,Abedjundiyo, Abedjundeyo

Abiel (Hebrew) God is thefatherAbiell, Ahbiell, Ahbiel,Abyel, Aybell, Abyell, Aybel

Abraham (Hebrew) Fatherof a multitude; father ofnationsAbarran, Avraham,Aberham, Abrahamo,Abrahan, Abrahim, Abram,Abrami, Ibrahim

Absalom (Hebrew) Thefather of peaceAbsalon, Abshalom,Absolem, Absolom, Absolon,Avshalom, Avsholom

Abu (African) A fatherAbue, Aboo, Abou


Abundio (Spanish) A manof plentyAbbondio, Abondio,Aboundio, Abundo,Abundeo, Aboundeo,Abondeo

Adael (Hebrew) God wit-nessesAdaele, Adayel, Adayele

★Adam (Hebrew) Of theearthAd, Adamo, Adams, Adan,Adao, Addam, Addams,Addem

Adamson (English) Theson of AdamAdamsson, Addamson,Adamsun, Adamssun,Addamsun

Addy (Teutonic) One whois awe-inspiringAddey, Addi, Addie, Addee,Addea, Adi, Ady, Adie

Adelpho (Greek) A broth-erly manAldelfo, Adelfus, Adelfio,Adelphe

Adil (Arabic) A righteousman; one who is fair andjustAdyl, Adiel, Adeil, Adeel,Adeal, Adyeel

Aditya (Hindi) Of the sunAdithya, Adithyan,Adityah, Aditeya, Aditeyah

Adonis (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a handsome youngman loved by AphroditeAddonia, Adohnes, Adonys,Adones

★Adrian (Latin) A manfrom HadriaAde, Adiran, Adrain,Adrean, Adreean, Adreyan,Adreeyan, Adriaan

Aekley (English) From theoak tree meadowAekly, Aekleigh, Aeklee,Aeklea, Aekleah, Aekli,Aeklie

Afif (Arabic) One who ischaste; pureAfeef, Afief, Afeif, Affeef,Affif, Afyf, Afeaf

Agamemnon (Greek) Onewho works slowly; inmythology, the leader ofthe Greeks at TroyAgamemno, Agamenon

Aghy (Irish) A friend ofthe horseAghey, Aghi, Aghie, Aghee,Aghea, Aghe

★Aidan (Irish) A fieryyoung manAiden, Aedan, Aeden,Aidano, Aidyn, Ayden,Aydin, Aydan

Aiken (English) Constructedof oak; sturdyAikin, Aicken, Aickin, Ayken,Aykin, Aycken, Ayckin



Ainsworth (English) FromAnn’s estateAnsworth, Annsworth,Ainsworthe, Answorthe,Annsworthe

Ajax (Greek) In mythology,a hero of the Trojan warAias, Aiastes, Ajaxx, Ajaxe

Ajit (Indian) One who isinvincibleAjeet, Ajeat, Ajeit, Ajiet, Ajyt

Akiko (Japanese)Surrounded by bright lightAkyko

Akin (African) A braveman; a heroAkeen, Akean, Akein,Akien, Akyn

Akiva (Hebrew) One whoprotects or provides shel-terAkyva, Akeeva, Akeava,Akieva, Akeiva, Akeyva

Akmal (Arabic) A perfectmanAqmal, Akmall, Aqmall,Acmal, Acmall, Ackmal,Ackmall

Alaire (French) Filled withjoyAlair, Alaer, Alaere, Alare,Alayr, Alayre

Alamar (Arabic) Coveredwith goldAlamarr, Alemar, Alemarr,Alomar, Alomarr

Alard (German) Of noblestrengthAliard, Allard, Alliard

Albert (German) One whois noble and brightAlberto, Albertus, Alburt,Albirt, Aubert, Albyrt,Albertos, Albertino

Alcander (Greek) Havingstrength and powerAlcindor, Alcandor,Alcinder, Alkander,Alkender, Alcender,Alkindor, Alkandor

Alden (English) An oldfriendAldan, Aldin, Aldyn, Aldon,Aldun

Aldo (German) Old or wiseone; elderAldous, Aldis, Aldus, Alldo,Aldys

Aldred (English) An oldadvisorAlldred, Aldraed, Alldraed,Aldread, Alldread

★Alejandro (Spanish)Form of Alexander, mean-ing “a helper and defenderof mankind”Alejandrino, Alejo

★Alex (English) Form ofAlexander, meaning “ahelper and defender ofmankind”Aleks, Alecks, Alecs, Allex,Alleks, Allecks, Allecs

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★TAlexander (Greek) Ahelper and defender ofmankindAlex, Alec, Alejandro,Alaxander, Aleksandar,Aleksander, Aleksandr,Alesandro, Iskander, Zander

Alfio (Italian) A white-skinned manAlfeo, Alfiyo, Alfeyo

Alfonso (Italian) Preparedfor battle; eager and readyAlphonso, Alphonse, Affonso,Alfons, Alfonse, Alfonsin,Alfonsino, Alfonz, Alfonzo,Fonso

Algis (German) One whowields a spearAlgiss, Algisse, Algys, Algyss,Algysse

Alon (Hebrew) Of the oaktreeAllona, Allon, Alonn

Alonzo (Spanish) Form ofAlfonso, meaning “preparedfor battle; eager and ready”Alonso, Alanso, Alanzo,Allonso, Allonzo, Allohnso,Allohnzo, Alohnso

Aloysius (German) Afamous warriorAhlois, Aloess, Alois, Aloisio,Aloisius, Aloisio, Aloj, Alojzy

Alpha (Greek) The first-born child; the first letterof the Greek alphabetAlphah, Alfa, Alfah

Alter (Hebrew) One who isoldAllter, Altar, Alltar

Alton (English) From theold townAldon, Aldun, Altun, Alten,Allton, Alltun, Allten

Alvern (Latin) Of thespring’s growthAlverne, Alvarn, Alvarne,Alvurn, Alvurne, Alvirn,Alvirne

Alvis (Norse) In mytholo-gy, a dwarf who fell in lovewith Thor’s daughterAlvise, Alvisse, Alviss, Alvys,Alvyss, Alvysse

Amani (African / Arabic)One who is peaceful / onewith wishes and dreamsAmanie, Amany, Amaney,Amanee, Amanye, Amanea,Amaneah

Amari (African) Havinggreat strength; a builderAmarie, Amaree, Amarea,Amary, Amarey

Amiel (Hebrew) The Godof my peopleAmyel, Amiell, Amyell

Amil (Hindi) One who isinvaluableAmeel, Ameal, Ameil,Amiel, Amyl



Amit (Hindi) Withoutlimit; endlessAmeet, Ameat, Ameit,Amiet, Amyt

Amor (French) One wholoves and is lovedAmore

Amory (German) Rulerand lover of one’s homeAimory, Amery, Amorey,Amry, Amori, Amorie,Amoree, Amorea

Amos (Hebrew) To carry;hardworkingAmoss, Aymoss, Aymos

Andino (Italian) Form ofAndrew, meaning “onewho is manly; a warrior”Andyno, Andeeno,Andeano, Andieno,Andeino

★TAndrew (Greek) Onewho is manly; a warriorAndy, Aindrea, Aindreas,Andie, Andonia, Andor,Andresj, Andrewes

Andrik (Slavic) Form ofAndrew, meaning “onewho is manly; a warrior”Andric, Andrick, Andryk,Andryck, Andryc

★Angel (Greek) A messen-ger of GodAndjelko, Ange, Angelino,Angell, Angelmo, Angelo,Angie, Angy

Angus (Scottish) One force;one strength; one choiceAengus, Anngus, Aonghus

Anicho (German) AnancestorAnico, Anecho, Aneco,Anycho, Anyco

Ankur (Indian) One who isblossoming; a sapling

Annan (Celtic) From thebrookAnan

Ansley (English) From thenoble’s pasturelandAnsly, Anslie, Ansli, Anslee,Ansleigh, Anslea, Ansleah,Anslye

Antenor (Spanish) Onewho antagonizesAntener, Antenar, Antenir,Antenyr, Antenur

★TAnthony (Latin) A flour-ishing man; of an ancientRoman familyAntal, Anthone, Anthoney,Anntoin, Antin, Anton,Antone, Antonello, Antonio,Txanton

Antoine (French) Form ofAnthony, meaning “aflourishing man; of anancient Roman family”Antione, Antjuan, Antuan,Antuwain, Antuwaine,Antuwayne, Antuwon,Antwahn

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Ara (Armenian / Latin) Alegendary king / of thealtar; the name of a con-stellationAraa, Aira, Arah, Arae,Ahraya

Aram (Assyrian) One whois exaltedArram

Arcadio (Greek) From anideal country paradiseAlcadio, Alcado, Alcedio,Arcadios, Arcadius, Arkadi,Arkadios, Arkadius

Arcelio (Spanish) From thealtar of heavenArcelios, Arcelius, Aricelio,Aricelios, Aricelius

Archard (German) A pow-erful holy manArcherd, Archird, Archyrd

Archelaus (Greek) Theruler of the peopleArchelaios, Arkelaos,Arkelaus, Arkelaios,Archelaos

Ardal (Gaelic) Having thevalor of a bearArdghal

Ardell (Latin) One who iseagerArdel, Ardelle, Ardele

Arden (Latin / English)One who is passionateand enthusiastic / fromthe valley of the eaglesArdan, Arrden, Arrdan,Ardin, Arrdin, Ard, Ardyn,Arrdyn

Arduino (German) A val-ued friendArdwino, Arrduino, Ardueno

Ari (Hebrew) Resembling alion or an eagleAree, Arie, Aristide, Aristides,Arri, Ary, Arye, Arrie

Ariel (Hebrew) A lion ofGodArielle, Ariele, Ariell, Arriel,Ahriel, Airial, Arieal, Arial

Aries (Latin) Resembling aram; the first sign of thezodiac; a constellationArese, Ariese

Arion (Greek) A poet ormusicianArian, Arien, Aryon

Aristotle (Greek) Of highqualityAristotelis, Aristotellis

Arius (Greek) Enduringlife; everlasting; immortalAreos, Areus, Arios

Arledge (English) Fromthe hare’s lakeArlidge, Arlledge, Arllidge,Arrledge, Arrlidge



Arley (English) From thehare’s meadowArlea, Arleigh, Arlie, Arly,Arleah, Arli, Arlee

Arliss (Hebrew) Of thepledgeArlyss, Aryls, Arlis, Arlisse,Arlysse

Arnold (German) Theeagle rulerArnaldo, Arnaud, Arnauld,Arnault, Arnd, Arndt,Arnel, Arnell

Arthur (Celtic) As strongas a bear; a heroAart, Arrt, Art, Artair, Arte,Arther, Arthor, Arthuro

Arvad (Hebrew) A wander-er; voyagerArpad

Arvin (English) A friend toeveryoneArvinn, Arvinne, Arven,Arvenn, Arvenne, Arvyn,Arvynn, Arvynne

Asaph (Hebrew) One whogathers or collectsAsaf, Asaphe, Asafe, Asiph,Asiphe, Asif, Asife

Asgard (Norse) From thecourtyard of the gods; inmythology, the dwellingplace of the godsAsgarde

Ash (English) From theash treeAshe

Ashley (English) From themeadow of ash treesAshely, Asheley, Ashelie,Ashlan, Ashleigh, Ashlen,Ashli, Ashlie

★Ashton (English) Fromthe ash-tree townAsheton, Ashtun, Ashetun,Ashtin, Ashetin, Ashtyn,Ashetyn, Aston

Aslan (Turkish)Resembling a lionAslen, Azlan, Azlen

Athens (Greek) From thecapital of GreeceAthenios, Athenius,Atheneos, Atheneus

Atherton (English) Fromthe town near the springAthertun

Attila (Hungarian) Onewho is fatherlyAtila, Atilano, Atilo, Attilia,Attilio, Attileo

Atwell (English) One wholives at the springAttwell, Atwel, Attwel

Atworth (English) Onewho lives at the farmsteadAttworth, Atworthe,Attworthe

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Aubrey (English) One whorules with elf-wisdomAubary, Aube, Aubery,Aubry, Aubury, Aubrian,Aubrien, Aubrion

Auburn (Latin) Having areddish-brown colorAubirn, Auburne, Aubyrn,Abern, Abirn, Aburn,Abyrn, Aubern

Audley (English) From theold meadowAudly, Audleigh, Audlee,Audlea, Audleah, Audli,Audlie

August (Irish) One who isvenerable; majesticAustin, Augustine, Agoston,Aguistin, Agustin,Augustin, Augustyn,Avgustin, Augusteen,Agosteen

★Austin (English) Form ofAugust, meaning “one whois venerable; majestic”Austen, Austyn, Austan,Auston, Austun

Aviram (Hebrew) MyFather is mightyAvyram, Avirem, Avyrem

Axel (German / Latin /Hebrew) Source of life;small oak / axe / peaceAksel, Ax, Axe, Axell, Axil,Axill, Axl

Aya (Hebrew) Resemblinga birdAyah

Ayo (African) Filled withhappinessAyoe, Ayow, Ayowe

Azamat (Arabic) A proudman; one who is majestic

Azi (African) One who isyouthfulAzie, Azy, Azey, Azee, Azea

Azikiwe (African) Onewho is full of lifeAzikiwi, Azikiwie, Azikiwy,Azikiwey, Azikiwee,Azikiwea

Azmer (Islamic)Resembling a lionAzmar, Azmir, Azmyr,Azmor, Azmur

Azmera (African) The har-vester

BBaakir (African) The eldestchildBaakeer, Baakyr, Baakear,Baakier, Baakeir

Babar (Turkish) Resemblinga tigerBaber, Babir, Babyr, Babor,Babur, Babr



Bacchus (Latin) In mythol-ogy, the god of wineBaccus, Baakus, Baackus,Backus, Bach, Bache

Bachir (Hebrew) The old-est sonBacheer, Bachear, Bachier,Bacheir, Bachyr

Baha (Arabic) A gloriousand splendid manBahah

Bailintin (Irish) A valiantmanBailinten, Bailentin,Bailenten, Bailintyn,Bailentyn

Bain (Irish) A fair-hairedmanBaine, Bayn, Bayne, Baen,Baene, Bane, Baines,Baynes

Bajnok (Hungarian) A vic-torious manBajnock, Bajnoc

Bakari (Swahili) One whois promisedBakarie, Bakary, Bakarey,Bakaree, Bakarea

Bakhit (Arabic) A luckymanBakheet, Bakheat, Bakheit,Bakhiet, Bakhyt, Bakht

Bala (Hindi) One who isyouthfulBalu, Balue, Balou

Balamani (Indian) Ayoung jewelBalamanie, Balamany,Balamaney, Balamanee,Balamanea

Balark (Hindi) Born withthe rising sun

Balasi (Basque) One whois flat-footedBalasie, Balasy, Balasey,Balasee, Balasea

Balbo (Latin) One whomuttersBalboe, Balbow, Balbowe,Ballbo, Balbino, Balbi,Balbie, Balby

Balder (English / Norse)Of the brave army / inmythology, the god oflightBaldar, Baldur, Baldor,Baldir, Baldyr

Baldwin (German) A bravefriendBaldwine, Baldwinn,Baldwinne, Baldwen,Baldwenn, Baldwenne,Baldwyn, Baldwynn

Balint (Latin) A healthyand strong manBalent, Balin, Balen,Balynt, Balyn

Balloch (Scottish) Fromthe grazing land

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Bancroft (English) Fromthe bean fieldBancrofte, Banfield,Banfeld, Bankroft,Bankrofte

Bandana (Spanish) Abrightly colored headwrapBandanah, Bandanna,Bandannah

Bandy (American) A fiestymanBandey, Bandi, Bandie,Bandee, Bandea

Bansi (Indian) One whoplays the fluteBansie, Bansy, Bansey,Bansee, Bansea

Bao (Vietnamese /Chinese) To order / onewho is prized

Baqir (Arabic) A learnedmanBaqeer, Baqear, Baqier,Baqeir, Baqyr, Baqer

Barak (Hebrew) Of thelightning flashBarrak, Barac, Barrac,Barack, Barrack

Baram (Hebrew) The sonof the nationBarem, Barum, Barom,Barim, Barym

Bard (English) A minstrel;a poetBarde, Bardo

Barden (English) From thebarley valley; from theboar’s valleyBardon, Bardun, Bardin,Bardyn, Bardan, Bardene

Bardol (Basque) A farmerBardo, Bartol

Bardrick (Teutonic) An axerulerBardric, Bardrik, Bardryck,Bardryk, Bardryc, Bardarick,Bardaric, Bardarik

Barek (Arabic) One who isnobleBarec, Bareck

Barend (German) Thehard bearBarende, Barind, Barinde,Barynd, Barynde

Barnett (English) Of hon-orable birthBarnet, Baronet, Baronett

Barnum (English) Fromthe baron’s estateBarnam, Barnem, Barnom,Barnham, Barnhum,Barnhem

Barr (English) A lawyerBarre, Bar

Barra (Gaelic) A fair-hairedman

Barrett (German / English)Having the strength of abear / one who arguesBaret, Barrat, Barratt,Barret, Barrette



Barry (Gaelic) A fair-hairedmanBarrey, Barri, Barrie,Barree, Barrea, Barrington,Barryngton, Barringtun

Bartholomew (Aramaic)The son of the farmerBart, Bartel, Barth,Barthelemy, Bartho, Barthold,Bartholoma, Bartholomaus,Bartlett, Bartol

Bartlett (French) Form ofBartholomew, meaning“the son of the farmer”Bartlet, Bartlitt, Bartlit,Bartlytt, Bartlyt

Bartley (English) From themeadow of birch treesBartly, Bartli, Bartlie,Bartlee, Bartlea, Bartleah,Bartleigh

Bartoli (Spanish) Form ofBartholomew, meaning“the son of the farmer”Bartolie, Bartoly, Bartoley,Bartolee, Bartoleigh,Bartolea, Bartolo, Bartolio

Barton (English) From thebarley townBartun, Barten, Bartan,Bartin, Bartyn

Barwolf (English) The ax-wolfBarrwolf, Barwulf, Barrwulf

Basant (Arabic) One whosmiles oftenBasante

Base (English) A shortman

Bassett (English) A littlepersonBaset, Basset, Basett

Basy (American) A home-bodyBasey, Basi, Basie, Basee,Basea, Basye

Baurice (American) Formof Maurice, meaning “adark-skinned man;Moorish”Baurell, Baureo, Bauricio,Baurids, Baurie, Baurin,Baurio, Baurise

Bavol (English) Of thewindBavoll, Bavole, Bavolle

Bay (Vietnamese / English)The seventh-born child;born during the month ofJuly / from the bayBaye, Bae, Bai

Beal (French) A handsomemanBeals, Beale, Beall, Bealle

Beamer (English) Onewho plays the trumpetBeamor, Beamir, Beamyr,Beamur, Beamar, Beemer,Beemar, Beemir

Bean (Scottish) One whois livelyBeann, Beane

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Becher (Hebrew) The first-born son

Bedar (Arabic) One who isattentiveBeder, Bedor, Bedur, Bedyr,Bedir

Bedell (French) A messen-gerBedel, Bedelle, Bedele, Bedall,Bedal, Bedalle, Bedale

Beircheart (Anglo-Saxon)Of the intelligent army

Bela (Slavic) A white-skinned manBelah, Bella, Bellah

Belden (English) From thebeautiful valleyBeldan, Beldon, Beldun,Beldin, Beldyn, Bellden,Belldan, Belldon, Belldun,Belldin, Belldyn

Belen (Greek) Of an arrowBelin, Belyn, Belan, Belon,Belun

Belindo (English) A hand-some and tender manBelyndo, Belindio, Belyndio,Belindeo, Belyndeo, Belindiyo,Belyndiyo, Belindeyo

Bellarmine (Italian) Onewho is handsomely armedBellarmin, Bellarmeen,Bellarmeene, Bellarmean,Bellarmeane, Bellarmyn,Bellarmyne

Belton (English) From thebeautiful townBellton, Beltun, Belltun,Belten, Bellten

Belvin (American) Form ofMelvin, meaning “a friendwho offers counsel”Belven, Belvyn, Belvon,Belvun, Belvan

Bem (African) A peacefulman

Ben (English) Form ofBenjamin, meaning “sonof the south; son of theright hand”Benn, Benni, Bennie,Bennee, Benney, Benny,Bennea, Benno

★TBenjamin (Hebrew) Sonof the south; son of theright handBen, Benejamen, Beniamino,Benjaman, Benjamen,Benjamino, Benjamon,Benjiman, Benjimen

Berdy (German) Having abrilliant mindBerdey, Berdee, Berdea,Berdi, Berdie

Beresford (English) Fromthe barley fordBeresforde, Beresfurd,Beresfurde, Beresferd,Beresferde, Berford,Berforde, Berfurd



Berg (German) From themountainBergh, Burg, Burgh

Berkeley (English) Fromthe meadow of birch treesBerkely, Berkeli, Berkelie,Berkelea, Berkeleah,Berkelee, Berkeleigh, Berkley

Bernard (German) Asstrong and brave as a bearBarnard, Barnardo,Barnhard, Barnhardo,Bearnard, Bernardo,Bernarr, Bernd

Berry (English) Resemblinga berry fruitBerrey, Berri, Berrie, Berree,Berrea

Bert (English) One who isillustriousBerte, Berti, Bertie, Bertee,Bertea, Berty, Bertey

Berthold (German)Having bright strengthBerthoud, Bertol, Bertoll,Bertold, Bertolde, Bertell,Bertel, Bertill

Bethel (Hebrew) Thehouse of GodBethell, Bethele, Bethelle,Betuel, Betuell, Betuele,Betuelle

Bevis (Teutonic) An archerBeviss, Bevys, Bevyss,Beavis, Beaviss, Beavys,Beavyss

Biagio (Italian) One whohas a stutterBiaggio

Birney (English) From theisland with the brookBirny, Birnee, Birnea, Birni,Birnie

Black (English) A dark-skinned manBlak, Blac, Blacke

Blackwell (English) Fromthe dark springBlackwel, Blackwelle, Blackwele

Blade (English) One whowields a sword or knifeBlayd, Blayde, Blaid,Blaide, Blaed, Blaede

Blagden (English) Fromthe dark valleyBlagdon, Blagdan, Blagdun,Blagdin, Blagdyn

Blaine (Scottish / Irish) Asaint’s servant / a thinmanBlayne, Blane, Blain, Blayn,Blaen, Blaene, Blainy, Blainey

Blaise (Latin / American)One with a lisp or a stutter /a fiery manBlaze, Blaize, Blaiz, Blayze,Blayz, Blaez, Blaeze

★Blake (English) A dark,handsome manBlayk, Blayke, Blaik, Blaike,Blaek, Blaeke

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Bliss (English) Filled withhappinessBlis, Blyss, Blys

Blondell (English) A fair-haired boyBlondel, Blondele, Blondelle

Boaz (Hebrew) One who isswiftBoaze, Boas, Boase

Bob (English) Form ofRobert, meaning “onewho is bright with fame”Bobbi, Bobbie, Bobby,Bobbey, Bobbee, Bobbea

Bogart (French) One whois strong with the bowBogaard, Bogaart, Bogaerd,Bogey, Bogie, Bogi, Bogy,Bogee

Bolivar (Spanish) Amighty warriorBolevar, Bolivarr, Bolevarr,Bollivar, Bollivarr, Bollevar,Bollevarr

Bonaventure (Latin) Onewho undertakes a blessedventureBonaventura,Buenaventure,Buenaventura,Bueaventure, Bueaventura

Boniface (Latin) Havinggood fortune; one who isbenevolentBonifacio, Bonifaceo,Bonifacius, Bonifacios,Bonifaco

Booker (English) One whobinds books; a scribeBookar, Bookir, Bookyr,Bookur, Bookor

Bosley (English) From themeadow near the forestBosly, Boslee, Boslea,Bosleah, Bosleigh, Bosli,Boslie, Bozley

Boston (English) From thetown near the forest; fromthe city of BostonBostun, Bostin, Bostyn,Bosten, Bostan

Botolf (English) The mes-senger wolfBotolff, Botolph, Botulf,Botulff, Botulph

Boyce (French) One wholives near the forestBoice, Boyse, Boise

Boyd (Celtic) A blond-haired manBoyde, Boid, Boide, Boyden,Boydan, Boydin, Boydyn,Boydon

Boynton (Irish) From thetown near the river BoyneBoyntun, Boynten, Boyntin,Boyntan, Boyntyn

Bracken (English)Resembling the large fernBraken, Brackan, Brakan,Brackin, Brakin, Brackyn,Brakyn, Brackon



Braddock (English) Fromthe broadly spread oakBradock, Braddoc, Bradoc,Braddok, Bradok

Braden (Gaelic / English)Resembling salmon /from the wide valleyBradan, Bradon, Bradin,Bradyn, Braddon, Braddan,Braddin

Bradford (English) Fromthe wide fordBradforde, Bradferd,Bradferde, Bradfurd,Bradfurde

Bradley (English) Fromthe wide meadowBradly, Bradlea, Bradleah,Bradlee, Bradleigh, Bradli,Bradlie

Brady (Irish) The son of alarge-chested manBradey, Bradee, Bradea,Bradi, Bradie, Braidy,Braidey, Braidee

Bramley (English) Fromthe wild gorse meadow;from the raven’s meadowBramly, Bramlee, Bramlea,Bramleah, Bramleigh,Bramli, Bramlie

Branch (Latin) An exten-sionBranche

★TBrandon (English) Fromthe broom or gorse hillBrandun, Brandin,Brandyn, Brandan,Branden, Brannon,Brannun, Brannen

Branton (English) Fromthe broom or gorse townBrantun, Brantin, Branten,Brantyn, Brantan, Branston,Branstun, Bransten

Braulio (Spanish) Onewho is glowingBraulo, Brauleo, Brauliyo,Brauleyo, Bravilio, Braviliyo,Bravileo, Bravileyo

Brazil (English) From thecountry of BrazilBrasil, Brazyl, Brasyl

Brendan (Irish) Born toroyalty; a princeBrendano, Brenden, Brendin,Brendon, Brendyn, Brendun

Brennan (Gaelic) A sor-rowful man; a teardropBrenan, Brenn, Brennen,Brennin, Brennon, Brenin,Brennun, Brennyn

Brent (English) From thehillBrendt, Brennt, Brentan,Brenten, Brentin, Brenton,Brentun, Brentyn

Brett (Latin) A man fromBritain or BrittanyBret, Breton, Brette, Bretton,Brit, Briton, Britt, Brittain

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Brewster (English) Onewho brewsBrewer, Brewstere

★TBrian (Gaelic / Celtic) Ofnoble birth / having greatstrengthBriano, Briant, Brien,Brion, Bryan, Bryant,Bryen, Bryent

Briar (English) Resemblinga thorny plantBrier, Bryar, Bryer

Bruce (Scottish) A manfrom Brieuse; one who iswell-born; from an influ-ential familyBrouce, Brooce, Bruci,Brucie, Brucey, Brucy,Brucee, Brucea

Bruno (German) A brown-haired manBrunoh, Brunoe, Brunow,Brunowe, Bruin, Bruine,Brunon, Brunun

Buck (English) Resemblinga male deerBuk, Buc, Bucki, Buckie,Bucky, Buckey, Buckee, Buckea

Buckminster (English)From the monasterywhere deer liveBuckmynster

Bud (English) One who isbrotherlyBudd, Buddi, Buddie,Buddee, Buddea, Buddey,Buddy

Budha (Hindi) Anothername for the planetMercuryBudhan, Budhwar

Budhil (Indian) A learnedmanBudheel, Budheal, Budheil,Budhiel, Budhyl

Bulat (Russian) Havinggreat strengthBulatt

Burbank (English) Fromthe riverbank of burrsBurrbank, Burhbank

Burdett (English)Resembling a birdBurdet, Burdette, Burdete

Burdon (English) One wholives at the castleBurdun, Burdan, Burden,Burdin, Burdyn, Burhdon,Burhdun, Burhden

Burgess (German) A freecitizen of the townBurges, Burgiss, Burgis,Burgyss, Burgys, Burgeis

Burke (French) From thefortress on the hillBerk, Berke, Birk, Bourke,Burk, Birke, Bourk, Byrk

Burne (English)Resembling a bear; fromthe brook; the brown-haired oneBurn, Beirne, Burnis, Byrn,Byrne, Burns, Byrnes



Burnell (French) Thesmall, brown-haired oneBurnel, Burnelle, Burnele,Brunell, Brunel, Brunele,Brunelle

Burnet (French) Havingbrown hairBurnett, Burnete, Burnette,Bernet, Bernett, Bernete,Bernette

Burton (English) From thefortified townBurtun, Burten, Burtin,Burtyn, Burtan

Butler (English) The keep-er of the bottles (wine,liquor)Buttler, Butlar, Buttlar,Butlor, Buttlor, Butlir,Buttlir, Butlyr

Byron (English) One wholives near the cow shedsByrom, Beyren, Beyron,Biren, Biron, Buiron,Byram, Byran

CCable (French) One whomakes ropeCabel, Caibel, Caible,Caybel, Cayble, Caebel,Caeble, Cabe

Caddis (English)Resembling a worstedfabricCaddys, Caddiss, Caddice,Caddyss

Cade (English / French)One who is round / of thecaskCaid, Caide, Cayd, Cayde,Caed, Caede, Caden,Cayden

Cadell (Welsh) Having thespirit of battleCadel, Caddell, Caddel

Cadmus (Greek) A manfrom the east; in mytholo-gy, the man who foundedThebesCadmar, Cadmo, Cadmos,Cadmuss

Cadogan (Welsh) Havingglory and honor duringbattleCadogawn, Cadwgan,Cadwgawn, Cadogaun,Cadwgaun

Caduceus (Greek) Thesymbol of the medicalprofession; in mythology,Hermes’s insigniaCaduseus, Caducius,Cadusius, Caducios,Cadusios

Cahir (Irish) A mighty war-riorCaheer, Cahear, Cahier,Caheir, Cahyr

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Cain (Hebrew) One whowields a spear; somethingacquired; in the Bible,Adam and Eve’s first sonwho killed his brother AbelCayn, Caen, Cane, Caine,Cayne, Caene

Caird (Scottish) A travelingmetal workerCairde, Cayrd, Cayrde,Caerd, Caerde

Cairn (Gaelic) From themound of rocksCairne, Cairns, Caern,Caerne, Caernes

Caith (Irish) Of the battlefieldCaithe, Cayth, Caythe,Cathe, Caeth, Caethe

Cajetan (English) A manfrom GaetaCajetano, Cajetanio,Cajetaneo

Calbert (English) A cowboyCalberte, Calburt, Calburte,Calbirt, Calbirte, Calbyrt,Calbyrte

Cale (English) Form ofCharles, meaning “onewho is manly and strong /a free man”Cail, Caile, Cayl, Cayle,Cael, Caele

★TCaleb (Hebrew)Resembling a dogCayleb, Caileb, Caeleb, Calob,Cailob, Caylob, Caelob, Kaleb

Calian (Native American)A warrior of lifeCalien, Calyan, Calyen

Calix (Greek) A handsomemanCalyx, Calex, Calax, Calox,Calux

Camara (African) Onewho teaches others

Camden (Gaelic) From thewinding valleyCamdene, Camdin,Camdyn, Camdan,Camdon, Camdun

Cameo (English) A small,perfect childCammeo

★Cameron (Scottish)Having a crooked noseCameren, Cameran,Camerin, Cameryn,Camerun, Camron,Camren, Camran, Tameron

Campbell (Scottish)Having a crooked mouthCampbel, Cambell, Cambel,Camp, Campe, Cambeul,Cambeull, Campbeul

Candan (Turkish) A sin-cere manCanden, Candin, Candyn,Candon, Candun

Canute (Scandinavian) AknotCnute, Cnut



Canyon (Spanish / English)From the footpath / fromthe deep ravineCaniyon, Canyun, Caniyun

Capricorn (Latin) The tenthsign of the zodiac; the goat

Cargan (Gaelic) From thesmall rockCargen, Cargon, Cargun,Cargin, Cargyn

★Carl (German) Form ofKarl, meaning “a free man”Carel, Carlan, Carle,Carlens, Carlitis, Carlin,Carlo, Carlos

Carlsen (Scandinavian)The son of CarlCarlssen, Carlson, Carlsson,Carlsun, Carllsun, Carlsin,Carllsin, Carlsyn

Carlton (English) From thefree man’s townCarltun, Carltown, Carston,Carstun, Carstown,Carleton, Carletun, Carlten

Carmichael (Scottish) Afollower of Michael

Carmine (Latin / Aramaic)A beautiful song / the colorcrimsonCarman, Carmen, Carmin,Carmino, Carmyne,Carmon, Carmun, Carmyn

Carnig (Armenian)Resembling a lambCarnigg, Carnyg, Carnygg

TCarson (Scottish) The sonof a marsh dwellerCarsen, Carsun, Carsan,Carsin, Carsyn

★TCarter (English) Onewho transports goods; onewho drives a cartCartar, Cartir, Cartyr,Cartor, Cartur, Cartere,Cartier, Cartrell

Cartland (English) FromCarter’s landCarteland, Cartlan,Cartlend, Cartelend, Cartlen

Cary (Celtic / Welsh /Gaelic) From the river /from the fort on the hill /having dark featuresCarey, Cari, Carie, Caree,Carea, Carry, Carrey, Carri

Casimir (Slavic) One whodemands peaceCasimeer, Casmire,Casimiro, Casmir,Casimear, Casimyr,Casimeir, Casimier

Cassander (Spanish) Abrother of heroesCasander, Casandro,Cassandro, Casandero,Cassandero

Cassius (Latin) One whois empty; hollow; vainCassios, Cassio, Cach,Cache, Cashus, Cashos,Cassian, Cassien

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Castel (Spanish) From thecastleCastell, Castal, Castall,Castol, Castoll, Castul,Castull, Castil

Castor (Greek) Resemblinga beaver; in mythology, oneof the DioscuriCastur, Caster, Castar,Castir, Castyr, Castorio,Castoreo, Castoro

Cat (American) Resemblingthe animalCatt, Chait, Chaite

Cathal (Gaelic) The rulerof the battleCathel, Cathol, Cathul,Cathil, Cathyl

Cathmore (Irish) Arenowned fighterCathmor, Cathemore,Cathemor

Cato (Latin) One who isall-knowingCayto, Caito, Caeto

Caton (Spanish) One whois knowledgableCaten, Catun, Catan,Catin, Catyn

Cavell (Teutonic) One whois boldCavel, Cavele, Cavelle

Caxton (English) From thelump settlementCaxtun, Caxten

Ceallach (Irish) A bright-headed manCeallachan

Celesto (Latin) From heavenCélestine, Celestino,Celindo, Celestyne,Celestyno

Cephas (Hebrew) As solidas a rock

Cermak (Czech)Resembling a robinCermac, Cermack

Chad (English) One who iswarlikeChaddie, Chadd, Chadric,Chadrick, Chadrik,Chadryck, Chadryc, Chadryk

Chadwick (English) FromChad’s dairy farmChadwik, Chadwic,Chadwyck, Chadwyk,Chadwyc

Chai (Hebrew) A giver oflifeChaika, Chaim, Cahyim,Cahyyam

Chalkley (English) Fromthe chalk meadowChalkly, Chalkleigh,Chalklee, Chalkleah,Chalkli, Chalklie, Chalklea

Champion (English) Awarrior; the victorChampeon, Champiun,Champeun, Champ



Chan (Spanish / Sanskrit)Form of John, meaning“God is gracious” / a shin-ing manChayo, Chano, Chawn,Chaun

Chanan (Hebrew) God iscompassionateChanen, Chanin, Chanyn,Chanun, Chanon

Chaniel (Hebrew) Thegrace of GodChanyel, Chaniell, Chanyell

Channing (French /English) An official of thechurch / resembling ayoung wolfChannyng, Canning,Cannyng

Chantry (French) One whosingsChantrey, Chantri, Chantrie,Chantree, Chantrea

Chao (Chinese) The greatone

Chappel (English) Onewho works in the chapelCapel, Capell, Capello,Cappel, Chappell

★Charles (English /German) One who is manlyand strong / a free manCharls, Chas, Charli,Charlie, Charley, Charly,Charlee, Charleigh, Cale,Chuck, Chick

Charleson (English) Theson of CharlesCharlesen, Charlesin,Charlesyn, Charlesan,Charlesun

Charlton (English) Fromthe free man’s townCharleton, Charltun,Charletun, Charleston,Charlestun

Charro (Spanish) A cowboyCharo

★Chase (English) A hunts-manChace, Chasen, Chayce,Chayse, Chaise, Chaice,Chaece, Chaese

Chatwin (English) A war-ring friendChatwine, Chatwinn,Chatwinne, Chatwen,Chatwenn, Chatwenne,Chatwyn, Chatwynn

Chaviv (Hebrew) One whois dearly lovedChaveev, Chaveav, Chaviev,Chaveiv, Chavyv, Chavivi,Chavivie, Chavivy

Chay (Gaelic) From thefairy placeChaye, Chae

Chelsey (English) Fromthe landing place for chalkChelsee, Chelseigh, Chelsea,Chelsi, Chelsie, Chelsy,Chelcey, Chelcy

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Cheslav (Russian) Fromthe fortified campCheslaw

Chester (Latin) From thecamp of the soldiersChet, Chess, Cheston,Chestar, Chestor, Chestur,Chestir, Chestyr

Cheveyo (NativeAmerican) A spirit warrior

Chick (English) Form ofCharles, meaning “onewho is manly and strong /a free man”Chik, Chicki, Chickie,Chicky, Chickey, Chickee,Chickea, Chic

Chico (Spanish) A boy; a lad

Chien (Vietnamese) Acombative man

Chiron (Greek) A wise tutorChyron, Chirun, Chyrun

Chogan (Native American)Resembling a blackbirdChogen, Chogon, Chogun,Chogin, Chogyn

Choni (Hebrew) A gra-cious manChonie, Chony, Choney,Chonee, Chonea

★TChristian (Greek) A fol-lower of ChristChrestien, Chretien, Chris,Christan, Christer,Christiano, Christie, Christo

★TChristopher (Greek) Onewho bears Christ insideChris, Kit, Christof,Christofer, Christoffer,Christoforo, Christoforus,Christoph, Christophe,Christophoros

Chuchip (NativeAmerican) A deer spirit

Chuck (English) Form ofCharles, meaning “onewho is manly and strong /a free man”Chucke, Chucki, Chuckie,Chucky, Chuckey, Chuckee,Chuckea

Chul (Korean) One whostands firm

Chun (Chinese) Born dur-ing the spring

Cid (Spanish) A lordCyd

Cillian (Gaelic) One whosuffers strife

Ciqala (Native American)The little one

Cirrus (Latin) A lock ofhair; resembling the cloudCyrrus

Clair (Latin) One who isbrightClare, Clayr, Claer, Clairo,Claro, Claero



Clancy (Celtic) Son of thered-haired warriorClancey, Clanci, Clancie,Clancee, Clancea, Clansey,Clansy, Clansi

Clark (English) A cleric; aclerkClarke, Clerk, Clerke, Clerc

Claude (English) One whois lameClaud, Claudan, Claudell,Claidianus, Claudicio,Claudien, Claudino, Claudio

Clay (English) Of theearth’s clay

Clayton (English) Fromthe town settled on clayClaytun, Clayten, Claytin,Claytyn, Claytan, Cleyton,Cleytun, Cleytan

Cleon (Greek) A well-known manCleone, Clion, Clione,Clyon, Clyone

Clifford (English) From theford near the cliffCliff, Clyfford, Cliford, Clyford

Cliffton (English) From thetown near the cliffCliff, Cliffe, Clyff, Clyffe,Clifft, Clift, Clyfft, Clyft

Clinton (English) From thetown on the hillClynton, Clintun, Clyntun,Clint, Clynt, Clinte, Clynte

Clive (English) One wholives near the cliffClyve, Cleve

Cluny (Irish) From themeadowCluney, Cluni, Clunie,Clunee, Clunea, Cluneah

Cobden (English) Fromthe cottage in the valleyCobdenn, Cobdale, Cobdail,Cobdaile, Cobdell, Cobdel,Cobdayl, Cobdayle

Cockrell (French)Resembling a young roos-terCockrel, Cokrell, Cokrel,Cockrill, Cockril, Cockerel,Cockerell

★Cody (Irish / English)One who is helpful; awealthy man / acting as acushionCodi, Codie, Codey, Codee,Codeah, Codea, Codier,Codyr

Colbert (French) A famousand bright manColvert, Culbert, Colburt,Colbirt, Colbyrt, Colbart,Culburt, Culbirt

Colby (English) From thecoal townColbey, Colbi, Colbie,Colbee, Collby, Coalby,Colbea, Colbeah

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★TCole (English) Havingdark features; having coal-black hairColey, Coli, Coly, Colie,Colee, Coleigh, Colea,Colson

Coleridge (English) Fromthe dark ridgeColerige, Colridge, Colrige

Colgate (English) Fromthe dark gateColegate, Colgait, Colegait,Colgayt, Colegayt, Colgaet,Colegaet

★Colin (Scottish) A youngman; a form of Nicholas,meaning “of the victoriouspeople”Cailean, Colan, Colyn,Colon, Colun, Colen, Collin,Collan

Colt (English) A younghorse; from the coal townColte, Colten, Colton,Coltun, Coltan, Coltin,Coltyn, Coltrain

Colter (English) A horseherdsmanColtere, Coltar, Coltor,Coltir, Coltyr, Coulter,Coultar, Coultir

Comanche (NativeAmerican) A tribal nameComanchi, Comanchie,Comanchee, Comanchea,Comanchy, Comanchey

Comhghall (Irish) A fel-low hostageCowall, Cowal

Comus (Latin) In mytholo-gy, the god of mirth andrevelryComos, Comes, Comas,Comis, Comys

Conan (English / Gaelic)Resembling a wolf / onewho is high and mightyConant

Condon (Celtic) A dark,wise manCondun, Condan, Conden,Condin, Condyn

Cong (Chinese) A cleverman

Conn (Irish) The chiefCon

Connecticut (NativeAmerican) From the placebeside the long river /from the state ofConnecticut

Connery (Scottish) A dar-ing manConnary, Connerie,Conneri, Connerey,Connarie, Connari,Connarey, Conary

★TConnor (Gaelic) A wolfloverConor, Conner, Coner,Connar, Conar, Connur,Conur, Connir, Conir



Conroy (Irish) A wise advisorConroye, Conroi

Constantine (Latin) Onewho is steadfast; firmDinos

Consuelo (Spanish) Onewho offers consolationConsuel, Consuelio,Consueleo, Consueliyo,Consueleyo

Conway (Gaelic) Thehound of the plain; fromthe sacred riverConwaye, Conwai, Conwae,Conwy

Cook (English) One whoprepares meals for othersCooke

Cooney (Irish) A hand-some manCoony, Cooni, Coonie,Coonee, Coonea

Cooper (English) One whomakes barrelsCoop, Coopar, Coopir,Coopyr, Coopor, Coopur,Coopersmith, Cupere

Corbett (French)Resembling a young ravenCorbet, Corbete, Corbette,Corbit, Corbitt, Corbite,Corbitte

Corcoran (Gaelic) Havinga ruddy complexionCochran

Cordero (Spanish)Resembling a lambCorderio, Corderiyo,Cordereo, Cordereyo

Corey (Irish) From the hol-low; of the churningwatersCory, Cori, Corie, Coree,Corea, Correy, Corry, Corri

Coriander (Greek) Aromantic man; resem-bling the spiceCoryander, Coriender,Coryender

Corlan (Irish) One whowields a spearCorlen, Corlin, Corlyn,Corlon, Corlun

Corrado (German) A boldcounselorCorrade, Corradeo,Corradio

Corridon (Irish) One whowields a spearCorridan, Corridun,Corriden, Corridin,Corridyn

Cortez (Spanish) A courte-ous manCortes

Cosmo (Greek) The orderof the universeCosimo, Cosmé, Cosmos,Cosmas, Cozmo, Cozmos,Cozmas

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Cotton (American)Resembling or farmer ofthe plantCottin, Cotten, Cottyn,Cottun, Cottan

Courtney (English) A cour-teous man; courtlyCordney, Cordni, Cortenay,Corteney, Cortni, Cortnee,Cortneigh, Cortney

Covert (English) One whoprovides shelterCouvert

Covey (English) A brood ofbirdsCovy, Covi, Covie, Covee,Covea, Covvey, Covvy, Covvi

Covington (English) Fromthe town near the caveCovyngton, Covingtun,Covyngtun

Cox (English) A coxswainCoxe, Coxi, Coxie, Coxey,Coxy, Coxee, Coxea

Coyle (Irish) A leader dur-ing battleCoyl, Coil, Coile

Craig (Gaelic) From therocks; from the cragCrayg, Craeg, Craige,Crayge, Craege, Crage, Crag

Crandell (English) Fromthe valley of cranesCrandel, Crandale,Crandail, Crandaile,Crandayl, Crandayle,Crandael, Crandaele

Crawford (English) Fromthe crow’s fordCrawforde, Crawferd,Crawferde, Crawfurd,Crawfurde

Creed (Latin) A guidingprinciple; a beliefCreede, Cread, Creade,Creedon, Creadon, Creedun,Creadun, Creedin

Creek (English) From thesmall streamCreeke, Creak, Creake,Creik, Creike

Creighton (Scottish) Fromthe border townCreightun, Crayton,Craytun, Craiton, Craitun,Craeton, Craetun, Crichton

Creketun (English) Fromthe town near the creekCreketon, Creketen,Creekton, Creektun,Creekten

Crescent (French) Onewho creates; increasing;growingCreissant, Crescence,Cressant, Cressent, Crescant



Crogher (Irish) One wholoves houndsCrohoore, Crohoor

Cuarto (Spanish) Thefourth-born childCuartio, Cuartiyo, Cuarteo,Cuarteyo

Cuetzpalli (Nahuatl)Resembling a lizardCuetzpallie, Cuetzpally,Cuetzpalley, Cuetzpallee,Cuetzpallea

Cunningham (Gaelic)From the village of milkConyngham, Cuningham,Cunnyngham, Cunyngham

Cuong (Vietnamese) Onewho is healthy and pros-perous

Curcio (French) One whois courteousCurceo

Curley (English) Havinggreat strengthCurly, Curlie, Curli,Curleigh, Curlee, Curlea

Cuthbert (English) Onewho is bright and famousCuthbeorht, Cuthburt,Cuthbirt, Cuthbyrt

Cyneley (English) Fromthe royal meadowCynely, Cyneli, Cynelie,Cynelee, Cynelea, Cyneleah,Cyneleigh

Czar (Russian) An emperor

DDabi (Hebrew) One who isdearly lovedDabie, Daby, Dabey, Dabee,Dabea

Dacey (Gaelic / Latin) Aman from the south / aman from DaciaDacy, Dacee, Dacea, Daci,Dacie, Daicey, Daicy,Daicee

Dack (English) From theFrench town of DaxDacks

Daedalus (Greek) A crafts-manDaldalos, Dedalus

Dag (Scandinavian) Bornduring the daylightDagney, Dagny, Dagnee,Dagnea, Dagni, Dagnie,Daeg, Dagget

Daijon (American) A giftof hopeDayjon, Daejon, Dajon

Dainan (Australian) Akind-hearted manDainen, Dainon, Dainun,Dainyn, Dainin, Daynan,Daynen, Daynon

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Daire (Irish) A wealthy manDair, Daere, Daer, Dayr,Dayre, Dare, Dari, Darie

Daivat (Hindi) A powerfulman

Dakarai (African) Filledwith happiness

Dakota (Native American)A friend to allDaccota, Dakoda, Dakodah,Dakotah, Dakoeta, Dekota,Dekohta, Dekowta

Daksha (Indian) A bril-liant manDakshah

Dallan (Irish) One who isblindDalan, Dallen, Dalen,Dallon, Dalon, Dallun,Dalun

Dallin (English) From thevalleyDalin, Dallyn, Dalyn

Damario (Greek /Spanish) Resembling acalf / one who is gentleDamarios, Damarius,Damaro, Damero,Damerio, Damereo,Damareo, Damerios

Damian (Greek) One whotames or subdues othersDaemon, Daimen, Daimon,Daman, Damen, Dameon,Damiano, Damianos

Damis (Arabic) A dark-skinned manDamiss, Damys, Damyss

Danely (Scandinavian) Aman from DenmarkDaneley, Daneli, Danelie,Danelee, Daneleigh,Danelea, Daineley, Dainely

Dang (Vietnamese) Onewho is praiseworthy

Daniachew (African) Amediator

★TDaniel (Hebrew) God ismy judgeDan, Danal, Daneal,Danek, Danell, Danial,Daniele, Danil, Danilo

Danso (African) A reliablemanDansoe, Dansow, Dansowe

Dante (Latin) An enduringman; everlastingDantae, Dantay, Dantel,Daunte, Dontae, Dontay,Donte, Dontae

Danuta (Polish) A giftfrom God

Daoud (Arabian) Form ofDavid, meaning “thebeloved one”Daoude, Dawud, Doud,Daud, Da’ud

Daphnis (Greek) Inmythology, the son ofHermesDaphnys



Dar (Hebrew) Resemblinga pearlDarr

Darcel (French) Havingdark featuresDarcell, Darcele, Darcelle,Darcio, Darceo

Dardanus (Greek) Inmythology, the founder ofTroyDardanio, Dardanios,Dardanos, Dard, Darde

Darek (English) Form ofDerek, meaning “the rulerof the tribe”Darrek, Darec, Darrec,Darreck, Dareck

Darion (Greek) A giftDarian, Darien, Dariun,Darrion, Darrian, Darrien,Daryon, Daryan

Darius (Greek) A kinglyman; one who is wealthyDarias, Dariess, Dario,Darious, Darrius, Derrius,Derrious, Derrias

Darlen (American) Asweet man; a darlingDarlon, Darlun, Darlan,Darlin, Darlyn

Darnell (English) From thehidden placeDarnall, Darneil, Darnel,Darnele, Darnelle

Darold (English) Form ofHarold, meaning “theruler of an army”Darrold, Derald, Derrald,Derold, Derrold

Darren (Gaelic / English)A great man / a gift fromGodDarran, Darrin, Darryn,Darron, Darrun, Daren,Darin, Daran

Dart (English / American)From the river / one whois fastDarte, Darrt, Darrte, Darti,Dartie, Dartee, Dartea, Darty

Darvell (French) From theeagle townDarvel, Darvele, Darvelle

Das (Indian) A slave; a ser-vantDasa

Dasras (Indian) A hand-some man

Dasya (Indian) A servant

Daudi (African) One whois dearly lovedDaudie, Daudy, Daudey,Daudee, Daudea

★TDavid (Hebrew) Thebeloved oneDave, Davey, Davi,Davidde, Davide, Davie,Daviel, Davin, Daoud

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Davis (English) The son ofDavidDavies, Daviss, Davys,Davyss

Davu (African) Of thebeginningDavue, Davoo, Davou,Davugh

Dayanand (Hindi) A com-passionate manDayanande, Dayan

Deacon (Greek) The dustyone; a servantDeecon, Deakon, Deekon,Deacun, Deecun, Deakun,Deekun, Deacan

Dean (English) From thevalley; a church officialDeane, Deen, Deene, Dene,Deans, Deens, Deani,Deanie

DeAndre (American) Amanly manD’André, DeAndrae,DeAndray, Diandray,Diondrae, Diondray

Dearon (American) Onewho is much lovedDearan, Dearen, Dearin,Dearyn, Dearun

Decimus (Latin) Thetenth-born childDecimos, Decimo, Decimu,Decio

Decker (German /Hebrew) One who prays /a piercing manDeker, Decer, Dekker,Deccer, Deck, Decke

Declan (Irish) The nameof a saint

Dedrick (English) Form ofDietrich, meaning “theruler of the tribe”Dedryck, Dedrik, Dedryk,Dedric, Dedryc

Deegan (Irish) A black-haired manDeagan, Degan, Deegen,Deagen, Degen, Deegon,Deagon, Degon

Deinorus (American) Alively manDenorius, Denorus, Denorios,Deinorius, Deinorios

Dejuan (American) A talk-ative manDejuane, Dewon, Dewonn,Dewan, Dewann, Dwon,Dwonn, Dajuan

Delaney (Irish / French)The dark challenger /from the elder-tree groveDelany, Delanee, Delanea,Delani, Delanie, Delainey,Delainy, Delaini

Delaware (English) Fromthe state of DelawareDelawair, Delaweir, Delwayr,Delawayre, Delawaire,Delawaer, Delawaere



Delius (Greek) A manfrom DelosDelios, Delos, Delus, Delo

Dell (English) From thesmall valleyDelle, Del

Delmon (English) A manof the mountainDelmun, Delmen, Delmin,Delmyn, Delmont,Delmonte, Delmond,Delmonde

Delsi (American) An easy-going guyDelsie, Delsy, Delsey, Delsee,Delsea, Delci, Delcie, Delcee

Delvin (English) A godlyfriendDelvinn, Delvinne, Delvyn,Delvynn, Delvynne, Delven,Delvenn, Delvenne

Demarcus (American)The son of MarcusDeMarcus, DaMarkiss,DeMarco, Demarkess,DeMarko, Demarkus,DeMarques, DeMarquez

Dembe (African) A peace-ful manDembi, Dembie, Dembee,Dembea, Dembey, Demby

Demont (French) Man ofthe mountainDemonte, Demond,Demonde, Demunt,Demunte, Demund,Demunde

Denali (American) Fromthe national parkDenalie, Denaly, Denaley,Denalee, Denalea,Denaleigh

Denley (English) From themeadow near the valleyDenly, Denlea, Denleah,Denlee, Denleigh, Denli,Denlie

Denman (English) Onewho lives in the valleyDenmann, Denmin,Denmyn, Denmen,Denmon, Denmun

Dennis (French) A follow-er of DionysusDen, Denies, Denis,Dennes, Dennet, Denney,Dennie, Denys, Dennys

Dennison (English) Theson of DennisDenison, Dennisun,Denisun, Dennisen,Denisen, Dennisan,Denisan

Deo (Greek) A godly man

Deonte (French) An out-going manDeontay, Deontaye,Deontae, Dionte, Diontay,Diontaye, Diontae

Deotis (American) Alearned man; a scholarDeotiss, Deotys, Deotyss,Deotus, Deotuss

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Derek (English) The rulerof the tribeDereck, Deric, Derick,Derik, Deriq, Derk, Derreck,Derrek, Darek

Dervin (English) A giftedfriendDervinn, Dervinne, Dervyn,Dervynn, Dervynne,Dervon, Dervan, Dervun

Deshan (Hindi) Of the nationDeshal, Deshad

Desiderio (Latin) One whois desired; hoped forDerito, Desi, Desideratus,Desiderios, Desiderius,Desiderus, Dezi, Diderot

Desmond (Gaelic) A manfrom South MunsterDesmonde, Desmund,Desmunde, Dezmond,Dezmonde, Dezmund,Dezmunde, Desmee

Desperado (Spanish) Arenegade

Destin (French)Recognizing one’s certainfortune; fateDestyn, Deston, Destun,Desten, Destan

Destrey (American) AcowboyDestry, Destree, Destrea,Destri, Destrie

Deutsch (German) AGerman

Devanshi (Hindi) A divinemessengerDevanshie, Devanshy,Devanshey, Devanshee,Devanshea

Devante (Spanish) Onewho fights wrongdoing

Deverell (French) Fromthe riverbankDeverel, Deveral, Deverall,Devereau, Devereaux,Devere, Deverill, Deveril

Devlin (Gaelic) Havingfierce bravery; a misfortu-nate manDevlyn, Devlon, Devlen,Devlan, Devlun

★Devon (English) Fromthe beautiful farmland; ofthe divineDevan, Deven, Devenn,Devin, Devonn, Devone,Deveon, Devonne

Dewitt (Flemish) A blond-haired manDeWitt, Dewytt, DeWytt,Dewit, DeWit, Dewyt, DeWyt

Dexter (Latin) A right-handed man; one who isskillfulDextor, Dextar, Dextur,Dextir, Dextyr, Dexton,Dextun, Dexten

Dhyanesh (Indian) Onewho meditatesDhianesh, Dhyaneshe,Dhianeshe



Dice (American) A gam-bling manDyce

Dichali (Native American)One who talks a lotDichalie, Dichaly, Dichaley,Dichalee, Dichalea, Dichaleigh

★Diego (Spanish) Form ofJames, meaning “he whosupplants”Dyego, Dago

Diesel (American) Havinggreat strengthDeisel, Diezel, Deizel, Dezsel

Dietrich (German) Theruler of the tribeDedrick

Digby (Norse) From thetown near the ditchDigbey, Digbee, Digbea,Digbi, Digbie

Diji (African) A farmerDijie, Dijee, Dijea, Dijy, Dijey

Dillon (Gaelic) Resemblinga lion; a faithful manDillun, Dillen, Dillan, Dillin,Dillyn, Dilon, Dilan, Dilin

Dino (Italian) One whowields a little swordDyno, Dinoh, Dynoh,Deano, Deanoh, Deeno,Deenoh, Deino

Dinos (Greek) Form ofConstantine, meaning“one who is steadfast;firm”Dynos, Deanos, Deenos,Deinos, Dinose, Dinoz,Dinoze

Dins (American) One whoclimbs to the topDinz, Dyns, Dynz

Dionysus (Greek) The godof wine and revelryDion, Deion, Deon, Deonn,Deonys, Deyon, Diandre,Diondre, Dionte

Dior (French) The goldenoneD’Or, Diorr, Diorre, Dyor,Deor, Dyorre, Deorre

Diron (American) Form ofDarren, meaning “a greatman / a gift from God”Dirun, Diren, Diran, Dirin,Diryn, Dyron, Dyren,Dyran

Dixon (English) The son ofDickDixen, Dixin, Dixyn,Dixan, Dixun

Doane (English) From therolling hillsDoan

Dobber (American) Anindependent manDobbar, Dobbor, Dobbur,Dobbir, Dobbyr

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Dobbs (English) A fierymanDobbes, Dobes, Dobs

Dobromir (Polish) A goodmanDobromeer, Dobromear,Dobromier, Dobromeir,Dobromere, Dobromyr,Dobrey, Dobree

Domevlo (African) Onewho doesn’t judge othersDomivlo, Domyvlo

Domingo (Spanish) Bornon a SundayDomyngo, Demingo,Demyngo

★Dominic (Latin) A lordDemenico, Dom, Domenic,Domenico, Domenique,Domini, Dominick,Dominico

Domnall (Gaelic) A worldrulerDomhnall, Domnull,Domhnull

Don (Scottish) From ofDonald, meaning “ruler ofthe world”Donn, Donny, Donney,Donnie, Donni, Donnee,Donnea, Donne

Donald (Scottish) Ruler ofthe worldDon, Donold, Donuld,Doneld, Donild, Donyld

Donar (Teutonic) Inmythology, the god ofthunderDoner, Donor, Donur,Donir, Donyr

Dong (Vietnamese) Bornduring the winter

Dor (Hebrew) Of this gen-erationDoram, Doriel, Dorli,Dorlie, Dorlee, Dorlea,Dorleigh, Dorly

Doran (Irish) A stranger;one who has been exiledDoren, Dorin, Doryn

Dorek (Polish) A gift fromGodDorec, Doreck

Dorsey (Gaelic) From thefortress near the seaDorsy, Dorsee, Dorsea,Dorsi, Dorsie

Dost (Arabic) A belovedfriendDoste, Daust, Dauste,Dawst, Dawste

Dotson (English) The sonof DotDotsen, Dotsan, Dotsin,Dotsyn, Dotsun, Dottson,Dottsun, Dottsin

Dove (American) A peace-ful manDovi, Dovie, Dovy, Dovey,Dovee, Dovea



Drade (American) A serious-minded manDraid, Draide, Drayd,Drayde, Draed, Draede,Dradell, Dradel

Drake (English)Resembling a dragonDrayce, Drago, Drakie,Drako

Dreng (Anglo-Saxon) Amighty warrior; one whois braveDrenge, Dring, Dringe,Dryng, Drynge

Driscoll (Celtic) A media-tor; one who is sorrowful;a messengerDryscoll, Driscol, Dryscol,Driskoll, Dryskoll, Driskol,Dryskol, Driskell

Druce (Gaelic / English) Awise man; a druid / theson of DrewDrews, Drewce, Druece,Druse, Druson, Drusen,Drusin, Drusyn

Drummond (Scottish)One who lives on theridgeDrummon, Drumond,Drumon, Drummund,Drumund, Drummun,Drumun, Drummand

Duane (Gaelic) A dark orswarthy manDewain, Dewayne, Duante,Duayne, Duwain,Duwaine, Duwayne, Dwain

Dublin (Irish) From thecapital of IrelandDublyn, Dublen, Dublan,Dublon, Dublun

Duc (Vietnamese) Onewho has upstandingmorals

Dude (American) A cow-boy

Due (Vietnamese) A virtu-ous man

Duke (English) A title ofnobility; a leaderDooke, Dook, Duki, Dukie,Dukey, Duky, Dukee, Dukea

Dumi (African) One whoinspires othersDumie, Dumy, Dumey,Dumee, Dumea

Dumont (French) Man ofthe mountainDumonte, Dumount,Dumounte

Duncan (Scottish) A darkwarriorDunkan, Dunckan, Dunc,Dunk, Dunck

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Dundee (Scottish) Fromthe town on the Firth ofTayDundea, Dundi, Dundie,Dundy, Dundey

Dung (Vietnamese) Abrave man; a heroic man

Dunton (English) Fromthe town on the hillDuntun, Dunten, Duntan,Duntin, Duntyn

Durin (Norse) In mytholo-gy, one of the fathers ofthe dwarvesDuryn, Duren, Duran,Duron, Durun

Durjaya (Hindi) One whois difficult to defeat

Durrell (English) One whois strong and protectiveDurrel, Durell, Durel

Dustin (English /German) From the dustyarea / a courageous war-riorDustyn, Dusten, Dustan,Duston, Dustun, Dusty,Dustey, Dusti

Duvall (French) From thevalleyDuval, Duvale

Dwade (English) A darktravelerDwaid, Dwaide, Dwayd,Dwayde, Dwaed, Dwaede

Dwight (Flemish) A white-or blond-haired manDwite, Dwhite, Dwyght,Dwighte

Dyami (Native American)Resembling an eagleDyamie, Dyamy, Dyamey,Dyamee, Dyamea, Dyame

Dyer (English) A creativemanDier, Dyar, Diar, Dy, Dye,Di, Die

★TDylan (Welsh) Son ofthe seaDyllan, Dylon, Dyllon,Dylen, Dyllen, Dylun,Dyllun, Dylin

Dymas (Greek) In mytholo-gy, the father of HecabeDimas

Dzigbode (African) Onewho is patient

EEagan (Irish) A fiery manEegan, Eagen, Eegen,Eagon, Eegon, Eagun,Eegun

Eagle (Native American)Resembling the birdEegle, Eagel, Eegel



Eamon (Irish) Form ofEdmund, meaning “awealthy protector”Eaman, Eamen, Eamin,Eamyn, Eamun, Eamonn,Eames, Eemon

Ean (Gaelic) Form of John,meaning “God is gracious”Eion, Eyan, Eyon, Eian

Earl (English) A noblemanEarle, Erle, Erl, Eorl

Easey (American) An easy-going manEasy, Easi, Easie, Easee,Easea, Eazey, Eazy, Eazi

Eastman (English) A manfrom the eastEestman, East, Easte, Eest, Eeste

Eberlein (German)Resembling a small boarEberleen, Eberlean,Eberlien, Eberlin, Eberlyn,Eberle, Eberley, Eberly

Eblis (Arabic) A devilish manEbliss, Eblisse, Eblys, Eblyss,Eblysse

Eckhard (German) Of thebrave sword pointEckard, Eckardt, Eckhardt,Ekkehard, Ekkehardt,Ekhard, Ekhardt

Ed (English) Form ofEdward, meaning “awealthy protector”Edd, Eddi, Eddie, Eddy,Eddey, Eddee, Eddea, Edi

Edan (Celtic) One who isfull of fireEdon, Edun

Edbert (English) One whois prosperous and brightEdberte, Edburt, Edburte,Edbirt, Edbirte, Edbyrt,Edbyrte

Edenson (English) Son ofEdenEadenson, Edensun,Eadensun, Edinson,Edinsun, Edensen,Eadensen

Edison (English) Son ofEdwardEddison, Edisun, Eddisun,Edisen, Eddisen, Edisyn,Eddisyn, Edyson

Edlin (Anglo-Saxon) Awealthy friendEdlinn, Edlinne, Edlyn,Edlynn, Edlynne, Eadlyn,Eadlin, Edlen

Edmar (English) Of thewealthy seaEdmarr, Eddmar, Eddmarr,Eadmar, Eadmarr

Edmund (English) Awealthy protectorEd, Eddie, Edmond, Eamon

Edom (Hebrew) A red-haired manEdum, Edam, Edem, Edim,Edym

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Edred (Anglo-Saxon) AkingEdread, Edrid, Edryd

Edward (English) Awealthy protectorEd, Eadward, Edik,Edouard, Eduard, Eduardo,Edvard, Edvardas, Edwardo

Edwardson (English) Theson of EdwardEdwardsun, Eadwardsone,Eadwardsun

Edwin (English) A wealthyfriendEdwinn, Edwinne, Edwine,Edwyn, Edwynn, Edwynne,Edwen, Edwenn

Effiom (African)Resembling a crocodileEfiom, Effyom, Efyom,Effeom, Efeom

Efigenio (Greek) Form ofEugene, meaning “a well-born man”Ephigenio, Ephigenios,Ephigenius, Efigenios,Efigenius

Efrain (Spanish) Form ofEphraim, meaning “onewho is fertile; productive”Efraine, Efrayn, Efrayne,Efraen, Efraene, Efrane,Efren, Efran

Efrat (Hebrew) One who ishonoredEfratt, Ephrat, Ephratt

Egesa (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho creates terrorEgessa, Egeslic, Egeslick,Egeslik

Eghert (German) An intel-ligent manEgherte, Eghurt, Eghurte,Eghirt, Eghirte, Eghyrt,Eghyrte

Egidio (Italian) Resemblinga young goatEgydio, Egideo, Egydeo,Egidiyo, Egydiyo, Egidius,Egydius, Egidios

Eikki (Finnish) A powerfulmanEikkie, Eikky, Eikkey, Eikkee,Eikkea, Eiki, Eikie, Eiky

Eilert (Scandinavian) Ofthe hard pointElert, Eilart, Elart, Eilort,Elort, Eilurt, Elurt, Eilirt

Eilon (Hebrew) From theoak treeEilan, Eilin, Eilyn, Eilen, Eilun

Einar (Scandinavian) Aleading warriorEiner, Ejnar, Einir, Einyr,Einor, Einur, Ejnir, Ejnyr

Einri (Teutonic) An intelli-gent manEinrie, Einry, Einrey,Einree, Einrea

Eisig (Hebrew) One wholaughs oftenEisyg



Eladio (Spanish) A manfrom GreeceEladeo, Eladiyo, Eladeyo

Elbert (English / German)A well-born man / a brightmanElberte, Elburt, Elburte,Elbirt, Elbirte, Ethelbert,Ethelburt, Ethelbirt

Eldan (English) From thevalley of the elves

Eldon (English) From thesacred hillEldun

Eldorado (Spanish) Thegolden man

Eldred (English) An old,wise advisorEldrid, Eldryd, Eldrad,Eldrod, Edlrud, Ethelred,Ethelread, Eldread

Eldrick (English) An old,wise rulerEldrik, Eldric, Eldryck,Eldryk, Eldryc, Eldrich,Eldrych

Eleazar (Hebrew) God willhelpElazar, Eleasar, Eleazaro,Eliazar, Eliezer, Elazaro,Eleazaro, Elazer

Eliachim (Hebrew) Godwill establishEliakim, Elyachim,Elyakim, Eliachym,Eliakym

Elian (Spanish) A spiritedmanElyan, Elien, Elyen, Elion,Elyon, Eliun, Elyun

Elihu (Hebrew) My God isHeElyhu, Elihue, Elyhue,Elihugh, Elyhugh

★TElijah (Hebrew) Jehovahis my GodElija, Eliyahu, Eljah, Elja,Elyjah, Elyja, Elijuah,Elyjuah

Elimelech (Hebrew) Godis kindElymelech, Elimelek,Elimeleck, Elymelek,Elymeleck

Elimu (African) Havingknowledge of scienceElymu, Elimue, Elymue,Elimoo, Elymoo

Eliphalet (Hebrew) God ismy deliveranceElifalet, Elifelet, Eliphelet,Elyphalet, Elyfalet, Elyfelet,Elyphelet

Elisha (Hebrew) God is mysalvationElisee, Eliseo, Elisher, Eliso,Elisio, Elysha, Elysee, Elyseo

Ellory (Cornish) Resemblinga swanEllorey, Elloree, Ellorea,Ellori, Ellorie, Elory, Elorey,Elorea

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Ellsworth (English) Fromthe nobleman’s estateElsworth, Ellswerth, Elswerth,Ellswirth, Elswirth, Elzie

Elman (English) A noblemanElmann, Ellman, Ellmann

Elmo (English / Latin) Aprotector / an amiable manElmoe, Elmow, Elmowe

Elmot (American) A lov-able manElmott, Ellmot, Ellmott

Elof (Swedish) The only heirEluf, Eloff, Eluff, Elov, Ellov,Eluv, Elluv

Elois (German) A famouswarriorEloys, Eloyis, Elouis

Elpidio (Spanish) A fear-less man; having heartElpydio, Elpideo, Elpydeo,Elpidios, Elpydios, Elpidius,Elpydius

Elroy (Irish / English) A red-haired young man / a kingElroi, Elroye, Elric, Elryc,Elrik, Elryk, Elrick, Elryck

Elston (English) From thenobleman’s townEllston, Elstun, Ellstun,Elson, Ellson, Elsun, Ellsun

Elton (English) From theold townEllton, Eltun, Elltun, Elten,Ellten, Eltin, Elltin, Eltyn

Eluwilussit (NativeAmerican) A holy man

Elvey (English) An elf war-riorElvy, Elvee, Elvea, Elvi, Elvie

Elvis (Scandinavian) Onewho is wiseElviss, Elvys, Elvyss

Elzie (English) Form ofEllsworth, meaning “fromthe nobleman’s estate”Elzi, Elzy, Elzey, Elzee,Elzea, Ellzi, Ellzie, Ellzee

Emest (German) One whois seriousEmeste, Emesto, Emestio,Emestiyo, Emesteo,Emesteyo, Emo, Emst

Emil (Latin) One who iseager; an industrious manEmelen, Emelio, Emile,Emilian, Emiliano,Emilianus, Emilio, Emilion

Emmanuel (Hebrew) Godis with usManuel, Manny, Em,Eman, Emmannuel

Emrys (Welsh) An immor-tal man

Enapay (Native American)A brave manEnapaye, Enapai, Enapae

Enar (Swedish) A greatwarriorEner, Enir, Enyr, Enor, Enur



Endicott (English) From thecottage at the end of the laneEndicot, Endycott, Endycot,Endecott, Endecot

Endymion (Greek) Inmythology, a handsomeyoung man whose youthwas preserved in eternalsleepEndymyon, Endimion,Endimyon, Endymeon,Endimeon

Engelbert (German) Asbright as an angelEnglebert, Englbert,Engelburt, Engleburt,Englburt, Englebirt,Engelbirt, Englbirt

Enoch (Hebrew) One whois dedicated to GodEnoc, Enok, Enock

Enrique (Spanish) Theruler of the estateEnrico, Enriko, Enricko,Enriquez, Enrikay,Enreekay, Enrik, Enric

Enyeto (Native American)One who walks like a bear

Enzo (Italian) The ruler ofthe estateEnzio, Enzeo, Enziyo, Enzeyo

Eoin Baiste (Irish) Refersto John the Baptist

Ephraim (Hebrew) Onewho is fertile; productiveEff, Efraim, Efram, Efrem,Efrain

★Eric (Scandinavian) Everthe rulerErek, Erich, Erick, Erik,Eriq, Erix, Errick, Eryk

Ernest (English) One whois sincere and determined;seriousEarnest, Ernesto, Ernestus,Ernst, Erno, Ernie, Erni, Erney

Eron (Spanish) Form ofAaron, meaning “one whois exalted”Erun, Erin, Eran, Eren, Eryn

Errigal (Gaelic) From thesmall churchErrigel, Errigol, Errigul, Errigil,Errigyl, Erigal, Erigel, Erigol

Erskine (Gaelic) From thehigh cliffErskin, Erskyne, Erskyn,Erskein, Erskeine, Erskien,Erskiene

Esam (Arabic) A safeguardEssam

Esben (Scandinavian) OfGodEsbin, Esbyn, Esban, Esbon,Esbun

Esmé (French) One who isesteemedEsmay, Esmaye, Esmai,Esmae, Esmeling, Esmelyng

Esmun (American) A kindmanEsmon, Esman, Esmen,Esmin, Esmyn

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Esperanze (Spanish) Filledwith hopeEsperance, Esperence,Esperenze, Esperanzo,Esperenzo

Estcott (English) From theeastern cottageEstcot

Esteban (Spanish) Onewho is crowned in victoryEstebon, Estevan, Estevon,Estefan, Estefon, Estebe,Estyban, Estyvan

★TEthan (Hebrew) Onewho is firm and steadfastEthen, Ethin, Ethyn, Ethon,Ethun, Eitan, Etan, Eithan

Ethanael (American) Godhas given me strengthEthaniel, Ethaneal,Ethanail, Ethanale

Ethel (Hebrew) One whois nobleEthal, Etheal

Etlelooaat (NativeAmerican) One whoshouts

Eudocio (Greek) One whois respectedEudoceo, Eudociyo,Eudoceyo, Eudoco

★Eugene (Greek) A well-born manEugean, Eugenie, Ugene,Efigenio, Gene, Owen

Eulogio (Greek) A reason-able manEulogiyo, Eulogo, Eulogeo,Eulogeyo

Euodias (Greek) Havinggood fortuneEuodeas, Euodyas

Euphemios (Greek) Onewho is well-spokenEufemio, Eufemius,Euphemio, Eufemios,Euphemius, Eufemius

Euphrates (Turkish) Fromthe great riverEufrates, Euphraites,Eufraites, Euphraytes,Eufraytes

Eusebius (Greek) Onewho is devoutEsabio, Esavio, Esavius,Esebio, Eusabio, Eusaio,Eusebio, Eusebios

Eustace (Greek) Havingan abundance of grapesEustache, Eustachios,Eustachius, Eustachy,Eustaquio, Eustashe,Eustasius, Eustatius

★TEvan (Welsh) Form ofJohn, meaning “God isgracious”Evann, Evans, Even, Evin,Evon, Evyn, Evian, Evien



Evander (Greek) A benevo-lent manEvandor, Evandar, Evandir,Evandur, Evandyr

Evers (English) Resemblinga wild boarEver, Evert, Everte

Evett (American) A brightmanEvet, Evatt, Evat, Evitt, Evit,Evytt, Evyt

Eyal (Hebrew) Havinggreat strength

Eze (African) A king

Ezeji (African) The king ofyamsEzejie, Ezejy, Ezejey, Ezejee,Ezejea

Ezekiel (Hebrew)Strengthened by GodEsequiel, Ezechiel,Eziechiele, Eziequel,Ezequiel, Ezekial, Ezekyel,Esquevelle, Zeke

FFactor (English) A busi-nessmanFacter, Factur, Factir, Factyr,Factar

Fairbairn (Scottish) A fair-haired boyFayrbairn, Faerbairn,Fairbaern, Fayrbaern,Faerbaern, Fairbayrn,Fayrbayrn, Faerbayrn

Fairbanks (English) Fromthe bank along the pathFayrbanks, Faerbanks,Farebanks

Faisal (Arabic) One who isdecisive; resoluteFaysal, Faesal, Fasal, Feisal,Faizal, Fasel, Fayzal,Faezal

Fakhir (Arabic) A proudmanFakheer, Fakhear, Fakheir,Fakhier, Fakhyr, Faakhir,Faakhyr, Fakhr

Fakih (Arabic) A legalexpertFakeeh, Fakeah, Fakieh,Fakeih, Fakyh

Falco (Latin) Resembling afalcon; one who workswith falconsFalcon, Falconer, Falconner,Falk, Falke, Falken, Falkner,Faulconer

Fam (American) A family-oriented man

Fang (Scottish) From thesheep penFaing, Fayng, Faeng

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Faraji (African) One whoprovides consolationFarajie, Farajy, Farajey,Farajee, Farajea

Fardoragh (Irish) Havingdark features

Fargo (American) Onewho is jauntyFargoh, Fargoe, Fargouh

Farha (Arabic) Filled withhappinessFarhah, Farhad, Farhan,Farhat, Farhani, Farhanie,Farhany, Farhaney

Fariq (Arabic) One whoholds rank as lieutenantgeneralFareeq, Fareaq, Fareiq,Farieq, Faryq, Farik, Fareek,Fareak

Farnell (English) From thefern hillFarnel, Farnall, Farnal,Fernauld, Farnauld,Fernald, Farnald

Farold (English) A mightytravelerFarould, Farald, Farauld,Fareld

Farran (Irish / Arabic /English) Of the land / abaker / one who is adven-turousFairran, Fayrran, Faerran,Farren, Farrin, Farron,Ferrin, Ferron

Farrar (English) A black-smithFarar, Farrer, Farrier,Ferrar, Ferrars, Ferrer,Ferrier, Farer

Farro (Italian) Of the grainFarroe, Faro, Faroe, Farrow,Farow

Fatik (Indian) Resemblinga crystalFateek, Fateak, Fatyk,Fatiek, Fateik

Faust (Latin) Having goodluckFauste, Faustino, Fausto,Faustos, Faustus, Fauston,Faustin, Fausten

Fawcett (American) Anaudacious manFawcet, Fawcette, Fawcete,Fawce, Fawci, Fawcie,Fawcy, Fawcey

Fawwaz (Arabic) A suc-cessful manFawaz, Fawwad, Fawad

Fay (Irish) Resembling aravenFaye, Fai, Fae, Feich

Februus (Latin) A pagangod

Fedor (Russian) A giftfrom GodFaydor, Feodor, Fyodor,Fedyenka, Fyodr, Fydor,Fjodor



Feechi (African) One whoworships GodFeechie, Feechy, Feechey,Feechee, Feachi, Feachie,Feachy, Feachey

Feivel (Hebrew) The bril-liant oneFeival, Feivol, Feivil, Feivyl,Feivul, Feiwel, Feiwal,Feiwol

Felim (Gaelic) One who isalways goodFelym, Feidhlim, Felimy,Felimey, Felimee, Felimea,Felimi, Felimie

Felipe (Spanish) Form ofPhillip, meaning “onewho loves horses”Felippe, Filip, Filippo, Fillip,Flip, Fulop, Fullop, Fulip

Felton (English) From thetown near the fieldFeltun, Felten, Feltan,Feltyn, Feltin

Fenn (English) From themarshFen

Fergall (Gaelic) A strongand brave manFergal, Fearghall, Ferghall,Ferghal, Forgael

Fergus (Gaelic) The firstand supreme choiceFearghas, Fearghus,Feargus, Fergie, Ferguson,Fergusson, Furgus, Fergy

Ferrell (Irish) A braveman; a heroFerell, Ferel, Ferrel

Fiacre (Celtic) Resemblinga ravenFyacre, Fiacra, Fyacra,Fiachra, Fyachra, Fiachre,Fyachre

Fielding (English) Fromthe fieldFieldyng, Fielder, Field,Fielde, Felding, Feldyng,Fields

Fiero (Spanish) A fierymanFyero

Finbar (Irish) A fair-hairedmanFinnbar, Finnbarr, Fionn,Fionnbharr, Fionnbar,Fionnbarr, Fynbar, Fynnbar

Finch (English) Resemblingthe small birdFynch, Finche, Fynche,Finchi, Finchie, Finchy,Finchey, Finchee

Fineas (Egyptian) A dark-skinned manFyneas, Finius, Fynius

Finian (Irish) A handsomeman; fairFinan, Finnian, Fionan,Finien, Finnien, Finghin,Finneen, Fineen

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Finn (Gaelic) A fair-hairedmanFin, Fynn, Fyn, Fingal,Fingall

Finnegan (Irish) A fair-haired manFinegan, Finnegen, Finegen,Finnigan, Finigan

Fiorello (Italian)Resembling a little flowerFiorelo, Fiorelio, Fioreleo,Fiorellio, Fiorelleo

Fitch (English) Resemblingan ermineFytch, Fich, Fych, Fitche,Fytche

Fitzgerald (English) Theson of GeraldFytzgerald

Fitzgibbon (English) Theson of GibsonFytzgibbon, Fitzgibon,Fytzgibon

Flann (Irish) One who hasa ruddy complexionFlan, Flainn, Flannan,Flannery, Flanneri,Flannerie, Flannerey,Flanneree

Flavian (Latin) Having yel-low hairFlavel, Flavelle, Flaviano,Flavien, Flavio, Flavius,Flawiusz, Flaviu

Fletcher (English) Onewho makes arrowsFletch, Fletche, Flecher

Flynn (Irish) One who hasa ruddy complexionFlyn, Flinn, Flin, Flen,Flenn, Floinn

Fogarty (Irish) One whohas been exiledFogartey, Fogartee,Fogartea, Fogarti, Fogartie,Fogerty, Fogertey, Fogerti

Foley (English) A creativemanFoly, Folee, Foleigh, Folea,Foli, Folie

Folker (German) Aguardian of the peopleFolkar, Folkor, Folkur, Folkir,Folkyr, Folke, Folko, Folkus

Fonso (German) Form ofAlfonso, meaning “pre-pared for battle; eager andready”Fonzo, Fonsie, Fonzell,Fonzie, Fonsi, Fonsy,Fonsey, Fonsee

Fontaine (French) Fromthe water sourceFontayne, Fontaene,Fontane, Fonteyne,Fontana, Fountain

Ford (English) From theriver crossingForde, Forden, Fordan,Fordon, Fordun, Fordin,Fordyn, Forday



Fouad (Arabic) One whohas heartFuad

Fred (German) Form ofFrederick, meaning “apeaceful ruler”Freddi, Freddie, Freddy,Freddey, Freddee, Freddea,Freddis, Fredis

Frederick (German) Apeaceful rulerFred, Fredrick, Federico,Federigo, Fredek, Frederic,Frederich, Frederico, Frederik,Fredric

Freeborn (English) Onewho was born a free manFreeborne, Freebourn,Freebourne, Freeburn,Freeburne, Free

Fremont (French) The pro-tector of freedomFreemont, Fremonte,Freemonte, Fremond,Freemond, Fremonde,Freemonde, Frimunt

Friedhelm (German) Onewho wears the helmet ofpeaceFriedelm, Fridhelm, Fridelm

Frigyes (Hungarian) Amighty and peaceful ruler

Frode (Norse) A wise manFroad, Froade

Froyim (Hebrew) A kind manFroiim

Fructuoso (Spanish) Onewho is fruitfulFructo, Fructoso, Fructuso

Fu (Chinese) A wealthyman

Fudail (Arabic) Of highmoral characterFudaile, Fudayl, Fudayle,Fudale, Fudael, Fudaele

Fulbright (English) A bril-liant manFullbright, Fulbrite,Fullbrite, Fulbryte,Fullbryte, Fulbert, Fullbert

Fulki (Indian) A sparkFulkie, Fulkey, Fulky,Fulkee, Fulkea

Fullerton (English) FromFuller’s townFullertun, Fullertin,Fullertyn, Fullertan,Fullerten

Fursey (Gaelic) The nameof a missionary saintFursy, Fursi, Fursie, Fursee,Fursea

Fyfe (Scottish) A manfrom FifeshireFife, Fyffe, Fiffe, Fibh

Fyren (Anglo-Saxon) Awicked manFyrin, Fyryn, Fyran, Fyron,Fyrun

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GGabai (Hebrew) A delight-ful man

Gabbana (Italian) A cre-ative manGabbanah, Gabana,Gabanah, Gabbanna,Gabanna

Gabbo (English) To joke orscoffGabboe, Gabbow, Gabbowe

Gabor (Hebrew) God ismy strengthGabur, Gabar, Gaber,Gabir, Gabyr

Gabra (African) An offeringGabre

★Gabriel (Hebrew) A heroof GodGabrian, Gabriele,Gabrielli, Gabriello, Gaby,Gab, Gabbi, Gabbie

Gad (Hebrew / NativeAmerican) Having good for-tune / from the juniper treeGadi, Gadie, Gady, Gadey,Gadee, Gadea

Gadiel (Arabic) God is myfortuneGadiell, Gadiele, Gadielle,Gaddiel, Gaddiell, Gadil,Gadeel, Gadeal

Gaffney (Irish)Resembling a calfGaffny, Gaffni, Gaffnie,Gaffnee, Gaffnea

Gage (French) Of the pledgeGaige, Gaege, Gayge

Gahuj (African) A hunter

Gair (Gaelic) A man ofshort statureGayr, Gaer, Gaire, Gayre,Gaere, Gare

Gaius (Latin) One whorejoicesGaeus

Galal (Arabic) A majesticmanGalall, Gallal, Gallall

Galbraith (Irish) A for-eigner; a ScotGalbrait, Galbreath,Gallbraith, Gallbreath,Galbraithe, Gallbraithe,Galbreathe, Gallbreathe

Gale (Irish / English) A for-eigner / one who is cheerfulGail, Gaill, Gaille, Gaile,Gayl, Gayle, Gaylle, Gayll

Galen (Greek) A healer;one who is calmGaelan, Gaillen, Galan,Galin, Galyn, Gaylen,Gaylin, Gaylinn

Gali (Hebrew) From thefountainGalie, Galy, Galey, Galee,Galea, Galeigh



Galip (Turkish) A victori-ous manGalyp, Galup, Galep,Galap, Galop

Gallagher (Gaelic) Aneager helperGallaghor, Gallaghar,Gallaghur, Gallaghir,Gallaghyr, Gallager,Gallagar, Gallagor

Galt (English) From thehigh, wooded landGalte, Gallt, Gallte

Galtero (Spanish) Form ofWalter, meaning “thecommander of the army”Galterio, Galteriyo,Galtereo, Galtereyo, Galter,Galteros, Galterus,Gualterio

Gamaliel (Hebrew) God’srewardGamliel, Gamalyel,Gamlyel, Gamli, Gamlie,Gamly, Gamley, Gamlee

Gameel (Arabic) A hand-some manGameal, Gamil, Gamiel,Gameil, Gamyl

Gamon (American) Onewho enjoys playing gamesGamun, Gamen, Gaman,Gamin, Gamyn, Gammon,Gammun, Gamman

Gan (Chinese) A wanderer

Gandy (American) AnadventurerGandey, Gandi, Gandie,Gandee, Gandea

Gann (English) One whodefends with a spearGan

Gannon (Gaelic) A fair-skinned manGannun, Gannen, Gannan,Gannin, Gannyn, Ganon,Ganun, Ganin

Garcia (Spanish) One whois brave in battleGarce, Garcy, Garcey, Garci,Garcie, Garcee, Garcea

Gared (English) Form ofGerard, meaning “onewho is mighty with aspear”Garad, Garid, Garyd,Garod, Garud

Garman (English) A spear-manGarmann, Garmen,Garmin, Garmon,Garmun, Garmyn, Gar,Garr

Garrison (French) PreparedGarris, Garrish, Garry, Gary

Garrett (English) Form ofGerard, meaning “one whois mighty with a spear”Garett, Garret, Garretson,Garritt, Garrot, Garrott,Gerrit, Gerritt

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Garson (English) The sonof Gar (Garrett, Garrison,etc.)Garrson, Garsen, Garrsen,Garsun, Garrsun, Garsone,Garrsone

Garth (Scandinavian) Thekeeper of the gardenGarthe, Gart, Garte

Garvey (Gaelic) A roughbut peaceful manGarvy, Garvee, Garvea,Garvi, Garvie, Garrvey,Garrvy, Garrvee

Garvin (English) A friendwith a spearGarvyn, Garven, Garvan,Garvon, Garvun

Gary (English) One whowields a spearGarey, Gari, Garie, Garea,Garee, Garry, Garrey, Garree

Gassur (Arabic) A coura-geous manGassor, Gassir, Gassyr,Gassar, Gasser

Gaston (French) A manfrom GasconyGastun, Gastan, Gasten,Gascon, Gascone, Gasconey,Gasconi, Gasconie

Gate (American) One whois close-mindedGates, Gait, Gaite, Gaits,Gaites, Gayt, Gayte, Gayts

★Gavin (Welsh) A littlewhite falconGavan, Gaven, Gavino,Gavyn, Gavynn, Gavon,Gavun, Gavyno

Gazali (African) A mysticGazalie, Gazaly, Gazaley,Gazalee, Gazalea, Gazaleigh

Geirleif (Norse) A descen-dant of the spearGeirleaf, Geerleif, Geerleaf

Geirstein (Norse) One whowields a rock-hard spearGeerstein, Gerstein

Gellert (Hungarian) Amighty soldierGellart, Gellirt, Gellyrt,Gellort, Gellurt

Genaro (Latin) A dedicat-ed manGenaroh, Genaroe,Genarow, Genarowe

Gene (English) Form ofEugene, meaning “a well-born man”Genio, Geno, Geneo, Gino,Ginio, Gineo

Genet (African) FromEdenGenat, Genit, Genyt, Genot,Genut

Genoah (Italian) From thecity of GenoaGenoa, Genovise, Genovize



Geoffrey (English) Formof Jeffrey, meaning “aman of peace”Geffrey, Geoff, Geoffery,Geoffroy, Geoffry, Geofrey,Geofferi, Geofferie

George (Greek) One whoworks the earth; a farmerGeoras, Geordi, Geordie,Georg, Georges, Georgi,Georgie, Georgio, Yegor,Jurgen, Joren

Gerald (German) One whorules with the spearJerald, Garald, Garold,Gearalt, Geralde, Geraldo,Geraud, Gere, Gerek

Gerard (French) One whois mighty with a spearGerord, Gerrard, Gared,Garrett

Geremia (Italian) Form ofJeremiah, meaning “onewho is exalted by the Lord”Geremiah, Geremias,Geremija, Geremiya,Geremyah, Geramiah,Geramia

Germain (French / Latin)A man from Germany /one who is brotherlyGermaine, German,Germane, Germanicus,Germano, Germanus,Germayn, Germayne

Gerry (German) Shortform of names beginningwith Ger-, such as Geraldor Gerard Gerrey, Gerri, Gerrie,Gerrea, Gerree

Gershom (Hebrew) Onewho has been exiledGersham, Gershon,Gershoom, Gershem,Gershim, Gershym,Gershum, Gersh

Getachew (African) Theirmaster

Ghazi (Arabic) An invader;a conquerorGhazie, Ghazy, Ghazey,Ghazee, Ghazea

Ghoukas (Armenian)Form of Lucas, meaning“a man from Lucania”Ghukas

Giancarlo (Italian) Onewho is gracious and mightyGyancarlo

Gideon (Hebrew) A mightywarrior; one who fells treesGideone, Gidi, Gidon,Gidion, Gid, Gidie, Gidy,Gidey

Gilam (Hebrew) The joy ofthe peopleGylam, Gilem, Gylem,Gilim, Gylim, Gilym,Gylym, Gilom

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Gilbert (French / English)Of the bright promise / onewho is trustworthyGib, Gibb, Gil, Gilberto,Gilburt, Giselbert,Giselberto, Giselbertus

Gildas (Irish / English)One who serves God / thegolden oneGyldas, Gilda, Gylda, Gilde,Gylde, Gildea, Gyldea, Gildes

Giles (Greek) Resemblinga young goatGyles, Gile, Gil, Gilles,Gillis, Gilliss, Gyle, Gyl

Gill (Gaelic) A servantGyll, Gilly, Gilley, Gillee,Gillea, Gilli, Gillie, Ghill

Gillivray (Scottish) A ser-vant of GodGillivraye, Gillivrae, Gillivrai

Gilmat (Scottish) One whowields a swordGylmat, Gilmet, Gylmet

Gilmer (English) A famoushostageGilmar, Gilmor, Gilmur,Gilmir, Gilmyr, Gillmer,Gillmar, Gillmor

Gilon (Hebrew) Filled with joyGilun, Gilen, Gilan, Gilin,Gilyn, Gilo

Ginton (Arabic) From thegardenGintun, Gintan, Ginten,Gintin, Gintyn

Giovanni (Italian) Form ofJohn, meaning “God isgracious”Geovani, Geovanney,Geovanni, Geovanny,Geovany, Giannino,Giovan, Giovani, Yovanny

Giri (Indian) From themountainGirie, Giry, Girey, Giree,Girea

Girvan (Gaelic) The smallrough oneGyrvan, Girven, Gyrven,Girvin, Gyrvin, Girvyn,Gyrvyn, Girvon

Giulio (Italian) One who isyouthfulGiuliano, Giuleo

Giuseppe (Italian) Formof Joseph, meaning “Godwill add”Giuseppi, Giuseppie,Giuseppy, Giuseppee,Giuseppea, Giuseppey,Guiseppe, Guiseppi

Gizmo (American) Onewho is playfulGismo, Gyzmo, Gysmo,Gizmoe, Gismoe, Gyzmoe,Gysmoe

Glade (English) From theclearing in the woodsGlayd, Glayde, Glaid,Glaide, Glaed, Glaede



Glaisne (Irish) One who iscalm; sereneGlaisny, Glaisney, Glaisni,Glaisnie, Glaisnee, Glasny,Glasney, Glasni

Glasgow (Scottish) Fromthe city in ScotlandGlasgo

Glen (Gaelic) From thesecluded narrow valleyGlenn, Glennard, Glennie,Glennon, Glenny, Glin,Glinn, Glyn

Glover (English) One whomakes glovesGlovar, Glovir, Glovyr,Glovur, Glovor

Gobind (Sanskrit) The cowfinderGobinde, Gobinda, Govind,Govinda, Govinde

Goby (American) An auda-cious manGobi, Gobie, Gobey, Gobee,Gobea

Godfrey (German) God ispeaceGiotto, Godefroi, Godfry,Godofredo, Goffredo,Gottfrid, Gottfried, Godfried

Godfried (German) God ispeaceGodfreed, Gjord

Gogo (African) A grandfa-therly man

Goldwin (English) A gold-en friendGoldwine, Goldwinn,Goldwinne, Goldwen,Goldwenn, Goldwenne,Goldwyn, Goldwynn

Goode (English) Anupstanding manGood, Goodi, Goodie, Goody,Goodey, Goodee, Goodea

Gordon (Gaelic) From thegreat hill; a heroGorden, Gordin, Gordyn,Gordun, Gordan, Gordi,Gordie, Gordee

Gormley (Irish) The bluespearmanGormly, Gormlee, Gormlea,Gormleah, Gormleigh,Gormli, Gormlie, Gormaly

Goro (Japanese) The fifth-born child

Gotam (Indian) The best oxGotem, Gautam, Gautem,Gautom, Gotom

Gotzon (Basque) A heav-enly messenger; an angel

Gower (Welsh) One who ispure; chasteGwyr, Gowyr, Gowir,Gowar, Gowor, Gowur

Gozal (Hebrew)Resembling a baby birdGozall, Gozel, Gozell,Gozale, Gozele

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Grady (Gaelic) One who isfamous; nobleGradey, Gradee, Gradea,Gradi, Gradie, Graidy,Graidey, Graidee

Grand (English) A superi-or manGrande, Grandy, Grandey,Grandi, Grandie, Grandee,Grandea, Grander

Granger (English) A farmerGrainger, Graynger,Graenger, Grange, Graynge,Graenge, Grainge, Grangere

Grant (English) A tallman; a great manGrante, Graent

Granville (French) Fromthe large villageGranvylle, Granvil,Granvyl, Granvill, Granvyll,Granvile, Granvyle, Grenvill

Gray (English) A gray-haired manGraye, Grai, Grae, Greye,Grey, Graylon, Graylen,Graylin

Grayson (English) The sonof a gray-haired manGraysen, Graysun, Graysin,Graysyn, Graysan, Graison,Graisun, Graisen

Greenwood (English)From the green forestGreenwode

Gregory (Greek) One whois vigilant; watchfulGreg, Greggory, Greggy,Gregori, Gregorie, Gregry,Grigori

Gremian (Anglo-Saxon)One who enrages othersGremien, Gremean,Gremyan

Gridley (English) From theflat meadowGridly, Gridlee, Gridlea,Gridleah, Gridleigh, Gridli,Gridlie

Grimaldo (German) Amighty protectorGrymaldo, Grimaldi,Grymaldi, Grimaldie,Grymaldie, Grimaldy,Grymaldy, Grimaldey

Grimm (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho is fierce; darkGrimme, Grymm, Grymme

Grimsley (English) Fromthe dark meadowGrimsly, Grimslee, Grimslea,Grimsleah, Grimsleigh,Grimsli, Grimslie

Griswold (German) Fromthe gray forestGriswald, Gryswold,Gryswald, Greswold,Greswald

Guban (African) One whohas been burntGuben, Gubin, Gubyn,Gubon, Gubun



Guedado (African) Onewho is unwanted

Guerdon (English) A war-ring manGuerdun, Guerdan,Guerden, Guerdin, Guerdyn

Guido (Italian) One whoacts as a guideGuidoh, Gwedo, Gwido,Gwydo, Gweedo

Guillaume (French) Formof William, meaning “thedetermined protector”Gillermo, Guglielmo,Guilherme, Guillermo,Gwillyn, Gwilym, Guglilmo

Gulshan (Hindi) From thegardens

Gunnar (Scandinavian) Abold warriorGunner, Gunnor, Gunnur,Gunnir, Gunnyr

Gunnolf (Norse) A warriorwolfGunolf, Gunnulf, Gunulf

Gur (Hebrew) Resemblinga lion cubGuryon, Gurion, Guriel,Guriell, Guryel, Guryell,Guri, Gurie

Gurpreet (Indian) A devot-ed followerGurpreat, Gurpriet,Gurpreit, Gurprit, Gurpryt

Guru (Indian) A teacher; areligious head

Gurutz (Basque) Of theholy crossGuruts

Gus (German) A respectedman; one who is exaltedGuss

Gustav (Scandinavian) Ofthe staff of the godsGus, Gustave, Gussie,Gustaf, Gustof, Tavin

Gusty (American) Of thewind; a revered manGustey, Gustee, Gustea,Gusti, Gustie, Gusto

Guwayne (American)Form of Wayne, meaning“one who builds wagons”Guwayn, Guwain,Guwaine, Guwaen,Guwaene, Guwane

Gwalchmai (Welsh) A bat-tle hawk

Gwandoya (African)Suffering a miserable fate

Gwydion (Welsh) Inmythology, a magicianGwydeon, Gwydionne,Gwydeonne

Gylfi (Scandinavian) A kingGylfie, Gylfee, Gylfea, Gylfi,Gylfie, Gylphi, Gylphie,Gylphey

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Gypsy (English) A wander-er; a nomadGipsee, Gipsey, Gipsy, Gypsi,Gypsie, Gypsey, Gypsee, Gipsi

Gyula (Hungarian) Onewho is honoredGyulah, Gyulla, Gyullah

HHabimama (African) Onewho believes in GodHabymama

Hachiro (Japanese) Theeighth-born sonHachyro

Hadden (English) Fromthe heather-covered hillHaddan, Haddon, Haddin,Haddyn, Haddun

Hades (Greek) In mythol-ogy, the god of the under-worldHadies, Hadees, Hadiez,Hadeez

Hadriel (Hebrew) Thesplendor of GodHadryel, Hadriell, Hadryell

Hadwin (English) A friendin warHadwinn, Hadwinne,Hadwen, Hadwenn,Hadwenne, Hadwyn,Hadwynn, Hadwynne

Hafiz (Arabic) A protectorHaafiz, Hafeez, Hafeaz,Hafiez, Hafeiz, Hafyz,Haphiz, Haaphiz

Hagar (Hebrew) A wan-derer

Hagen (Gaelic) One whois youthfulHaggen, Hagan, Haggan,Hagin, Haggin, Hagyn,Haggyn, Hagon

Hagop (Armenian) Formof James, meaning “hewho supplants”Hagup, Hagap, Hagep,Hagip, Hagyp

Hagos (African) Filledwith happiness

Hahnee (Native American)A beggarHahnea, Hahni, Hahnie,Hahny, Hahney

Haim (Hebrew) A giver ofliveHayim, Hayyim

Haines (English) From thevined cottage; from thehedged enclosureHaynes, Haenes, Hanes,Haine, Hayne, Haene,Hane

Hajari (African) One whotakes flightHajarie, Hajary, Hajarey,Hajaree, Hajarea



Haji (African) Born duringthe hajjHajie, Hajy, Hajey, Hajee,Hajea

Hakan (Norse / NativeAmerican) One who isnoble / a fiery man

Hakim (Arabic) One whois wise; intelligentHakeem, Hakeam,Hakeim, Hakiem, Hakym

Hal (English) A form ofHenry, meaning “the rulerof the house”; a form ofHarold, meaning “theruler of an army”

Halford (English) Fromthe hall by the fordHallford, Halfurd, Hallfurd,Halferd, Hallferd

Halig (Anglo-Saxon) Aholy manHalyg

Halil (Turkish) A belovedfriendHaleel, Haleal, Haleil,Haliel, Halyl

Halla (African) An unex-pected giftHallah, Hala, Halah

Hallberg (Norse) From therocky mountainHalberg, Hallburg, Halburg

Halle (Norse) As solid as arock

Halley (English) From thehall near the meadowHally, Halli, Hallie,Halleigh, Hallee, Halleah,Hallea

Halliwell (English) Fromthe holy springHaligwell

Hallward (English) Theguardian of the hallHalward, Hallwerd,Halwerd, Hallwarden,Halwarden, Hawarden,Haward, Hawerd

Hamid (Arabic / Indian) Apraiseworthy man / abeloved friendHameed, Hamead,Hameid, Hamied, Hamyd,Haamid

Hamidi (Swahili) One whois commendableHamidie, Hamidy,Hamidey, Hamidee,Hamidea, Hamydi,Hamydie, Hamydee

Hamilton (English) Fromthe flat-topped hillHamylton, Hamiltun,Hamyltun, Hamilten,Hamylten, Hamelton,Hameltun, Hamelten

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Hamlet (German) Fromthe little homeHamlett, Hammet,Hammett, Hamnet,Hamnett, Hamlit, Hamlitt,Hamoelet

Hammer (German) Onewho makes hammers; acarpenterHammar, Hammor,Hammur, Hammir,Hammyr

Hampden (English) Fromthe home in the valleyHampdon, Hampdan,Hampdun, Hampdyn,Hampdin

Hancock (English) Onewho owns a farmHancok, Hancoc

Hanford (English) Fromthe high fordHanferd, Hanfurd,Hanforde, Hanferde,Hanfurde

Hanisi (Swahili) Born on aThursdayHanisie, Hanisy, Hanisey,Hanisee, Hanisea, Hanysi,Hanysie, Hanysy

Hank (English) Form ofHenry, meaning “the rulerof the house”Hanke, Hanks, Hanki,Hankie, Hankee, Hankea,Hanky, Hankey

Hanley (English) From thehigh meadowHanly, Hanleigh, Hanleah,Hanlea, Hanlie, Hanli,Handlea, Handleigh

Hanna (Arabic) Form ofJohn, meaning “God isgracious”Hannah, Hana, Hanah

Hanoch (Hebrew) Onewho is dedicatedHanock, Hanok, Hanoc

Hanraoi (Irish) Form ofHenry, meaning “the rulerof the house”

Hansraj (Hindi) The swanking

Hardik (Indian) One whohas heartHardyk, Hardick, Hardyck,Hardic, Hardyc

Hare (English) Resemblinga rabbit

Harence (English) Onewho is swiftHarince, Harense, Harinse,Harynce, Harynse

Hari (Indian) Resemblinga lionHarie, Hary, Harey, Haree,Harea

Harim (Arabic) A superiormanHareem, Haream, Hariem,Hareim, Harym



Harkin (Irish) Having darkred hairHarkyn, Harken, Harkan,Harkon, Harkun

Harlemm (American) Asoulful manHarlam, Harlom, Harlim,Harlym, Harlem

Harlow (English) From thearmy on the hillHarlowe, Harlo, Harloe

Harold (Scandinavian) Theruler of an armyHal, Harald, Hareld,Harry, Darold

Harper (English) One whoplays or makes harpsHarpur, Harpar, Harpir,Harpyr, Harpor, Hearpere

Harrington (English)From of Harry’s town;from the herring townHarringtun, Harryngton,Harryngtun, Harington,Haringtun, Haryngton,Haryntun

Harshad (Indian) Abringer of joyHarsh, Harshe, Harsho,Harshil, Harshyl, Harshit,Harshyt

Hartford (English) Fromthe stag’s fordHarteford, Hartferd,Harteferd, Hartfurd,Hartefurd, Hartforde,Harteforde, Hartferde

Haru (Japanese) Born dur-ing the spring

Harvey (English / French)One who is ready for bat-tle / a strong manHarvy, Harvi, Harvie,Harvee, Harvea, Harv,Harve, Hervey

Hasim (Arabic) One whois decisiveHaseem, Haseam, Hasiem,Haseim, Hasym

Haskel (Hebrew) An intel-ligent manHaskle, Haskell, Haskil,Haskill, Haske, Hask

Hasso (German) Of thesunHassoe, Hassow, Hassowe

Hassun (Native American)As solid as a stone

Hastiin (Native American)A man

Hastin (Hindi) Resemblingan elephantHasteen, Hastean, Hastien,Hastein, Hastyn

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Hawes (English) From thehedged placeHaws, Hayes, Hays, Hazin,Hazen, Hazyn, Hazon,Hazan

Hawiovi (NativeAmerican) One whodescends on a ladderHawiovie, Hawiovy,Hawiovey, Hawiovee,Hawiovea

Hawkins (English)Resembling a small hawkHaukins, Hawkyns, Haukyn

Hawthorne (English)From the hawthorn treeHawthorn

★THayden (English) Fromthe hedged valleyHaydan, Haydon, Haydun,Haydin, Haydyn, Haden,Hadan, Hadon

Haye (Scottish) From thestockadeHay, Hae, Hai

Hazaiah (Hebrew) Godwill decideHazaia, Haziah, Hazia

Hazleton (English) Fromthe hazel tree townHazelton, Hazletun,Hazelton, Hazleten, Hazelten

Heath (English) From theuntended land of flower-ing shrubsHeathe, Heeth, Heethe

Heaton (English) Fromthe town on high groundHeatun, Heeton, Heetun,Heaten, Heeten

Heber (Hebrew) A partneror companionHeeber, Hebar, Heebar,Hebor, Heebor, Hebur,Heebur, Hebir

Heimdall (Norse) Thewhite god; in mythology,one of the founders of thehuman raceHeimdal, Heiman,Heimann

Helio (Greek) Son of thesunHeleo, Helios, Heleos

Hem (Indian) The goldenson

Hemendu (Indian) Bornbeneath the golden moonHemendue, Hemendoo,Hemendou

Hemi (Maori) Form ofJames, meaning “he whosupplants”Hemie, Hemy, Hemee,Hemea, Hemey

Henderson (Scottish) Theson of HenryHendrie, Hendries,Hendron, Hendri, Hendry,Hendrey, Hendree, Hendrea



Hendrick (English) Formof Henry, meaning “theruler of the house”Hendryck, Hendrik,Hendryk, Hendric, Hendryc

Henley (English) From thehigh meadowHenly, Henleigh, Henlea,Henleah, Henlee, Henli,Henlie

Henry (German) The rulerof the houseHal, Hank, Harry, Henny,Henree, Henri, Hanraoi,Hendrick

Heraldo (Spanish) Of thedivine

Hercules (Greek) Inmythology, a son of Zeuswho possessed superhu-man strengthHerakles, Hercule, Herculi,Herculie, Herculy, Herculey,Herculee, Herculea

Herman (German) A sol-dierHermon, Hermen,Hermun, Hermin, Hermyn,Hermann, Hermie,Herminio

Herne (English)Resembling a heronHern, Hearn, Hearne

Hero (Greek) The bravedefenderHeroe, Herow, Herowe

Hershel (Hebrew)Resembling a deerHersch, Herschel, Herschell,Hersh, Hertzel, Herzel,Herzl, Heschel

Herwin (Teutonic) Afriend of warHerwinn, Herwinne,Herwen, Herwenn,Herwenne, Herwyn,Herwynn, Herwynne

Hesed (Hebrew) A kind man

Hesutu (Native American)A rising yellow-jacket nestHesutou, Hesoutou

Hewson (English) The sonof HughHewsun

Hiawatha (NativeAmerican) He who makesriversHiawathah, Hyawatha,Hiwatha, Hywatha

Hickok (American) Afamous frontier marshalHickock, Hickoc, Hikock,Hikoc, Hikok, Hyckok,Hyckock, Hyckoc

Hidalgo (Spanish) Thenoble oneHydalgo

Hideaki (Japanese) A cleverman; having wisdomHideakie, Hideaky,Hideakey, Hideakee,Hideakea

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Hieronim (Polish) Form ofJerome, meaning “of thesacred name”Hieronym, Hieronymos,Hieronimos, Heronim,Heronym, Heronymos,Heronimos

Hietamaki (Finnish) Fromthe sand hillHietamakie, Hietamaky,Hietamakey, Hietamakee,Hietamakea

Hieu (Vietnamese) A piousman

Hikmat (Islamic) Filledwith wisdomHykmat

Hildefuns (German) Onewho is ready for battleHildfuns, Hyldefuns,Hyldfuns

Hillel (Hebrew) One whois praisedHyllel, Hillell, Hyllell, Hilel,Hylel, Hilell, Hylell

Hiranmay (Indian) Thegolden oneHiranmaye, Hiranmai,Hiranmae, Hyranmay,Hyranmaye, Hyranmai,Hyranmae

Hiroshi (Japanese) A gen-erous manHiroshie, Hiroshy, Hiroshey,Hiroshee, Hiroshea,Hyroshi, Hyroshie,Hyroshey

Hirsi (African) An amuletHirsie, Hirsy, Hirsey,Hirsee, Hirsea

Hisoka (Japanese) Onewho is secretiveHysoka, Hisokie, Hysokie,Hisoki, Hysoki, Hisokey,Hysokey, Hisoky

Hitakar (Indian) One whowishes others wellHitakarin, Hitakrit

Hobart (American) Formof Hubert, meaning “hav-ing a shining intellect”Hobarte, Hoebart,Hoebarte, Hobert, Hoberte,Hoburt, Hoburte, Hobirt

Hoc (Vietnamese) A stu-dious man

Hohberht (German) Onewho is high and brightHohbert, Hohburt, Hohbirt,Hohbyrt, Hoh

Holcomb (English) Fromthe deep valleyHolcom, Holcombe

Holland (American) Fromthe NetherlandsHollend, Hollind, Hollynd,Hollande, Hollende,Hollinde, Hollynde

Hollis (English) From theholly treeHollys, Holliss, Hollyss,Hollace, Hollice, Holli,Hollie, Holly



Holman (English) A manfrom the valleyHolmann, Holmen, Holmin,Holmyn, Holmon, Holmun

Holt (English) From theforestHolte, Holyt, Holyte, Holter,Holtar, Holtor, Holtur, Holtir

Honaw (Native American)Resembling a bearHonawe, Honau

Hondo (African) A war-ring manHondoh, Honda, Hondah

Honesto (Spanish) Onewho is honestHonestio, Honestiyo,Honesteo, Honesteyo,Honestoh

Honon (Native American)Resembling a bearHonun, Honen, Honan,Honin, Honyn

Honovi (Native American)Having great strengthHonovie, Honovy, Honovey,Honovee, Honovea

Honza (Czech) A gift fromGod

Horsley (English) Fromthe horse meadowHorsly, Horslea, Horsleah,Horslee, Horsleigh, Horsli,Horslie

Horst (German) From thethicketHorste, Horsten, Horstan,Horstin, Horstyn, Horston,Horstun, Horstman

Hoshi (Japanese)Resembling a starHoshiko, Hoshyko, Hoshie,Hoshee, Hoshea, Hoshy,Hoshey

Hototo (Native American)One who whistles; a war-rior spirit that sings

Hovannes (Armenian)Form of John, meaning“God is gracious”Hovennes, Hovann,Hovenn, Hovane, Hovene,Hovan, Hoven

Howard (English) Theguardian of the homeHowerd, Howord, Howurd,Howird, Howyrd, Howi,Howie, Howy

Howi (Native American)Resembling a turtle dove

Hrothgar (Anglo-Saxon) AkingHrothgarr, Hrothegar,Hrothegarr, Hrothgare,Hrothegare

Hubert (German) Havinga shining intellectHobart, Huberte, Huburt,Huburte, Hubirt, Hubirte,Hubyrt, Hubyrte, Hubie,Uberto

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Hudson (English) The sonof Hugh; from the riverHudsun, Hudsen, Hudsan,Hudsin, Hudsyn

Hugin (Norse) A thought-ful manHugyn, Hugen, Hugan,Hugon, Hugun

Humam (Arabic) A gener-ous and brave man

Hungan (Haitian) A spiritmaster or priestHungen, Hungon, Hungun,Hungin, Hungyn

Hungas (Irish) A vigorousman

★THunter (English) A greathuntsman and providerHuntar, Huntor, Huntur,Huntir, Huntyr, Hunte,Hunt, Hunting

Husky (American) A bigman; a manly manHuski, Huskie, Huskey,Huskee, Huskea, Husk, Huske

Huslu (Native American)Resembling a hairy bearHuslue, Huslou

Husto (Spanish) A right-eous manHustio, Husteo, Hustiyo,Husteyo

Huynh (Vietnamese) Anolder brother

Hwang (Chinese) Refersto the color yellowHwange

Hwitford (English) Fromthe white fordHwitforde, Hwitferd,Hwitferde, Hwitfurd,Hwitfurde

IIakovos (Hebrew) Form ofJacob, meaning “he whosupplants”Iakovus, Iakoves, Iakovas,Iakovis, Iakovys

★Ian (Gaelic) Form of John,meaning “God is gracious”Iain, Iaine, Iayn, Iayne,Iaen, Iaene, Iahn

Iavor (Bulgarian) From thesycamore treeIaver, Iavur, Iavar, Iavir,Iavyr

Ibrahim (Arabic) Form ofAbraham, meaning“father of a multitude;father of nations”Ibraheem, Ibraheim,Ibrahiem, Ibraheam, Ibrahym

Ichabod (Hebrew) Theglory has goneIkabod, Ickabod, Icabod,Ichavod, Ikavod, Icavod,Ickavod, Icha



Ichtaca (Nahuatl) A secre-tive manIchtaka, Ichtacka

Ida (Anglo-Saxon) A kingIdah

Idi (African) Born duringthe holiday of IddIdie, Idy, Idey, Idee, Idea

Ido (Arabic / Hebrew) Amighty man / to evaporateIddo, Idoh, Iddoh

Idris (Welsh) An eager lordIdrys, Idriss, Idrisse, Idryss,Idrysse

Iefan (Welsh) Form ofJohn, meaning “God isgracious”Iefon, Iefen, Iefin, Iefyn,Iefun, Ifan, Ifon, Ifen

Ifor (Welsh) An archerIfore, Ifour, Ifoure

Igasho (Native American)A wandererIgashoe, Igashow, Igashowe

Ignatius (Latin) A fieryman; one who is ardentIgnac, Ignace, Ignacio,Ignacius, Ignatious, Ignatz,Ignaz, Ignazio

Igor (Scandinavian /Russian) A hero / Ing’ssoldierIgoryok

Ihit (Indian) One who ishonoredIhyt, Ihitt, Ihytt

Ihsan (Arabic) A charitablemanIhsann, Ihsen, Ihsin, Ihsyn,Ihson, Ihsun

Ike (Hebrew) Form ofIsaac, meaning “full oflaughter”Iki, Ikie, Iky, Ikey, Ikee,Ikea

Iker (Basque) A visitorIkar, Ikir, Ikyr, Ikor, Ikur

Ilario (Italian) A cheerfulmanIlareo, Ilariyo, Ilareyo, Ilar,Ilarr, Ilari, Ilarie, Ilary

Ilhuitl (Nahuatl) Born dur-ing the daytime

Illanipi (Native American)An amazing manIllanipie, Illanipy, Illanipey,Illanipee, Illanipea

Iluminado (Spanish) Onewho shines brightlyIlluminado, Iluminato,Illuminato, Iluminados,Iluminatos, Illuminados,Illuminatos

Imaran (Indian) Havinggreat strengthImaren, Imaron, Imarun,Imarin, Imaryn

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Inaki (Basque) An ardentmanInakie, Inaky, Inakey,Inakee, Inakea, Inacki,Inackie, Inackee

Ince (Hungarian) One whois innocentInse

Indiana (English) Fromthe land of the Indians;from the state of IndianaIndianna, Indyana,Indyanna

Ingemar (Scandinavian)The son of IngIngamar, Ingemur, Ingmar,Ingmur, Ingar, Ingemer,Ingmer

Inger (Scandinavian) Onewho is fertileInghar, Ingher

Ingo (Scandinavian /Danish) A lord / from themeadowIngoe, Ingow, Ingowe

Ingram (Scandinavian) Araven of peaceIngra, Ingrem, Ingrim,Ingrym, Ingrum, Ingrom,Ingraham, Ingrahame,Ingrams

Iniko (African) Born dur-ing troubled timesInicko, Inico, Inyko, Inycko,Inyco

Iorwerth (Welsh) A hand-some lordIoworth, Iowerthe, Ioworthe,Iowirth, Iowirthe, Iowyrth,Iowyrthe

Iranga (Sri Lankan) Onewho is special

Irenbend (Anglo-Saxon)From the iron bendIronbend

Irwin (English) A friend ofthe wild boarIrwinn, Irwinne, Irwyn,Irwynne, Irwine, Irwen,Irwenn, Irwenne

★TIsaac (Hebrew) Full oflaughterIke, Isaack, Isaak, Isac,Isacco, Isak, Issac, Itzak,Itzhak

★TIsaiah (Hebrew) God ismy salvationIsa, Isaia, Isais, Isia, Isiah,Issiah, Izaiah, Iziah

Iseabail (Hebrew) Onewho is devoted to GodIseabaile, Iseabayl, Iseabyle,Iseabael, Iseabaele

Isham (English) From theiron one’s estateIshem, Ishom, Ishum,Ishim, Ishym, Isenham,Isenhem, Isenhim



Isidore (Greek) A gift of IsisIsador, Isadore, Isidor,Isidoro, Isidorus, Isidro,Issy, Izidor

Iskander (Arabic) Form ofAlexander, meaning “ahelper and defender ofmankind”Iskinder, Iskandar, Iskindar,Iskynder, Iskyndar, Iskender,Iskendar

Isser (Slavic) One who iscreativeIssar, Issir, Issyr, Issor, Issur

Istu (Native American) Assweet as sugarIstue, Istoo, Istou

Istvan (Hungarian) Onewho is crownedIstven, Istvin, Istvyn, Istvon,Istvun

Iulian (Romanian) Ayouthful manIulien, Iulio, Iuleo

Ivan (Slavic) Form of John,meaning “God is gra-cious”Ivann, Ivanhoe, Ivano,Iwan, Iban, Ibano, Ivanti,Ivantie

Ives (Scandinavian) Thearcher’s bow; of the yewwoodIvair, Ivar, Iven, Iver, Ivo,Ivon, Ivor, Ivaire

Ivy (English) Resemblingthe evergreen vining plantIvee, Ivey, Ivie, Ivi, Ivea,Iveah

Iyar (Hebrew) Surroundedby lightIyyar, Iyer, Iyyer

JJa (Korean / African) Ahandsome man / one whois magnetic

Jabari (African) A valiantmanJabarie, Jabary, Jabarey,Jabaree, Jabarea

Jabbar (Indian) One whoconsoles othersJabar

Jabin (Hebrew) God hasbuilt; one who is percep-tive

Jabon (American) A fiestymanJabun, Jabin, Jabyn, Jaben,Jaban

Jace (Hebrew) God is mysalvationJacen, Jacey, Jacian, Jacy,Jaice, Jayce, Jaece, Jaycen

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Jacinto (Spanish)Resembling a hyacinthJacynto, Jacindo, Jacyndo,Jacento, Jacendo, Jacenty,Jacentey, Jacentee

★Jack (English) Form of John,meaning “God is gracious”Jackie, Jackman, Jacko,Jacky, Jacq, Jacqin, Jak, Jaq

★Jackson (English) Theson of Jack or JohnJacksen, Jacksun, Jacson,Jakson, Jaxen, Jaxon,Jaxun, Jaxson

★TJacob (Hebrew) He whosupplantsJake, James, Kuba, Iakovos,Yakiv, Yankel, Yaqub, Jaco,Jacobo, Jacobi, Jacoby, Jacobie,Jacobey, Jacobo, Jacobus

Jadal (American) One whois punctualJadall, Jadel, Jadell

Jade (Spanish) Resemblingthe green gemstoneJadee, Jadie, Jayde, Jaden

★Jaden (Hebrew / English)One who is thankful toGod; God has heard / formof Jade, meaning “resem-bling the green gemstone”Jadine, Jadyn, Jadon, Jayden,Jadyne, Jaydyn, Jaydon, Jaydine

Jagan (English) One whois self-confidentJagen, Jagin, Jagyn, Jagon,Jagun, Jago

Jahan (Indian) Man of theworldJehan, Jihan, Jag, Jagat,Jagath

Jaidayal (Indian) The victo-ry of kindnessJadayal, Jaydayal, Jaedayal

Jaime (Spanish) Form ofJames, meaning “he whosupplants”Jamie, Jaime, Jaimee, Jaimey,Jaimi, Jaimie, Jaimy, Jamee

Jaimin (French) One whois lovedJaimyn, Jamin, Jamyn,Jaymin, Jaymyn, Jaemin,Jaemyn

Jairdan (American) Onewho enlightens othersJardan, Jayrdan, Jaerdan,Jairden, Jarden, Jayrden,Jaerden

Jaja (African) A gift fromGod

Jajuan (American) Onewho loves God

★Jake (English) Form ofJacob, meaning “he whosupplants”Jaik, Jaike, Jayk, Jayke,Jakey, Jaky

Jakome (Basque) Form ofJames, meaning “he whosupplants”Jackome, Jakom, Jackom,Jacome



Jaladhi (Hindi) Of the oceanJaladhie, Jaladhy, Jaladhey,Jaladhee, Jaladi, Jaladie,Jalady, Jaladey

Jamal (Arabic) A hand-some manJamail, Jahmil, Jam,Jamaal, Jamy, Jamar

Jamar (American) Form ofJamal, meaning “a hand-some man”Jamarr, Jemar, Jemarr,Jimar, Jimarr, Jamaar,Jamari, Jamarie

★TJames (Hebrew) Form ofJacob, meaning “he whosupplants”Jaimes, Jaymes, Jame,Jaym, Jaim, Jaem, Jaemes,Jamese, Jim, Jaime, Diego,Hagop, Hemi, Jakome

Jameson (English) Theson of JamesJaimison, Jamieson,Jaymeson, Jamison, Jaimeson,Jaymison, Jaemeson, Jaemison

Jamin (Hebrew) The righthand of favorJamian, Jamiel, Jamon,Jaymin, Jaemin, Jaymon,Jaemon, Jaimin

Janesh (Hindi) A leader ofthe peopleJaneshe

Japa (Indian) One who chantsJapeth, Japesh, Japendra

Japheth (Hebrew) May heexpand; in the Bible, oneof Noah’s sonsJaypheth, Jaepheth,Jaipheth, Jafeth, Jayfeth,Jaefeth, Jaifeth, Japhet

Jarah (Hebrew) One whois as sweet as honeyJarrah, Jara, Jarra

Jarlath (Irish) A tributarylordJarleath, Jarlaith, Jarlaeth,Jarlayth, Jarleeth, Jariath,Jaryath

Jarman (German) A manfrom GermanyJarmann, Jerman, Jermann

Jaromir (Slavic) From thefamous springJaromeer, Jaromear,Jaromeir, Jaromier, Jaromyr,Yaromir

Jaron (Israeli) A song ofrejoicingJaran, Jaren, Jarin, Jarran,Jarren, Jarrin, Jarron, Jaryn

Jaroslav (Slavic) Born withthe beauty of springJaroslaw

Jarvis (French) One whowields a spearJarvee, Jarvell, Jarvey, Jary,Jervey, Jervis, Jarvys, Jervys

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★TJason (Hebrew / Greek)God is my salvation / ahealer; in mythology, theleader of the ArgonautsJacen, Jaisen, Jaison, Jasen,Jasin, Jasun, Jayson, Jaysen

Jasper (Persian) One whoholds the treasureJaspar, Jaspir, Jaspyr, Jesper,Jespar, Jespir, Jespyr

Jatan (Indian) One who isnurturing

Javan (Hebrew) Man fromGreece; in the Bible,Noah’s grandsonJayvan, Jayven, Jayvern,Jayvon, Javon, Javern, Javen

Jawdat (Arabic) One whois superiorJaudat

Jay (Latin / Sanskrit)Resembling a jaybird /one who is victoriousJae, Jai, Jaye, Jayron,Jayronn, Jey

Jean (French) Form of John,meaning “God is gracious”Jeanne, Jeane, Jene,Jeannot, Jeanot

Jedidiah (Hebrew) Onewho is loved by GodJedadiah, Jedediah, Jed,Jedd, Jedidiya, Jedidiyah,Jedadia, Jedadiya

Jeffrey (English) A man ofpeaceJeff, Geoffrey, Jeffery, Jeffree

Jehu (Hebrew) He is GodJayhu, Jahu, Jehue, Jeyhu,Jeyhue, Jayhue, Jahue, Jehew

Jelani (African) One whois mighty; strongJelanie, Jelany, Jelaney,Jelanee, Jelanea

Jenci (Hungarian) A well-born manJencie, Jency, Jencey, Jencee,Jencea, Jensi, Jensie, Jensy

Jennett (Hindi) One whois heaven-sentJenett, Jennet, Jenet, Jennitt,Jenitt, Jennit, Jenit

Jerald (English) Form ofGerald, meaning “onewho rules with the spear”Jeraldo, Jerold, Jerrald, Jerrold

★Jeremiah (Hebrew) Onewho is exalted by the LordJeremia, Jeremias, Jeremija,Jeremiya, Jeremyah,Jeramiah, Jeramia, Jerram,Geremia

Jermaine (French / Latin)A man from Germany /one who is brotherlyJermain, Jermane,Jermayne, Jermin, Jermyn,Jermayn, Jermaen,Jermaene

Jerome (Greek) Of thesacred nameJairome, Jeroen, Jeromo,Jeronimo, Jerrome, Jerom,Jerolyn, Jerolin, Hieronim



Jerram (Hebrew) Form ofJeremiah, meaning “onewho is exalted by the Lord”Jeram, Jerrem, Jerem,Jerrym, Jerym

Jersey (English) From asection of England; onewho is calmJersy, Jersi, Jersie, Jersee, Jersea

Jesimiel (Hebrew) TheLord establishesJessimiel

★TJesse (Hebrew) God exists;a gift from God; God sees allJess, Jessey, Jesiah, Jessie,Jessy, Jese, Jessi, Jessee

★Jesus (Hebrew) God ismy salvationJesous, Jesues, Jesús, Xesus

Jevon (American) A spirit-ed manJeavan, Jeaven, Jeavin, Jevan,Jeven, Jevin, Jevvan, Jevven

Ji (Chinese) One who isorganized

Jibben (American) A lively manJiben, Jybben, Jyben

Jibril (Arabic) Refers to thearchangel GabrielJibryl, Jibri, Jibrie, Jibry,Jibrey, Jibree

Jim (English) Form of James,meaning “he who supplants”Jimi, Jimmee, Jimmey,Jimmie, Jimmy, Jimmi, Jimbo

Jimoh (African) Born on aFridayJymoh, Jimo, Jymo

Jivan (Hindi) A giver of lifeJivin, Jiven, Jivyn, Jivon

Joab (Hebrew) The Lord ismy fatherJoabb, Yoav

Joachim (Hebrew) Onewho is established by God;God will judgeJachim, Jakim, Joacheim,Joaquim, Joaquin, Josquin,Joakim, Joakeen

Joe (English) Form of Joseph,meaning “God will add”Jo, Joemar, Jomar, Joey, Joie,Joee, Joeye

★TJohn (Hebrew) God isgracious; in the Bible, oneof the ApostlesSean, Jack, Juan, Johann,Ian, Ean, Evan, Giovanni,Hanna, Hovannes, Iefan,Ivan, Jean, Xoan,Yochanan, Yohan

Johnavon (American)From God’s riverJonavon, Johnaven, Jonaven

Jokull (Scandinavian)From the glacierJokule, Jokulle, Jokul

Jomo (African) One whoworks the earth; a farmerJomoe, Jomow, Jomowe

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★TJonathan (Hebrew) Agift of GodJohnathan, Johnathon,Jonathon, Jonatan, Jonaton,Jonathen, Johnathen,Jonaten, Yonatan

★TJordan (Hebrew) Of thedown-flowing river; in theBible, the river whereJesus was baptizedJohrdan, Jordain, Jordaine,Jordane, Jordanke, Jordann,Jorden, Jordaen

Joren (Scandinavian) Form ofGeorge, meaning “one whoworks the earth; a farmer”Joran, Jorian, Jorien, Joron,Jorun, Joryn, Jorin, Jorn

Jorn (German) A vigilantwatchmanJorne

★TJoseph (Hebrew) Godwill addJoe, Guiseppe, Yosyp, Jessop,Jessup, Joop, Joos, José, Jose,Josef, Joseito

★TJoshua (Hebrew) God issalvationJosh, Joshuah, Josua, Josue,Joushua, Jozua, Joshwa,Joshuwa

Josiah (Hebrew) God willhelpJosia, Josias, Joziah, Jozia,Jozias

Journey (American) Onewho likes to travelJourny, Journi, Journie,Journee, Journye, Journea

★Juan (Spanish) Form of John,meaning “God is gracious”Juanito, Juwan, Jwan

Jubilo (Spanish) One whois rejoicingJubylo, Jubilio, Jubylio,Jubileo, Jubyleo

★Julian (Greek) The child ofJove; one who is youthfulJuliano, Julianus, Julien,Julyan, Julio, Jolyon,Jullien, Julen

Julius (Greek) One who isyouthfulJuleus, Yuliy

Juma (African) Born on aFridayJumah

Jumbe (African) Havinggreat strengthJumbi, Jumbie, Jumby,Jumbey, Jumbee

Jumoke (African) One whois dearly lovedJumok, Jumoak

Jun (Japanese) One who isobedient

Junaid (Arabic) A warriorJunaide, Junayd, Junayde,Junade, Junaed, Junaede



Jung (Korean) A righteousman

Jurgen (German) Form ofGeorge, meaning “one whoworks the earth; a farmer”Jorgen, Jurgin, Jorgin,Jurgyn, Jorgyn

Justice (English) One whoupholds moral rightnessand fairnessJustyce, Justiss, Justyss,Justis, Justus, Justise

★TJustin (Latin) One whois just and uprightJoost, Justain, Justan, Just,Juste, Justen, Justino, Justo

Justinian (Latin) Anupright rulerJustinien, Justinious, Justinius,Justinios, Justinas, Justinus

Juvenal (Latin) A young boyJuvinal, Juvenel, Juvinel,Juventino, Juvy, Juvey,Juvee, Juvi

KKabir (Indian) A spiritualleaderKabeer, Kabear, Kabier,Kabeir, Kabyr, Kabar

Kabonesa (African) Onewho is born during diffi-cult times

Kacancu (African) Thefirstborn childKacancue, Kakancu,Kakancue, Kacanku,Kacankue

Kacey (Irish) A vigilantman; one who is alertKacy, Kacee, Kacea, Kaci,Kacie, Kasey, Kasy, Kasi

Kachada (NativeAmerican) A white-skinned man

Kaden (Arabic) A belovedcompanionKadan, Kadin, Kadon,Kaidan, Kaiden, Kaidin,Kaidon, Kaydan

Kadmiel (Hebrew) Onewho stands before GodKamiell

Kaemon (Japanese) Full ofjoy; one who is right-handedKamon, Kaymon, Kaimon

Kagen (Irish) A fiery man;a thinkerKaigen, Kagan, Kaigan,Kaygen, Kaygan, Kaegen,Kaegan

Kahoku (Hawaiian)Resembling a starKahokue, Kahokoo, Kahokou

Kaila (Hawaiian) A stylishmanKayla, Kaela

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Kaimi (Hawaiian) TheseekerKaimie, Kaimy, Kaimey,Kaimee, Kaimea

Kalama (Hawaiian) Asource of lightKalam, Kalame

Kalei (Hawaiian) An atten-dant of the king

Kali (Polynesian) One whoprovides comfortKalie, Kaly, Kaley, Kalee,Kaleigh, Kalea

Kalidas (Hindi) A poet ormusician; a servant of KaliKalydas

Kalki (Indian) Resemblinga white horseKalkie, Kalky, Kalkey,Kalkee, Kalkea

Kalkin (Hindi) The tenth-born childKalkyn, Kalken, Kalkan,Kalkon, Kalkun

Kamden (English) Fromthe winding valleyKamdun, Kamdon,Kamdan, Kamdin, Kamdyn

Kane (Gaelic) The littlewarriorKayn, Kayne, Kaen, Kaene,Kahan, Kahane

Kang (Korean) A healthyman

Kano (Japanese) A power-ful manKanoe, Kanoh

Kantrava (Indian)Resembling a roaring ani-mal

Kaper (American) Onewho is capriciousKahper, Kapar, Kahpar

Kapono (Hawaiian) Arighteous man

Karcsi (French) A strong,manly manKarcsie, Karcsy, Karcsey,Karcsee, Karcsea

Karl (German) A free manCarl, Karel, Karlan, Karle,Karlens, Karli, Karlin,Karlo, Karlos

Karman (Gaelic) The lordof the manorKarmen, Karmin, Karmyn,Karmon, Karmun

Karolek (Russian) A small,strong manKarolec, Karoleck

Kasch (German)Resembling a blackbirdKasche, Kass, Kas, Kasse

Kasem (Asian) Filled withjoy

Kasen (Basque) Protectedby a helmetKasin, Kasyn, Kason,Kasun, Kasan



Kashka (African) A friend-ly manKashkah

Kashvi (Indian) A shiningmanKashvie, Kashvy, Kashvey,Kashvee, Kashvea

Kasib (Arabic) One who isfertileKaseeb, Kaseab, Kasieb,Kaseib, Kasyb

Kasim (Arabic) One who isdividedKassim, Kaseem, Kasseem,Kaseam, Kasseam, Kasym,Kassym

Kasimir (Slavic) One whodemands peaceKasimeer, Kasimear,Kasimier, Kasimeir, Kasimyr,Kaz, Kazimierz, Kazimir

Katzir (Hebrew) The har-vesterKatzyr, Katzeer, Katzear,Katzier, Katzeir

Kaushal (Indian) One whois skilledKaushall, Koshal, Koshall

Kazim (Arabic) An even-tempered manKazeem, Kazeam, Kaziem,Kazeim, Kazym

Keahi (Hawaiian) Of theflamesKeahie, Keahy, Keahey,Keahee, Keahea

Kealoha (Hawaiian) Fromthe bright pathKeeloha, Kieloha

Kean (Gaelic / English) Awarrior / one who is sharpKeane, Keen, Keene, Kein,Keine, Keyn, Keyne, Kien

Keandre (American) Onewho is thankfulKiandre, Keandray,Kiandray, Keandrae,Kiandrae, Keandrai,Kiandrai

Keanu (Hawaiian) Of themountain breezeKeanue, Kianu, Kianue,Keanoo, Kianoo, Keanou,Kianou

Keaton (English) From thetown of hawksKeatun, Keeton, Keetun,Keyton, Keytun

Kedar (Arabic) A powerfulmanKeder, Kedir, Kedyr, Kadar,Kader, Kadir, Kadyr

Kefir (Hebrew) Resemblinga young lionKefyr, Kefeer, Kefear, Kefier,Kefeir

Keith (Scottish) Man fromthe forestKeithe, Keath, Keathe,Kieth, Kiethe, Keyth,Keythe, Keithen

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Kelile (African) My protectorKelyle

Kellach (Irish) One whosuffers strife during battleKelach, Kellagh, Kelagh,Keallach

Kelley (Celtic / Gaelic) Awarrior / one who defendsKelly, Kelleigh, Kellee,Kellea, Kelleah, Kelli, Kellie

Kelton (English) From thetown of keelsKeldon, Kelltin, Kellton,Kelten, Keltin, Keltun,Kelltun, Keltyn

Kendi (African) One whois much lovedKendie, Kendy, Kendey,Kendee, Kendea

Kendrick (English /Gaelic) A royal ruler / thechampionKendric, Kendricks,Kendrik, Kendrix, Kendryck,Kenrick, Kenrik, Kenricks

Kenley (English) From theking’s meadowKenly, Kenlee, Kenleigh,Kenlea, Kenleah, Kenli, Kenlie

Kenn (Welsh) Of the brightwaters

Kennedy (Gaelic) A hel-meted chiefKennedi, Kennedie, Kennedey,Kennedee, Kennedea,Kenadie, Kenadi, Kenady

Kenneth (Irish) Born ofthe fire; an attractive manKennet, Kennett, Kennith,Kennit, Kennitt

Kent (English) From theedge or borderKentt, Kennt, Kentrell

Kenton (English) From theking’s townKentun, Kentan, Kentin,Kenten, Kentyn

Kenyon (Gaelic) A blond-haired manKenyun, Kenyan, Kenyen,Kenyin

Kepler (German) One whomakes hatsKeppler, Kappler, Keppel,Keppeler

Kerbasi (Basque) A warriorKerbasie, Kerbasee,Kerbasea, Kerbasy, Kerbasey

Kershet (Hebrew) Of therainbow

Kesler (American) Anenergetic man; one who isindependentKeslar, Keslir, Keslyr, Keslor,Keslur

Keung (Chinese) A univer-sal spirit

★Kevin (Gaelic) A belovedand handsome manKevyn, Kevan, Keven,Keveon, Kevinn, Kevion,Kevis, Kevon



Khairi (Swahili) A kinglymanKhairie, Khairy, Khairey,Khairee, Khairea

Khalon (American) Astrong warriorKhalun, Khalen, Khalan,Khalin, Khalyn

Khayri (Arabic) One who ischaritableKhayrie, Khayry, Khayrey,Khayree, Khayrea

Khouri (Arabic) A spiritualman; a priestKhourie, Khoury, Khourey,Khouree, Kouri, Kourie,Koury, Kourey

Khushi (Indian) Filledwith happinessKhushie, Khushey, Khushy,Khushee

Kibbe (Native American) Anocturnal birdKybbe

Kibo (African) From thehighest moutain peakKeybo, Keebo, Keabo, Keibo,Kiebo

Kidd (English) Resemblinga young goatKid, Kydd, Kyd

Kiefer (German) One whomakes barrelsKeefer, Keifer, Kieffer,Kiefner, Kieffner, Kiefert,Kuefer, Kueffner

Kildaire (Irish) From coun-ty of KildareKyldaire, Kildare, Kyldare,Kildair, Kyldair, Killdaire,Kylldaire, Kildayr

Kim (Vietnamese) As pre-cious as goldKym

Kimoni (African) A greatmanKimonie, Kimony, Kimoney,Kimonee, Kymoni,Kymonie, Kymony,Kymoney

Kincaid (Celtic) The leaderduring battleKincade, Kincayd,Kincayde, Kincaide,Kincaed, Kincaede,Kinkaid, Kinkaide

Kindin (Basque) The fifth-born childKinden, Kindan, Kindyn,Kindon, Kindun

Kindle (American) To setaflameKindel, Kyndle, Kyndel

King (English) The royalrulerKyng

Kingswell (English) Fromthe king’s springKinswell, Kyngswell,Kynswell

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Kinnard (Irish) From thetall hillKinard, Kinnaird, Kinaird,Kynnard, Kynard,Kynnaird, Kynaird

Kinsey (English) The victo-rious princeKynsey, Kinsi, Kynsi, Kinsie,Kynsie, Kinsee, Kynsee,Kinsea

Kione (African) One whohas come from nowhere

Kioshi (Japanese) One whois quietKioshe, Kioshie, Kioshy,Kioshey, Kioshee, Kyoshi,Kyoshe, Kyoshie

Kipp (English) From thesmall pointed hillKip, Kipling, Kippling,Kypp, Kyp, Kiplyng,Kipplyng, Kippi

Kiri (Vietnamese)Resembling the mountainsKirie, Kiry, Kirey, Kiree,Kirea

Kirk (Norse) A man of thechurchKyrk, Kerk, Kirklin, Kirklyn

Kirkland (English) Fromthe church’s landKirklan, Kirklande,Kyrkland, Kyrklan,Kyrklande

Kirkley (English) From thechurch’s meadowKirkly, Kirkleigh, Kirklea,Kirkleah, Kirklee, Kirkli,Kirklie

Kirkwood (English) Fromthe church’s forestKirkwode, Kyrkwood,Kyrkwode

Kisho (Japanese) A self-assured manKysho

Kit (English) Form ofChristopher, meaning “onewho bears Christ inside”Kitt, Kyt, Kytt

Kitchi (Native American) Abrave young manKitchie, Kitchy, Kitchey,Kitchee, Kitchea

Kitoko (African) A hand-some manKytoko

Kivi (Finnish) As solid asstoneKivie, Kivy, Kivey, Kivee,Kivea

Knight (English) A noblesolidierKnights

Knoton (Native American)Of the windKnotun, Knotan, Knoten,Knotin, Knotyn



Knud (Danish) A kind manKnude

Kody (English) One who ishelpfulKodey, Kodee, Kodea, Kodi,Kodie

Koen (German) An honestadvisorKoenz, Kunz, Kuno

Kohana (Native American /Hawaiian) One who isswift / the best

Kohler (German) One whomines coalKoler

Kojo (African) Born on aMondayKojoe, Koejo, Koejoe

Koka (Hawaiian) A manfrom Scotland

Kolbjorn (Swedish)Resembling a black bearKolbjorne, Kolbjourn,Kolbjourne

Konane (Hawaiian) Bornbeneath the bright moonKonain, Konaine, Konayn,Konayne, Konaen, Konaene

Konnor (English) A wolflover; one who is strong-willedKonnur, Konner, Konnar,Konnir, Konnyr

Koofrey (African)Remember meKoofry, Koofri, Koofrie,Koofree

Kordell (English) One whomakes cordKordel, Kord, Kordale

Koresh (Hebrew) One whodigs in the earth; a farmerKoreshe

Kort (Danish) One whoprovides counselKorte

Kory (Irish) From the hol-low; of the churningwatersKorey, Kori, Korie, Koree,Korea, Korry, Korrey, Korree

Kozma (Greek) One who isdecoratedKozmah

Kozue (Japanese) Of thetree branchesKozu, Kozoo, Kozou

Kraig (Gaelic) From therocky place; as solid as arockKraige, Krayg, Krayge,Kraeg, Kraege, Krage

Kramer (German) A shop-keeperKramar, Kramor, Kramir,Kramur, Kramyr, Kraymer,Kraimer, Kraemer

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Krany (Czech) A man ofshort statureKraney, Kranee, Kranea,Krani, Kranie

Krikor (Armenian) A vigi-lant watchmanKrykor, Krikur, Krykur

Kristian (Scandinavian) Anannointed ChristianKristan, Kristien, Krist,Kriste, Krister, Kristar,Khristian, Khrist

Kristopher (Scandinavian)A follower of ChristKhristopher, Kristof,Kristofer, Kristoff, Kristoffer,Kristofor, Kristophor, Krystof

Kuba (Polish) Form ofJacob, meaning “he whosupplants”Kubas

Kuckunniwi (NativeAmerican) Resembling alittle wolfKukuniwi

Kuleen (Indian) A high-born manKulin, Kulein, Kulien,Kulean, Kulyn

Kumar (Indian) A prince;a male child

Kuri (Japanese) Resemblinga chestnutKurie, Kury, Kurey, Kuree,Kurea

Kuron (African) One whogives thanksKurun, Kuren, Kuran,Kurin, Kuryn

Kurt (German) A bravecounselorKurte

Kushal (Indian) A talentedman; adroitKushall

Kwaku (African) Born on aWednesdayKwakue, Kwakou, Kwako,Kwakoe

Kwan (Korean) Of a boldcharacterKwon

Kwintyn (Polish) The fifth-born childKwentyn, Kwinton,Kwenton, Kwintun,Kwentun, Kwintan,Kwentan, Kwinten

★TKyle (Gaelic) From thenarrow channelKile, Kiley, Kye, Kylan,Kyrell, Kylen, Kily, Kili

Kylemore (Gaelic) Fromthe great woodKylmore, Kylemor, Kylmor

Kyrone (English) Form ofTyrone, meaning “fromOwen’s land”Kyron, Keirohn, Keiron,Keirone, Keirown, Kirone



LLacey (French) Man fromNormandy; as delicate aslaceLacy, Laci, Lacie, Lacee, Lacea

Lachlan (Gaelic) From theland of lakesLachlen, Lachlin, Lachlyn,Locklan, Locklen, Locklin,Locklyn, Loklan

Lachman (Gaelic) A manfrom the lakeLachmann, Lockman,Lockmann, Lokman,Lokmann, Lakman,Lakmann

Ladan (Hebrew) One whois alert and awareLaden, Ladin, Ladyn,Ladon, Ladun

Ladd (English) A servant; ayoung manLad, Laddey, Laddie, Laddy,Laddi, Laddee, Laddea,Ladde

Ladislas (Slavic) A glori-ous rulerLacko, Ladislaus, Laslo,Laszlo, Lazlo, Ladislav,Ladislauv, Ladislao

Lagrand (American) Amajestic manLagrande

Laibrook (English) Onewho lives on the road nearthe brookLaebrook, Laybrook,Laibroc, Laebroc, Laybroc,Laibrok, Laebrok, Laybrok

Laird (Scottish) The lord ofthe manorLayrd, Laerd, Lairde,Layrde, Laerde

Laken (American) Manfrom the lakeLaike, Laiken, Laikin,Lakin, Lakyn, Lakan,Laikyn, Laeken

Lalam (Indian) The bestLallam, Lalaam, Lallaam

Lam (Vietnamese) Havinga full understanding

Laman (Arabic) A brightand happy manLamaan, Lamann,Lamaann

Lamar (German / French)From the renowned land /of the seaLamarr, Lamarre, Lemar,Lemarr

Lambert (Scandinavian)The light of the landLambart, Lamberto,Lambirt, Landbert,Lambirto, Lambrecht,Lambret, Lambrett

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Lambi (Norse) In mytholo-gy, the son of ThorbjornLambie, Lamby, Lambey,Lambe, Lambee

Lameh (Arabic) A shiningman

Lamorak (English) InArthurian legend, thebrother of PercivalLamerak, Lamurak,Lamorac, Lamerac,Lamurac, Lamorack,Lamerack, Lamurack

Lander (English) One whoowns landLand, Landers, Landis,Landiss, Landor, Lande,Landry, Landri

★TLandon (English) Fromthe long hillLandyn, Landan, Landen,Landin, Lando, Langdon,Langden, Langdan

Lane (English) One whotakes the narrow pathLaine, Lain, Laen, Laene,Layne, Layn

Langhorn (English) Of thelong hornLanghorne, Lanhorn,Lanhorne

Langilea (Polynesian)Having a booming voice,like thunderLangileah, Langilia,Langiliah

Langston (English) Fromthe tall man’s townLangsten, Langstun,Langstown, Langstin,Langstyn, Langstan,Langton, Langtun

Langundo (NativeAmerican / Polynesian) Apeaceful man / one who isgraceful

Langworth (English) Onewho lives near the longpaddockLangworthe, Lanworth,Lanworthe

Lanier (French) One whoworks with wool

Lantos (Hungarian) Onewho plays the luteLantus

Laochailan (Scottish) Onewho is waning

Lapidos (Hebrew) Onewho carries a torchLapydos, Lapidot, Lapydot,Lapidoth, Lapydoth,Lapidus, Lapydus

Laquinton (American)Form of Quinton, mean-ing “from the queen’stown or settlement”Laquinntan, Laquinnten,Laquinntin, Laquinnton,Laquintain, Laquintan,Laquintyn, Laquintynn



Lar (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho teaches others

Larson (Scandinavian) Theson of LawrenceLarsan, Larsen, Larsun,Larsin, Larsyn

Lasalle (French) From thehallLasall, Lasal, Lasale

Lashaun (American) Anenthusiastic manLashawn, Lasean, Lashon,Lashond

Lassit (American) Onewho is open-mindedLassyt, Lasset

Lathan (American) Formof Nathan, meaning “a giftfrom God”Lathen, Lathun, Lathon,Lathin, Lathyn, Latan,Laten, Latun

Latimer (English) One whoserves as an interpreterLatymer, Latimor, Latymor,Latimore, Latymore,Lattemore, Lattimore

Latty (English) A generousmanLattey, Latti, Lattie, Lattee,Lattea

Laurian (English) One wholives near the laurel treesLaurien, Lauriano, Laurieno,Lawrian, Lawrien,Lawriano, Lawrieno

Lave (Italian) Of the burn-ing rockLava

Lawford (English) Fromthe ford near the hillLawforde, Lawferd,Lawferde, Lawfurd,Lawfurde

Lawler (Gaelic) A soft-spoken man; one whomuttersLauler, Lawlor, Loller,Lawlar, Lollar, Loller,Laular, Laulor

Lawley (English) From themeadow near the hillLawly, Lawli, Lawlie,Lawleigh, Lawlee, Lawlea,Lawleah

Lawrence (Latin) Manfrom Laurentum; crownedwith laurelLarance, Laranz, Larenz,Larrance, Larrence, Larrens,Larrey, Larry

Laziz (Arabic) One who ispleasantLazeez, Lazeaz, Laziez,Lazeiz, Lazyz

Leaman (American) Apowerful manLeeman, Leamon, Leemon,Leamond, Leamand

Lear (Greek) Of the royaltyLeare, Leer, Leere

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Leather (American) Astough as hideLether

Leavitt (English) A bakerLeavit, Leavytt, Leavyt,Leavett, Leavet

Leben (English) Filled withhope

Lech (Slavic) In mythology,the founder of the PolishpeopleLeche

Ledyard (Teutonic) Theprotector of the nationLedyarde, Ledyerd, Ledyerde

Lee (English) From themeadowLeigh, Lea, Leah, Ley

Leeto (African) One whoembarks on a journeyLeato, Leito, Lieto

Legend (American) Onewho is memorableLegende, Legund, Legunde

Leighton (English) Fromthe town near the meadowLeightun, Layton, Laytun,Leyton, Leytun

Lekhak (Hindi) An authorLekhan

Lema (African) One who iscultivatedLemah, Lemma, Lemmah

Lemon (American)Resembling the fruitLemun, Lemin, Lemyn,Limon, Limun, Limin,Limyn, Limen

Len (Native American)One who plays the flute

Lencho (African)Resembling a lionLenchos, Lenchio, Lenchiyo,Lencheo, Lencheyo

Lennart (Scandinavian)One who is braveLennert

Lennor (English) A coura-geous man

Lennox (Scottish) Onewho owns many elm treesLenox, Lenoxe, Lennix,Lenix, Lenixe

Lensar (English) One whostays with his parentsLenser, Lensor, Lensur

Lenton (American) Apious manLentin, Lentyn, Lentun,Lentan, Lenten, Lent, Lente

Leo (Latin) Having thestrength of a lionLio, Lyo, Leon



Leonard (German) Havingthe strength of a lionLen, Lenard, Lenn,Lennard, Lennart, Lennerd,Lennie, Lenny

Leor (Latin) One who lis-tens wellLeore

Lerato (Latin) The song ofmy soulLeratio, Lerateo

Leron (French / Arabic)The circle / my songLerun, Leran, Leren, Lerin,Leryn

Leroy (French) The kingLeroi, Leeroy, Leeroi, Learoy,Learoi

Levi (Hebrew) We are unit-ed as one; in the Bible,one of Jacob’s sonsLevie, Levin, Levyn, Levy,Levey, Levee

Li (Chinese) Having greatstrength

Lian (Chinese) Of the willow

Liang (Chinese) A goodmanLyang

Lidmann (Anglo-Saxon) Aman of the sea; a sailorLidman, Lydmann, Lydman

Lif (Scandinavian) Anenergetic man; lively

Lihau (Hawaiian) A spirit-ed man

Like (Asian) A soft-spokenmanLyke

Lilo (Hawaiian) One whois generousLylo, Leelo, Lealo, Leylo,Lielo, Leilo

Lindberg (German) Fromthe linden-tree hillLindbergh, Lindburg,Lindburgh, Lindi, Lindie,Lindee, Lindy, Lindey

Lindford (English) Fromthe linden-tree fordLinford, Lindforde, Linforde,Lyndford, Lynford,Lyndforde, Lynforde

Lindhurst (English) Fromthe village by the lindentreesLyndhurst, Lindenhurst,Lyndenhurst, Lindhirst,Lindherst, Lyndhirst,Lyndherst, Lindenhirst

Lindley (English) From themeadow of linden treesLindly, Lindleigh, Lindlea,Lindleah, Lindlee, Lindli,Lindlie, Lyndley

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Lindman (English) Onewho lives near the lindentreesLindmann, Lindmon,Lindmonn

Line (English) From thebank

Lion (English) Resemblingthe animalLyon, Lions, Lyons

Lipût (Hungarian) A braveyoung man

Lisimba (African) Onewho has been attacked bya lionLisymba, Lysimba, Lysymba

Liu (Asian) One who isquiet; peaceful

Llewellyn (Welsh)Resembling a lionLewellen, Lewellyn,Llewellen, Llewelyn,Llwewellin, Llew, Llewe,Llyweilun

Lochan (Hindi / Irish) Theeyes / one who is lively

★Logan (Gaelic) From thelittle hollowLogann, Logen, Login,Logyn, Logenn, Loginn,Logynn

Lolonyo (African) Thebeauty of loveLolonyio, Lolonyeo, Lolonio,Lolonea

Loman (Gaelic) One whois small and bareLomann, Loeman,Loemann

Lombard (Latin) One whohas a long beardLombardi, Lombardo,Lombardie, Lombardy,Lombardey, Lombardee

London (English) Fromthe captial of EnglandLundon, Londen, Lunden

Lonzo (Spanish) One whois ready for battleLonzio, Lonzeo

Lootah (Native American)Refers to the color redLoota, Loutah, Louta,Lutah, Luta

Lorcan (Irish) The smallfierce oneLorcen, Lorcin, Lorcyn,Lorcon, Lorcun, Lorkan,Lorken, Lorkin

Lord (English) One whohas authority and powerLorde, Lordly, Lordley,Lordlee, Lordlea, Lordleigh,Lordli, Lordlie

Lore (Basque / English)Resembling a flower /form of Lawrence, mean-ing “man fromLaurentum; crowned withlaurel”Lorea



Lorimer (Latin) One whomakes harnessesLorrimer, Lorimar,Lorrimar, Lorymar,Lorrymar, Lorymer,Lorrymer

Louis (German) A famouswarriorLew, Lewes, Lewis,Lodewick, Lodovico, Lou,Louie, Lucho, Luis

Luba (Yugoslavian) Onewho loves and is lovedLubah

★Lucas (English) A manfrom LucaniaLukas, Loucas, Loukas,Luckas, Louckas, Lucus,Lukus, Ghoukas

Lucian (Latin) Surroundedby lightLuciano, Lucianus, Lucien,Lucio, Lucjan, Lukianos,Lukyan, Luce

Lucky (English) A fortu-nate manLuckey, Luckee, Luckea,Lucki, Luckie

Ludlow (English) Theruler of the hillLudlowe

★Luke (Greek) A manfrom LucaniaLuc, Luken

Lunt (Scandinavian) Fromthe groveLunte

Luthando (Latin) One whois dearly loved

Luther (German) A soldierof the peopleLouther, Luter, Luthero,Lutero, Louthero, Luthus,Luthas, Luthos

Lux (Latin) A man of the lightLuxe, Luxi, Luxie, Luxee,Luxea, Luxy, Luxey

Ly (Vietnamese) A reason-able man

Lynn (English) A man ofthe lakeLinn, Lyn, Lynne, Linne

MMaahes (Egyptian)Resembling a lion

Mac (Gaelic) The son of Mac(Macarthur, Mackinley, etc.)Mack, Mak, Macky, Macky,Macki, Mackie, Mackee,Mackea

Macadam (Gaelic) Theson of AdamMacadhamh, MacAdam,McAdam, MacAdhamh

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Macallister (Gaelic) Theson of AlistairMacAlister, McAlister,McAllister, Macalister

Macardle (Gaelic) The sonof great courageMacArdle, McCardle,Macardell, MacArdell,McCardell

Macartan (Gaelic) The sonof ArtanMacArtan, McArtan,Macarten, MacArten,McArten

Macarthur (Gaelic) Theson of ArthurMacArthur, McArthur,Macarther, MacArther,McArther

Macauslan (Gaelic) Theson of AbsalonMacAuslan, McAuslan,Macauslen, MacAuslen,McAuslen

Maccoll (Gaelic) The sonof CollMcColl, Maccoll, MacColl

Maccrea (Gaelic) The sonof graceMcCrea, Macrae, MacCrae,MacCray, MacCrea

Macedonio (Greek) Aman from MacedoniaMacedoneo, Macedoniyo,Macedoneyo

Macgowan (Gaelic) Theson of a blacksmithMacGowan, Magowan,McGowan, McGowen,McGown, MacCowan,MacCowen

Machau (Hebrew) A giftfrom God

Machenry (Gaelic) Theson of HenryMacHenry, McHenry

Machk (Native American)Resembling a bear

Macintosh (Gaelic) Theson of the thaneMacIntosh, McIntosh,Macintoshe, MacIntoshe,McIntoshe, Mackintosh,MacKintosh

Mackay (Gaelic) The sonof fireMacKay, McKay, Mackaye,MacKaye, McKaye

Mackinley (Gaelic) Theson of the white warriorMacKinley, McKinley,MacKinlay, McKinlay,Mackinlay, Mackinlie,MacKinlie

Macklin (Gaelic) The sonof FlannMacklinn, Macklyn,Macklynn, Macklen,Macklenn



Maclaine (Gaelic) The sonof John’s servantMacLaine, Maclain,MacLain, Maclayn,McLaine, McLain,Maclane, MacLane

Macleod (Gaelic) The sonof the ugly oneMacLeod, McLeod,McCloud, MacCloud

Macmurray (Gaelic) Theson of MurrayMacMurray, McMurray,Macmurra, MacMurra

Macnab (Gaelic) The sonof the abbotMacNab, McNab

Macon (English / French)To make / from the city inFranceMacun, Makon, Makun,Maken, Mackon, Mackun

Macqueen (Gaelic) Theson of the good manMacQueen, McQueen

Macrae (Gaelic) The sonof RayMacRae, McRae, Macray,MacRay, McRay, Macraye,MacRaye, McRaye

Madden (Pakistani) Onewho is organized; a plannerMaddon, Maddan, Maddin,Maddyn, Maddun, Maden,Madon, Madun

Maddox (Welsh) The sonof the benefactorMadox, Madocks, Maddocks

Madhur (Indian) A sweetman

Madzimoyo (African) Onewho is nourished withwaterMadzymoyo

Magee (Gaelic) The son ofHughMacGee, McGee, MacGhee,Maghee

Maguire (Gaelic) The sonof the beige oneMagwire, MacGuire,McGuire, MacGwire,McGwire

Magus (Latin) A sorcererMagis, Magys, Magos,Magas, Mages

Mahan (American) A cow-boyMahahn, Mahen, Mayhan,Maihan, Maehan, Mayhen,Maihen, Maehen

Mahant (Indian) Having agreat soulMahante

Mahatma (Hindi) Of greatspiritual development

Mahfouz (Arabic) Onewho is protectedMafouz, Mahfooz, Mafooz,Mahfuz, Mafuz

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Mahkah (NativeAmerican) Of the earthMahka, Makah, Maka

Mahmud (Arabic) Onewho is praiseworthyMahmood, Mahmoud,Mehmood, Mehmud,Mehmoud

Mailhairer (French) An ill-fated man

Maimon (Arabic) Onewho is dependable; havinggood fortuneMaymon, Maemon,Maimun, Maymun,Maemun, Mamon, Mamun

Maitland (English) Fromthe meadow landMaytland, Maetland,Maitlande, Maytlande,Maetlande

Majdy (Arabic) A gloriousmanMajdey, Majdi, Majdie,Majdee, Majdea

Makaio (Hawaiian) A giftfrom God

Makena (Hawaiian) Manof abundanceMakenah

Makin (Arabic) Havinggreat strengthMakeen, Makean, Makein,Makien, Makyn

Makis (Hebrew) A giftfrom GodMadys, Makiss, Makyss,Makisse, Madysse

Malachi (Hebrew) A mes-senger of GodMalachie, Malachy, Malaki,Malakia, Malakie,Malaquias, Malechy, Maleki

Malawa (African) A flour-ishing man

Malcolm (Gaelic) Followerof St. ColumbusMalcom, Malcolum,Malkolm, Malkom,Malkolum

Mali (Indian) A ruler; thefirstborn sonMalie, Maly, Maley, Malee,Malea

Mamoru (Japanese) Of theearthMamorou, Mamorue,Mamorew, Mamoroo

Manchester (English)From the city in EnglandManchestar, Manchestor,Manchestir, Manchestyr,Manchestur

Mandan (NativeAmerican) A tribal nameManden, Mandon,Mandun, Mandin, Mandyn



Mandhatri (Indian) Aprince; born to royaltyMandhatrie, Mandhatry,Mandhatrey, Mandhatree,Mandhatrea

Mani (African) From themountainManie, Many, Maney,Manee, Manea

Manjit (Indian) A con-queror of the mind; hav-ing great knowledgeManjeet, Manjeat, Manjeit,Manjiet, Manjyt

Manley (English) From theman’s meadow; from thehero’s meadowManly, Manli, Manlie,Manlea, Manleah, Manlee,Manleigh

Manmohan (Indian) Ahandsome and pleasingmanManmohen, Manmohin,Manmohyn

Mannheim (German)From the hamlet in theswampManheim

Mano (Hawaiian)Resembling a sharkManoe, Manow, Manowe

Manohar (Indian) Adelightful and captivatingmanManoharr, Manohare

Mansel (English) From theclergyman’s houseMansle, Mansell, Mansele,Manselle, Manshel,Manshele, Manshell,Manshelle

Mansfield (English) Fromthe field near the smallriverMansfeld, Maunfield,Maunfeld

Manton (English) Fromthe man’s town; from thehero’s townMantun, Manten,Mannton, Manntun,Mannten

Manu (African) The second-born childManue, Manou, Manoo

Manuel (Spanish) Form ofEmmanuel, meaning“God is with us”Manuelo, Manuello,Manolito, Manolo, Manollo,Manny, Manni, Manney

Manya (Indian) A respect-ed manManyah

Manzo (Japanese) The thirdson with ten-thousand-foldstrength

Mar (Spanish) Of the seaMarr, Mare, Marre

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Marcel (French) The littlewarriorMarceau, Marcelin,Marcellin, Marcellino,Marcell, Marcello,Marcellus, Marcelo

Marden (Old English)From the valley with thepoolMardin, Mardyn, Mardon,Mardun, Mardan

Mariatu (African) Onewho is pure; chasteMariatue, Mariatou,Mariatoo

Marid (Arabic) A rebel-lious manMaryd

Mario (Latin) A manlymanMarius, Marios, Mariano,Marion, Mariun, Mareon

TMark (Latin) Dedicated toMars, the god of warMarc, Markey, Marky,Marki, Markie, Markee,Markea, Markov

Marmion (French) Our lit-tle oneMarmyon, Marmeon

Marsh (English) From themarshlandMarshe

Marshall (French /English) A caretaker ofhorses / a stewardMarchall, Marischal,Marischall, Marschal,Marshal, Marshell, Marshel,Marschall

Marston (English) Fromthe town near the marshMarstun, Marsten, Marstin,Marstyn, Marstan

Martin (Latin) Dedicatedto Mars, the god of warMartyn, Mart, Martel,Martell, Marten, Martenn,Marti, Martie

Marvin (Welsh) A friendof the seaMarvinn, Marvinne,Marven, Marvenn,Marvenne, Marvyn,Marvynn, Marvynne, Mervin

Maryland (English)Honoring Queen Mary;from the state of MarylandMariland, Maralynd,Marylind, Marilind,Marylend, Marilend

Masanao (Japanese) Agood man

Masao (Japanese) A right-eous man

★TMason (English) Onewho works with stoneMasun, Masen, Masan,Masin, Masyn, Masson,Massun, Massen



Masselin (French) Ayoung ThomasMasselyn, Masselen, Masselan,Masselon, Masselun, Maselin,Maselyn, Maselon

Masura (Japanese) A gooddestinyMasoura

Mataniah (Hebrew) A giftfrom GodMatania, Matanya,Matanyahu, Mattania,Mattaniah, Matanyah

Matata (African) One whocauses trouble

Matin (Arabic) Havinggreat strengthMaten, Matan, Matyn,Maton, Matun

Matisse (French) One whois giftedMatiss, Matysse, Matyss,Matise, Matyse

Matlock (American) ArancherMatlok, Matloc

Matoskah (NativeAmerican) Resembling awhite bearMatoska

★TMatthew (Hebrew) Agift from GodMatt, Matvey, Madteo,Madteos, Madtheos, Mat,Mata, Mateo, Mateus,Mateusz

Matunde (African) Onewho is fruitfulMatundi, Matundie,Matundy, Matundey,Matundee, Matundea

Matvey (Russian) Form ofMatthew, meaning “a giftfrom God”Matvy, Matvee, Matvea,Matvi, Matvie, Motka,Matviyko

Matwau (NativeAmerican) The enemy

Maurice (Latin) A dark-skinned man; MoorishMaurell, Maureo, Mauricio,Maurids, Maurie, Maurin,Maurio, Maurise, Baurice

Maverick (English) Anindependent man; a non-conformistMaveric, Maverik, Mavrick,Mavric, Mavrik

Mawulol (African) Onewho gives thanks to God

Maximilian (Latin) ThegreatestMax, Macks, Maxi, Maxie,Maxy, Maxey, Maxee,Maxea, Maxx

Maxfield (English) FromMack’s fieldMackfield, Maxfeld,Macksfeld

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Maxwell (English) FromMack’s springMaxwelle, Mackswell,Maxwel, Mackswel,Mackwelle, Maxwill,Maxwille, Mackswill

Mayer (Latin / German /Hebrew) A large man / afarmer / one who is shin-ing brightMaier, Mayar, Mayor, Mayir,Mayur, Meyer, Meir, Myer

Mayfield (English) Fromthe strong one’s fieldMayfeld, Maifield, Maifeld,Maefield, Maefeld

Mayo (Gaelic) From theyew tree plainMayoe, Maiyo, Maeyo,Maiyoe, Maeyoe, Mayoh,Maioh

Mccoy (Gaelic) The son ofCoyMcCoy

McKenna (Gaelic) The sonof Kenna; to ascendMcKennon, McKennun,McKennen, McKennan

Mckile (Gaelic) The son ofKyleMcKile, Mckyle, McKyle,Mackile, Mackyle, MacKile,MacKyle

Medad (Hebrew) Abeloved friendMeydad

Medgar (German) Havinggreat strengthMedgarr, Medgare,Medgard, Medárd

Medwin (German) Astrong friendMedwine, Medwinn,Medwinne, Medwen,Medwenn, Medwenne,Medwyn, Medwynn

Meged (Hebrew) One whohas been blessed withgoodness

Mehdi (Arabian) One whois guidedMehdie, Mehdy, Mehdey,Mehdee, Mehdea

Mehetabel (Hebrew) Onewho is favored by GodMehetabell, Mehitabel,Mehitabell, Mehytabel,Mehytabell

Meilyr (Welsh) A regal ruler

Meinrad (German) Astrong counselorMeinred, Meinrod,Meinrud, Meinrid, Meinryd

Meka (Hawaiian) Of theeyesMekah

Melancton (Greek)Resembling a black flowerMelankton, Melanctun,Melanktun, Melancten,Melankten, Melanchton,Melanchten, Melanchthon



Mele (Hawaiian) One whois happy

Melesio (Spanish) An atten-tive man; one who is carefulMelacio, Melasio, Melecio,Melicio, Meliseo, Milesio

Meletius (Greek) A cau-tious manMeletios, Meletious,Meletus, Meletos

Meli (Native American)One who is bitterMelie, Mely, Meley, Melee,Melea, Meleigh

Melker (Swedish) A kingMelkar, Melkor, Melkur,Melkir, Melkyr

Melton (English) From themill townMeltun, Meltin, Meltyn,Melten, Meltan

Melville (English) Fromthe mill townMelvill, Melvil, Melvile,Melvylle, Melvyll, Melvyl,Melvyle

Melvin (English) A friendwho offers counselMelvinn, Melvinne, Melven,Melvenn, Melvenne, Melvyn,Melvynn, Melvynne, Belvin

Memphis (American) Fromthe city in TennesseeMemfis, Memphys, Memfys,Memphus, Memfus

Menachem (Hebrew) Onewho provides comfortMenaheim, Menahem,Menachim, Menachym,Menahim, Menahym,Machum, Machem

Menassah (Hebrew) Aforgetful manMenassa, Menass, Menas,Menasse, Menasseh

Menefer (Egyptian) Of thebeautiful cityMenefar, Menefir, Menefyr,Menefor, Menefur

Menelik (African) The sonof a wise manMenelick, Menelic, Menelyk,Menelyck, Menelyc

Merewood (English) Fromthe forest with the lakeMerwood, Merewode,Merwode

Merlin (Welsh) Of the seafortress; in Arthurian leg-end, the wizard and men-tor of King ArthurMerlyn, Merlan, Merlon,Merlun, Merlen, Merlinn,Merlynn, Merlonn

Merrill (English) Of theshining seaMeril, Merill, Merrel,Merrell, Merril, Meryl,Merryll, Meryll

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Merton (English) From thetown near the lakeMertun, Mertan, Merten,Mertin, Mertyn, Murton,Murtun, Murten

Mervin (Welsh) Form ofMarvin, meaning “a friendof the sea”Mervinn, Mervinne,Mervyn, Mervynn,Mervynne, Merven,Mervenn, Mervenne

Meshach (Hebrew) Anenduring manMeshack, Meshac, Meshak,Meeshach, Meeshack,Meeshak, Meeshac

Mhina (African) One whois delightfulMhinah, Mheena,Mheenah, Mheina,Mheinah, Mhienah,Mhienah, Mhyna

★TMichael (Hebrew) Whois like God?Makai, Micael, Mical, Micha,Michaelangelo, Michail,Michal, Micheal, Miguel, Mick

Michio (Japanese) Onewho has the strength ofthree thousandMychio

Mick (English) Form ofMichael, meaning “who islike God?”Micke, Mickey, Micky,Micki, Mickie, Mickee,Mickea, Mickel

Mieko (Japanese) A brightman

Milan (Latin) An eager andhardworking manMylan

Miles (German / Latin) Onewho is merciful / a soldierMyles, Milo, Mylo, Miley,Mily, Mili, Milie, Milee

Milford (English) From themill’s fordMillford, Milfurd, Millfurd,Milferd, Millferd, Milforde,Millforde, Milfurde

Miller (English) One whoworks at the millMillar, Millor, Millur, Millir,Millyr, Myller, Millen, Millan

Miloslav (Czech) One whois honored; one who lovesgloryMyloslav, Miloslaw, Myloslaw

Milson (English) The sonof MilesMilsun, Milsen, Milsin,Milsyn, Milsan

Mimir (Norse) In mytholo-gy, a giant who guardedthe well of wisdomMymir, Mimeer, Mimyr,Mymeer, Mymyr, Meemir,Meemeer, Meemyr

Miner (Latin / English) Onewho works in the mines / ayouthMinor, Minar, Minur, Minir,Minyr



Mingan (Native American)Resembling a gray wolfMingen, Mingin, Mingon,Mingun, Mingyn

Minh (Vietnamese) Aclever man

Minster (English) Of thechurchMynster, Minstar, Mynstar,Minstor, Mynstor, Minstur,Mynstur, Minstir

Miracle (American) An actof God’s handMirakle, Mirakel, Myracle,Myrakle

Mirage (French) An illu-sionMyrage

Mirumbi (African) Bornduring a period of rainMirumbie, Mirumby,Mirumbey, Mirumbee,Mirumbea

Missouri (NativeAmerican) From the townof large canoes; from thestate of MissouriMissourie, Mizouri,Mizourie, Missoury,Mizoury, Missuri, Mizuri,Mizury

Mitali (Indian) A belovedfriendMitalie, Mitaly, Mitaley,Mitalee, Mitaleigh, Mitalea

Mitsu (Japanese) Of thelightMytsu, Mitsue, Mytsue

Mochni (Native American)Resembling a talking birdMochnie, Mochny,Mochney, Mochnee,Mochnea

Modesty (Latin) One whois without conceitModesti, Modestie,Modestee, Modestus,Modestey, Modesto,Modestio, Modestine

Mogens (Dutch) A power-ful manMogen, Mogins, Mogin,Mogyns, Mogyn, Mogan,Mogans

Mohajit (Indian) A charm-ing manMohajeet, Mohajeat,Mohajeit, Mohajiet,Mohajyt

Mohammed (Arabic) Onewho is greatly praised; thename of the prophet andfounder of IslamMahomet, Mohamad,Mohamed, Mohamet,Mohammad, Muhammad,Muhammed, Mehmet

Mohave (NativeAmerican) A tribal nameMohav, Mojave

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Mojag (Native American)One who is never quiet

Molan (Irish) The servantof the stormMolen

Momo (American) A war-ring man

Mona (African) A jealousmanMonah

Mongo (African) A well-known manMongoe, Mongow, Mongowe

Mongwau (NativeAmerican) Resembling anowl

Monroe (Gaelic) From themouth of the river RoeMonro, Monrow, Monrowe,Munro, Munroe, Munrow,Munrowe

Montenegro (Spanish)From the black mountain

Montgomery (French)From Gomeric’s mountainMonty, Montgomerey,Montgomeri, Montgomerie,Montgomeree, Montgomerea

Monty (English) Form ofMontgomery, meaning“from Gomeric’s mountain”Montey, Monti, Montie,Montee, Montea, Montes,Montez

Moon (American) Bornbeneath the moon; adreamer

Mooney (Irish) A wealthymanMoony, Mooni, Moonie,Maonaigh, Moonee,Moonea, Moone

Moose (American)Resembling the animal; abig, strong manMoos, Mooze, Mooz

Moran (Irish) A great manMorane, Morain, Moraine,Morayn, Morayne, Moraen,Moraene

Morathi (African) A wisemanMorathie, Morathy,Morathey, Morathee,Morathea

Moreland (English) Fromthe moorsMoorland, Morland

Morley (English) From themeadow on the moorMorly, Morleigh, Morlee,Morlea, Morleah, Morli,Morlie, Moorley

Morpheus (Greek) Inmythology, the god ofdreamsMorfeus, Morphius, Mofius



Mortimer (French) Of thestill water; of the dead seaMortymer, Morty, Mortey,Morti, Mortie, Mortee,Mortea, Mort, Morte

Moses (Hebrew) A savior;in the Bible, the leader ofthe Israelites; drawn fromthe waterMioshe, Mioshye, Mohsen,Moke, Moise, Moises, Mose,Moshe

Mostyn (Welsh) From themossy settlementMostin, Mosten, Moston,Mostun, Mostan

Moswen (African) A light-skinned manMoswenn, Moswenne,Moswin, Moswinn,Moswinne, Moswyn,Moswynn, Moswynne

Moubarak (Arabian) Onewho is blessedMubarak, Moobarak

Mounafes (Arabic) A rival

Muhannad (Arabic) Onewho wields a swordMuhanned, Muhanad,Muhaned, Muhunnad,Muhunad, Muhanned,Muhaned

Mukhtar (Arabic) The cho-sen oneMuktar

Mukisa (Ugandan) Havinggood fortuneMukysa

Mulcahy (Irish) A warchiefMulcahey, Mulcahi,Mulcahie, Mulcahee,Mulcahea

Mundhir (Arabic) Onewho cautions othersMundheer, Mundhear,Mundheir, Mundhier,Mundhyr

Murdock (Scottish) Fromthe seaMurdok, Murdoc, Murdo,Murdoch, Murtagh,Murtaugh, Murtogh,Murtough

Murfain (American)Having a warrior spiritMurfaine, Murfayn,Murfayne, Murfaen,Murfaene, Murfane

Muriel (Gaelic) Of theshining seaMuryel, Muriell, Muryell,Murial, Muriall, Muryal,Muryall, Murell

Murphy (Gaelic) A warriorof the seaMurphey, Murphee,Murphea, Murphi,Murphie, Murfey, Murfy,Murfee

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Murray (Gaelic) The lordof the seaMurrey, Murry, Murri,Murrie, Murree, Murrea,Murry

Murron (Celtic) A bittermanMurrun, Murren, Murran,Murrin, Murryn

Murtadi (Arabic) One whois contentMurtadie, Murtady,Murtadey, Murtadee,Murtadea

Musad (Arabic) One whois luckyMusaad, Mus’ad

Mushin (Arabic) A charita-ble manMusheen, Mushean,Mushein, Mushien, Mushyn

Muskan (Arabic) One whosmiles oftenMusken, Muskon, Muskun,Muskin, Muskyn

Muslim (Arabic) Anadherent of IslamMuslym, Muslem, Moslem,Moslim, Moslym

Mustapha (Arabic) Thechosen oneMustafa, Mostapha,Mostafa, Moustapha,Moustafa

Muti (Arabic) One who isobedientMutie, Muty, Mutey, Mutee,Mutea, Muta

Myron (Greek) Refers tomyrrh, a fragrant oilMyrun, Myran, Myren,Myrin, Myryn, Miron,Mirun, Miran

Mystique (French) A manwith an air of mysteryMystic, Mistique, Mysteek,Misteek, Mystiek, Mistiek,Mysteeque, Misteeque

NNabendu (Indian) Bornbeneath the new moonNabendue, Nabendoo,Nabendou

Nabhi (Indian) The bestNabhie, Nabhy, Nabhey,Nabhee, Nabhea

Nabhomani (Indian) Ofthe sunNabhomanie, Nabhomany,Nabhomaney, Nabhomanee,Nabhomanea

Nabil (Arabic) A highbornmanNabeel, Nabeal, Nabeil,Nabiel, Nabyl



Nabu (Babylonian) Inmythology, the god ofwriting and wisdomNabue, Naboo, Nabo, Nebo,Nebu, Nebue, Neboo

Nachshon (Hebrew) Anadventurous man; onewho is daringNachson

Nadav (Hebrew) A gener-ous manNadaav

Nadif (African) One whois born between seasonsNadeef, Nadief, Nadeif,Nadyf, Nadeaf

Nadim (Arabic) A belovedfriendNadeem, Nadeam, Nadiem,Nadeim, Nadym

Naftali (Hebrew) A strug-gling man; in the Bible,one of Jacob’s sonsNaphtali, Naphthali,Neftali, Nefthali, Nephtali,Nephthali, Naftalie,Naphtalie

Nagel (German) One whomakes nailsNagle, Nagler, Naegel,Nageler, Nagelle, Nagele,Nagell

Nahir (Hebrew) A clear-headed and bright manNaheer, Nahear, Naheir,Nahier, Nahyr, Naher

Nahum (Hebrew) A com-passionate manNahom, Nahoum, Nahoom,Nahuem

Naji (Arabic) One who issafeNajea, Naje, Najee, Najie,Najy, Najey, Nanji, Nanjie

Najib (Arabic) Of nobledescent; a highborn manNajeeb, Najeab, Najeib,Najieb, Najyb, Nageeb,Nageab, Nagyb

Nally (Irish) A poor manNalley, Nalli, Nallie, Nallee,Nallea, Nalleigh

Namir (Israeli) Resemblinga leopardNameer, Namear, Namier,Nameir, Namyr

Nandan (Indian) One whois pleasingNanden, Nandin, Nandyn,Nandon, Nandun

Naotau (Indian) Our newsonNaotou

Napier (French / English)A mover / one who takescare of the royal linensNeper

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Napoleon (Italian /German) A man fromNaples / son of the mistsNapolean, Napolion,Napoleone, Napoleane,Napolione

Narcissus (Greek)Resembling a daffodil;self-love; in mythology, ayouth who fell in love withhis reflectionNarciso, Narcisse,Narkissos, Narses, Narcisus,Narcis, Narciss

Naresh (Indian) A kingNareshe, Natesh, Nateshe

Nasih (Arabic) One whoadvises othersNasyh

Natal (Spanish) Born atChristmastimeNatale, Natalino, Natalio,Natall, Natalle, Nataleo,Natica

★TNathan (Hebrew) Formof Nathaniel, meaning “agift from God”Nat, Natan, Nate, Nathen,Nathon, Nathin, Nathyn,Nathun, Lathan

★TNathaniel (Hebrew) Agift from GodNathan, Natanael,Nataniel, Nathanael,Nathaneal, Nathanial,Nathanyal, Nathanyel,Nethanel

Nature (American) Anoutdoorsy manNatural

Navarro (Spanish) Fromthe plainsNavaro, Navarrio, Navario,Navarre, Navare, Nabaro,Nabarro

Naveed (Persian) Our bestwishesNavead, Navid, Navied,Naveid, Navyd

Nazim (Arabian) Of a softbreezeNazeem, Nazeam, Naziem,Nazeim, Nazym

Nebraska (NativeAmerican) From the flatwater land; from the stateof Nebraska

Neckarios (Greek) Of thenectar; one who is immortalNectaire, Nectarios,Nectarius, Nektario,Nektarius, Nektarios,Nektaire

Neelotpal (Indian)Resembling the blue lotusNealotpal, Nielotpal,Neilotpal, Nilothpal,Neelothpal

Negm (Arabian)Resembling a star

Nehal (Indian) Born dur-ing a period of rainNehall, Nehale, Nehalle



Nehemiah (Hebrew) Godprovides comfortNehemia, Nechemia,Nechemiah, Nehemya,Nehemyah, Nechemya,Nechemyah

Neil (Gaelic) The championNeal, Neale, Neall, Nealle,Nealon, Neel, Neilan, Neile

Neirin (Irish) Surroundedby lightNeiryn, Neiren, Neerin,Neeryn, Neeren

Nelek (Polish) Resemblinga hornNelec, Neleck

Nelson (English) The son ofNeil; the son of a championNealson, Neilson, Neillson,Nelsen, Nilson, Nilsson,Nelli, Nellie

Neptune (Latin) Inmythology, god of the seaNeptun, Neptoon, Neptoone,Neptoun, Neptoune

Neroli (Italian) Resemblingan orange blossomNerolie, Neroly, Neroley,Neroleigh, Nerolea, Nerolee

Nevan (Irish) The little saintNaomhan

Neville (French) From thenew villageNev, Nevil, Nevile, Nevill,Nevylle, Nevyl, Nevyle, Nevyll

Newcomb (English) Fromthe new valleyNewcom, Newcome,Newcombe, Neucomb,Neucombe, Neucom,Neucome

Newlin (Welsh) From thenew pondNewlinn, Newlyn, Newlynn,Neulin, Neulinn, Neulyn,Neulynn

Newman (English) A new-comerNewmann, Neuman,Neumann

Nhat (Vietnamese) Havinga long lifeNhatt, Nhate, Nhatte

Niaz (Persian) A giftNyaz

Nibaw (Native American)One who stands tallNybaw, Nibau, Nybau

★TNicholas (Greek) Of thevictorious peopleNick, Nicanor, Niccolo,Nichol, Nicholai, Nicholaus,Nichole, Nicholl, Nichols,Colin

Nick (English) Form ofNicholas, meaning “of thevictorious people”Nik, Nicki, Nickie, Nickey,Nicky, Nickee, Nickea, Niki

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Nickler (American) Onewho is swiftNikler, Nicler, Nyckler,Nykler, Nycler

Nicomedes (Greek) Onewho thinks of victoryNikomedes, Nicomedo,Nikomedo

Nihal (Indian) One who iscontentNeehal, Neihal, Niehal,Neahal, Neyhal, Nyhal

Nihar (Indian) Coveredwith the morning’s dewNeehar, Niehar, Neihar,Neahar, Nyhar

Nikan (Persian) One whobrings good thingsNiken, Nikin, Nikyn,Nikon, Nikun

Nikshep (Indian) Onewho is treasuredNykshep

Nikunja (Indian) From thegrove of trees

Nino (Italian / Spanish)God is gracious / a youngboyNinoshka

Nirad (Indian) Of the cloudsNyrad

Niran (Thai) The eternaloneNyran, Niren, Nirin, Niryn,Niron, Nirun, Nyren, Nyrin

Nirav (Indian) One who isquietNyrav

Nirbheet (Indian) A fear-less manNirbhit, Nirbhyt, Nirbhay,Nirbhaye, Nirbhai, Nirbhae

Niremaan (Arabic) Onewho shines as brightly asfireNyremaan, Nireman,Nyreman

Nishan (Armenian) A signor symbol

Nishok (Indian) Filledwith happinessNyshok, Nishock, Nyshock

Nissan (Hebrew) A mira-cle childNisan

Nixkamich (NativeAmerican) A grandfatherlyman

Niyol (Native American)Of the wind

Njord (Scandinavian) Aman from the northNjorde, Njorth, Njorthe

★TNoah (Hebrew) A peace-ful wandererNoa

Nodin (Native American)Of the windNodyn, Noden, Nodan,Nodon, Nodun



Nolan (Gaelic) A famousand noble man; a champi-on of the peopleNolen, Nolin, Nolon, Nolun,Nolyn, Noland, Nolande

North (English) A manfrom the northNorthe

Northcliff (English) Fromthe northern cliffNorthcliffe, Northclyf,Northclyff, Northclyffe

Norval (Scottish) From thenorthern valleyNorvall, Norvale, Norvail,Norvaile, Norvayl, Norvayle,Norvael, Norvaele

Norward (English) Aguardian of the northNorwarde, Norwerd,Norwerde, Norwurd,Norwurde

Noshi (Native American)A fatherly manNoshie, Noshy, Noshey,Noshee, Noshea, Nosh,Noshe

Notaku (Native American)Resembling a growlingbearNotakou, Notakue, Notakoo

Nuhad (Arabic) A braveyoung manNuehad, Nouhad, Neuhad

Nukpana (NativeAmerican) An evil manNukpanah, Nukpanna,Nukpannah, Nuckpana,Nucpana

Nulte (Irish) A man fromUlsterNulti, Nultie, Nulty, Nultey,Nultee, Nultea

Nuncio (Spanish) A mes-sengerNunzio

Nuriel (Hebrew) God’s lightNuriell, Nuriele, Nurielle,Nuryel, Nuryell, Nuryele,Nuryelle, Nooriel

Nuru (African) My lightNurue, Nuroo, Nurou,Nourou, Nooroo

Nyack (African) One whois persistentNiack, Nyak, Niak, Nyac,Niac

Nye (English) One wholives on the islandNyle, Nie, Nile

OObedience (American) Awell-behaved manObediance, Obedyence,Obedeynce

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Oberon (German) A royalbear; having the heart of abearOberron

Obert (German) A wealthyand bright manOberte, Oberth, Oberthe,Odbart, Odbarte, Odbarth,Odbarthe, Odhert

Ochi (African) Filled withlaughterOchie, Ochee, Ochea, Ochy,Ochey

Odam (English) A son-in-lawOdom, Odem, Odum

Ode (Egyptian / Greek)Traveler of the road / alyric poem

Oded (Hebrew) One whois supportive and encour-aging

Oder (English) From theriverOdar, Odir, Odyr, Odur

Odin (Norse) In mytholo-gy, the supreme deityOdyn, Odon, Oden, Odun

Odinan (Hungarian) Onewho is wealthy and power-fulOdynan, Odinann,Odynann

Odion (African) The first-born of twinsOdiyon, Odiun, Odiyun

Odissan (African) A wan-derer; travelerOdyssan, Odisan, Odysan,Odissann, Odyssann,Odisann, Odysann

Oengus (Irish) A vigorousmanOenguss

Offa (Anglo-Saxon) A kingOffah

Ofir (Hebrew) The goldensonOfeer, Ofear, Ofyr, Ofier,Ofeir, Ofer

Ogaleesha (NativeAmerican) A man wearinga red shirtOgaleasha, Ogaleisha,Ogaleysha, Ogalesha,Ogaliesha, Ogalisha

Oghe (Irish) One whorides horsesOghi, Oghie, Oghee, Oghea,Oghy, Oghey

Oguz (Hungarian) AnarrowOguze, Oguzz, Oguzze

Ohanko (NativeAmerican) A reckless manOhankio, Ohankiyo



Ojaswit (Indian) A power-ful and radiant manOjaswyt, Ojaswin, Ojaswen,Ojaswyn, Ojas

Okal (African) To crossOkall

Okan (Turkish) Resemblinga horseOken, Okin, Okyn

Okapi (African) Resemblingan animal with a long neckOkapie, Okapy, Okapey,Okapee, Okapea, Okape

Okechuku (African)Blessed by God

Oki (Japanese) From thecenter of the oceanOkie, Oky, Okey, Okee, Okea

Oklahoma (NativeAmerican) Of the red peo-ple; from the state ofOklahoma

Oktawian (African) Theeighth-born childOktawyan, Oktawean,Octawian, Octawyan,Octawean

Olaf (Scandinavian) Theremaining of the ancestorsOlay, Ole, Olef, Olev, Oluf,Uolevi

Olafemi (African) A luckyyoung manOlafemie, Olafemy,Olafemey, Olafemee,Olafemea

Oleg (Russian) One who isholyOlezka

Olimpio (Greek) FromMount OlympusOlimpo, Olympio,Olympios, Olympus

Olney (English) From theloner’s fieldOlny, Olnee, Olnea, Olni,Olnie, Ollaneg, Olaneg

Olujimi (African) One whois close to GodOlujimie, Olujimy,Olujimey, Olujimee,Olujimea

Olumide (African) Godhas arrivedOlumidi, Olumidie,Olumidy, Olumidey,Olumidee, Olumidea,Olumyde, Olumydi

Olumoi (African) One whohas been blessed by GodOlumoy

Omeet (Hebrew) My lightOmeete, Omeit, Omeite,Omeyt, Omeyte, Omit,Omeat, Omeate

Omega (Greek) The lastgreat one; the last letter ofthe Greek alphabetOmegah

Onaona (Hawaiian)Having a pleasant scent

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Ond (Hungarian) Thetenth-born childOnde

Ondrej (Czech) A manlymanOndrejek, Ondrejec,Ondrousek, Ondravsek

Onkar (Indian) The purestoneOnckar, Oncar, Onkarr,Onckarr, Oncarr

Onofrio (Italain) A defend-er of peaceOnofre, Onofrius, Onophrio,Onophre, Onfrio, Onfroi

Onslow (Arabic) From thehill of the enthusiastOnslowe, Ounslow,Ounslowe

Onyebuchi (African) Godis in everythingOnyebuchie, Onyebuchy,Onyebuchey, Onyebuchee,Onyebuchea

Oqwapi (Native American)Resembling a red cloudOqwapie, Oqwapy,Oqwapey, Oqwapee,Oqwapea

Oram (English) From theenclosure near the river-bankOramm, Oraham,Orahamm, Orham,Orhamm

Ordell (Latin) Of thebeginningOrdel, Ordele, Ordelle, Orde

Ordway (Anglo-Saxon) Afighter armed with a spearOrdwaye, Ordwai, Ordwae

Oren (Hebrew / Gaelic)From the pine tree / apale-skinned manOrenthiel, Orenthiell,Orenthiele, Orenthielle,Orenthiem, Orenthium, Orin

Orleans (Latin) The gold-en childOrlean, Orleane, Orleens,Orleen, Orleene, Orlins,Olryns, Orlin

Orly (Hebrew) Surroundedby lightOrley, Orli, Orlie, Orlee,Orleigh, Orlea

Ormod (Anglo-Saxon) Asorrowful man

Ormond (English) One whodefends with a spear / fromthe mountain of bearsOrmonde, Ormund,Ormunde, Ormemund,Ormemond, Ordmund,Ordmunde, Ordmond

Ornice (Irish / Hebrew) Apale-skinned man / fromthe cedar treeOrnyce, Ornise, Orynse,Orneice, Orneise, Orniece,Orniese, Orneece



Orris (Latin) One who isinventiveOrriss, Orrisse, Orrys,Orryss, Orrysse

Orson (Latin) Resemblinga bear; raised by a bearOrsen, Orsin, Orsini,Orsino, Orsis, Orsonio,Orsinie, Orsiny

Orth (English) An honestmanOrthe

Orton (English) From thesettlement by the shoreOrtun, Oraton, Oratun

Orville (French) From thegold townOrvell, Orvelle, Orvil,Orvill, Orvele, Orvyll,Orvylle, Orvyl

Orwel (Welsh) Of the hori-zonOrwell, Orwele, Orwelle

Os (English) The divine

Osborn (Norse) A bear ofGodOsborne, Osbourn,Osbourne, Osburn, Osburne

Oscar (English / Gaelic) Aspear of the gods / afriend of deerOskar, Osker, Oscer, Osckar,Oscker, Oszkar, Oszcar

Osher (Hebrew) A man ofgood fortune

Osias (Greek) SalvationOsyas

Osileani (Polynesian) Onewho talks a lotOsileanie, Osileany,Osileaney, Osileanee,Osileanea

Oswald (English) Thepower of GodOswalde, Osvald, Osvaldo,Oswaldo, Oswell, Osvalde,Oswallt, Osweald

Oswin (English) A friendof GodOswinn, Oswinne, Oswen,Oswenn, Oswenne, Oswyn,Oswynn, Oswynne

Othniel (Hebrew) God’s lionOthniell, Othnielle,Othniele, Othnyel, Othnyell,Othnyele, Othnyelle

Otmar (Teutonic) Afamous warriorOtmarr, Othmar, Othmarr,Otomar, Ottomar, Otomarr,Ottomarr

Otoahhastis (NativeAmerican) Resembling atall bull

Ottokar (German) A spirit-ed warriorOtokar, Otokarr, Ottokarr,Ottokars, Otokars, Ottocar,Otocar, Ottocars

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Ouray (Native American)The arrowOuraye, Ourae, Ourai

Ourson (French)Resembling a little bearOursun, Oursoun, Oursen,Oursan, Oursin, Oursyn

Ovid (Latin) A shepherd;an eggOvyd, Ovidio, Ovido,Ovydio, Ovydo, Ovidiu,Ovydiu, Ofydd

★Owen (Welsh / Gaelic)Form of Eugene, meaning“a well-born man” / ayouthful manOwenn, Owenne, Owin,Owinn, Owinne, Owyn,Owynn, Owynne

Oxton (English) From theoxen townOxtun, Oxtown, Oxnaton,Oxnatun, Oxnatown

Oz (Hebrew) Having greatstrengthOzz, Ozzi, Ozzie, Ozzy,Ozzey, Ozzee, Ozzea, Ozi

Ozni (Hebrew) One whoknows GodOznie, Ozny, Ozney,Oznee, Oznea

Özséb (Hungarian) Apious man

Ozuru (Japanese)Resembling a storkOzurou, Ozourou, Ozuroo,Ozooroo

PPaavo (Finnish) Form ofPaul, meaning “a small orhumble man”Paaveli

Pace (Hebrew / English)Refers to Passover / apeaceful manPaice, Payce, Paece, Pacey,Pacy, Pacee, Paci, Pacie

Pacho (Spanish) An inde-pendent man; one who isfree

Pachu’a (Native American)Resembling a water snake

Paco (Spanish) A manfrom FrancePacorro, Pacoro, Paquito

Padgett (French) One whostrives to better himselfPadget, Padgette, Padgete,Padgeta, Padgetta, Padge,Paget, Pagett

Padman (Indian)Resembling the lotusPadmann



Padruig (Scottish) Of theroyal family

Paine (Latin) Man fromthe country; a peasantPain, Payn, Payne, Paen,Paene, Pane, Paien

Palamedes (English) InArthurian legend, a knightPalomydes, Palomedes,Palamydes, Palsmedes,Palsmydes, Pslomydes

Palban (Spanish) A blond-haired manPalben, Palbin, Palbyn,Palbon, Palbun

Paley (English) Form ofPaul, meaning “a small orhumble man”Paly, Pali, Palie, Palee, Palea

Palladin (Greek) Filledwith wisdomPalladyn, Palladen,Palladan, Paladin, Paladyn,Paladen, Paladan

Palmer (English) A pilgrimbearing a palm branchPallmer, Palmar, Pallmar,Palmerston, Palmiro,Palmeero, Palmeer, Palmire

Pan (Greek) In mythology,god of the shepherdsPann

Panama (Spanish) Fromthe canal

Pancho (Spanish) A manfrom France

Pankaj (Indian) Resemblingthe lotus flower

Panya (African) Resemblinga mousePanyah

Panyin (African) The first-born of twinsPanyen

Paras (Hindi) A touchstoneParasmani, Parasmanie,Parasmany, Parasmaney,Parasmanee

Parkins (English) As solidas a rock; son of PeterParkens, Parken, Parkin,Parkyns, Parkyn, Parkinson

Parley (Scottish) A reluc-tant manParly, Parli, Parlie, Parlee,Parlea, Parle

Parmenio (Spanish) A stu-dious man; one who isintelligentParmenios, Parmenius

Parounag (Armenian)One who is thankful

Parrish (Latin) Man of thechurchParish, Parrishe, Parishe,Parrysh, Parysh, Paryshe,Parryshe, Parisch

Parry (Welsh) The son ofHarryParrey, Parri, Parrie,Parree, Parrea

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Parthenios (Greek) Onewho is pure; chasteParthenius

Parthik (Greek) One whois pure; chasteParthyk, Parthick, Parthyck,Parthic, Parthyc

Pascal (Latin) Born duringEasterPascale, Pascalle, Paschal,Paschalis, Pascoe, Pascual,Pascuale, Pasqual

Pastor (English) Man ofthe churchPastur, Paster, Pastar,Pastir, Pastyr

Patamon (NativeAmerican) Resembling atempestPatamun, Patamen,Pataman, Patamyn, Patamin

Patch (American) Form ofPeter, meaning “as solidand strong as a rock”Pach, Patche, Patchi, Patchie,Patchy, Patchey, Patchee

★Patrick (Latin) A noble-man; patricianPackey, Padric, Pat, Patrece,Patric, Patrice, Patreece,Patricio

Patton (English) From thetown of warriorsPaten, Patin, Paton, Patten,Pattin, Paddon, Padden,Paddin

Patwin (Native American)A manly manPatwinn, Patwinne,Patwyn, Patwynne,Patwynn, Patwen, Patwenn,Patwenne

Paul (Latin) A small orhumble manPauley, Paulie, Pauly, Paley,Paavo

Paurush (Indian) A coura-geous manPaurushe, Paurushi,Paurushie, Paurushy,Paurushey, Paurushee

Pavanjit (Indian)Resembling the windPavanjyt, Pavanjeet,Pavanjeat, Pavanjete

Paxton (English) From thepeaceful townPackston, Paxon, Paxten,Paxtun, Packstun, Packsten

Pazel (Hebrew) God’sgold; treasured by GodPazell, Pazele, Pazelle

Pearroc (English) Man ofthe forestPearoc, Pearrok, Pearok,Pearrock, Pearock

Pecos (American) Fromthe river; a cowboyPekos, Peckos



Pedro (Spanish) Form ofPeter, meaning “as solidand strong as a rock”Pedrio, Pepe, Petrolino,Piero, Pietro

Pelham (English) Fromthe house of furs; fromPeola’s homePellham, Pelam, Pellam

Pell (English) A clerk orone who works with skinsPelle, Pall, Palle

Pelon (Spanish) Filled withjoyPellon

Pelton (English) From thetown by the lakePellton, Peltun, Pelltun,Peltan, Pelltan, Pelten,Pellten, Peltin

Penda (African) One whois dearly lovedPendah, Penha, Penhah

Penley (English) From theenclosed meadowPenly, Penleigh, Penli,Penlie, Penlee, Penlea,Penleah, Pennley

Penrod (German) Arespected commander

Pentele (Hungarian) Amerciful manPentelle, Pentel, Pentell

Penuel (Hebrew) The faceof GodPenuell, Penuele, Penuelle

Percival (French) One whocan pierce the vale”Purcival, Percy, Percey,Perci, Percie, Percee, Percea,Persy, Persey, Persi

Peregrine (Latin) One whotravels; a wandererPerry, Perree, Perrea, Perri,Perrie, Perregrino

Perez (Hebrew) To breakthroughPeretz

Pericles (Greek) One whois in excess of gloryPerricles, Perycles, Perrycles,Periclees, Perriclees,Peryclees, Perryclees,Periclez

Perk (American) One whois cheerful and jauntyPerke, Perky, Perkey, Perki,Perkie, Perkee, Perkea

Perkinson (English) Theson of Perkin; the son ofPeterPerkynson

Perseus (Greek) Inmythology, son of Zeuswho slew MedusaPersius, Persyus, Persies,Persyes

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Perth (Celtic) From thethorny thicketPerthe, Pert, Perte

Perye (English) From thepear tree

Peter (Greek) As solid andstrong as a rockPeder, Pekka, Per, Petar,Pete, Peterson, Petr, Petre,Pierce, Patch, Pedro

Petuel (Hindi) The Lord’svisionPetuell, Petuele, Petuelle

Peyton (English) From thevillage of warriorsPayton, Peytun, Paytun,Peyten, Payten, Paiton,Paitun, Paiten

Pharis (Irish) A heroic manPharys, Pharris, Pharrys

Phex (American) A kind manPhexx

Philemon (Hebrew) A lov-ing manPhylemon, Philimon,Phylimon, Philomon,Phylomon, Philamon,Phylamon

Philetus (Greek) A collectorPhyletus, Philetos, Phyletos

Phillip (Greek) One wholoves horsesPhil, Philip, Felipe, Filipp,Phillie, Philly

Philo (Greek) One wholoves and is loved

Phoebus (Greek) A radiantmanPhoibos

Phomello (African) A suc-cessful manPhomelo

Phong (Vietnamese) Ofthe wind

Phuc (Vietnamese) Onewho is blessedPhuoc

Picardus (Hispanic) Anadventurous manPycardus, Picardos,Pycardos, Picardas,Pycardas, Picardis,Pycardis, Picardys

Pickworth (English) Fromthe woodcutter’s estatePikworth, Picworth,Pickworthe, Pikworthe,Picworthe

Pierce (English) Form ofPeter, meaning “as solidand strong as a rock”Pearce, Pears, Pearson,Pearsson, Peerce, Peirce,Pierson, Piersson

Pin (Vietnamese) Filledwith joyPyn

Pio (Latin) A pious manPyo, Pios, Pius, Pyos, Pyus



Pirro (Greek) A red-hairedmanPyrro

Pitney (English) From theisland of the stubbornmanPitny, Pitni, Pitnie, Pitnee,Pitnea, Pytney, Pytny, Pytni

Pittman (English) A labor-erPyttman, Pitman, Pytman

Plantagenet (French)Resembling the broomflower

Poetry (American) Aromantic manPoetrey, Poetri, Poetrie,Poetree, Poetrea, Poet, Poete

Pollux (Greek) One who iscrownedPollock, Pollok, Polloc,Pollack, Polloch

Polo (African) Resemblingan alligatorPoloe, Poloh

Ponce (Spanish) The fifth-born childPonse

Pongor (Hungarian) Amighty manPongorr, Pongoro, Pongorro

Poni (African) The second-born sonPonni, Ponie, Ponnie, Pony,Ponny, Poney, Ponney, Ponee

Pons (Latin) From the bridgePontius, Ponthos, Ponthus

Poornamruth (Indian)Full of sweetnessPournamruth

Poornayu (Indian) Full oflife; blessed with a full lifePournayu, Poornayou,Pournayou, Poornayue,Pournayue

Porat (Hebrew) A produc-tive man

Porfirio (Greek) Refers to apurple coloringPorphirios, Prophyrios,Porfiro, Porphyrios

Powhatan (NativeAmerican) From thechief’s hill

Prabhakar (Hindu) Of thesun

Prabhat (Indian) Bornduring the morning

Pragun (Indian) One whois straightforward; honest

Pramod (Indian) Adelightful young man

Pranit (Indian) One who ishumble; modestPranyt, Praneet, Praneat

Prasad (Indian) A giftfrom God

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Prashant (Indian) Onewho is peaceful; calmPrashante, Prashanth,Prashanthe

Pratap (Hindi) A majesticman

Pravat (Thai) History

Prem (Indian) An affec-tionate man

Prentice (English) A stu-dent; an apprenticePrentyce, Prentise, Prentyse,Prentiss, Prentis

Prescott (English) Fromthe priest’s cottagePrescot, Prestcot, Prestcott,Preostcot

Preston (English) Fromthe priest’s townPrestin, Prestyn, Prestan,Prestun, Presten, Pfeostun

Prewitt (French) A braveyoung onePrewet, Prewett, Prewit,Pruitt, Pruit, Pruet, Pruett

Prine (English) One whosurpasses othersPryne

Prometheus (Greek) Inmythology, he stole firefrom the heavens andgave it to manPromitheus, Promethius,Promithius

Prop (American) A fun-loving manPropp, Proppe

Prosper (Latin) A fortu-nate manProspero, Prosperus

Pryderi (Celtic) Son of theseaPryderie, Prydery, Pryderey,Pryderee, Pryderea

Prydwen (Welsh) A hand-some manPrydwenn, Prydwenne,Prydwin, Prydwinne,Prydwinn, Prydwyn,Prydwynn, Prydwynne

Pullman (English) Onewho works on a trainPulman, Pullmann, Pulmann

Pyralis (Greek) Born of firePyraliss, Pyralisse, Pyralys,Pyralyss, Pyralysse, Pyre

QQabil (Arabic) An able-bodied manQabyl, Qabeel, Qabeal,Qabeil, Qabiel



Qadim (Arabic) From anancient familyQadeem, Qadiem, Qadeim,Qadym, Qadeam

Qaiser (Arabic) A king; arulerQeyser

Qamar (Arabic) Bornbeneath the moonQamarr, Quamar, Quamarr

Qimat (Hindi) A highlyvalued manQymat

Qing (Chinese) Of thedeep waterQyng

Quaashie (American) Anambitious manQuashie, Quashi, Quashy,Quashey, Quashee, Quashea,Quaashi, Quaashy

Quaddus (American) Abright manQuadus, Quaddos, Quados

Quade (Latin) The fourth-born childQuadrees, Quadres,Quadrys, Quadries,Quadreis, Quadreys,Quadreas, Quadrhys

Quaid (Irish) Form ofWalter, meaning “thecommander of the army”Quaide, Quayd, Quayde,Quaed, Quaede

Quashawn (American) Atenacious manQuashaun, Quasean,Quashon, Quashi, Quashie,Quashee, Quashea, Quashy

Qued (Native American)Wearing a decorated robe

Quentin (Latin) The fifth-born childQuent, Quenten, Quenton,Quentun, Quentan,Quentyn, Quente, Qwentin

Quick (American) Onewho is fast; a witty manQuik, Quicke, Quic

Quillan (Gaelic)Resembling a cubQuilan, Quillen, Quilen,Quillon, Quilon

Quilliam (Gaelic) Form ofWilliam, meaning “thedetermined protector”Quilhelm, Quilhelmus,Quilliams, Quilliamson,Quilliamon, Quillem,Quillhelmus, Quilmot

Quimby (Norse) From thewoman’s estateQuimbey, Quimbee,Quimbea, Quimbi, Quimbie

Quincy (English) The fifth-born child; from the fifthson’s estateQuincey, Quinci, Quincie,Quincee, Quinncy, Quinnci,Quyncy, Quyncey

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Quinlan (Gaelic) A strongand healthy manQuindlan, Quinlen,Quindlen, Quinian,Quinlin, Quindlin,Quinlyn, Quindlyn

Quinn (Gaelic) One whoprovides counsel; an intel-ligent manQuin, Quinne, Qwinn,Quynn, Qwin, Quiyn,Quyn, Qwinne

Quintavius (American)The fifth-born childQuintavios, Quintavus,Quintavies

Quinto (Spanish) Thefifth-born childQuynto, Quintus, Quintos,Quinty, Quinti, Quintie,Quintey, Quintee

Quinton (Latin) From thequeen’s town or settlementLaquinton

Quintrell (English) An ele-gant and dashing manQuintrel, Quintrelle,Quyntrell, Quyntrelle,Quyntrel, Quyntrele,Quintrele

Quirinus (Latin) One whowields a spearQuirinos, Quirynus, Quirynos,Quirinius, Quirynius

Quito (Spanish) A lively manQuyto, Quitos, Quytos

Quoc (Vietnamese) A patriotQuok, Quock

Qutub (Indian) One whois tall

RRabbaanee (African) Aneasygoing man

Rabbi (Hebrew) The master

Rach (African) Resemblinga frog

Radames (Egyptian) A heroRadamays, Radamayes,Radamais, Radamaise,Radamaes, Radamaese

Radford (English) Fromthe red fordRadforde, Radferd, Radfurd,Radferde, Radfurde,Redford, Redforde, Raedford

Rafe (Irish) A tough manRaffe, Raff, Raf, Raif, Rayfe,Raife, Raef, Raefe

Rafi (Arabic) One who isexaltedRafie, Rafy, Rafey, Rafea,Rafee, Raffi, Raffie, Raffy

Rafiki (African) A gentlefriendRafikie, Rafikea, Rafikee,Rafiky, Rafikey



Rafiya (African) A digni-fied manRafeeya, Rafeaya, Rafeiya,Rafieya

Raghib (Arabic) One whois desiredRagheb, Ragheeb, Ragheab,Raghyb, Ragheib, Raghieb

Ragnar (Norse) A warriorwho places judgmentRagnor, Ragner, Ragnir,Ragnyr, Ragnur, Regnar,Regner, Regnir

Rahim (Arabic) A compas-sionate manRahym, Raheim, Rahiem,Raheem, Raheam

Rahimat (Arabic) Full ofgraceRahymat

Rai (Japanese) A trustwor-thy man; of lightning andthunder

Raiden (Japanese) Inmythology, the god ofthunder and lightningRaidon, Rayden, Raydon,Raeden, Raedon, Raden,Radon, Raijin

Raimi (African) A compas-sionate manRaimie, Raimy, Raimey,Raimee, Raimea

Rajab (African) A glorifiedman

Rajan (Indian) A kingRaj, Raja, Rajah

Rajarshi (Indian) Theking’s sageRajarshie, Rajarshy,Rajarshey, Rajarshee,Rajarshea

Rajesh (Hindi) The king’srule

Rajit (Indian) One who isdecoratedRajeet, Rajeit, Rajiet, Rajyt,Rajeat

Rajiv (Hindi) To be stripedRajyv, Rajeev, Rajeav

Ralph (English) Wolf coun-selRalf, Ralphe, Ralfe, Ralphi,Ralphie, Ralphee, Ralphea,Ralphy, Raoul

Ram (Hebrew / Sanskrit)A superior man / one whois pleasingRahm, Rama, Rahma,Ramos, Rahmos, Ram,Ramm

Rambert (German) Havinggreat strength; an intelli-gent manRamberte, Ramberth,Ramberthe, Ramburt,Ramburte, Ramburth,Ramburthe, Ramhart

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Rami (Arabic) A loving manRamee, Ramea, Ramie,Ramy, Ramey

Ramiro (Portuguese) Afamous counselor; a greatjudgeRamyro, Rameero,Rameyro, Ramirez,Ramyrez, Rameerez

Ramsey (English) Fromthe raven island; from theisland of wild garlicRamsay, Ramsie, Ramsi,Ramsee, Ramsy, Ramsea,Ramzy, Ramzey

Rand (German) One whoshields othersRande

Randall (German) Thewolf shieldRandy, Randal, Randale,Randel, Randell, Randl,Randle, Randon, Rendall

Randolph (German) Thewolf shieldRandy, Randolf, Ranolf,Ranolph, Ranulfo, Randulfo,Randwulf, Ranwulf, Randwolf

Randy (English) Form ofRandall or Randolph,meaning “the wolf shield”Randey, Randi, Randie,Randee, Randea

Rang (English)Resembling a ravenRange

Rangey (English) Fromraven’s islandRangy, Rangi, Rangie,Rangee, Rangea

Rangle (American) A cow-boyRangel

Ranjan (Indian) A delight-ful boy

Raoul (French) Form ofRalph, meaning “wolfcounsel”Raoule, Raul, Roul, Rowl,Raule, Roule, Rowle

Raqib (Arabic) A glorifiedmanRaqyb, Raqeeb, Raqeab,Rakib, Rakeeb, Rakeab,Rakyb

Rashard (American) Agood-hearted manRasherd, Rashird, Rashurd,Rashyrd

Rashaun (American) Formof Roshan, meaning “bornduring the daylight”Rashae, Rashane, Rashawn,Rayshaun, Rayshawn,Raishaun, Raishawn,Raeshaun

Ratul (Indian) A sweet manRatule, Ratoul, Ratoule,Ratool, Ratoole

Raulo (Spanish) One whois wiseRawlo



Ravi (Hindi) From the sunRavie, Ravy, Ravey, Ravee,Ravea

Ravid (Hebrew) A wander-er; one who searchesRavyd, Raveed, Ravead,Raviyd, Ravied, Raveid

Ravindra (Indian) Thestrength of the sunRavyndra

Ravinger (English) Onewho lives near the ravineRavynger

Rawlins (French) From therenowned landRawlin, Rawson,Rawlinson, Rawlings,Rawling, Rawls, Rawl,Rawle

Ray (English) Form ofRaymond, meaning “awise protector”Rae, Rai, Rayce, Rayder,Rayse, Raye, Rayford,Raylen

Rayfield (English) Fromthe field of roe deerRayfeld

Rayhurn (English) Fromthe roe deer’s streamRayhurne, Rayhorn,Rayhorne, Rayhourn,Rayhourne

Raymond (German) Awise protectorRay, Raemond, Raemondo,Raimond, Raimondo,Raimund, Raimundo,Rajmund, Ramon

Rebel (American) An out-lawRebell, Rebele, Rebelle, Rebe,Rebbe, Rebbi, Rebbie,Rebbea

Redwald (English) StrongcounselRedwalde, Raedwalde,Raedwald

Reeve (English) A bailiffReve, Reave, Reeford,Reeves, Reaves, Reves,Reaford

Regal (American) Borninto royaltyRegall

Regan (Gaelic) Born intoroyalty; the little rulerRaegan, Ragan, Raygan,Reganne, Regann, Regane,Reghan, Reagan

Regenfrithu (English) Apeaceful raven

Reggie (Latin) Form ofReginald, meaning “theking’s advisor”Reggi, Reggy, Reggey,Reggea, Reggee, Reg

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Reginald (Latin) Theking’s advisorReggie, Reynold, Raghnall,Rainault, Rainhold, Raonull,Raynald, Rayniero, Regin,Reginaldo

Regine (French) One whois artisticRegeen, Regeene, Regean,Regeane, Regein, Regeine,Regien, Regiene

Reid (English) A red-haired man; one who livesnear the reedsRead, Reade, Reed, Reede,Reide, Raed

Reilly (Gaelic) An outgoingmanReilley, Reilli, Reillie,Reillee, Reilleigh, Reillea

Remington (English)From the town of theraven’s familyRemyngton, Remingtun,Remyngtun

Renweard (Anglo-Saxon)The guardian of the houseRenward, Renwarden,Renwerd

Renzo (Japanese) Thethird-born son

Reuben (Hebrew) Behold,a son!Reuban, Reubin, Reuven,Rouvin, Rube, Ruben,Rubin, Rubino

Rev (American) One whois distinctRevv, Revin, Reven, Revan,Revyn, Revon, Revun

Rex (Latin) A kingReks, Recks, Rexs

Rexford (English) Fromthe king’s fordRexforde, Rexferd, Rexferde,Rexfurd, Rexfurde

Reynold (English) Form ofReginald, meaning “theking’s advisor”Reynald, Reynaldo, Reynolds,Reynalde, Reynolde

Reza (Iranian) One who iscontentRezah, Rezza, Rezzah

Rhydderch (Welsh) Havingreddish-brown hair

★Richard (English) A pow-erful rulerRick, Rich, Ricard, Ricardo,Riccardo, Richardo, Richart,Richerd, Rickard, Rickert

Richmond (French /German) From thewealthy hill / a powerfulprotectorRichmonde, Richmund,Richmunde

Rick (English) Form ofRichard, meaning “a pow-erful ruler”Ric, Ricci, Ricco, Rickie,Ricki, Ricky, Rico, Rik



Rickward (English) Astrong protectorRickwerd, Rickwood,Rikward, Ricward,Rickweard, Rikweard,Ricweard

Riddock (Irish) From thesmooth fieldRidock, Riddoc, Ridoc,Ryddock, Rydock, Ryddoc,Rydoc, Ryddok

Ridgeway (English) Onewho lives on the road nearthe ridgeRydgeway, Rigeway, Rygeway

Rigg (English) One wholives near the ridgeRig, Ridge, Rygg, Ryg,Rydge, Rige, Ryge, Riggs

Rio (Spanish) From the riverReo, Riyo, Reyo, Riao, Ryo

Riordain (Irish) A brightmanRiordane, Riordayn,Riordaen, Reardain,Reardane, Reardayn,Reardaen

Riordan (Gaelic) A royalpoet; a bard or minstrelRiorden, Rearden, Reardan,Riordon, Reardon

Ripley (English) From thenoisy meadowRiply, Ripleigh, Ripli,Riplie, Riplea, Ripleah,Riplee, Rip

Rishley (English) From theuntamed meadowRishly, Rishli, Rishlie,Rishlee, Rishlea, Rishleah,Rishleigh

Rishon (Hebrew) The first-born sonRyshon, Rishi, Rishie,Rishea, Rishee, Rishy,Rishey

Risley (English) From thebrushwood meadowRisly, Risli, Rislie, Risleigh,Rislea, Risleah, Rislee,Rizley

Riston (English) From thebrushwood settlementRyston, Ristun, Rystun

Ritter (German) A knightRytter, Ritt, Rytt

River (American) From theriverRyver, Rivers, Ryvers

Roald (Norse) A famousrulerRoal

Roam (American) Onewho wanders, searchesRoami, Roamie, Roamy,Roamey, Roamea, Roamee

Roark (Gaelic) A championRoarke, Rorke, Rourke,Rork, Rourk, Ruark, Ruarke

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★Robert (German) Onewho is bright with fameBob, Rupert, Riobard,Roban, Robers, Roberto,Robertson, Robartach, Rûbert

Rochester (English) Fromthe stone fortress

Rockford (English) Fromthe rocky fordRockforde, Rokford,Rokforde, Rockferd, Rokferd,Rockfurd, Rokfurd

Roderick (German) Afamous rulerRod, Rodd, Roddi, Roddie,Roddy, Roddee, Roddea,Roddey

Rodney (German /English) From the famousone’s island / from theisland’s clearingRodny, Rodni, Rodnie,Rodnea, Rodnee

Rogelio (Spanish) Afamous soldierRogelo, Rogeliyo, Rogeleo,Rogeleyo, Rojelio, Rojeleo

Roland (German) Fromthe renowned landRoeland, Rolando, Roldan,Roley, Rollan, Rolland,Rollie, Rollin

Ronald (Norse) The king’sadvisorRanald, Renaldo, Ronal,Ronaldo, Rondale, Roneld,Ronell, Ronello

Ronan (Gaelic) Resemblinga little seal

Rong (Chinese) Having glory

Rook (English) Resemblinga ravenRooke, Rouk, Rouke, Ruck,Ruk

Rooney (Gaelic) A red-haired manRoony, Rooni, Roonie,Roonea, Roonee, Roon, Roone

Roosevelt (Danish) Fromthe field of rosesRosevelt

Roper (English) One whomakes ropeRapere

Rory (Gaelic) A red-haired manRori, Rorey, Rorie, Rorea,Roree, Rorry, Rorrey, Rorri

Roshan (Hindi) Born dur-ing the daylightRashaun

Roslin (Gaelic) A little red-haired boyRoslyn, Rosselin, Rosslyn,Rozlin, Rozlyn, Rosling,Rozling

Roswald (German) Of themighty horsesRosswald, Roswalt, Rosswalt

Roswell (English) A fasci-nating manRosswell, Rozwell, Roswel,Rozwel



Roth (German) A red-haired manRothe

Rousseau (French) A littlered-haired boyRoussell, Russo, Rousse,Roussel, Rousset, Rousskin

Rowdy (English) A boister-ous manRowdey, Rowdi, Rowdie,Rowdee, Rowdea

Roy (Gaelic / French) Ared-haired man / a kingRoye, Roi, Royer, Ruy

Royce (German / French)A famous man / son ofthe kingRoice, Royse, Roise

Ruadhan (Irish) A red-hairedman; the name of a saintRuadan, Ruadhagan,Ruadagan

Ruarc (Irish) A famous rulerRuarck, Ruarcc, Ruark,Ruarkk, Ruaidhri, Ruaidri

Rubio (Spanish)Resembling a ruby

Rudeger (German) Afriendly manRudegar, Rudger, Rudgar,Rudiger, Rudigar

Rudolph (German) Afamous wolfRodolfo, Rodolph, Rodolphe,Rodolpho, Rudy, Rudey,Rudi, Rudie

Rudyard (English) Fromthe red paddock

Rufus (Latin) A red-hairedmanRuffus, Rufous, Ruffous,Rufino, Ruffino

Ruiz (Spanish) A good friend

Rujul (Indian) An honest manRujool, Rujoole, Rujule,Rujoul, Rujoule

Rumford (English) Fromthe broad fordRumforde, Rumferd,Rumferde, Rumfurd,Rumfurde

Rupert (English) Form ofRobert, meaning “onewho is bright with fame”Ruprecht

Rushford (English) Fromthe ford with rushesRusheford, Rushforde,Rusheforde, Ryscford

Russell (French) A littlered-haired boyRussel, Roussell, Russ,Rusel, Rusell

Russom (African) Thechief; the bossRusom, Russome, Rusome

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Rusty (English) One whohas red hair or a ruddycomplexionRustey, Rusti, Rustie, Rustee,Rustea, Rust, Ruste, Rustice

Rutherford (English) Fromthe cattle’s fordRutherfurd, Rutherferd,Rutherforde, Rutherfurde,Rutherferde

Rutledge (Norse / English)From the red ledge / fromthe root ledgeRoutledge, Rotledge,Rootledge

★TRyan (Gaelic) The littleruler; little kingRian, Rien, Rion, Ryen,Ryon, Ryun, Rhyan, Rhyen

Ryley (English) From therye clearingRyly, Ryli, Rylie, Rylee,Ryleigh, Rylea, Ryleah, Riley

Ryuji (Japanese) The drag-on manRyujie, Ryujy, Ryujey,Ryujea, Ryujee

SSaarik (Hindi) Resemblinga small songbirdSaarick, Saaric, Sarik,Sarick, Saric, Saariq,Sareek, Sareeq

Saber (French) Man of theswordSabere, Sabr, Sabre

Sabir (Arabic) One who ispatientSabyr, Sabeer, Sabear, Sabeir,Sabier, Sabri, Sabrie, Sabree

Saddam (Arabic) A power-ful ruler; the crusherSaddum, Saddim, Saddym

Sadiq (Arabic) A belovedfriendSadeeq, Sadyq, Sadeaq,Sadeek, Sadeak, Sadyk, Sadik

Saga (American) A storytellerSago

Sagar (Indian / English) Aking / one who is wiseSaagar, Sagarr, Saagarr

Sagaz (Spanish) One whois cleverSagazz

Sagiv (Hebrew) Havinggreat strengthSagev, Segiv, Segev

Sahaj (Indian) One who isnatural

Saieshwar (Hindi) A well-known saintSaishwar

Sailor (American) Manwho sails the seasSailer, Sailar, Saylor, Sayler,Saylar, Saelor, Saeler, Saelar



Saith (English) One who iswell-spokenSaithe, Sayth, Saythe,Saeth, Saethe, Sath, Sathe

Sajal (Indian) Resemblinga cloudSajall, Sajjal, Sajjall

Sajan (Indian) One who isdearly lovedSajann, Sajjan, Sajjann

Saki (Japanese) One who iscloakedSakie, Saky, Sakey, Sakee,Sakea

Salaam (African)Resembling a peach

Salehe (African) A goodmanSaleh, Salih

Salim (Arabic) One who ispeacefulSaleem, Salem, Selim

Salute (American) A patri-otic manSaloot, Saloote, Salout,Saloute

Salvador (Spanish) A saviorSal, Sally, Salvadore,Xalvador

Samanjas (Indian) Onewho is proper

Samarth (Indian) A pow-erful man; one who isefficientSamarthe

Sameen (Indian) One whois treasuredSamine, Sameene, Samean,Sameane, Samyn, Samyne

Sami (Arabic) One whohas been exaltedSamie, Samy, Samey,Samee, Samea

Sammohan (Indian) Anattractive manSammohane

Sampath (Indian) Awealthy manSampathe, Sampat

Samson (Hebrew) Asbright as the sun; in theBible, a man with extraor-dinary strengthSampson, Sansom, Sanson,Sansone

★TSamuel (Hebrew) Godhas heardSam, Sammie, Sammy,Samuele, Samuello,Samwell, Samuelo, Sammey

Samuru (Japanese) Thename of God

Sandburg (English) Fromthe sandy villageSandbergh, Sandberg,Sandburgh

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Sandon (English) Fromthe sandy hillSanden, Sandan, Sandun,Sandyn, Sandin

Sanford (English) Fromthe sandy crossingSandford, Sanforde,Sandforde, Sanfurd,Sanfurde, Sandfurd,Sandfurde

Sang (Vietnamese) Abright manSange

Sanjiro (Japanese) Anadmirable manSanjyro

Sanjiv (Indian) One wholives a long lifeSanjeev, Sanjyv, Sanjeiv,Sanjiev, Sanjeav, Sanjivan

Sanorelle (American) Anhonest manSanorell, Sanorel, Sanorele

Santana (Spanish) A saint-ly manSantanna, Santanah,Santannah, Santa

Santo (Italian) A holy manSante, Santino, Santos,Santee, Santi, Santie,Santea, Santy

Santob (Hebrew) One whohas a good nameShemtob

Sapan (Indian) A dreamor visionSapann

Sar (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho inflicts painSarlic, Sarlik

Sarbajit (Indian) The con-quererSarbajeet, Sarbajyt,Sarbajeat, Sarbajet,Sarvajit, Sarvajeet,Sarvajyt, Sarvajeat

Sarojin (Hindu)Resembling a lotusSaroj

Sarosh (Persian) One whopraysSaroshe

Satayu (Hindi) InHinduism, the brother ofAmavasu and Vivasu Satayoo, Satayou, Satayue

Satoshi (Japanese) Bornfrom the ashesSatoshie, Satoshy, Satoshey,Satoshee, Satoshea

Satparayan (Indian) Agood-natured man

Saturn (Latin) In mytholo-gy, the god of agricultureSaturnin, Saturno, Saturnino

Satyankar (Indian) Onewho speaks the truthSatyancar, Satyancker



Saville (French) From thewillow townSavil, Savile, Savill, Savyile,Savylle, Savyle, Sauville,Sauvile

Savir (Indian) A great leaderSavire, Saveer, Saveere,Savear, Saveare, Savyr,Savyre

Saxe (Swedish) Man fromSaxonySachs, Sachsen

Saxon (English) A swords-manSaxen, Saxan, Saxton,Saxten, Saxtan

Sayad (Arabic) An accom-plished hunter

Scadwielle (English) Fromthe shed near the springScadwyelle, Scadwiell,Scadwyell, Scadwiel,Scadwyel, Scadwiele,Scadwyele

Scand (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho is disgracedScande, Scandi, Scandie,Scandee, Scandea

Sceotend (Anglo-Saxon)An archer

Schaeffer (German) AstewardSchaffer, Shaeffer, Shaffer,Schaeffur, Schaffur,Shaeffur, Shaffur

Schelde (English) Fromthe riverShelde

Schneider (German) A tai-lorShneider, Sneider, Snider,Snyder

Schubert (German) Onewho makes shoesShubert, Schuberte,Shuberte, Schubirt, Shubirt,Schuburt, Shuburt

Scirocco (Italian) Of thewarm windSirocco, Scyrocco, Syrocco

Scott (English) A manfrom ScotlandScot, Scottie, Scotto, Scotty,Scotti, Scottey, Scottee,Scottea

Scowyrhta (Anglo-Saxon)One who makes shoes

Seabury (English) Fromthe village by the seaSeaburry, Sebury, Seburry,Seaberry, Seabery, Seberry,Sebery

Seaman (English) Amariner

★TSean (Irish) Form ofJohn, meaning “God isgracious”Shaughn, Shawn, Shaun,Shon, Shohn, Shonn,Shaundre, Shawnel

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Seanachan (Irish) Onewho is wise

Seanan (Hebrew / Irish) Agift from God / an old,wise manSinon, Senen, Siobhan

★Sebastian (Greek) Therevered oneSabastian, Seb, Sebastiano,Sebastien, Sebestyen, Sebo,Sebastyn, Sebestyen

Sedgwick (English) Fromthe place of sword grassSedgewick, Sedgewyck,Sedgwyck, Sedgewic,Sedgewik, Sedgwic, Sedgwik,Sedgewyc

Seerath (Indian) A greatmanSeerathe, Searath, Searathe

Sef (Egyptian) Son of yes-terdaySefe

Seferino (Greek) Of thewest windSeferio, Sepherino, Sepherio,Seferyno, Sepheryno

Seignour (French) Lord ofthe house

Selas (African) Refers tothe TrinitySelassi, Selassie, Selassy,Selassey, Selassee, Selassea

Selestino (Spanish) Onewho is heaven-sentSelestyno, Selesteeno,Selesteano

Sellers (English) One whodwells in the marshlandSellars, Sellurs, Sellirs, Sellyrs

Seminole (NativeAmerican) A tribal nameSemynole

Seppanen (Finnish) AblacksmithSepanen, Seppenen,Sepenen, Seppanan,Sepanan

September (American)Born in the month ofSeptemberSeptimber, Septymber,Septemberia, Septemberea

Septimus (Latin) The seventh-born childSeptymus

Seraphim (Hebrew) Theburning ones; heavenlywinged angelsSarafino, Saraph, Serafin,Serafino, Seraph,Seraphimus, Serafim

Sereno (Latin) One who iscalm; tranquil

Serfati (Hebrew) A manfrom FranceSarfati, Serfatie, Sarfatie,Serfaty, Sarfaty, Serfatey,Sarfatey, Serfatee



Sergio (Latin) An atten-dant; a servantSeargeoh, Serge, Sergei,Sergeo, Sergey, Sergi,Sergios, Sergiu

★Seth (Hebrew) One whohas been appointedSethe, Seath, Seathe, Zeth

Seung (Korean) A victori-ous successor

Seven (American) Refers tothe number; the seventh-born childSevin, Sevyn

Sewati (Native American)Resembling a bear clawSewatie, Sewaty, Sewatey,Sewatee, Sewatea

Sexton (English) Thechurch’s custodianSextun, Sextan, Sextin,Sextyn

Seymour (French) Fromthe French town of SaintMaurSeamore, Seamor, Seamour,Seymore

Shaan (Hebrew) A peace-ful man

Shade (English) A secre-tive manShaid, Shaide, Shayd,Shayde, Shaed, Shaede

Shadi (Persian / Arabic)One who brings happi-ness and joy / a singerShadie, Shady, Shadey,Shadee, Shadea

Shadrach (Hebrew) Underthe command of themoon god AkuShadrack, Shadrick, Shad,Shadd

Shah (Persian) The king

Shai (Hebrew) A gift fromGod

Shail (Indian) A mountainrockShaile, Shayl, Shayle,Shael, Shaele, Shale

Shaka (African) A triballeaderShakah

Shakir (Arabic) One who isgratefulShakeer, Shaqueer, Shakier,Shakeir, Shakear, Shakar,Shaker, Shakyr

Shakur (Arabic) One whois thankfulShakurr, Shaku

Shannon (Gaelic) Havingancient wisdomShanan, Shanen, Shannan,Shannen, Shanon

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Shardul (Indian)Resembling a tigerShardule, Shardull,Shardulle

Shashi (Indian) Of themoonbeamShashie, Shashy, Shashey,Shashee, Shashea, Shashhi

Shavon (American) Onewho is open-mindedShavaughn, Shavonne,Shavaun, Shovon,Shovonne, Shovaun,Shovaughn

Shaw (English) From thewoodlandShawe

Shaykeen (American) Asuccessful manShaykean, Shaykein,Shakeyn, Shakine

Shea (Gaelic) Anadmirable man / from thefairy fortressShae, Shai, Shay, Shaye,Shaylon, Shays

Sheen (English) A shiningmanSheene, Shean, Sheane

Sheffield (English) Fromthe crooked fieldSheffeld

Sheldon (English) Fromthe steep valleyShelden, Sheldan, Sheldun,Sheldin, Sheldyn, Shel

Shelley (English) From themeadow’s ledgeShelly, Shelli, Shellie,Shellee, Shellea, Shelleigh,Shelleah

Shelton (English) Fromthe farm on the ledgeShellton, Sheltown, Sheltun,Shelten, Shelny, Shelney,Shelni, Shelnie

Shem (Hebrew) Having awell-known name

Shepherd (English) Onewho herds sheepShepperd, Shep, Shepard,Shephard, Shepp, Sheppard

Sheridan (Gaelic) A seekerSheredan, Sheridon,Sherridan, Seireadan,Sheriden, Sheridun,Sherard, Sherrard

Sherlock (English) A fair-haired manSherlocke, Shurlock,Shurlocke

Sherman (English) Onewho cuts wool clothShermon, Scherman,Schermann, Shearman,Shermann, Sherm, Sherme

Sherrerd (English) Fromthe open fieldShererd, Sherrard, Sherard

Shields (Gaelic) A faithfulprotectorSheelds, Shealds



Shikha (Indian) A fiery manShykha

Shiloh (Hebrew) He whowas sentShilo, Shyloh, Shylo

Shing (Chinese) A victori-ous manShyng

Shino (Japanese) A bam-boo stemShyno

Shipton (English) Fromthe ship town; from thesheep town

Shiro (Japanese) Thefourth-born sonShyro

Shorty (American) A manwho is small in statureShortey, Shorti, Shortie,Shortee, Shortea

Shreshta (Indian) Thebest; one who is superior

Shubhang (Indian) Ahandsome man

Shuraqui (Arabic) A manfrom the east

Siamak (Persian) Abringer of joySyamak, Siamack,Syamack, Siamac, Syamac

Sidor (Russian) One whois talentedSydor

Sierra (Spanish) From thejagged mountain rangeSiera, Syerra, Syera, Seyera,Seeara

Sigehere (English) Onewho is victoriousSygehere, Sigihere, Sygihere

Sigenert (Anglo-Saxon) AkingSygenert, Siginert, Syginert

Sigmund (German) Thevictorious protectorSiegmund, Sigmond,Zsigmond, Zygmunt

Sihtric (Anglo-Saxon) AkingSihtrik, Sihtrick, Syhtric,Syhtrik, Syhtrick, Sihtryc,Sihtryk, Sihtryck

Sik’is (Native American) Afriendly man

Sikyahonaw (NativeAmerican) Resembling ayellow bearSikyahonau, Sykyahonaw,Sykyahonau

Silny (Czech) Having greatstrengthSilney, Silni, Silnie, Silnee,Silnea

Simbarashe (African) Thepower of GodSimbarashi, Simbarashie,Simbarashy, Simbarashey,Simbarashee

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Simcha (Hebrew) Filledwith joySymcha, Simha, Symha

Simmons (Hebrew) Theson of SimonSemmes, Simms, Syms,Simmonds, Symonds,Simpson, Symms, Simson

Simon (Hebrew) God hasheardShimon, Si, Sim, Samien ,Semyon, Simen, Simeon,Simone

Sinai (Hebrew) From theclay desert

Sinclair (English) Manfrom Saint ClairSinclaire, Sinclare, Synclair,Synclaire, Synclare

Singer (American) A vocalistSynger

Sion (Armenian) From thefortified hillSionne, Syon, Syonne

Sirius (Greek) Resemblingthe brightest starSyrius

Siyavash (Persian) Onewho owns black horsesSiyavashe

Skerry (Norse) From therocky islandSkereye, Skerrey, Skerri,Skerrie, Skerree, Skerrea

Slade (English) Son of thevalleySlaid, Slaide, Slaed, Slaede,Slayd, Slayde

Sladkey (Slavic) A gloriousmanSladky, Sladki, Sladkie,Sladkee, Sladkea

Slavomir (Czech) Ofrenowned glorySlavomeer, Slavomyr,Slavomere, Slawomir,Slawomeer, Slawomyr,Slawomere

Smith (English) A black-smithSmyth, Smithe, Smythe,Smedt, Smid, Smitty,Smittee, Smittea

Snell (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho is boldSnel, Snelle, Snele

Solange (French) An angelof the sun

Solaris (Greek) Of the sunSolarise, Solariss, Solarisse,Solarys, Solaryss, Solarysse,Solstice, Soleil

Somer (French) Born dur-ing the summerSomers, Sommer, Sommers,Sommar, Somar

Somerset (English) Fromthe summer settlementSommerset, Sumerset,Summerset



Songaa (Native American)Having great strengthSongan

Sophocles (Greek) Anancient playwrightSofocles

Sorley (Irish) Of the sum-mer vikingsSorly, Sorlee, Sorlea, Sorli,Sorlie

Soumil (Indian) A belovedfriendSoumyl, Soumille,Soumylle, Soumill, Soumyll

Southern (English) Manfrom the southSothern, Suthern

Sovann (Cambodian) Thegolden sonSovan, Sovane

Spark (English / Latin) Agallant man / to scatterSparke, Sparki, Sparkie,Sparky, Sparkey, Sparkee,Sparkea

Squire (English) Aknight’s companion; theshield-bearerSquier, Squiers, Squires,Squyre, Squyres

Stanford (English) Fromthe stony fordStandford, Standforde,Standforde, Stamford,Stamforde

Stanhope (English) Fromthe stony hollowStanhop

Stanton (English) Fromthe stone townStantown, Stanten,Staunton, Stantan, Stantun

Stark (German) Havinggreat strengthStarke, Starck, Starcke

Stavros (Greek) One whois crowned

Steadman (English) Onewho lives at the farmStedman, Steadmann,Stedmann, Stedeman

Steed (English)Resembling a stallionSteede, Stead, Steade

★Stephen (Greek)Crowned with garlandStaffan, Steba, Steben,Stefan, Stefano, Steffan,Steffen, Steffon, Steven,Steve

Sterling (English) Onewho is highly valuedSterlyng, Stirling, Sterlyn

Stian (Norse) A voyager;one who is swiftStig, Styg, Stygge, Stieran,Steeran, Steeren, Steeryn,Stieren

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Stilwell (Anglo-Saxon)From the quiet springStillwell, Stilwel, Stylwell,Styllwell, Stylwel, Stillwel

Stobart (German) A harshmanStobarte, Stobarth,Stobarthe

Stockley (English) Fromthe meadow of treestumpsStockly, Stockli, Stocklie,Stocklee, Stockleigh,Stocklea, Stockleah,Stocleah

Storm (American) Of thetempest; stormy weather;having an impetuousnatureStorme, Stormy, Stormi,Stormie, Stormey, Stormee,Stormea

Stowe (English) A secre-tive manStow, Stowey, Stowy, Stowee,Stowea, Stowi, Stowie

Stratford (English) Fromthe street near the riverfordStrafford, Stratforde,Straford, Strafforde,Straforde

Stratton (Scottish) AhomebodyStraton, Stratten, Straten,Strattan, Stratan, Strattun,Stratun

Strider (English) A greatwarriorStryder

Striker (American) Anaggressive manStrike, Stryker, Stryke

Struthers (Irish) One wholives near the brookStruther, Sruthair, Strother,Strothers

Stuart (English) A steward;the keeper of the estateSteward, Stewart, Stewert,Stuert, Stu, Stew

Suave (American) Asmooth and sophisticatedmanSwave

Subhi (Arabic) Born dur-ing the early morninghoursSubhie, Subhy, Subhey,Subhee, Subhea

Suffield (English) Fromthe southern fieldSuffeld, Suthfeld, Suthfield

Sullivan (Gaelic) Havingdark eyesSullavan, Sullevan,Sullyvan

Sully (English) From thesouthern meadowSulley, Sulli, Sullie,Sulleigh, Sullee, Sullea,Sulleah, Suthley



Sultan (African /American) A ruler / onewho is boldSultane, Sulten, Sultun,Sulton, Sultin, Sultyn

Suman (Hindi) A wiseman

Sundiata (African)Resembling a hungry lionSundyata, Soundiata,Soundyata, Sunjata

Sundown (American)Born at duskSundowne

Su’ud (Arabic) One whohas good luckSuoud

Swahili (Arabic) Of thecoastal peopleSwahily, Swahiley,Swahilee, Swahiley,Swaheeli, Swaheelie,Swaheely, Swaheeley

Sylvester (Latin) Manfrom the forestSilvester, Silvestre, Silvestro,Sylvestre, Sylvestro, Sly,Sevester, Seveste

Syon (Indian) One who isfollowed by good fortune

Szemere (Hungarian) Aman of small statureSzemir, Szemeer, Szemear,Szemyr

TTabari (Arabic) A famoushistorianTabarie, Tabary, Tabarey,Tabaree, Tabarea

Tabbai (Hebrew) A well-behaved boyTabbae, Tabbay, Tabbaye

Tabbart (German) A bril-liant manTabbert, Tabart, Tabert,Tahbert, Tahberte

Tacari (African) As strongas a warriorTacarie, Tacary, Tacarey,Tacaree, Tacarea

Tadao (Japanese) One whois satisfied

Tadeusuz (Polish) Onewho is worthy of praiseTadesuz

Tadi (Native American) Ofthe windTadie, Tady, Tadey, Tadee,Tadea

Tadzi (American / Polish)Resembling the loon / onewho is praisedTadzie, Tadzy, Tadzey,Tadzee, Tadzea

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Taft (French / English)From the homestead /from the marshesTafte

Taggart (Gaelic) Son of apriestTaggert, Taggort, Taggirt,Taggyrt

Taghee (Native American)A chiefTaghea, Taghy, Taghey,Taghi, Taghie

Taheton (Native American)Resembling a hawk

Tahmelapachme (NativeAmerican) Wielding a dullknife

Tahoe (Native American)From the big waterTaho

Tahoma (Native American)From the snowy mountainpeakTehoma, Tacoma, Takoma,Tohoma, Tocoma, Tokoma,Tekoma, Tecoma

Taishi (Japanese) An ambi-tious manTaishie, Taishy, Taishey,Taishee, Taishea

Taj (Indian) One who iscrownedTahj, Tajdar

Tajo (Spanish) Born dur-ing the daytime

Taksony (Hungarian) Onewho is content; well-fedTaksoney, Taksoni,Taksonie, Taksonee,Taksonea, Tas

Talasi (Native American)Resembling a cornflowerTalasie, Talasy, Talasey,Talasee, Talasea

Talford (English) From thehigh fordTalforde, Tallford, Tallforde

Talfryn (Welsh) From thehigh hillTalfrynn, Talfrin, Talfrinn,Talfren, Talfrenn, Tallfryn,Tallfrin, Tallfren

Talmai (Hebrew) From thefurrowsTalmae, Talmay, Talmaye

Talmon (Hebrew) Onewho is oppressedTalman, Talmin, Talmyn,Talmen

Talo (Finnish) From thehomestead

Tam (Vietnamese /Hebrew) Having heart /one who is truthful

Taman (Hindi) One who isneeded



Tamarius (American) Astubborn manTamarias, Tamarios,Tamerius, Tamerias,Tamerios

Tameron (American) Formof Cameron, meaning“having a crooked nose”Tameren, Tameryn,Tamryn, Tamerin, Tamren,Tamrin, Bamron

Tammany (NativeAmerican) A friendlychiefTammani, Tammanie,Tammaney, Tammanee,Tammanea

Tanafa (Polynesian) Adrumbeat

Taneli (Hebrew) He will bejudged by GodTanelie, Tanely, Taneley,Tanelee, Tanelea

Tanish (Indian) An ambi-tious manTanishe, Taneesh, Taneeshe,Taneash, Taneashe, Tanysh,Tanyshe

Tanjiro (Japanese) Theprized second-born sonTanjyro

Tank (American) A manwho is big and strongTankie, Tanki, Tanky,Tankey, Tankee, Tankea

Tanner (English) One whomakes leatherTannere, Tannor, Tannar,Tannir, Tannyr, Tannur,Tannis

Tannon (German) Fromthe fir treeTannan, Tannen, Tannin,Tansen, Tanson, Tannun,Tannyn

Tano (Ghanese) From theriverTanu

Tao (Chinese) One whowill have a long life

Taos (Spanish) From thecity in New Mexico

Tapani (Hebrew) A victori-ous manTapanie, Tapany, Tapaney,Tapanee, Tapanea

Tapko (American)Resembling an antelope

Tappen (Welsh) From thetop of the cliffTappan, Tappon, Tappin,Tappyn, Tappun

Taran (Gaelic) Of thethunderTaren, Taron, Tarin, Taryn,Tarun

Taranga (Indian) Of thewaves

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Taregan (Native American)Resembling a craneTaregen, Taregon, Taregin,Taregyn

Tarit (Indian) ResemblinglightningTarite, Tareet, Tareete,Tareat, Tareate, Taryt, Taryte

Tarn (Norse) From themountain pool

Tarquin (Latin) One who isimpulsiveTarquinn, Tarquinne,Tarquen, Tarquenn,Tarquenne, Tarquyn,Tarquynn, Tarquynne

Tarrant (American) Onewho upholds the lawTarrent, Tarrint, Tarrynt,Tarront, Tarrunt

Tarun (Indian) A youthfulmanTaroun, Taroon, Tarune,Taroune, Taroone

Tashi (Tibetan) One who isprosperousTashie, Tashy, Tashey,Tashee, Tashea

Tate (English) A cheerfulman; one who brings hap-piness to othersTayt, Tayte, Tait, Taite,Taet, Taete

Tausiq (Indian) One whoprovides strong backingTauseeq, Tauseaq, Tausik,Tauseek, Tauseak

Tavaris (American) Ofmisfortune; a hermitTavarius, Tavaress,Tavarious, Tavariss,Tavarous, Tevarus,Tavorian, Tavarian

Tavas (Hebrew)Resembling a peacock

Tavi (Aramaic) A good manTavie, Tavy, Tavey, Tavee,Tavea

Tavin (German) Form ofGustav, meaning “of thestaff of the gods”Tavyn, Taven, Tavan,Tavon, Tavun, Tava, Tave

Tawa (Native American)Born beneath the sunTawah

Tay (Scottish) From theriverTaye, Tae, Tai

Teagan (Gaelic) A hand-some manTeegan, Teygan, Tegan,Teigan

Tecumseh (NativeAmerican) A traveler;resembling a shooting starTekumseh, Tecumse,Tekumse

Ted (English) Form ofTheodore, meaning “a giftfrom God”Tedd, Teddy, Teddi, Teddie,Teddee, Teddea, Teddey, Tedric



Tedmund (English) A pro-tector of the landTedmunde, Tedmond,Tedmonde, Tedman,Theomund, Theomond,Theomunde, Theomonde

Teetonka (NativeAmerican) One who talkstoo muchTeitonka, Tietonka,Teatonka, Teytonka

Tegene (African) My pro-tectorTegeen, Tegeene, Tegean,Tegeane

Teiji (Japanese) One who isrighteousTeijo

Teilo (Welsh) A saintlyman

Teka (African) He hasreplaced

Tekeshi (Japanese) A for-midable and brave manTekeshie, Tekeshy, Tekeshey,Tekeshee, Tekeshea

Telly (Greek) The wisest manTelley, Tellee, Tellea, Telli,Tellie

Temman (Anglo-Saxon)One who has been tamed

Temple (Latin) From thesacred placeTempel, Templar, Templer,Templo

Teneangopte (NativeAmerican) Resembling ahigh-flying bird

Tennant (English) Onewho rentsTennent, Tenant, Tenent

Tennessee (NativeAmerican) From the stateof TennesseeTenese, Tenesee, Tenessee,Tennese, Tennesee, Tennesse

Teon (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho harms others

Terence (Latin) From anancient Roman clanTarrants, Tarrance,Tarrence, Tarrenz, Terencio,Terrance, Terrence, Terrey,Terry, Terron

Teris (Irish) The son ofTerenceTerys, Teriss, Teryss, Terris,Terrys, Terriss, Terryss

Terrian (American) Onewho is strong and ambi-tiousTerrien, Terriun, Terriyn

Terron (English) Form ofTerence, meaning “froman ancient Roman clan”Tarran, Tarren, Tarrin,Tarron, Tarryn, Teron, Teran

Teshi (African) One who isfull of laughterTeshie, Teshy, Teshey, Teshee,Teshea

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Tessema (African) One towhom people listen

Tet (Vietnamese) Born onNew Year’s

Teteny (Hungarian) A chieftain

Teva (Hebrew) A naturalmanTevah

Texas (Native American)One of many friends;from the state of TexasTexus, Texis, Texes, Texos, Texys

Teyrnon (Celtic) A regalmanTeirnon, Tayrnon, Tairnon,Taernon, Tiarchnach,Tiarnach

Thabo (African) Filledwith happiness

Thackary (English) Formof Zachary, meaning “theLord remembers”Thackery, Thakary, Thakery,Thackari, Thackarie,Thackarey, Thackaree,Thackarea

Thaddeus (Aramaic)Having heartTad, Tadd, Taddeo,Taddeusz, Thad, Thadd,Thaddaios, Thaddaos

Thandiwe (African) Onewho is dearly lovedThandie, Thandi, Thandy,Thandey, Thandee, Thandea

Thang (Vietnamese) Onewho is victorious

Thanus (American) Onewho owns land

Thao (Vietnamese) Onewho is courteous

Thatcher (English) Onewho fixes roofsThacher, Thatch, Thatche,Thaxter, Thacker, Thaker,Thackere, Thakere

Thayer (Teutonic) Of thenation’s army

Themba (African) Onewho is trustworthyThembah

Theodore (Greek) A giftfrom GodTed, Teddy, Teddie, Theo,Theodor

Theron (Greek) A greathunterTherron, Tharon, Theon,Tharron

Theseus (Greek) Inmythology, hero who slewthe MinotaurThesius, Thesyus

Thinh (Vietnamese) Aprosperous man

★TThomas (Aramaic) Oneof twinsTam, Tamas, Tamhas,Thom, Thoma, Thomason,Thomson, Thompson, Tip



Thor (Norse) In mythology,god of thunderThorian, Thorin, Thorsson,Thorvald, Tor, Tore, Turo,Thorrin

Thorburn (Norse) Thor’sbearThorburne, Thorbern,Thorberne, Thorbjorn,Thorbjorne, Torbjorn,Torborg, Torben

Thormond (Norse)Protected by ThorThormonde, Thormund,Thormunde, Thurmond,Thurmonde, Thurmund,Thurmunde, Thormun

Thorne (English) From thethorn bushThorn

Thornycroft (English)From the field of thornbushesThornicroft, Thorneycroft,Thorniecroft, Thorneecroft,Thorneacroft

Thuong (Vietnamese) Onewho loves tenderly

Thurston (English) FromThor’s town; Thor’s stoneThorston, Thorstan,Thorstein, Thorsten,Thurstain, Thurstan,Thursten, Torsten

Thuy (Vietnamese) Onewho is kind

Tiassale (African) It hasbeen forgotten

Tiberio (Italian) From theTiber riverTibero, Tyberio, Tybero,Tiberius, Tiberios, Tyberius,Tyberios

Tibor (Slavic) From thesacred place

Tiburon (Spanish)Resembling a shark

Tiernan (Gaelic) Lord ofthe manorTiarnan, Tiarney, Tierney,Tierny, Tiernee, Tiernea,Tierni, Tiernie

Tilian (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho strives to better him-selfTilien, Tiliun, Tilion

Tilon (Hebrew) A gener-ous manTilen, Tilan, Tilun, Tilin,Tilyn

Tilton (English) From thefertile estateTillton, Tilten, Tillten,Tiltan, Tilltan, Tiltin,Tilltin, Tiltun

Timir (Indian) Born in thedarknessTimirbaran

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★Timothy (Greek) Onewho honors GodTim, Timmo, Timmy,Timmothy, Timmy, Timo,Timofei, Timofeo

Tin (Vietnamese) A greatthinker

Tino (Italian) A man ofsmall statureTeeno, Tieno, Teino, Teano,Tyno

Tip (American) A form ofThomas, meaning “one oftwins”Tipp, Tipper, Tippy, Tippee,Tippea, Tippey, Tippi,Tippie

Tisa (African) The ninth-born childTisah, Tysa, Tysah

Titus (Greek / Latin) Ofthe giants / a greatdefenderTito, Titos, Tytus, Tytos,Titan, Tytan, Tyto

Toa (Polynesian) A brave-hearted woman

Toan (Vietnamese) Onewho is safeToane

Tobbar (American) Anactive man

Todd (English) Resemblinga foxTod

Todor (Bulgarian) A giftfrom GodTodos, Todros

Tohon (Native American)One who loves the water

Tokala (Native American)Resembling a foxTokalo

Toks (American) A care-free man

Tomer (Hebrew) A man oftall statureTomar, Tomur, Tomir,Tomor, Tomyr

Tomi (Japanese / African) Awealthy man / of the peopleTomie, Tomee, Tomea,Tomy, Tomey

Tonauac (Aztec) One whopossesses the light

Torger (Norse) The powerof Thor’s spearThorger, Torgar, Thorgar,Terje, Therje

Torht (Anglo-Saxon) Abright manTorhte

Torin (Celtic) One who actsas chiefToran, Torean, Toren, Torion,Torran, Torrian, Toryn

Tormaigh (Irish) Havingthe spirit of ThorTormey, Tormay, Tormaye,Tormai, Tormae



Torr (English) From thetowerTorre

Torrence (Gaelic) From thelittle hillsTorence, Torrance, Torrens,Torrans, Toran, Torran,Torrin, Torn, Torry

Torry (Norse / Gaelic)Refers to Thor / form ofTorrence, meaning “fromthe little hills”Torrey, Torree, Torrea, Torri,Torrie, Tory, Torey, Tori

Toshiro (Japanese) Onewho is talented and intelli-gentToshihiro

Tostig (English) A well-known earlTostyg

Toviel (Hebrew) The Lordis goodToviell, Toviele, Tovielle, Tovi,Tovie, Tovee, Tovea, Tovy

Toyo (Japanese) A man ofplenty

Tracy (Gaelic) One who iswarlikeTracey, Traci, Tracie, Tracee,Tracea, Treacy, Trace,Tracen

Travis (French) To cross overTravys, Traver, Travers,Traviss, Trevis, Trevys,Travus, Traves

Treffen (German) One whosocializesTreffan, Treffin, Treffon,Treffyn, Treffun

Tremain (Celtic) From thetown built of stoneTramain, Tramaine,Tramayne, Tremaine,Tremayne, Tremaen,Tremaene, Tramaen

Tremont (French) Fromthe three mountainsTremonte, Tremount,Tremounte

Treoweman (English) Aloyal manTreowe

Trevin (English) From thefair townTrevan, Treven, Trevian,Trevion, Trevon, Trevyn,Trevonn

Trevor (Welsh) From thelarge villageTrefor, Trevar, Trever,Treabhar, Treveur, Trevir,Trevur

Trey (English) The third-born childTre, Trai, Trae, Tray, Traye,Trayton, Treyton, Trayson

Trigg (Norse) One who istruthfulTrygg

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Tripp (English) A travelerTrip, Trypp, Tryp, Tripper,Trypper

Tripsy (American) Onewho enjoys dancingTripsey, Tripsee, Tripsea,Tripsi, Tripsie

Tristan (Celtic) A sorrow-ful man; in Arthurian leg-end, a knight of theRound TableTrystan, Tris, Tristam,Tristen, Tristian, Tristin,Triston, Tristram

Trocky (American) Amanly manTrockey, Trocki, Trockie,Trockee, Trockea

Trong (Vietnamese) Onewho is respected

Troy (Gaelic) Son of a foot-soldierTroye, Troi

Trumbald (English) A boldmanTrumbold, Trumbalde,Trumbolde

Trygve (Norse) One whowins with bravery

Tse (Native American) Assolid as a rock

Tsidhqiyah (Hebrew) TheLord is justTsidqiyah, Tsidhqiya,Tsdqiya

Tsubasa (Japanese) Awinged beingTsubasah, Tsubase,Tsubaseh

Tucker (English) One whomakes garmentsTuker, Tuckerman,Tukerman, Tuck, Tuckman,Tukman, Tuckere, Toukere

Tuketu (Native American)Resembling a runningbearTuketue, Tuketoo, Tuketou,Telutci, Telutcie, Telutcy,Telutcey, Telutcee

Tulsi (Indian) A holy manTulsie, Tulsy, Tulsey, Tulsee,Tulsea

Tumaini (African) An opti-mistTumainie, Tumainee,Tumainy, Tumainey,Tumayni, Tumaynie,Tumaynee, Tumayney

Tunde (African) One whoreturnsTundi, Tundie, Tundee,Tundea, Tundy, Tundey

Tunleah (English) Fromthe town near the meadowTunlea, Tunleigh, Tunly,Tunley, Tunlee, Tunli,Tunlie

Tupac (African) A messen-ger warriorTupack, Tupoc, Tupock



Turfeinar (Norse) In mythol-ogy, the son of RognvaldTurfaynar, Turfaenar,Turfanar, Turfenar, Turfainar

Tushar (Indian) Of the snowTusharr, Tushare

Tusita (Chinese) One whois heaven-sent

Twrgadarn (Welsh) Fromthe strong tower

Txanton (Basque) Form ofAnthony, meaning “aflourishing man; of anancient Roman family”Txantony, Txantoney,Txantonee, Txantoni,Txantonie, Txantonea

Tybalt (Latin) He who seesthe truthTybault, Tybalte, Tybaulte

Tye (English) From thefenced-in pastureTyg, Tyge, Tie, Tigh, Teyen

Tyfiell (English) Followerof the god TyrTyfiel, Tyfielle, Tyfiele

★TTyler (English) A tiler ofroofsTilar, Tylar, Tylor, Tiler,Tilor, Ty, Tye, Tylere

Typhoon (Chinese) Of thegreat windTiphoon, Tyfoon, Tifoon,Typhoun, Tiphoun, Tyfoun,Tifoun

Tyrone (French) FromOwen’s landTerone, Tiron, Tirone,Tyron, Ty, Kyrone

Tyson (French) One who ishigh-spirited; fieryThyssen, Tiesen, Tyce,Tycen, Tyeson, Tyssen,Tysen, Tysan

UU (Korean) A kind andgentle man

Uaithne (Gaelic) One whois innocent; greenUaithn, Uaythne, Uaythn,Uathne, Uathn, Uaethne,Uaethn

Ualan (Scottish) Form ofValentine, meaning “onewho is strong and healthy”Ualane, Ualayn, Ualayne,Ualen, Ualon

Uba (African) One who iswealthy; lord of the houseUbah, Ubba, Ubbah

Uberto (Italian) Form ofHubert, meaning “havinga shining intellect”Ulberto, Umberto

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Udath (Indian) One who isnobleUdathe

Uddam (Indian) An excep-tional man

Uddhar (Indian) One whois free; an independentmanUddharr, Udhar, Udharr

Udell (English) From thevalley of yew treesUdale, Udel, Udall, Udayle,Udayl, Udail, Udaile, Udele

Udi (Hebrew) One whocarries a torchUdie, Udy, Udey, Udee,Udea

Udup (Indian) Bornbeneath the moon’s lightUdupp, Uddup, Uddupp

Udyan (Indian) Of the gar-denUddyan, Udyann,Uddyann

Ugo (Italian) A greatthinker

Uland (English) From thenoble countryUlande, Ulland, Ullande,Ulandus, Ullandus

Ulhas (Indian) Filled withhappinessUlhass, Ullhas, Ullhass

Ull (Norse) Having glory;in mythology, god of jus-tice and patron of agricul-tureUlle, Ul, Ule

Ulmer (German) Havingthe fame of the wolfUllmer, Ullmar, Ulmarr,Ullmarr, Ulfmer, Ulfmar,Ulfmaer

Ultman (Indian) A godlymanUltmann, Ultmane

Umrao (Indian) One whois noble

Unai (Basque) A shepherdUnay, Unaye, Unae

Unathi (African) God iswith usUnathie, Unathy, Unathey,Unathee, Unathea

Uncas (Native American)Resembling a foxUnkas, Unckas

Ungus (Irish) A vigorousmanUnguss

Unique (American) Unlikeothers; the only oneUnikue, Unik, Uniqui,Uniqi, Uniqe, Unikque,Unike, Unicke



Uolevi (Finnish) Form ofOlaf, meaning “the remain-ing of the ancestors”Uolevie, Uolevee, Uolevy,Uolevey, Uolevea

Upchurch (English) Fromthe upper churchUpchurche

Uranus (Greek) In mythol-ogy, the father of theTitansUrainus, Uraynus, Uranas,Uraynas, Urainas, Uranos,Uraynos, Urainos

Uri (Hebrew) Form ofUriah, meaning “the Lordis my light”Urie, Ury, Urey, Uree, Urea

Uriah (Hebrew) The Lordis my lightUri, Uria, Urias, Urija,Urijah, Uriyah, Urjasz,Uriya

Urjavaha (Hindu) Of theNimi dynasty

Urtzi (Basque) From theskyUrtzie, Urtzy, Urtzey,Urtzee, Urtzea

Usbeorn (English) Adivine warrior

Usher (Latin) From themouth of the riverUshar, Ushir, Ussher,Usshar, Usshir

Ushi (Chinese) As strongas an oxUshie, Ushy, Ushey, Ushee,Ushea

Utah (Native American)People of the mountains;from the state of Utah

Utsav (Indian) Born dur-ing a celebrationUtsavi, Utsave, Utsava,Utsavie, Utsavy, Utsavey,Utsavee, Utsavea

Utt (Arabic) One who iskind and wiseUtte

Uzi (Hebrew) Having greatpowerUzie, Uzy, Uzey, Uzee,Uzea, Uzzi, Uzzie, Uzzy

Uzima (African) One whois full of lifeUzimah, Uzimma,Uzimmah, Uzyma,Uzymma, Uyziema,Uzeima, Uzeema

Uzziah (Hebrew) The Lordis my strengthUzzia, Uziah, Uzia,Uzzya, Uzzyah, Uzyah,Uzya, Uzziel

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VVachel (French) Resemblinga small cowVachele, Vachell

Vachlan (English) Onewho lives near water

Vadar (Dutch) A fatherlymanVader, Vadyr

Vadhir (Spanish)Resembling a roseVadhyr, Vadheer

Vadim (Russian) A good-looking manVadime, Vadym, Vadyme,Vadeem, Vadeeme

Vai (Teutonic) A mighty rulerVae

Vaijnath (Hindi) Refers toLord ShivaVaejnath, Vaijnathe, Vaejnathe

Valdemar (German) Awell-known rulerValdemarr, Valdemare,Valto, Valdmar, Valdmarr,Valdimar, Valdimarr

Valentine (Latin) One whois strong and healthyVal, Valentin, Valentino,Valentyne, Ualan

Valerian (Latin) One whois strong and healthyValerien, Valerio, Valerius,Valery, Valeryan, Valere,Valeri, Valerii

Valin (Hindi) The monkeyking

Valle (French) From the glenVallejo

Valri (French) One who isstrongValrie, Valry, Valrey, Valree

Vance (English) From themarshlandVanse

Vanderveer (Dutch) Fromthe ferryVandervere, Vandervir,Vandervire, Vandervyr,Vandervyre

Vandy (Dutch) One whotravels; a wandererVandey, Vandi, Vandie, Vandee

Vandyke (Danish) Fromthe dikeVandike

Vanir (Norse) Of theancient gods

Varante (Arabic) From theriver

Vardon (French) From thegreen hillVarden, Verdon, Verdun,Verden, Vardun, Vardan,Verddun, Varddun



Varg (Norse) Resembling awolf

Varick (German) A protec-tive rulerVarrick, Warick, Warrick

Varius (Latin) A versatile manVarian, Varinius

Variya (Hindi) The excel-lent one

Vasava (Hindi) Refers to Indra

Vaschel (Hebrew) Fromthe small ash tree

Vashon (American) TheLord is graciousVashan, Vashawn, Vashaun,Vashone, Vashane, Vashayn,Vashayne

Vasin (Indian) A great rulerVasine, Vaseen, Vaseene,Vasyn, Vasyne

Vasuki (Hindi) InHinduism, a serpent kingVasukie, Vasuky, Vasukey,Vasukee, Vasukea

Vasuman (Indian) Sonborn of fire

Vasyl (Slavic) A kingVasil, Vassil, Wasyl

Vatsa (Indian) Our belovedsonVathsa

Vatsal (Indian) One who isaffectionate

Velimir (Croatian) One whowishes for great peaceVelimeer, Velimyr, Velimire,Velimeere, Velimyre

Velyo (Bulgarian) A greatmanVelcho, Veliko, Velin, Velko

Vere (French) From thealder tree

Verge (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho owns four acres

Vernon (French) From thealder-tree groveVern, Vernal, Vernard,Verne, Vernee, Vernen,Verney, Vernin

Verrill (French) One who isfaithfulVerill, Verrall, Verrell, Verroll,Veryl, Veryll, Verol, Verall

Vibol (Cambodian) A manof plentyViboll, Vibole, Vybol, Vyboll,Vybole

Vid (Hungarian) Form ofVito, meaning “one whogives life”Vida, Vidas, Vidal

Vidal (Spanish) A giver of lifeVidel, Videlio, Videlo,Vidalo, Vidalio, Vidas

Vidar (Norse) Warrior ofthe forest; in mythology, ason of OdinVidarr

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Vien (Vietnamese) Onewho is complete; satisfied

Viho (Native American)One who ranks as chief

Vincent (Latin) One whoprevails; the conquererVicente, Vicenzio, Vicenzo,Vin, Vince, Vincens,Vincente, Vincentius

Vinod (Indian) One who isa pleasure

Viorel (Romanian)Resembling the bluebellViorell, Vyorel, Vyorell

Vipin (Indian) From the forestVippin, Vypin, Vypyn, Vyppin,Vyppyn, Vipyn, Vippyn

Vipul (Indian) A man of plentyVypul, Vipull, Vypull,Vipool, Vypool

Virag (Hungarian)Resembling a flower

Virgil (Latin) The staff-bearerVerge, Vergil, Vergilio,Virgilio, Vergilo, Virgilo,Virgilijus

Virginius (Latin) One whois pure; chasteVirginio, Virgino

Virote (Thai) A powerfulman

Vitéz (Hungarian) A coura-geous warrior

Vito (Latin) One who gives lifeVital, Vitale, Vitalis, Vitaly,Vitas, Vitus, Vitali, Vitaliy, Vid

Vitus (Latin) Giver of lifeWit

Vladimir (Slavic) A famousprinceVladamir, Vladimeer,Vladimyr, Vladimyre,Vladamyr, Vladamyre,Vladameer, Vladimer

Vladislav (Slavic) One whorules with glory

Volodymyr (Slavic) To rulewith peaceWolodymyr

Vulcan (Latin) In mytholo-gy, the god of fireVulkan, Vulckan

Vyacheslav (Russian) Formof Wenceslas, meaning “onewho receives more glory”

WWade (English) To crossthe river fordWayde, Waid, Waide, Waddell,Wadell, Waydell, Waidell, Waed

Wadley (English) From themeadow near the fordWadly, Wadlee, Wadli,Wadlie, Wadleigh



Wadsworth (English) Fromthe estate near the fordWaddsworth, Wadsworthe,Waddsworthe

Wafi (Arabic) One who istrustworthyWafie, Wafy, Wafey, Wafee,Wafiy, Wafiyy

Wahab (Indian) A big-hearted man

Wahchinksapa (NativeAmerican) Having greatwisdomWachinksapa,Wahchinksap, Wachinksap

Wainwright (English) Onewho builds wagonsWainright, Wainewright,Wayneright, Waynewright,Waynwright

Wakil (Arabic) A lawyer; atrusteeWakill, Wakyl, Wakyle,Wakeel, Wakeele

Wakiza (Native American)A desperate fighterWakyza, Wakeza, Wakieza,Wakeiza

Walbridge (English) Fromthe Welshman’s bridgeWallbridge, Walbrydge,Wallbrydge

Waljan (Welsh) The cho-sen oneWalljan, Waljen, Walljen,Waljon, Walljon

Walker (English) One whotrods the clothWalkar, Walkir, Walkor

Walter (German) The com-mander of the armyWalther, Walt, Walte,Walder, Wat, Wouter, Wolter,Woulter, Galtero, Quaid

Wamblee (Native American)Resembling an eagleWambli, Wamblie, Wambly,Wambley, Wambleigh,Wamblea

Wanikiy (Native American)A saviorWanikiya, Wanikie,Wanikey, Waniki, Wanikee

Wanjala (African) Bornduring a famineWanjalla, Wanjal, Wanjall

Warford (English) Fromthe ford near the weirWarforde, Weirford,Weirforde, Weiford, Weiforde

Warley (English) From themeadow near the weirWarly, Warleigh, Warlee,Warlea, Warleah, Warli,Warlie, Weirley

Warner (German) Of thedefending armyWerner, Wernher, Warnher,Worner, Wornher

Warra (Aboriginal) Man ofthe waterWarrah, Wara, Warah

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Warrick (English) Form ofVarick, meaning “a protec-tive ruler”Warrik, Warric, Warick,Warik, Waric, Warryck,Warryk, Warryc

Warrigal (Aboriginal) Onewho is wildWarrigall, Warigall,Warigal, Warygal, Warygall

Warrun (Aboriginal) Of theskyWarun

Warwick (English) Fromthe farm near the weirWarwik, Warwyck, Warwyk

Wasswa (African) Thefirstborn of twinsWaswa, Wasswah, Waswah

Wasyl (Ukranian) Form ofVasyl, meaning “a king”Wasyle, Wasil, Wasile

Watson (English) The sonof WalterWatsin, Watsen, Watsan,Watkins, Watckins, Watkin,Watckin, Wattekinson

Wayne (English) One whobuilds wagonsWain, Wanye, Wayn,Waynell, Waynne, Guwayne

Webster (English) A weaverWeeb, Web, Webb, Webber,Weber, Webbestre, Webestre,Webbe

Wei (Chinese) A brilliantman; having greatstrength

Wenceslas (Polish) Onewho receives more gloryWenceslaus, Wenzel,Vyacheslav

Wendell (German) Onewho travels; a wandererWendel, Wendale, Wendall,Wendele, Wendal, Windell,Windel, Windal

Wesley (English) From thewestern meadowWes, Wesly, Wessley, Westleigh,Westley, Wesli, Weslie, Wesleigh

Westby (English) From thewestern farmWestbey, Wesby, Wesbey,Westbi, Wesbi, Westbie,Wesbie, Westbee

Wharton (English) Fromthe settlement near theweirWarton, Wharten, Warten,Whartun, Wartun

Whit (English) A white-skinned manWhite, Whitey, Whitt,Whitte, Whyt, Whytt,Whytte, Whytey

Whitby (English) From thewhite farmWhitbey, Whitbi, Whitbie,Whitbee, Whytbey, Whytby,Whytbi, Whytbie



Whitfield (English) Fromthe white fieldWhitfeld, Whytfield,Whytfeld, Witfield, Witfeld,Wytfield, Wytfeld

Whitley (English) Fromthe white meadowWhitly, Whitli, Whitlie,Whitlee, Whitleigh,Whytley, Whytly, Whytli

Whitman (English) Awhite-haired manWhitmann, Witman,Witmann, Whitmane,Witmane, Whytman,Whytmane, Wytman

Wildon (English) From thewooded hillWilldon, Wilden, Willden

Wiley (English) One whois crafty; from the mead-ow by the waterWily, Wileigh, Wili, Wilie,Wilee, Wylie, Wyly, Wyley

Wilford (English) From thewillow fordWillford, Wilferd, Willferd,Wilf, Wielford, Weilford,Wilingford, Wylingford

★TWilliam (German) Thedetermined protectorWilek, Wileck, Wilhelm,Wilhelmus, Wilkes, Wilkie,Wilkinson, Will, Guillaume,Quilliam

Willow (English) Of thewillow treeWillowe, Willo, Willoe

Wilmer (German) A strong-willed and well-known manWilmar, Wilmore, Willmar,Willmer, Wylmer, Wylmar,Wyllmer, Wyllmar

Winston (English) Of the joystone; from the friendly townWin, Winn, Winsten,Winstonn, Wynstan,Wynsten, Wynston, Winstan

Winthrop (English) Fromthe friendly villageWinthrope, Wynthrop,Wynthrope, Winthorp,Wynthorp

Winton (English) From theenclosed pasturelandWintan, Wintin, Winten,Wynton, Wyntan, Wyntin,Wynten

Wirt (Anglo-Saxon) Onewho is worthyWirte, Wyrt, Wyrte, Wurt,Wurte

Wissian (Anglo-Saxon)One who guides others

Wit (Polish) Form of Vitus,meaning “giver of life”Witt

Wlodzimierz (Polish) Torule with peaceWlodzimir, Wlodzimerz

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Wolfric (German) A wolf rulerWolfrick, Wolfrik, Wulfric,Wulfrick, Wulfrik, Wolfryk,Wolfryck, Wolfryc

Wolodymyr (Ukranian)Form of Volodymyr, mean-ing “to rule with peace”Wolodimyr, Wolodimir,Wolodymeer, Wolodimeer

Woorak (Aboriginal) Fromthe plainsWoorack, Woorac

★Wyatt (English) Havingthe strength of a warriorWyat, Wyatte, Wyate, Wiatt,Wiatte, Wiat, Wiate, Wyeth

Wyndham (English) Fromthe windy villageWindham

XXakery (American) Formof Zachery, meaning “theLord remembers”Xaccary, Xaccery, Xach,Xacharie, Xachery, Xack,Xackarey, Xackary

Xalvador (Spanish) Form ofSalvador, meaning “a savior”Xalvadore, Xalvadoro,Xalvadorio, Xalbador,Xalbadore, Xalbadorio,Xalbadoro, Xabat

Xannon (American) Froman ancient familyXanon, Xannen, Xanen,Xannun, Xanun

Xanthus (Greek) A blond-haired manXanthos, Xanthe, Xanth

★TXavier (Basque / Arabic)Owner of a new house /one who is brightXaver, Xever, Xabier,Xaviere, Xabiere, Xaviar,Xaviare, Xavior

Xenocrates (Greek) A for-eign ruler

Xesus (Galician) Form ofJesus, meaning “God ismy salvation”

Xoan (Galician) Form ofJohn, meaning “God isgracious”Xoane, Xohn, Xon

Xue (Chinese) A studiousyoung man

Xun (Chinese) One who isswift

YYael (Israeli) Strength ofGodYaele



Yagil (Hebrew) One whorejoices, celebratesYagill, Yagyl, Yagylle

Yahto (Native American)Having blue eyes; refers tothe color blueYahtoe, Yahtow, Yahtowe

Yahweh (Hebrew) Refersto GodYahveh, Yaweh, Yaveh,Yehowah, Yehweh, Yehoveh

Yakiv (Ukranian) Form ofJacob, meaning “he whosupplants”Yakive, Yakeev, Yakeeve,Yackiv, Yackeev, Yakieve,Yakiev, Yakeive

Yakout (Arabian) As pre-cious as a ruby

Yale (Welsh) From the fer-tile uplandYayle, Yayl, Yail, Yaile

Yanai (Aramaic) God willanswerYanae, Yana, Yani

Yankel (Hebrew) Form ofJacob, meaning “he whosupplants”Yankell, Yanckel, Yanckell,Yankle, Yanckle

Yaotl (Aztec) A great war-riorYaotyl, Yaotle, Yaotel,Yaotyle

Yaphet (Hebrew) A hand-some manYaphett, Yapheth, Yaphethe

Yaqub (Arabic) Form ofJacob, meaning “he whosupplants”Ya’qub, Yaqob, Yaqoub

Yardley (English) From thefenced-in meadowYardly, Yardleigh, Yardli,Yardlie, Yardlee, Yardlea,Yarley, Yarly

Yaromir (Russian) Form ofJaromir, meaning “fromthe famous spring”Yaromire, Yaromeer,Yaromeere, Yaromyr,Yaromyre

Yas (Native American)Child of the snow

Yasahiro (Japanese) Onewho is peaceful and calm

Yasin (Arabic) A wealthymanYasine, Yaseen, Yaseene,Yasyn, Yasyne, Yasien,Yasiene, Yasein

Yasir (Arabic) One who iswell-off financiallyYassir, Yasser, Yaseer, Yasr,Yasyr, Yassyr, Yasar, Yassar

Yaw (African) Born on aThursdayYawo, Yao

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Yegor (Russian) Form ofGeorge, meaning “one whoworks the earth; a farmer”Yegore, Yegorr, Yegeor,Yeorges, Yeorge, Yeorgis

Yehonadov (Hebrew) Agift from GodYehonadav, Yehonedov,Yehonedav, Yehoash,Yehoashe, Yeeshai, Yeeshae,Yishai

Yenge (African) A hard-working manYengi, Yengie, Yengy, Yengey,Yengee

Yeoman (English) A man-servantYouman, Yoman

Yestin (Welsh) One who isjust and fairYestine, Yestyn, Yestyne

Yigil (Hebrew) He shall beredeemedYigile, Yigyl, Yigyle, Yigol,Yigole, Yigit, Yigat

Yishachar (Hebrew) Hewill be rewardedYishacharr, Yishachare,Yissachar, Yissachare,Yisachar, Yisachare

Yiska (Native American)The night has gone

Yngve (Scandinavian)Refers to the god Ing

Yo (Cambodian) One whois honest

Yoav (Hebrew) Form ofJoab, meaning “the Lordis my father”Yoave, Yoavo, Yoavio

Yochanan (Hebrew) Formof John, meaning “God isgracious”Yochan, Yohannan,Yohanan, Yochannan

Yohan (German) Form ofJohn, meaning “God isgracious”Yohanan, Yohann,Yohannes, Yohon, Yohonn,Yohonan

Yonatan (Hebrew) Form ofJonathan, meaning “a giftof God”Yonaton, Yohnatan,Yohnaton, Yonathan,Yonathon, Yoni, Yonie, Yony

Yong (Korean) One who iscourageous

York (English) From theyew settlementYorck, Yorc, Yorke

Yosyp (Ukranian) Form ofJoseph, meaning “Godwill add”Yosip, Yosype, Yosipe



Yovanny (English) Form ofGiovanni, meaning “Godis gracious”Yovanni, Yovannie,Yovannee, Yovany, Yovani,Yovanie, Yovanee

Yukon (English) From thesettlement of goldYoukon, Yucon, Youcon,Yuckon, Youckon

Yuliy (Russian) Form ofJulius, meaning “one whois youthful”Yuli, Yulie, Yulee, Yuleigh,Yuly, Yuley, Yulika, Yulian

Yuudai (Japanese) A greatheroYudai, Yuudae, Yudae,Yuuday, Yuday

Yves (French) A youngarcherYve, Yvo, Yvon, Yvan, Yvet,Yvete

ZZabian (Arabic) One whoworships celestial bodiesZabion, Zabien, Zaabian

Zabulon (Hebrew) Onewho is exaltedZabulun, Zabulen

Zacchaeus (Hebrew)Form of Zachariah, mean-ing “The Lord remem-bers”Zachaeus, Zachaios,Zaccheus, Zackaeus,Zacheus, Zackaios, Zaccheo

Zachariah (Hebrew) TheLord remembersZacaria, Zacarias,Zaccaria, Zaccariah,Zachaios, Zacharia,Zacharias, Zacherish

★TZachary (Hebrew) Formof Zachariah, meaning“The Lord remembers”Zaccary, Zaccery, Zach,Zacharie, Zachery, Zack,Zackarey, Zackary,Thackary, Xakery

Zaci (African) In mytholo-gy, the god of fatherhood

Zaden (Dutch) A sower ofseedsZadin, Zadan, Zadon,Zadun, Zede, Zeden, Zedan

Zadok (Hebrew) One whois righteous; justZadoc, Zaydok, Zadock,Zaydock, Zaydoc, Zaidok,Zaidock, Zaidoc

Zador (Hungarian) An ill-tempered manZador, Zadoro, Zadorio

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Zafar (Arabic) The con-querer; a victorious manZafarr, Zaffar, Zhafar,Zhaffar, Zafer, Zaffer

Zahid (Arabic) A piousmanZahide, Zahyd, Zahyde,Zaheed, Zaheede, Zaheide,Zahiede, Zaheid

Zahir (Arabic) A radiantand flourishing manZahire, Zahireh, Zahyr,Zahyre, Zaheer, Zaheere,Zaheir, Zahier

Zahur (Arabic) Resemblinga flowerZahure, Zahureh, Zhahur,Zaahur

Zale (Greek) Having thestrength of the seaZail, Zaile, Zayl, Zayle,Zael, Zaele

Zamir (Hebrew)Resembling a songbirdZamire, Zameer, Zameere,Zamyr, Zamyre, Zameir,Zameire, Zamier

Zander (Slavic) Form ofAlexander, meaning “ahelper and defender ofmankind”Zandros, Zandro, Zandar,Zandur, Zandre

Zanebono (Italian) Thegood sonZanbono, Zaynebono,Zaynbono, Zainebono,Zainbono, Zaenebono,Zaenbono

Zareb (African) The pro-tector; guardianZarebb, Zaareb, Zarebe,Zarreb, Zareh, Zaareh

Zared (Hebrew) One whohas been trappedZarede, Zarad, Zarade,Zaared, Zaarad

Zasha (Russian) A defend-er of the peopleZashah, Zosha, Zoshah,Zashiya, Zoshiya

Zebenjo (African) Onewho strives to avoid sin-ningZebinjo, Zebenjoe, Zebinjoe

Zeke (English) Form ofEzekiel, meaning“strengthened by God”Zekiel, Zeek, Zeeke, Zeeq

Zene (African) A hand-some manZeene, Zeen, Zein, Zeine

Zereen (Arabic) The gold-en oneZereene, Zeryn, Zeryne,Zerein, Zereine, Zerrin,Zerren, Zerran



Zeroun (Armenian) Onewho is respected for hiswisdomZeroune, Zeroon, Zeroone

Zeth (English) Form ofSeth, meaning “one whohas been appointed”Zethe

Ziff (Hebrew) Resemblinga wolfZiffe, Zif, Zife, Zyf, Zyff,Zyfe, Zyffe

Ziv (Hebrew) A radiantmanZive, Ziiv, Zivi, Zivie,Zivee, Zivy, Zivey

Ziyad (Arabic) One whobetters himself; growthZiad

Zlatan (Croatian) Thegolden sonZlattan, Zlatane, Zlatann,Zlatain, Zlatayn, Zlaten,Zlaton, Zlatin

Zoan (African) One whotakes leaveZoane

Zoltan (Hungarian) Akingly man; a sultanZoltann, Zoltane,Zoltanne, Zsolt, Zsoltan

Zorion (Basque) Filledwith happinessZorian, Zorien

Zoticus (Greek) Full oflifeZoticos, Zoticas

Zsigmond (Hungairan)Form of Sigmund, mean-ing “the victorious pro-tector”Zsigmund, Zsigmonde,Zsigmunde, Zsig, Zsiga

Zubair (Arabic) One whois pureZubaire, Zubayr, Zubayre,Zubar, Zubarr, Zubare,Zubaer

Zuberi (African) Havinggreat strengthZuberie, Zubery, Zuberey,Zuberee, Zubari, Zubarie,Zubary, Zubarey

Zubin (English) One witha toothy grinZubine, Zuben, Zuban,Zubun, Zubbin

Zuzen (Basque) One whois just and fairZuzenn, Zuzan, Zuzin

Zvonimir (Croatian) Thesound of peaceZvonimirr, Zvonimeer,Zvonimire, Zvonmeere,Zvonimer, Zvonko,Zvoncko

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Zygmunt (Polish) Formof Sigmund, meaning“the victorious protector”Zygmund, Zygmont,Zygmond, Zygmunte,Zygmonde, Zygmunde,Zygmonte



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AAadi (Hindi) Child of thebeginningAadie, Aady, Aadey, Aadee,Aadea, Aadeah, Aadye

Aaralyn (American)Woman with songAaralynn, Aaralin,Aaralinn, Aaralinne,Aralyn, Aralynn

Aba (African) Born on aThursdayAbah, Abba, Abbah

Abarrane (Hebrew)Feminine form ofAbraham; mother of a mul-titude; mother of nationsAbarrayne, Abarraine,Abarane, Abarayne,Abaraine, Abame, Abrahana

Abena (African) Born on aTuesdayAbenah, Abeena, Abyna,Abina, Abeenah, Abynah,Abinah

Abertha (Welsh) One whois sacrificedAberthah

Abhilasha (Hindi) Onewho is desiredAbhilashah, Abhylasha,Abhylashah

Abiba (African) First childborn after the grandmoth-er has diedAbibah, Abeeba, Abyba,Abeebah, Abybah, Abeiba,Abeibah, Abieba

Abiela (Hebrew) My fatheris LordAbielah, Abiella, Abiellah,Abyela, Abyelah, Abyella,Abyellah

★TAbigail (Hebrew) Thesource of a father’s joyAbbigail, Abigael, Abigale,Abbygail, Abygail, Abygayle,Abbygayle, Abbegale, Abby

Abijah (Hebrew) My fatheris LordAbija, Abisha, Abishah,Abiah, Abia, Aviah, Avia

Abila (Spanish) One whois beautifulAbilah, Abyla, Abylah

Abilene (American /Hebrew) From a town inTexas / resembling grassAbalene, Abalina, Abilena,Abiline, Abileene, Abileen,Abileena, Abilyn

Abir (Arabic) Having a fra-grant scentAbeer, Abyr, Abire, Abeere,Abbir, Abhir


Abira (Hebrew) A source ofstrength; one who is strongAbera, Abyra, Abyrah,Abirah, Abbira, Abeerah,Abhira

Abra (Hebrew / Arabic)Feminine form ofAbraham; mother of amultitude; mother ofnations / lesson; exampleAbri, Abrah, Abree, Abria,Abbra, Abrah, Abbrah

Academia (Latin) From acommunity of higherlearningAkademia, Academiah,Akademiah

Acantha (Greek) Thorny;in mythology, a nymphwho was loved by ApolloAkantha, Ackantha,Acanthah, Akanthah,Ackanthah

Accalia (Latin) In mytholo-gy, the foster mother ofRomulus and RemusAccaliah, Acalia, Accalya,Acalya, Acca, Ackaliah,Ackalia

Adah (Hebrew) Ornament;beautiful addition to thefamilyAdda, Adaya, Ada

Adanna (African) Herfather’s daughter; a father’sprideAdana, Adanah, Adannah,Adanya, Adanyah

Adanne (African) Hermother’s daughter; amother’s prideAdane, Adayne, Adaine,Adayn, Adain, Adaen,Adaene

Adaoma (Ibo) A goodwoman

Adara (Greek / Arabic)Beautiful girl / chaste one;virginAdair, Adare, Adaire,Adayre, Adarah, Adarra,Adaora, Adar

Addin (Hebrew) One whois adorned; voluptuousAddine, Addyn, Addyne

Adeen (Irish) Little fireshining brightlyAdeene, Adean, Adeane,Adein, Adeine, Adeyn,Adeyne

Adela (German) Of thenobility; serene; of goodhumorAdele, Adelia, Adella,Adelle, Adalene, Adelie,Adelina, Adali

Adelpha (Greek) BelovedsisterAdelfa, Adelphe, Adelphie

Adeola (African) One whowears a crown of honorAdeolah, Adeolla, Adeollah



Adhelle (Teutonic) Lovelyand happy womanAdhella, Adhell, Adhele,Adhela

Adianca (Native American)One who brings peaceAdianka, Adyanca, Adyanka

Adira (Hebrew / Arabic)Powerful, noble woman /having great strengthAdirah, Adeera, Adyra,Adeerah, Adyrah, Adeira,Adeirah, Adiera

Admina (Hebrew)Daughter of the red earthAdminah, Admeena,Admyna, Admeenah,Admynah, Admeina,Admeinah, Admiena

Adolpha (German)Feminine form of Adolph;noble she-wolfAdolfa, Adolphina,Adolfina, Adolphine,Adolfine, Adoqhina

Adoración (Spanish)Having the adoration of all

Adra (Arabic) One who ischaste; a virginAdrah

Adrasteia (Greek) Onewho will not run away; inmythology, another namefor Nemesis, the goddessof vengeance

Adrina (Italian) Havinggreat happinessAdrinna, Adreena, Adrinah,Adryna, Adreenah, Adrynah

Aegea (Latin / Greek)From the Aegean Sea / inmythology, a daughter ofthe sun who was knownfor her beauty

Aegina (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a sea nymphAeginae, Aegyna, Aegynah

Aelfwine (English) Afriend of the elvesAelfwyne, Aethelwine,Aethelwyne

Aelwen (Welsh) Womanwith a fair browAelwenn, Aelwenne, Aelwin,Aelwinn, Aelwinne, Aelwyn,Aelwynn, Aelwynne

Aerwyna (English) Afriend of the ocean

Afra (Hebrew / Arabic)Young doe / white; anearth colorAffra, Affrah, Afrah, Afrya,Afryah, Afria, Affery, Affrie

Afreda (English / Arabic)Elf counselor / one who iscreatedAfredah, Afreeda, Aafreeda,Afrida, Afridah, Aelfraed,Afreedah, Afryda

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Afrodille (French) Daffodil;showy and vividAfrodill, Afrodil, Afrodile,Afrodilla, Afrodila

Afton (English) From theAfton river

Agave (Greek) In mytholo-gy, a queen of Thebes

Agnes (Greek) One who ispure; chasteAgneis, Agnese, Agness,Agnies, Agnus, Agna, Agne,Agnesa, Nessa, Oona

Agraciana (Spanish) Onewho forgivesAgracianna, Agracyanna,Agracyana, Agraciann,Agraciane, Agracyann,Agracyane, Agracianne

Agrona (Celtic) In mythol-ogy, the goddess of warand deathAgronna, Agronia, Agrone

Agurtzane (Basque) Refersto the Virgin Mary; chaste;pureAitziber

Ahelia (Hebrew) Breath; asource of lifeAhelie, Ahelya, Aheli,Ahelee, Aheleigh, Ahelea,Aheleah, Ahely

Ahellona (Greek) Womanwho has masculine qualitiesAhelona, Ahellonna,Ahelonna

Ahinoam (Hebrew) In theBible, one of David’s wives

Ahuva (Hebrew) One whois dearly lovedAhuvah, Ahuda, Ahudah

Aiandama (Estonian)Woman who gardens

Aida (English / French /Arabic) One who is wealthy;prosperous / one who ishelpful / a returning visitorAyda, Aydah, Aidah, Aidee,Aidia, Aieeda, Aaida

Aidan (Gaelic) One who isfiery; little fireAiden, Adeen, Aden, Aideen,Adan, Aithne, Aithnea, Ajthne

Aiglentine (French)Resembling the sweetbrierroseAiglentina

Aiko (Japanese) Little onewho is dearly loved

Ailbhe (Irish) Of noblecharacter; one who isbright

Aileen (Irish / Scottish)Light bearer / from thegreen meadowAilean, Ailein, Ailene, Ailin,Aillen, Ailyn, Alean, Aleane

Ailis (Irish) One who isnoble and kindAilish, Ailyse, Ailesh, Ailisa,Ailise



Ailna (German) One whois sweet and pleasant; ofthe nobilityAilne

Ain (Irish / Arabic) Inmythology, a woman whowrote laws to protect therights of women / pre-cious eye

Aina (African) Child bornof a complicated delivery

Aine (Celtic) One whobrings brightness and joy

Aingeal (Irish) Heaven’smessenger; angelAingealag

Aionia (Greek) EverlastinglifeAioniah, Aionea, Aioneah,Ayonia, Ayoniah, Ayonea,Ayoneah

Aira (American) Of the windAera

Airic (Celtic) One who ispleasant and agreeableAirick, Airik, Aeric, Aerick,Aerik

Aisha (Arabic, African)lively; womanlyAiesha, Ayisha, Myisha

Aisling (Irish) A dream orvision; an inspirationAislin, Ayslin, Ayslinn,Ayslyn, Ayslynn, Aislyn,Aisylnn, Aislinn, Isleen

Aitama (Estonian) Onewho is helpfulAitamah, Aytama,Aytamah

Aitheria (Greek) Of thewindAitheriah, Aitherea,Aithereah, Aytheria,Aytheriah, Aytherea,Aythereah

Ajaya (Hindi) One who isinvincible; having thepower of a godAjay

Aka (Maori / Turkish)Affectionate one / inmythology, a mother god-dessAkah, Akka, Akkah

Akili (Tanzanian) Havinggreat wisdomAkilea, Akilee, Akilie,Akylee, Akylie, Akyli,Akileah

Akilina (Latin) Resemblingan eagleAkilinah, Akileena,Akilyna, Akilinna, Ackilina,Acilina, Akylina, Akylyna

Aksana (Russian) Form ofOksana, meaning “hospi-tality”Aksanna, Aksanah,Aksannah

Akua (African) Born on aWednesday

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Akuti (Indian) A princess;born to royaltyAkutie, Akutea, Akuteah,Akuty, Akutey, Akutee, Akutye

Alair (French) One whohas a cheerful dispositionAlaire, Allaire, Allair, Aulaire,Alayr, Alayre, Alaer, Alaere

Alanza (Spanish) Feminineform of Alonzo; noble andready for battle

Alaqua (Native American)Resembling the sweetgum tree

Alarice (German)Feminine form of Alaric;ruler of allAlarise, Allaryce, Alarica,Alarisa, Alaricia, Alrica,Alryca, Alryque

Alaula (Hawaiian) Thelight of dawn

Alcestis (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a woman who died inplace of her husband andwas later rescued fromHades by Hercules

Alcina (Greek) One who isstrong-willed and opinionatedAlceena, Alcyna, Alsina,Alsyna, Alzina, Alcine,Alcinia, Alcyne

Alda (German, Spanish)Long-lived, old; wise; an elderAldah, Aldine, Aldina,Aldinah, Aldene, Aldona,Aldeana, Allda

Aldis (English) From theancient houseAldys, Aldiss, Aldisse,Aldyss, Aldysse

Aldonsa (Spanish) Onewho is kind and graciousAldonza, Aldonsia,Aldonzia

Aleen (Celtic) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Aleena, Aleenia, Alene,Alyne, Alena, Alenka,Alynah, Aleine

Alegria (Spanish) One whois cheerful and bringshappiness to othersAlegra, Aleggra, Allegra,Alleffra, Allecra

Alera (Latin) Resemblingan eagleAlerra, Aleria, Alerya,Alerah, Alerrah

Alethea (Greek) One whois truthfulAltheia, Lathea, Lathey,Olethea

★TAlexandra (Greek)Feminine form ofAlexander; a helper anddefender of mankindAlexandria, Alexandrea,Alixandra, Alessandra,Alexis, Alondra,Aleksandra, Alejandra,Sandra, Sandrine, Sasha



Alhena (Arabic) A star inthe constellation GeminiAlhenah, Alhenna, Alhennah

TAlice (German) Woman ofthe nobility; truthful; hav-ing high moral characterAlison, Allison, Alyssa, Alyce,Alicia, Alecia, Alesia, Aleece,Aleecia, Aleesha, Alesha, Lecia

Alika (Hawaiian) One whois honestAlicka, Alicca, Alyka,Alycka, Alycca

Alina (Arabic / Polish) Onewho is noble / one who isbeautiful and brightAline

Alitash (African) May youalways be foundAlytash, Alitasha, Alytasha,Alitashe, Alytashe

★Aliyah (Arabic) An ascen-der; one having the highestsocial standingAaliyah, Aliya, Alliyah,Alieya, Aliyiah, Alliyia,Aleeya, Alee, Aleiya

Almas (Arabic) Resemblinga diamondAlmaas

Almira (English) A princess;daughter born to royaltyAlmeera, Almeira, Almiera,Almyra, Almirah,Almeerah, Almeirah,Almierah

Almodine (Latin) A highlyprized stoneAlmondyne, Almondeene,Almondeane, Almondeine,Almondiene

Almunda (Spanish) Refersto the Virgin MaryAlmundena, Almundina

Aloma (Spanish) Form ofPaloma, meaning “dove-like”Alomah, Alomma,Alommah

Alpha (Greek) The first-born child; the first letterof the Greek alphabet

Alphonsine (French)Feminine form ofAlphonse; one who isready for battleAlphonsina, Alphonsyne,Alphonsyna, Alphonseene,Alphonseena, Alphonseane,Alphonseana, Alphonsiene

Alpina (Scottish) Feminineform of Alpin; blonde;white-skinnedAlpinah, Alpena, Alpeena,Alpyna, Alpeenah, Alpynah,Alpeina, Alpeinah

Alsoomse (NativeAmerican) One who isindependent

Altagracia (Spanish) Thehigh grace of the VirginMaryAlta

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Aludra (Arabic) A maiden;the name of a star in theconstellation Canis MajorAloodra

Alura (English) A divinecounselorAllura, Alurea, Alhraed

Alva (Latin) One who has afair complexionAlvah

Alvar (German) Of thearmy of elvesAlvara, Alvaria, Alvarie,Alvare, Alvarr

Alvera (Spanish) Feminineof Alvaro; guardian of all;speaker of the truthAlveria, Alvara, Alverna,Alvernia, Alvira, Alvyra,Alvarita, Alverra

Alverdine (English)Feminine form of Alfred;one who counsels the elvesAlverdina, Alverdeene,Alverdeena, Alverdeane,Alverdeana, Alverdiene,Alverdiena, Alverdeine

Amada (Spanish) One whois loved by allAmadia, Amadea,Amadita, Amadah

Amadea (Latin) Feminineform of Amedeo; loved byGodAmadya, Amadia,Amadine, Amadina,Amadika, Amadis

Amadi (African) One whorejoicesAmadie, Amady, Amadey,Amadye, Amadee, Amadea,Amadeah

Amalfi (Italian) From anItalian town overlookingthe Gulf of SalernoAmalfey, Amalfy, Amalfie,Amalfee, Amalfea, Amalfeah

★Amalia (German) Onewho is industrius andhardworkingAmelia, Amalya, Amalie,Amalea, Amylia, Amyleah,Amilia, Neneca

Amalthea (Greek) Onewho soothes; in mythology,the foster mother of ZeusAmaltheah, Amalthia,Amalthya

Amalur (Spanish) Fromthe homelandAmalure, Amalura, Amaluria

★Amanda (Latin) One whois much lovedAmandi, Amandah,Amandea, Amandee,Amandey, Amande,Amandie, Amandy, Mandy

Amandeep (Indian)Emanating the light of peaceAmanpreet, Amanjot

Amapola (Arabic)Resembling a poppyAmapolah, Amapolla,Amapollah, Amapolia



Amara (Greek) One whowill be forever beautifulAmarah, Amarya, Amaira,Amaria, Amar, Amari,Amaree, Amarie

★Amber (French)Resembling the jewel; awarm honey colorAmbur, Ambar, Amberly,Amberlyn, Amberli,Amberlee, Ambyr, Ambyre

Ambrosia (Greek)Immortal; in mythology,the food of the godsAmbrosa, Ambrosiah,Ambrosyna, Ambrosina,Ambrosyn, Ambrosine,Ambrozin, Ambrozyn

America (Latin) A power-ful rulerAmericus, Amerika, Amerikus

Amira (Arabic) A princess;one who commandsAmirah, Ameera, Amyra,Ameerah, Amyrah, Ameira,Ameirah, Amiera

Amissa (Hebrew) Onewho is honest; a friendAmisa, Amise, Amisia,Amiza, Amysa, Amysia,Amysya, Amyza

Amita (Indian) Feminineform of Amit; withoutlimits; unmeasurableAmitah, Ameeta, Amyta,Amitha, Ameetah, Amytah,Amieta, Amietah

Amlika (Indian) A nurtur-ing woman; a motherAmlikah, Amlyka, Amlykah

Amrita (Hindi) Havingimmortality; full ofambrosiaAmritah, Amritta, Amryta,Amrytta, Amrytte, Amritte,Amryte, Amreeta

Amser (Welsh) A period oftime

Amy (Latin) Dearly lovedAimee, Aimie, Aimi, Aimy,Aimya, Aimey, Amice,Amicia

Anaba (Native American)A woman returning frombattleAnabah, Annaba, Annabah

Anabal (Gaelic) One whois joyfulAnaball, Annabal,Annaball

Anafa (Hebrew)Resembling the heronAnafah, Anapha, Anaphah

Anarosa (Spanish) Agraceful roseAnnarosa, Anarose, Annarose

Anastasia (Greek) Onewho shall rise againAnastase, Anastascia,Anastasha, Anastasie,Stacia, Stasia, Stacy, Stacey

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Anasuya (Indian) Onewho is charitableAnasuyah, Annasuya

Ancina (Latin) Form ofAnn, meaning “a womangraced with God’s favor”Ancyna, Anncina,Anncyna, Anceina,Annceina, Anciena,Annciena, Anceena

Andes (Latin) Womanfrom the Andes

Andrea (Greek / Latin)Courageous and strong /feminine form of Andrew;womanlyAndria, Andrianna,Andreia, Andreina,Andreya, Andriana,Andreana, Andera

Aneira (Welsh) The goldenwomanAneera, Anyra, Aneirah,Aneerah, Anyrah, Aniera,Anierah, Aneara

Angela (Greek) A heavenlymessenger; an angelAngelica, Angelina,Angelique, Anjela, Anjelika,Angella, Angelita, Angeline

Anh (Vietnamese) One whooffers safety and peace

Ani (Hawaiian) One who isvery beautifulAneesa, Aney, Anie, Any,Aany, Aanye, Anea, Aneah

Aniceta (French) One whois unconquerableAnicetta, Anniceta, Annicetta

Anila (Hindi) Child of thewindAnilla, Anyla, Anylla,Anilah, Anylah, Anyllah

★TAnna (Latin) A womangraced with God’s favorAnnah, Ana, Ann, Anne,Anya, Ane, Annze, Anouche,Annchen, Ancina, Nancy

Annabel (Italian) Gracefuland beautiful womanAnnabelle, Annabell,Annabella, Annabele, Anabel,Anabell, Anabelle, Anabella

Annabeth (English)Graced with God’s bountyAnabeth, Annabethe,Annebeth, Anebeth, Anabethe

Annalynn (English) Fromthe graceful lakeAnalynn, Annalyn, Annaline,Annalin, Annalinn, Analyn,Analine, Analin

Annmarie (English) Filledwith bitter graceAnnemarie, Annmaria,Annemaria, Annamarie,Annamaria, Anamarie,Anamaria, Anamari

Annora (Latin) Havinggreat honorAnora, Annorah, Anorah,Anoria, Annore, Annorya,Anorya, Annoria



Anona (English)Resembling a pineappleAnonah, Annona,Annoniah, Annonya,Annonia

Anouhea (Hawaiian)Having a soft, cool fra-grance

Ansley (English) From thenoble’s pasturelandAnsly, Anslie, Ansli, Anslee,Ansleigh, Anslea, Ansleah,Anslye

Antalya (Russian) Born withthe morning’s first lightAntaliya, Antalyah,Antaliyah, Antalia, Antaliah

Antea (Greek) In mytholo-gy, a woman who wasscorned and committedsuicideAnteia, Anteah

Antje (German) A gracefulwoman

An-toan (Vietnamese) Safeand secureToan

Antoinette (French)PraiseworthyToinette

Anuradha (Hindi) InHinduism, goddess ofgood fortuneAnurada

Anwen (Welsh) A famedbeautyAnwin, Anwenne,Anwinne, Anwyn, Anwynn,Anwynne, Anwenn,Anwinn

Anyango (African) Onewho is a good friend

Aolani (Hawaiian) Cloudfrom heavenAolaney, Aolanee, Aolaniah,Aolanie, Aolany, Aolanya,Aolania, Aolanea

Apala (African) One whocreates religious musicApalla, Appalla, Appala,Apalah, Apallah, Appallah,Appalah

Apara (Yoruban) One whodoesn’t remain in one placeAparra, Apparra, Appara,Aparah, Aparrah,Apparrah, Apparah

Aphrah (Hebrew) Fromthe house of dustAphra

Aphrodite (Greek) Love; inmythology, the goddess oflove and beautyAfrodite, Afrodita,Aphrodita, Aphrodyte,Aphhrodyta, Aphrodytah

Aponi (Native American)Resembling a butterflyAponni, Apponni, Apponi

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Apphia (Hebrew) One whois productiveApphiah

Apple (American) Sweetfruit; one who is cherishedAppel, Aple, Apel

Apsaras (Indian) Inmythology, nature spiritsor water nymphs

Aquene (Native American)One who is peacefulAqueena, Aqueene, Aqueen

Arama (Spanish) Refers tothe Virgin MaryAramah, Aramma,Arammah

Aranka (Hungarian) Thegolden child

Aranrhod (Welsh) A largesilver wheel; in mythology,the mother of a sea crea-ture and a blobArianrhod, Arianrod

Ararinda (German) Onewho is tenaciousArarindah, Ararynda,Araryndah

Arava (Hebrew)Resembling a willow; ofan arid landAravah, Aravva, Aravvah

Arcadia (Greek / Spanish)Feminine form of Arkadios;woman from Arcadia / onewho is adventurousArcadiah, Arkadia,Arcadya, Arkadya,Arckadia, Arckadya

Ardara (Gaelic) From thestronghold on the hillArdarah, Ardarra, Ardaria,Ardarrah, Ardariah

Ardel (Latin) Feminineform of Ardos; industri-ous and eagerArdelle, Ardella, Ardele,Ardelia, Ardelis, Ardela,Ardell

Arden (Latin / English)One who is passionateand enthusiastic / fromthe valley of the eaglesArdin, Ardeen, Ardena,Ardene, Ardan, Ardean,Ardine, Ardun

Ardith (Hebrew) From thefield of flowersArdyth, Ardythe, Ardath,Ardice, Ardise, Ardisa,Ardyce, Ardyse

Ardra (Celtic / Hindi) Onewho is noble / the goddessof bad luck and misfortuneArdrah

Argea (Greek) In mytholo-gy, the wife of PolynicesArgeia



ArgIwyddes (Welsh) A dis-tinguished lady

Argoel (Welsh) A propheticsignArgoell, Argoele, Argoelle,Argoela, Argoella

Argraff (Welsh) One whomakes an impressionArgraffe, Argrafe

Aria (English) A beautifulmelodyAriah

★Ariana (Welsh / Greek)Resembling silver / onewho is holyAriane, Arian, Arianna,Arianne, Aerian, Aerion,Arianie, Arieon

Arietta (Italian) A shortbut beautiful melodyArieta, Ariete, Ariet, Ariett,Aryet, Aryeta, Aryetta,Aryette

Arin (English) Form ofErin, meaning “woman ofIreland”Aryn

Arisje (Danish) One who issuperior

Arissa (Greek) One who issuperiorArisa, Aris, Aryssa, Arysa,Arys

Arizona (Native American)From the little spring /from the state of Arizona

Arnette (English) A littleeagleArnett, Arnetta, Arnete,Arneta, Arnet

Aroha (Maori) One wholoves and is loved

Arona (Maori) One who iscolorful and vivaciousAronah, Aronnah, Aronna

Arrosa (Basque) Sprinkledwith dew from heaven;resembling a roseArrose

Arthurine (English)Feminine form of Arthur;as strong as a she-bearArthurina, Arthuretta,Arthuryne, Arthes, Arthene

Artis (Irish / English /Icelandic) Lofy hill; noble /rock / follower of ThorArtisa, Artise, Artys, Artysa,Artyse, Artiss, Arti, Artina

Arusi (African) A girl bornduring the time of a wed-dingArusie, Arusy, Arusey,Arusee, Arusea, Aruseah,Arusye

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Arwa (Arabic) A femalemountain goat

Arya (Indian) One who isnoble and honoredAryah, Aryana, Aryanna,Aryia

Ascención (Spanish)Refers to the Ascension

Aselma (Gaelic) One whois fair-skinnedAselmah

Asgre (Welsh) Having anoble heart

Ashby (English) Home ofthe ash treeAshbea, Ashbie, Ashbeah,Ashbey, Ashbi, Ashbee

Asherat (Syrian) In mythol-ogy, goddess of the sea

Ashima (Hebrew) In theBible, a deity worshippedat HamathAshimah, Ashyma,Asheema, Ashimia,Ashymah, Asheemah,Asheima, Asheimah

Ashira (Hebrew) One whois wealthy; prosperousAshyra, Ashyrah, Ashirah,Asheera, Asheerah, Ashiera,Ashierah, Asheira

★TAshley (English) Fromthe meadow of ash treesAshlie, Ashlee, Ashleigh,Ashly, Ashleye, Ashlya,Ashala, Ashleay

Asia (Greek / English)Resurrection / the risingsun; in the Koran, thewoman who raised Moses;a woman from the eastAysia, Asya, Asyah, Azia,Asianne

Asima (Arabic) One whooffers protectionAsimah, Aseema, Azima,Aseemah, Asyma, Asymah,Asiema, Asiemah

Asis (African) Of the sunAsiss, Assis, Assiss

Asli (Turkish) One who isgenuine and originalAslie, Asly, Asley, Aslee,Asleigh, Aslea, Asleah, Alsye

Asma (Arabic) One of highstatus

Asphodel (Greek)Resembling a lilyAsfodel, Asfodelle, Asphodelle,Asphodela, Asphodella,Asfodela, Asfodella

Assana (Irish) From thewaterfallAssane, Assania, Assanna,Asanna, Asana

Assunta (Latin) One whois raised upAssuntah, Asunta, Asuntah

Astra (Latin) Of the stars;as bright as a starAstera, Astrea, Asteria, Astrey,Astara, Astraea, Astrah, Astree



Astrid (Scandinavian /German) One with divinestrengthAstryd, Estrid

Asunción (Spanish) Refersto the Virgin Mary’sassumption into heaven

Asura (African) Daughterborn during the month ofAshur

Athena (Greek) One who iswise; in mythology, the god-dess of war and wisdomAthina, Atheena, Athene

Atthis (Greek) In mythology,the daughter of Cranauswho gave her name toAttica; a woman from Attica

Attracta (Irish) A virtuouswoman; a saintAthracht, Athrachta

Audhilda (Norse) Awealthy woman warriorAudhild, Audhilde

★Audrey (English) Womanwith noble strengthAudree, Audry, Audra,Audrea, Adrey, Audre,Audray, Audrin

Augusta (Latin) Feminineform of Augustus; venera-ble; majesticAugustina, Agustina,Augustine, Agostina,Agostine, Augusteen,Augustyna, Agusta

Aulis (Greek) In mytholo-gy, a princess of AtticaAuliss, Aulisse, Aulys,Aulyss, Aulysse

Aurear (English) One whoplays gentle musicAureare, Auriar, Auriare,Auryare

Aurora (Latin) Morning’sfirst light; in mythology,the goddess of the dawnAurore, Aurea, Aurorette

★Autumn (English) Bornin the fallAutum

★Ava (German / Iranian) Abirdlike woman / fromthe waterAvah, Avalee, Avaleigh,Avali, Avalie, Avaley,Avelaine, Avelina

Avasa (Indian) One who isindependentAvasah, Avassa, Avasia,Avassah, Avasiah, Avasea,Avaseah

Avena (English) From theoat fieldAvenah, Aviena, Avyna,Avina, Avinah, Avynah,Avienah, Aveinah

Avera (Hebrew) One whotransgressesAverah, Avyra, Avira

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★Avery (English) One who isa wise ruler; of the nobilityAvrie, Averey, Averie, Averi,Averee, Averea, Avereah

Aviana (Latin) Blessedwith a gracious lifeAvianah, Avianna,Aviannah, Aviane, Avianne,Avyana, Avyanna, Avyane

Aviva (Hebrew) One whois innocent and joyful;resembling springtimeAvivi, Avivah, Aviv, Avivie,Avivice, Avni, Avri, Avyva

Awel (Welsh) One who isas refreshing as a breezeAwell, Awele, Awela, Awella

Awen (Welsh) A fluidessence; a muse; a flowingspiritAwenn, Awenne, Awin,Awinn, Awinne, Awyn,Awynn, Awynne

Axelle (German / Latin /Hebrew) Source of life;small oak / axe / peaceAxella, Axell, Axele, Axl,Axela, Axelia, Axellia

Ayala (Hebrew) Resemblinga gazelleAyalah, Ayalla, Ayallah

Ayla (Hebrew) From theoak treeAylah, Aylana, Aylanna,Aylee, Aylea, Aylene,Ayleena, Aylena

Aza (Arabic / African) Onewho provides comfort /powerfulAzia, Aiza, Aizia, Aizha

Azana (African) One whois superiorAzanah, Azanna, Azannah

Azar (Persian) One who isfiery; scarletAzara, Azaria, Azarah,Azarra, Azarrah, Azarr

Aznii (Chechen) A famedbeautyAzni, Aznie, Azny, Azney,Aznee, Aznea, Azneah

Azriel (Hebrew) God is myhelperAzrael, Azriell, Azrielle,Azriela, Azriella, Azraela

BBaba (African) Born on aThursdayBabah, Babba, Babbah,Baaba

Babette (French) Form ofBarbara, meaning “a travel-er from a foreign land; astranger”; form of Elizabeth,meaning “my God is boun-tiful; God’s promise”Babett, Babete, Babet,Babbet, Babbett, Babbette,Babbete, Babita



Badia (Arabic) An elegantlady; one who is uniqueBadiah, Badi’a, Badiya,Badea, Badya, Badeah

Badr (Arabic) Resemblingthe full moonBadra, Badriyyah,Badriyah, Badriya,Badriyya, Badrya, Badria

Bahija (Arabic) A cheerfulwomanBahijah, Bahiga, Bahigah,Bahyja, Bahyjah, Bahyga,Bahygah

★Bailey (English) From thecourtyard within castlewalls; a public officialBailee, Bayley, Baylee,Baylie, Baili, Bailie,Baileigh, Bayleigh

Baka (Indian) Resemblinga craneBakah, Bakka, Backa, Bacca

Bakura (Hebrew)Resembling ripened fruitBakurah

Baldhart (German) A boldwoman having greatstrengthBalhart, Baldhard, Balhard,Ballard, Balard, Balarde

Baligha (Arabic) One whois forever eloquentBalighah, Baleegha,Balygha, Baliegha,Baleagha, Baleigha

Banba (Irish) In mythology,a patron goddess of Ireland

Bansuri (Indian) One whois musicalBansurie, Bansari, Banseri,Bansurri, Bansury, Bansurey,Bansuree, Bansurea

Bara (Hebrew) One who ischosenBarah, Barra, Barrah

Barbara (Latin) A travelerfrom a foreign land; astrangerBarbra, Barbarella,Barbarita, Baibin, Babette,Bairbre, Barbary, Barb

Barika (African) A flour-ishing woman; one who issuccessfulBarikah, Baryka, Barikka,Barykka, Baricka, Barycka,Baricca, Barycca

Barr (English) A lawyerBarre, Bar

Barras (English) Fromamong the trees

Bathild (German) Heroineof a bold battleBathilde, Bathilda

Battseeyon (Hebrew) Adaughter of ZionBatseyon, Batseyonne,Battzion, Batzion

Beatha (Celtic) One whogives lifeBetha, Beathah, Bethah

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Beatrice (Latin) One whoblesses othersBeatrix, Beatriz, Beatriss,Beatrisse, Bea, Beatrize,Beatricia, Beatrisa

Bebhinn (Irish) An accom-plished singerBebhin, Bebhynn, Bebhyn,Bevin, Bevinne, Bevinn,Bevyn

Becky (English) Form ofRebecca, meaning “onewho is bound to God”Beckey, Becki, Beckie,Becca, Becka, Bekka,Beckee, Beckea

Bel (Indian) From thesacred wood

Belisama (Celtic) Inmythology, a goddess ofrivers and lakesBelisamah, Belisamma,Belysama, Belisma,Belysma, Belesama

Bellona (Latin) In mythol-ogy, the goddess of warBellonah, Belona, Bellonna,Belonna, Bellonia, Belonia

Bem (African) A peacefulwomanBerne

Bena (Native American)Resembling a pheasantBenah, Benna, Bennah

Benigna (Spanish)Feminine form of Benigno;one who is kind; friendly

Benjamina (Hebrew)Feminine form ofBenjamin; child of myright handBenjameena, Benyamina,Benyameena, Benjameana,Benyameana, Benjamyna,Benyamyna

Bennu (Egyptian)Resembling an eagle

Beomia (Anglo-Saxon)Battle maidBeomiya, Bemia, Beorhthilde,Beorhthild, Beorhthilda,Beomea, Beomeah

Bernice (Greek) One whobrings victoryBerenisa, Berenise, Berenice,Bernicia, Bernisha, Berniss,Bernyce, Bernys

Bertha (German) One whois famously bright andbeautifulBerta, Berthe, Berth, Bertina,Bertyna, Bertine, Bertyne,Birte

Bertilda (English) A lumi-nous battle maidenBertilde, Bertild

Bertrade (English) Anintelligent advisorBertraide, Bertrayde,Bertraed, Beortbtraed,Bertraid, Bertrayd,Bertraede



Beryl (English) Resemblingthe pale-green preciousstoneBeryll, Berylle, Beril, Berill,Berille

Bess (English) Form ofElizabeth, meaning “myGod is bountiful; God’spromise”Besse, Bessi, Bessie, Bessy,Bessey, Bessee, Bessea

Beth (English) Form ofElizabeth, meaning “myGod is bountiful; God’spromise”Bethe

Bethany (Hebrew) Fromthe house of figsBethan, Bethani, Bethanie,Bethanee, Bethaney,Bethane, Bethann,Bethanne

Beyonce (American) Onewho surpasses othersBeyoncay, Beyonsay,Beyonsai, Beyonsae,Beyonci, Beyoncie,Beyoncee, Beyoncea

Bha (Indian) Having astarlike quality

Bibiana (Italian) Form ofVivian, meaning “livelywoman”Bibiane, Bibianna,Bibianne, Bibiann, Bibine

Bijou (French) As preciousas a jewel

Bikita (African)Resembling an anteaterBikitah, Bikyta, Bykita,Bykyta, Bikeyta, Bikeita,Bikieta, Bikeata

Billie (English) Feminineform of William; having adesire to protectBilli, Billy, Billey, Billee,Billeigh, Billea, Billeah

Binga (German) From thehollowBingah, Bynga, Binge,Bynge, Bingeh, Byngeh

Bisgu (Anglo-Saxon) Acompassionate womanBisgue, Bysgu, Bysgue

Bixenta (Basque) A victori-ous woman

Blaine (Scottish / Irish) Asaint’s servant / a thinwomanBlayne, Blane, Blain,Blayn, Blaen, Blaene

Blair (Scottish) From thefield of battleBlaire, Blare, Blayre, Blaer,Blaere, Blayr

Blake (English) A darkbeautyBlayk, Blayke, Blaik, Blaike,Blaek, Blaeke

Blimah (Hebrew) Oneresembling a blossomBlima, Blime, Blyma,Blymah

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Blondell (French) A fair-haired womanBlondelle, Blondele,Blondene, Blondel,Blondela, Blondella

Blythe (English) Filledwith happinessBlyth, Blithe, Blith

Bo-bae (Korean) A treas-ured child

Bodgana (Polish) A gift ofGodBodganah, Bodganna,Bodgane, Bodgann,Bodganne, Bogna,Bohdana, Bohdanna

Bonamy (French) A verygood friendBonamey, Bonami,Bonamie, Bonamee,Bonamei, Bonamea,Bonameah

Bonnie (English) PrettyfaceBoni, Bona, Bonea,Boneah, Bonee

Borgny (Norwegian) Onewho offers helpBorgney, Borgni, Borgnie,Borgnee, Borgnea, Borgneah

Boudicca (Celtic) A victori-ous queenBoudicea, Bodiccea,Bodicea, Bodicia

Bradana (Scottish)Resembling the salmonBradanah, Bradanna,Bradan, Bradane, Bradann,Bradanne, Braydan,Braydana

Brady (Irish) A large-chestedwomanBradey, Bradee, Bradi,Bradie, Bradea, Bradeah

Braima (African) Motherof multitudesBraimah, Brayma, Braema,Braymah, Braemah

Brandy (English) Awoman wielding a sword;an alcoholic drinkBrandey, Brandi, Brandie,Brandee, Branda, Brande,Brandelyn, Brandilyn

Brann (Welsh) A ravenlikewomanBranne, Bran

Braulia (Spanish) One whois glowingBrauliah, Braulea,Brauleah, Brauliya,Brauliyah

Brazil (Spanish) Of theancient treeBrasil, Brazile, Brazille,Brasille, Bresil, Brezil,Bresille, Brezille

Brencis (Slavic) Crownedwith laurel



Brenda (Irish) Feminineform of Brendan; aprincess; wielding a swordBrynda, Brinda, Breandan,Brendalynn, Brendolyn,Brend, Brienda

Brenna (Welsh) A raven-like womanBrinna, Brenn, Bren,Brennah, Brina, Brena,Brenah

★TBrianna (Irish) Feminineform of Brian; from thehigh hill; one who ascendsBreanna, Breanne, Breana,Breann, Breeana,Breeanna, Breona, Breonna

Brice (Welsh) One who isalert; ambitiousBryce

Bridget (Irish) A strongand protective woman; inmythology, goddess offire, wisdom, and poetryBridgett, Bridgette, Briget,Brigette, Bridgit, Bridgitte,Birgit, Birgitte

Brilliant (American) A daz-zling and sparkling woman

Brimlad (Anglo-Saxon)From the seawayBrymlad, Brimlod, Brymlod

Briseis (Greek) In mythol-ogy, the Trojan widowabducted by AchillesBrisys, Brisa, Brisia, Brisha,Brissa, Briza, Bryssa, Brysa

Brittany (English) Awoman from Great BritainBritany, Brittanie,Brittaney, Brittani,Brittanee, Britney, Britnee,Britny

★Brook (English) From therunning streamBrooke, Brookie, Brooklyn,Brooklynn, Brooklynne

Brunhild (German) A darkand noble battle maiden;in Norse mythology,queen of the ValkyriesBrunhilde, Brunhilda,Brunnehild, Brunnehilde,Brunnehilda, Brynhild,Brynhilde, Brynhilda

Bupe (African) A hos-pitable woman

Buthaynah (Arabic) Fromthe soft sand; having softskinButhayna, Buthainah,Buthaina, Buthana,Buthanah

CCable (American)Resembling a heavy rope;having great strengthCabel

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Cabrina (American) Formof Sabrina, meaning “alegendary princess”Cabrinah, Cabrinna,Cabreena, Cabriena,Cabreina, Cabryna,Cabrine, Cabryne

Cabriole (French) Anadorable girlCabriolle, Cabrioll, Cabriol,Cabryole, Cabryolle,Cabryoll, Cabryol, Cabriola

Cacalia (Latin) Resemblingthe flowering plantCacaliah, Cacalea,Cacaleah

Caden (English) A battlemaidenCadan, Cadin, Cadon

Cadence (Latin) Rhythmicand melodious; a musicalwomanCadena, Cadenza, Cadian,Cadienne, Cadianne,Cadiene, Caydence, Cadencia

Cadhla (Irish) A beautifulwomanCadhlah

Caesaria (Greek) Feminineform of Caesar; an empressCaesariah, Caesarea,Caesareah, Caezaria,Caezariah, Caezarea,Caezareah, Cesaria

Caia (Latin) One who rejoicesCai, Cais

Cainwen (Welsh) A beauti-ful treasureCainwenn, Cainwenne,Cainwin, Cainwinn,Cainwinne, Cainwyn,Cainwynn, Cainwynne

Cairo (African) From thecity in Egypt

Calais (French) From thecity in France

Calantha (Greek)Resembling a lovely flowerCalanthe, Calanthia, Calanthiah,Calantheah, Calanthea

Cale (Latin) A respectedwomanCayl, Cayle, Cael, Caele,Cail, Caile

Caledonia (Latin) Womanof ScotlandCaledoniah, Caledoniya,Caledona, Caledonya, Calydona

California (Spanish) Fromparadise; from the state ofCaliforniaCalifia

Calise (Greek) A gorgeouswomanCalyse, Calice, Calyce

Calista (Greek) Most beau-tiful; in mythology, anymph who changed intoa bear and then into theGreat Bear constellationCalissa, Calisto, Callista,Calyssa, Calysta, Calixte,Colista, Collista



Calla (Greek) Resemblinga lily; a beautiful womanCallah

Callie (Greek) A beautiful girlCaleigh, Callee, Kali, Kallie

Calligenia (Greek) Daughterborn with beautyCaligenia, Calligeniah,Caligeniah, Callygenia,Calygenia, Calligenea,Caligenea

Caltha (Latin) Resemblinga yellow flowerCalthah, Calthia, Calthiah,Caltheah, Calthea

Calybe (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a nymph who was thewife of Laomedon

Calypso (Greek) A womanwith secrets; in mythology,a nymph who captivatedOdysseus for seven years

Camassia (American) Onewho is aloofCamassiah, Camasia,Camasiah, Camassea,Camasseah, Camasea,Camaseah

Cambay (English) Fromthe town in IndiaCambaye, Cambai, Cambae

Camdyn (English) Of theenclosed valleyCamden, Camdan,Camdon, Camdin

Cameron (Scottish)Having a crooked noseCameryn, Camryn, Camerin,Camren, Camrin, Camron

Camilla (Italian) Feminineform of Camillus; a ceremo-nial attendant; a noble virginCamile, Camille, Camila,Camillia, Caimile, Camillei,Cam, Camelai

Campbell (Scottish)Having a crooked mouthCampbel, Campbelle,Campbele

Canace (Greek) Born ofthe wind

Candace (Ethiopian /Greek) A queen / one whois white and glowingCandice, Candiss, Candyce,Candance, Candys,Candyss, Candy

Candida (Latin) White-skinnedCandide, Candy

Candra (Latin) One who isglowing

Candy (English) A sweetgirl; form of Candida,meaning “white-skinned”;form of Candace, mean-ing “a queen / one who iswhite and glowing”Candey, Candi, Candie,Candee, Candea, Candeah

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Caneadea (NativeAmerican) From the hori-zonCaneadeah, Caneadia,Caneadiah

Canika (American) Awoman shining with graceCanikah, Caneeka,Canicka, Canyka, Canycka,Caneekah, Canickah,Canykah

Canisa (Greek) One who isvery much lovedCanisah, Canissa, Canysa,Caneesa, Canyssa

Cannes (French) A womanfrom Cannes

Cantabria (Latin) From themountainsCantabriah, Cantebria,Cantabrea, Cantebrea

Capeka (Slavic) Resemblinga young storkCapekah, Capecca,Capeccah

Caprina (Italian) Womanof the island CapriCaprinah, Caprinna,Capryna, Capreena,Caprena, Capreenah,Caprynah, Capriena

Cara (Italian / Gaelic) Onewho is dearly loved / agood friendCarah, Caralee, Caralie,Caralyn, Caralynn, Carrah,Carra, Chara

Carissa (Greek) A womanof graceCarisa, Carrisa, Carrissa,Carissima

Carla (Latin) Feminine formof Carl; a free womanCarlah, Carlana, Carlee,Carleen, Carleigh, Carlena,Carlene, Carletta

Carlessa (American) Onewho is restlessCarlessah, Carlesa, Carlesah

Carmel (Hebrew) Of thefruitful orchidCarmela, Carmella, Karmel

Carmen (Latin) A beautifulsongCarma, Carmelita,Carmencita, Carmia,Carmie, Carmina,Carmine, Carmita

Carna (Latin) In mytholo-gy, a goddess who ruledthe heart

Carni (Latin) One who isvocalCarnie, Carny, Carney,Carnee, Carnea, Carneah,Carnia, Carniah

Carol (English) Form ofCaroline, meaning “joyoussong”; feminine form ofCharles; a small, strongwomanCarola, Carole, Carolle,Carolla, Caroly, Caroli,Carolie, Carolee



★Caroline (Latin) Joyoussong; feminine form ofCharles; a small, strongwomanCarol, Carolina, Carolan,Carolann, Carolanne,Carolena, Carolene,Carolena, Caroliana

Carrington (English) Abeautiful woman; awoman of CarringtonCarington, Carryngton,Caryngton

Carson (Scottish) Son ofthe marshlandCarsan, Carsen, Carsin

Caryatis (Greek) Inmythology, goddess of thewalnut treeCarya, Cariatis, Caryatiss,Cariatiss, Caryatys, Cariatys,Caryatyss, Cariatyss

Carys (Welsh) One wholoves and is lovedCaryss, Carysse, Caris, Cariss,Carisse, Cerys, Ceryss, Cerysse

Cascadia (Latin) Womanof the waterfallCascadiya, Cascadea, Cascata

Casey (Greek, Irish) A vig-ilant womanCasie, Casy, Caysie, Kasey

Cason (Greek) A seerCayson, Caison, Caeson

Cassandra (Greek) Anunheeded prophetess; inmythology, King Priam’sdaughter who foretold thefall of TroyCasandra, Cassandrea,Cassaundra, Cassondra,Cass, Cassy, Cassey, Cassi

Casta (Spanish) One whois pure; chasteCastah, Castalina, Castaleena,Castaleina, Castaliena,Castaleana, Castalyna, Castara

Catherine (English) Onewho is pure; virginalCatharine, Cathrine,Cathryn, Catherin,Catheryn, Catheryna,Cathi, Cathy, Katherine

Cathresha (American)One who is pureCathreshah, Cathreshia,Cathreshiah, Cathreshea,Cathresheah, Cathrisha,Cathrishah, Cathrysha

Catrice (Greek) A whole-some womanCatrise, Catryce, Catryse,Catreece, Catreese, Catriece,Catriese, Catreice

Cavana (Irish) Feminine formof Cavan; from the hollowCavanna, Cavanah,Cavania, Cavaniya,Cavanea, Cavannah

Cayenne (French)Resembling the hot andspicy pepper

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Cecilia (Latin) Feminineform of Cecil; one who isblind; patron saint of musicCecelia, Cecile, Cecilee,Cicely, Cecily, Cecille, Cecilie,Cicilia, Sheila, Silka, Sissy

Celand (Latin) One who ismeant for heavenCelanda, Celande,Celandia, Celandea

Celandine (English)Resembling a swallowCelandyne, Celandina,Celandyna, Celandeena,Celandena, Celandia,Celandea

Celeste (Latin) A heavenlydaughterCelesta, Celestia, Celesse,Celestiel, Celisse, Celestina,Celestyna, Celestine

Celina (Latin) In mytholo-gy, one of the daughters ofAtlas who was turned intoa star of the Pleiades con-stellation; feminine formof Celino; of the heavens;form of Selena, meaning“of the moon”Celena, Celinna, Celene,Celenia, Celenne, Celicia,Celinda, Calina

Celka (Latin) A celestialbeingCelkah, Celki, Celkie, Celkee,Celkey, Celky, Celkea, Celkeah

Celosia (Greek) A fierywoman; burning; aflameCelosiah, Celosea, Celoseah

Cera (French) A colorfulwomanCerah, Cerrah, Cerra

Cerina (Latin) Form ofSerena, meaning “havinga peaceful disposition”Cerinah, Ceryna, Cerynah,Cerena, Cerenah, Ceriena,Cerienah, Cereina

Cerise (French) Resemblingthe cherryCerisa

Chadee (French) A divinewoman; a goddessChadea, Chadeah, Chady,Chadey, Chadi, Chadie

Chai (Hebrew) One whogives lifeChae, Chaili, Chailie,Chailee, Chaileigh, Chaily,Chailey, Chailea

Chailyn (American)Resembling a waterfallChailynn, Chailynne,Chaelyn, Chaelynn,Chaelynne, Chaylyn,Chaylynn, Chaylynne

Chakra (Arabic) A centerof spiritual energy

Chalette (American)Having good tasteChalett, Chalet, Chalete,Chaletta, Chaleta



Chalina (Spanish) Form ofRosalina, meaning “resem-bling a gentle horse /resembling the beautifuland meaningful flower”Chalinah, Chalyna, Chaleena,Chalena, Charo, Chaliena,Chaleina, Chaleana

Chameli (Hindi)Resembling jasmineChamelie, Chamely, Chameley,Chamelee, Chamelea,Chameleah, Chameleigh

Chan (Sanskrit) A shiningwoman

Chana (Hebrew) Form ofHannah, meaning “havingfavor and grace”Chanah, Channa,Chaanach, Chaanah,Chanach, Channah

Chance (American) Onewho takes risksChanci, Chancie, Chancee,Chancea, Chanceah,Chancy, Chancey

Chanda (Sanskrit) Anenemy of evilChandy, Chaand, Chand,Chandey, Chandee, Chandi,Chandie, Chandea

Chandra (Hindi) Of themoon; another name forthe goddess DeviChandara, Chandria,Chaundra, Chandrea,Chandreah

Chanel (French) From thecanal; a channelChanell, Chanelle, Channelle,Chenelle, Chenel, Chenell

Channary (Cambodian) Ofthe full moonChannarie, Channari,Channarey, Channaree,Chantrea, Chantria

Chantrice (French) A singerChantryce, Chantrise, Chantryse

Chapawee (Native American)Resembling a beaverChapawi, Chapawie,Chapawy, Chapawey,Chapawea, Chapaweah

Charbonnet (French) Agiving and loving womanCharbonay, Charbonaye,Charbonae, Charbonai,Charbonnay, Charbonnae,Charbonnai

Charisma (Greek) Blessedwith charmCharismah, Charizma,Charizmah, Charysma,Charyzma, Karisma

Charlesia (American)Feminine form of Charles;small, strong womanCharlesiah, Charlesea,Charleseah, Charlsie, Charlsi,Charlsy, Charlsey, Charlsee

Charlshea (American)Filled with happinessCharlsheah, Charlshia,Charlshiah

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Charnee (American) Filledwith joyCharny, Charney, Charnea,Charneah, Charni, Charnie

Charnesa (American) Onewho gets attentionCharnesah, Charnessa,Charnessah

Charsetta (American) Anemotional womanCharsett, Charsette,Charset, Charsete, Charseta

Chartra (American) Aclassy ladyChartrah

Charu (Hindi) One who isgorgeousCharoo, Charou

Charumat (Hindi) An intel-ligent and beautiful womanCharoomat, Charoumat

Chasia (Hebrew) One whois protected; shelteredChasiah, Chasea, Chaseah,Chasya, Chasyah

Chasidah (Hebrew) A reli-gious woman; piousChasida, Chasyda,Chasydah

Chateria (Vietnamese)Born beneath the moon-lightChateriah, Chaterea,Chatereah, Chateriya,Chateriyah

Chavi (Egyptian) A pre-cious daughterChavie, Chavy, Chavey,Chavee, Chavea, Chaveah

Chavon (Hebrew) A giverof lifeChavonne, Chavonn,Chavona, Chavonna

Chazona (Hebrew) AprophetessChazonah, Chazonna,Chazonnah

Cheche (African) A smallwoman

Chedra (Hebrew) Filledwith happinessChedrah

Cheer (American) Filledwith joyCheere

Cheifa (Hebrew) From asafe harborCheifah, Cheiffa, Cheiffah

Chekia (American) Asaucy womanCheekie, Checki, Checkie,Checky, Checkey, Checkee,Checkea, Checkeah

Chelone (English)Resembling a floweringplant

Chelsea (English) Fromthe landing place for chalkChelcie, Chelsa, Chelsee,Chelseigh, Chelsey, Chelsi,Chelsie, Chelsy



Chemarin (French) A darkbeautyChemarine, Chemaryn,Chemareen, Chemarein,Chemarien

Chemda (Hebrew) Acharismatic womanChemdah

Chenille (American) Asoft-skinned womanChenill, Chenil, Chenile,Chenilla, Chenila

Chephzibah (Hebrew) Herfather’s delight

Cherika (French) One whois dearChericka, Cheryka,Cherycka, Cherieka,Cheriecka, Chereika,Chereicka, Cheryka

Cherry (English)Resembling a fruit-bearingtreeCherrie, Cherri, Cherrey,Cherree, Cherrea, Cherreah

Chesney (English) Onewho promotes peaceChesny, Chesni, Chesnie,Chesnea, Chesneah,Chesnee

Cheyenne (NativeAmerican) UnintelligiblespeakerChayanne, Cheyane,Cheyene, Shayan, Shyann

Chiante (Italian)Resembling the wineChianti, Chiantie, Chiantee,Chianty, Chiantey, Chiantea

Chiara (Italian) Daughterof the lightChiarah, Chiarra, Chiarrah

Chiba (Hebrew) One wholoves and is lovedChibah, Cheeba, Cheebah,Cheiba, Cheibah, Chieba,Chiebah, Cheaba

Chickoa (Native American)Born at daybreakChickoah, Chikoa, Chikoah

Chidi (Spanish) One whois cheerfulChidie, Chidy, Chidey,Chidee, Chidea, Chideah

Chidori (Japanese)Resembling a shorebirdChidorie, Chidory,Chidorey, Chidorea,Chidoreah, Chidoree

Chikira (Spanish) A talent-ed dancerChikirah, Chikiera,Chikierah, Chikeira,Chikeirah, Chikeera,Chikeerah, Chikyra

Chiku (African) A talkativegirl

Chinara (African) GodreceivesChinarah, Chinarra,Chinarrah

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Chinue (African) God’sown blessingChinoo, Chynue, Chynoo

Chiriga (African) One whois triumphantChyriga, Chyryga, Chiryga

Chislaine (French) A faith-ful womanChislain, Chislayn,Chislayne, Chislaen,Chislaene, Chyslaine,Chyslain, Chyslayn

Chitsa (Native American)One who is fairChitsah, Chytsa, Chytsah

Chizoba (African) Onewho is well-protectedChizobah, Chyzoba,Chyzobah

★Chloe (Greek) A flourish-ing woman; bloomingClo, Cloe, Cloey, Chloë

Cho (Japanese) Resemblinga butterfly

Chofa (Polish) An able-bodied womanChofah, Choffa, Choffah

Christina (English)Follower of ChristChristinah, Cairistiona,Christine, Christin,Christian, Christiana,Christiane, Christianna,Kristina

Chuki (African) Born dur-ing an unpleasant timeChukie, Chuky, Chukey,Chukee, Chukea, Chukeah

Chula (Native American)Resembling a colorfulflowerChulah, Chulla, Chullah

Chulda (Hebrew) One whocan tell fortunesChuldah

Chun (Chinese) Born dur-ing the spring

Chyou (Chinese) Bornduring autumn

Ciara (Irish) A dark beautyCeara, Ciaran, Ciarra,Ciera, Cierra, Ciere, Ciar,Ciarda

Cidrah (American) Onewho is unlike othersCidra, Cydrah, Cydra

Cinnamon (American)Resembling the reddish-brown spiceCinnia, Cinnie

Ciona (American) Onewho is steadfastCionah, Cyona, Cyonah

Claennis (Anglo-Saxon)One who is pureClaenis, Claennys, Claenys,Claynnis, Claynnys,Claynys, Claynyss



Clancey (American) Alight-hearted womanClancy, Clanci, Clancie,Clancee, Clancea, Clanceah

★Clara (Latin) One who isfamously brightClarie, Clarinda, Clarine,Clarita, Claritza, Clarrie,Clarry, Clarabelle, Claire,Clarice

Clarice (French) A famouswoman; also a form ofClara, meaning “one whois famously bright”Claressa, Claris, Clarisa,Clarise, Clarisse, Claryce,Clerissa, Clerisse

Claudia (Latin / German /Italian) One who is lameClaudelle, Gladys

Clelia (Latin) A gloriouswomanCloelia, Cleliah, Clelea,Cleleah, Cloeliah, Cloelea,Cloeleah

Clementine (French)Feminine form of Clement;one who is mercifulClem, Clemence, Clemency,Clementia, Clementina,Clementya, Clementyna,Clementyn

Cleodal (Latin) A gloriouswomanCleodall, Cleodale, Cleodel,Cleodell, Cleodelle

Cleopatra (Greek) Afather’s glory; of the royalfamilyClea, Cleo, Cleona, Cleone,Cleonie, Cleora, Cleta,Cleoni

Clever (American) Onewho is quick-witted andsmart

Cloris (Greek) A flourish-ing woman; in mythology,the goddess of flowersClores, Clorys, Cloriss,Clorisse, Cloryss, Clorysse

Cloud (American) A light-hearted womanCloude, Cloudy, Cloudey,Cloudee, Cloudea,Cloudeah, Cloudi, Cloudie

Clydette (American)Feminine form of Clyde,meaning “from the river”Clydett, Clydet, Clydete,Clydetta, Clydeta

Clymene (Greek) Inmythology, the mother ofAtlas and PrometheusClymena, Clymyne,Clymyn, Clymyna,Clymeena, Clymeina,Clymiena, Clymeana

Clytie (Greek) The lovelyone; in mythology, anymph who was changedinto a sunflowerClyti, Clytee, Clyty, Clytey,Clyte, Clytea, Clyteah

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Co (American) A jovialwomanCoe

Coahoma (Native American)Resembling a panther

Coby (Hebrew) Feminineform of Jacob; the supplanterCobey, Cobi, Cobie, Cobee,Cobea, Cobeah

Cochava (Hebrew) Havinga starlike qualityCochavah, Cochavia,Cochavea, Cochaviah,Cochaveah

Coffey (American) A lovelywomanCoffy, Coffe, Coffee, Coffea,Coffeah, Coffi, Coffie

Coira (Scottish) Of thechurning watersCoirah, Coyra, Coyrah

Colanda (American) Form ofYolanda, meaning “resem-bling the violet flower”Colande, Coland, Colana,Colain, Colaine, Colane,Colanna, Corlanda

Cole (English) A swarthywoman; having coal-black hairCol, Coal, Coale, Coli,Colie, Coly, Coley, Colee

Colemand (American) AnadventurerColmand, Colemyan,Colemyand, Colmyan,Colmyand

Colette (French) Victory ofthe peopleCollette, Kolette

Coligny (French) Womanfrom CologneColigney, Colignie, Coligni,Colignee, Colignea,Coligneah

Colisa (English) A delight-ful young womanColisah, Colissa, Colissah,Colysa, Colysah, Colyssa,Colyssah

Colola (American) A victo-rious womanColo, Cola

Comfort (English) Onewho strengthens orsoothes othersComforte, Comfortyne,Comfortyna, Comforteene,Comforteena, Comfortene,Comfortena, Comfortiene

Conary (Gaelic) A wisewomanConarey, Conarie, Conari,Conaree, Conarea,Conareah

Concordia (Latin) Peaceand harmony; in mytholo-gy, goddess of peaceConcordiah, Concordea,Concord, Concorde,Concordeah



Coneisha (American) Agiving womanConeishah, Coniesha,Conieshah, Conysha,Conyshah, Coneesha,Coneeshah, Coneasha

Constanza (American)One who is strong-willedConstanzia, Constanzea

Consuela (Spanish) Onewho provides consolationConsuelia, Consolata,Consolacion, Chela,Conswela, Conswelia,Conswelea, Consuella

Contessa (Italian) A titledwoman; a countessCountess, Contesse,Countessa, Countesa, Contesa

Cooper (English) One whomakes barrelsCouper

Copper (American) A red-headed womanCoper, Coppar, Copar

Coppola (Italian) A theatri-cal womanCopola, Copolla, Coppolla,Coppo, Copla

Coral (English) Resemblingthe semiprecious seagrowth; from the reefCoralee, Coralena, Coralie,Coraline, Corallina,Coralline, Coraly, Coralyn

Corazon (Spanish) Of theheartCorazana, Corazone,Corazona

Cordelia (Latin) A good-hearted woman; a womanof honestyCordella, Cordelea, Cordilia,Cordilea, Cordy, Cordie,Cordi, Cordee

Corey (Irish) From the hol-low; of the churning watersCory, Cori, Coriann,Corianne, Corie, Corri,Corrianna, Corrie

Corgie (American) Ahumorous womanCorgy, Corgey, Corgi,Corgee, Corgea, Corgeah

Coriander (Greek) Aromantic woman; resem-bling the spiceCoryander, Coriender,Coryender

Corinthia (Greek) Awoman of CorinthCorinthiah, Corinthe,Corinthea, Corintheah,Corynthia, Corynthea,Corynthe

Corky (American) An ener-getic young womanCorki, Corkey, Corkie,Corkee, Corkea, Corkeah

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Cornelia (Latin) Feminineform of Cornelius; refer-ring to a hornCornalia, Corneelija,Cornela, Cornelija,Cornelya, Cornella,Cornelle, Cornie

Cota (Spanish) A livelywomanCotah, Cotta, Cottah

Coty (French) From theriverbankCotey, Coti, Cotie, Cotee,Cotea, Coteah

Courtney (English) A cour-teous woman; courtlyCordney, Cordni, Cortenay,Corteney, Cortland, Cortnee,Cortneigh, Cortney, Courteney

Covin (American) Anunpredictable womanCovan, Coven, Covyn, Covon

Coy (English) From thewoods, the quiet placeCoye, Coi

Cree (Native American) Atribal nameCrei, Crey, Crea, Creigh

Creirwy (Welsh) One whois lucky

Creola (American)Daughter of Americanbirth but European heritageCreole, Creolla, Criole,Criola, Criolla, Cryola,Cryolla

Cressida (Greek) The gold-en girl; in mythology, awoman of TroyCressa, Criseyde, Cressyda,Crissyda

Criselda (American) Formof Griselda, meaning “agray-haired battle maid; onewho fights the dark battle”Cricelda, Cricely, Crisel,Criseldis, Crisella, Criselle,Criselly, Crishelda

Crishona (American) Abeautiful womanCrishonah, Cryshona,Cryshonah, Crishonna,Crishonnah, Cryshonna,Cryshonnah

Crisiant (Welsh) As clearas a crystalCrisiante, Crisianta,Crysiant, Crysyant,Crysianta, Crysiante,Crysyanta, Crysyante

Cristos (Greek) A dedicat-ed and faithful womanCrystos, Christos, Chrystos

Cullodina (Scottish) Fromthe mossy groundCullodena, Culodina,Culodena, Cullodyna,Culodyna

Cushaun (American) Anelegant ladyCushawn, Cusean,Cushauna, Cushawna,Cuseana, Cooshaun,Cooshauna, Cooshawn



Cwen (English) A royalwoman; queenlyCwene, Cwenn, Cwenne,Cwyn, Cwynn, Cwynne,Cwin, Cwinn

Cylee (American) A dar-ling daughterCyleigh, Cyli, Cylie, Cylea,Cyleah, Cyly, Cyley

Cyrene (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a maiden-huntressloved by ApolloCyrina, Cyrena, Cyrine,Cyreane, Cyreana, Cyreene,Cyreena

Czigany (Hungarian) Agypsy girl; one who movesfrom place to placeCziganey, Czigani,Cziganie, Cziganee,Cziganea, Cziganeah

DDacey (Irish) Womanfrom the southDaicey, Dacee, Dacia, Dacie,Dacy, Daicee, Daicy, Daci

Daffodil (French)Resembling the yellowflowerDaffodill, Daffodille,Dafodil, Dafodill, Dafodille,Daff, Daffodyl, Dafodyl

Dagmar (Scandinavian)Born on a glorious dayDagmara, Dagmaria,Dagmarie, Dagomar,Dagomara, Dagomar,Dagomaria, Dagmarr

Dahlia (Swedish) From thevalley; resembling theflowerDahlea, Dahl, Dahiana,Dayha, Daleia

Daira (Greek) One who iswell-informedDaeira, Danira, Dayeera

Daisy (English) Of the day’seye; resembling a flowerDaisee, Daisey, Daisi, Daisie,Dasie, Daizy, Daysi, Deysi

Dakota (Native American)A friend to allDakotah, Dakotta, Dakoda,Dakodah

Dalmace (Latin) Womanfrom Dalmatia, a region ofItalyDalma, Dalmassa, Dalmatia,Dalmase, Dalmatea

Dalmar (African) A versa-tile womanDalmarr, Dalmare,Dalmarre

Damali (Arabic) A beauti-ful visionDamalie, Damaly,Damaley, Damalee,Damaleigh, Damalea,Damaleah

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Damani (American) Of abright tomorrowDamanie, Damany,Damaney, Damanee,Damanea, Damaneah

Damaris (Latin) A gentlewomanDamara, Damaress,Damariss, Damariz,Dameris, Damerys,Dameryss, Damiris

Damian (Greek) One whotames or subdues othersDamiane, Daimen, Daimon,Daman, Damen, Dameon,Damiana, Damianna

Dana (English) Womanfrom DenmarkDaena, Daina, Danaca,Danah, Dane, Danet,Daney, Dania

★Danielle (Hebrew)Feminine form of Daniel;God is my judgeDaanelle, Danee, Danele,Danella, Danelle, Danelley,Danette, Daney

Daphne (Greek) Of thelaurel tree; in mythology, avirtuous woman trans-formed into a laurel treeto protect her from ApolloDaphna, Daphney, Daphni,Daphnie, Daffi, Daffie,Daffy, Dafna

Darby (English) Of thedeer parkDarb, Darbee, Darbey,Darbie, Darrbey, Darrbie,Darrby, Derby, Larby

Daria (Greek) Feminineform of Darius; possess-ing good fortune; wealthyDari, Darian, Dariane,Darianna, Dariele, Darielle,Darien, Darienne

Daring (American) Onewho takes risks; a boldwomanDaryng, Derring, Dering,Deryng

Darlene (English) Our lit-tle darlingDareen, Darla, Darleane,Darleen, Darleena,Darlena, Darlenny, Darlina

Darnell (English) A secre-tive womanDarnelle, Darnella, Darnae,Darnetta, Darnisha,Darnel, Darnele, Darnela

Daryn (Greek) Feminineform of Darin; a gift of GodDarynn, Darynne, Darinne,Daren, Darenn, Darene

Daw (Thai) Of the starsDawe

Dawn (English) Born at day-break; of the day’s first lightDawna, Dawne, Dawnelle,Dawnetta, Dawnette,Dawnielle, Dawnika, Dawnita



Day (American) A father’shope for tomorrowDaye, Dai, Dae

Daya (Hebrew) Resemblinga bird of preyDayah, Dayana, Dayanara,Dayania, Dayaniah,Dayanea, Dayaneah

Dayton (English) From thesunny townDayten, Daytan

Dea (Greek) Resembling agoddess

Debonnaire (French) Onewho is suave; nonchalantDebonair, Debonaire,Debonnayre, Debonayre,Debonaere, Debonnaere

Deborah (Hebrew)Resembling a bee; in theBible, a prophetessDebbera, Debbey, Debbi,Debbie, Debbra, Debby,Debee, Debera

Deidre (Gaelic) A broken-hearted or raging womanDeadra, Dede, Dedra,Deedra, Deedre, Deidra,Deirdre, Deidrie

Deiondre (American)From the lush valleyDeiondra, Deiondria,Deiondrea, Deiondriya

Dekla (Latvian) In mythol-ogy, a trinity goddessDecla, Deckla, Deklah,Decklah, Declah

Delaney (Irish / French)The dark challenger /from the elder-tree groveDelaina, Delaine, Delainey,Delainy, Delane, Delanie,Delany, Delayna

Delaware (English) Fromthe state of DelawareDelawair, Delaweir,Delwayr, Delawayre,Delawaire, Delawaer,Delawaere

Delling (Scandinavian) Onewho is sparkling and wittyDellyng, Delleng

Delta (Greek) From themouth of the river; thefourth letter of the GreekalphabetDellta, Deltah, Delltah

Delu (African) The soledaughterDelue, Deloo

Delyth (Welsh) A prettyyoung womanDelythe, Delith, Delithe

Demeter (Greek) Inmythology, the goddess ofthe harvestDemetra, Demitra, Demitras,Dimetria, Demetre,Demetria, Dimitra, Dimitre

Denali (Indian) A superiorwomanDenalie, Denaly, Denally,Denalli, Denaley, Denalee,Denallee, Denallie

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Dendara (Egyptian) Fromthe town on the riverDendera, Dendaria,Denderia, Dendarra

Denver (English) From thegreen valley

Derora (Hebrew) As freeas a birdDerorah, Derorra, Derorit,Drora, Drorah, Drorit,Drorlya, Derorice

Derry (Irish) From the oakgroveDerrey, Derri, Derrie,Derree, Derrea, Derreah

Deryn (Welsh) A birdlikewomanDerran, Deren, Derhyn,Deron, Derrin, Derrine,Derron, Derrynne

Desiree (French) One whois desiredDesaree, Desirae, Desarae,Desire, Desyre, Dezirae,Deziree, Desirat

★Destiny (English)Recognizing one’s certainfortune; fateDestanee, Destinee,Destiney, Destini, Destinie,Destine, Destina, Destyni

Deva (Hindi) A divine beingDevi, Daeva

Devera (Latin) In mytholo-gy, goddess of broomsDeverah

Devika (Indian) The littlegoddessDevicka, Devica, Devyka,Devycka, Devyca

Devon (English) From thebeautiful farmland; of thedivineDevan, Deven, Devenne,Devin, Devona, Devondra,Devonna, Devonne

Dextra (Latin) Feminineform of Dexter; one whois skillfulDex

Dharma (Hindi) The uni-versal law of orderDarma

Dhisana (Hindi) InHinduism, goddess ofprosperityDhisanna, Disana,Disanna, Dhysana,Dhysanna

Dhyana (Hindi) One whomeditates

★Diane (Latin) Of thedivine; in mythology, god-dess of the moon and thehuntDanne, Dayann, Dayanna,Dayanne, Deana, Deane,Deandra, Deann, Diana

Diata (African) Resemblinga lionessDiatah, Dyata, Diatta,Dyatah, Dyatta, Diattah,Dyattah



Didina (French) One whois desiredDideena, Dideina, Didiena,Dideana, Didyna

Dido (Latin) In mythology,the queen of Carthagewho committed suicideDydo

Didrika (German) Feminineform of Dietrich; the rulerof the peopleDiedericka, Diedricka,Diedrika, Dydrika, Didricka

Dielle (Latin) One whoworships GodDiele, Diell, Diella, Diela, Diel

Dimity (English)Resembling a sheer cottonfabricDimitee, Dimitey, Dimitie,Dimitea, Dimiteah, Dimiti

Dimona (Hebrew) Womanfrom the southDimonah, Dymona,Demona, Demonah,Dymonah

Disa (English) Resemblingan orchid

Discordia (Latin) In mythol-ogy, goddess of strifeDyscordia, Diskordia,Dyskordia

Diti (Hindi) In Hinduism,an earth goddessDyti, Ditie, Dytie, Dity,Dyty, Ditey, Dytey, Ditee

Ditza (Hebrew) One whobrings joyDitzah, Diza, Dizah,Dytza, Dytzah, Dyza,Dyzah

Dolores (Spanish) Womanof sorrow; refers to theVirgin MaryDalores, Delora, Delores,Deloria, Deloris, Dolorcita,Dolorcitas, Dolorita

Domela (Latin) The lady ofthe houseDomella, Domele, Domelle,Domell, Domhnulla, Domel

Domina (Latin) An elegantladyDominah, Domyna,Domynah

Dominique (French)Feminine form ofDominic; born on theLord’s dayDomaneke, Domanique,Domenica, Domeniga,Domenique, Dominee,Domineek, Domineke

Doreen (French / Gaelic)The golden one / a brood-ing womanDorene, Doreyn, Dorine,Dorreen, Doryne, Doreena,Dore, Doirean

Dorma (Latin) One who issleepingDorrma, Dorrmah,Dormah

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Dorothy (Greek) A gift of GodDasha, Dasya, Dodie, Dody,Doe, Doll, Dolley, Dolli

Dove (American)Resembling a bird of peaceDuv

Drisana (Indian) Daughterof the sunDhrisana, Drisanna, Drysana,Drysanna, Dhrysana,Dhrisanna, Dhrysanna

Drury (French) One who isgreatly lovedDrurey, Druri, Drurie,Druree, Drurea, Drureah

Duana (Irish) Feminineform of Dwayne; little,dark oneDuane, Duayna, Duna,Dwana, Dwayna, Dubhain,Dubheasa

Duena (Spanish) One whoacts as a chaperone

Dumia (Hebrew) One whois silentDumiya, Dumiah,Dumiyah, Dumea, Dumeah

Duvessa (Irish) A darkbeautyDuvessah, Duvesa,Dubheasa, Duvesah

Dylan (Welsh) Daughter ofthe wavesDylana, Dylane, Dyllan,Dyllana, Dillon, Dillan,Dillen, Dillian

Dympna (Irish) Fawn; thepatron saint of the insaneDymphna, Dimpna,Dimphna

Dyre (Scandinavian) Onewho is dear to the heart

Dysis (Greek) Born at sunsetDysiss, Dysisse, Dysys,Dysyss, Dysysse

EEadlin (Anglo-Saxon) Borninto royaltyEadlinn, Eadlinne, Eadline,Eadlyn, Eadlynn, Eadlynne,Eadlina, Eadlyna

Eadrianne (American)One who stands outEadrian, Eadriann,Edriane, Edriana, Edrianna

Eara (Scottish) Womanfrom the eastEarah, Earra, Earrah, Earia,Earea, Earie, Eari, Earee

Earla (English) A greatleaderEarlah

Earna (English) Resemblingan eagleEarnah, Earnia, Earnea,Earniah, Earneah



Easter (American) Bornduring the religious holidayEastere, Eastre, Eastir,Eastar, Eastor, Eastera,Easteria, Easterea

Easton (American) Awholesome womanEastan, Easten, Eastun,Eastyn

Eathelin (English) Noblewoman of the waterfallEathelyn, Eathelinn,Eathelynn, Eathelina,Eathelyna, Ethelin, Ethelyn,Eathelen

Eathellreda (English) Anoble young womanEathelreda, Eathellredia,Eathellredea, Eathelredia,Eathelredea, Ethelreda,Ethellreda

Eber (Hebrew) One whomoves beyond

Ebere (African) One whoshows mercyEberre, Ebera, Eberia,Eberea, Eberria, Eberrea,Ebiere, Ebierre

Ebony (Egyptian) A darkbeautyEboni, Ebonee, Ebonie,Ebonique, Eboney, Ebonea,Eboneah

Ebrel (Cornish) Born dur-ing the month of AprilEbrell, Ebrele, Ebrelle, Ebriel,Ebriell, Ebriele, Ebrielle

Ebrill (Welsh) Born in AprilEbrille, Ebril, Evril, Evrill,Evrille

Edalene (Gaelic) A queenlywoman; one who is nobleEdaleen, Edaleene, Edalena,Edaleena, Edalyne,Edalyna, Edaline, Edalina

Edana (Irish) Feminine formof Aidan; a fiery womanEdanah, Edanna, Ena,Ethna, Eithna, Etney,Eideann, Eidana

Edna (Hebrew) One whobrings pleasure; a delightEdnah, Edena, Edenah

Edolia (Teutonic) Awoman of good humorEdoliah, Edolea, Edoleah,Edoli, Edolie, Edoly, Edoley,Edolee

Edra (English) A powerfuland mighty womanEdrah, Edrea, Edreah,Edria, Edriah

Eduarda (Portugese)Feminine form of Edward;a wealthy protectorEduardia, Eduardea,Edwarda, Edwardia,Edwardea, Eduardina,Eduardyna, Edwardina

Edurne (Basque) Feminineform of Edur; woman ofthe snowEdurna, Edurnia, Edurnea,Edurniya

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Efterpi (Greek) A maidenwith a pretty faceEfterpie, Efterpy, Efterpey,Efterpee, Efterpea, Efterpeah

Egan (American) A whole-some womanEgann, Egen, Egun, Egon

Egberta (English) Feminineform of Egbert; wieldingthe shining swordEgbertha, Egbertina,Egbertyna, Egberteena,Egbertyne, Egberteene,Egbertine

Egeria (Latin) A wise coun-selor; in mythology, awater nymphEgeriah, Egerea, Egereah,Egeriya, Egeriyah

Eglah (Hebrew)Resembling a heiferEgla, Eglon, Eglona, Eglia,Egliah, Eglea, Egleah

Egzanth (American) Ayellow-haired womanEgzanthe, Egzantha,Egzanthia, Egzanthea,Egzanthiya, Egzanthya

Eileen (Gaelic) Form ofEvelyn, meaning “a bird-like woman”Eila, Eileene, Eilena, Eilene,Eilin, Eilleen, Eily, Eilean

Eiluned (Welsh) An idolworshipperLuned

Eilwen (Welsh) One with afair browEilwenne, Eilwin, Eilwinne,Eilwyn, Eilwynne

Eirene (Greek) Form ofIrene, meaning “a peace-ful woman”Eireen, Eireene, Eiren, Eir,Eireine, Eirein, Eirien, Eiriene

Eires (Greek) A peacefulwomanEiress, Eiris, Eiriss, Eirys, Eiryss

Eirian (Welsh) One who isbright and beautifulEiriann, Eiriane, Eiriana,Eirianne, Eirianna

Ekron (Hebrew) One whois firmly rootedEckron, Ecron

Elaine (French) Form of Helen,meaning “the shining light”Ellaine, Ellayne, Elaina,Elayna, Elayne, Elaene,Elaena, Ellaina

Elana (Hebrew) From theoak treeElanna, Elanah, Elanie, Elani,Elany, Elaney, Elanee, Elan

Elata (Latin) A high-spiritedwomanElatah, Elatta, Elattah, Elatia,Elatea, Elatiah, Elateah

Elath (Hebrew) From thegrove of treesElathe, Elatha, Elathia,Elathea



Eldora (Greek) A gift ofthe sunEleadora, Eldorah, Eldorra,Eldoria, Eldorea

Eldoris (Greek) Woman ofthe seaEldorise, Eldoriss, Eldorisse,Eldorys, Eldoryss, Eldorysse

Eldreda (English) Feminineform of Eldred; one whoprovides wise counselEldredah, Eldrida, Eldridah,Eldryda, Eldrydah, Eldride,Eldrede, Eldreada

Eleacie (American) Onewho is forthrightEleaci, Eleacy, Eleacey,Eleacee, Eleacea

Eleanor (Greek) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Eleanora, Eleni, Eleonora,Eleonore, Elinor, Elnora,Eleanore, Elinora, Nora

Eleftheria (Greek) Anindependent woman; onewho is freeEleftheriah, Eleftherea,Elefthereah, Elefteria,Elefteriah, Elefterea,Eleftereah, Elepheteria

Elena (Spanish) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Elenah, Eleena, Eleenah,Elyna, Elynah, Elina,Elinah, Eleni

Elica (German) One who isnobleElicah, Elicka, Elika, Elyca,Elycka, Elyka, Elsha, Elsje

Elida (English) Resemblinga winged creatureElidah, Elyda, Eleeda,Eleda, Elieda, Eleida,Eleada

Elidad (Hebrew) Loved byGodElidada, Elidade, Elydad,Elydada, Elydade

Elika (Hebrew) God willjudgeElikah, Elyka, Elicka,Elycka, Elica, Elyca

Eliphal (Hebrew) Deliveredby GodEliphala, Eliphall,Eliphalla, Eliphelet,Elipheleta

Elita (Latin) The chosenoneElitah, Elyta, Elytah, Eleta,Eletah, Elitia, Elitea, Electa

★TElizabeth (Hebrew) MyGod is bountiful; God’spromiseLiz, Elisabet, Elisabeth,Elisabetta, Elissa, Eliza,Elizabel, Elizabet, Elsa, Beth,Babette, Libby, Lisa, Tetty

★TElla (German) From aforeign landElle, Ellee, Ellesse, Elli,Ellia, Ellie, Elly, Ela

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Ellan (American) A coywomanEllane, Ellann

Ellen (English) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Elin, Elleen, Ellena, Ellene,Ellyn, Elynn, Elen, Ellin

Ellenweorc (Anglo-Saxon)A woman known for hercourage

Ellery (English) Form ofHilary, meaning “a cheer-ful woman”Ellerey, Elleri, Ellerie,Elleree, Ellerea, Ellereah

Ellette (English)Resembling a little elfEllett, Ellete, Elette, Elete,Elletta, Elleta, Eleta, Ellet

Ellyanne (American) Ashining and graciouswomanEllianne, Ellyanna,Ellianna, Ellyann, Elliann,Ellyan, Ellian

Elma (German) HavingGod’s protectionElmah

Elpida (Greek) Feminineform of Elpidius; filledwith hopeElpidah, Elpyda, Elpeeda,Elpieda, Elpeida, Elpeada,Espe, Elpydah

Elrica (German) A great rulerElricah, Elrika, Elrikah,Elryca, Elrycah, Elryka,Elrykah, Elrick

Eltekeh (Hebrew) A God-fearing womanElteke, Elteckeh, Eltecke

Elton (American) A spon-taneous womanElten, Eltan, Eltin, Eltyn, Eltun

Elvia (Irish) A friend of theelvesElva, Elvie, Elvina, Elvinia,Elviah, Elvea, Elveah, Elvyna

Elvira (Latin) A truthfulwoman; one who can betrustedElvera, Elvita, Elvyra,Elvirah, Elvyrah, Elwira

Elyse (English) BlissfulElice, Elise, Elle, Elissa, Ilyse

Ema (Polynesian / German)One who is greatly loved /a serious woman

Ember (English) A low-burning fireEmbar, Embir, Embyr

Emiko (Japanese) A childblessed with beautyEmyko

★TEmily (Latin) An industri-ous and hardworking womanEmilee, Emilie, Emilia,Emelia, Emileigh, Emeleigh,Emeli, Emelie



★TEmma (German) Onewho is complete; a univer-sal womanEmmy, Emmajean,Emmalee, Emmi, Emmie,Emmaline, Emelina,Emeline

Emmylou (American) Auniversal rulerEmmilou, Emmielou,Emylou, Emilou, Emielou

Ena (Irish) A fiery and pas-sionate womanEnah, Enat, Eny, Enya

Encarnacion (Spanish)Refers to the Incarnationfestival

Engelbertha (German) Aluminous angelEngelberta, Engelberthe,Engelberte, Engelbertine,Engelbertina, Engelberteena,Engelberteen, Engelbertyna

Engracia (Spanish) Agraceful womanEngraciah, Engracea,Engraceah

Enslie (American) Anemotional womanEnsli, Ensley, Ensly, Enslee,Enslea, Ensleigh

Eolande (Gaelic)Resembling the violetflowerEoland, Eolanda, Eolandia,Eolandea

Ephah (Hebrew) Womanof sorrowEpha, Ephia, Ephea,Ephiah, Epheah

Ephesus (Hebrew) Fromthe desired place

Eranthe (Greek) As deli-cate as a spring flowerErantha, Eranth, Eranthia,Eranthea

Erasta (African) A peace-ful woman

Ercilia (American) Onewho is frankErciliah, Ercilea, Ercileah,Ercilya, Ercilyah, Erciliya,Erciliyah

Erendira (Spanish)Daughter born into royaltyErendirah, Erendiria,Erendirea, Erendyra,Erendyria, Erendyrea,Erendeera, Erendiera

Erica (Scandinavian /Latin) Feminine form ofEric; ever the ruler /resembling heatherErika, Ericka, Erikka, Eryka,Erike, Ericca, Erics, Eiric,Rica

Erimentha (Greek) Adevoted protectorErimenthe, Erimenthia,Erimenthea

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★Erin (Gaelic) Womanfrom IrelandErienne, Erina, Erinn,Erinna, Erinne, Eryn,Eryna, Erynn, Arin

Eriphyle (Greek) Inmythology, the mother ofAlcmaeonEriphile, Erifyle, Erifile

Ernestina (German)Feminine form of Ernest;one who is determined;seriousErnesta, Ernestine, Ernesha,Erna, Ernestyne, Ernestyna,Ernesztina, Earnestyna

Esdey (American) A warmand caring womanEssdey, Esdee, Esdea, Esdy,Esdey, Esdi, Esdie, Esday

Eshah (African) An exu-berant womanEsha

Eshe (African) Giver of lifeEshey, Eshay, Esh, Eshae,Eshai

Esinam (African) God hasheardEsiname, Esynam,Esinama, Esynama,Esinamia, Esinamea

Esme (French) Anesteemed womanEsmai, Esmae, Esmay,Esmaye, Esmee

Esne (English) Filled withhappinessEsnee, Esney, Esnea, Esni,Esnie, Esny

Essence (American) Aperfumed womanEssince, Esense, Esince,Essynce, Esynce

Esthelia (Spanish) A shin-ing womanEstheliah, Esthelea,Estheleah, Esthelya,Esthelyah, Estheliya,Estheliyah

Esther (Persian)Resembling the myrtle leafEster, Eszter, Eistir, Eszti

Estrid (Norse) Form ofAstrid, meaning “one withdivine strength”Estread, Estreed, Estrad,Estri, Estrod, Estrud, Estryd,Estrida

Etana (Hebrew) A strongand dedicated womanEtanah, Etanna, Etannah,Etania, Etanea, Ethana,Ethanah, Ethania

Etaney (Hebrew) One whois focusedEtany, Etanie, Etani,Etanee, Etanea

Etenia (Native American)One who is wealthy; pros-perousEteniah, Etenea, Eteneah,Eteniya, Eteniyah



Eternity (American)Lasting foreverEternitie, Eterniti, Eternitey,Eternitee, Eternyty, Eternyti,Eternytie, Eternytee

Ethna (Irish) A gracefulwomanEthnah, Eithne, Ethne,Eithna, Eithnah

Eudlina (Slavic) A gener-ous womanEudlinah, Eudleena,Eudleenah, Eudleana,Eudleanah, Eudlyna,Eudlynah

Eudocia (Greek) One whois esteemedEudociah, Eudocea,Eudoceah, Eudokia, Eudokea,Eudosia, Eudosea, Eudoxia

Eugenia (Greek) A well-born womanEugenie, Gina, Zenechka

Eulanda (American) A fairwomanEulande, Euland, Eulandia,Eulandea

Eunice (Greek) One whoconquersEunise, Eunyce, Eunis,Euniss, Eunyss, Eunysse

Euodias (Hebrew) A trav-eling womanEuodia, Euodeas, Euodea

Eurayle (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a GorgonEuryle, Euraile, Eurale,Eurael, Euraele

Eurybia (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a sea goddess andmother of Pallas, Perses,and AstraiosEurybiah, Eurybea,Eurybeah, Euryba, Eurybah

Eurynome (Greek) Inmythology, the mother ofthe GracesEurynomie, Eurynomi,Eurynomey, Eurynomee,Eurynomy, Eurynomea,Eurynomeah

Euvenia (American) Ahardworking womanEveniah, Evenea, Eveneah,Eveniya, Eveniyah

Eva (Hebrew) Giver of life;a lively womanEve, Evetta, Evette, Evia,Eviana, Evie, Evita, Eeva

Evadne (Greek) In mythol-ogy, daughter of Poseidonand mother of IamusEvadine, Evadna, Euadne,Euadna, Euadine

★Evelyn (German) A bird-like womanEvaleen, Evalina, Evaline,Evalyn, Evelin, Evelina,Eveline, Evelyne, Eileen

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Everilde (American) Agreat huntressEverild, Everilda, Everhilde,Everhild, Everhilda

Evline (French) One wholoves natureEvleen, Evleene, Evlean,Evleane, Evlene, Evlyn, Evlyne

FFadhiler (Arabic) A virtu-ous womanFadhyler, Fadheler,Fadheeler, Fadilah, Fadila,Fadillah, Fadyla, Fadylla

Faghira (Arabic)Resembling the jasmineflowerFaghirah, Fagira, Fagirah,Faghyra, Fagheera,Faaghira, Fagheara,Fagheira

Faida (Arabic) One who isbountifulFaide, Fayda, Fayde, Faeda,Faede

Faillace (French) A delicateand beautiful womanFaillase, Faillaise, Falace,Falase, Fallase, Fallace

Fairly (English) From thefar meadowFairley, Fairlee, Fairleigh,Fairli, Fairlie, Faerly, Faerli,Faerlie

★TFaith (English) Having abelief and trust in GodFaythe, Faithe, Faithful,Fayana, Fayanna, Fayanne,Fayane, Fayth

Fakhira (Arabic) A magnif-icent womanFakhirah, Fakhyra,Fakhyrah, Fakheera, Fakira,Fakirah, Fakeera, Fakyra

Fala (Native American)Resembling a crowFalah, Falla, Fallah

Falesyia (Spanish) Anexotic womanFalesyiah, Falesiya, Falesiyah

Fall (American) Born dur-ing the autumn seasonFalle

Fallon (Irish) A command-ing womanFallyn, Faline, Falinne,Faleen, Faleene, Falynne,Falyn, Falina

Falsette (American) A fan-ciful womanFalsett, Falset, Falsete,Falsetta, Falseta

Fang (Chinese) Pleasantlyfragrant



Fantasia (Latin) From thefantasy landFantasiah, Fantasea,Fantasiya, Fantazia,Fantazea, Fantaziya

Faqueza (Spanish) Aweakness

Farley (English) From thefern clearingFarly, Farli, Farlie, Farlee,Farleigh, Farlea, Farleah

Farrow (American) A narrow-minded womanFarow, Farro, Faro

Fate (Greek) One’s destinyFayte, Faite, Faete, Faet,Fait, Fayt

Fatima (Arabic) The per-fect womanFatimah, Fahima, Fahimah

Fatinah (Arabic) A capti-vating womanFatina, Fateena, Fateenah,Fatyna, Fatynah, Fatin,Fatine, Faatinah

Fausta (Italian) A luckylady; one who is fortunateFawsta, Faustina, Faustine,Faustyna, Faustyne,Fausteena, Fausteene,Fawstina

Fauve (French) An uninhib-ited and untamed woman

Favor (English) One whogrants her approvalFaver, Favar, Favorre

Fay (English) From the fairykingdom; a fairy or an elfFaye, Fai, Faie, Fae, Fayette,Faylinn, Faylyn, Faylynn

Fayina (Russian) An inde-pendent womanFayinah, Fayena, Fayeena,Fayeana, Fayiena, Fayeina

February (American) Bornin the month of FebruaryFebruari, Februarie, Februarey,Februaree, Februarea

Feechi (African) A womanwho worships GodFeechie, Feechy, Feechey,Feechee, Fychi, Fychie,Fychey, Fychy

Femay (American) Aclassy ladyFemaye, Femae, Femai

Femi (African) God loves meFemmi, Femie, Femy, Femey,Femee, Femea, Femeah

Femise (American) Onewho desires loveFemeese, Femease, Femice,Femeece, Femeace, Femmis,Femmys

Fenia (Scandinavian) Agold workerFeniah, Fenea, Feneah,Feniya, Feniyah, Fenya,Fenyah, Fenja

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Feo (Greek) A gift from GodFeeo

Fern (English) Resemblinga green shade-loving plantFerne, Fyrn, Fyrne, Furn,Furne

Fernilia (American) A suc-cessful womanFerniliah, Fernilea, Fernileah,Fernilya, Fernilyah

Feryal (Arabic) Possessingthe beauty of lightFeryall, Feryale, Feryalle

Fia (Portuguese / Italian /Scottish) A weaver / fromthe flickering fire / arisingfrom the dark of peaceFiah, Fea, Feah, Fya, Fiya,Fyah, Fiyah

Fianna (Irish) A warriorhuntressFiannah, Fiana, Fianne,Fiane, Fiann, Fian

Fielda (English) From thefieldFieldah, Felda, Feldah

Fife (American) Havingdancing eyesFyfe, Fifer, Fify, Fifey, Fifee,Fifea, Fifi, Fifie

Fifia (African) Born on aFridayFifiah, Fifea, Fifeah, Fifeea,Fifeeah

Filberta (English) Feminineform of Filibert; a verybrilliant womanFiliberta, Filbertha,Filibertha, Felabeorht,Felberta, Feliberta,Felbertha, Felibertha

Filipa (Spanish) Feminineform of Phillip; a friend ofhorsesFilipah, Filipina, Filipeena,Filipyna, Filippa, Fillipa,Fillippa

Filomena (Italian) Form ofPhilomena, meaning “afriend of strength”Filomina, Filomeena,Filomyna, Filomenia,Filominia, Filomeenia,Filomynia, Filomeana

Fina (English) Feminineform of Joseph; God willaddFinah, Feena, Fyna, Fifine,Fifna, Fifne, Fini, Feana

Findabair (Celtic) Havingfair eyebrows; in mytholo-gy, the daughter of MedbFindabaire, Finnabair,Finnabaire, Findabhair,Findabhaire, Findabayr,Findabayre, Findabare

Finnea (Gaelic) From thestream of the woodFinneah, Finnia, Fynnea,Finniah, Fynnia



Fiona (Gaelic) One who isfair; a white-shoulderedwomanFionna, Fione, Fionn, Finna,Fionavar, Fionnghuala,Fionnuala, Fynballa

Firdaus (Arabic) From thegarden in paradiseFirdaws, Firdoos

Flair (English) An elegantwoman of natural talentFlaire, Flare, Flayr, Flayre,Flaer, Flaere

Flame (American) A pas-sionate and fiery womanFlaym, Flayme, Flaime,Flaim, Flaem, Flaeme

Flamina (Latin) A piouswomanFlaminah, Flamyna,Flamynah, Flamiena,Flamienah, Flameina,Flameinah, Flameena

Flannery (Gaelic) From theflatlandsFlanery, Flanneri,Flannerie, Flannerey,Flannaree, Flannerea

Fleming (English) Womanfrom BelgiumFlemyng, Flemming,Flemmyng

Fleta (English) One who isswiftFletah, Flete, Fleda, Flita,Flyta

Flicky (American) A viva-cious young womanFlicki, Flickie, Flickea,Flickeah, Flickee, Flycki,Flyckie, Flyckee

Flirt (American) A playful-ly romantic womanFlyrt, Flirti, Flirtie, Flirty,Flirtey, Flirtea, Flirteah,Flirtee

Florence (Latin) A flour-ishing woman; a bloom-ing flowerFlorencia, Florentina,Florenza, Florentine,Florentyna, Florenteena,Florenteene, Florentyne

Florizel (English) A youngwoman in bloomFlorizell, Florizelle,Florizele, Florizel,Florizella, Florizela,Florazel, Florazell

Fluffy (American) A fun-loving young womanFluffey, Fluffi, Fluffea,Fluffeah, Fluffee, Fluffie

Fola (African) Woman ofhonorFolah, Folla, Follah

Fontenot (French) Onewho is special

Forest (English) A wood-land dwellerForrest

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Forever (American)Everlasting

Franchelle (Arabic) A cap-tivating womanFatina, Fateena, Fateenah,Fatyna, Fatynah, Fatin,Fatine, Faatinah

Frederica (German)Peaceful rulerFreda, Freida, Freddie, Rica

Freira (Spanish) A sisterFreirah, Freyira, Freyirah

Freydis (Norse) Womanborn into the nobilityFreydiss, Freydisse, Freydys,Fredyss, Fraidis, Fradis,Fraydis, Fraedis

Frodina (Teutonic) A wiseand beloved friendFrodinah, Frodyna,Frodeena, Frodine, Frodyne,Frodeen, Frodeene,Frodeana

Fuchsia (Latin) Resemblingthe flowerFusha, Fushia, Fushea,Fewsha, Fewshia, Fewshea

Fury (Greek) An enragedwoman; in mythology, awinged goddess who pun-ished wrongdoersFurey, Furi, Furie, Furee,Furea, Fureah

GGabbatha (Hebrew) Fromthe temple moundGabbathah, Gabbathe,Gabatha, Gabbathia,Gabbathea, Gabathia,Gabathea

★TGabrielle (Hebrew)Feminine form of Gabriel;heroine of GodGabriel, Gabriela, Gabriele,Gabriell, Gabriella,Gabriellen, Gabriellia, Gabrila

Gaira (Scottish) A petitewomanGayra, Gara, Gairia,Gairea, Gaera

Galena (Greek) Feminineform of Galen; one who iscalm and peacefulGalene, Galenah, Galenia,Galenea

Galiana (Arabic) The nameof a Moorish princessGalianah, Galianna,Galianne, Galiane, Galian,Galyana, Galyanna,Galyann

Galila (Hebrew) From therolling hillsGalilah, Gelila, Gelilah,Gelilia, Gelilya, Glila,Glilah, Galyla



Galilee (Hebrew) From thesacred seaGalileigh, Galilea, Galiley,Galily, Galili, Galilie

Galina (Russian) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Galinah, Galyna, Galynah,Galeena, Galeenah, Galine,Galyne, Galeene

Gamma (Greek) The thirdletter of the Greek alpha-betGammah

Garbi (Basque) One who ispure; cleanGarbie, Garby, Garbey,Garbee, Garbea, Garbeah

Gardenia (English)Resembling the sweet-smelling flowerGardeniah, Gardenea,Gardeneah, Gardeniya,Gardynia, Gardynea,Gardena, Gardyna

Garima (Indian) A womanof importanceGarimah, Garyma,Gareema, Garymah,Gareemah, Gareama,Gareamah, Gariema

Garnet (English)Resembling the dark-redgemGarnette, Granata,Grenata, Grenatta

Gasha (Russian) One whois well-behavedGashah, Gashia, Gashea,Gashiah, Gasheah

Gath-rimmon (Hebrew)Refers to the pomegranatepress

Gavina (Latin) Feminineform of Gavin; resemblingthe white falcom; womanfrom GabioGavinah, Gaveena,Gaveenah, Gavyna,Gavynah, Gavenia,Gavenea, Gaveana

Gaza (Hebrew) Havinggreat strengthGazah, Gazza, Gazzah

Gazit (Hebrew) Of the cutstoneGiza, Gizah, Gisa, Gisah

Geila (Hebrew) One whobrings joy to othersGeela, Geelah, Geelan,Geilah, Geiliya, Geiliyah,Gelisa, Gellah

Gemma (Latin) As pre-cious as a jewelGemmalyn, Gemmalynn,Gem, Gema, Gemmaline,Jemma

Generosa (Spanish) Onewho is giving, generousGenerosah, Generose,Generosia, Generosea,Genera

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Genevieve (French) Whitewave; fair-skinnedGenavieve, Geneve, Geneveeve,Genevie, Genivee, Genivieve,Gennie, Genny, Jinelle

Genista (Latin) Resemblingthe broom plantGenistah, Geneesta,Ginista, Genysta, Ginysta,Gynysta, Geneasta,Geneista

Georgia (Greek) Feminineform of George; one whoworks the earth; a farmer;from the state of GeorgiaGeorgeann, Georgeanne,Georgina, Georgena,Georgene, Georgetta,Georgette, Georgiana, Jeorjia

Geranium (Latin)Resembling the flower; acraneGeranyum, Geranum

Gerardine (English)Feminine form of Gerard;one who is mighty with aspearGerarda, Gerardina,Gerardyne, Gererdina,Gerardyna, Gerrardene,Gerhardina, Gerhardine

Gerizim (Hebrew) Fromthe mountainsGerizima, Gerizime,Gerizimia, Gerizimea,Gerizym, Gerizyme,Gerizyma, Gerizymea

Gertrude (German) AdoredwarriorGeertruide, Geltruda,Geltrudis, Gert, Gerta, Gerte,Gertie, Gertina, Trudy

Gethsemane (Hebrew)Worker of the oil pressGethsemanie, Gethsemana,Gethsemani, Gethsemaney,Gethsemany, Gethsemanee,Gethsemanea

Gezana (Spanish) Refers tothe doctrine of incarnationGezanah, Gezanna,Gezania, Gezanea, Gezane,Gizana, Gizane, Gizania

Gibeah (Hebrew) Fromthe hill townGibea, Gibia, Gibiah,Gibeon, Gibeona, Gibeonea,Gibeonia, Gibeoneah

Gimbya (African)Daughter born to royalty;a princessGimbyah, Gimbiya,Gimbeya, Gimbaya,Gimbiyah, Gimbayah,Gimbeyah

Gina (Japanese / English)A silvery woman / form ofEugenia, meaning “a well-born woman”; form ofJean, meaning “God isgracious”Geana, Geanndra, Geena,Geina, Gena, Genalyn,Geneene, Genelle



Ginger (English) A livelywoman; resembling the spiceGingee, Gingie, Ginjer,Gingea, Gingy, Gingey, Gingi

Ginny (English) Form ofVirginia, meaning “onewho is chaste; virginal”Ginnee, Ginnelle, Ginnette,Ginnie, Ginnilee, Ginna,Ginney, Ginni

Giona (Italian) Resemblingthe bird of peaceGionah, Gionna, Gyona,Gyonna, Gionnah, Gyonah,Gyonnah

Giovanna (Italian)Feminine form ofGiovanni; God is graciousGeovana, Geovanna,Giavanna, Giovana,Giovani, Giovanni,Giovanie, Giovanee

Giselle (French) One whooffers her pledgeGisel, Gisela, Gisella, Jiselle

Gita (Hindi / Hebrew) A beau-tiful song / a good womanGitah, Geeta, Geetah,Gitika, Gatha, Gayatri,Gitel, Gittel

Gitana (Spanish) A gypsywomanGitanah, Gitanna,Gitannah, Gitane

Githa (Anglo-Saxon) A giftfrom GodGithah

Gizem (Turkish) A myste-rious womanGizim, Gizam, Gizym,Gizema, Gizima, Gizyma,Gizama

Gjalp (Norse) In mytholo-gy, a frost giantess

Gladys (Welsh) Form ofClaudia, meaning “onewho is lame”Gladdis, Gladdys, Gladi,Gladis, Gladyss, Gwladys,Gwyladyss, Gleda

Glenna (Gaelic) From thevalley between the hillsGleana, Gleneen, Glenene,Glenine, Glen, Glenn,Glenne, Glennene

Glenys (Welsh) A holywomanGlenice, Glenis, Glennice,Glennis, Glennys

Godfreya (German)Feminine form ofGodfrey; having the peaceof GodGodfredya, Gotfreya,Godafrid, Godafryd

Godiva (English) Gift fromGodGodivah, Godgifu, Godyva,Godyvah

Golda (English) Resemblingthe precious metalGoldarina, Goldarine,Goldee, Goldi, Goldie,Goldina, Goldy, Goldia

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Gordana (Serbian /Scottish) A proud woman /one who is heroicGordanah, Gordanna,Gordania, Gordaniya,Gordanea, Gordannah,Gordaniah, Gordaniyah

Gormghlaith (Irish)Woman of sorrowGormghlaithe, Gormley,Gormly, Gormlie, Gormli,Gormlee, Gormleigh

★TGrace (Latin) HavingGod’s favor; in mythology,the Graces were the per-sonification of beauty,charm, and graceGracee, Gracella, Gracelynn,Gracelynne, Gracey, Gracia,Graciana, Gracie

Granada (Spanish) Fromthe Moorish kingdomGranadda, Grenada,Grenadda

Greer (Scottish) Feminineform of Gregory; one whois alert and watchfulGrear, Grier, Gryer

Gregoria (Latin) Feminineform of Gregory; one whois alert and watchfulGregoriana, Gregorijana,Gregorina, Gregorine,Gregorya, Gregoryna,Gregorea, Gregoriya

Greip (Norse) In mytholo-gy, a frost giantess

Greta (German)Resembling a pearlGreeta, Gretal, Grete, Gretel,Gretha, Grethe, Grethel, Gretna

Grid (Norse) One who ispeaceful; in mythology, afrost giantessGryd

Grimhild (Norse) Inmythology, a witchGrimhilde, Grimhilda,Grimild, Grimilda, Grimilde

Griselda (German)A gray-haired battle maid; onewho fights the dark battleGrezelda, Grizelda, Criselda

Griswalda (German)Woman from the graywoodlandGriswalde, Grizwalda,Grizwalde, Griswald,Grizwald

Guadalupe (Spanish)From the valley of wolvesGuadelupe, Lupe, Lupita

Gudny (Swedish) One whois unspoiledGudney, Gudni, Gudnie,Gudne, Gudnee, Gudnea,Gudneah

Gudrun (Scandinavian) Abattle maidenGudren, Gudrid, Gudrin,Gudrinn, Gudruna,Gudrunn, Gudrunne,Guthrun



Guinevere (Welsh) Onewho is fair; of the whitewave; in mythology, KingArthur’s queenGuenever, Guenevere,Gueniver, Guenna,Guennola, Guinever,Guinna, Gwen

Guiseppina (Italian)Feminine form ofGuiseppe; the Lord willaddGiuseppyna, Giuseppa,Giuseppia, Giuseppea,Guiseppie, Guiseppia,Guiseppa, Giuseppina

Gula (Babylonian) Inmythology, a goddessGulah, Gulla, Gullah

Gulielma (German)Feminine form of Wilhelm;determined protectorGuglielma, Guillelmina,Guillielma, Gulielmina,Guillermina

Gulinar (Arabic)Resembling the pome-granateGulinare, Gulinear,Gulineir, Gulinara,Gulinaria, Gulinarea

Gullveig (Norse) Inmythology, a dark goddessGullveiga, Gullveige,Gulveig, Gulveiga, Gulveige

Gwawr (Welsh) Born withthe morning light

Gwendolyn (Welsh) Onewho is fair; of the whiteringGuendolen, Guendolin,Guendolinn, Guendolynn,Guenna, Gwen, Gwenda,Gwendaline, Wendy

Gwyneth (Welsh) Onewho is blessed with happi-nessGweneth, Gwenith,Gwenyth, Gwineth,Gwinneth, Gwinyth,Gwynith, Gwynna

Gytha (English) One whois treasuredGythah

HHabbai (Arabic) One whois much lovedHabbae, Habbay, Habbaye

Habiba (Arabic) Feminineform of Habib; one who isdearly loved; sweetheartHabibah, Habeeba,Habyba, Habieba, Habeiba,Habika, Habyka, Habicka

Hachi (Native American /Japanese) From the river /having good fortuneHachie, Hachee, Hachiko,Hachiyo, Hachy, Hachey,Hachikka

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Hadara (Hebrew) A spec-tacular ornament; adornedwith beautyHadarah, Hadarit, Haduraq,Hadarra, Hadarrah

Hadeel (Arabic) Resemblinga doveHadil, Hadyl, Hadeil,Hadiel, Hadeal

Hadiya (Arabic) A gift fromGod; a righteous womanHadiyah, Hadiyyah,Haadiyah, Haadiya,Hadeeya, Hadeeyah,Hadieya, Hadieyah

Hadlai (Hebrew) In a rest-ing state; one who hindersHadlae, Hadlay, Hadlaye

Hadley (English) From thefield of heatherHadlea, Hadleigh, Hadly,Hedlea, Hedleigh, Hedley,Hedlie, Hadlee

Hadria (Latin) From thetown in northern ItalyHadrea, Hadriana,Hadriane, Hadrianna,Hadrien, Hadrienne,Hadriah, Hadreah

Hafthah (Arabic) One whois protected by GodHaftha

Hagab (Hebrew)Resembling a grasshopperHagabah, Hagaba, Hagabe

Hagai (Hebrew) One whohas been abandonedHagae, Hagay, Hagaye,Haggai, Haggae, Hagie,Haggie, Hagi

Hagen (Irish) A youthfulwomanHagan, Haggen, Haggan

Haggith (Hebrew) Onewho rejoices; the dancerHaggithe, Haggyth,Haggythe, Hagith, Hagithe,Hagyth, Hagythe

Haidee (Greek) A modestwoman; one who is well-behavedHadee, Haydee, Haydy,Haidi, Haidie, Haydi,Haydie, Haidy

Haimati (Indian) A queenof the snow-coveredmountainsHaimatie, Haimaty,Haimatey, Haimatee,Haymati, Haymatie,Haymatee, Haimatea

Haimi (Hawaiian) Onewho searches for the truthHaimie, Haimy, Haimey,Haimee, Haymi, Haymie,Haymee, Haimea

Hakana (Turkish) Feminineform of Hakan; ruler ofthe people; an empressHakanah, Hakanna,Hakane, Hakann,Hakanne



Hakkoz (Hebrew) One whohas the qualities of a thornHakoz, Hakkoze, Hakoze,Hakkoza, Hakoza

Halak (Hebrew) One whois bald; smooth

Haleigha (Hawaiian) Bornwith the rising sunHaleea, Haleya, Halya

★THaley (English) Fromthe field of hayHailey, Hayle, Hailee,Haylee, Haylie, Haleigh,Hayley, Haeleigh

Hall (American) One whois distinguishedHaul

Hallie (Scandinavian,Greek, English) From thehall; woman of the sea;from the field of hayHalley, Hallie, Halle,Hallee, Hally, Halleigh,Hallea, Halleah

Halo (Latin) Having ablessed auraHaylo, Haelo, Hailo

Halsey (American) A play-ful womanHalsy, Halsee, Halsea,Halsi, Halsie, Halcie,Halcy, Halcey

Halyn (American) Aunique young womanHalynn, Halynne, Halin,Halinn, Halinne

Hamida (Arabic) One whogives thanksHamidah, Hamyda,Hameeda, Hameida,Hamieda, Hameada,Hamydah, Hameedah

Hammon (Hebrew) Of thewarm springs

Hamula (Hebrew)Feminine form of Hamul;spared by GodHamulah, Hamulla,Hamullah

Hana (Japanese / Arabic)Resembling a flower blos-som / a blissful womanHanah, Hanako

Hanan (Arabic) One whoshows mercy and compas-sion

Hang (Vietnamese) Of themoon

Hanika (Hebrew) A grace-ful womanHanikah, Haneeka,Haneekah, Hanyka,Hanykah, Haneika,Haneikah, Hanieka

Hanita (Indian) Favoredwith divine graceHanitah, Hanyta, Haneeta,Hanytah, Haneetah,Haneita, Haneitah,Hanieta

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Haniyah (Arabic) One whois pleased; happyHaniya, Haniyyah,Haniyya, Hani, Hanie,Hanee, Hany, Haney

★THannah (Hebrew)Having favor and grace; inthe Bible, mother ofSamuelHanalee, Hanalise, Hanna,Hanne, Hannele,Hannelore, Hannie,Hanny, Chana

Hanya (Aboriginal) Assolid as a stone

Happy (American) A joy-ful womanHappey, Happi, Happie,Happee, Happea

Hara (Hebrew) From themountainous landHarah, Harra, Harrah

Haradah (Hebrew) Onewho is filled with fearHarada

Harika (Turkish) A superi-or womanHarikah, Haryka, Hareeka,Harykah, Hareekah,Hareaka, Hareakah

Harimanti (Indian) Bornduring the springHarimantie, Harymanti,Harimanty, Harymanty,Harymantie, Harimantea,Harymantea

Hariti (Indian) In mytholo-gy, the goddess for theprotection of childrenHaritie, Haryti, Harytie,Haritee, Harytee, Haritea,Harytea

Harla (English) From thefieldsHarlah

Harley (English) From themeadow of the haresHarlea, Harlee, Harleen,Harleigh, Harlene, Harlie,Harli, Harly

Harrell (American) A greatleaderHarel, Harell, Harrel,Harelle, Harrelle

Harriet (German) Feminineform of Henry; ruler ofthe houseHarriett, Hanriette,Hanrietta, Harriette,Harrietta, Harrette,Harriot, Harriotte

Haruma (Hebrew)Feminine form of Harum;one who is elevated

Harva (English) A warriorof the army

Hasibah (Arabic)Feminine form of Hasib;one who is noble andrespectedHasiba, Hasyba, Hasybah,Haseeba, Haseebah,Haseiba, Haseibah,Hasieba



Hasina (African) One whois good and beautifulHasinah, Hasyna, Hasynah,Haseena, Haseenah,Hasiena, Hasienah, Haseina

Hatsu (Japanese) The first-born daughter

Haukea (Hawaiian) Of thewhite snowHaukia, Haukeah, Haukiah,Haukiya, Haukiyah

Haurana (Hebrew)Feminine form of Hauran;woman from the cavesHauranna, Hauranah,Haurann, Hauranne,Haurane

Havva (Turkish) A giver ofthe breath of lifeHavvah, Havvia, Havviah

Haya (Japanese / Hebrew)One who is quick and light /form of Havva, meaning “agiver of the breath of life”Hayah

Hayud (Arabic) From themountainHayuda, Hayudah,Hayood, Hayooda

Hazelelponi (Hebrew) Ashadowed womanHazelelponie, Hazelelpony,Hazelelponey, Hazelelponee,Hazelelponea

Heartha (Teutonic) A giftfrom Mother Earth

Heather (English)Resembling the evergreenflowering plantHether, Heatha, Heath,Heathe

Hecate (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a goddess of fertilityand witchcraftHekate

Heirnine (Greek) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Heirnyne, Heirneine,Heirniene, Heirneene,Heirneane

Hel (Norse) In mythology,the goddess of the deadHela, Helah

Helen (Greek) The shininglight; in mythology, Helenwas the most beautifulwoman in the worldHelene, Halina, Helaine,Helana, Heleena, Helena,Helenna, Hellen, Aleen,Elaine, Eleanor, Elena,Ellen, Galina, Heirnine,Helice, Leanna, Yalena

Helga (German) A holywoman; one who is suc-cessful

Helia (Greek) Daughter ofthe sunHeliah, Helea, Heleah,Heliya, Heliyah, Heller,Hellar

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Helice (Greek) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Helyce, Heleece, Heliece,Heleace

Helike (Greek) In mytholo-gy, a willow nymph whonurtured ZeusHelica, Helyke, Helika,Helyka, Helyca

Helle (Greek) In mythology,the daughter of Athamaswho escaped sacrifice onthe back of a golden ram

Helma (German) Form ofWilhelmina, meaning“determined protector”Helmah, Helmia, Helmea,Helmina, Helmyna,Helmeena, Helmine,Helmyne

Heloise (French) One whois famous in battleHelois, Heloisa, Helewidis

Hemanti (Indian) Bornduring the early winterHemantie, Hemanty,Hemantey, Hemantee,Hemantea

Hen (English) Resemblingthe mothering bird

Henrietta (German)Feminine form of Henry;ruler of the houseHenretta, Henrieta,Henriette, Henrika,Henryetta, Hetta, Hette,Hettie

Hephzibah (Hebrew) Sheis my delightHepsiba, Hepzibeth,Hepsey, Hepsie, Hepsy,Hepzibah, Hepsee, Hepsea

Herdis (Scandinavian) Abattle maidenHerdiss, Herdisse, Herdys,Herdyss, Herdysse

Hermelinda (Spanish)Bearing a powerful shieldHermelynda, Hermalinda,Hermalynda, Hermelenda,Hermalenda

Hermia (Greek) Feminineform of Hermes; a mes-senger of the godsHermiah, Hermea,Hermila, Hermilla,Hermilda, Herminia,Hermenia, Herma

Hermippe (Greek) Inmythology, the mother ofOrchomenusHermipe, Hermip, Hermipp

Hermona (Hebrew) Fromthe mountain peakHermonah, Hermonna,Hermonnah

Hernanda (Spanish) Onewho is daringHernandia, Hernandea,Hernandiya

Herra (Greek) Daughter ofthe earthHerrah



Hersala (Spanish) A lovelywomanHersalah, Hersalla,Hersallah, Hersalia,Hersaliah, Hersalea,Hersaleah

Hesiena (African) Thefirstborn of twinsHesienna, Hesienah,Heseina, Hasana, Hasanah,Hasanna, Hasane

Hesione (Greek) Inmythology, a Trojanprincess saved by Herculesfrom a sea monster

Hester (Greek) A starlikewomanHestere, Hesther, Hesta,Hestar

Heven (American) A pret-ty young womanHevin, Hevon, Hevun,Hevven, Hevvin, Hevvon,Hevvun

Hezer (Hebrew) A womanof great strengthHezir, Hezyr, Hezire,Hezyre, Hezere

Hiah (Korean) A brightwomanHeija, Heijah, Hia

Hiawatha (NativeAmerican) She whomakes riversHiawathah, Hyawatha,Hiwatha, Hywatha

Hibiscus (Latin) Resemblingthe showy flowerHibiskus, Hibyscus, Hibyskus,Hybiscus, Hybiskus,Hybyscus, Hybyskus

Hicks (American) A saucywomanHiks, Hycks, Hyks, Hicksi,Hicksie, Hicksee, Hicksy,Hicksey

Hide (Japanese) A superiorwomanHideyo

Hikmah (Arabic) Havinggreat wisdomHikmat, Hikma

Hilan (Greek) Filled withhappinesHylan, Hilane, Hilann,Hilanne, Hylane, Hylann,Hylanne

Hilary (Latin) A cheerfulwomanHillary, Hillery, Ellery

Hina (Polynesian) Inmythology, a dual goddesssymbolizing day and nightHinna, Henna, Hinaa,Hinah, Heena, Hena

Hind (Arabic) Owning agroup of camels; a wife ofMuhammedHynd, Hinde, Hynde

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Hinda (Hebrew)Resembling a doeHindah, Hindy, Hindey,Hindee, Hindi, Hindie,Hynda, Hyndy

Hiriwa (Polynesian) A sil-very woman

Hitomi (Japanese) Onewho has beautiful eyesHitomie, Hitomee,Hitomea, Hitomy, Hitomey

Holda (German) A secretivewoman; one who is hiddenHolde

Hollander (Dutch) Awoman from HollandHollynder, Hollender,Holander, Holynder,Holender, Hollande,Hollanda

Holly (English) Of theholly treeHolli, Hollie, Hollee, Holley,Hollye, Hollyanne, Holle,Hollea

Holton (American) Onewho is whimsicalHolten, Holtan, Holtin,Holtyn, Holtun

Holy (American) One whois pious or sacredHoley, Holee, Holeigh, Holi,Holie, Holye, Holea, Holeah

Hope (English) One whohas high expectationsthrough faith

Horem (Hebrew) One whois dedicated to GodHorema, Horemah, Horym,Horyma

Horonaim (Hebrew) Ofthe two cavernsHoronaima, Horonama,Horonayma, Horonayme,Horonaem, Horonaema

Hortensia (Latin) Womanof the gardenHartencia, Hartinsia,Hortencia, Hortense,Hortenspa, Hortenxia,Hortinzia, Hortendana

Hoshi (Japanese) One whoshines as brightly as a starHoshiko, Hoshie, Hoshee,Hoshy, Hoshey, Hoshiyo,Hoshea

Hourig (Slavic) A small,fiery woman

Hova (African) Born intothe middle class

Hoyden (American) Aspirited womanHoiden, Hoydan, Hoidan,Hoydyn, Hoidyn, Hoydin,Hoidin

Hudel (Scandinavian) Onewho is lovableHudell, Hudele, Hudelle,Hudela, Hudella

Hudes (Hebrew) Form ofJudith, meaning “ womanfrom Judea”



Hudson (English) One whois adventurous; an explorerHudsen, Hudsan, Hudsun,Hudsyn, Hudsin

Hueline (German) Anintelligent womanHuelene, Huelyne, Hueleine,Hueliene, Hueleene, Huleane

Huhana (Maori) Form ofSusannah, meaning“white lily”Huhanah, Huhanna,Huhanne, Huhann, Huhane

Humita (Native American)One who shells cornHumitah, Humyta, Humeeta,Humieta, Humeita, Humeata,Humytah, Humeetah

Hutena (Hurrian) In mythol-ogy, the goddess of fateHutenah, Hutenna,Hutyna, Hutina

Huwaidah (Arabic) Onewho is gentleHuwaydah, Huwaida,Huwayda, Huwaeda,Huwaedah

Huyen (Vietnamese) Awoman with jet-black hair

Hvergelmir (Norse) Inmythology, the wellspringof cold watersHvergelmire, Hvergelmira,Hvergelmeer, Hvergelmeera

Hydeira (Greek) Womanof the waterHydira, Hydyra, Hydeyra,Hydeera, Hydeara, Hydiera

Hygeia (Greek) In mythol-ogy, the goddess of healthHygia, Hygeiah, Hygea

Hypatia (Greek) An intel-lectually superior womanHypasia, Hypacia, Hypate

Hypermnestra (Greek) Inmythology, the mother ofAmphiareos

IIaneke (Hawaiian) God isgraciousIaneki, Ianekie, Ianeky,Ianekey, Ianekea, Ianekee

Ianthe (Greek) Resemblingthe violet flower; inmythology, a sea nymph, adaughter of OceanusIantha, Ianthia, Ianthina,Ianthyna, Ianthea,Ianthiya, Ianthya

Ibtesam (Arabic) One whosmiles oftenIbtisam, Ibtysam

Ibtihaj (Arabic) A delight;bringer of joyIbtehaj, Ibtyhaj

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Ida (Greek) One who is dili-gent; hardworking; inmythology, the nymph whocared for Zeus on Mount IdaIdania, Idaea, Idalee, Idaia,Idania, Idalia, Idalie, Idana

Idil (Latin) A pleasant womanIdyl, Idill, Idyll

Idoia (Spanish) Refers tothe Virgin MaryIdoea, Idurre, Iratze, Izazkun

Idona (Scandinavian) Afresh-faced womanIdonah, Idonna, Idonnah,Idonia, Idoniah, Idonea,Idoneah, Idonya

Idowu (African) Daughterborn after twins

Ife (African) One wholoves and is lovedIfeh, Iffe

Ignatia (Latin) A fierywoman; burning brightlyIgantiah, Ignacia, Ignazia,Iniga

Iheoma (Hawaiian) Liftedup by God

Ikeida (American) A spon-taneous womanIkeidah, Ikeyda, Ikeydah,Ikeda, Ikedah, Ikieda,Ikiedah, Ikeeda

Ilamay (French) From theislandIlamaye, Ilamai, Ilamae

Ilandere (American) MoonwomanIlander, Ilanderre, Ilandera,Ilanderra

Ilia (Greek) From theancient cityIliah, Ilea, Ileah, Iliya,Iliyah, Ilya, Ilyah

Ilisapesi (Tonga) Theblessed childIlisapesie, Ilysapesi,Ilysapesy, Ilisapesy,Ilisapesea, Ilysapesie,Ilysapesea

Ilithyia (Greek) In mythol-ogy, goddess of childbirthIlithya, Ilithiya, Ilithyiah

Ilma (German) Form ofWilhelmina, meaning“determined protector”Ilmah, Illma, Illmah

Ilori (African) A specialchild; one who is treasuredIllori, Ilorie, Illorie, Ilory,Illory, Ilorey, Illorey, Iloree

Ilta (Finnish) Born at nightIltah, Illta

Ilyse (German / Greek)Born into the nobility /form of Elyse, meaning“blissful”Ilysea, Ilysia, Ilysse, Ilysea

Imala (Native American)One who disciplines othersImalah, Imalla, Imallah,Immala, Immalla



Imanuela (Spanish) Afaithful womanImanuella, Imanuel,Imanuele, Imanuell

Imari (Japanese) Daughterof todayImarie, Imaree, Imarea,Imary, Imarey

Imelda (Italian) Warrior inthe universal battleImeldah, Imalda, Imaldah

Imperia (Latin) A majesticwomanImperiah, Imperea,Impereah, Imperial,Imperiel, Imperielle,Imperialle

Ina (Polynesian) In mythol-ogy, a moon goddessInah, Inna, Innah

Inaki (Asian) Having agenerous natureInakie, Inaky, Inakey,Inakea, Inakee

Inanna (Sumerian) A ladyof the sky; in mythology,goddess of love, fertility,war, and the earthInannah, Inana, Inanah,Inann, Inanne, Inane

Inara (Arabic) A heaven-sent daughter; one whoshines with lightInarah, Innara, Inarra,Innarra

Inari (Finnish / Japanese)Woman from the lake /one who is successfulInarie, Inaree, Inary,Inarey, Inarea, Inareah

Inaya (Arabic) One whocares for the well-being ofothersInayah, Inayat

Inca (Indian) An adventurerIncah, Inka, Inkah, Incka,Inckah

India (English) From theriver; woman from IndiaIndea, Indiah, Indeah,Indya, Indiya, Indee, Inda,Indy

Indiana (English) Fromthe land of the Indians;from the state of IndianaIndianna, Indyana,Indyanna

Indiece (American) Acapable womanIndeice, Indeace, Indeece,Indiese, Indeise, Indeese,Indease

Indigo (English)Resembling the plant; apurplish-blue dyeIndygo, Indeego

Indre (Hindi) Woman ofsplendor

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Ineesha (American) Asparkling womanIneeshah, Ineisha, Ineishah,Iniesha, Inieshah, Ineasha,Ineashah, Ineysha

Ingalls (American) Apeaceful woman

Ingegard (Scandinavian)Of the god Ing’s kingdomIngagard, Ingegerd,Ingagerd, Ingigard, Ingigerd

Ingelise (Danish) Havingthe grace of the god IngIngelisse, Ingeliss, Ingelyse,Ingelisa, Ingelissa, Ingelysa,Ingelyssa

Inghean (Scottish) Herfather’s daughterIngheane, Inghinn,Ingheene, Ingheen, Inghynn

Inis (Irish) Woman fromEnnisIniss, Inisse, Innis, Inys,Innys, Inyss, Inysse

Intisar (Arabic) One whois victorious; triumphantIntisara, Intisarah, Intizar,Intizara, Intizarah,Intisarr, Intysarr, Intysar

Iolanthe (Greek)Resembling a violet flowerIolanda, Iolanta, Iolantha,Iolante, Iolande, Iolanthia,Iolanthea

Iona (Greek) Woman fromthe islandIonna, Ioane, Ioann, Ioanne

Ionanna (Hebrew) Filledwith graceIonannah, Ionana, Ionann,Ionane, Ionanne

Ionia (Greek) Of the seaand islandsIonya, Ionija, Ioniah, Ionea,Ionessa, Ioneah, Ioniya

Iosepine (Hawaiian) Formof Josephine, meaning“God will add”Iosephine, Iosefa, Iosefena,Iosefene, Iosefina, Iosefine,Iosepha, Iosephe

Iowa (Native American) Ofthe Iowa tribe; from thestate of Iowa

Iphedeiah (Hebrew) Onewho is saved by the LordIphedeia, Iphedia, Iphedea,Iphidea, Iphidia, Iphideia

Iphigenia (Greek) Onewho is born strong; inmythology, daughter ofAgamemnonIphigeneia, Iphigenie,Iphagenia, Iphegenia,Iphegenie, Iphegeneia,Ifigenia, Ifegenia

Ipsa (Indian) One who isdesiredIpsita, Ipsyta, Ipseeta,Ipseata, Ipsah

Iratze (Basque) Refers tothe Virgin MaryIratza, Iratzia, Iratzea,Iratzi, Iratzie, Iratzy,Iratzey, Iratzee



Irem (Turkish) From theheavenly gardensIrema, Ireme, Iremia, Iremea

Irene (Greek) A peacefulwoman; in mythology, thegoddess of peaceIra, Irayna, Ireen, Iren,Irena, Irenea, Irenee, Irenka,Eirene

Ireta (Greek) One who issereneIretah, Iretta, Irettah, Irete,Iret, Irett, Ireta

Irma (German) A universalwomanIrmina, Irmine, Irmgard,Irmgarde, Irmagard,Irmagarde, Irmeena, Irmyna

Irodell (American) Apeaceful womanIrodelle, Irodel, Irodele,Irodella, Irodela

Irta (Greek) Resembling apearlIrtah

Irune (Basque) Refers tothe Holy TrinityIroon, Iroone, Iroun, Iroune

★TIsabel (Spanish) Form ofElizabeth, meaning “myGod is bountiful; God’spromise”Isabeau, Isabela, Isabele,Isabelita, Isabell, Isabella,Isabelle, Ishbel, Ysabel

Isadore (Greek) A giftfrom the goddess IsisIsadora, Isador, Isadoria,Isidor, Isidoro, Isidorus,Isidro, Isidora

Isana (German) A strong-willed womanIsanah, Isanna, Isane,Isann, Isanne, Isan

Isela (American) A givingwomanIselah, Isella, Isellah

Isha (Indian / Hebrew)The protector / a livelywomanIshah

Isleen (Gaelic) Form ofAisling, meaning “a dreamor vision; an inspiration”Isleene, Islyne, Islyn, Isline,Isleine, Isliene, Islene,Isleyne

Isolde (Celtic) A womanknown for her beauty; inmythology, the lover ofTristanIseult, Iseut, Isold, Isolda,Isolt, Isolte, Isota, Isotta

Isra (Arabic) One who trav-els in the eveningIsrah, Isria, Isrea, Israt

Itiah (Hebrew) One who iscomforted by GodItia, Iteah, Itea, Itiyah,Itiya, Ityah, Itya

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Itidal (Arabic) One who iscautiousItidalle, Itidall, Itidale

Itsaso (Basque) Woman ofthe oceanItasasso, Itassaso, Itassasso

Itxaro (Basque) One whohas hopeItxarro

Iudita (Hawaiian) Anaffectionate womanIuditah, Iudyta, Iudytah,Iudeta, Iudetah

Iuginia (Hawaiian) A high-born womanIuginiah, Iuginea,Iugineah, Iugynia,Iugyniah, Iugynea,Iugyneah, Iugenia

Ivory (English) Having acreamy-white complexion;as precious as elephanttusksIvorie, Ivorine, Ivoreen,Ivorey, Ivoree, Ivori,Ivoryne, Ivorea

Iwa (Japanese) Of strongcharacterIwah

Iwilla (American) She shallriseIwillah, Iwilah, Iwila, Iwylla,Iwyllah, Iwyla, Iwylah

Ixchel (Mayan) The rain-bow lady; in mythology,the goddess of the earth,moon, and healingIxchell, Ixchelle, Ixchela,Ixchella, Ixchal, Ixchall,Ixchalle, Ixchala

Iyabo (African) The moth-er is home

Izanne (American) Onewho calms othersIzann, Izane, Izana, Izan,Izanna

Izefia (African) A childlesswomanIzefiah, Izefya, Izefiya,Izephia, Izefa, Izepha,Izefea, Izephea

Izolde (Greek) One who isphilosophicalIzold, Izolda

JJaakkina (Finnish)Feminine form of Jukka;God is graciousJakkina, Jaakkinah,Jaakina, Jakina, Jakyna,Jakeena, Jadeana

Jacey (American) Form ofJacinda, meaning “resem-bling the hyacinth”Jacee, Jacelyn, Jaci, Jacine,Jacy, Jaicee, Jaycee, Jacie



Jacinda (Spanish)Resembling the hyacinthJacenda, Jacenia, Jacenta,Jacindia, Jacinna, Jacinta,Jacinth, Jacintha, Jacey

Jacqueline (French)Feminine form of Jacques;the supplanterJackie, Xaquelina, Jacalin,Jacalyn, Jacalynn, Jackalin,Jackalinne, Jackelyn,Jacketta, Jackette

Jaddua (Hebrew) One whois well-knownJadduah, Jadua, Jaduah

★TJade (Spanish) Resemblingthe green gemstoneJada, Jadeana, Jadee,Jadine, Jadira, Jadrian,Jadrienne, Jady, Jaden

Jaden (Hebrew / English)One who is thankful toGod / form of Jade, mean-ing “resembling the greengemstone”Jadine, Jadyn, Jadon,Jayden, Jadyne, Jaydyn,Jaydon, Jaydine

Jadwige (Polish) One whois protected in battleJadwyge, Jadwig, Jadwyg,Jadwiga, Jadwyga, Jadriga,Jadryga, Jadreega

Jadzia (Polish) A princess;born into royaltyJadziah, Jadzea, Jadzeah,Jadziya, Jadziyah, Jadzya,Jadzyah

Jae (English) Feminineform of Jay; resembling ajaybirdJai, Jaelana, Jaeleah,Jaeleen, Jaelyn, Jaenelle,Jaenette, Jaya

Jael (Hebrew) Resemblinga mountain goatJaella, Jaelle, Jayel, Jaela,Jaele, Jayil

Jaen (Hebrew) Resemblingan ostrichJaena, Jaenia, Jaenea,Jaenne

Jaffa (Hebrew) A beautifulwomanJaffah, Jafit, Jafita

Jahath (Hebrew)Recognizing the impor-tance of a unionJahathe, Jahatha

Jalila (Arabic) An impor-tant woman; one who isexaltedJalilah, Jalyla, Jalylah,Jaleela, Jaleelah, Jalil,Jaleala, Jalealah

Jamaica (American) Fromthe island of springsJamaeca, Jamaika,Jemaica, Jamika, Jamieka,Jameika, Jamyka, Jemayka

Jamie (Hebrew) Feminineform of James; she whosupplantsJaima, Jaime, Jaimee,Jaimelynn, Jaimey, Jaimi,Jaimie, Jaimy

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Janan (Arabic) Of the heartand soul

Jane (Hebrew) Feminineform of John; God is graciousJaina, Jaine, Jainee, Janey,Jana, Janae, Janaye, Jandy,Sine

Janis (English) Feminineform of John; God is graciousJanice, Janeece, Janess,Janessa, Janesse, Janessia,Janicia, Janiece

Jarah (Hebrew) A sweetand kind woman

Jasher (Hebrew) One whois righteous; uprightJashiere, Jasheria, Jasherea,Jashera, Jashiera

★Jasmine (Persian)Resembling the climbingplant with fragrant flowersJaslyn, Jaslynn, Jasmeen,Jasmin, Jasmina, Jasminda,Jasmyn, Jasmyne

Javiera (Spanish)Feminine form of Xavier;one who is bright; theowner of a new homeJavierah, Javyera, Javyerah,Javeira, Javeirah

Jean (Hebrew) Feminineform of John; God is gra-ciousJeanae, Jeanay, Jeane,Jeanee, Jeanelle, Jeanetta,Jeanette, Jeanice, Gina

Jecoliah (Hebrew) Allthings are possiblethrough the LordJecolia, Jecolea, Jecoleah,Jecholia, Jekolia, Jecoliya,Jekoliya, Jekolea

Jehaleleel (Hebrew) Onewho praises GodJehalelel, Jahaleleil, Jehaleliel,Jehalelyl, Jehaleleal

Jehonadab (Hebrew) TheLord gives liberallyJonadab

Jemima (Hebrew) DovelikeJamima, Mima

Jemma (English) Form ofGemma, meaning “as pre-cious as a jewel”Jemmah, Jema, Jemah, Jemmalyn,Jemalyn, Jemmalynn, Jemalynn

Jena (Arabic) Our little birdJenah

Jendayi (Egyptian) Onewho is thankfulJendayie, Jendayey,Jendayee, Jendaya,Jendayia, Jendayea

★TJennifer (Welsh) Onewho is fair; a beautiful girlJenefer, Jeni, Jenifer, Jeniffer,Jenn, Jennee, Jenni, Jen, Jenna

Jeorjia (American) Form ofGeorgia, meaning “one whoworks the earth; a farmer”Jeorgia, Jeorja, Jorja,Jorjette, Jorgette, Jorjeta,Jorjetta, Jorgete



Jereni (Slavic) One who ispeacefulJerenie, Jereny, Jereney,Jerenee

Jermaine (French) Womanfrom GermanyJermainaa, Jermane,Jermayne, Jermina,Jermana, Jermayna,Jermaen, Jermaena

★TJessica (Hebrew) TheLord sees allJess, Jessa, Jessaca, Jessaka,Jessalin, Jessalyn, Jesse,Jesseca, Yessica

Jethetha (Hebrew)Feminine form of Jetheth;a princessJethethia, Jethethea,Jethethiya

Jethra (Hebrew) Feminineform of Jethro; the Lord’sexcellence; one who hasplenty; abudanceJethrah, Jethria, Jethrea,Jethriya, Jeth, Jethe

Jetta (Danish) Resemblingthe jet-black lustrous gem-stoneJette, Jett, Jeta, Jete, Jettie,Jetty, Jetti, Jettey

Jewel (French) One who isplayful; resembling a pre-cious gemJewell, Jewelle, Jewelyn,Jewelene, Jewelisa, Jule,Jewella, Juelline

Jezebel (Hebrew) One whois not exalted; in the Bible,the queen of Israel pun-ished by GodJessabell, Jetzabel, Jezabel,Jezabella, Jezebelle, Jezibel,Jezibelle, Jezybell

Jie (Chinese) One who ispure; chaste

Jiera (Lithuanian) A livelywomanJierah, Jyera, Jyerah, Jierra,Jyerra

Jifunza (African) A self-learnerJifunzah, Jifoonza,Jifoonzah, Jifounza,Jifounzah

Jimmi (English) Feminineform of Jimmy; she whosupplantsJimi, Jimmie, Jimie, Jimmy,Jimmey, Jimmee, Jimmea,Jimy

Jin (Japanese / Chinese) Asuperior woman / a gold-en child; one who is ele-gant

Jinelle (Welsh) Form ofGenevieve, meaning“white wave; fair-skinned”Jinell, Jinele, Jinel, Jynelle,Jynell, Jynele, Jynel

Jinx (Latin) One who per-forms charms or spellsJynx, Jinxx, Jynxx

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Jiselle (American) Form ofGiselle, meaning “onewho offers her pledge”Jisell, Jisele, Jisela, Jizelle,Joselle, Jisella, Jizella,Jozelle

Jo (English) Feminine formof Joseph; God will addJobelle, Jobeth, Jodean, Jodelle,Joetta, Joette, Jolinda, Jolisa

Joakima (Hebrew)Feminine form ofJoachim; God will judgeJoachima, Joaquina,Joaquine, Joaquima

Jocasta (Greek) In mythol-ogy, the queen of Thebeswho married her sonJocastah, Jokasta, Jokastah,Jockasta, Joccasta

★Jocelyn (German / Latin)From the tribe of Gauts /one who is cheerful, happyJocelin, Jocelina, Jocelinda,Joceline, Jocelyne, Jocelynn,Jocelynne, Josalind

Joda (Hebrew) An ancestorof Christ

Jokim (Hebrew) Blessed byGodJokima, Jokym, Jokyme,Jokeem, Jokimia, Jokimea,Joka, Jokeam

Jolan (Greek) Resemblinga violet flowerJola, Jolaine, Jolande,Jolanne, Jolanta, Jolantha,Jolandi, Jolanka

Jolene (English) Feminineform of Joseph; God willaddJoeline, Joeleen, Joeline,Jolaine, Jolean, Joleen,Jolena, Jolina

Jonina (Israeli) Resemblinga little doveJoninah, Jonyna, Jonynah,Joneena, Joneenah, Jonine,Jonyne, Joneene

Jorah (Hebrew) Resemblingan autumn roseJora

Jord (Norse) In mythology,goddess of the earthJorde

★Jordan (Hebrew) Of thedown-flowing river; in theBible, the river whereJesus was baptizedJardena, Johrdan, Jordain,Jordaine, Jordana, Jordane,Jordanka, Jordann

Josephine (French)Feminine form of Joseph;God will addJosefina, Josephene, Jo, Josie,Iosepine

Jovana (Spanish) Feminineform of Jovian; daughterof the skyJeovana, Jeovanna,Jovanna, Jovena, Jovianne,Jovina, Jovita, Joviana



Joy (Latin) A delight; one whobrings pleasure to othersJioia, Jioya, Joi, Joia, Joie,Joya, Joyann, Joyanna

Joyce (English) One whobrings joy to othersJoice, Joyceanne, Joycelyn,Joycelynn, Joyse, Joyceta

Jozachar (Hebrew) Godhas rememberedJozachare, Jozachara,Jozacharia, Jozacharea

Judith (Hebrew) Womanfrom JudeaJudithe, Juditha, Judeena,Judeana, Judyth, Judit,Judytha, Judita, Hudes

★Julia (Latin) One who isyouthful; daughter of the skyJiulia, Joleta, Joletta, Jolette,Julaine, Julayna, Julee,Juleen, July

July (Latin) Form of Julia,meaning “one who is youth-ful; daughter of the sky”; bornduring the month of JulyJulye

June (Latin) One who isyouthful; born during themonth of JuneJunae, Junel, Junelle,Junette, Junita, Junia

Justice (English) One whoupholds moral rightnessand fairnessJustyce, Justiss, Justyss,Justis, Justus, Justise

Juturna (Latin) In mythol-ogy, goddess of fountainsand springsJutorna, Jutourna

Jwahir (African) The gold-en womanJwahyr, Jwaheer, Jwahear

Jyotsna (Indian) Womanof the moonlight

KKachina (NativeAmerican) A spiritualdancerKachine, Kachinah,Kachineh, Kachyna,Kacheena, Kachynah,Kacheenah, Kacheana

Kacondra (American) Onewho is boldKacondrah, Kacondria,Kacondriah, Kacondrea,Kacondreah, Kaecondra,Kaycondra, Kakondra

Kadin (Arabic) A belovedcompanionKadyn, Kadan, Kaden,Kadon, Kadun, Kaedin,Kaeden, Kaydin

Kaelyn (English) A beauti-ful girl from the meadowKaelynn, Kaelynne, Kaelin,Kailyn, Kaylyn, Kaelinn,Kaelinne

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Kagami (Japanese)Displaying one’s true imageKagamie, Kagamy,Kagamey, Kagamee,Kagamea

TKaila (Hebrew) Crownedwith laurelKailah, Kayla, Kailan,Kaleigh, Kalen, Kaley,Kalie, Kalin, Kaylee

Kailasa (Indian) From thesilver mountainKailasah, Kailassa, Kaylasa,Kaelasa, Kailas, Kailase

Kakra (Egyptian) Theyounger of twinsKakrah

Kala (Arabic / Hawaiian) Amoment in time / form ofSarah, meaning “aprincess; lady”Kalah, Kalla, Kallah

Kalifa (Somali) A chasteand holy womanKalifah, Kalyfa, Kalyfah,Kaleefa, Kaleefah, Kalipha,Kalypha, Kaleepha

Kalinda (Indian) Of the sunKalindah, Kalynda,Kalinde, Kalindeh, Kalindi,Kalindie, Kalyndi, Kalyndie

Kallie (English) Form ofCallie, meaning “a beauti-ful girl”Kalli, Kallita, Kally, Kalley,Kallee, Kalleigh, Kallea,Kalleah

Kalma (Finnish) Inmythology, goddess of thedead

Kalpana (Indian) Having agreat imaginationKalpanah, Kalpanna,Kalpannah

Kalwa (Finnish) A heroine

Kalyan (Indian) A beauti-ful and auspicious womanKalyane, Kalyanne,Kalyann, Kaylana,Kaylanna, Kalliyan,Kaliyan, Kaliyane

Kama (Indian) One wholoves and is lovedKamah, Kamma, Kammah

Kamala (Arabic) A womanof perfectionKamalah, Kammala,Kamalla

Kamaria (African) Of themoonKamariah, Kamarea,Kamareah, Kamariya,Kamariyah

Kambiri (African) Newestaddition to the familyKambirie, Kambiry,Kambyry, Kambiree,Kambirea, Kambyree,Kambyrea, Kambyri

Kamea (Hawaiian) Theone and only; preciousoneKameo



Kamyra (American)Surrounded by lightKamira, Kamera, Kamiera,Kameira, Kameera, Kameara

Kanan (Indian) From thegarden

Kanda (Native American)A magical womanKandah

Kanika (African) A dark,beautiful womanKanikah, Kanyka, Kanicka,Kanycka, Kaneeka,Kaneecka, Kaneaka,Kaneacka

Kantha (Indian) A delicatewomanKanthah, Kanthe, Kantheh,Kanthia, Kanthia, Kanthea,Kantheah, Kanthiya

Kanya (Thai) A young girl;a virgin

Kaoru (Japanese) A fra-grant girlKaori

Kara (Greek / Italian /Gaelic) One who is pure /dearly loved / a goodfriendKarah, Karalee, Karalie,Karalyn, Karalynn, Karrah,Karra, Khara

Karcsi (French) A joyfulsingerKarcsie, Karcsy, Karcsey,Karcsee, Karcsea

Karen (Greek) Form ofKatherine, meaning “onewho is pure; virginal”Karan, Karena, Kariana,Kariann, Karianna,Karianne, Karin, Karina

Karisma (English) Form ofCharisma, meaning“blessed with charm”Kharisma, Karizma,Kharizma

Karissa (Greek) Filled withgrace and kindess; verydearKarisa, Karyssa, Karysa,Karessa, Karesa, Karis, Karise

Karmel (Latin) Form ofCarmel, meaning “of thefruitful orchard”Karmelle, Karmell,Karmele, Karmela,Karmella

Karnesha (American) Afiesty womanKarneshah, Karnisha,Karnishah, Karnysha,Karnyshah

Karoline (English) A smalland strong womanKarolina, Karolinah,Karolyne, Karrie, Karie,Karri, Kari, Karry

Karsten (Greek) Theanointed oneKarstin, Karstine, Karstyn,Karston, Karstan, Kiersten,Keirsten

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Kasey (Irish) Form of Casey,meaning “a vigilant woman”Kacie, Kaci, Kacy, KC,Kacee, Kacey, Kasie, Kasi

Kashawna (American)One who enjoys debateKashawn, Kaseana, Kasean,Kashaun, Kashauna,Kashona, Kashonna

Kashonda (American) Adramatic womanKashondah, Kashaunda,Kashaundah, Kashawnda,Kashawndah, Kashanda,Kashandah

Kasi (Indian) From theholy city; shining

Kasmira (Slavice) A peace-makerKasmirah, Kasmeera,Kasmeerah, Kasmyra,Kasmyrah, Kazmira,Kazmirah, Kazmyrah

★TKatherine (Greek) Formof Catherine, meaning“one who is pure; virginal”Katharine, Katharyn, Kathy,Kathleen, Katheryn, Kathie,Kathrine, Kathryn, Kaitlyn,Katelyn, Karen, Kay

Katrice (American) Agraceful womanKatryce, Katriece, Katreice,Katreace, Katrise, Katryse,Katriese, Katreise

Katriel (Hebrew) Crownedby God

Katriele, Katrielle, Katriell

Kaveri (Indian) From thesacred riverKaverie, Kauveri, Kauverie,Kavery, Kaverey, Kaveree,Kaverea, Kauvery

Kavinli (American) Onewho is eagerKavinlie, Kavinly, Kavinley,Kavinlee, Kavinlea,Kavinleigh

Kawthar (Arabic) From theriver in paradiseKawthare, Kawthara,Kawtharr

Kay (English / Greek) Thekeeper of the keys / form ofKatherine, meaning “onewho is pure; virginal”Kaye, Kae, Kai, Kaie, Kaya,Kayana, Kayane, Kayanna

Kearney (Irish) The win-nerKearny, Kearni, Kearnie,Kearnee, Kearnea

Keaton (English) From ashed townKeatan, Keatyn, Keatin,Keatun

Keavy (Irish) A lovely andgraceful girlKeavey, Keavi, Keavie,Keavee, Keavea

Keeya (African)Resembling a flowerKeeyah, Kieya, Keiya, Keyya



Kefira (Hebrew)Resembling a younglionessKefirah, Kefiera, Kefeira,Kefeera, Kefyra, Kephira,Kepheera, Kepheira

Keiki (Hawaiian) A preciousbaby; resembling an orchidKiki, Kyki, Keeki, Keki,Keyki, Kaki, Kaeki, Kayki

Keisha (American) Thefavorite child; form ofKezia, meaning “of thespice tree”Keishla, Keishah, Kecia,Kesha, Keysha, Keesha,Kiesha, Keshia

Kelilah (Hebrew) A victori-ous womanKelila, Kelula, Kelulah,Kelyla, Kelylah

Kempley (English) Fromthe meadowKemply, Kempli, Kemplie,Kemplee, Kempleigh,Kemplea, Kempleah

Kendra (English) Feminineform of Kendrick; havingroyal power; from thehigh hillKendrah, Kendria, Kendrea,Kindra, Kindria

Kensington (English) Abrash ladyKensyngton, Kensingtyn,Kinsington, Kinsyngton,Kinsingtyn

Kenwei (Arabic)Resembling a water lily

Kenyangi (Ugandan)Resembling the whiteegretKenyangie, Kenyangy,Kenyangey, Kenyangee,Kenyangea

Kerdonna (American) Onewho is loquaciousKerdonnah, Kerdona,Kerdonah, Kerdonia,Kerdoniah, Kerdonea,Kerdoneah, Kirdonna

Kerensa (Cornish) Onewho loves and is lovedKerinsa, Keransa, Kerensia,Kerensea, Kerensya, Kerenz,Kerenza, Keranz

Kerr (Scottish) From themarshland

Keshon (American) Filledwith happinessKeyshon, Keshawn,Keyshawn, Kesean, Keysean,Keshaun, Keyshaun,Keshonna

Ketura (Hebrew)Resembling incenseKeturah, Keturra

Kevina (Gaelic) Feminineform of Kevin; a beautifuland beloved childKevinah, Keva, Kevia,Kevinne, Kevyn, Kevynn,Kevynne, Keveena

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Keyla (English) A wisedaughter

Kezia (Hebrew) Of thespice treeKeziah, Kesia, Kesiah, Kesi,Kessie, Ketzia, Keisha

Khai (American) Unlikethe others; unusualKhae, Khay, Khaye

Khalida (Arabic) Feminineform of Khalid; an immor-tal womanKhalidah, Khaleeda,Khalyda, Khaalida,Khulud, Khulood, Khaleada

Khaliqa (Arabic) Feminineform of Khaliq; a creator;one who is well-behavedKhaliqah, Khalyqa,Khaleeqa, Kaliqua,Kaleequa, Kalyqua,Khaleaqa, Kaleaqua

Khanh (Vietnamese)Resembling a preciousstoneKhann, Khan

Khatiba (Arabic) Feminineform of Khatib; one wholeads the prayers; an oratorKhateeba, Khatyba, Khateba,Khatibah, Khateaba

Khatun (Arabic) A daugh-ter born to nobility; a ladyKhatune, Khatoon,Khaatoon, Khanom,Kanom, Khanam,Khaanam, Khatoun

Khayriyyah (Arabic) Acharitable womanKhayriyah, Khariyyah,Khariya, Khareeya

Khepri (Egyptian) Born ofthe morning sunKheprie, Kepri, Keprie,Khepry, Kepry, Khepree,Kepree, Kheprea

Khiana (American) Onewho is differentKhianna, Khiane, Khianne,Khian, Khyana, Khyanna,Kheana, Kheanna

Ki (Korean) One who isreborn

Kianga (African) Of thesunshineKyanga, Keanga

Kichi (Japanese) The fortu-nate oneKichie, Kichy, Kichey,Kichee, Kichea

Kidre (American) A loyalwomanKidrea, Kidreah, Kidria,Kidriah, Kidri, Kidrie,Kidry, Kidrey

Kiele (Hawaiian)Resembling the gardeniaKielle, Kiel, Kiell, Kiela,Kiella

Kikka (German) The mis-tress of allKika, Kykka, Kyka



Kimana (American) Girlfrom the meadowKimanah, Kimanna,Kimannah, Kymana,Kymanah, Kymanna,Kymannah

Kimball (English) Chief ofthe warriors; possessingroyal boldnessKimbal, Kimbell, Kimbel,Kymball, Kymbal

★Kimberly (English) Of theroyal fortressKimberley, Kimberli,Kimberlee, Kimberleigh,Kimberlin, Kimberlyn,Kymberlie, Kymberly

Kimeo (American) Filledwith happinessKimeyo

Kimetha (American) Filledwith joyKimethah, Kymetha,Kymethah, Kimethia,Kymethia, Kimethea,Kymethea

Kimiko (Japanese) A noblechild; without equal

Kimone (American) A dar-ling daughterKymone

Kina (Hawaiian) Womanof China

Kineks (Native American)Resembling a rosebud

Kineta (Greek) One who isactive; full of energyKinetikos

Kinipela (Hawaiian) Onewho is fair; white wave

Kinsey (English) Theking’s victoryKinnsee, Kinnsey, Kinnsie,Kinsee, Kinsie, Kinzee,Kinzie, Kinzey

Kintra (American) A joy-ous womanKintrah, Kentra, Kentrah,Kintria, Kentria, Kintrea,Kentrea, Kintrey

Kioko (Japanese) A daugh-ter born with happiness

Kirabo (African) A giftfrom God

Kirima (Eskimo) From thehillKirimah, Kiryma, Kirymah,Kirema, Kiremah, Kireema,Kireemah, Kireama

Kismet (English) One’sdestiny; fateKizmet

Kiss (American) A caringand compassionatewomanKyss, Kissi, Kyssi, Kissie,Kyssie, Kissy, Kyssy, Kissey

Kissa (African) Daughterborn after twinsKissah, Kyssa, Kyssah

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Kita (Japanese) Womanfrom the north

Kobi (American) Womanfrom CaliforniaKobie, Koby, Kobee, Kobey,Kobea

Koko (Japanese) The storkhas come

Kolette (English) Form ofColette, meaning “victoryof the people”Kolete, Kolett, Koleta,Koletta, Kolet

Kolinka (Danish) Born tothe victorsKolinka, Koleenka, Kolynka,Kolenka

Komala (Indian) A delicateand tender womanKomalah, Komalla, Komal,Komali, Komalie, Komalee,Komaleigh, Komalea

Kona (Hawaiian) A girlywomanKonah, Konia, Koniah,Konea, Koneah, Koni,Konie, Koney

Konane (Hawaiian)Daughter of the moon-light

Kreeli (American) Acharming and kind girlKreelie, Krieli, Krielie, Kryli,Krylie, Kreely, Kriely, Kryly

Krenie (American) A capa-ble womanKreni, Kreny, Kreney,Krenee, Krenea

Kristina (English) Form ofChristina, meaning “fol-lower of Christ”Kristena, Kristine, Kristyne,Kristyna, Krystina, Krystine,Kristjana, Krisalyn

Kumi (Japanese) An ever-lasting beautyKumie, Kumy, Kumey,Kumee, Kumea

Kumiko (Japanese) A childwho is forever beautifulKumeeko, Kumyko

Kunti (Hindi) InHinduism, the mother ofthe PandavasKuntie, Kunty, Kuntey,Kuntea, Koonti, Koontie,Koonty, Koontey

Kuonrada (German) Onewho provides bold counsel

TKyla (English) Feminineform of Kyle; from thenarrow channelKylah, Kylar, Kyle, Kylee,Kyleigh, Kyley, Kyli, Kylie

Kynthia (Greek) In mythol-ogy, another name for themoon goddessKynthiah, Kynthea,Kinthia, Kinthea, Kynthiya,Kinthiya



LLabana (Hebrew)Feminine form of Labon;white; fair-skinnedLabanah, Labanna,Labania, Labanea,Labaniya, Labannah,Labaniah, Labaneah

Labiba (Arabic) Havinggreat wisdom; one who isintelligentLabibah, Labeeba,Labeebah, Labyba,Labybah, Labieba,Labiebah, Labeiba

Lacey (French) Womanfrom Normandy; as deli-cate as laceLace, Lacee, Lacene, Laci,Laciann, Lacie, Lacina, Lacy

Lachesis (Greek) Inmythology, one of thethree FatesLachesiss, Lachesisse,Lachesys, Lacheses

Lacole (American) A slywomanLakole, Lucole, Lukole

Lady (English) One whokneads bread; the head ofthe houseLady, Ladee, Ladi, Ladie,Laidy, Laydy, Laydi, Laydie

Lael (Hebrew) One whobelongs to GodLaele, Laelle

Laima (Latvian) One whois fortunate; in mythology,goddess of luckLayma, Laema

Lainil (American) A soft-hearted womanLainill, Lainyl, Lainyll,Laenil, Laenill, Laenyl,Laenyll, Laynil

Lais (Greek) A legendarycourtesanLaise, Lays, Layse, Laisa,Laes, Laese

Lajita (Indian) A truthfulwomanLajyta, Lajeeta, Lajeata

Lake (American) From thestill watersLaken, Laiken, Layken, Layk,Layke, Laik, Laike, Laeken

Lala (Slavic) Resembling atulipLalah, Lalla, Lallah, Laleh

Lalaine (American) Ahardworking womanLalain, Lalaina, Lalayn,Lalayne, Lalayna, Lalaen,Lalaene, Lalaena

Lalia (Greek) One who iswell-spokenLali, Lallia, Lalya, Lalea,Lalie, Lalee, Laly, Laley

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Lalita (Indian) A playfuland charming womanLalitah, Laleeta, Laleetah,Lalyta, Lalytah, Laleita,Laleitah, Lalieta

Lamarian (American) Onewho is conflictedLamariane, Lamarean,Lamareane

Lamia (Greek) In mytholo-gy, a female vampireLamiah, Lamiya, Lamiyah,Lamea, Lameah

Lamya (Arabic) Havinglovely dark lipsLamyah, Lamyia, Lama

Lanassa (Russian) A light-hearted woman; cheerfulLanasa, Lanassia, Lanasia,Lanassiya, Lanasiya

Lang (Scandinavian)Woman of great height

Lani (Hawaiian) From thesky; one who is heavenlyLanikai

Lansing (English) Filledwith hopeLanseng, Lansyng

Lanza (Italian) One who isnoble and willingLanzah, Lanzia, Lanziah,Lanzea, Lanzeah

Lapis (Egyptian)Resembling the dark-bluegemstoneLapiss, Lapisse, Lapys,Lapyss, Lapysse

Laquinta (American) Thefifth-born child

Laramie (French)Shedding tears of loveLarami, Laramy, Laramey,Laramee, Laramea

Larby (American) Form ofDarby, meaning “of thedeer park”Larbey, Larbi, Larbie,Larbee, Larbea

Larch (American) Onewho is full of lifeLarche

Lark (English) Resemblingthe songbirdLarke

Larue (American) Form ofRue, meaning “a medici-nal herb”LaRue, Laroo, Larou

Lashawna (American)Filled with happinessLashauna, Laseana,Lashona, Lashawn, Lasean,Lashone, Lashaun

Lata (Indian) Of the lovelyvineLatah



Latanya (American)Daughter of the fairy queenLatanyah, Latonya,Latania, Latanja, Latonia,Latanea

LaTeasa (Spanish) A flirta-tious womanLateasa, Lateaza

Latona (Latin) In mytholo-gy, the Roman equivalentof Leto, the mother ofArtemis and ApolloLatonah, Latonia, Latonea,Lantoniah, Latoneah

Latrelle (American) Onewho laughs a lotLatrell, Latrel, Latrele,Latrella, Latrela

Laudonia (Italian) Praisesthe houseLaudonea, Laudoniya,Laudomia, Laudomea,Laudomiya

Laura (Latin) Crownedwith laurel; from the lau-rel treeLauraine, Lauralee, Laralyn,Laranca, Larea, Lari,Lauralee, Lauren, Loretta

★Lauren (French) Form ofLaura, meaning “crownedwith laurel; from the lau-rel tree”Laren, Larentia, Larentina,Larenzina, Larren, Laryn,Larryn, Larrynn

★Leah (Hebrew) One whois weary; in the Bible,Jacob’s first wifeLeia, Leigha, Lia, Liah,Leeya

Leanna (Gaelic) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Leana, Leann, Leanne, Lee-Ann, Leeann, Leeanne,Leianne, Leyanne

Lecia (English) Form ofAlice, meaning “woman ofthe nobility; truthful; hav-ing high moral character”Licia, Lecea, Licea, Lisha,Lysha, Lesha

Ledell (Greek) One who isqueenlyLedelle, Ledele, Ledella,Ledela, Ledel

Leela (Indian) An accom-plished actress

Legarre (Spanish) Refersto the Virgin MaryLegare, Legarra, Legara,Lera, Leira

Legend (American) Onewho is memorableLegende, Legund, Legunde

Legia (Spanish) A brightwomanLegiah, Legea, Legeah,Legiya, Legiyah, Legya,Legyah

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Lenis (Latin) One who hassoft and silky skinLene, Leneta, Lenice,Lenita, Lennice, Lenos,Lenys, Lenisse

Leona (Latin) Feminineform of Leon; having thestrength of a lionLeeona, Leeowna, Leoine,Leola, Leone, Leonelle,Leonia, Leonie

Lequoia (Native American)Form of Sequoia, meaning“of the giant redwood tree”Lequoya, Lequoiya, Lekoya,Lekoia

Lerola (Latin) Resemblinga blackbirdLerolla, Lerolah, Lerolia,Lerolea

★Leslie (Gaelic) From theholly garden; of the grayfortressLeslea, Leslee, Lesleigh, Lesley,Lesli, Lesly, Lezlee, Lezley

Leucippe (Greek) Inmythology, a nymphLucippe, Leucipe, Lucipe

Leucothea (Greek) Inmythology, a sea nymphLeucothia, Leucothiah,Leucotheah

Levora (American) AhomebodyLevorah, Levorra, Levorrah,Levoria, Levoriah, Levorea,Levoreah, Levorya

Lewa (African) A verybeautiful womanLewah

Lewana (Hebrew) Of thewhite moonLewanah, Lewanna,Lewannah

Liadan (Irish) An olderwoman; the gray ladyLeadan, Lyadan

Libby (English) Form ofElizabeth, meaning “myGod is bountiful; God’spromise”Libba, Libbee, Libbey, Libbie,Libet, Liby, Lilibet, Lilibeth

Liberty (English) An inde-pendent woman; havingfreedomLibertey, Libertee, Libertea,Liberti, Libertie, Libertas,Libera, Liber

Libra (Latin) One who isbalanced; the seventh signof the zodiacLeebra, Leibra, Liebra,Leabra, Leighbra, Lybra

Librada (Spanish) Onewho is freeLibradah, Lybrada, Lybradah

Lieu (Vietnamese) Of thewillow tree

Ligia (Greek) One who ismusically talentedLigiah, Ligya, Ligiya, Lygia,Ligea, Lygea, Lygya, Lygiya



Lila (Arabic / Greek) Bornat night / resembling a lilyLilah, Lyla, Lylah

Lilac (Latin) Resemblingthe bluish-purple flowerLilack, Lilak, Lylac, Lylack,Lylak, Lilach

Lilette (Latin) Resemblinga budding lilyLilett, Lilete, Lilet, Lileta,Liletta, Lylette, Lylett, Lylete

Liliha (Hawaiian) One whoholds rank as chief

Lilith (Babylonian) Womanof the nightLilyth, Lillith, Lillyth, Lylith,Lyllith, Lylyth, Lyllyth, Lilithe

★Lillian (Latin) Resemblingthe lilyLilian, Liliana, Liliane,Lilianne, Lilias, Lilas, Lillas,Lillias

Lilo (Hawaiian) One whois generousLylo, Leelo, Lealo, Leylo,Lielo, Leilo

★Lily (English) Resemblingthe flower; one who isinnocent and beautifulLeelee, Lil, Lili, Lilie, Lilla,Lilley, Lilli, Lillie

Limor (Hebrew) Refers tomyrrhLimora, Limoria, Limorea,Leemor, Leemora, Leemoria,Leemorea

Lin (Chinese) Resemblingjade; from the woodland

Linda (Spanish) One whois soft and beautifulLindalee, Lindee, Lindey,Lindi, Lindie, Lindira,Lindka, Lindy, Lynn

Linden (English) From thehill of lime treesLindenn, Lindon, Lindynn,Lynden, Lyndon, Lyndyn,Lyndin, Lindin

Lindley (English) From thepasturelandLindly, Lindlee, Lindleigh,Lindli, Lindlie, Leland,Lindlea

Lindsay (English) Fromthe island of linden trees;from Lincoln’s wetlandLind, Lindsea, Lindsee,Lindseigh, Lindsey, Lindsy,Linsay, Linsey

Lisa (English) Form ofElizabeth, meaning “myGod is bountiful; God’spromise”Leesa, Liesa, Lisebet, Lise,Liseta, Lisette, Liszka, Lisebeth

Lishan (African) One whois awarded a medalLishana, Lishanna, Lyshan,Lyshana, Lyshanna

Lissie (American)Resembling a flowerLissi, Lissy, Lissey, Lissee,Lissea

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Liv (Scandinavian / Latin)One who protects others /from the olive treeLivia, Livea, Liviya, Livija,Livvy, Livy, Livya, Lyvia

Liya (Hebrew) The Lord’sdaughterLiyah, Leeya, Leeyah,Leaya, Leayah

Lo (American) A fiestywomanLoe, Low, Lowe

Loicy (American) Adelightful womanLoicey, Loicee, Loicea, Loici,Loicie, Loyce, Loice, Loyci

Lokelani (Hawaiian)Resembling a small redroseLokelanie, Lokelany,Lokelaney, Lokelanee,Lokelanea

Loki (Norse) In mythology,a trickster godLokie, Lokee, Lokey, Loky,Lokea, Lokeah, Lokia,Lokiah

Lomita (Spanish) A goodwomanLomitah, Lomeeta,Lomeetah, Lomieta,Lomietah, Lomeita,Lomeitah, Lomeata

London (English) Fromthe capital of England

Lorelei (German) From therocky cliff; in mythology, asiren who lured sailors totheir deathsLaurelei, Laurelie, Loralee,Loralei, Loralie, Loralyn,Lorilee, Lorilyn

Loretta (Italian) Form ofLaura, meaning “crownedwith laurel; from the lau-rel tree”Laretta, Larretta, Lauretta,Laurette, Leretta, Loreta,Lorette, Lorretta

Lorraine (French) Fromthe kingdom of LothairLaraine, Larayne, Laurraine,Leraine, Lerayne, Lorain,Loraina, Loraine

Lo-ruhamah (Hebrew) Onewho does not receive mercy

Louvain (English) Fromthe city in BelgiumLeuven, Loovain

Love (English) One who isfull of affectionLovey, Loveday, Lovette,Lovi, Lovie, Lov, Luv, Luvey

Lovella (Native American)Having a soft spiritLovell, Lovela, Lovele,Lovelle, Lovel

Lovely (American) Anattractive and pleasantwomanLoveli, Loveley, Lovelie,Lovelee, Loveleigh, Lovelea



Luana (Hawaiian) One whois content and enjoys lifeLewanna, Lou-Ann, Louann,Louanna, Louanne, Luanda,Luane, Luann

Lucretia (Latin) A bringerof light; a successfulwoman; in mythology, amaiden who was raped bythe prince of RomeLacretia, Loucrecia,Loucresha, Loucretia,Loucrezia, Lucrece,Lucrecia, Lucreecia

Lucy (Latin) Feminineform of Lucius; one whois illuminatedLuce, Lucetta, Lucette, Luci,Lucia, Luciana, Lucianna,Lucida

Lucylynn (American) Alight-hearted womanLucylyn, Lucylynne,Lucilynn, Lucilyn, Lucilynne

Ludmila (Slavic) Havingthe favor of the peopleLudmilah, Ludmilla,Ludmillah, Ludmyla,Ludmylla, Lyubochka,Lyudmila, Lyuha

Luenetter (American) Aself-centered womanLuenette, Luenett, Luenete,Luenet, Luenetta, Lueneta

Luned (Welsh) Form ofEiluned, meaning “an idolworshipper”Luneda, Lunedia, Lunedea

Lunet (English) Of thecrescent moonLunett, Lunette, Luneta,Lunete, Lunetta

Lupita (Spanish) Form ofGuadalupe, meaning “fromthe valley of wolves”Lupe, Lupyta, Lupelina,Lupeeta, Lupieta, Lupeita,Lupeata

Lurissa (American) Abeguiling womanLurisa, Luryssa, Lurysa,Luressa, Luresa

Luvina (English) Little onewho is dearly lovedLuvinah, Luvena, Luvyna,Luveena, Luveina, Luviena,Luveana

Luyu (Native American)Resembling the dove

Lycoris (Greek) Born attwilightLycoriss, Lycorisse, Lycorys,Lycorysse, Lycoryss

Lydia (Greek) A beautifulwoman from LydiaLidia, Lidie, Lidija, Lyda,Lydie, Lydea, Liddy, Lidiy

Lynn (English) Woman ofthe lake; form of Linda,meaning “one who is softand beautiful”Linell, Linnell, Lyn, Lynae,Lyndel, Lyndell, Lynell,Lynelle

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Lyric (French) Of the lyre;the words of a songLyrica, Lyricia, Lyrik,Lyrick, Lyrika, Lyricka

Lytanisha (American) Ascintillating womanLytanesha, Lytaniesha,Lytaneisha, Lytanysha,Lytaneesha, Lytaneasha

MMaachah (Hebrew) Onewho has been oppressed;in the Bible, one ofDavid’s wivesMaacha

Macanta (Gaelic) A kindand gentle womanMacan, Macantia,Macantea, Macantah

Machi (Taiwanese) A goodfriendMachie, Machy, Machey,Machee, Machea

Mackenna (Gaelic)Daughter of the hand-some manMackendra, Mackennah,McKenna, McKendra,Makenna, Makennah

★TMackenzie (Gaelic)Daughter of a wise leader; afiery woman; one who is fairMackenzey, Makensie,Makenzie, M’Kenzie,McKenzie, Meckenzie,Mackenzee, Mackenzy

Macy (French) One whowields a weaponMacee, Macey, Maci, Macie,Maicey, Maicy, Macea, Maicea

Mada (Arabic) One who hasreached the end of the pathMadah

Madana (Ethiopian) Onewho heals othersMadayna, Madaina, Madania,Madaynia, Madainia

Maddox (English) Borninto wealth and prosperityMadox, Madoxx, Maddoxx

★Madeline (Hebrew)Woman from MagdalaMada, Madalaina,Madaleine, Madalena,Madalene, Madalyn,Madalynn, Maddelena,Makelina

Madhavi (Indian) Feminineform of Madhav; born inthe springtimeMadhavie, Madhavee,Madhavey, Madhavy,Madhavea

Madhu (Indian) As sweetas honeyMadhul, Madhula, Madhulika,Madhulia, Madhulea



Madini (Swahili) As pre-cious as a gemstoneMadinie, Madiny, Madiney,Madinee, Madyny, Madyni,Madinea, Madynie

★TMadison (English)Daughter of a mighty warriorMaddison, Madisen,Madisson, Madisyn, Madyson

Madoline (English) Onewho is accomplished withthe stringed instrumentMandalin, Mandalyn,Mandalynn, Mandelin,Mandellin, Mandellyn,Mandolin, Mandolyn

Madonna (Italian) My lady;refers to the Virgin MaryMadonnah, Madona,Madonah

Maeve (Irish) An intoxicat-ing womanMave, Meave, Medb, Meabh

Mafuane (Egyptian)Daughter of the earthMafuann, Mafuanne,Mafuana, Mafuanna

Magnolia (French)Resembling the flowerMagnoliya, Magnoliah,Magnolea, Magnoleah,Magnoliyah, Magnolya,Magnolyah

Mahal (Native American) Atender and loving womanMahall, Mahale, Mahalle

Mahari (African) One whooffers forgivenessMaharie, Mahary, Maharey,Maharee, Maharai,Maharae, Maharea

Maheona (Native American)A medicine womanMaheo, Maheonia, Maheonea

Mahesa (Indian) A power-ful and great ladyMaheshvari

Mahira (Arabic) A cleverand adroit womanMahirah, Mahir, Mahire,Mahiria, Mahirea,Maheera, Mahyra, Mahiera

★Maia (Latin / Maori) Thegreat one; in mythology,the goddess of spring / abrave warriorMaiah, Maya, Mya, Maja

Maida (English) A maid-en; a virginMaidel, Maidie, Mayda,Maydena, Maydey, Mady,Maegth, Magd

Maiki (Japanese) Resemblingthe dancing flowerMaikie, Maikei, Maikki,Maikee

Maimun (Arabic) Onewho is lucky; fortunateMaimoon, Maimoun

Maimuna (Arabic) Onewho is trustworthyMaimoona, Maimouna

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Maine (French) From themainland; from the stateof Maine

Maiolaine (French) As del-icate as a flowerMaiolainie, Maiolani,Maiolaney, Maiolany,Maiolanee, Maiolayne,Maiolanea

Maisara (Arabic) One wholives an effortless lifeMaisarah, Maisarra,Maisarrah

Maisha (African) Giver oflifeMaysha, Maishah, Mayshah,Maesha, Maeshah

Maisie (Scottish) Form ofMargaret, meaning“resembling a pearl”Maisee, Maisey, Maisy,Maizie, Mazey, Mazie,Maisi, Maizi

Maitreya (Sanskrit) Onewho offers love to allMaitreyah, Maetreya,Maitraya, Maetraya

Majaliwa (Swahili) Filledwith God’s graceMajaliwah, Majalewa,Majalywa, Majalewah,Majalywah

Majaya (Indian) A victori-ous womanMajayah

Majime (Japanese) Anearnest woman

Makala (Hawaiian)Resembling myrtleMakalah, Makalla, Makallah

Makani (Hawaiian) Of thewindMakanie, Makaney, Makany,Makanee, Makanea

Makareta (Maori) Form ofMargaret, meaning“resembling a pearl / thechild of light”Makaretah, Makarita,Makaryta

Makea (Finnish) One whois sweetMakeah, Makia, Makiah

Makeda (African) Aqueenly woman; greatnessMakedah

Makelina (Hawaiian)Form of Madeline, mean-ing “woman fromMagdala”Makelinah, Makeleena,Makelyna, Makeleana,Makeline, Makelyne,Makeleane, Makeleene

Makena (African) One whois filled with happinessMakenah, Makeena,Makeenah, Makeana,Makeanah, Makyna,Makynah, Mackena



Malak (Arabic) A heavenlymessenger; an angelMalaka, Malaika, Malayka,Malaeka, Malake, Malayk,Malaek, Malakia

Malati (Indian) Resemblinga fragrant flowerMalatie, Malaty, Malatey,Malatee, Malatea

Malcomina (Scottish)Feminine form ofMalcolm; devotee of St.ColumbaMalcomeena, Malcomyna,Malcominia, Malcominea,Malcomena, Malcomeina,Malcomiena, Malcomeana

Malcsi (Hungarian) Anindustrious womanMalcsie, Malcsee, Malcsey,Malcsy, Malksi, Malksie,Malksy, Malksee

Maleda (Ethiopian) Bornwith the rising sunMaledah

Mali (Thai / Welsh)Resembling a flower /form of Molly, meaning“star of the sea / from thesea of bitterness”Malie, Malee, Maleigh,Maly, Maley

Malika (Arabic) Destinedto be queenMalikah, Malyka, Maleeka,Maleika, Malieka, Maliika,Maleaka

Malina (Hawaiian) Apeaceful womanMalinah, Maleena,Maleenah, Malyna,Malynah, Maleina,Maliena, Maleana

Malinka (Russian) Assweet as a little berryMalinkah, Malynka,Maleenka, Malienka,Maleinka, Maleanka

Maluna (Hawaiian) Onewho rises aboveMaloona, Malunia,Malunai, Maloonia,Maloonai, Malouna,Malounia, Malounai

Malva (Greek) One who issoft and slenderMalvah, Malvia, Malvea

Mana (Polynesian) Acharismatic and presti-gious womanManah

Manal (Arabic) An accom-plished womanManala, Manall, Manalle,Manalla, Manali

Manami (Japanese)Having a love of the oceanManamie, Manamy,Manamey, Manamee,Manamea

Mangena (Hebrew) Assweet as a melodyMangenah, Mangenna,Mangennah

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Manyara (African) A hum-ble womanManyarah

Maola (Irish) A handmaidenMaoli, Maole, Maolie,Maolia, Maoly, Maoley,Maolee, Maolea

Mapenzi (African) Onewho is dearly lovedMpenzi, Mapenzie,Mapenze, Mapenzy,Mapenzee, Mapenzea

Maram (Arabic) One whois wished forMarame, Marama,Marami, Maramie,Maramee, Maramy,Maramey, Maramea

Marcella (Latin) Dedicatedto Mars, the God of warMarcela, Marsela, Marsella,Maricela, Maricel

Marcia (Latin) Feminineform of Marcus; dedicatedto Mars, the god of warMarcena, Marcene,Marchita, Marciana,Marciane, Marcianne,Marcilyn, Marcilynn

Marde (Latin) A womanwarriorMardane, Mardayne

Mardea (African) The last-born childMardeah

Marenda (Latin) Anadmirable womanMarendah

Margaret (Greek /Persian) Resembling apearl / the child of lightMaighread, Mairead, Mag,Maggi, Maggie, Maggy,Maiga, Malgorzata, Megan,Marwarid, Marjorie,Marged, Makareta

Marged (Welsh) Form ofMargaret, meaning“resembling a pearl / thechild of light”Margred, Margeda, Margreda

★Maria (Spanish) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Mariah, Marialena,Marialinda, Marialisa,Maaria, Mayria, Maeria,Mariabella

Mariamne (Hebrew) Arebellious womanMamre, Meria

Mariane (French) Blend ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness,” and Ann,meaning “a womangraced with God’s favor”Mariam, Mariana, Marian,Marion, Maryann,Maryanne, Maryanna,Maryane



Marietta (French) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Mariette, Maretta, Mariet,Maryetta, Maryette,Marieta

Marika (Danish) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Marieke, Marijke, Marike,Maryk, Maryka

Mariko (Japanese) Daughterof Mari; a ball or sphereMaryko, Mareeko, Marieko,Mareiko

Marilyn (English) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Maralin, Maralyn,Maralynn, Marelyn,Marilee, Marilin, Marillyn,Marilynn

★Marissa (Latin) Womanof the seaMaressa, Maricia, Marisabel,Marisha, Marisse, Maritza,Mariza, Marrissa

Marjam (Slavic) One whois merryMarjama, Marjamah,Marjami, Marjamie,Marjamy, Marjamey,Marjamee, Marjamea

Marjani (African) Of thecoral reefMarjanie, Marjany,Marjaney, Marjanee,Marjean, Marjeani,Marjeanie, Marijani

Marjorie (English) Formof Margaret, meaning“resembling a pearl / thechild of light”Marcharie, Marge, Margeree,Margery, Margerie, Margery,Margey, Margi

Marlene (German) Blendof Mary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness,” andMagdalene, meaning“woman from Magdala”Marlaina, Marlana,Marlane, Marlayna,Marlayne, Marleen,Marleena, Marleene

Marlis (German) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Marlisa, Marliss, Marlise,Marlisse, Marlissa, Marlys,Marlyss, Marlysa

Marlo (English) One whoresembles driftwoodMarloe, Marlow, Marlowe,Marlon

Marmara (Greek) Fromthe sparkling seaMarmarra, Marmarah,Marmarrah

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Marsala (Italian) From theplace of sweet wineMarsalah, Marsalla,Marsallah

Martha (Aramaic) Mistress ofthe house; in the Bible, thesister of Lazarus and MaryMaarva, Marfa, Marhta,Mariet, Marit, Mart,Marta, Marte

Marvina (English)Feminine form of Marvin;friend of the seaMarvinah, Marveena,Marveene, Marvyna,Marvyne, Marvadene,Marvene, Marvena

Marwarid (Arabic) Formof Margaret, meaning“resembling a pearl / thechild of light”Marwaareed, Marwareed,Marwaryd, Marwaryde,Marwaride

★Mary (Latin / Hebrew)Star of the sea / from thesea of bitternessMair, Mal, Mallie, Manette,Manon, Manya, Mare,Maren, Maria, Marietta,Marika, Marilyn, Marlis,Maureen, May, Mindel,Miriam, Molly, Mia

Maryweld (English) Maryof the woodsMarywelde, Marywelda,Mariweld, Mariwelde,Mariwelda

Masami (African /Japanese) A commandingwoman / one who istruthfulMasamie, Masamee,Masamy, Masamey,Masamea

Mashaka (African) A trou-blemaker; a mischievouswomanMashakah, Mashakia,Mashake, Mashaki,Mashakie, Mashaky,Mashakey, Mashakee

Ma’sma (Arabic) One whois innocentMaa’sma

Massachusetts (NativeAmerican) From the bighill; from the state ofMassachusettsMassachusets,Massachusette,Massachusetta, Massa,Massachute, Massachusta

Mastura (Arabic) One whois pure; chasteMastoora, Masturah,Masturia, Masturiya,Mastooria, Mastoura,Mastrouria

Matana (Hebrew) A giftfrom GodMatanah, Matanna,Matannah, Matai



Matangi (Hindi) InHinduism, the patron ofinner thoughtMatangy, Matangie, Matangee,Matangey, Matangea

Matsuko (Japanese) Childof the pine tree

Maureen (Irish) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Maura, Maurene,Maurianne, Maurine,Maurya, Mavra, Maure, Mo

Mauve (French) Of themallow plantMawve

Maven (English) Havinggreat knowledgeMavin, Mavyn

Maverick (American) Onewho is wild and freeMaverik, Maveryck,Maveryk, Mavarick, Mavarik

Mavis (French)Resembling a songbirdMavise, Maviss, Mavisse,Mavys, Mavyss, Mavysse

Mawunyaga (African)God is great

May (Latin) Born during themonth of May; form of Mary,meaning “star of the sea /from the sea of bitterness”Mae, Mai, Maelynn, Maelee,Maj, Mala, Mayana, Maye

★Maya (Indian / Hebrew)An illusion; a dream / formof Maia, meaning “thegreat one / a brave warrior”

Mayumi (Japanese) Onewho embodies truth, wis-dom, and beautyMayumie, Mayumee,Mayumy, Mayumey,Mayumea

Mazarine (French) Havingdeep-blue eyesMazareen, Mazareene,Mazaryn, Mazaryne,Mazine, Mazyne, Mazeene

Mazhira (Hebrew) A shin-ing womanMazhirah, Mazheera,Mazhyra, Mazheira,Mazhiera, Mazheara

McKayla (Gaelic) A fierywomanMcKale, McKaylee,McKaleigh, McKay,McKaye, McKaela

Meara (Gaelic) One who isfilled with happinessMearah

Medea (Greek) A cunningruler; in mythology, a sor-ceressMadora, Medeia, Media,Medeah, Mediah, Mediya,Mediyah

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Medini (Indian) Daughterof the earthMedinie, Mediny, Mediney,Medinee, Medinea

Meditrina (Latin) Thehealer; in mythology, god-dess of health and wineMeditreena, Meditryna,Meditriena

Medora (Greek) A wiserulerMedoria, Medorah,Medorra, Medorea

Medusa (Greek) Inmythology, a Gorgon withsnakes for hairMedoosa, Medusah,Medoosah, Medousa,Medousah

Meenakshi (Indian)Having beautiful eyes

★TMegan (Welsh) Form ofMargaret, meaning“resembling a pearl / thechild of light”Maegan, Meg, Magan,Magen, Megin, Maygan,Meagan, Meaghan

Mehalia (Hebrew) Anaffectionate womanMehaliah, Mehalea,Mehaleah, Mehaliya,Mehaliyah

Meishan (Chinese) One whois virtuous and beautifulMeishana, Meishawn,Meishaun, Meishon

Meiwei (Chinese) Onewho is forever enchanting

Melangell (Welsh) A sweetmessenger from heavenMelangelle, Melangela,Melangella, Melangele,Melangel

★Melanie (Greek) A dark-skinned beautyMalaney, Malanie, Mel,Mela, Melaina, Melaine,Melainey, Melana

Meli (Native American)One who is bitterMelie, Melee, Melea,Meleigh, Mely, Meley

Melia (Hawaiian / Greek)Resembling the plumeria /of the ash tree; in mythol-ogy, a nymphMelidice, Melitine, Meliah,Meelia, Melya

Melika (Turkish) A greatbeautyMelikah, Melicka, Melicca,Melyka, Melycka, Meleeka,Meleaka

Melinda (Latin) One whois sweet and gentleMelynda, Malinda, Malinde,Mallie, Mally, Malynda,Melinde, Mellinda, Mindy

Melisande (French) Havingthe strength of an animalMalisande, Malissande,Malyssandre, Melesande,Melisandra, Melisandre,Melissande, Melissandre



★Melissa (Greek)Resembling a honeybee;in mythology, a nymphMalissa, Mallissa, Mel,Melesa, Melessa, Melisa,Melise, Melisse

Melita (Greek) As sweet ashoneyMalita, Malitta, Melida,Melitta, Melyta, Malyta,Meleeta, Meleata

Melka (Polish) A dark-skinned beautyMelkah

Melody (Greek) A beauti-ful songMelodee, Melodey, Melodi,Melodia, Melodie, Melodea

Menula (Lithuanian) Bornbeneath the moonMenulah, Menoola,Menoolah, Menoula,Menoulah

Mephaath (Hebrew) Alustrous womanMephath, Mephatha,Mephaatha

Merana (American)Woman of the watersMeranah, Meranna,Merannah

Mercer (English) A pros-perous merchant

Meredith (Welsh) A greatruler; protector of the seaMaredud, Meridel,Meredithe, Meredyth,Meridith, Merridie,Meradith, Meredydd

Meribah (Hebrew) A quar-relsome womanMeriba

Merope (Greek) In mythol-ogy, one of the PleiadesMeropi, Meropie, Meropy,Meropey, Meropee, Meropea

Meroz (Hebrew) From thecursed plainsMeroza, Merozia, Meroze

Merry (English) One whois lighthearted and joyfulMerree, Merri, Merrie,Merrielle, Merrile, Merrilee,Merrili, Merrily

Mertice (English) A well-known ladyMertise, Mertyce, Mertyse,Mertysa, Mertisa, Mertiece,Merteace

Merton (English) From thevillage near the pondMertan, Mertin, Mertun

Mesopotamia (Hebrew)From the land betweentwo riversMesopotama, Mesopotamea

Metea (Greek) A gentlewomanMeteah, Metia, Metiah

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Metin (Greek) A wisecounselorMetine, Metyn, Metyne

Metis (Greek) One who isindustriousMetiss, Metisse, Metys,Metyss, Metysse

Mettalise (Danish) Asgraceful as a pearlMetalise, Mettalisse,Mettalisa, Mettalissa

Mhina (African) A delight-ful ladyMhinah, Mhinna, Mhena,Mhenah

★TMia (Israeli / Latin) Whois like God? / form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Miah, Mea, Meah, Meya

★TMichaela (Celtic, Gaelic,Hebrew, English, Irish)Feminine form ofMichael; who is like God?Macaela, MacKayla,Makayla, Mak, Mechaela,Meeskaela, Mekea, Micaela

★Michelle (French)Feminine form ofMichael; who is like God?Machelle, Mashelle,M’chelle, Mechelle,Meechelle, Me’Shell,Meshella, Mischa

Michewa (Tibetan) Sentfrom heavenMichewah

Michima (Japanese)Possessing beautiful wis-dom

Michri (Hebrew) Gift fromGodMichrie, Michry, Michrey,Michree, Michrea

Mide (Irish) One who isthirstyMeeda, Mida

Midori (Japanese) Havinggreen eyesMidorie, Midory, Midorey,Midoree, Midorea

Mignon (French) One whois cute and petiteMignonette, Mignonne,Mingnon, Minyonne,Minyonette

Mikaili (African) A godlywomanMikailie, Mikayli, Mikali,Mikaylie, Mikalie

Mila (Slavic) One who isindustrious and hardwork-ingMilaia, Milaka, Milla,Milia

Milan (Latin) From the cityin Italy; one who is graciousMilaana



Milanka (Croatian) Asweet young womanMilankaa, Milankai,Milanke, Milankia,Mylanka, Mylanke

Milena (Slavic) Thefavored oneMileena, Milana, Miladena,Milanka, Mlada, Mladena

Miliana (Latin) Feminineof Emeliano; one who iseager and willingMilianah, Milianna,Miliane, Miliann, Milianne

Milima (Swahili) Womanfrom the mountainsMilimah, Mileema, Milyma

Millo (Hebrew) Defenderof the sacred cityMilloh, Millowe, Milloe

Miloslava (Russian)Feminine form ofMiloslav; having the favorand glory of the peopleMiloslavah, Miloslavia,Miloslavea

Mima (Hebrew) Form ofJemima, meaning “our lit-tle dove”Mimah, Mymah, Myma

Minda (Native American,Hindi) Having greatknowledgeMindah, Mynda, Myndah,Menda, Mendah

Mindel (Hebrew) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Mindell, Mindelle, Mindele,Mindela, Mindella

Mindy (English) Form ofMelinda, meaning “onewho is sweet and gentle”Minda, Mindee, Mindi,Mindie, Mindey, Mindea

Ming Yue (Chinese) Bornbeneath the brigh moon

Mingmei (Chinese) Abright and beautiful girl

Minjonet (French)Resembling the smallblue flowerMinjonett, Minjonete,Minjonette, Minjoneta,Minjonetta

Minka (Teutonic) One whois resolute; having greatstrengthMinkah, Mynka, Mynkah,Minna, Minne

Minowa (NativeAmerican) One who has amoving voiceMinowah, Mynowa,Mynowah

Minuit (French) Born atmidnightMinueet

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Miracle (American) An actof God’s handMirakle, Mirakel, Myracle,Myrakle

Miranda (Latin) Worthy ofadmirationMaranda, Myranda, Randi

Mirai (Basque / Japanese)A miracle child / futureMiraya, Mirari, Mirarie,Miraree, Mirae

Miremba (Ugandan) Apromoter of peaceMirembe, Mirem, Mirembah,Mirembeh, Mirema

Miriam (Hebrew) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Mariam, Maryam, Meriam,Meryam, Mirham, Mirjam,Mirjana, Mirriam

Mirinesse (English) Filledwith joyMiriness, Mirinese, Mirines,Mirinessa, Mirinesa

Mirit (Hebrew) One who isstrong-willed

Miroslava (Slavic)Feminine form ofMiroslav; one who basksin peaceful gloryMiroslavia, Miroslavea,Myroslava, Myroslavia,Myroslavea

Mischa (Russian) Form ofMichelle, meaning “whois like God?”Misha

Mistico (Italian) A mysti-cal womanMistica, Mystico, Mystica,Mistiko, Mystiko

Misumi (Japanese) A pure,beautiful womanMisumie, Misumee, Misumy,Misumey, Misumea

Mitali (Indian) A friendlyand sweet womanMitalie, Mitalee, Mitaleigh,Mitaly, Mitaley, Meeta,Mitalea

Mitexi (Native American)Born beneath the sacredmoonMitexie, Mitexee, Mitexy,Mitexey, Mitexa, Mitexea

Miya (Japenese) From thesacred templeMiyah

Miyo (Japanese) A beauti-ful daughterMiyoko

Mizar (Hebrew) A littlewoman; petiteMizarr, Mizarre, Mizare,Mizara, Mizaria, Mizarra

Mliss (Cambodian)Resembling a flowerMlissa, Mlisse, Mlyss,Mlysse, Mlyssa



Mocha (Arabic) As sweetas chocolateMochah

Modesty (Latin) One whois without conceitModesti, Modestie,Modestee, Modestus,Modestey, Modesta,Modestia, Modestina

Moesha (American)Drawn from the waterMoisha, Moysha, Moeesha,Moeasha, Moeysha

Mohini (Indian) The mostbeautifulMohinie, Mohinee, Mohiny,Mohiney, Mohinea

Moladah (Hebrew) A giverof lifeMolada

★Molly (Irish) Form ofMary, meaning “star ofthe sea / from the sea ofbitterness”Moll, Mollee, Molley, Molli,Mollie, Molle, Mollea, Mali

Mona (Gaelic) One who isborn into the nobilityMoina, Monah, Monalisa,Monalissa, Monna, Moyna,Monalysa, Monalyssa

Monahana (Gaelic) A reli-gious womanMonahanah, Monahanna,Monahannah

Moncha (Irish) A solitarywomanMonchah

Monica (Greek / Latin) Asolitary woman / one whoadvises othersMonnica, Monca, Monicka,Monika, Monike

Monique (French) Onewho provides wise counselMoniqua, Moneeque,Moneequa, Moneeke,Moeneek, Moneaque,Moneaqua, Moneake

Monisha (Hindi) Havinggreat intelligenceMonishah, Monesha,Moneisha, Moniesha,Moneysha, Moneasha

Monroe (Gaelic) Womanfrom the riverMonrow, Monrowe, Monro

Monserrat (Latin) Fromthe jagged mountainMontserrat

Montana (Latin) Womanof the mountains; fromthe state of MontanaMontanna, Montina,Monteene, Montese

Morcan (Welsh) Of thebright seaMorcane, Morcana,Morcania, Morcanea

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Moreh (Hebrew) A greatarcher; a teacher

★TMorgan (Welsh)Circling the bright sea; asea dwellerMorgaine, Morgana,Morgance, Morgane,Morganica, Morgann,Morganne, Morgayne

Morguase (English) InArthurian legend, themother of GawainMarguase, Margawse,Morgawse, Morgause,Margause

Morina (Japanese) Fromthe woodland townMorinah, Moreena,Moryna, Moriena, Moreina,Moreana

Mubarika (Arabic) Onewho is blessedMubaarika, Mubaricka,Mubaryka, Mubaricca,Mubarycca

Mubina (Arabic) One whodisplays her true imageMubeena, Mubinah,Mubyna, Mubeana,Mubiena

Mudan (Mandarin)Daughter of a harmoniousfamilyMudane, Mudana,Mudayne, Mudaine,Mudann, Mudaen,Mudaena

Mufidah (Arabic) Onewho is helpful to othersMufeeda, Mufeyda, Mufyda,Mufeida, Mufieda, Mufeada

Mugain (Irish) In mythol-ogy, the wife of the king ofUlsterMugayne, Mugaine, Mugane,Mugayn, Mugaen, Mugaene,Mugaina, Mugayna

Muirne (Irish) One who isdearly lovedMuirna

Mukantagara (Egyptian)Born during a time of war

Mukarramma (Egyptian)One who is honored andrespectedMukarama, Mukaramma,Mukkarama

Munay (African) One wholoves and is lovedManay, Munaye, Munae,Munai

Munazza (Arabic) Anindependent woman; onewho is freeMunazzah, Munaza,Munazah

Murata (African) Abeloved friendMuraty, Muratia, Murati,Muratie, Muratee, Muratea



Muriel (Irish) Of the shin-ing seaMerial, Meriel, Merrill,Miureall, Murial, Muriella,Murielle, Merill

Murphy (Celtic) Daughterof a great sea warriorMurphi, Murphie,Murphey, Murphee, Murfi,Murfy, Murfie, Murphea

Musoke (African) Havingthe beauty of a rainbow

Mutehhara (Arabic) Onewho is pure; chasteMutehara, Mutehharah,Muteharra, Muteharah

Myisha (Arabic) Form ofAisha, meaning “lively;womanly”Myesha, Myeisha, Myeshia,Myiesha, Myeasha

Myrina (Latin) In mytholo-gy, an AmazonMyrinah, Myreena, Myreina,Myriena, Myreana

Myrrh (Egyptian)Resembling the fragrant oil

NNaama (Hebrew) Feminineform of Noam; an attractivewoman; good-lookingNaamah

Naava (Hebrew) A lovelyand pleasant womanNaavah, Nava, Navah,Navit

Nabila (Arabic) Daughterborn into nobility; a high-born daughterNabilah, Nabeela, Nabyla,Nabeelah, Nabylah,Nabeala, Nabealah

Nachine (Spanish) A fieryyoung womanNacheene, Nachyne,Nachina, Nachinah,Nachyna, Nacheena,Nacheane, Nacheana

Nadda (Arabic) A verygenerous womanNaddah, Nada, Nadah

Nadia (Slavic) One who isfull of hopeNadja, Nadya, Naadiya,Nadine, Nadie, Nadiyah,Nadea, Nadija

Nadirah (Arabic) One whois precious; rareNadira, Nadyra, Nadyrah,Nadeera, Nadeerah, Nadra,Nadrah

Naeemah (Egyptian) A kindand benevolent womanNayma, Nayima, Nayema

Naeva (French) Born inthe eveningNaevah, Naevia, Naevea,Nayva, Nayvah, Nayvia,Nayvea

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Nafuna (African) A childwho is delivered feetfirstNafunah, Nafunna,Nafoona, Nafoonah,Naphuna, Naphunah,Naphoona, Naphoonah

Nagesa (African) Bornduring the time of harvestNagesah, Nagessa, Nagessah

Nagge (Hebrew) A radiantwoman

Nagina (Arabic) As pre-cious as a pearlNageena, Naginah,Nageenah, Nagyna, Nagynah,Nageana, Nageanah

Nailah (Arabic) Feminineform of Nail; a successfulwoman; the acquirerNa’ila, Na’ilah, Naa’ilah,Naila, Nayla, Naylah,Naela, Naelah

Najia (Arabic) An independ-ent woman; one who is freeNaajia

Najja (African) The second-born childNajjah

Namid (Native American)A star dancerNamide, Namyd, Namyde

Namita (Papuan) In mythol-ogy, a mother goddessNamitah, Nameeta, Namyta,Nameetah, Namytah,Nameata, Nameatah

Nana (Hawaiian / English)Born during the spring; astar / a grandmother orone who watches overchildren

Nancy (English) Form ofAnna, meaning “a womangraced with God’s favor”Nainsey, Nainsi, Nance,Nancee, Nancey, Nanci,Nancie, Nancsi

Nandalia (Australian) Afiery womanNandaliah, Nandalea,Nandaleah, Nandali,Nandalie, Nandalei,Nandalee, Nandaleigh

Nandita (Indian) Adelightful daughterNanditah, Nanditia, Nanditea

Nani (Greek / Hawaiian) Acharming woman / onewho is beautifulNanie, Nanee, Naney,Nany, Nania, Nanya,Naniya, Nanea

Narella (Greek) A brightwoman; intelligentNarellah, Narela, Narelah,Narelle, Narell, Narele

Nascio (Latin) In mytholo-gy, goddess of childbirth

Nashita (Arabic) A livelywoman; one who is energeticNashitah, Nashyta,Nasheeta, Nasheata,Nashieta, Nasheita



Nasiha (Arabic) One whogives good adviceNaasiha, Nasihah, Naseeha,Naseehah, Nasyha, Nasyhah,Naseaha, Naseahah

★TNatalie (Latin) Refers toChrist’s birthday; born onChristmas DayNatala, Natalee, Natalene,Natalia, Natalja, Natalina,Nataline, Nataly, Natasha

Natane (Native American)Her father’s daughterNatanne

Natasha (Russian) Formof Natalie, meaning “bornon Christmas Day”Nastaliya, Nastalya,Natacha, Natascha,Natashenka, Natashia,Natasia, Natosha, Tosha

Natividad (Spanish)Refers to the NativityNatividade, Natividada,Natyvydad, Nativydad,Natyvidad

Natsuko (Japanese) Childborn during the summerNatsu, Natsumi

Navida (Iranian) Feminineform of Navid; bringer ofgood newsNavyda, Navidah, Navyda,Naveeda, Naveedah,Naveada, Naveadah

Navya (Indian) One whois youthfulNavyah, Naviya, Naviyah

Nawal (Arabic) A gift of GodNawall, Nawalle, Nawala,Nawalla

Nawar (Arabic) Resemblinga flowerNawaar

Nazahah (Arabic) Onewho is pure and honestNazaha, Nazihah, Naziha

Nechama (Hebrew) Onewho provides comfortNehama, Nehamah,Nachmanit, Nachuma,Nechamah, Nechamit

Neda (Slavic) Born on aSundayNedda, Nedah, Nedi, Nedie,Neddi, Neddie, Nedaa

Neeharika (Indian) Of themorning dewNeharika, Neeharyka,Neharyka

Neena (Hindi) A womanwho has beautiful eyesNeenah, Neanah, Neana,Neyna, Neynah

Nefertiti (Egyptian) Aqueenly womanNefertari, Nefertyty,Nefertity, Nefertitie,Nefertitee, Nefertytie,Nefertitea

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Neginoth (Hebrew) Anaccomplished musicianNeginothe, Negynoth,Negynothe, Neginotha,Negynotha

Nehelamite (Hebrew) AdreamerNehelamitte, Nehelamit,Nehelamyte, Nehelamytte,Nehelamyt

Neith (Egyptian) Inmythology, goddess of warand huntingNeitha, Neytha, Neyth, Neit,Neita, Neitia, Neitea, Neithe

Nekana (Spanish) Womanof sorrowNekane, Nekania, Nekanea

Neneca (Spanish) Form ofAmelia, meaning “onewho is industrious andhardworking”Nenecah, Nenica, Nenneca,Nennica

Neo (African) A gift fromGod

Nephthys (Egyptian) Inmythology, one of the ninemost important deities; thelady of the houseNebt-het, Nebet-het

Nerissa (Italian / Greek) Ablack-haired beauty / seanymphNarissa, Naryssa, Nericcia,Neryssa, Narice, Nerice, Neris

Nessa (Hebrew / Greek) Amiracle child / form ofAgnes, meaning “one whois pure; chaste”Nesha, Nessah, Nessia,Nessya, Nesta, Neta, Netia,Nessie

Netis (Native American)One who is trustworthyNetiss, Netisse, Netys,Netyss, Netysse

Nevaeh (American) Childfrom heaven

Nevina (Scottish) Feminineform of Nevin; daughterof a saintNevinah, Neveena, Nevyna,Nevinne, Nevynne, Neveene,Neveana, Neveane

Newlyn (Gaelic) Born dur-ing the springNewlynn, Newlynne,Newlin, Newlinn, Newlinne,Newlen, Newlenn, Newlenne

Neziah (Hebrew) One whois pure; a victorious womanNezia, Nezea, Nezeah, Neza,Nezah, Neziya, Neziyah

Niabi (Native American)Resembling a fawnNiabie, Niabee, Niabey,Niaby, Nyabi, Nyabie,Niabea, Nyabea

Niagara (English) Fromthe famous waterfallNiagarah, Niagarra,Niagarrah, Nyagara,Nyagarra



★TNicole (Greek) Feminineform of Nicholas; of thevictorious peopleNecole, Niccole, Nichol,Nichole, Nicholle, Nickol,Nickole, Nicol

Nicosia (English) Womanfrom the capital of CyprusNicosiah, Nicosea,Nicoseah, Nicotia, Nicotea

Nidia (Spanish) One whois graciousNydia, Nidiah, Nydiah,Nidea, Nideah, Nibia,Nibiah, Nibea

Nighean (Scottish) Ayoung woman; a maidenNighinn, Nigheen

Nike (Greek) One whobrings victory; in mytholo-gy, goddess of victoryNikee, Nikey, Nykee, Nyke

Nilam (Arabic) Resemblinga precious blue stoneNeelam, Nylam, Nilima,Nilyma, Nylyma, Nylima,Nealam, Nealama

Nilsine (Scandinavian)Feminine form of Neil; achampionNilsina, Nilsyne, Nilsyna,Nylsine, Nylsyna, Nylsina,Nylsyne, Nilsa

Nimeesha (African) Aprincess; daughter born toroyaltyNimeeshah, Nimiesha,Nimisha, Nimysha,Nymeesha, Nymisha,Nymysha, Nimeasha

Nini (African) As solid as astoneNinie, Niny, Niney, Ninee,Ninea

Nishan (African) One whowins awardsNishann, Nishanne,Nishana, Nishanna,Nyshan, Nyshana

Nitya (Indian) An eternalbeautyNithya, Nithyah, Nityah

Nixie (German) A beauti-ful water spriteNixi, Nixy, Nixey, Nixee,Nixea

Nizhoni (Native American)A beautiful womanNizhonie, Nyzhoni,Nyzhonie, Nizhony,Nizhoney, Nizhonea,Nyzhony, Nyzhoney

Nokomis (NativeAmerican) A daughter ofthe moonNokomiss, Nokomisse,Nokomys, Nokomyss,Nokomysse

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Nolcha (Native American)Of the sunNolchia, Nolchea

Nomusa (African) Onewho is mercifulNomusah, Nomusha,Nomusia, Nomusea,Nomushia, Nomushea

Nora (English) Form ofEleanor, meaning “theshining light”Norah, Noora, Norella, Norelle,Norissa, Norri, Norrie, Norry

Nordica (German) Womanfrom the northNordika, Nordicka,Nordyca, Nordyka,Nordycka, Norda, Norell,Norelle

Noriko (Japanese) Onewho upholds the lawNori

Nosiwe (African) Motherof the homeland

Noura (Arabic) Having aninner lightNureh, Nourah, Nure

Nsia (African) The sixth-born child

Nsonowa (African) Theseventh-born child

Nuo (Chinese) A gracefulwoman

Nyala (African) Resemblingan antelopeNyalah, Nyalla, Nyallah

Nyneve (English) InArthurian legend, anothername for the lady of thelakeNineve, Niniane, Ninyane,Nyniane, Ninieve, Niniveve

Nyura (Ukrainian) Agraceful womanNyrurah, Nyrurra, Niura,Neura

OOaisara (Arabic) A greatruler; an empressOaisarah, Oaisarra,Oaisarrah

Oamra (Arabic) Daughterof the moonOamrah, Oamira, Oamyra,Oameera

Oba (African) In mytholo-gy, the goddess of riversObah, Obba, Obbah

Obioma (African) A kindand caring womanObiomah, Obeoma,Obeomah, Obyoma,Obyomah



Octavia (Latin) Feminineform of Octavius; theeighth-born childOctaviana, Octavianne,Octavie, Octiana, Octoviana,Ottavia, Octavi, Octavy

Odahingum (NativeAmerican) Of the ripplingwaters

Oddrun (Scandinavian)Our secret love

Oddveig (Scandinavian)One who wields a spear

Ode (Egyptian / Greek)Traveler of the road / alyric poemOdea

Odessa (Greek) Feminineform of Odysseus; one whowanders; an angry womanOdissa, Odyssa, Odessia,Odissia, Odyssia, Odysseia

Odina (Latin / Scandinavian)From the mountain / femi-nine form of Odin, the high-est of the godsOdinah, Odeena, Odeene,Odeen, Odyna, Odyne,Odynn, Odeana

Ogenya (Hebrew) Godprovides assistanceOgenyah, Ogeniya,Ogeniyah

Ogin (Native American)Resembling the wild rose

Oheo (Native American) Abeautiful woman

Oira (Latin) One whoprays to GodOyra, Oirah, Oyrah

Okalani (Hawaiian) Fromthe heavensOkalanie, Okalany,Okalaney, Okalanee,Okaloni, Okalonie,Okalonee, Okalony

Okei (Japanese) Woman ofthe ocean

Oksana (Russian)HospitalityOksanah, Oksie, Aksana

Ola (Nigerian / Hawaiian /Norse) One who is pre-cious / giver of life; well-being / a relic of one’sancestorsOlah, Olla, Ollah

Olaide (American) Athoughtful womanOlaid, Olaida, Olayd,Olayde, Olayda, Olaed,Olaede, Olaeda

Olathe (Native American)A lovely young woman

Olaug (Scandinavian) Aloyal woman

Olayinka (Yoruban)Surrounded by wealth andhonorOlayenka, Olayanka

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Oldriska (Czech) A noblerulerOldryska, Oldri, Oldrie,Oldry, Oldrey, Oldree, Oldrea

Oleda (English) Resemblinga winged creatureOldedah, Oleta, Olita,Olida, Oletah, Olitah,Olidah

Olethea (Latin) Form ofAlethea, meaning “onewho is truthful”Oletheia, Olethia, Oletha,Oletea, Olthaia, Olithea,Olathea, Oletia

Olina (Hawaiian) One whois joyousOline, Oleen, Oleene,Olyne, Oleena, Olyna, Olin

★TOlivia (Latin) Feminineform of Oliver; of the olivetree; one who is peacefulOliviah, Oliva, Olive,Oliveea, Olivet, Olivetta,Olivette, Olivija

Olwen (Welsh) One wholeaves a white footprintOlwynn, Olvyen, Olvyin

Olympia (Greek) FromMount Olympus; a god-dessOlympiah, Olimpe,Olimpia, Olimpiada,Olimpiana, Olypme,Olympie, Olympi

Omri (Arabic) A red-hairedwomanOmrie, Omree, Omrea,Omry, Omrey

Omusa (African) One whois adoredOmusah, Omousa, Omousah

Ona (Hebrew) Filled withgraceOnit, Onat, Onah

Ondine (Latin) Resemblinga small waveOndina, Ondyne, Ondinia,Ondyna

Ondrea (Slavic) Form ofAndrea, meaning “coura-geous and strong / wom-anly”Ondria, Ondrianna,Ondreia, Ondreina,Ondreya, Ondriana,Ondreana, Ondera

Oneida (Native American)Our long-awaited daughterOnieda, Oneyda, Onida,Onyda

Onida (Native American)The one who has beenexpectedOnidah, Onyda, Onydah



Ontibile (African)Protected by GodOntibyle, Ontybile,Ontybyle

Ontina (American) Anopen-minded womanOntinah, Onteena,Onteenah, Onteana,Onteanah, Ontiena,Ontienah, Onteina

Oona (Gaelic) Form ofAgnes, meaning “one whois pure; chaste”Oonaugh, Oonagh, Oonah,Ouna, Ounah, Ounagh,Ounaugh

Opal (Sanskrit) A treas-ured jewel; resembling theiridescent gemstoneOpall, Opalle, Opale,Opalla, Opala, Opalina,Opaline, Opaleena

Ophelia (Greek) One whooffers help to othersOfelia, Ofilia, OphÈlie,Ophelya, Ophilia, Ovalia,Ovelia, Opheliah

Ophrah (Hebrew)Resembling a fawn; fromthe place of dustOfra, Ofrit, Ophra, Oprah,Orpa, Orpah, Ofrat, Ofrah

Oraleyda (Spanish) Bornwith the light of dawnOraleydah, Oraleida,Oraleidah, Oralida,Oralidah, Oralyda,Oralydah, Oraleda

Orange (Latin) Resemblingthe sweet fruitOrangetta, Orangia,Orangina, Orangea

Orbelina (American) Onewho brings excitementOrbelinah, Orbeleena,Orbeleenah, Orbeleana,Orbeleanah, Orbelyna,Orbelynah, Orbie

Orea (Greek) From themountainsOreah

Orenda (Iroquois Indian)A woman with magicalpowers

Oriana (Latin) Born atsunriseOreana, Orianna, Oriane,Oriann, Orianne

Oribel (Latin) A beautifulgolden childOrabel, Orabelle, Orabell,Orabela, Orabella, Oribell,Oribelle, Oribele

Orin (Irish) A dark-hairedbeautyOrine, Orina, Oryna, Oryn,Oryne

Orinthia (Hebrew /Gaelic) Of the pine tree /a fair ladyOrrinthia, Orenthia, Orna,Ornina, Orinthea,Orenthea, Orynthia,Orynthea

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Oriole (Latin) Resemblingthe gold-speckled birdOreolle, Oriolle, Oreole,Oriola, Oriolla, Oriol,Oreola, Oreolla

Orion (Greek) Thehuntress; a constellation

Orithna (Greek) One whois naturalOrithne, Orythna, Orythne,Orithnia, Orythnia,Orithnea, Orythnea,Orithniya

Orla (Gaelic) The goldenqueenOrlah, Orrla, Orrlah,Orlagh, Orlaith, Orlaithe,Orghlaith, Orghlaithe

Orna (Irish / Hebrew) Onewho is pale-skinned / ofthe cedar treeOrnah, Ornette, Ornetta,Ornete, Orneta, Obharnait,Ornat

Ornella (Italian) Of theflowering ash treeOrnelle, Ornell, Ornela,Ornele, Ornel

Ornice (Irish) A pale-skinned womanOrnyce, Ornise, Orynse,Orneice, Orneise, Orniece,Orniese, Orneece

Ortygia (Greek) In mytholo-gy, an island where Artemisand Apollo were bornOrtegia, Ortigia

Orva (Anglo-Saxon /French) A courageousfriend / as precious asgoldOrvah

Orynko (Ukrainian) Apeaceful womanOrinko, Orynka, Orinka

Osaka (Japanese) Fromthe city of industryOsaki, Osakie, Osakee,Osaky, Osakey, Osakea

Osma (English) Feminineform of Osmond; protect-ed by GodOsmah, Ozma, Ozmah

Otina (American) A fortu-nate womanOtinah, Otyna, Otynah,Oteena, Oteenah, Oteana,Oteanah, Otiena

Ourania (Greek) A heav-enly womanOuraniah, Ouranea,Ouraneah, Ouraniya,Ouraniyah

Overton (English) Fromthe upper side of townOvertown

Owena (Welsh) A high-born womanOwenah, Owenna,Owennah, Owenia, Owenea

Ozora (Hebrew) One whois wealthyOzorah, Ozorra, Ozorrah



PPaavna (Hindi) One whois pure; chastePavna, Paavnah, Pavnah,Paavani, Pavani, Pavany,Pavaney, Pavanie

Pace (American) A charis-matic young womanPaice, Payce, Paece, Pase,Paise, Payse, Paese

Pacifica (Spanish) Apeaceful womanPacifika, Pacyfyca,Pacyfyka, Pacifyca,Pacifyka, Pacyfica, Pacyfika

★Page (English) A youngassistantPaige, Payge, Paege

Pageant (American) A dra-matic womanPagent, Padgeant, Padgent

Paiva (Finnish) Born dur-ing daylightPaeva, Payva

Paki (African) A witness ofGodPakki, Packi, Pacci, Pakie,Pakkie, Paky, Pakky, Pakey

Palakika (Hawaiian) Onewho is dearly lovedPalakyka, Palakeka,Palakeeka, Palakieka,Palakeika, Palakeaka

Palba (Spanish) A fair-haired woman

Palemon (Spanish) Akindhearted womanPalemond, Palemona,Palemonda

Palesa (African)Resembling a flowerPalessa, Palesah, Palysa,Palisa, Paleesa

Paloma (Spanish) Dove-likePalloma, Palomita,Palometa, Peloma, Aloma

Pamela (English) A womanwho is as sweet as honeyPamelah, Pamella, Pammeli,Pammelie, Pameli, Pamelie,Pamelia, Pamelea

Panagiota (Greek) Feminineform of Panagiotis; a holywoman

Panchali (Indian) A princess;a high-born womanPanchalie, Panchaly,Panchalli, Panchaley,Panchalee, Panchalea,Panchaleigh

Panda (English)Resembling the bamboo-eating animalPandah

Pandara (Indian) A goodwifePandarah, Pandarra,Pandaria, Pandarea

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Pandora (Greek) A gifted,talented woman; inmythology, the first mortalwoman, who unleashedevil upon the worldPandorah, Pandorra,Pandoria, Pandorea,Pandoriya

Pantxike (Latin) A womanwho is freePantxikey, Pantxikye,Pantxeke, Pantxyke

Paras (Indian) A womanagainst whom others aremeasured

Parcae (Latin) In mytholo-gy, a name that refers to theFatesParca, Parcia, Parcee,Parsae, Parsee, Parsia,Parcea

Paris (English) Woman ofthe city in FrancePariss, Parisse, Parys,Paryss, Parysse

Parry (Welsh) Daughter ofHarryParri, Parrie, Parrey,Parree, Parrea

Parvani (Indian) Born dur-ing a full moonParvanie, Parvany,Parvaney, Parvanee,Parvanea

Parvati (Hindi) Daughterof the mountain; inHinduism, a name for thewife of ShivaParvatie, Parvaty, Parvatey,Parvatee, Pauravi, Parvatea,Pauravie, Pauravy

Paterekia (Hawaiian) Anupper-class womanPaterekea, Pakelekia,Pakelekea

Patience (English) Onewho is patient; an endur-ing womanPatiencia, Paciencia,Pacencia, Pacyncia,Pacincia, Pacienca

Patricia (English) Feminineform of Patrick; of nobledescentPatrisha, Patrycia, Patrisia,Patsy, Patti, Patty, Patrizia,Pattie, Trisha

Patrina (American) Borninto the nobilityPatreena, Patriena,Patreina, Patryna, Patreana

Paula (English) Feminineform of Paul; a petitewomanPaulina, Pauline, Paulette,Paola, Pauleta, Pauletta,Pauli, Paulete

Pausha (Hindi)Resembling the moonPaushah



Pax (Latin) One who ispeaceful; in mythology,the goddess of peacePaxi, Paxie, Paxton,Paxten, Paxtan, Paxy,Paxey, Paxee

Pearl (Latin) A preciousgem of the seaPearla, Pearle, Pearlie,Pearly, Pearline, Pearlina,Pearli, Pearley

Pelagia (Greek) Feminineform of Pelagius; womanof the seaPelagiah, Pelagea, Pelagiya,Pelageah, Pelagla, Pelaglah,Pelagie, Pelagy

Pelopia (Greek) In mythol-ogy, the wife of Thyestesand mother of AegisthusPelopiah, Pelopea, Pelopeah,Pelopiya

Pembroke (English) Fromthe broken hillPembrook, Pembrok,Pembrooke

Pendant (French) A deco-rated womanPendent, Pendante, Pendente

Penelope (Greek)Resembling a duck; inmythology, the faithfulwife of OdysseusPeneloppe, Penelopy,Penelopey, Penelopi,Penelopie, Penelopee,Penella, Penelia

Penia (Greek) In mytholo-gy, the personification ofpovertyPeniah, Penea, Peniya,Peneah, Peniyah

Penthesilea (Greek) Inmythology, a queen of theAmazons

Peony (Greek) Resemblingthe flowerPeoney, Peoni, Peonie,Peonee, Peonea

Pepin (French) An awe-inspiring womanPeppin, Pepine, Peppine,Pipin, Pippin, Pepen,Pepan, Peppen

Pepita (Spanish) Feminineform of Joseph; God willaddPepitah, Pepitta, Pepitia,Pepitina

Perdita (Latin) A lostwomanPerditah, Perditta, Perdy,Perdie, Perdi, Perdee,Perdea, Perdeeta

Perdix (Latin) Resemblinga partridgePerdixx, Perdyx, Perdyxx

Peri (Persian / English) Inmythology, a fairy / fromthe pear treePerry, Perri, Perie, Perrie,Pery, Perrey, Perey, Peree

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Perpetua (Latin) One whois constant; steadfast

Persephone (Greek) Inmythology, the daughterof Demeter and Zeus whowas abducted to theunderworldPersephoni, Persephonie,Persephony, Persephoney,Persephonee, Persefone,Persefoni, Persefonie

Persis (Greek) Woman ofPersiaPersiss, Persisse, Persys,Persyss, Persysse

Pesha (Hebrew) A flour-ishing womanPeshah, Peshia, Peshiah,Peshea, Pesheah, Peshe

Petronela (Latin) Feminineform of Peter, as solid andstrong as a rockPetronella, Petronelle,Petronia, Petronilla,Petronille, Petrona,Petronia, Petronel

Petunia (English)Resembling the flowerPetuniah, Petuniya,Petunea, Petoonia, Petounia

Phaedra (Greek) A brightwoman; in mythology, thewife of TheseusPhadra, Phaidra, Phedra,Phaydra, Phedre, Phaedre

Phailin (Thai) Resemblinga sapphirePhaylin, Phaelin, Phalin

Phashestha (American)One who is decoratedPhashesthea, Phashesthia,Phashesthiya

Pheakkley (Vietnamese) Afaithful womanPheakkly, Pheakkli,Pheakklie, Pheakklee,Pheakkleigh, Pheakklea

Pheodora (Greek) Asupreme giftPheodorah, Phedora,Phedorah

Phernita (American) Awell-spoken womanPherneeta, Phernyta,Phernieta, Pherneita,Pherneata

Phia (Italian) A saintlywomanPhiah, Phea, Pheah

Philippa (English)Feminine form of Phillip;a friend of horsesPhillippa, Philipa, Phillipa,Philipinna, Philippine,Phillipina, Phillipine, Pilis

Philomena (Greek) Afriend of strengthFilomena, Philomina, Mena



Philyra (Greek) A womanwho loves musicPhilyre, Philyria, Philyrea

Phoebe (Greek) A bright,shining woman; in mythol-ogy, another name for thegoddess of the moonPhebe, Phoebi, Phebi,Phoebie, Phebie, Pheobe,Phoebee, Phoebea

Phoena (Greek)Resembling a mystical birdPhoenah, Phoenna, Phena,Phenna

Phoenix (Greek) A dark-red color; in mythology,an immortal birdPhuong, Phoenyx

Phyllis (Greek) Of thefoliage; in mythology, agirl who was turned intoan almond treePhylis, Phillis, Philis,Phylys, Phyllida, Phylida,Phillida, Philida

Pili (Egyptian) The second-born childPilie, Pily, Piley, Pilee, Pilea,Pileigh

Pililani (Hawaiian) Havinggreat strengthPililanie, Pililany, Pililaney,Pililanee, Pililanea

Piluki (Hawaiian)Resembling a small leafPilukie, Piluky, Pilukey,Pilukee, Pilukea

Pineki (Hawaiian)Resembling a peanutPinekie, Pineky, Pinekey,Pinekee, Pinekea

Ping (Chinese) One who ispeacefulPyng

Pinga (Inuit) In mytholo-gy, goddess of the hunt,fertility, and healingPingah, Pyngah, Pyngah

Pinquana (NativeAmerican) Having a pleas-ant fragrancePinquan, Pinquann,Pinquanne, Pinquanna,Pinquane

Piper (English) One whoplays the flutePipere, Piperel, Piperell,Piperele, Piperelle, Piperela,Piperella, Pyper

Pippi (French / English) Afriend of horses / a blush-ing young womanPippie, Pippy, Pippey,Pippee, Pippea

Pirouette (French) A balletdancerPiroette, Pirouett, Piroett,Piroueta, Piroeta, Pirouetta,Piroetta, Pirouet

Pisces (Latin) The twelfthsign of the zodiac; the fishesPysces, Piscees, Pyscees,Piscez, Pisceez

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Pithasthana (Hindi) InHinduism, a name for thewife of Shiva

Platinum (English) As pre-cious as the metalPlatynum, Platnum, Platie,Plati, Platee, Platy, Platey,Platea

Platt (French) From theplainsPlatte

Pleshette (American) Anextravagent womanPleshett, Pleshet, Pleshete,Plesheta, Pleshetta

Pleun (American) Onewho is good with wordsPleune

Po (Italian) A lively woman

Podarge (Greek) In mythol-ogy, one of the Harpies

Poetry (American) Aromantic womanPoetrey, Poetri, Poetrie,Poetree, Poetrea

Polete (Hawaiian) A kindyoung womanPolet, Polett, Polette, Poleta,Poletta

Polina (Russian) A smallwomanPolinah, Poleena, Poleenah,Poleana, Poleanah, Poliena,Polienah, Poleina

Polyxena (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a daughter of Priamand loved by AchillesPolyxenah, Polyxenia,Polyxenna, Polyxene,Polyxenea

Pomona (Latin) In mythol-ogy, goddess of fruit treesPomonah, Pomonia,Pomonea, Pamona,Pamonia, Pamonea

Poni (African) The second-born daughterPonni, Ponie, Ponnie, Pony,Ponny, Poney, Ponney, Ponee

Poodle (American)Resembling the dog; onewith curly hairPoudle, Poodel, Poudel

Poonam (Hindi) A kindand caring womanPounam

Porter (Latin) The door-keeper

Posala (Native American)Born at the end of springPosalah, Posalla, Posallah

Posh (American) A fancyyoung womanPoshe, Posha

Potina (Latin) In mytholo-gy, goddess of children’sfood and drinkPotinah, Potyna, Potena,Poteena, Potiena, Poteina,Poteana



Powder (American) Alight-hearted womanPowdar, Powdir, Powdur,Powdor, Powdi, Powdie,Powdy, Powdey

Pragyata (Hindi) One whois knowledgeable

Praise (Latin) One whoexpresses admirationPrayse, Praize, Prayze,Praze, Praese, Praeze

Pramada (Indian) Onewho is indifferent

Pramlocha (Hindi) InHinduism, a celestialnymph

Precious (American) Onewho is treasuredPreshis, Preshys

Prima (Latin) The firstbornchildPrimalia, Primma, Pryma,Primia, Primea, Preema,Preama

Primola (Latin) Resemblinga primrosePrimolah, Primolia,Primoliah, Primolea,Primoleah

Princess (English) A high-born daughter; born toroyaltyPrincessa, Princesa, Princie,Princi, Princy, Princee,Princey, Princea

Prisca (Latin) From anancient familyPriscilla, Priscella, Precilla,Presilla, Prescilla, Prisilla,Prisella, Prissy, Prissi

Promise (American) Afaithful womanPromice, Promyse, Promyce,Promis, Promiss, Promys,Promyss

Prudence (English) Onewho is cautious and exer-cises good judgmentPrudencia, Prudensa,Prudensia, Prudentia,Predencia, Predentia, Prue,Pru

Pryce (American / Welsh)One who is very dear / anenthusiastic childPrice, Prise, Pryse

Puck (English) A mischie-vous fairy

Pulcheria (Italian) A chub-by babyPulcheriah, Pulcherea,Pulchereah, Pulcherya,Pulcheryah, Pulcheriya,Pulcheriyah

Pulika (African) An obedi-ent and well-behaved girlPulikah, Pulicca, Pulicka,Pulyka, Puleeka, Puleaka

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Pyrena (Greek) A fierywomanPyrenah, Pyrina, Pyrinah,Pyryna, Pyrynah, Pyreena,Pyreenah, Pyriena

Pyria (American) One whois cherishedPyriah, Pyrea, Pyreah,Pyriya, Pyriyah, Pyra,Pyrah

QQadesh (Syrian) Inmythology, goddess oflove and sensualityQuedesh, Qadesha,Quedesha, Qadeshia,Quedeshia, Quedeshiya

Qamra (Arabic) Of themoonQamrah, Qamar, Qamara,Qamrra, Qamaria,Qamrea, Qamria

Qimat (Indian) A valuablewomanQimate, Qimatte, Qimata,Qimatta

Qitarah (Arabic) Having anice fragranceQitara, Qytarah, Qytara,Qitaria, Qitarra, Qitarria,Qytarra, Qytarria

Qoqa (Chechen)Resembling a dove

Quana (Native American)One who is aromatic;sweet-smellingQuanah, Quanna,Quannah, Quania,Quaniya, Quanniya,Quannia, Quanea

Querida (Spanish) Onewho is dearly loved;belovedQueridah, Queryda,Querydah, Querrida,Queridda, Querridda,Quereeda, Quereada

Queta (Spanish) Head ofthe householdQuetah, Quetta, Quettah

Quiana (American) Livingwith grace; heavenlyQuianah, Quianna,Quiane, Quian, Quianne,Quianda, Quiani, Quianita

Quincy (English) The fifth-born childQuincey, Quinci, Quincie,Quincee, Quincia, Quinncy,Quinnci, Quyncy

Quintana (Latin / English)The fifth girl / queen’slawnQuintanah, Quinella,Quinta, Quintina,Quintanna, Quintann,Quintara, Quintona



Quintessa (Latin) Of theessenceQuintessah, Quintesa,Quintesha, Quintisha,Quintessia, Quyntessa,Quintosha, Quinticia

Quinyette (American) Thefifth-born childQuinyett, Quinyet,Quinyeta, Quinyette,Quinyete

Quirina (Latin) One who iscontentiousQuirinah, Quiryna,Quirynah, Quireena,Quireenah, Quireina,Quireinah, Quiriena

Quiritis (Latin) In mytholo-gy, goddess of motherhoodQuiritiss, Quiritisse,Quirytis, Quirytys, Quiritys,Quirityss

Quiterie (French) Onewho is peaceful; tranquilQuiteri, Quitery, Quiterey,Quiteree, Quiterye,Quyterie, Quyteri, Quyteree

RRabiah (Egyptian / Arabic)Born in the springtime /of the gentle windRabia, Raabia, Rabi’ah,Rabi

Rachana (Hindi) Born ofthe creationRachanna, Rashana,Rashanda, Rachna

★Rachel (Hebrew) Theinnocent lamb; in theBible, Jacob’s wifeRachael, Racheal,Rachelanne, Rachelce,Rachele, Racheli, Rachell,Rachelle, Raquel

Radcliffe (English) Of thered cliffsRadcleff, Radclef, Radclif,Radclife, Radclyffe, Radclyf,Radcliphe, Radclyphe

Radella (English) An elfincounselorRadell, Radel, Radele,Radella, Radela, Raedself,Radself, Raidself

Radmilla (Slavic)Hardworking for the peopleRadilla, Radinka, Radmila,Redmilla, Radilu

Rafi’a (Arabic) An exaltedwomanRafia, Rafi’ah, Rafee’a,Rafeea, Rafeeah, Rafiya,Rafiyah

Ragnara (Swedish)Feminine form of Ragnar;one who provides counselto the armyRagnarah, Ragnarra,Ragnaria, Ragnarea,Ragnari, Ragnarie,Ragnary, Ragnarey

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Rahi (Arabic) Born duringthe springtimeRahii, Rahy, Rahey, Rahee,Rahea, Rahie

Rahimah (Arabic) A com-passionate woman; onewho is mercifulRahima, Raheema,Raheemah, Raheima,Rahiema, Rahyma,Rahymah, Raheama

Raina (Polish) Form ofRegina, meaning “aqueenly woman”Raenah, Raene, Rainah,Raine, Rainee, Rainey,Rainelle, Rainy

Raja (Arabic) One who isfilled with hopeRajah

Raleigh (English) Fromthe clearing of roe deerRaileigh, Railey, Raley,Rawleigh, Rawley, Raly,Rali, Ralie

Ramona (Spanish)Feminine form of Ramon;a wise protectorRamee, Ramie, Ramoena,Ramohna, Ramonda,Ramonde, Ramonita,Ramonna

Randi (English) Feminineform of Randall; shieldedby wolves; form ofMiranda, meaning “wor-thy of admiration”Randa, Randee, Randelle,Randene, Randie, Randy,Randey, Randilyn

Raquel (Spanish) Form ofRachel, meaning “theinnocent lamb”Racquel, Racquell, Raquela,Raquelle, Roquel, Roquela,Rakel, Rakell

Rasha (Arabic) Resemblinga young gazelleRashah, Raisha, Raysha,Rashia, Raesha

Ratana (Thai) Resemblinga crystalRatanah, Ratanna,Ratannah, Rathana,Rathanna

Rati (Hindi) In Hinduism,goddess of passion and lustRatie, Ratea, Ratee, Raty,Ratey

Ratri (Indian) Born in theeveningRatrie, Ratry, Ratrey,Ratree, Ratrea

Rawiyah (Arabic) One whorecites ancient poetryRawiya, Rawiyya,Rawiyyah



Rawnie (English) An ele-gant ladyRawni, Rawny, Rawney,Rawnee, Rawnea

Raya (Israeli) A belovedfriendRayah

Raymonde (German)Feminine form ofRaymond; one who offerswise protectionRaymondi, Raymondie,Raymondee, Raymondea,Raymonda, Raymunde,Raymunda

Rayna (Hebrew /Scandinavian) One who ispure / one who provideswise counselRaynah, Raynee, Rayni,Rayne, Raynea, Raynie

Reba (Hebrew) Form ofRebecca, meaning “onewho is bound to God”Rebah, Reeba, Rheba,Rebba, Ree, Reyba, Reaba

★Rebecca (Hebrew) Onewho is bound to God; inthe Bible, the wife of IsaacRebakah, Rebbeca, Rebbecca,Rebbecka, Rebeca, Rebeccah,Rebeccea, Becky, Reba

Regan (Gaelic) Born intoroyalty; the little rulerRaegan, Ragan, Raygan,Reganne, Regann, Regane,Reghan, Reagan

Regina (Latin) A queenlywomanRegeena, Regena, Reggi,Reggie, Régine, Regine,Reginette, Reginia, Raina

Rehan (Armenian)Resembling a flowerRehane, Rehann, Rehanne,Rehana, Rehanna,Rehanan, Rehannan,Rehania

Rehema (African) A com-passionate womanRehemah, Rehemma,Rehemia, Rehemiya,Rehemea

Rehoboth (Hebrew) Fromthe city by the riverRehobothe, Rehobotha,Rehobothia

Rekha (Indian) One whowalks a straight lineRekhah, Reka, Rekah

Remy (French) Womanfrom the town of RheimsRemi, Remie, Remmy,Remmi, Remmie, Remy,Remmey, Remey

Ren (Japanese) Resemblinga water lily

Renée (French) One whohas been rebornRanae, Ranay, Ranée,Renae, Renata, Renay,Renaye, René

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Rephidim (Hebrew) Onewho offers supportRephidima, Rephydim,Rephydima, Rephidem,Rephydem, Rephedem

Reseda (Latin) Resemblingthe mignonette flowerResedah, Reselda, Resedia,Reseldia

Resen (Hebrew) From thehead of the stream; refersto a bridle

Reshma (Arabic) Havingsilky skinReshmah, Reshman,Reshmane, Reshmann,Reshmanne, Reshmana,Reshmanna, Reshmaan

Reya (Spanish) A queenlywomanReyah, Reyeh, Reye, Reyia,Reyiah, Reyea, Reyeah

Reza (Hungarian) Form ofTheresa, meaning “a har-vester”Rezah, Rezia, Reziah, Rezi,Rezie, Rezy, Rezee, Resi

Rezeph (Hebrew) As solidas a stoneRezepha, Rezephe, Rezephia,Rezephah, Rezephiah

Rhea (Greek) Of the flowingstream; in mythology, thewife of Cronus and motherof gods and goddessesRea, Rhae, Rhaya, Rhia,Rhiah, Rhiya, Rheya

Rheda (Anglo-Saxon) Adivine woman; a goddessRhedah

Rhiannon (Welsh) Thegreat and sacred queenRheanna, Rheanne,Rhiana, Rhiann, Rhianna,Rhiannan, Rhianon, Rhyan

Rhonda (Welsh) Wieldinga good spearRhondelle, Rhondene,Rhondiesha, Rhonette,Rhonnda, Ronda, Rondel,Rondelle

Rhys (Welsh) Having greatenthusiasm for lifeRhyss, Rhysse, Reece, Reese,Reice, Reise, Reace, Rease

Ria (Spanish) From theriver’s mouthRiah

Riane (Gaelic) Feminineform of Ryan; little rulerRiana, Rianna, Rianne,Ryann, Ryanne, Ryana,Ryanna, Riann

Rica (English) Form ofFrederica, meaning “peace-ful ruler”; form of Erica,meaning “ever the ruler /resembling heather”Rhica, Ricca, Ricah, Rieca,Riecka, Rieka, Riqua, Ryca

Riddhi (Indian) A prosper-ous womanRiddhie, Riddhy, Riddhey,Riddhee, Riddhea



★TRiley (Gaelic) From therye clearing; a courageouswomanReilley, Reilly, Rilee, Rileigh,Ryley, Rylee, Ryleigh, Rylie

Rin (Japanese) A pleasantcompanionRinako

Rini (Japanese) Resemblinga young rabbitRinie, Rinee, Rinea, Riny,Riney

Rio (Spanish) Woman ofthe riverRhio

Risa (Latin) One wholaughs oftenRisah, Reesa, Riesa, Rise,Rysa, Rysah, Riseh, Risako

Rita (Greek) Precious pearlRitta, Reeta, Reita, Rheeta,Riet, Rieta, Ritah, Reta

Roberta (English)Feminine form of Robert;one who is bright withfameRobertah, Robbie, Robin

Rochelle (French) Fromthe little rockRochel, Rochele, Rochell,Rochella, Rochette, Roschella,Roschelle, Roshelle

Roja (Spanish) A red-haired ladyRojah

Rolanda (German)Feminine form of Roland;well-known throughoutthe landRolandah, Rolandia,Roldandea, Rolande,Rolando, Rollanda,Rollande

Romhilda (German) A glo-rious battle maidenRomhilde, Romhild,Romeld, Romelde, Romelda,Romilda, Romild, Romilde

Ronli (Hebrew) My joy isthe LordRonlie, Ronlee, Ronleigh,Ronly, Ronley, Ronlea,Ronia, Roniya

Ronni (English) Form ofVeronica, meaning “dis-playing her true image”Ronnie, Ronae, Ronay,Ronee, Ronelle, Ronette,Roni, Ronica, Ronika

Rosalind (German /English) Resembling agentle horse / form ofRose, meaning “resem-bling the beautiful andmeaningful flowerRos, Rosaleen, Rosalen,Rosalin, Rosalina,Rosalinda, Rosalinde,Rosaline, Chalina

Rose (Latin) Resemblingthe beautiful and mean-ingful flowerRosa, Rosie, Rosalind

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Roseanne (English)Resembling the gracefulroseRanna, Rosana, Rosanagh,Rosanna, Rosannah,Rosanne, Roseann, Roseanna

Rosemary (Latin /English) The dew of thesea / resembling a bitterroseRosemaree, Rosemarey,Rosemaria, Rosemarie,Rosmarie, Rozmary,Rosamaria, Rosamarie

Rowan (Gaelic) Of the red-berry treeRowann, Rowane,Rowanne, Rowana,Rowanna

Rowena (Welsh / German)One who is fair and slen-der / having much fameand happinessRhowena, Roweena,Roweina, Rowenna,Rowina, Rowinna,Rhonwen, Rhonwyn

Ruana (Indian) One whois musically inclinedRuanah, Ruanna,Ruannah, Ruane, Ruann,Ruanne

Rubaina (Indian) A brightwomanRubaine, Rubain, Rubayne,Rubayn, Rubayna, Rubana,Rubane, Rubaena

Rudella (German) A well-known womanRudela, Rudelah, Rudell,Rudelle, Rudel, Rudele,Rudy, Rudie

Rue (English, German) Amedicinal herbRu, Larue

Rufina (Latin) A red-hairedwomanRufeena, Rufeine, Ruffina,Rufine, Ruffine, Rufyna,Ruffyna, Rufyne

Ruhi (Arabic) A spiritualwomanRoohee, Ruhee, Ruhie,Ruhy, Ruhey, Roohi,Roohie, Ruhea

Rukmini (Hindi) Adornedwith gold; in Hinduism,the first wife of KrishnaRukminie, Rukminy,Rukminey, Rukminee,Rukminea, Rukminni,Rukminii

Rumah (Hebrew) Onewho has been exaltedRuma, Rumia, Rumea,Rumiah, Rumeah, Rumma,Rummah

Rumina (Latin) In mythol-ogy, a protector goddess ofmothers and babiesRuminah, Rumeena,Rumeenah, Rumeina,Rumiena, Rumyna,Rumeinah, Rumienah



Rupali (Indian) A beautifulwomanRupalli, Rupalie, Rupalee,Rupallee, Rupal, Rupa,Rupaly, Rupaley

Ruqayyah (Arabic) A gen-tle woman; a daughter ofMuhammadRuqayya, Ruqayah, Ruqaya

Rusalka (Slavic) A wood-land spriteRusalke, Rusalk, Rusalkia,Rusalkea

Ruth (Hebrew) A belovedcompanionRuthe, Ruthelle, Ruthellen,Ruthetta, Ruthi, Ruthie,Ruthina, Ruthine

Ryba (Slavic) Resembling a fishRybah, Rybba, Rybbah

Ryder (American) Anaccomplished horsewomanRider

Ryo (Japanese) An excellentwomanRyoko

SSaba (Greek / Arabic)Woman from Sheba /born in the morningSabah, Sabaa, Sabba,Sabbah, Sabaah

Sabana (Spanish) From theopen plainSabanah, Sabanna, Sabann,Sabanne, Sabane, Saban

Sabi (Arabic) A lovelyyoung ladySabie, Saby, Sabey, Sabee,Sabbi, Sabbee, Sabea

Sabirah (Arabic) Havinggreat patienceSabira, Saabira, Sabeera,Sabiera, Sabeira, Sabyra,Sabirra, Sabyrra

Sabra (Hebrew) Resemblingthe cactus fruit; to restSabrah, Sebra, Sebrah,Sabrette, Sabbra, Sabraa,Sabarah, Sabarra

Sabrina (English) A leg-endary princessSabrinah, Sabrinna,Sabreena, Sabriena, Sabreina,Sabryna, Sabrine, Sabryne,Cabrina, Zabrina

Sachet (Hindi) HavingconsciousnessSachett, Sachette

Sada (Japanese) The pureoneSadda, Sadaa, Sadako,Saddaa

Sadella (American) A beau-tiful fairylike princessSadel, Sadela, Sadelah,Sadele, Sadell, Sadellah,Sadelle, Sydel

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Sadhana (Hindi) A devot-ed womanSadhanah, Sadhanna,Sadhannah, Sadhane,Sadhanne, Sadhann,Sadhan

Sadhbba (Irish) A wisewomanSadhbh, Sadhba

Sadie (English) Form ofSarah, meaning “aprincess; lady”Sadi, Sady, Sadey, Sadee,Saddi, Saddee, Sadiey, Sadye

Sadiya (Arabic) One whois fortunate; luckySadiyah, Sadiyyah, Sadya,Sadyah

Sadzi (American) Having asunny dispositionSadzee, Sadzey, Sadzia,Sadziah, Sadzie, Sadzya,Sadzyah, Sadzy

Safa (Arabic) One who isinnocent and pureSafah, Saffa, Sapha, Saffah,Saphah

Saffron (English) Resemblingthe yellow flowerSaffrone, Saffronn,Saffronne, Safron, Safronn,Safronne, Saffronah, Safrona

Saheli (Indian) A belovedfriendSahelie, Sahely, Saheley,Sahelee, Saheleigh, Sahyli,Sahelea

Sahila (Indian) One whoprovides guidanceSahilah, Saheela, Sahyla,Sahiela, Saheila, Sahela,Sahilla, Sahylla

Sahkyo (Native American)Resembling the minkSakyo

Saida (Arabic) Fortunateone; one who is happySaidah, Sa’ida, Sayida,Saeida, Saedah, Said,Sayide, Sayidea

Saihah (Arabic) One whois useful; goodSaiha, Sayiha

Sailor (American) Onewho sails the seasSailer, Sailar, Saylor, Sayler,Saylar, Saelor, Saeler, Saelar

Saima (Arabic) A fastingwomanSaimah, Saimma, Sayima

Sajni (Indian) One who isdearly lovedSajnie, Sajny, Sajney,Sajnee, Sajnea

Sakae (Japanese) One whois prosperousSakai, Sakaie, Sakay,Sakaye

Sakari (Native American)A sweet girlSakarie, Sakary, Sakarri,Sakarey, Sakaree, Sakarree,Sakarah, Sakarrie



Sakina (Indian / Arabic) Abeloved friend / havingGod-inspired peace ofmindSakinah, Sakeena, Sakiena,Sakeina, Sakyna, Sakeyna,Sakinna, Sakeana

Sakti (Hindi) In Hinduism,the divine energySaktie, Sakty, Sakkti,Sackti, Saktee, Saktey,Saktia, Saktiah

Saku (Japanese)Remembrance of the LordSakuko

Sakura (Japanese)Resembling a cherry blos-somSakurah, Sakurako, Sakurra

Sala (Hindi) From thesacred sala treeSalah, Salla, Sallah

Salal (English) An ever-green shrub with flowersand berriesSallal, Salall, Sallall,Salalle, Salale, Sallale

Salamasina (Samoan) Aprincess; born to royaltySalamaseena, Salamasyna,Salamaseana, Salamaseina,Salamasiena

Salina (French) One of asolemn, dignified characterSalin, Salinah, Salinda,Salinee, Sallin, Sallina,Sallinah, Salline

Saloma (Hebrew) One whooffers peace and tranquilitySalomah, Salome, Salomia,Salomiah, Schlomit,Shulamit, Salomeaexl,Salomma

Salus (Latin) In mythology,goddess of health andprosperity; salvationSaluus, Salusse, Saluss

Salwa (Arabic) One whoprovides comfort; solaceSalwah

Samah (Arabic) A gener-ous, forgiving womanSama, Samma, Sammah

★Samantha (Aramaic)One who listens wellSamanthah, Samanthia,Samanthea, Samantheya,Samanath, Samanatha,Samana, Samanitha

Sameh (Arabic) One whoforgivesSammeh, Samaya,Samaiya

Samina (Arabic) A healthywomanSaminah, Samine,Sameena, Samyna,Sameana, Sameina,Samynah

Samone (Hebrew) Formof Simone, meaning “onewho listens well”Samoan, Samoane, Samon,Samona, Samonia

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Samuela (Hebrew)Feminine form of Samuel;asked of GodSamuelah, Samuella,Samuell, Samuelle,Sammila, Sammile,Samella, Samielle

Sana (Persian / Arabic)One who emanates light /brilliance; splendorSanah, Sanna, Sanako,Sanaah, Sane, Saneh

Sanaa (Swahili) Beautifulwork of artSanae, Sannaa

Sandeep (Punjabi) Onewho is enlightenedSandeepe, Sandip, Sandipp,Sandippe, Sandeyp, Sandeype

Sandhya (Hindi) Born attwilight; name of the daugh-ter of the god BrahmaSandhiya, Sandhyah,Sandya, Sandyah

Sandra (Greek) Form ofAlexandra, meaning “ahelper and defender ofmankind”Sandrah, Sandrine, Sandy,Sandi, Sandie, Sandey,Sandee, Sanda, Sandrica

Sandrica (Greek) Form ofSandra, meaning “a helperand defender of mankind”Sandricca, Sandricah,Sandricka, Sandrickah,Sandrika, Sandrikah,Sandryca, Sandrycah

Sandrine (Greek) Form ofAlexandra, meaning “ahelper and defender ofmankind”Sandrin, Sandreana,Sandreanah, Sandreane,Sandreen, Sandreena,Sandreenah, Sandreene

Sangita (Indian) One whois musicalSangitah, Sangeeta,Sangeita, Sangyta,Sangieta, Sangeata

Saniya (Indian) A momentin time preservedSaniyah, Sanya, Sanea,Sania

Sanjna (Indian) A con-scientous woman

Santana (Spanish) A saint-ly womanSanta, Santah, Santania,Santaniah, Santaniata,Santena, Santenah,Santenna

Saoirse (Gaelic) An inde-pendent woman; havingfreedomSaoyrse

Sapna (Hindi) A dreamcome trueSapnah, Sapnia, Sapniah,Sapnea, Sapneah, Sapniya,Sapniyah



★TSarah (Hebrew) Aprincess; lady; in theBible, wife of AbrahamSara, Sari, Sariah, Sarika,Saaraa, Sarita, Sarina,Sarra, Kala, Sadie

Saraid (Irish) One who isexcellent; superiorSaraide, Saraed, Saraede,Sarayd, Sarayde

Sarama (African / Hindi)A kind woman / inHinduism, Indra’s dogSaramah, Saramma,Sarrama, Sarramma

Saran (African) One whobrings joy to othersSarane, Sarran, Saranne,Saranna, Sarana, Sarann

Sarasvati (Hindi) InHinduism, goddess oflearning and the artsSarasvatti, Sarasvatie,Sarasvaty, Sarasvatey,Sarasvatee, Sarasvatea

Saraswati (Hindi) Owningwater; in Hinduism, ariver goddessSaraswatti, Saraswatie,Saraswaty, Saraswatey,Saraswatee, Saraswatea

Sardinia (Italian) Womanfrom a mountainous islandSardiniah, Sardinea,Sardineah, Sardynia,Sardyniah, Sardynea,Sardyneah

Sasa (Japanese) One whois helpful; gives aidSasah

Sasha (Russian) Form ofAlexandra, meaning “ahelper and defender ofmankind”Sascha, Sashenka, Saskia

Sauda (Swahili) A darkbeautySaudaa, Sawda, Saudda

★Savannah (English)From the open grassyplainSavanna, Savana, Savanne,Savann, Savane, Savanneh

Savarna (Hindi) Daughterof the oceanSavarnia, Savarnea,Savarniya, Savarneia

Savitri (Hindi) InHinduism, the daughterof the god of the sunSavitari, Savitrie, Savitry,Savitarri, Savitarie,Savitree, Savitrea, Savitrey

Savvy (American) Smartand perceptive womanSavy, Savvi, Savvie, Savvey,Savee, Savvee, Savvea,Savea

Sayyida (Arabic) A mis-tressSayyidah, Sayida, Sayyda,Seyyada, Seyyida, Seyada,Seyida

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Scelflesh (English) Fromthe meadow

Schaaph (Hebrew) Onewho is thoughtfulSchaph, Schaphe

Scota (Irish) Woman ofScotlandScotta, Scotah, Skota,Skotta, Skotah

Sea’iqa (Arabic) Thunderand lightningSeaqa, Seaqua

Season (Latin) A fertilewoman; one whoembraces changeSeazon, Seeson, Seezon,Seizon, Seasen, Seasan,Seizen, Seizan

Sebille (English) InArthurian legend, a fairySebylle, Sebill, Sebile,Sebyle, Sebyl

Secunda (Latin) The second-born childSecundah, Secuba,Secundus, Segunda,Sekunda

Seda (Armenian) Voices ofthe forestSedda, Sedah, Seddah

Sedona (American)Woman from a city inArizonaSedonah, Sedonna,Sedonnah, Sedonia,Sedonea

Seema (Greek) A symbol;a signSeyma, Syma, Seama,Seima, Siema

Sefarina (Greek) Of a gen-tle windSefarinah, Sefareena,Sefareenah, Sefaryna,Sefarynah, Sefareana,Sefareanah

Seiko (Japanese) The forceof truth

Selene (Greek) Of the moonSela, Selena, Selina, Celina,Zalina

Sema (Arabic) A divineomen; a known symbolSemah

Senalda (Spanish) A sign;a symbolSenaldah, Senaldia,Senaldiya, Senaldea,Senaldya

September (American)Born in the month ofSeptemberSeptimber, Septymber,Septemberia, Septemberea

Sequoia (Native American)Of the giant redwood treeSekwoya, Lequoia



Serafina (Latin) A seraph;a heavenly winged angelSerafinah, Serafine, Seraphina,Serefina, Seraphine, Sera

Serena (Latin) Having apeaceful dispositionSerenah, Serene, Sereena,Seryna, Serenity, Serenitie,Serenitee, Serepta, Cerina,Xerena

Serendipity (American) Afateful meeting; havinggood fortuneSerendipitey, Serendipitee,Serendipiti, Serendipitie,Serendypyty

Sevati (Indian)Resembling the white roseSevatie, Sevatti, Sevate,Sevatee, Sevatea, Sevaty,Sevatey, Sevti

Shabana (Arabic) A maid-en belonging to the nightShabanah, Shabanna,Shabaana, Shabanne,Shabane

Shabnan (Persian) Afalling raindropShabnane, Shabnann,Shabnanne

Shadha (Arabic) An aro-matic fragranceShadhah

Shafiqa (Arabic) A com-passionate womanShafiqah, Shafiqua,Shafeeqa, Shafeequa

Shai (Gaelic) A gift of GodShay, Shae, Shayla, Shea,Shaye

Sha’ista (Arabic) One whois polite and well-behavedShaistah, Shaista,Shaa’ista, Shayista, Shaysta

Shakila (Arabic) Feminineform of Shakil; beautifuloneShakilah, Shakela,Shakeela, Shakeyla,Shakyla, Shakeila,Shakiela, Shakina

Shakira (Arabic) Feminineform of Shakir; grateful;thankfulShakirah, Shakiera,Shaakira, Shakeira,Shakyra, Shakeyra,Shakura, Shakirra

Shakti (Indian) A divinewoman; having powerShaktie, Shakty, Shaktey,Shaktee, Shaktye, Shaktea

Shaliqa (Arabic) One whois sisterlyShaliqah, Shaliqua,Shaleeqa, Shaleequa,Shalyqa, Shalyqua

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Shamima (Arabic) Awoman full of flavorShamimah, Shameema,Shamiema, Shameima,Shamyma, Shameama

Shandy (English) One whois rambunctious; boisterousShandey, Shandee, Shandi,Shandie, Shandye, Shandea

Shani (African) A mar-velous womanShanie, Shany, Shaney,Shanee, Shanni, Shanea,Shannie, Shanny

Shanley (Gaelic) Smalland ancient womanShanleigh, Shanlee, Shanly,Shanli, Shanlie, Shanlea

Shannon (Gaelic) Havingancient wisdom; rivernameShanon, Shannen,Shannan, Shannin,Shanna, Shannae,Shannun, Shannyn

Shaquana (American)Truth in lifeShaqana, Shaquanah,Shaquanna, Shaqanna,Shaqania

Sharifah (Arabic) Feminineform of Sharif; noble;respected; virtuousSharifa, Shareefa, Sharufa,Sharufah, Sharyfa, Sharefa,Shareafa, Shariefa

Sharik (African) One whois a child of GodShareek, Shareake,Sharicke, Sharick, Sharike,Shareak, Sharique, Sharyk

Sharikah (Arabic) Onewho is a good companionSharika, Shareeka,Sharyka, Shareka,Shariqua, Shareaka

Sharlene (French)Feminine form of Charles;petite and womanlySharleene, Sharleen,Sharla, Sharlyne, Sharline,Sharlyn, Sharlean,Sharleane

Sharon (Hebrew) Fromthe plains; a floweringshrubSharron, Sharone,Sharona, Shari, Sharis,Sharne, Sherine, Sharun

Shasta (Native American)From the triple-peakedmountainShastah, Shastia, Shastiya,Shastea, Shasteya

Shawnee (NativeAmerican) A tribal nameShawni, Shawnie,Shawnea, Shawny,Shawney, Shawnea



Shayla (Irish) Of the fairypalace; form of Shai,meaning “a gift of God”Shaylah, Shaylagh,Shaylain, Shaylan, Shaylea,Shayleah, Shaylla, Sheyla

Shaylee (Gaelic) From thefairy palace; a fairyprincessShalee, Shayleigh, Shailee,Shaileigh, Shaelee,Shaeleigh, Shayli, Shaylie

Sheehan (Celtic) Littlepeaceful one; peacemakerShehan, Sheyhan, Shihan,Shiehan, Shyhan, Sheahan

Sheela (Indian) One of coolconduct and characterSheelah, Sheetal

Sheena (Gaelic) God’s gra-cious giftSheenah, Shena, Shiena,Sheyna, Shyna, Sheana,Sheina

Sheherezade (Arabic) Onewho is a city dweller

Sheila (Irish) Form ofCecilia, meaning “onewho is blind”Sheilah, Sheelagh, Shelagh,Shiela, Shyla, Selia, Sighle,Sheiletta

Shelby (English) From thewillow farmShelbi, Shelbey, Shelbie,Shelbee, Shelbye, Shelbea

Sheridan (Gaelic) Onewho is wild and untamed;a searcherSheridann, Sheridanne,Sherydan, Sherridan,Sheriden, Sheridon,Sherrerd, Sherida

Sheshebens (NativeAmerican) Resembling asmall duck

Shifra (Hebrew) A beauti-ful midwifeShifrah, Shiphrah, Shiphra,Shifria, Shifriya, Shifrea

Shikha (Indian) Flameburning brightlyShikhah, Shikkha, Shekha,Shykha

Shima (Native American)Little motherShimah, Shimma, Shyma,Shymah

Shina (Japanese) A virtuouswoman; having goodnessShinah, Shinna, Shyna,Shynna

Shobha (Indian) An attrac-tive womanShobhah, Shobbha, Shoba,Shobhan, Shobhane

Shoshana (Arabic) Form ofSusannah, meaning “whitelily”Shosha, Shoshan,Shoshanah, Shoshane,Shoshanha, Shoshann,Shoshanna, Shoshannah

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Shradhdha (Indian) Onewho is faithful; trustingShraddha, Shradha,Shradhan, Shradhane

Shruti (Indian) Havinggood hearingShrutie, Shruty, Shrutey,Shrutee, Shrutye, Shrutea

Shunnareh (Arabic)Pleasing in manner andbehaviorShunnaraya, Shunareh,Shunarreh

Shyann (English) Form ofCheyenne, meaning“unintelligible speaker”Shyanne, Shyane, Sheyann,Sheyanne, Sheyenne,Sheyene

Shysie (Native American)A quiet childShysi, Shysy, Shysey, Shysee,Shycie, Shyci, Shysea,Shycy

Sibyl (English) A prophet-ess; a seerSybil, Sibyla, Sybella, Sibil,Sibella, Sibilla, Sibley, Sibylla

Siddhi (Hindi) Havingspiritual powerSidhi, Syddhi, Sydhi

Sidero (Greek) In mytholo-gy, stepmother of Peliasand NeleusSiderro, Sydero, Sideriyo

Sieglinde (German)Winning a gentle victory

★Sierra (Spanish) From thejagged mountain rangeSiera, Syerra, Syera, Seyera,Seeara

Sigfreda (German) Awoman who is victoriousSigfreeda, Sigfrida, Sigfryda,Sigfreyda, Sigfrieda,Sigfriede, Sigfrede

Sigismonda (Teutonic) Avictorious defenderSigismunda

Signia (Latin) A distin-guishing signSigniya, Signea, Signeia,Signeya, Signa

Sigyn (Norse) In mytholo-gy, the wife of Loki

Sihu (Native American) Asdelicate as a flower

Silka (Latin) Form ofCecelia, meaning “onewho is blind”Silke, Silkia, Silkea, Silkie,Silky, Silkee, Sylka, Sylke

Sima (Arabic) One who istreasured; a prizeSimma, Syma, Simah,Simia, Simiya

Simone (French) One wholistens wellSim, Simonie, Symone,Samone



Simran (Indian) One whomeditatesSimrana, Simrania,Simrann, Simranne,Simrane, Simranna

Sine (Scottish) Form ofJane, meaning “God isgracious”Sinead, Sineidin, Sioned,Sionet, Sion, Siubhan,Siwan, Sineh

Sinobia (Greek) Form ofZenobia, meaning “childof Zeus”Sinobiah, Sinobya, Sinobe,Sinobie, Sinovia, Senobia,Senobya, Senobe

Sinopa (Native American)Resembling a fox

Sinope (Greek) In mythol-ogy, one of the daughtersof Asopus

Siran (Armenian) An allur-ing and lovely woman

Siren (Greek) In mytholo-gy, a sea nymph whosebeautiful singing luredsailors to their deaths;refers to a seductive andbeautiful womanSirene, Sirena, Siryne, Siryn,Syren, Syrena, Sirine, Sirina

Siria (Spanish / Persian)Bright like the sun / aglowing womanSiriah, Sirea, Sireah, Siriya,Siriyah, Sirya, Siryah

Siroun (Armenian) A love-ly womanSirune

Sirpuhi (Armenian) Onewho is holy; piousSirpuhie, Sirpuhy, Sirpuhey,Sirpuhea, Sirpuhee

Sissy (English) Form ofCecilia, meaning “onewho is blind”Sissey, Sissie, Sisley, Sisli,Sislee, Sissel, Sissle, Syssy

Sita (Hindi) In Hinduism,goddess of the harvest andwife of Rama

Sive (Irish) A good andsweet girlSivney, Sivny, Sivni, Sivnie,Sivnee, Sivnea

Sloane (Irish) A strong pro-tector; a woman warriorSloan, Slone

Smita (Indian) One whosmiles a lot

Snana (Native American)Having a sound like bellsSnanah, Snanna, Snannah

Snow (American) FrozenrainSnowy, Snowie, Snowi,Snowey, Snowee, Snowea,Sno

Snowdrop (English)Resembling a small whiteflower

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Solana (Latin / Spanish)Wind from the east / ofthe sunshineSolanah, Solanna, Solann,Solanne

Solange (French) One whois religious and dignified

Solaris (Greek) Of the sunSolarise, Solariss, Solarisse,Solarys, Solaryss, Solarysse,Sol, Soleil

Solita (Latin) One who issolitarySolitah, Solida, Soledad,Soledada, Soledade

Somatra (Indian) Of theexcellent moon

Sona (Arabic) The golden oneSonika, Sonna

Sonora (Spanish) Apleasant-sounding womanSonorah, Sonoria, Sonorya,Sonoriya

Soo (Korean) Having anexcellent long life

★TSophie (Greek) WisdomSophia, Sofiya, Sofie, Sofia,Sofi, Sofiyko, Sofronia,Sophronia, Zofia

Sorina (Romanian)Feminine form of Sorin;of the sunSorinah, Sorinna, Sorinia,Soriniya, Sorinya, Soryna,Sorynia, Sorine

Sorrel (French) From thesurele plantSorrell, Sorrelle, Sorrele,Sorrela, Sorrella

Sparrow (English)Resembling a small song-birdSparro, Sparroe, Sparo,Sparow, Sparowe, Sparoe

Sslama (Egyptian) Onewho is peaceful

Stacey (English) Form ofAnastasia, meaning “onewho shall rise again”Stacy, Staci, Stacie, Stacee,Stacia, Stasia, Stasy, Stasey

Stella (English) Star of theseaStela, Stelle, Stele, Stellah,Stelah

★Stephanie (Greek)Feminine form of Stephen;crowned in victoryStephani, Stephany,Stephaney, Stephanee,Stephene, Stephana,Stefanie, Stefani

Stevonna (Greek) Acrowned ladyStevonnah, Stevona,Stevonah, Stevonia,Stevonea, Stevoniya

Struana (Scottish) Fromthe streamStruanna, Struanah,Struanne, Struan, Struann,Struane



Styx (Greek) In mythology,the river of the underworldStixx, Styxx, Stix

Suave (American) Asmooth and courteouswomanSwave

Subhadra (Hindi) InHinduism, the sister ofKrishna

Subhaga (Indian) A fortu-nate person

Subhuja (Hindi) An auspi-cious celestial damsel

Subira (African) One whois patientSubirah, Subirra, Subyra,Subyrra, Subeera, Subeara,Subeira, Subiera

Suhaila (Arabic) Feminineform of Suhail; the secondbrightest starSuhayla, Suhaela, Suhala,Suhailah, Suhaylah,Suhaelah, Suhalah

Sulwyn (Welsh) One whoshines as bright as thesunSulwynne, Sulwynn,Sulwinne, Sulwin, Sulwen,Sulwenn, Sulwenne

Sumana (Indian) A good-natured womanSumanah, Sumanna,Sumane, Sumanne,Sumann

Sumi (Japanese) One whois elegant and refinedSumie

Sumitra (Indian) Abeloved friendSumitrah, Sumita,Sumytra, Sumyta,Sumeetra, Sumeitra,Sumietra, Sumeatra

Summer (American)Refers to the season; bornin summerSommer, Sumer, Somer,Somers

Suna (Turkish) A swan-likewoman

Sunanda (Indian) Havinga sweet characterSunandah, Sunandia,Sunandiya, Sunandea,Sunandya

Sunila (Indian) Feminineform of Sunil; very blueSunilah, Sunilla, Sunilya,Suniliya

Sunniva (English) Gift ofthe sunSynnove, Synne, Synnove,Sunn

Surabhi (Indian) Having alovely fragranceSurbhii, Surabhie, Surabhy,Surabhey, Surabhee,Surabhea

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Susannah (Hebrew) WhitelilySusanna, Susanne, Susana,Susane, Susan, Suzanna,Suzannah, Suzanne,Shoshana, Huhana

Sushanti (Indian) A peace-ful woman; tranquilSushantie, Sushanty,Sushantey, Sushantee,Sushantea

Suzu (Japanese) One whois long-livedSuzue, Suzuko

Swanhilda (Norse) Awoman warrior; inmythology, the daughterof SigurdSwanhild, Swanhilde,Svanhilde, Svanhild,Svenhilde, Svenhilda

Swarupa (Indian) One whois devoted to the truth

★Sydney (English) Of thewide meadowSydny, Sydni, Sydnie,Sydnea, Sydnee, Sidney,Sidne, Sidnee

TTaariq (Swahili) Resemblingthe morning starTariq, Taarique, Tarique

Tabia (African / Egyptian)One who makes incanta-tions / a talented womanTabiah, Tabya, Tabea,Tabeah, Tabiya

Tabita (African) A gracefulwomanTabitah, Tabyta, Tabytah,Tabeeta, Tabeata, Tabieta,Tabeita

Tabitha (Greek) Resemblinga gazelle; known for beautyand graceTabithah, Tabbitha,Tabetha, Tabbetha,Tabatha, Tabbatha,Tabotha, Tabbotha

Tabora (Spanish) One whoplays a small drumTaborah, Taborra, Taboria,Taborya

Tacincala (NativeAmerican) Resembling adeerTacincalah, Tacyncala,Tacyncalah, Tacincalla,Tacyncalla

Tahsin (Arabic)Beautification; one who ispraisedTahseen, Tahsene, Tahsyne,Tasine, Tahseene, Tahsean,Tahseane

Tahzib (Arabic) One whois educated and culturedTahzeeb, Tahzebe, Tahzybe,Tazib, Tazyb, Tazeeb,Tahzeab, Tazeab



Taithleach (Gaelic) A quietand calm young lady

Takako (Japanese) A loftychild

Takoda (Native American)Friend to everyoneTakodah, Takodia, Takodya,Takota

Tala (Native American) Astalking wolfTalah, Talla

Talia (Hebrew / Greek)Morning dew from heav-en / bloomingTaliah, Talea, Taleah,Taleya, Tallia, Talieya,Taleea, Taleia

Talihah (Arabic) One whoseeks knowledgeTaliha, Talibah, Taliba,Talyha, Taleehah, Taleahah

Taline (Armenian) Of themonestaryTalene, Taleen, Taleene,Talyne, Talinia, Talinya,Taliniya

Talisa (American)Consecrated to GodTalisah, Talysa, Taleesa,Talissa, Talise, Taleese,Talisia, Talisya

Talisha (American) Adamsel; an innocentTalesha, Taleisha, Talysha,Taleesha, Tylesha, Taleysha,Taleshia, Talishia

Talitha (Arabic) A maiden;young girlTalithah, Taletha, Taleetha,Talytha, Talithia, Talethia,Tiletha, Talith

Tamanna (Indian) Onewho is desiredTamannah, Tamana,Tamanah, Tammana,Tammanna

Tamasha (African)Pageant winnerTamasha, Tomosha,Tomasha, Tamashia,Tamashya

Tamesis (Celtic) Inmythology, the goddess ofwater; source of the namefor the river ThamesTamesiss, Tamesys, Tamesyss

Tangia (American) TheangelTangiah, Tangya, Tangiya,Tangeah

Tani (Japanese /Melanesian / Tonkinese)From the valley / a sweet-heart / a young womanTanie, Tany, Taney, Tanee,Tanni, Tanye, Tannie,Tanny

Tania (Russian) Queen ofthe fairiesTanya, Tannie, Tanny,Tanika

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Tanner (English) One whotans hidesTaner, Tannar, Tannor,Tannis

Tansy (English / Greek) Anaromatic yellow flower /having immortalityTansey, Tansi, Tansie, Tansee,Tansye, Tansea, Tancy, Tanzy

Tanushri (Indian) Onewho is beautiful; attractiveTanushrie, Tanushry,Tanushrey, Tanushree,Tanushrea

Tanvi (Indian) Slender andbeautiful womanTanvie, Tanvy, Tanvey,Tanvee, Tanvye, Tannvi,Tanvea

Tapati (Indian) In mythology,the daughter of the sun godTapatie, Tapaty, Tapatey,Tapatee, Tapatye, Tapatea

Taphath (Hebrew) In theBible, Solomon’s daughterTafath, Taphathe, Tafathe

Tara (Gaelic / Indian) Of thetower; rocky hill / star; inmythology, an astral goddessTarah, Tarra, Tayra,Taraea, Tarai, Taralee,Tarali, Taraya

Tarachand (Indian) SilverstarTarachande, Tarachanda,Tarachandia, Tarachandea,Tarachandiya, Tarachandya

Taree (Japanese) A bend-ing branchTarea, Tareya

Taregan (Native American)Resembling a craneTareganne, Taregann

Tareva-chine(shanay)(Native American) Onewith beautiful eyes

Tariana (American) Fromthe holy hillsideTariana, Tarianna,Taryana, Taryanna

Tarika (Indian) A starletTarikah, Taryka, Tarykah,Taricka, Tarickah

Tarisai (African) One tobehold; to look atTarysai

Tasanee (Thai) A beautifulviewTasane, Tasani, Tasanie,Tasany, Tasaney, Tasanye,Tasanea

Taskin (Arabic) One whoprovides peace; satisfac-tionTaskine, Taskeen, Taskeene,Taskyne, Takseen, Taksin,Taksyn



Tasnim (Arabic) From thefountain of paradiseTasnime, Tasneem,Tasneeme, Tasnyme,Tasnym, Tasneam,Tasneame

Tatum (English) Bringer ofjoy; spiritedTatom, Tatim, Tatem,Tatam, Tatym

Tavi (Aramaic) One who iswell-behavedTavie, Tavee, Tavy, Tavey,Tavea

★Taylor (English) Cutter ofcloth; one who alters gar-mentsTailor, Taylore, Taylar,Tayler, Talour, Taylre,Tailore, Tailar

Teamhair (Irish) Inmythology, a place wherekings metTeamhaire, Teamhare,Teamharre

Tehya (Native American)One who is preciousTehyah, Tehiya, Tehiyah

Teigra (Greek) Resemblinga tigerTeigre

Telephassa (Latin) Inmythology, the queen ofTyreTelephasa, Telefassa,Telefasa

Temperance (English)Having self-restraintTemperence, Temperince,Temperancia, Temperanse,Temperense, Temperinse

Tendai (African) Thankfulto GodTenday, Tendae, Tendaa,Tendaye

Tender (American) Onewho is sensitive; youngand vulnerableTendere, Tendera, Tenderia,Tenderre, Tenderiya

Teranika (Gaelic) Victoryof the earthTeranikah, Teranieka,Teraneika, Teraneeka,Teranica, Teranicka,Teranicca, Teraneaka

Terpsichore (Greek) Inmythology, the muse ofdancing and singingTerpsichora, Terpsichoria,Terpsichoriya

Terra (Latin) From theearth; in mythology, anearth goddessTerrah, Terah, Teralyn,Terran, Terena, Terenah,Terenna, Terrena

Terrian (Greek) One whois innocentTerriane, Terrianne,Terriana, Terianna, Terian,Terianne

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Teryl (English) One who isvivacious and brightTerryl, Teryll, Terylle, Terryll

Tetsu (Japanese) A strongwomanTetsue

Tetty (English) Form ofElizabeth, meaning “myGod is bountiful; God’spromise”Tettey, Tetti, Tettie, Tettee,Tettea

Tevy (Cambodian) An angelTevey, Tevi, Tevie, Tevee,Tevea

Thandiwe (African) Theloving oneThandywe, Thandiewe,Thandeewe, Thandie,Thandi, Thandee, Thandy,Thandey

Thao (Vietnamese) Onewho is respectful of herparents

Thara (Arabic) One who iswealthy; prosperousTharah, Tharra, Tharrah,Tharwat

Thelma (Greek) One whois ambitious and willfulThelmah, Telma, Thelmai,Thelmia, Thelmalina

Thelred (English) Onewho is well-advisedThelrede, Thelread,Thelredia, Thelredina,Thelreid, Thelreed, Thelryd

Thema (African) A queenThemah, Theema, Thyma,Theyma, Theama

Theora (Greek) A watcherTheorra, Theoria, Theoriya,Theorya

Theresa (Greek) A harvesterTeresa, Theresah, Theresia,Therese, Thera, Tresa,Tressa, Tressam, Reese, Reza

Theta (Greek) Eighth letterof the Greek alphabetThetta

Thistle (English)Resembling the prickly,flowered plantThistel, Thissle, Thissel

Thomasina (Hebrew)Feminine form ofThomas; a twinThomasine, Thomsina,Thomasin, Tomasina,Tomasine, Thomasa,Thomaseena, Thomaseana

Thoosa (Greek) In mythol-ogy, a sea nymphThoosah, Thoosia,Thoosiah, Thusa, Thusah,Thusia, Thusiah, Thousa

Thorberta (Norse)Brilliance of ThorThorbiartr, Thorbertha

Thordia (Norse) Spirit ofThorThordiah, Thordis, Tordis,Thordissa, Tordissa,Thoridyss



Thuy (Vietnamese) Onewho is gentle and pureThuye, Thuyy, Thuyye

Thy (Vietnamese / Greek)A poet / one who isuntamedThye

Tia (Spanish / Greek) Anaunt / daughter born toroyaltyTiah, Tea, Teah, Tiana,Teea, Tya, Teeya, Tiia

Tiberia (Italian) Of theTiber riverTiberiah, Tiberiya, Tiberya,Tibeeria, Tibearia, Tibieria,Tibeiria

Tiegan (Aztec) A littleprincess in a big valleyTiegann, Tieganne

Tierney (Gaelic) One whois regal; lordlyTiernie, Tierni, Tiernee,Tierny, Tiernea

Tiffany (Greek) LastingloveTiffaney, Tiffani, Tiffanie,Tiffanee, Tifany, Tifaney,Tifanee, Tifani

Timothea (English)Feminine form ofTimothy; honoring GodTimotheah, Timothia,Timothya, Timothiya

Tina (English) From theriver; also shortened formof names ending in -tinaTinah, Teena, Tena, Teyna,Tyna, Tinna, Teana

Ting (Chinese) Gracefuland slim woman

Tirza (Hebrew) One who ispleasant; a delightTirzah

Tisa (African) The ninth-born childTisah, Tiza

Tita (Latin) Holding a titleof honorTitah, Teeta, Tyta, Teata

Tivona (Hebrew) Lover ofnatureTivonna, Tivone, Tivonia,Tivoniya

Toan (Vietnamese) Formof An-toan, meaning “safeand secure”Toane, Toanne

Toinette (French) Form ofAntoinette, meaning“praiseworthy”Toinett, Toinete, Toinet,Toineta, Toinetta, Tola

Toki (Japanese / Korean)One who grasps opportu-nity; hopeful / resemblinga rabbitTokie, Toky, Tokey, Tokye,Tokiko, Tokee, Tokea

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Tola (Polish / Cambodian)Form of Toinette, mean-ing “praiseworthy” / bornduring OctoberTolah, Tolla, Tollah

Topanga (Native American)From above or a high placeTopangah

Topaz (Latin) Resemblinga yellow gemstoneTopazz, Topaza, Topazia,Topaziya, Topazya, Topazea

Tordis (Norse) A goddessTordiss, Tordisse, Tordys,Tordyss, Tordysse

Torny (Norse) New; justdiscoveredTorney, Tornie, Torni, Torne,Torn, Tornee, Tornea

Torunn (Norse) Thor’s loveTorun, Torrun, Torrunn

Tory (American) Form ofVictoria, meaning “victoriouswoman; winner; conquerer”Torry, Torey, Tori, Torie,Torree, Tauri, Torye, Toya

Tosca (Latin) From theTuscany regionToscah, Toscka, Toska,Tosckah, Toskah

Tosha (English) Form ofNatasha, meaning “bornon Christmas”Toshah, Toshiana, Tasha,Tashia, Tashi, Tassa

Tourmaline (Singhalese) Astone of mixed colorsTourmalyne, Tourmalina,Tourmalinia

Tova (Hebrew) One who iswell-behavedTovah, Tove, Tovi, Toba,Toibe, Tovva

Treasa (Irish) Having greatstrengthTreasah, Treesa, Treisa,Triesa, Treise, Treese,Toirease

★Trinity (Latin) The holythreeTrinitey, Triniti, Trinitie,Trinitee, Trynity, Trynitey,Tryniti, Trynitie

Trisha (Latin) Form ofPatricia, meaning “ofnoble descent”Trishah, Trishia, Tricia,Trish, Trissa, Trisa

Trishna (Polish) In mythol-ogy, the goddess of thedeceased, protector ofgravesTrishnah, Trishnia,Trishniah, Trishnea,Trishneah, Trishniya,Trishniyah, Trishnya

Trisna (Indian) The onedesiredTrisnah, Trisnia, Trisniah,Trisnea, Trisneah, Trisniya,Trisniyah, Trisnya



Trudy (German) Form ofGertrude, meaning“adored warrior”Trudey, Trudi, Trudie,Trude, Trudye, Trudee,Truda, Trudia

Trupti (Indian) State ofbeing satisfiedTruptie, Trupty, Truptey,Truptee, Trupte, Truptea

Tryamon (English) InArthurian legend, a fairyprincessTryamonn, Tryamonne,Tryamona, Tryamonna

Tryna (Greek) The third-born childTrynah

Tsifira (Hebrew) One whois crownedTsifirah, Tsifyra, Tsiphyra,Tsiphira, Tsipheera, Tsifeera

Tuccia (Latin) A vestal virgin

Tula (Hindi) Balance; asign of the zodiacTulah, Tulla, Tullah

Tullia (Irish) One who ispeacefulTulliah, Tullea, Tulleah,Tullya, Tulia, Tulea, Tuleah,Tulya

Tusti (Hindi) One whobrings happiness and peaceTustie, Tusty, Tustey, Tustee,Tuste, Tustea

Tutilina (Latin) In mythol-ogy, the protector goddessof stored grainTutilinah, Tutileena,Tutileana, Tutilyna,Tutileina, Tutiliena,Tutilena, Tutylina

Tuuli (Finnish) Of thewindTuulie, Tuulee, Tuula,Tuuly, Tuuley, Tuulea

Tuyet (Vietnamese) Snowwhite womanTuyett, Tuyete, Tuyette,Tuyeta, Tuyetta

Tyler (English) Tiler ofroofs

Tyme (English) The aro-matic herb thymeTime, Thyme, Thime

Tyne (English) Of the riverTyna

Tyro (Greek) In mythology,a woman who bore twinsons to Poseidon

Tzidkiya (Hebrew)Righteousness of the LordTzidkiyah, Tzidkiyahu

Tzigane (Hungarian) AgypsyTzigan, Tzigain, Tzigaine,Tzigayne

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UU (Korean) One who isgentle and considerate

Uadjit (Egyptian) In mythol-ogy, a snake goddessUjadet, Uajit, Udjit, Ujadit

Ualani (Hawaiian) Of theheavenly rainUalanie, Ualany, Ualaney,Ualanee, Ualanea,Ualania, Ualana

Udavine (American) Athriving womanUdavyne, Udavina,Udavyna, Udevine,Udevyne, Udevina,Udevyna

Udele (English) One whois wealthy; prosperousUdelle, Udela, Udella,Udelah, Udellah, Uda,Udah

Uela (American) One whois devoted to GodUelah, Uella, Uellah

Uganda (African) Fromthe country in AfricaUgandah, Ugaunda,Ugaundah, Ugawnda,Ugawndah, Ugonda,Ugondah

Ugolina (German) Havinga bright spirit; brightmindUgolinah, Ugoleena,Ugoliana, Ugolyna,Ugoline, Ugolyn, Ugolyne

Ulalia (Greek) Form ofEulalia, meaning “well-spoken”Ulaliah, Ulalya, Ulalyah

Ulan (African) Firstborn oftwinsUlann, Ulanne

Ulima (Arabic) One who iswise and astuteUlimah, Ullima, Ulimma,Uleema, Uleama, Ulyma,Uleima, Uliema

Ulla (German) A willfulwomanUllah, Ullaa, Ullai, Ullae

Uma (Hindi) Mother; inmythology, the goddess ofbeauty and sunlightUmah, Umma

Umberla (French)Feminine form of Umber;providing shade; of anearth colorUmberlah, Umberly,Umberley, Umberlee,Umberleigh, Umberli,Umberlea, Umberlie

Ummi (African) Born ofmy motherUmmie, Ummy, Ummey,Ummee, Umi



Unity (American) Womanwho upholds oneness;togethernessUnitey, Unitie, Uniti,Unitee, Unitea, Unyty,Unytey, Unytie

Ura (Indian) Loved fromthe heartUrah, Urra

Ural (Slavic) From themountainsUrall, Urale, Uralle

Urbai (American) Onewho is gentleUrbae, Urbay, Urbaye

Urbana (Latin) From thecity; city dwellerUrbanah, Urbanna,Urbane, Urbania,Urbanya, Urbanne

Uriela (Hebrew) The angelof lightUriella, Urielle, Uriel,Uriele, Uriell

Urta (Latin) Resemblingthe spiny plantUrtah

Utah (Native American)People of the mountains;from the state of Utah

Uzoma (African) One whotakes the right pathUzomah, Uzomma,Uzommah

Uzzi (Hebrew / Arabic)God is my strength / astrong womanUzzie, Uzzy, Uzzey,Uzzee, Uzi, Uzie, Uzy,Uzey

VVala (German) The chosenone; singled outValah, Valla

Valda (Teutonic / German)Spirited in battle / famousrulerValdah, Valida, Velda,Vada, Vaida, Vayda, Vaeda

Valdis (Norse) In mytholo-gy, the goddess of thedeadValdiss, Valdys, Valdyss

Valencia (Spanish) Onewho is powerful; strong;from the city of ValenciaValenciah, Valyncia,Valencya, Valenzia,Valancia, Valenica,Valanca, Valecia

Valentina (Latin) One whois vigorous and healthyValentinah, Valentine,Valenteena, Valenteana,Valentena, Valentyna,Valantina, Valentyne

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Valerie (Latin) Feminineform of Valerius; strongand valiantValeri, Valeree, Valerey,Valery, Valarie, Valari,Valeria, Vallery

Vandani (Hindi) One whois honorable and worthyVandany, Vandaney,Vandanie, Vandanee,Vandania, Vandanya

★Vanessa (Greek)Resembling a butterflyVanessah, Vanesa, Vannesa,Vannessa, Vanassa, Vanasa,Vanessia, Vanysa, Yanessa

Vanity (English) Havingexcessive prideVanitey, Vanitee, Vaniti,Vanitie, Vanitty, Vanyti,Vanyty, Vanytie

Vanmra (Russian) A stranger;from a foreign placeVanmrah

Varda (Hebrew)Resembling a roseVardah, Vardia, Vardina,Vardissa, Vardita, Vardysa,Vardyta, Vardit

Varuna (Hindi) Wife of theseaVarunah, Varuna, Varun,Varunani, Varuni

Vashti (Persian) A lovelywomanVashtie, Vashty, Vashtey,Vashtee

Vasta (Persian) One who isprettyVastah

Vasteen (American) Acapable womanVasteene, Vastiene, Vastien,Vastein, Vasteine, Vastean,Vasteane

Vasuda (Hindi) Of theearthVasudah, Vasudhara,Vasundhara, Vasudhra,Vasundhra

Vayu (Hindi) A vital lifeforce; the airVayyu

Vedette (French) From theguard towerVedete, Vedett, Vedet,Vedetta, Vedeta

Vedi (Sanskrit) Filled withwisdomVedie, Vedy, Vedey, Vedee,Vedea, Vedeah

Vega (Latin) A falling starVegah

Vellamo (Finnish) Inmythology, the goddess ofthe seaVelamo, Vellammo

Ventana (Spanish) Astransparent as a windowVentanah, Ventanna,Ventane, Ventanne



Venus (Greek) In mytholo-gy, the goddess of love andbeautyVenis, Venys, Vynys,Venusa, Venusina, Venusia

Veradis (Latin) One who isgenuine; truthfulVeradise, Veradys, Veradisa,Verdissa, Veradysa, Veradyssa,Veradisia, Veraditia

Verda (Latin) Springlike;one who is young and freshVerdah, Verdea, Virida,Verdy, Verdey, Verde, Verdi,Verdie

Verenase (Swedish) Onewho is flourishingVerenese, Verennase,Vyrenase, Vyrennase,Vyrenese, Verenace,Vyrenace

Veronica (Latin) Displayingher true imageVeronicah, Veronic,Veronicca, Veronicka,Veronika, Veronicha,Veronique, Veranique,Ronni

Vesna (Slavic) Messenger;in mythology, the goddessof springVesnah, Vezna, Vesnia,Vesnaa

Vespera (Latin) Eveningstar; born in the eveningVesperah, Vespira, Vespeera,Vesperia, Vesper

Vevila (Gaelic) Womanwith a melodious voiceVevilah, Veveela, Vevyla,Vevilla, Vevylla, Vevylle,Vevyle, Vevillia

Vibeke (Danish) A smallwomanVibekeh, Vibeek, Vibeeke,Vybeke, Viheke

Vibhuti (Hindi) Of thesacred ash; a symbolVibuti, Vibhutie, Vibhutee

★Victoria (Latin) Victoriouswoman; winner; conquerorVictoriah, Victorea,Victoreah, Victorya,Victorria, Victoriya,Vyctoria, Victorine, Tory

Vidya (Indian) Havinggreat wisdomVidyah

Viet (Vietnamese) Awoman from VietnamVyet, Viett, Vyett, Viette,Vyette

Vigilia (Latin) Wakefulness;watchfulnessVigiliah, Vygilia, Vygylia,Vijilia, Vyjilia

Vignette (French) Fromthe little vineVignete, Vignet, Vignetta,Vignett, Vigneta, Vygnette,Vygnete, Vygnet

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Vilina (Hindi) One who isdedicatedVilinah, Vileena, Vileana,Vylina, Vyleena, Vyleana,Vylyna, Vilinia

Villette (French) From thesmall villageVilette, Villete, Vilete, Vilet,Vilett, Villet, Villett, Vylet

Vimala (Indian) Feminineform of Vamal; clean andpureVimalah, Vimalia, Vimalla

Vincentia (Latin)Feminine form ofVincent; conquerer; tri-umphantVincentiah, Vincenta,Vincensia, Vincenzia,Vyncentia, Vyncyntia,Vyncenzia, Vycenzya

Violet (French)Resembling the purplish-blue flowerViolett, Violette, Violete,Vyolet, Vyolett, Vyolette,Vyolete, Violeta

Virginia (Latin) One whois chaste; virginal; fromthe state of VirginiaVirginiah, Virginnia,Virgenya, Virgenia, Virgeenia,Virgeena, Virgena, Ginny

Virtue (Latin) Havingmoral excellence, chastity,and goodnessVirtu, Vyrtue, Vyrtu,Vertue, Vertu

Viveka (German) Littlewoman of the strongfortressVivekah, Vivecka, Vyveka,Viveca, Vyveca, Vivecca,Vivika, Vivieka

Vivian (Latin) LivelywomanViv, Vivi, Vivienne, Bibiana

Vixen (American) A flirta-tious womanVixin, Vixi, Vixie, Vixee,Vixea, Vixeah, Vixy, Vixey

Vlasta (Slavic) A friendlyand likeable womanVlastah, Vlastia, Vlastea,Vlastiah, Vlasteah

Voleta (Greek) The veiledoneVoletah, Voletta, Volita,Volitta, Volyta, Volytta,Volet, Volett

Volva (Scandinavian) Inmythology, a femaleshamanVolvah, Volvya, Volvaa,Volvae, Volvai, Volvay,Volvia

Vondila (African) Womanwho lost a childVondilah, Vondilla,Vondilya, Vondilia,Vondyla, Vondylya



Vonna (French) Form ofYvonne, meaning “youngarcher”Vonnah, Vona, Vonah,Vonnia, Vonnya, Vonia,Vonya, Vonny

Vonshae (American) Onewho is confidentVonshay, Vonshaye,Vonshai

Vor (Norse) In mythology,an omniscient goddessVore, Vorr, Vorre

Vulpine (English) A cun-ning woman; like a foxVulpyne, Vulpina, Vulpyna

Vyomini (Indian) A gift ofthe divineVyominie, Vyominy,Vyominey, Vyominee,Vyomyni, Vyomyny,Viomini, Viomyni

WWafa (Arabic) One who isfaithful; devotedWafah, Wafaa, Waffa,Wapha, Waffah, Waphah

Wagaye (African) Mysense of value; my priceWagay, Wagai, Wagae

Wainani (Hawaiian) Of thebeautiful watersWainanie, Wainany,Wainaney, Wainanee,Wainanea, Wainaneah

Wajihah (Arabic) One whois distinguished; eminentWajiha, Wajeeha, Wajyha,Wajeehah, Wajyhah,Wajieha, Wajiehah, Wajeiha

Wakanda (NativeAmerican) One who pos-sesses magical powersWakandah, Wakenda,Wakinda, Wakynda

Wakeishah (American)Filled with happinessWakeisha, Wakieshah,Wakiesha, Wakesha,Wakeshah, Wakeesha,Wakeeshah, Wakysha

Walda (German) One whohas fame and powerWaldah, Wallda, Walida,Waldine, Waldina,Waldyne, Waldyna, Welda

Walker (English) Walker ofthe forestsWallker, Walkher

Walta (African) One whoacts as a shieldWaltah

Wanetta (English) A pale-skinned womanWanettah, Wanette, Wannette,Wannetta, Wonetta, Wonette,Wonitta, Wonitte

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Wangari (African)Resembling the leopardWangarie, Wangarri,Wangary, Wangarey,Wangaria, Wangaree

Wanyika (African) Of thebushWanyikka, Wanyicka,Wanyicca, Wanyica

Waqi (Arabic) Falling;swoopingWaqqi

Warma (American) A car-ing womanWarm, Warme, Warmia,Warmiah, Warmea, Warmeah

Warna (German) One whodefends her loved onesWarnah

Washi (Japanese)Resembling an eagleWashie, Washy, Washey,Washee, Washea, Washeah

Waynette (English) Onewho makes wagonsWaynett, Waynet, Waynete,Wayneta, Waynetta

Wednesday (American)Born on a WednesdayWensday, Winsday,Windnesday, Wednesdae,Wensdae, Winsdae,Windnesdae, Wednesdai

Welcome (English) A wel-come guestWelcom, Welcomme

Wendy (Welsh) Form ofGwendolyn, meaning “onewho is fair; of the whitering”Wendi, Wendie, Wendee,Wendey, Wenda, Wendia,Wendea, Wendya

Wesley (English) From thewestern meadowWesly, Weslie, Wesli, Weslee,Weslia, Wesleigh, Weslea,Weslei

Whisper (English) Onewho is soft-spokenWhysper, Wisper, Wysper

Whitley (English) Fromthe white meadowWhitly, Whitlie, Whitli,Whitlee, Whitleigh,Whitlea, Whitlia, Whitlya

Whitney (English) Fromthe white islandWhitny, Whitnie, Whitni,Whitnee, Whittney,Whitneigh, Whytny,Whytney

Wicapi Wakan (NativeAmerican) A holy star



Wijida (Arabic) An excitedseekerWijidah, Weejida,Weejidah, Wijeeda,Wijeedah, Wijyda, Wijydah,Wijieda

Wileen (Teutonic) A firmdefenderWiline, Wilean, Wileane,Wilyn, Wileene, Wilene,Wyleen, Wyline

Wilhelmina (German)Feminine form ofWilhelm; determined pro-tectorWilhelminah, Wylhelmina,Wylhelmyna, Willemina,Wilhelmine, Wilhemina,Wilhemine, Helma, Ilma

Winetta (American) Onewho is peacefulWineta, Wynetta, Wyneta,Winet, Winett, Winette,Wynet, Wynett

Wing (Chinese) Woman ofgloryWinge, Wyng

Winnielle (African) A vic-torious womanWinniell, Winniele,Winniel, Winniella,Winniela

Winola (German) Graciousand charming friendWinolah, Wynola, Winolla,Wynolla, Wynolah,Winollah, Wynollah

Winta (African) One whois desiredWintah, Whinta, Wynta,Whynta, Whintah,Wyntah, Whyntah

Wisconsin (French)Gathering of waters; fromthe state of WisconsinWisconsyn, Wisconsen,Wisconson, Wysconsin,Wysconsen, Wysconson

Woody (American) Awoman of the forestWoodey, Woodi, Woodie,Woodee, Woodea, Woodeah,Woods

Wren (English) Resemblinga small songbirdWrenn, Wrene, Wrena,Wrenie, Wrenee, Wreney,Wrenny, Wrenna

Wynda (Scottish) From thenarrow passageWyndah, Winda, Windah

XXalvadora (Spanish) AsaviorXalvadorah, Xalbadora,Xalbadorah, Xalvadoria,Xalbadoria

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Xanadu (African) Fromthe exotic paradise

Xantara (American)Protector of the EarthXantarah, Xanterra,Xantera, Xantarra,Xantarrah, Xanterah,Xanterrah

Xaquelina (Galician) Formof Jacqueline, meaning“the supplanter”Xaqueline, Xaqueleena,Xaquelyna, Xaquelayna,Xaqueleana

Xerena (Latin) Form ofSerena, meaning “havinga peaceful disposition”Xerenah, Xerene, Xeren,Xereena, Xeryna, Xereene,Xerenna

Xhosa (African) Leader ofa nationXosa, Xhose, Xhosia,Xhosah, Xosah

Xiang (Chinese) Having anice fragranceXyang, Xeang, Xhiang,Xhyang, Xheang

Xiao Hong (Chinese) Ofthe morning rainbow

Xin Qian (Chinese) Happyand beautiful woman

Xinavane (African) Amother; to propagateXinavana, Xinavania,Xinavain, Xinavaine,Xinavaen, Xinavaene

Xirena (Greek) Form ofSirena, meaning“enchantress”Xirenah, Xireena, Xirina,Xirene, Xyrena, Xyreena,Xyrina, Xyryna

Xi-Wang (Chinese) Onewith hope

Xochiquetzal (Aztec)Resembling a floweryfeather; in mythology, thegoddess of love, flowers,and the earth

Xola (African) Stay in peaceXolah, Xolia, Xolla, Xollah

Xue (Chinese) Woman ofsnow

Xyza (Gothic) Of the seaXyzah

YYachne (Hebrew) One whois gracious and hospitableYachnee, Yachney, Yachnie,Yachni, Yachnea, Yachneah

Yadra (Spanish) Form ofMadre, meaning “mother”Yadre, Yadrah



Yaffa (Hebrew) A beautifulwomanYaffah, Yaffit, Yafit, Yafeal

Yakini (African) An honestwomanYakinie, Yakiney, Yakiny,Yackini, Yackinie, Yackiney,Yackiny, Yakinee

Yalena (Greek) Form ofHelen, meaning “the shin-ing light”Yalenah, Yalina, Yaleena,Yalyna, Yalana, Yaleana,Yalane, Yaleene

Yama (Japanese) From themountainYamma, Yamah, Yammah

Yamin (Hebrew) RighthandYamine, Yamyn, Yamyne,Yameen, Yameene, Yamein,Yameine, Yamien

Yana (Hebrew) He answersYanna, Yaan, Yanah,Yannah

Yanessa (American) Formof Vanessa, meaning“resembling a butterfly”Yanessah, Yanesa, Yannesa,Yannessa, Yanassa, Yanasa,Yanessia, Yanysa

Yanka (Slavic) God is goodYancka, Yancca, Yankka

Yara (Brazilian) In mythol-ogy, the goddess of theriver; a mermaidYarah, Yarrah, Yarra

Yareli (American) The Lordis my lightYarelie, Yareley, Yarelee,Yarely, Yaresly, Yarelea,Yareleah

Yaser (Arabic) One who iswealthy and prosperousYasera, Yaseria

Yashira (Japanese) Blessedwith God’s graceYashirah, Yasheera,Yashyra, Yashara, Yashiera,Yashierah, Yasheira,Yasheirah

Yashona (Hindi) Awealthy womanYashonah, Yashawna,Yashauna, Yaseana,Yashawnah, Yashaunah,Yaseanah

Yasmine (Persian)Resembling the jasmineflowerYasmin, Yasmene, Yasmeen,Yasmeene, Yasmen,Yasemin, Yasemeen,Yasmyn

Yatima (African) AnorphanYatimah, Yateema, Yatyma,Yateemah, Yatymah,Yatiema, Yatiemah,Yateima

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Yedidah (Hebrew) Abeloved friendYedida, Yedyda, Yedydah,Yedeeda, Yedeedah

Yeira (Hebrew) One who isilluminatedYeirah, Yaira, Yeyra,Yairah, Yeyrah

Yenge (African) A hard-working womanYenga, Yengeh, Yengah

Yeshi (African) For a thou-sandYeshie, Yeshey, Yeshy,Yeshee, Yeshea, Yesheah

Yessica (Hebrew) Form ofJessica, meaning “theLord sees all”Yesica, Yessika, Yesika,Yesicka, Yessicka, Yesyka,Yesiko

Yetta (English) Form ofHenrietta, meaning “rulerof the house”Yettah, Yeta, Yette, Yitta,Yettie, Yetty

Yi Min (Chinese) An intel-ligent woman

Yi Ze (Chinese) Happy andshiny as a pearl

Yihana (African) Onedeserving congratulationsYihanah, Yhana, Yihanna,Yihannah, Yhanah,Yhanna, Yhannah

Yinah (Spanish) A victori-ous womanYina, Yinna, Yinnah

Yitta (Hebrew) One whoemanates lightYittah, Yita, Yitah

Ynes (French) Form ofAgnes, meaning “pure;chaste”Ynez, Ynesita

Yogi (Hindi) One whopractices yogaYogini, Yoginie, Yogie, Yogy,Yogey, Yogee, Yogea, Yogeah

Yohance (African) A giftfrom GodYohanse

Yoki (Native American) Ofthe rainYokie, Yokee, Yoky, Yokey,Yokea, Yokeah

Yolanda (Greek)Resembling the violetflowerYola, Yolana, Yolandah,Colanda

Yomaris (Spanish) I amthe sunYomariss, Yomarise, Yomarris

Yon (Korean) Resembling alotus blossom

Yoruba (African) Womanfrom NigeriaYorubah, Yorubba,Yorubbah



Yoshi (Japanese) One whois respectful and goodYoshie, Yoshy, Yoshey,Yoshee, Yoshiyo, Yoshiko,Yoshino, Yoshea

Ysabel (Spanish) Form ofIsabel, meaning “my God isbountiful; God’s promise”Ysabelle, Ysabela, Ysabele,Ysabell, Ysabella, Ysbel,Ysibel, Ysibela

Ysbail (Welsh) A spoiled girlYsbale, Ysbayle, Ysbaile,Ysbayl, Ysbael, Ysbaele

Yue (Chinese) Of themoonlight

Yuette (American) A capa-ble womanYuett, Yuete, Yuet, Yueta,Yuetta

Yulan (Spanish) A splen-did womanYulann

Yuna (African) A gorgeouswomanYunah, Yunna, Yunnah

Yuta (Hebrew / Japanese)One who is awardedpraise / one who is superiorYutah, Yoota, Yootah

Yvonne (French) YoungarcherYvone, Vonne, Vonna

ZZabrina (American) Formof Sabrina, meaning “alegendary princess”Zabreena, Zabrinah,Zabrinna, Zabryna,Zabryne, Zabrynya,Zabreana, Zabreane

Zachah (Hebrew) Feminineform of Zachary; God isrememberedZacha, Zachie, Zachi,Zachee, Zachea, Zacheah

Zafara (Hebrew) One whosingsZaphara, Zafarra,Zapharra, Zafarah,Zafarrah, Zapharah,Zapharrah

Zagir (Armenian)Resembling a flowerZagiri, Zagirie, Zagiree,Zagirea, Zagireah, Zagiry,Zagirey, Zagira

Zahiya (Arabic) A brilliantwoman; radiantZahiyah, Zehiya, Zehiyah,Zeheeya, Zaheeya, Zeheeyah,Zaheeyah, Zaheiya

Zahra (Arabic / Swahili)White-skinned / flowerlikeZahrah, Zahraa, Zahre,Zahreh, Zahara, Zaharra,Zahera, Zahira

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Zainab (Arabic) A fragrantflowering plantZaynab, Zaenab

Zainabu (Swahili) Onewho is known for herbeautyZaynabu, Zaenabu

Zalina (French) Form ofSelene, meaning “of themoon”; in mythologySelene was the Greek god-dess of the moonZalinah, Zaleana, Zaleena,Zalena, Zalyna, Zaleen,Zaleene, Zalene

Zama (Latin) One fromthe town of ZamaZamah, Zamma, Zammah

Zambda (Hebrew) Onewho meditatesZambdah

Zamella (Zulu) One whostrives to succeedZamellah, Zamy, Zamie,Zami, Zamey, Zamee,Zamea, Zameah

Zamilla (Greek) Havingthe strength of the seaZamillah, Zamila,Zamilah, Zamylla,Zamyllah, Zamyla,Zamylah

Zamora (Spanish) Fromthe city of ZamoraZamorah, Zamorrah,Zamorra

Zana (Romanian / Hebrew)In mythology, the threegraces / shortened form ofSusanna, meaning “lily”Zanna, Zanah, Zannah

Zane (Scandinavian) Onewho is boldZain, Zaine, Zayn, Zayne,Zaen, Zaene

Zanta (Swahili) A beauti-ful young womanZantah

Zarahlinda (Hebrew) Ofthe beautiful dawnZaralinda, Zaralynda,Zarahlindah, Zaralyndah,Zarahlynda, Zarahlyndah,Zaralenda, Zarahlenda

Zarifa (Arabic) One who issuccessful; moves withgraceZarifah, Zaryfa, Zaryfah,Zareefa, Zareefah, Zariefa,Zariefah, Zareifa

Zarna (Hindi) Resemblinga spring of waterZarnah, Zarnia, Zarniah

Zarqa (Arabic) Havingbluish-green eyes; fromthe city of ZarqaZarqaa

Zaylee (English) A heaven-ly womanZayleigh, Zayli, Zaylie,Zaylea, Zayleah, Zayley,Zayly, Zalee



Zaypana (Tibetan) A beau-tiful womanZaypanah, Zaypo,Zaypanna, Zaypannah

Zaza (Hebrew / Arabic)Belonging to all / one whois floweryZazah, Zazu, Zazza,Zazzah, Zazzu

Zdenka (Slovene)Feminine form of Zdenek,meaning “from Sidon”Zdena, Zdenuska,Zdenicka, Zdenika,Zdenyka, Zdeninka,Zdenynka

Zebba (Persian) A knownbeautyZebbah, Zebara, Zebarah,Zebarra, Zebarrah

Zelia (Greek / Spanish)Having great zeal / of thesunshineZeliah, Zelya, Zelie, Zele,Zelina, Zelinia

Zenaida (Greek) White-winged dove; in mytholo-gy, a daughter of ZeusZenaidah, Zenayda,Zenaide, Zenayde, Zinaida,Zenina, Zenna, Zenaydah

Zenechka (Russian) Formof Eugenia, meaning “awell-born woman”

Zenobia (Greek) Child ofZeusSinobia

Zephyr (Greek) Of thewest windZephyra, Zephira, Zephria,Zephra, Zephyer, Zefiryn,Zefiryna, Zefyrin

Zera (Hebrew) A sower ofseedsZerah, Zeria, Zeriah,Zera’im, Zerra, Zerrah

Zeraldina (Polish) Onewho rules with the spearZeraldinah, Zeraldeena,Zeraldeenah, Zeraldiena,Zeraldienah, Zeraldeina,Zeraldeinah, Zeraldyna

Zerdali (Turkish)Resembling the wild apri-cotZerdalie, Zerdaly, Zerdaley,Zerdalya, Zerdalia,Zerdalee, Zerdalea,Zerdalea

Zesta (American) Onewith energy and gustoZestah, Zestie, Zestee, Zesti,Zesty, Zestey, Zestea,Zesteah

Zetta (Portuguese)Resembling the roseZettah

Zhen (Chinese) One whois precious and chasteZen, Zhena, Zenn, Zhenni

Zhi (Chinese) A woman ofhigh moral character

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Zhong (Chinese) An hon-orable woman

Zi (Chinese) A flourishingyoung woman

Zia (Arabic) One whoemanates light; splendorZiah, Zea, Zeah, Zya, Zyah

Zilias (Hebrew) A shadywoman; a shadowZilyas, Zylias, Zylyas

Zillah (Hebrew) The shad-owed oneZilla, Zila, Zyla, Zylla,Zilah, Zylah, Zyllah

Zilpah (Hebrew) One whois frail but dignified; inthe Bible, a concubine ofJacobZilpa, Zylpa, Zilpha,Zylpha, Zylpah, Zilphah,Zylphah

Zimbab (African) Womanfrom ZimbabweZymbab, Zimbob, Zymbob

Zinat (Arabic) A decora-tion; graceful beautyZeenat, Zynat, Zienat,Zeinat, Zeanat

Zinchita (Incan) One whois dearly lovedZinchitah, Zinchyta,Zinchytah, Zincheeta,Zincheetah, Zinchieta,Zinchietah, Zincheita

Zintkala Kinyan (NativeAmerican) Resembling aflying birdZintkalah Kinyan,Zintkalla Kinyan,Zintkallah Kinyan,Zyntkala Kinyan,Zyntkalah Kinyan,Zyntkallah Kinyan,Zyntkalla Kinyan

Zintkala Lowansa (NativeAmerican) Resembling asongbirdZintkalah Lowansa,Zintkalla Lowansa,Zintkallah Lowansa,Zyntkala Lowansa,Zyntkalah Lowansa,Zyntkallah Lowansa,Zyntkalla Lowansa

Ziona (Hebrew) One whosymbolizes goodnessZionah, Zyona, Zyonah

Zipporah (Hebrew) Abeauty; little bird; in theBible, the wife of MosesZippora, Ziporah, Zipora,Zypora, Zyppora, Ziproh,Zipporia

Zira (African) The pathwayZirah, Zirra, Zirrah, Zyra,Zyrah, Zyrra, Zyrrah

Zisel (Hebrew) One who issweetZissel, Zisal, Zysel, Zysal,Zyssel, Zissal, Zyssal



Zita (Latin / Spanish)Patron of housewives andservants / little roseZitah, Zeeta, Zyta, Zeetah,Zytah, Zieta, Zietah, Zeita

Ziwa (Swahili) Woman ofthe lakeZiwah, Zywa, Zywah

Zizi (Hungarian)Dedicated to GodZeezee, Zyzy, Ziezie,Zeazea, Zeyzey

Zoa (Greek) One who isfull of life; vibrant

★TZoe (Greek) A life-givingwoman; aliveZoee, Zowey, Zowie, Zowe,Zoelie, Zoeline, Zoelle, Zoey

Zofia (Slavic) Form ofSophia, meaning “wis-dom”Zofiah, Zophia, Zophiah,Zophya, Zofie, Zofee, Zofey,Zofi

Zora (Slavic) Born atdawn; auroraZorah, Zorna, Zorra,Zorya, Zorane, Zory,Zorrah, Zorey

Zoria (Basque) One who isluckyZoriah

Zoriona (Basque) Onewho is happy

Zubeda (Swahili) The bestoneZubedah

Zudora (Arabic) A laborer;hardworking womanZudorah, Zudorra,Zudorrah

Zula (African) One who isbrilliant; from the town ofZulaZul, Zulay, Zulae, Zulai,Zulah, Zulla, Zullah

Zuni (Native American)One who is creativeZunie, Zuny, Zuney, Zunee,Zunea, Zuneah

Zurafa (Arabic) A lovelywomanZurafah, Zirafa, Zirafah,Ziraf, Zurufa, Zurufah,Zuruf, Zuraffa

Zuri (Swahili / French) Abeauty / lovely and whiteZurie, Zurey, Zuria,Zuriaa, Zury, Zuree, Zurya,Zurisha

Zuwena (African) Onewho is pleasant and goodZuwenah, Zwena, Zwenah,Zuwenna, Zuwennah,Zuwyna, Zuwynah

Zuyana (Sioux) One whohas a brave heartZuyanah, Zuyanna,Zuyannah

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Zuzena (Basque) One whois correctZuzenah, Zuzenna,Zuzennah

Zwi (Scandinavian)Resembling a gazelleZui, Zwie, Zwee, Zwey,Zwy, Zwea, Zweah



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