Baby Girl Names

Biblical girl names
# 1. Abigail In the Old Testament, Abigail was the name of King David's third wi
fe. The name also means "a fountain of joy." Throughout the Bible, Abigail shows
her devotion to God's wishes.
# 2. Christiana Christiana is derived from Christian, which refers to a person's
belief in Christ. This is a popular biblical name because of its direct referen
ce to Christianity.
# 3. Esther Esther was a Jewish wife of the Persian King who helped rescue the J
ews from persecution. In the Bible, Esther is also known as Hadassah, which mean
s Myrtle. Myrtle branches signify peace and thanksgiving.
# 4. Hannah Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel. Her faith in God allowed
her to conceive when she previously had been barren. Her story teaches that God
blesses the faithful.
# 5. Naomi Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth. Her name means pleasant, agreeabl
e, and sweet -- everything a mother could want of her daughter!
# 6. Ruth Ruth's story is an example of the ultimate sacrifice to honor elders.
Even when her husband died, she continued to follow and care for her mother-in-l
aw, Naomi.
# 7. Danielle The feminine version of the biblical name Daniel. Daniel was famou
s for his ability to interpret dreams. He rose to become one of the most importa
nt figures in the court because of this. Some Christian denominations regard him
as a saint and prophet.
# 8. Zoe This name has a joyful meaning for Christians, who often use this name
for their children in reference to their belief in eternal life.
# 9. Leah A biblical name for the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six lead
ers of Israel's 12 tribes.
City baby names
* 1. Adelaide Adelaide is the capital and most populated city in South Austr
alia. It is also the fifth largest city on the continent.
Read more about Adelaide
* 2. Alexandria Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and the count
ry's largest seaport. It is an important city in ancient world history.
Read more about Alexandria
* 3. Bailey Bailey is a Colorado town located in the Platte Canyon area.
Read more about Bailey
* 4. Bristol Bristol is a port city in England. It is the eighth largest cit
y in the United Kingdom.
* 5. Cheyenne Cheyenne is the capital and largest city of Wyoming.
Read more about Cheyenne
* 6. Carson Carson City is the capital of Nevada named for Kit Carson, an ex
plorer and scout in the Wild West.
Read more about Carson
* 7. Dallas Dallas is the third largest city in Texas and home of the Dallas
Cowboys NFL football team.
Read more about Dallas
* 8. Denver Denver is the capital and most populated city in Colorado. It is
known as the Mile High City because of its elevation.
Read more about Denver
* 9. Edina Edina is short for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland and its sec
ond largest city. It is an eastern coastal city.
* 10. Florence Florence is the most populated city in Italy's Tuscany region
. It was a center of art and architecture in the Middle Ages and Renaissance per
iod.
Read more about Florence
Colorful Girl Names
These happy, color-associated names are sure to inspire your search for the perf
ect moniker.

* 1. Bianca Bianca, which means white, is also the name of one of the moons
that orbits Uranus.
Read more about Bianca
* 2. Azura This name evokes the mesmerizing deep blue of the ocean.
* 3. Cerise This unique name refers to a pinkish cherry red.
Read more about Cerise
* 4. Scarlett This name is reminiscent of Gone with the Wind character Katie
Scarlett O'Hara's fiery personality. The name has risen in popularity over the
past decade, reaching the top 300 in 2009.
Read more about Scarlett
* 5. Jade Variations of this name, such as Jaden and Jayden, are trendy amon
g new moms.
Read more about Jade
* 6. Opal The precious Opal stone has the rarity to express every color in t
he visible spectrum. Opals are both beautiful and diverse.
Read more about Opal
* 7. Kelly This shade of green is popular in Ireland and is recognized as on
e of the country's symbolic colors.
Read more about Kelly
* 8. Rose Roses are perhaps the most recognized flowers. They come in multip
le colors, the most famous being deep red.
* 9. Sage Sage, which refers to a variation of green, is consistently in the
top 500 names for girls.
Read more about Sage
* 10. Violet Violet was one of the earliest flowers used as a name, as well
as one of the most popular.
Read more about Violet
Mythological Baby Names for Girls
Mythological names are a wonderful place to start for parents who are looking fo
r a unique name with a story behind it.
* 1. Athena Athena is the goddess of war, civilization, and wisdom. Athena i
s in the top 500 most popular names for new parents.
Read more about Athena
* 2. Clio Clio is the muse of history in Greek mythology. She is also the da
ughter of Zeus.
* 3. Cassandra In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess, also kno
wn as Alexandra, who was given the gift of prophecy.
Read more about Cassandra
* 4. Daphne Daphne was a nymph who was changed into a laurel tree by the riv
er god to escape the affections of Apollo.
Read more about Daphne
* 5. Eris Eris is the goddess of strife. The solar system's largest-known dw
arf planet is named after Eris.
* 6. Penelope Penelope is the wife of Odysseus in The Odyssey. Her name is t
raditionally associated with love and faithfulness.
Read more about Penelope
* 7. Phoebe In Greek mythology, Phoebe's daughter Leto is the mother of Apol
lo and Artemis.
Read more about Phoebe
* 8. Sybil Sybil is an oracle in Greek mythology.
Read more about Sybil
* 9. Kairos This is the name of the last Greek mythological goddess born to
Jupiter.
Read more about Kairos
* 10. Gaia Gaia is the mythological Greek goddess of the earth.
Read more about Gaia
Precious Stone Names for Girls
Once out of favor, modern parents are picking traditional gem and mineral names
for their little jewels.

* 1. Amber If you want your daughter to develop a warm, generous character,
naming her Amber is a good place to start.
Read more about Amber
* 2. Beryl Traditionally, Beryl is a colorless crystal, but because of impur
ities it often is tinted green, blue, red, or yellow.
* 3. Bijou This name is short and sassy; it literally means "jewel" in Frenc
h.
Read more about Bijou
* 4. Crystal Your daughter is sure to sparkle with this name -- plus, Cris i
s an adorable nickname.
Read more about Crystal
* 5. Garnet Garnet has the unique ability to change colors when exposed to s
unlight. It can go from a reddish, purplish color to shades of blue and green.
* 6. Golda Gold is the ultimate element; it is used as the base for monetary
policies. It has been a valuable asset since the beginning of civilization.
* 7. Jade This rich green stone was a favorite in Asia for creating ornament
al jewelry and objects.
Read more about Jade
* 8. Pearl Natural pearls are highly valued gemstones. The word "pearl" is o
ften used as a metaphor for something rare, fine, admirable, and valuable.
* 9. Ruby Ruby is an increasingly popular name because of the elegance it re
presents. In 2009, Ruby ranked 108 on the Social Security popularity chart.
* 10. Topaz Orange topaz is considered precious and is the traditional Novem
ber birthstone. Imperial topaz, which is yellowish pink, is the most rare form o
f topaz.
Unique Spellings of Girl Baby Names
If you like traditional names but want to put a spin on them, take a look at our
unique spellings list for inspiration!

* 1. Alyce Adding a "y" to this name makes it super trendy.
* 2. Emileigh This spelling adds an unexpected twist to the traditional Emil
y.
* 3. Jayne This name is anything but plain!
* 4. Loren This spelling is popular in European countries.
* 5. Lynsey Lynsey screams flirty and fun-loving.
* 6. Ashlee This alternate spelling adds an air of sophistication to the tra
ditional Ashley.
* 7. Whiteney This name has many alternative spellings to choose from; other
s include Whitni, Whittney, and Whitnie.
* 8. Patrizia This alternate spelling of Patricia almost makes it a whole ne
w name!
* 9. Sandee Sandee is a playful alternative to Sandra.
* 10. Zarah Traditionally spelled "Zara," this name was derived from the Ara
bic Zahr and means "flower."
Nature Names for Girls
Want to instill a love of nature in your child from the very beginning? Check ou
t our list of nature inspired-names!
* 1. Fern One of the meanings of Fern is adventurous -- an important quality
for any nature-loving child!
* 2. Apple This name makes sure your baby knows she's the apple of your eye!
Read more about Apple
* 3. Brooke This nature-inspired name is on the top 50 list for mamas in the
United States.
Read more about Brooke
* 4. Daisy A top 20 most popular name for 2009 in the United Kingdom, this n
ame is climbing the charts in the United States, too.
Read more about Daisy
* 5. Iris This delicate flower is the perfect inspiration for a baby girl's
name.
Read more about Iris
* 6. Sierra This name evokes images of cloud-covered mountain peaks and lush
mountain valleys.
Read more about Sierra
* 7. Jasmine This playful name is on the 2009 list for the top 50 most popul
ar names for baby girls.
Read more about Jasmine
* 8. Willow This nature-inspired name, which means slender and graceful, has
been trending upward for the past decade.
Read more about Willow
* 9. Yolanda This name refers to the violet flower and has many creative alt
ernatives.
Read more about Yolanda
* 10. Shelley This name, which is popular in the United Kingdom, refers to a
meadow on a ledge.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with A
Aaliyah Arabic, Hebrew high exalted, to ascend
Aasia Hindu
Aba African born on Thursday
Abbey Hebrew Father's joy. From Abigail, but also used as independent name.
Abbie Hebrew Father's joy. From Abigail, but also used as independent name.
Abby Hebrew Father's joy. From Abigail, but also used as independent names.
Abelia Hebrew Breath. The feminine form of Abel.
Abella Assyrian child
Abeo Nigerian Happy she was born.
Abey Native American leaf
Abha Hindu lustrous beauty
Abhilasha Hindu
Abia Arabic Great.
Abigail Hebrew Father's joy.
Abijah Hebrew The Lord is my father.
Abilene The name of a city in Texas.
Abina Ghanian Born on a Thursday.
Abiona Yoruban born on a journey
Abir Arabic/Hebrew Arabic: The fragrant one. Hebrew: Strong.
Abira Hebrew strong
Abra Hebrew The father of many. The feminine form of Abraham.
Abrianna Mother of many nations.
Abrienda Spanish Opening.
Acacia Greek Thorny, as in the Acacia tree.
Acadia Canadian Cadie, Caddie
Acanit Ugandan hard times
Acantha Greek A legendary nymph.
Accalia Latin The foster mother of Romulus and Remus, the founders of
Rome.
Acedia Czech
Achal Hindu steady, mountainous
Achazia Hebrew the Lord holds
Achen Ugandan a twin
Achilla Greek A handsome figure in Greek mythology. The feminine form
of Achilles.
Achit Hindu
Achlys Greek mist, darknesss
Ada Teutonic Prosperous and joyful, happy.
Adabelle Joyous and beautiful. From Ada and Belle.
Adah Hebrew Adornment or ornament. A biblical name.
Adalgisa Old German noble hostage
Adalia Hebrew God is my refuge.
Adama Hebrew Of the red earth. The feminine form of Adam.
Adamina The earth.
Adamma Beautiful child.
Adana A city in Turkey.
Adar Hebrew Fire.
Adara Greek/Arabic Greek: Beauty. Arabic: Virgin.
Addi Noble and kind. Also see Adele.
Addie Noble and kind. Also see Adele.
Addisyn Addie, Addy, Addi
Addy Noble and kind. Also see Adele.
Adela Noble and serene.
Adelaide Old German Noble and kind. Also see Adele.
Adele French Noble. Also see Adelaide.
Adelicia Old English Noble and kind. Form of Adelaide and Alice.
Adelina Old German noble
Adelinda Noble and kind. From Adelaide and Linda.
Adeline Noble, kind.
Adelle Noble, kind.
Adelpha Greek Sisterly.
Ademia Greek without husband
Aden Arabic Fiery one.
Adena Hebrew delicate, sensual
Adeola Nigerian A crown.
Aderes Hebrew one who protects
Aderyn Welsh A bird.
Adesina Yoruban the way is opened for more
Adhira Hindu lightning
Adiba Arabic Cultured.
Adie Hebrew ornament
Adiel Hebrew An ornament of God.
Adila Arabic Equal, like.
Adima Teutonic Noble, famous.
Adina Hebrew Slender and delicate. A biblical name.
Adishree Hindu exalted
Aditi Hindu free and unbounded
Adiva Arabic pleasant, gentle
Adolfina German noble wolf, noble hero
Adolpha Teutonic A noble she-wolf. The feminine version of Adolf.
Adona Adonna, Adonne, Ady
Adoncia Spanish Sweet.
Adonia Greek A beautiful goddess. The feminine form of Adonis.
Adora Latin The adored one.
Adorabelle A combination of Adora and Belle.
Adorna Latin Adorned with jewels.
Adriana Latin A dark woman from the sea. The feminine form of Adrian.
Generally an Italian name.
Adriano Greek Dark, rich.
Adrienne Dark, rich.
Aegea Greek Of the Aegean.
Aemilia From Shakespeare's play Comedy of Errors
Aeryn
Affrica Celtic Pleasant. Also from the name of the continent.
Afina Rumanian blueberry
Afra Dust.
Afraima Arabic/Hebrew Fruitful.
Afric Pleasant.
Africa Pleasant.
Afton Old English river name
Agape Greek Love.
Agate French A precious stone.
Agatha Greek Good, kind, honourable. St Agatha was a 3rd-century Sicilian mar
tyr.
Aggie Good.
Aglaia Greek Splendour, splendid beauty. The goddess of harmony.
Agnes Greek Pure, chaste. The name of a saint of the Middle Ages.
Agneta Greek, Germanic pure
Ahava Hebrew name of a river, love
Ahimsa Hindu nonviolent virtue
Ahnada A city in Portugal.
Ahneta Latin Ambitious.
Ahuva Hebrew Beloved.
Ai Japanese love
Aida Helper.
Aidan Irish Gaelic The little fiery one.
Aide Prosperous and joyful, happy.
Aideen Shining, bright.
Aiesha Arabic Woman
Aijah
Aiko Japanese The little loved one, the beloved.
Aila Finnish light-bearer
Aileen Scottish The light of the sun. The Irish form of Helen.
Ailis Irish Gaelic The light of the sun. Form of Alice.
Ailish A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Ailsa Scottish After a rocky inlet known as Ailsa Craig.
Aimee French Beloved. A form of Amy.
Ain Arabic precious, eye
Aina Yoruban complicated delivery
Aine Irish Gaelic Brightness, radiance. Traditional name of the queen of t
he fairies in Celtic mythology.
Aingeal Irish Gaelic A heavenly messenger, an angel. Form of Angela.
Ainhoa Basque reference to virgin mary
Ainsley Old English/Scottish A meadow or clearing. Also a unisex name
.
Aintzane Basque glorious
Airlia Greek Ethereal.
Aisha Arabic Life. The name of Mohamed?s third and favourite wife.
Aisling A vision or dream.
Aislinn A vision or dream.
Aissa African grateful
Aithne Celtic little fire
Aiyana Native American eternal bllom
Aja
Ajay Hindu unconquerable, god
Akaisha Irish the akaisha flower
Akako Japanese Red.
Akala Aboriginal A parrot.
Akana A mountain in Papua New Guinea.
Akanke Nigerian to know her is to love her
Akanksha Hindu
Akasma Turkish white climbing-rose
Akela Hawaiian noble
Akila Arabic Wise.
Akilah Arabic intelligent, logical
Akili Tanzanian wisdom
Akilina Latin eagle
Akina Japanese A spring flower.
Akriti Hindu
Aksana Russian Axana
Akshita Hindu
Akuti Hindu princess
Alaine The bright fair one, the beautiful child. Derived from a word th
at is used as a term of endearment by the Irish. The feminine form of Alan.
Alake Yoruban one petted
Alala Greek war goddess
Alameda Spanish A Poplar tree.
Alana Irish Gaelic The bright fair one, the beautiful child. Derived from a
word that is used as a term of endearment by the Irish. The feminine form of Al
an.
Alani Hawaiian An Orange tree.
Alankrita Hindu
Alanna The bright fair one, the beautiful child. Form of Alana.
Alaqua Native American A sweet Gum tree.
Alarice Teutonic The ruler of all. The feminine form of Alaric.
Alastrina Greek The protector of mankind. The feminine form of Alastair.
Alatea Spanish from Greek Truth.
Alavda French lark
Alazne Basque miracle
Alba Aboriginal A sand hill. Also see Albina.
Alberta Teutonic Noble and illustrious. The feminine form of Albe
rt, and also the name of a Canadian province.
Albina Latin A white lady, someone of very fair hair and colouring.
Albinka Latin blond
Alcina Greek Strong-minded. A sorceress in Greek mythology.
Alda Teutonic Wise and rich.
Aldabella Italian Beautiful. From Leda and Bell.
Aldara Greek A winged gift.
Aldea Teutonic rich
Aldercy Old English a chief
Aldonza Spanish Sweet.
Aldora Old English Of noble rank.
Alejandra Spanish The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine for
m of Alexander. Also see Alexis.
Aleka Greek The defender, or helper of mankind. Form of Alexandra.
Aleksandra The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Ale
xander. Also see Alexis.
Aleksia Danish/Norwegian The defender, or helper of mankind. Femi
nine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis.
Alena A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magdalene. Al
so see Marlene.
Aleshanee Native American She plays all the time
Alessa Protector of mankind.
Alessandra Italian The defender, or helper of mankind. Form of Alex
andra.
Alesti Les
Aleta The little winged one.
Alethea Greek Truthful.
Alex The defender, or helper of mankind. A form of Alexander, but als
o used as an independent name.
Alexa Protector of mankind.
Alexandra Greek The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Ale
xander. Also see Alexis.
Alexandria Defender of mankind.
Alexavia alex, xavia, lexa
Alexia The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine forms of Alexis. Al
so see Alexandra.
Alexina The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine forms of Al
exis. Also see Alexandra.
Alexis Greek The protector and helper of mankind. A boy or girl's name.
Alfonsa Teutonic Noble and ready. Feminine form of Alphonse.
Alfreda Teutonic A wise counsellor. Feminine form of Alfred.
Algerine Woman from Algeria.
Ali Arabic Exalted, or noble. A boy or girl's name.
Alia Noble, descender.
Alice Greek/Teutonic Greek: The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutoni
c: Noble. The name became popular after the publication of Lewis Carroll's Alice
in Wonderland books. Also see Alicia and Alison.
Alicia Greek/Teutonic Greek: The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutoni
c: Noble. A form of Alice, but often used as an independent name.
Alida Latin The little winged one.
Alike Nigerian girl who drives out beautiful women
Alima Arabic Skilled in dancing and music.
Alina Noble and kind. Also see Adele.
Aline Noble and kind. Also see Adele.
Alinga Aboriginal The sun.
Alisa Italian The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Also see Alici
a and Alison.
Alisha Greek/Teutonic Greek The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutonic
Noble. Also see Alicia and Alison.
Alison Old English The light of the sun. A boy or girl's name.
Alissa Truth, noble.
Alita Spanish noble
Alithia Greek/Teutonic Greek The wise counsellor, or the truthful one.
Teutonic Noble. Also see Alicia and Alison.
Aliya Arabic/Hebrew Arabic: Sublime, exalted. Hebrew: To ascend.
Aliz Hungarian kind
Aliza Modern Jewish Joy.
Alize One who charms.
Alka Polish Noble, brilliant.
Alkina Aboriginal The moon.
Alkira Aboriginal The sky.
Allayna Llaynie, Allie
Allegra Italian/Spanish Cheerful, joyous.
Allene Attractive, peaceful.
Allie The defender, or helper of mankind. From the name Alexandra, Ali
ce or Alison.
Allirea Aboriginal Quartz.
Allison Of noble birth.
Allora Aboriginal The place of the swamp. The name of a town in Queensland
.
Allunga Aboriginal The sun.
Allyson Of noble birth.
Alma Latin/Celtic Latin: Of the soul. Celtic: Good.
Almeda Ambitious.
Almedha Welsh Shapely.
Almira Arabic Truth without question.
Alodia The light of the sun. Form of Alice.
Alodie Old English Wealthy, prosperous.
Aloha Hawaiian Greetings.
Alohi Hawaiian Brilliant.
Alona Hebrew From the Oak tree.
Alonsa Noble and ready. Feminine form of Alphonse.
Alonza Noble and ready. Feminine form of Alphonse.
Alouetta The little winged one.
Aloysia A famous warrior maiden. The feminine form of Louis.
Alpa Hindu
Alpha Greek The first one. First letter of the Greek alphabet.
Alta Latin Tall.
Altair Arabic, Greek bird, star
Althea Greek The healer, or wholesome.
Altheda Greek Flower-like.
Alula Latin A star in Ursa Major.
Aluma Hebrew A girl.
Alumit Hebrew secret
Alva Latin The white or blonde one. Also a nickname from Alvina.
Alvina Teutonic A beloved and noble friend. The feminine form of Alvin.
Also see Elvina.
Alvira Latin/Teutonic Latin: The fair one. Teutonic: A true stranger.
Alvita Latin Vivacious, full of life.
Alyna Noble and kind. Also see Adele.
Alysa Greek princess
Alysia Greek Possessive. Also see Alicia.
Alyson Of noble birth.
Alyssa Greek The sane one. Also a form of Alicia.
Alzena Arabic A woman.
Ama Ghanian Born on Saturday.
Amabel Latin Lovable, the sweet one. Also see Mabel.
Amadea Latin Beloved of God.
Amadi Nigerian general rejoicing, seemed destined to die at
Amadika Zimbabwean The beloved one.
Amadis Latin love of god
Amadora Italian The gift of love.
Amaia Basque end
Amala Arabic Hope. Also see Amelia.
Amalie Teutonic Industrious, striving. Also see Emily.
Amana Hebrew Faithful or loyal.
Amanda Latin Worthy of being loved.
Amandeep Hindu light of peace
Amandine Latin beloved
Amandla African Power.
Amani Arabic An aspiration, a desire.
Amara Greek Unfading or eternal beauty.
Amarante French flower name
Amaranth Greek An unfading flower.
Amarina Aboriginal Rain.
Amaris Hebrew God has promised.
Amaryllis Greek A shepherdess. Also a flower name.
Amata Italian/Spanish Beloved. Form of Amy.
Amaya
Amazonia Greek Warlike. Also after the Amazon River.
Ambar Sanskrit Of the sky. A boy or girl's name.
Amber Arabic After the gemstone
Amberjill Old English
Amberley Hindu the sky
Ambika Hindi A mother.
Ambra Arabic After the gemstone
Ambria Bria, Amber, Ria
Ambrosine Greek The divine immortal one. The feminine form of Ambrose.
Amdis Latin immortal
Ameerah Arabic princess
Amelia Teutonic Industrious, striving. Also see Emily.
Amelinda Industrious, striving. Formed from Amelia and Linda.
Amena unknown honest woman
Ames Latin loves
Amethyst Greek The name of a semi-precious stone.
Ami Japanese friend
Amice Latin Friendship. Also see Amity.
Amina Arabic Honest, faithful.
Aminta Greek The protector.
Amira Arabic/Hebrew Arabic: A princess. Hebrew: Speech.
Amisha Hindu
Amissa Hebrew friend
Amita Hindu without limits
Amitola Native American rainbow
Amity Latin Friendship. Also see Amice.
Amoke Yoruban to pet her
Amorina Love.
Amorita Latin The little beloved one.
Amrita Sanskrit Immortal.
Amy Old French Beloved. Also a nickname from Amelia.
An Chinese/Vietnamese Chinese: Peace. Vietnamese: Safety.
Ana Russian from Greek She who will rise again.
Anabelle Latin Lovable
Anahid Armenian Goddess of the Moon
Anais Pure, chaste.
Anamika Hindu
Anan Arabic Of the, clouds.
Anana African Soft, gentle.
Ananda Sanskrit Joyful.
Anani Hawaiian orange tree
Anar Hindu Anaar
Anastasia Russian from Greek She who will rise again. The name of a 4
th-century saint.
Anata Babylonian The goddess of the earth.
Anatola Greek From the east. The feminine form of Anatole, Anatholia,
Anatolia.
Anaya Latin Anaia
Anca Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning.
Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.
Ancelin Old French A spear attendant. The feminine form of Lancelot
.
Anchoret Free from shame, or much loved.
Ancika Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning.
Ancilla Latin A handmaiden.
Andea A woman of the Andes.
Andie Strong. The feminine form of Andrew or Andreas.
Andras Norwegian Breath.
Andraya trusted by God, royalty Ray, Rai, Raya
Andrea Greek Strong. The feminine form of Andrew or Andreas.
Andreana Latin womanly
Andria Italian love, joy
Andromache Greek/Teutonic From Shakespeare's play Troilus & Cressida
Andromeda Greek A ruler of men. A heroine of Greek legend, who was rescu
ed from a sea monster by Perseus.
Andy Strong. The feminine form of Andrew or Andreas.
Aneira Welsh Truly golden. The feminine form of Aneurin.
Anemone Greek A wind flower. A mythological nymph who turned into a fl
ower.
Aneya Neya
Anezka Czech Pure, chaste. Form of Agnes.
Angela Greek A heavenly messenger, an angel. Also see Angelica.
Angelica Latin The angelic one. Also a form of Angela and a plant name.
Angeni Native American spirit angel
Angevin French angel of wine
Angharad Welsh Free from shame, or much loved.
Angwen Welsh Very handsome.
Aniela Italian/Polish A heavenly messenger, an angel. Form of Angela.
Anika Very beautiful.
Anila Sanskrit Of the wind.
Anisa Arabic friendly
Anita Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning.
Anitra A name created by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen for his play
Peer Gynt.
Anja
Anjali Hindu
Anjana Hindu
Anka Aboriginal A barramundi. Also see Anne.
Ankareeda night star, graceful, shining Anka, Anki, Ank, Raida
Anke Hebrew grace
Ankita Hindu
Ann Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning.
Ann-Margret From Anne and Margaret. Anne - Grace, or favoured by God
. Margaret - A pearl.
Anna Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah. Also see
Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.
Annabel Combination of Anna (grace) and Belle (beautiful).
Annabeth unknown Anabeth
Annalise Gracious and consecrated to God.
Annalynn Annalynne, Analyn, Analynne, Annalisa
Annamaria Grace, or favoured by God. From Anna and Maria.
Annapurna Hindu one of the Hindu Goddesses
Annata Italian Grace, or favoured by God. Form of Anne.
Anne Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah. Also see
Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.
Anneliese German/Scandinavian From Anne and Liese. Anne - Grace, or fa
voured by God. Liese - Consecrated to God.
Annette Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah,
meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.
Annice Old English Pure, chaste. Form of Agnes.
Annika Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning.
Anninka Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah,
meaning. Also see Annabel, Annamaria, Anneliese, Hannah, Nancy.
Annissa Arabic Charming, gracious.
Annora Latin honor
Annunziata Italian The bearer of news.
Anona Latin Of the harvest.
Anoush Armenian Sweet.
Anselma Teutonic A divine helmet. The feminine form of Anselm.
Anshu Hindu
Anstice Russian from Greek The resurrected one. A boy or girl's nam
e.
Anteia Greek A mythological figure.
Anthea Greek Flower-like.
Antigone Greek A name featured in mythology and implying strength of ch
aracter.
Antionette Latin Flourishing, praiseworthy. From the name Antonia.
Antje German grace
Antoinette Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.
Antonia Latin Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.
Antonie Worthy of praise. Feminine form of Anthony.
Anupama Hindu
Anuradha Hindu a bright star
Anusia Greek/Polish Grace, or favoured by God. Forms of Anne.
Anusree Hindu pretty
Anvita Hindu
Anya Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning.
Anzu Japanese An apricot.
Aolani Hawaiian A heavenly cloud.
Apanie Aboriginal Water.
Apara Nigerian One who comes and goes.
Aparajita Hindu
Aparna Hindu same as Parvati
Aphra Hebrew Dust.
Aphrodite Greek The mythological goddess of beauty, love and fertility.
Apirka Gaelic pleasant
Apolline Greek The sun, sunlight.
Apollonia Greek Belonging to Apollo.
Aponi Native American butterfly
April Latin From April, the first month in the Roman calendar, and the begin
ning of spring.
Aqua Latin A gemstone and colour name. From the name Aquamarine.
Aquamarine Latin A colour name.
Aquaria Latin After the zodiac sign and constellation of Aquarius.
Aquene Native American peace
Arabella Latin A beautiful altar.
Arabelle German beautiful eagle
Araceli Latin alter of heaven
Arachne Greek A mythological maiden who was turned into a spider.
Araluen Aboriginal The place of waterlilies. A boy or girl's name.
Araminta Greek A beautiful, fragrant flower.
Arashel Hebrew strong and protected hill
Araxie Armenian river said to inspire poetic expression
Arcadia Greek After Arcady, a mountainous region of Greece.
Arda Armenian
Ardath Hebrew A field of flowers.
Ardelia Latin zealous
Ardelle Latin Warm and enthusiastic.
Arden Old English/Latin Old English: A dwelling place. Latin: Ardent and
sincere. A boy or girl's name.
Ardere Latin fire
Ardine Warm and enthusiastic.
Ardis Warm and enthusiastic.
Arella Hebrew angel messenger
Areta Greek Virtuous, one of untarnished reputation.
Aretha Greek the best, nymph
Aretina Greek virtous
Arezou Persian Wishful.
Argenta Latin The silvery one.
Aria Latin A beautiful melody.
Ariadne Greek The holy one.
Ariana Like a beautiful melody.
Ariane The holy one.
Aricia Greek princess of the royal blood of Athens
Ariella Hebrew God's lioness.
Arielle Ethereal.
Ariene Welsh silvery
Arika Aboriginal A waterlily.
Arilda German A hearth maiden.
Arinya Aboriginal A kangaroo.
Arista Greek The best.
Ariza Hebrew A Cedar tree.
Arlene A modern name of uncertain origin.
Arlette Teutonic An eagle.
Arlynda Pledge.
Armada Spanish The armed one.
Armelle French/Celtic A princess.
Armilla Latin A bracelet.
Armina Teutonic A warrior maid. The feminine form of Herman. Also See Er
ma.
Armorel Gaelic the one who lives by the sea.
Armynel French A woman of the army. The feminine form of Armand.
Arnalda Teutonic Strong as an eagle. Feminine form of Arnold.
Arnisha
Arnurna Aboriginal A blue waterlily.
Aroha Maori love
Arora Aboriginal A cockatoo.
Arran The name of a Scottish island. A boy or girl's name.
Artemis Greek Perfect. The name of the Greek goddess of the moon and h
unting.
Artemisia Greek belonging to artemis
Arti Indonesian A popular girl's name.
Aruna Sanskrit The dawn.
Arushi Hindu
Arva Greek An eagle.
Arziki African Hausa prosperity
Asa Hebrew/Japansese Hebrew: The healer, a physician. A biblical name
. Japanese: The morning. A boy or girl's name.
Asella After St Asella, who was described as à flower of the Lord'.
Asenette Hebrew
Asenka Hebrew graceful
Asha Sanskrit Hope.
Ashamed Hebrew Ashes
Ashima Hindu
Ashira Hebrew Wealthy.
Ashleigh Old English An Ash tree meadow or wood.
Ashley Old English From the Ash tree.
Ashling Irish Gaelic A vision or dream.
Ashrita Hindu
Asia Greek East
Asisa Hebrew Ripe.
Askini Hindu daughter of Prajapati Virat
Asmara An Ethiopian city.
Asmita Hindu pride
Aspasia Greek Welcome.
Aspen
Assunta Italian From the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Asta Greek/Old Norse A star. Also a short form of Astrid.
Aster Greek After the flower.
Astera Hebrew flower name
Astra Greek like a star
Astrea Greek Innocence. The Greek goddess of justice, who left earth and beca
me a constellation.
Astrid Old Norse Divine strength.
Atalanta Greek The name of a swift runner in classical mythology.
Atara Hebrew a crown
Atarah Hebrew A crown. A boy or girl's name.
Athalia Hebrew God is exalted.
Athanasia Greek Immortal.
Athela Old English Noble.
Athena Greek A wise woman. After Athene, the Greek goddess of wisdom.
Atifa Arabic affection
Atin Indonesian A common girl's name.
Atiya Arabic A gift.
Atlanta Greek The name of a swift runner in classical mythology.
Atmaja Hindu daughter
Aubina A white lady, someone of very fair hair and colouring.
Aubine A white lady, someone of very fair hair and colouring.
Audlin pale, pallid
Audora
Audrey Old English Strong and noble, regal. A Shakespearian character in As
You Like It.
Audun Norwegian deserted
Augusta Latin Majestic, or revered. The feminine form of Augustus.
Aundy Norwegian new prosperity
Aura Latin/Greek Latin A gentle breeze. Greek of the air.
Aure Greek breeze, soft-air
Aurelia Latin Golden.
Aurkene Basque presentation
Aurora Latin Daybreak. The goddess of the dawn.
Ausiana Aussi, Anna, Aussie
Autumn Latin autumn
Ava Greek An eagle.
Avalon The legendary island where King Arthur is supposedly buried. Als
o a Sydney placename.
Avani Hindu
Avanti Hindu ancient Malwa
Avantika Hindu
Avara Sanskrit The youngest.
Avasa Hindu independent
Avel Greek/Hebrew/Russian Breath. A boy or girl's name.
Aveline Old French From a placename. Also see Evelyn.
Avena Latin From the Oat field.
Aveolela Samoan rays of the sun
Avera Hebrew A transgressor.
Averah A transgressor.
Averil Old English The slayer of the boar.
Avery Old English The ruler of the elves. A boy or girl's name.
Avice French Warlike.
Avis Latin A bird. Also a variation of Avice.
Aviva Modern Jewish Of the springtime.
Avoca Irish A sweet valley.
Avril French From April, the first month in the Roman calendar, and the begin
ning of spring. French form of April.
Awsta Welsh Majestic, or revered. The Welsh form of Augusta.
Awusi Ghanian Born on a Sunday.
Axelia Greek protector of mankind
Axelle Teutonic The father of peace. The feminine form of Axel.
Ayala Modern Hebrew A deer.
Ayame Japanese Iris
Ayasha Muslim muhammads wife
Ayelin Ayla, Linn
Ayesha Life. The name of Mohamed?s third and favourite wife.
Ayiana American Indian eternal bllom
Ayita Native American worker
Ayla Hebrew oak tree
Aylwen Welsh A fair brow.
Ayme
Ayse Turkish
Ayseg?l Turkish
Ayushi Hindu
Ayushmati Hindu person who has a long life
Azadeh Latin, Persian dry earth; detached, free of material things
Azalea Latin/Teutonic Latin Dry: Earth. Teutonic Noble: Cheer. Also a flower n
ame.
Azalia Hebrew spared by jehovah
Azaria Hebrew Helped by God. A boy or girl's name.
Azarni Japanese A thistle flower.
Aziza Arabic The cherished one.
Azland Aza, Azalyn
Azra Arabic Virginal.
Azrael Az
Azura Old French From the Persian for blue sky.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with B
Baako African first born
Babette The foreigner or stranger.
Bacia Ugandan family deaths ruined the home
Bageshwari Hindu
Baji joyful Jiji
Baka Hindu crane
Bakana Aboriginal A lookout.
Bakarne Basque solitude
Bala Sanskrit A young girl.
Balbina Latin strong, stammers
Bambalina Italian Little girl.
Bambi Child.
Banan Arabic fingertips
Bansari Hindu Bansuri
Bara Hebrew to choose
Barakah Arabic white one
Barb Latin The foreigner or stranger. From the name Barbara.
Barbara Latin The foreigner or stranger.
Barbie Latin The foreigner or stranger. From the name Barbara.
Bari French, Celtic, Welsh spear thrower, son of Harry, marksman
Barika Swahili Successful.
Barina Aboriginal The summit.
Barnadine Bold as a bear. From the name Bernard.
Barretta unknown a cap
Basha Hebrew, Greek, Polish daughter of God, stranger
Basia Polish The foreigner or stranger. From the name Barbara.
Basilia Greek Queenly, regal. The feminine form of Basil.
Basimah Arabic The smiling one.
Bates unknown
Bathilde Teutonic The commanding maiden of war.
Bathsheba Hebrew The daughter of the oath, or the seventh daughter. The w
ife of King David in the Bible.
Batyah Modern Hebrew The daughter of God.
Bayo Nigerian to find joy
Beata Latin Blessed.
Beatrice Latin The blessed one. She who brings joy. Beatrix was the nam
e of a 4th-century saint.
Beatriz Blessed.
Beau French Handsome or beautiful. A boy or girl's name.
Bebe French baby
Beccalynn English Becca, Lyn, Becky
Beckie A heifer or a knotted cord.
Becky A heifer or a knotted cord.
Beda Old English A warrior maiden.
Bedelia Old English Strength.
Bega Aboriginal Beautiful. A town in New South Wales.
Begonia A flower name.
Behira Hebrew The brilliant one.
Bel Hindu sacred wood apple tree
Bela Hungarian The white one. A boy or girl's name.
Belda French A beautiful lady.
Belicia Spanish dedicated to god
Belina French A goddess.
Belinda Italian Beautiful.
Belita Spanish The beautiful one.
Belladonna Italian beautiful woman
Bellanca Greek stronghold
Belle French Beautiful. Also a nickname from Annabel, Arabella, Belinda, Isab
el and Isabella.
Bellona Latin After the Roman goddess of war.
Belva Beautiful. Also a nickname from Annabel, Arabella, Belinda, Isab
el and Isabella.
Belvia Beautiful. Also a nickname from Annabel, Arabella, Belinda, Isab
el and Isabella.
Benedicta Latin Blessed. The feminine form of Benedict.
Benilda Latin Benign - of good intentions.
Benita Daughter of my right hand. Feminine form of Benedict.
Benquasha Native American daughter of Ben
Benta Hebrew The wise one.
Beranger French courage of a bear
Berdine Teutonic A glorious maiden.
Berenice Greek The bringer of victory. Also see Veronica.
Berit Old German bright, glorious
Bernadette French from Teutonic As brave as a bear. The feminine form of
Bernard. Generally a Catholic name.
Bernadine Bold as a bear. From the name Bernard.
Bernia Old English A maiden of battle.
Bernice Brings victory.
Bernina After a peak in the Swiss Alps.
Berry Old English A fruit or berry. Also a nickname from Berenice and Bern
adette.
Berta A bright or famous pledge. The feminine form of Gilbert.
Bertana Aboriginal The day.
Bertha Teutonic Bright and shining. Also see Roberta.
Berthilda Old English A shining warrior maid.
Berwyn Welsh Fair-haired, or a bright friend. A boy or girl's name.
Beryan Cornish The name of a saint.
Beryl Greek A precious green jewel.
Bess Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Bessie Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Bessy Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Beta Czech dedicated to god
Beth Hebrew house of god
Bethan Welsh A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Bethany Hebrew A house of poverty. A placename from the New Testament.
Bethel Hebrew The house of God.
Bethesda Hebrew A house of mercy. A place mentioned in the Bible.
Bethia Hebrew The daughter of God.
Bethshaya English Beth, Shaya, Shay
Betrys Welsh The blessed one. She who brings joy. Form of Beatrice.
Betsey A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Betsy A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Bette Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Bettie Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Bettina Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Betty Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Beulah Hebrew The married one. Also a biblical placename.
Beverley Old English From the stream of the beaver. Originally derive
d from a surname.
Beverly Old English From the stream of the beaver. A boy or girl's n
ame.
Bevin Irish Gaelic Sweet voiced, melodious.
Bharati Hindu
Bhavya Hindu
Bhayana Hindu
Bhoomi Hindu earth
Bian Vietnamese Secretive, or hidden.
Bianca Italian Fair-haired, or of a fair complexion. Form of Blanche. U
sed by Shakespeare for characters in two of his plays.
Bibi Arabic A lady.
Biddy Irish Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. From the name Bridg
et.
Bijal Hindu
Billie Teutonic A wise ruler or protector. Feminine form of Billy and Wi
lliam, and also a diminutive of Wilhelmina.
Bina Hebrew Intelligence, understanding. Also a Diminutive of Sabina.
Binda Aboriginal Deep water.
Bindiya Hindu
Binty Swahili Daughter
Birdie Modern English A little bird.
Birget Norwegian protecting
Birgit Scandinavian Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. Forms of Br
idget.
Birgitta Scandinavian Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. For
ms of Bridget.
Birgitte Scandinavian Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. For
ms of Bridget.
Birkita Celtic strength
Blaine Irish Gaelic Thin. A boy or girl's name.
Blair Scottish Gaelic From the plain or field. A boy or girl's name.
Blaise Latin One who lisps or stammers. A boy or girl's name.
Blake Old English Fair-haired. A boy or girl's name.
Blanche Old French Fair-haired, or of a fair complexion. Also see B
ianca and Blondelle.
Blanda Teutonic dazzling
Blaze A flame.
Blenda Beautiful. From the name Belinda.
Blinda Beautiful. From the name Belinda.
Blinn
Bliss Old English Joy, gladness.
Blodwen Welsh White flower, or blessed flower.
Blondelle French The little blond or fair one. Also see Bianca and Blanch
e.
Blossom Old English A flower or bloom.
Bluma Old German a flower, bloom
Bly Native American high, tall
Blythe Old English Joyous and cheerful. A boy or girl's name.
Bo Old Norse/Chinese Old Norse: A householder. Chinese: Precious. A b
oy or girl's name.
Bo-Bae Korean treasure, precious
Boa
Bobbi Bright fame, famous. Feminine form of Robert. Also see Robin.
Bobbie Teutonic Famous, bright fame. A boy or girl's name.
Bobby Teutonic Famous, bright fame. A boy or girl's name.
Bodil Old Norse A battle maiden.
Bohdana Russian from god
Bona Latin Good.
Bonita Spanish Pretty.
Bonnie English/Scottish Fine, pretty. Also see Bonita.
Bonny English/Scottish Fine, pretty. Also see Bonita.
Borgny Norwegian help, new
Boronia A plant name.
Bracha Hebrew a blessing
Brandee Brandy, after dinner drink.
Brandi beacon light
Brandie Dutch Brandy, fine wine.
Brandy Dutch Brandy, fine wine. Also a feminine form of Brandon.
Branka Slowenian
Branwen Welsh Beautiful, or a holy raven.
Breda A city in the Netherlands.
Bree Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. From the name Bridg
et and Briana, but also an independent name.
Brenda Old Norse A flaming sword.
Brenna Irish Gaelic Raven-haired.
Bretta Celtic from Britain
Briallen Welsh A Primrose.
Briana Celtic Noble, honourable. The feminine form of Brian.
Brianna See Brian.
Brianne See Brian.
Briar Middle English A thorny plant.
Bridget Irish Gaelic Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. St
Brigid is one of Ireland's patron saints.
Bridgit Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. From the na
me Bridget.
Brie Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. From the name Bridg
et and Briana, but also an independent name.
Brier French heather
Brietta Celtic strong
Brigit Strong.
Brigitte French/German Strong, spirited. An ancient Celtic goddess. Fro
m the name Bridget.
Brilynn strength, casade
Brina Celtic protector
Briony A vine-like plant.
Brit From the name Britannia.
Britany From the name Brittania.
Brites Celtic strength
Britt A Swedish form of Bridget.
Brittania From Brittain, British.
Brittany Latin Britain. Also the name of a French province.
Brittnee From Britain.
Brodie Irish Gaelic A ditch. A boy or girl's name.
Bron African The source.
Brona Irish Sorrow.
Bronnen Cornish A rush.
Bronte English From the surname of the Bronte sisters, novelists Anne,
Charlotte and Emily.
Bronwen Welsh White or fair breasted.
Bronwyn Welsh fair breast
Bronya Slavonic Armour, protection.
Brook Old English At the brook or stream. A boy or girl's name.
Brooke Old English At the brook or stream. A boy or girl's name.
Bruna Teutonic Brown, or dark-haired. The feminie form of the boy's nam
e Bruno. Also see Bruella.
Brunella Teutonic/Italian Brown-haired. Also See Bruna.
Brunhilde Teutonic An armed warrior maiden. The name given to a war
rior queen in Germanic legend.
Bryanne Strong one.
Brygid Polish Strength.
Brygida Irish Gaelic: Strong, spirited. An ancient. Celtic: Godd
ess. St Brigid is one of Ireland's patron saints.
Bryher Celtic The name of one of the Scilly Isles, off the coast of Cornwall.
Bryn Welsh A hill. A boy or girl's name.
Bryna Irish Strength.
Bryony Greek A vine-like plant.
Brysen
Buena Spanish Good.
Buffy A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Bunny English A little rabbit.
Bunty English Originally used as a pet count, perhaps meaning a lamb.
Burdette Courageous.
Burilda Aboriginal A black swan.
Buttercup A flower name.
Butterfly A butterfly.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with C
Cade Pure.
Cadee Pure.
Cadence Latin Rhythmic.
Cadrian Rhian
Caelyn loved forever Cay
Cai Vietnamese
Cailey
Cailin Gaelic A girl.
Caimile African A family is born.
Cairine Gaelic Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as
an independent name.
Cairistiona Scottish Gaelic A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Cait Irish Gaelic Pure, virginal.
Caitlin Irish Gaelic Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also
used as an independent name.
Caitlyn Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as
Caitrin Irish Gaelic Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also
Caja Cornish A daisy.
Cala Arabic castle
Calandra Greek A lark.
Calantha Greek A beautiful blossom.
Caledonia Latin A woman from Scotland.
Calendre Greek
Caley Irish Gaelic Slender. A boy or girl's name.
Calida Latin Warns and loving.
Calista Greek The most beautiful one.
Calix Very handsome.
Calixte Very beautiful.
Calla Greek Beautiful.
Callan German chatter
Callia French Beautiful.
Callidora Greek The gift of beauty.
Calliope Greek A beautiful voice. The muse of poetry in Greek mythology
.
Callista Most beautiful.
Callisto Greek/Latin Greek: A mythological nymph. Latin: The beautifu
l little one.
Caltha Latin yellow flower
Calypso Greek A legendary sea nymph. Also a West Indian style of music
.
Cam Vietnamese, English orange fruit, sweet, beloved, referring to the s
un
Cambria Latin An ancient name for Wales.
Camelai Latin flower name
Camellia A flower name.
Cameo Italian An engraved gem.
Camilla Latin From a Roman family name, possibly meaning noble.
Camille Latin Virginal, unblemished character. Also from a Roman famil
y name. A boy or girl's name.
Camira Aboriginal Of the wind.
Canace Greek The daughter of the wind.
Candace English/Latin Possibly meaning brilliant white or clarity. The
name of several queens of Ethiopia, and mentioned in the Bible.
Candice Possibly meaning brilliant white or clarity. From the na
me Candace.
Candida Latin White.
Candide Dazzling white.
Candie Possibly meaning brilliant white From the name Candace.
Candra Latin Luminescent.
Candy English The sweet one. Also a nickname from Candace and Candida.
Cantara Arabic small bridge
Caoimhe Celtic gentleness, beauty, grace
Capri Italian island.
Caprice Italian Unpredictable, whimsical.
Cara Irish Gaelic/Cornish/Italian Irish Gaelic: A friend. Cornish: Love. I
talian: The beloved one.
Caragh Irish Love.
Carajean sweet melody Cari
Caralee From Cara and Lee. Cara - Irish Gaelic: A friend. Cornis
h: Love. Italian: The beloved one. Lee - A meadow or a clearing.
Caralyn From Cara and Lynn. Cara - Irish Gaelic: A friend. Corni
sh: Love. Italian: The beloved one. Lynn - A waterfall.
Cardinia Aboriginal The dawn.
Caren Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Carensa Love.
Carenza Love.
Caresse Beloved.
Carew Latin run
Carey Irish/Celtic/Cornish Irish: The name of a castle. Celtic: From the ri
ver. Cornish: The loved one. A boy or girl's name.
Carha A pillar stone.
Cari Turkish flows like water
Carin Irish Gaelic/Cornish/Italian Irish Gaelic: A friend. Cornish: Love. I
Carina Aboriginal A bride. Also see Cara.
Carine Irish Gaelic: A friend. Cornish: Love. Italian: The beloved one.
Carissa Latin The most beloved one.
Carla A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Carleigh German freeholder
Carlen Teutonic woman
Carley A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Carlie A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Carlin Cornish/IrishGaelic Cornish: From the fort by the pool. Irish Gaelic
: The little champion. A boy or girl's name.
Carlina Italian A free person.
Carling Old English hill wehre old women or witches gather
Carlota A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
a, Carol and Caroline.
Carlotta A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Carly A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Carmel Hebrew A garden or orchard.
Carmela Italian A garden or orchard.
Carmelita Spanish A garden or orchard.
Carmen Spanish A garden or orchard.
Carmine A garden or orchard.
Carmita A garden or orchard.
Carna Arabic horn
Carnation A flower name.
Carnelian The name of a gemstone. A boy or girl's name.
Carol A free person.
Carolena Little and womanly.
Caroline A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Carolyn From the name Carol and Linda. Carol - A free person. Ly
n - A waterfall.
Caron French pure
Carreen English A character in Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the
Wind. Also see Cara.
Carrie English A free person.
Carrieann Gracious and womanly.
Carrigan Gaelic
Carrington Old English beautiful
Carryl Welsh Love. Also see Carol.
Cary Irish/Celtic/Cornish Irish: The name of a castle. Celtic: From the ri
ver. Cornish: The loved one. A boy or girl's name.
Caryn Irish Gaelic/Cornish/Italian Irish Gaelic: A friend. Cornish: Love. I
Carys Welsh The beloved one.
Cascadia Greek Cassie, Cass, Cassi, Cassee
Casey Irish Gaelic The vigilant one. A boy or girl's name.
Casilda Latin of the home
Casondra Not to be believed.
Cassandra Greek In legend, a Trojan princess with the gift of prophecy.
Cassia Hebrew From the Cassia tree, a variety of cinnamon. Also see Kezia.
Cassiel Latin angel of saturday, the earthy mother
Casta Latin Pure and modest.
Castalia Greek A mythological figure.
Catalin Wizard.
Catalina Spanish Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also
Catalonia Spanish A region of Spain.
Catarina Portuguese Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also
Catava African name from a proverb
Caterina Italian Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also
Cathay An archaic name for China.
Cathee Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as an inde
pendent name.
Catherine Greek Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as
Cathie Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as an inde
pendent name.
Cathleen Irish Pure, virginal. Also see Catherine.
Cathlene Irish Pure, virginal. Also see Catherine.
Cathy Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as an inde
pendent name.
Catrin Welsh Pure.
Catriona Gaelic Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as
Cauvery Hindu Cavery
Cayla Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as an inde
pendent name.
Cayleigh Gaelic party
Ceana God is gracious.
Cecania German free
Cecia Seesha, Sessi
Cecile Blind.
Cecilia Latin The blind one, or the sixth. The feminine form of Cecil.
Also see Sheila.
Cecily Irish The blind one, or the sixth. .
Ceinwen Welsh Blessed and fair.
Celandia Greek the swallow
Celandine A flower name.
Celena Greek The goddess of the moon.
Celene Greek The goddess of the moon.
Celeste Latin Heavenly.
Celestyn Polish Heaven.
Celia The blind one, or the sixth. The feminine form of Cecil. Also se
e Sheila.
Celie French The blind one, or the sixth. The feminine form of Cecil. Also se
e Sheila.
Celina Greek The goddess of the moon.
Celine Greek The goddess of the moon.
Cerdwin Celtic the mother Goddess
Cerelia Latin of the spring
Ceres Latin The Roman goddess of corn and tillage.
Ceridwen Welsh Fair poetry.
Cerise French Cherry red.
Chaitaly Hindu
Chaitra Hindu aries sign
Chalsie Seaport.
Chana Gracious.
Chanah Hebrew grace
Chance Old French A church official or chancellor. A boy or girl's name.
Chandani Sanskrit name of the goddess devi
Chandi Sanskrit angry name of goddess sakti
Chandra Sanskrit A shining moon. A boy or girl's name.
Chane Hindu, Swahili name of a god, dependability
Chanel French The name of a famous perfume.
Chantal French From a family name meaning stone or boulder. The name ha
s also come to mean a little singer.
Chantel Rocky land or singer.
Charis Greek Grace, the graceful one.
Charisma Greek grace
Charissa Greek grace
Charisse Grace, beauty, kindness.
Charity Latin Loving and benevolent. One of the three Graces in Greek
mythology.
Charla Womanly, full grown. Also see Carla, Carol and Caroline.
Charlee Womanly, full grown. Also see Carla, Carol and Caroline.
Charleen A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Charleigh Man.
Charlene A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Charline Womanly, full grown. Also see Carla, Carol and Caroline.
Charlot Womanly, full grown. Also see Carla, Carol and Caroline.
Charlotte Womanly, full grown. Also see Carla, Carol and Caroline.
Charmaine Greek Delightful.
Charmian Latin From Shakespeare's play Antony & Cleopatra.
Charo A free person. From the name Carol.
Charu Hindu
Chastity Latin Pure and chaste.
Chavi Female child.
Chay Old German man
Chaya Hebrew life
Chaylen Aylen
Chelle Like the Lord. A feminine form of Michael. Also see Michaela.
Chelsa Harbour.
Chelsea From the name of a fashionable London suburb.
Chelsi Seaport.
Chelsia Harbour.
Chenoa Native American A white dove.
Cher French The beloved one.
Cheri The beloved one.
Cherie Beloved.
Cherilyn English Derived from Cher or Cheryl and Lynn. Cher and C
heryl - The beloved one. Lynn - A Waterfall.
Cherise Greek grace
Cherish Old French The treasured one.
Cherlin The beloved one.
Cherry The beloved one. Also a fruit name.
Cheryl The beloved one.
Chesna Slavonic Peaceful.
Chevonne Irish Gaelic Form of Jane and Judith. Jane - God is gracious.
Judith - A woman from Judea.
Chhavvi Hindu
Chhaya Hindu shadow
Chiara Italian Bright and famous. The name of an Irish county. Also See
Clarice.
Chika Japanese near
Chilali Native American snowbird
Chimalis Native American bluebird
Chipo African gift
Chiquita Spanish The little one.
Chitra Hindu portrait
Chitrangda Hindu
Chizu Japanese A thousand storks. A name which implies longevity.
Chloe Greek A fertile young maiden.
Chloris Greek A plant lover.
Cho Japanese/Korean A butterfly. Korean beautiful.
Choden Tibetan/Sherpa The devout one.
Chow Chinese Summer.
Chrissy Bearing Christ. From the name Christopher.
Christa Bearing Christ. From the name Christopher.
Christabel English Beautiful Christian. Derived from Christina and
Belle.
Christal Clear as ice. A gemstone name.
Christea Bearing Christ. From the name Christa.
Christel Clear as ice. A gemstone name.
Christelle Clear as ice. A gemstone name.
Christian Latin A follower of Christ. A Christian. A boy or girl's name.
Christiana Christian, anointed.
Christie Irish/Scottish A follower of Christ, a Christian. A boy or girl
's name.
Christina Latin A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Christine Bearing Christ. From the name Christopher.
Christmas Old English Born at Christmas time. A boy or girl's name.
Christy Irish/Scottish A follower of Christ, a Christian. A boy or girl
's name.
Chruse Greek golden, the golden one
Chrysantha A flower name. From Chrysanthemum - Greek for a golden f
lower.
Chrysilla Greek Golden-haired.
Chyou Chinese autumn
Ciannait Irish ancient
Ciar Irish saint's name
Ciara Irish Gaelic A spear.
Cicely The blind one, or the sixth. The feminine form of Cecil. Also se
e Sheila.
Cicily The blind one, or the sixth. .
Cilla From a Roman family name. From the name Priscilla, but also an i
ndependent name.
Cinderella French A maiden of the cinders or ashes.
Cindy A maiden of the cinders or ashes. From the name Cinderella, Cynt
hia and Lucinda (See Lucy), but also used as an independent name.
Cindylou A maiden of the cinders or ashes. From Cindy and Louise.
Cinnabar Greek Red. A colour name and also the name of a mineral.
Cinnamon Hebrew A spice name.
Circe Greek witch-goddess, seductive
Cirea
Cissy The blind one, or the sixth. .
Claiborne Old English born of the earth
Claire French Bright and famous. Also See Clarice.
Clara Bright and famous. Also See Clarice.
Clarabelle Latin/French Bright and beautiful. From Clan and Belle.
Clare Latin Bright and famous. The name of an Irish county. Also See Clarice
.
Clarice French from Latin The little brilliant one. Also See Clue.
Clarinda Bright and famous. Also See Clarice.
Clarine Bright and famous. Also See Clarice.
Clarissa Brilliant.
Claudia Latin The lame one. The feminine form of Claude.
Clematis Greek A climbing plant. A flower name.
Clemence Latin Mild, merciful.
Clementine Merciful.
Cleo Glory of the father. The queen of Egypt from 47-30 BC.
Cleomenes From Shakespeare's play Winter's Tale.
Cleopatra Greek Glory of the father. The queen of Egypt from 47-30 BC.
Cleta Glory of the father.
Cleva Old English From the cliff. Feminine form of Clive.
Cliantha Greek A glorious flower.
Clio Greek The glorious one. The muse of history in Greek mythology. Also s
ee Cleopatra.
Clodagh Irish From the name of a river.
Clodia The lame one. The feminine form of Claude.
Clorinda Persian Of renowned beauty.
Cloris A plant lover.
Clotilda Teutonic Famous battle maiden.
Clove A nail.
Clover Old English A flower name.
Clymene Greek Renowned.
Cochiti Spanish forgotten
Cody Old English A pillow or cushion. A boy or girl's name.
Colenso Cornish From the dark pool.
Colette French The people's victory. The feminine form of Nicholas.
Colleen Irish Gaelic A girl.
Colletta The people's victory. The feminine form of Nicholas.
Collette The people's victory. The feminine form of Nicholas.
Columba Latin Dove-like. The name of a 6th-century Irish saint. Also s
ee Calum and Coleman. A boy or girl's name.
Columbia Old English a dove
Columbine A flower name. Also see Columba.
Concepcion Latin/Spanish Latin: The beginning. Spanish: A name that relat
es to the Virgin Mary's Immaculate Conception.
Concordia Latin The harmonious one.
Conncetta Conny
Connie Steadfast, constant.
Constance Latin Steadfast, constant.
Consuela Latin The consoler or comforter.
Consuelo Spanish Consolation.
Coorah Aboriginal A woman.
Cora Greek A maiden.
Corabelle A combination of Con and Belle, meaning a beautiful maid
en.
Coral Latin From the sea.
Coralia Greek Like coral.
Coralie Little maiden.
Corazon Spanish The heart. Often used in the Philippines.
Corbin A raven.
Cordelia Celtic A jewel of the sea.
Coreen Aboriginal The end of the hills.
Corentine Little Cora.
Corey Celtic/Gaelic Dweller in the hollow. A boy or girl's name.
Corin Cornish/Latin Cornish: From the corner. Latin: The name of a Roman dei
ty, possibly meaning a spear. Also from Shakespeare's play As You Like It. A boy
or girl's name.
Corina A maiden.
Corinda Cori
Corine A maiden.
Corinna A maiden.
Corinne A maiden.
Corliss Old English The cheerful one.
Cornelia Latin A horn. The feminine form of Cornelius.
Cornelian The name of a gemstone. A boy or girl's name.
Corona Latin A town.
Corowa Aboriginal A rocky river.
Corrine A maiden.
Cory Helmet. A boy or girl's name.
Cosette Victorious people.
Cosima Greek Perfect order.
Cossette French Of the victorious.
Courtney Old French The short-nosed one, or frons a placename. A boy
or girl's name.
Crescent Old French one who creates
Cressida Greek The golden one. A Shakespearian character.
Crisiant Welsh Like a crystal. A boy or girl's name.
Crispina Latin The curly-haired one. Feminine form of Crispin.
Cristin A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Cristina A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Cristine A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Cristiona Irish Gaelic A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Cristy Bearing Christ. From the name Christopher.
Crystal Greek Clear as ice. A gemstone name.
Curissa
Cuyler Celtic chapel
Cybele French The prophetess. From Greek mythology.
Cybil The prophetess. From Greek mythology.
Cybill The prophetess. From Greek mythology.
Cynara Greek thistle
Cyndi Of the moon.
Cynere Greek An artichoke or thistle.
Cynthia Greek Of the moon. An alternative name for the Greek moon godd
ess, Artemis.
Cypriana Greek A woman from Cyprus.
Cyprien French cypriot
Cyrena Greek A woman from Cyrene, an ancient Greek colony in North Africa.
Cyrene Greek name of a mythological nymph
Cyrilla Greek Lordly or proud one. Feminine form of Cyril.
Cytheria Latin venus
Cyzarine Russian royalty
Baby Girl Names Beginning with D
Daba Hebrew kind words, bee swarm
Dabria Latin name of an angel
Dacey Gaelic The southerner. A boy or girl's name.
Dacia Greek A woman from Dacia, an ancient European country.
Dacio French from arcy
Dade unknown
Dae Korean Greatness.
Daffodil English from Greek The asphodel. A flower name.
Dagmar Old Norse A maiden of the day, or glorious day.
Dagna Old Norse A new day.
Dagny Norwegian day, brightness, new day, Dane's joy
Dahlia English From the flower, named after the Swedish botanist, Dahl.
Dai Welsh/Japanese Welsh: The beloved, the adored one. Japanese: Great. A b
oy or girl's name.
Daisy Old English The day's eye. A flower name. Also a nickname from Marga
ret.
Dakin Danish Danish
Daksha Hindu
Dale Teutonic/Old English A valley dweller. A boy or girl's name.
Dalia A branch, bough.
Dalila Swahili Gentle.
Dallas Celtic Skilled, or from the field of water. Also a city in Texas. A boy
or girl's name.
Damalis Greek one who gentles
Damara Greek gentle girl
Damaris Greek Gentle. A New Testament name.
Dame German lady
Damiana Greek Tame, domesticated. The feminine form of Damian/Damon.
Damini Hindu lightning
Damita Spanish The little noble lady.
Damosel Old English A damsel, or young unmarried woman.
Dana Old English/Czech Old English: From Denmark. Czech: God is my judg
e. A boy or girl's name.
Danae Greek The mother of Perseus in Greek mythology.
Dani My judge.
Danica Slavic the morning star
Daniela God is my judge.
Danielle Hebrew God is my judge. The feminine form of Daniel.
Danika Slavonic The morning star.
Dannell
Danniell God is my judge.
Danu Gaelic The goddess of fruitfulness.
Danuta Polish A little deer. Also see Dana.
Daphne Greek The laurel. In Greek mythology, the name of a nymph who was tran
sformed into a Laurel tree.
Dara Irish Gaelic/Hebrew Irish: A son of oak. Hebrew: Compassion, wisdom.
A boy or girl's name.
Daralis Old English beloved
Daray unknown dark
Darby Irish Gaelic/Middle English Irish Gaelic: Free from envy. Middle Eng
lish: The deer settlement. A boy or girl's name.
Darcie Old French An old Norman family name.
Daria Greek Wealthy. The feminine form of Darius.
Darinka Slowenian
Darlene English from Old French The little darling, the beloved
one. Also see Darrelle.
Darra Gaelic, Farsi small great one, riches
Darrelle Old French The beloved one. The feminine form of Darrell. A
lso see Darlene.
Darrene English The Great one. The feminine form of Darren.
Darri Aboriginal A track.
Dasha Greek gift of god
Davan Irish The beloved, the adored one. Feminine form of David.
Davida The beloved, the adored one. Feminine form of David.
Davina Hebrew The beloved one. The feminine form of David. Also see Vida.
Davine Hebrew the loved
Dawa Tibetan/Sherpa Born on a Monday. A boy or girl's name.
Dawn English Daybreak, dawn.
Daya Hebrew bird
Dayla Hebrew to draw water, branch or bough
Dayle A valley dweller. A boy or girl's name.
Deana The divine one. The goddess of hunting and the moon in Roman myt
hology. Also feminine forms of Dean.
Deanna The divine one. The goddess of hunting and the moon in Roman myt
Deanne The divine one. The goddess of hunting and the moon in Roman myt
Debbie The bee, an industrious woman.
Debby The bee, an industrious woman.
Deborah Hebrew The bee, an industrious woman. A biblical name.
Debra The bee, an industrious woman.
Dechen Tibetan/Sherpa Health and happiness.
Decima Latin The tenth.
Dee From the name Audrey, Deirdre, Delia, Diana. Audrey - Strong and
noble, regal. Deirdre - Sorrow. Delia - A woman from the island of Delos. Diana
- The divine one.
Deena Hindu
Deepali Hindu
Deepika Hindu a little light
Deepti Hindu
Deeta The lost one.
Deianira Greek wife of heracles
Deidra Sorrowful, wanderer.
Deiene Basque religious holiday
Deion
Deiondre Valley.
Deirdre Celtic Sorrow. The name of a character from Irish legend.
Deja French before
Delanna Italian soft as wool
Delbin Greek dolphin, flower name
Delcine Sweet.
Delfina Dolphin.
Delia Greek A woman from the island of Delos. Also another name for Artemis,
the Greek moon goddess. Also See Cordelia and Della.
Delicia Latin Delight.
Delila Hair or poor.
Delilah Hebrew The beautiful temptress. The lover of Samson in the Bibl
e.
Dell English From the dell or hollow. A boy or girl's name.
Della English A woman from the island of Delos. Probably derived from
Delia or Delilah and Ella. Also a diminutive of Adele and Adelaide.
Delma Spanish Of the sea.
Delphine Latin A woman from Delphi or a flower name from delphinium.
Delta Greek The fourth, as in fourth child.
Delvene A woman from Delphi or a flower name from delphinium.
Delvine A woman from Delphi or a flower name from delphinium.
Delwyn Old English/Welsh Old English: A friend from the valley. Welsh: Ne
at and fair. A boy or girl's name.
Delyth Welsh Neat and pretty.
Dembe Ugandan peace
Demelza Cornish From a placename. The heroine of Winston Graham'
s Poldark novels.
Demetria Greek From the goddess of fertility.
Demi Latin Half. Also see Demetria.
Dena Old English From the valley. Feminine form of Dean.
Denise French from Greek A lover of wine. The feminine form of Denis/Denn
is.
Dep Vietnamese beautiful
Derica Beloved leader.
Derryth Welsh Of the Oak.
Dervla Irish Gaelic The daughter of the poet.
Desana Longed for.
Desdemona Greek Ill-fated. A Shakespearian character murdered by her hus
band Othello.
Desiree Latin The desired one.
Desma Greek A pledge.
Despina Greek
Desta Ethiopian Happiness.
Destinee French destiny
Destry French war horse
Deva Celestial spirit.
Devaki Hindu black, mother of Krishna
Devi Breton/Sanskrit Breton: The beloved, the adored one. Sanskrit: G
odlike, a goddess. A boy or girl's name.
Devika Sanskrit A little goddess.
Devnet Swedish home of the Danes
Devona Old English From the county of Devon.
Devora Jewish The bee, an industrious woman.
Devorah Jewish The bee, an industrious woman.
Devore The bee, an industrious woman.
Dextra Latin Skilful, dexterous. The feminine form of Dexter.
Dharmista Hindu
Diamanta French from Latin Adamant, like a diamond.
Diana Latin The divine one. The goddess of hunting and the moon in Roman myt
hology.
Diane French The divine one. .
Dianne The divine one. .
Diantha Greek A divine flower.
Dianthe Flower of the Gods.
Diarria Greek Didi
Dido Greek The name of a queen of Carthage.
Didrika Teutonic The people's ruler.
Diella Latin worships god
Dierdre Celtic young girl, one who rages, broken-hearted
Dietlinde German
Dieuwertje unknown
Diki Tibetan/Sherpa Healthy and wealthy.
Dikranouhi Armenian queen
Dilek Turkish
Dillian Latin worshipped one
Dilys Welsh True, steadfast.
Dimity Greek From the cotton material.
Dina Irish Gaelic From the name Dean. Latin: A soldier. Tuetonic: Merciful
.
Dinah Hebrew Judgment. A biblical name.
Dione Greek A lover of wine. From Dionysus, the mythological God of wine and
drama. A boy or girl's name.
Dionne The divine one. .
Dionyza Latin From Shakespeare's play Pericles.
Dirran Arabic
Disa Greek Double.
Dita The lost one.
Diva Latin A goddess.
Divya Hindu heavenly, brilliant
Dixie French The tenth. Also a girl from the American south.
Dobrila Slavonic Kind, good.
Dodie Hebrew Beloved. Also see Dorothy.
Doe unknown Dee Dee, Didi
Dohna Tibetan/Sherpa A female deity.
Dolkar Tibetan/Sherpa The name of a Buddhist Goddess.
Dollie The gift of God. Also see Dora and Theodora.
Dolly The gift of God. Also see Dora and Theodora.
Dolores Spanish Sorrow. Derived from the seven sorrows of the Vi
rgin Mary.
Dominga Spanish Sunday
Dominica Latin Belonging to the lord. The feminine form of Dominic.
Dominique Of God.
Donalda Scottish Gaelic The ruler of the world. The feminine for
m of Donald.
Donata Latin Given by God, a gift.
Doneen
Donella The ruler of the world. The feminine form of Donald.
Donelle The ruler of the world. The feminine form of Donald.
Donla Irish Gaelic The brown lady.
Donna Italian A lady. A short form of Madonna.
Dooriya English the sea
Dora Greek A gift. Originally a short form of Dorothy and Theodora, but now
also used as an independent name.
Dorcas Greek A gazelle, a doe. Also see Tabitha.
Dore French Golden.
Doreen A gift. Originally a short form of Dorothy and Theodora, but now
Doria Greek place name
Dorinda Greek gift of god, beautiful one
Doris Greek A woman from Doria, or from the ocean. A Greek goddess of the se
a.
Dorota Greek, Spanish God's gift
Dorothea Dutch The gift of God. Also see Dora and Theodora.
Dorothy Greek The gift of God. Also see Dora and Theodora.
Dot The gift of God. Also see Dora and Theodora.
Dotty The gift of God. Also see Dora and Theodora.
Douce French Gentle, sweet.
Dova Teutonic Peace, a dove.
Dreama Greek joyous music
Drew Celtic Courageous. A boy or girl's name.
Drina Spanish helper and defender of mankind
Drisana Hindu daughter of the sun
Dristi Hindu sight, a form of the Devi
Druella Teutonic An elfin vision.
Drusilla Latin From an old Roman family name.
Druti Hindu
Duana Irish Gaelic A little dark maiden.
Duena Spanish A chaperone.
Dulce Sweet.
Dulcea Sweet.
Dulcie Latin Sweet.
Dulcina Rose.
Dulcinea Sweet.
Durga Sanskrit Unattainable. A mythological Hindu goddess.
Dusana Czech A spirit, a soul.
Dusty Warrior. Feminine form of Dustin.
Dyan The divine one. The goddess of hunting and the moon in Roman myt
hology.
Dyana The divine one. The goddess of hunting and the moon in Roman myt
hology.
Dyani Native American A deer.
Dyanne The divine one. .
Dymphna Irish Gaelic A fawn.
Dyna Greek Powerful. Also see Dinah.
Dysis Greek sunset
Dysthe Greek
Baby Girl Names Beginning with E
Eartha Old English Of the earth.
Easter Old English From the holiday.
Ebba Old English From the rich fortress.
Ebere African mercy
Eberta Teutonic Bright, brilliant.
Ebony Greek A black wood.
Ebrel Cornish From April, the first month in the Roman calendar, and t
he beginning of spring. Cornish form of April.
Echo Greek A repeating round. The name of a nymph in Greek mythology.
Eda Old English Rich, prosperous.
Edalene Noble, King.
Edaline Noble, King.
Edana Gaelic Fiery.
Edda Old English rich
Edeline German Noble and kind. Also see Adele.
Eden Hebrew/Old English Hebrew: The place of pleasure (from the Garden o
f Eden). Old English: A bear cub. A boy or girl's name.
Edena Hawaiian Renewal, rejuvenation.
Edeva Old English A rich gift.
Edina A prosperous friend. The feminine form of Edwin.
Edith Old English Prosperity, or a gift.
Edlyn Old English A noble maiden.
Edme Scottish Protector. A variation of Esme, and the feminine form of
Edmund.
Edmonda Old English A rich protector. The feminine form of Edmund.
Edna Hebrew Renewal, rejuvenation.
Edolie Old English noble
Edrea Old English Prosperous, powerful.
Edria Hebrew mighty
Edwerdina Old English A prosperous guardian. The female form of Edward
.
Edwina Old English A prosperous friend. The feminine form of Edwin.
Edythe Prosperity, or a gift.
Eerin Aboriginal A small grey owl.
Effie Of good reputation.
Effy Of good reputation.
Efia Ghanese born on tuesday
Efrosini Hebrew a fawn or a bird
Efterpi Greek pretty in face
Egeria Greek A wise adviser.
Eglantine Old French A flower name, from Old French.
Eiddwen Welsh The beloved fair one.
Eileen Irish Gaelic The light of the sun. The Irish form of Helen.
Eilis Irish Gaelic A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Eir Old Norse The name of the goddess of healing.
Eira Welsh Snow.
Eireen Peace.
Eirena Peace.
Eirene Peace.
Eirian Welsh Silver.
Eirwen Welsh As white as snow.
Eithne Irish Gaelic Ardent, fiery. Also see Aine and Ena.
Ekala Aboriginal A lake.
Ekaterina Russian Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also
Ekta Hindu
Ela Old English Elfin, a fairy maiden. Also a diminutive of Eleanor, Eli
zabeth, Ellen and Helen.
Elaine English From the Old French form of Helen.
Elana A tree.
Elanora Aboriginal A home by the sea.
Elata Latin Exalted, of high birth.
Elberta Noble and illustrious. The feminine form of Albert.
Elbertina Noble and illustrious. The feminine form of Albert.
Elbertine Noble and illustrious. The feminine form of Albert.
Elda Italian A battle maiden.
Eldora Spanish The golden one.
Eleanor Old French The light of the sun. A form of Helen.
Electra Greek Brilliant.
Elena Italian/Portuguese/Spanish The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, E
laine, Eleanor and Ellen.
Eleni Greek The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Elenna A tree.
Eleora Hebrew the lord is my light
Elephteria Freedom.
Eleri Welsh The name of a river.
Elexus Latin Elex, Lex, Lexus
Elfreda Noble and ready. Feminine form of Alphonse.
Elga The holy one.
Eliane Latin From the Greek word for sun.
Elida The little winged one.
Elie The light of the sun. A form of Helen.
Elina Greek, Hindu pure, intelligent
Elinor The light of the sun. A form of Helen.
Elinore The light of the sun. A form of Helen.
Eliora Hebrew God is my light.
Elisa Spanish dedicated to God
Elisabeth Consecrated to God.
Elise French Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Elisha Hebrew God is my salvation. The successor of Elijah in the Bible. A boy
or girl's name.
Eliska Czech truthful
Elissa Greek Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Elita Old French The little winged one or the chosen one.
Elizabeth Hebrew Consecrated to God. A name from the Bible. Also see Isab
el and Lisa.
Elke The defender, or helper of mankind. Form of Alexandra.
Ella Old English Elfin, a fairy maiden. Also a diminutive of Eleanor, Eli
zabeth, Ellen and Helen.
Ellamay A combination of Ella and May.
Elle French She, a woman.
Ellema African Milking a cow.
Ellen The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Elli The light of the sun. From the name Alice, Eleanor, Ella, Ellen
and Helen. Also used as independent names.
Ellice Greek Jehovah is God. The feminine form of Elias.
Ellie The light of the sun. From the name Alice, Eleanor, Ella, Ellen
Ellin Aboriginal To move.
Ellinor The light of the sun. A form of Helen.
Elly The light of the sun. From the name Alice, Eleanor, Ella, Ellen
Elma Greek Pleasant, amiable.
Elmas Armenian A diamond.
Elmira Old English Noble.
Elodia Wealthy, prosperous.
Elodie Wealthy, prosperous.
Eloise Teutonic Healthy.
Elouera Aboriginal From the pleasant place.
Elrica German The ruler of all.
Elsa A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Else Hebrew concecrated to god
Elsie Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Elspeth Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Eluned Welsh A waterfall.
Elvan Turkish
Elvina Old English The friend of the elves.
Elvira Latin/Teutonic Latin: The fair one. Teutonic: A true stranger.
Elysa Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Elyse Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Elyshia The light of the sun. A form of Alice, but often used as
Elysia Latin Blissful.
Elyssa Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Elzira Portuguese Form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Ema Polynesian beloved
Emalia Latin flirt
Emanuel God is with us.
Emanuela Hebrew god is with us
Emanuele God in humankind.
Ember Old English smoldering remains of a fire
Emelda A floret.
Emelia Industrious. Also see Amelia.
Emer Irish Gaelic A traditional name.
Emerald A gemstone name.
Emilia Ambitious, industrious.
Emilie Ambitious, industrious.
Emily Teutonic Industrious. Also see Amelia.
Emina Latin A noble or lofty maiden.
Emma Teutonic The healer of the universe.
Emmanuel Hebrew God is with us. A boy or girl's name.
Emmanuelle Hebrew God is with us. Feminine form of Emmanuel.
Emmet Old English Industrious. A boy or girl's name.
Emmett Truth.
Emmuna Hebrew
Emmylou From Emily and Louise. Emily - Industrious. Louise - A f
amous warrior maiden.
Emogen Celtic/Latin Celtic: A girl or maiden. Latin: The image of her mother
.
Emogene Celtic/Latin Celtic: A girl or maiden. Latin: The image of he
r mother.
Ena Irish Gaelic Ardent. A variation of Eithne.
Enda Irish Gaelic Bird-like. A boy or girl's name.
Endocia Greek Of unquestionable reputation.
Endora Hebrew A fountain.
Engelberta Teutonic A bright angel.
Engracia Spanish Graceful.
Enid Celtic A pure soul.
Ennor Cornish From the boundary. A boy or girl's name.
Enola Native American magnolia
Enora Greek Light.
Enrica Italian/Spanish The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Henry.
Also see Harriet.
Enya Irish
Enye Yiddish grace
Enys Celtic From the island. Also see Innes.
Eranthe Greek A flower of spring.
Erasma Greek amiable
Erena Peace.
Erene Peace.
Erianthe Greek sweet as many flowers
Erica Old Norse A powerful ruler. The feminine form of Eric.
Erika German/Scandinavian A powerful ruler. The feminine form of Eric.
Erin Irish Gaelic From Ireland. A boy or girl's name.
Eris Greek The goddess of discord.
Erlina Celtic girl from Ireland
Erline Old English A noblewoman. The feminine form of Earl.
Erma Teutonic A maiden of the army. The feminine form of Herman. Also
See Armina.
Ermine Old French From the name of the fur.
Ernestine Teutonic Serious, earnest. The feminine form of Ernest.
Erwina Teutonic An honourable friend.
Eryn Irish Gaelic From Ireland.
Erzsebet Hebrew devoted to God
Eskarne Spanish merciful
Esme Protector. The feminine form of Edmund.
Esmeralda Spanish Spanish expression meaning Emerald.
Esmerelda Protector. The feminine form of Edmund.
Esperance Latin Hope.
Esperanza Spanish hope
Esta Italian From the east.
Estefania Spanish A garland or crown. The feminine form of Stephen
.
Estelle French from Latin A star. Also see Esther and Stella.
Ester Spanish A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella.
Esther Hebrew A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella.
Etain Irish Shining, bright.
Etana Hebrew Determination.
Etania Native American wealthy
Eternity Everlasting.
Ethel Teutonic A noble maiden.
Ethelda Noble in counsel.
Etienette French from Greek A garland or crown. Feminine form of Eti
enne. Also see Stephanie.
Etsu Japanese Delight.
Etta The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Henry. A4, See Harriet
.
Ettie The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Henry. A4, See Harriet
.
Euclea Greek Glory.
Eudocia Of unquestionable reputation.
Eudocie Of unquestionable reputation.
Eudora Greek A wonderful gift.
Eugenia Greek Noble, wellborn. The feminine form of Eugene.
Eulalia Greek The well-spoken one.
Euna Scottish Also see Juno.
Eunice Greek Victorious.
Euphemia Greek Of good reputation.
Euphrasia Greek Joy, delight.
Euphrosyne Greek joy
Eurwen Welsh Fair.
Eurydice Greek The goddess of the underworld in Greek mythology.
Eustacia Greek Fruitful. The feminine form of Eustace.
Eva Life-giving. Also see Evelyn.
Evadine Greek from greek mythology
Evadne Greek Fortunate.
Evana East European God is gracious. .
Evangelia Greek one who brings good news
Evangeline Greek The bearer of good news.
Evania Greek Peaceful, tranquil.
Evanthe Greek flower
Eve Hebrew Life-giving. Also see Evelyn.
Evelina Hebrew lifegiving
Evelyn English From an old surname, but also related to Eve. A boy or g
irl's name.
Everild Old English The slayer of the boar. A boy or girl's name.
Everilda The slayer of the boar.
Evette From the name Yvonne. The feminine form of Yves. The little arch
er.
Evie Life-giving. Also see Evelyn.
Evita Spanish Life-giving. Also see Evelyn.
Evonne French/Greek French: An archer. Greek: The wood of the Yew tree.
Ewa Polish Life-giving. Also see Evelyn.
Eyota Native American The greatest.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with F
Fabia Latin A bean grower. Feminine form of Fabian.
Fabiana Latin bean
Fabienne French Bean grower.
Fabiola French Bean grower.
Fabrianne Latin Resourceful, or a craftswoman.
Fadila Arabic Generous and distinguished.
Fae English from Old French A fairy or magical creature. Also a dimi
nutive of Faith.
Faiga Germanic a bird
Faina Anglo-Saxon joyful
Fainche Celtic saint's name
Faine Old English Joyful.
Fairlee Fairli
Fairley Old English A clearing in the woods. A boy or girl's name.
Fairuza Turkish turquoise
Faith English Trusting in God, having faith. Also see Fidela.
Faiza Arabic Victorious.
Faizah African victorious
Fala Native American crow
Falda Icelandic With folded wings.
Falguni Hindu
Fallon Irish A leader. A boy or girl's name.
Fanchon French From France, or a free woman. The feminine form of Franc
is.
Fannie From France, or a free woman. The feminine form of Francis.
Fanny From France, or a free woman. The feminine form of Francis.
Fantasia Latin Asia, Fanta
Fantine French childlike
Farah Arabic Happiness. Also see Farrah.
Farfalla Italian butterfly
Farica A peaceful ruler. The feminine form of Frederick.
Farida Arabic Unique.
Fariishta Urdu angel
Farika A peaceful ruler. The feminine form of Frederick.
Farley Old English From the fern clearing. A boy or girl's name.
Farrah Old English Beautiful.
Fascienne Latin black
Fatima Arabic A woman who abstains, or weans a child. Also - a daughter of the
prophet Mohamed.
Fatin Arabic captivating
Faustine Latin The fortunate one.
Fawn Old French A young deer.
Fawne Old French, Latin young deer
Fay English from Old French A fairy or magical creature. Also a dimi
nutive of Faith.
Faye Fairy or elf.
Fayina Russian free one
Faylinn Fairy kingdom.
Fayme Latin Of high reputation, renowned.
Fayna Joyful.
Fayne Joyful.
Fayre Old English Fair.
Felcia Polish lucky
Felda Teutonic From the field.
Felice Italian Fortunate, happy.
Felicia Happiness.
Felicite French fortunate
Felicity Latin Lucky, fortunate. The feminine form of Felix.
Felipa Spanish A lover of horses. The feminine form of Philip.
Femi African love me
Fenella Irish The white or fair shouldered one.
Fennella Irish The white or fair shouldered one.
Feodora Russian The gift of God. The feminine form of Theodore.
Also see Dorothy.
Fern Old English Fern-like. From the plant name.
Fernanda Teutonic Prepared for the journey. A traveller or adventu
rer. The feminine form of Ferdinand.
Feronia Latin A mythological goddess.
Fidela Latin Faithful. Also see Faith.
Fidelia Spanish Faithful.
Fidelima Irish Gaelic The name of a saint.
Fifi God shall add. The feminine form of Joseph.
Filberta Very brilliant.
Filbertha Very brilliant.
Filipina Polish Lover of horses.
Filippa Italian A lover of horses. The feminine form of Philip.
Filomena A lover of the moon.
Filomene A lover of the moon.
Findabhair Gaelic Finn
Finola The white or fair shouldered one.
Finvarra Gaelic
Fiona Scottish Gaelic/Irish Gaelic Scottish Gaelic: The fair one. Irish Gae
lic: A vine.
Fionavar Gaelic
Fionn Celtic white, fair
Fionola The white or fair shouldered one.
Fiorella Italian A little flower.
Fiorenza Italian flower
Firaki Hindu
Flanna Gaelic Red-haired.
Flavia Latin The golden-haired one.
Fleta Old English swift, fleet
Fleur Old French A flower. Also see Flora.
Flo Blossoming, flourishing.
Flora Latin A flower. After the Roman goddess of flowers and the spring. Als
o see Fleur.
Floramaria Flower of Mary.
Florence Latin Blossoming, flourishing.
Floria Flowering.
Floriane Flowering.
Florizel From Shakespeare's play Winter's Tale.
Flos Norse chieftain
Flower Blossoming, flourishing.
Floy Old German
Fola African honour
Fonda Latin Affectionate.
Fortuna Latin The fortunate one.
Fosetta French The dimpled one.
Fotini Greek Light.
Fran From France, or a free woman. The feminine form of Francis.
Frances Latin From France, or a free woman. The feminine form of Franc
is.
Francisca Spanish From France, or a free woman. The feminine form
of Francis.
Freda A wise counsellor. From the name Alfreda, Frederica, Winifred.
Frederica Teutonic A peaceful ruler. The feminine form of Frederick
.
Frederika Old German peaceful ruler
Fredrica Peace.
Freya A lady. The goddess of love in Scandinavian mythology.
Freyde Yiddish Joy.
Frida A wise counsellor. From the name Alfreda, Frederica, Winifred.
Frieda A wise counsellor. From the name Alfreda, Frederica, Winifred.
Fritzi German A peaceful ruler. The feminine form of Frederick.
Fronde Latin A leaf of the fens.
Fruma Yiddish one who is religious
Fuensanta Spanish a holy fountain
Fujita Japanese field
Fulvia Latin Tawny haired. The name of the wife of Mark Antony.
Fuscienne Latin black
Baby Girl Names Beginning with G
Gabby God is my strength.
Gabi God is my strength.
Gabriel Hebrew God is my strength. One of the archangels in the Bible.
Gabriela God is my strength.
Gabriella God is my strength.
Gabrielle God is my strength.
Gaby God is my strength.
Gadar Armenian Perfection.
Gae Blithe, cheerful.
Gaea Greek Goddess of the Earth
Gai Blithe, cheerful.
Gaia Greek The earth. The earth goddess in Greek mythology.
Gail Hebrew Father's joy. A short form of Abigail, but also used independent
ly.
Gainell unknown to profit
Gaines Middle English increase in wealth
Gajendra Hindu elephant king
Gala Swedish singer
Galatea Greek Milky white. A figure from Greek mythology.
Gale A stranger. A boy or girl's name.
Galen Greek The calm one, or the helper. A boy or girl's name.
Galena Latin A lead-like metal.
Gali Hebrew spring, fountain
Galia Hebrew A wave.
Galiena Teutonic A lofty maiden.
Galina Russian from Greek Calm. Also see Helen.
Galya Hebrew God has redeemed.
Gana Hebrew A garden.
Ganesa Hindu good luck
Gardenia A flower name.
Gargi Hindu
Garland Old French A crown or wreath of flowers. A boy or girl's na
me.
Garnet Old French Dark red, from the colour of pomegranates. Also the name
of a gemstone. A boy or girl's name.
Gauri Hindu yellow
Gavrila Hebrew A heroine.
Gay Old French Blithe, cheerful.
Gayatri Hindu mother of the Vedas
Gaye Merry, happy.
Gayle Hebrew Father's joy. A boy or girl's name.
Gayleen Hebrew Father's joy. A short form of Abigail, but also used ind
ependently.
Gaylene Hebrew Father's joy. A short form of Abigail, but also used ind
ependently.
Gaynor Welsh Fair and soft. See Guinevere.
Gazelle Latin The antelope.
Gebriele Hebrew A woman of God. The feminine form of Gabriel.
Gedala Aboriginal The day.
Gelasia Greek Laughing, like a bubbling spring.
Gelsey Persian a flower
Gemina Greek A twin.
Gemma Italian A jewel or gem.
Gena Noble, wellborn.
Gene Greek Noble, wellborn. A boy or girl's name.
Genesia Latin The newcomer.
Genesis Hebrew origin
Genette God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Jan
elle, Janet, Janice, Janine, Jean, Joan, Joanne, Shane, Sim.
Geneva After the city in Switzerland. Also see Genevieve.
Genevieve Old French A woman of the people.
Genie Noble, wellborn.
Genista Latin From the name of the broom plant.
Genji Chinese gold
Genna Fair and soft. Also a variation of Guinevere.
Gennifer Fair and soft. Also a variation of Guinevere.
Genny Fair and soft. Also a variation of Guinevere.
Georgette A girl from the farm. The feminine form of George.
Georgia A girl from the farm. The feminine form of George.
Georgina Greek A girl from the farm. The feminine form of George.
Geraldine English from Old French A noble spear-carrier. The femin
ine form of Gerald. Also see Gerarda.
Geranium Greek A flower name.
Gerarda English from Old French A brave spear woman. The feminin
e form of Gerard. Also see Geraldine.
Gerda Old Norse Protected one.
Gerlinde Teutonic Of the weak spear.
Germaine French From Germany.
Gerry English from Old French A spear warrior. A boy or girl's name.
Gertrude Teutonic A spear maiden.
Geva Hebrew hill
Ghada Arabic Graceful.
Ghera Aboriginal A gum leaf.
Ghislain A pledge.
Ghislaine French A pledge.
Ghita Italian Pearl.
Giacinta Italian Young and beautiful.
Gianina Italian God is gracious. .
Gianna Italian God is gracious. .
Gigi French A girl from the farm. The feminine form of George.
Gil Short for names beginning with Gil.
Gilana Hebrew Joy.
Gilberta Teutonic A bright or famous pledge. The feminine form of
Gilbert.
Gilda Teutonic A sacrifice.
Gilen Teutonic industrious pledge
Gili My joy, rejoice.
Gillian Latin From a Roman family name. The feminine form of Julian an
d a derivative of Julia.
Gin Japanese silver
Gina Greek A girl from the farm. From Georgina. The feminine form of George
.
Ginette A woman of the people.
Ginevra Italian A woman of the people.
Ginger Maidenly, pure. Also name of a spice.
Ginny Maidenly, pure. From the name Virginia.
Giorgetta Italian A girl from the farm. The feminine form of Georg
e.
Giorgia A girl from the farm. The feminine form of George.
Giorgio A girl from the farm. The feminine form of George.
Giovanna Italian God is gracious. .
Girija Hindu
Gisela Dutch/Greman A pledge.
Giselle Teutonic A pledge.
Gita Sanskrit A song.
Gitana Spanish The gipsy.
Gitanjali Hindu
Githa Anglo-Saxon gift
Gitika Hindu
Giulia Italian From a Roman, possibly meaning youthful.
Giulietta Italian From a Roman, possibly meaning youthful.
Giuseppina Italian God shall add. .
Gizane Basque christ's incarnation
Gladys Welsh The lame one. Possibly a form of Claudia.
Gleda Old English to make happy
Glen Gaelic/Welsh/Cornish From the valley or glen. A boy or girl's name.
Glenda Welsh Pure and good. Also see Glenys.
Glenna Gaelic from the valley
Glennis From the valley or glen.
Glenys Welsh Holy, pure. Also see Glenda.
Glora Glorious.
Gloria Latin Glorious.
Glynis Holy, pure. Also see Glenda.
Glynnis Holy, pure. Also see Glenda.
Godiva Old English The gift of God.
Goldie English The golden one. Also a form of the Yiddish name Golda.
Goneril From Shakespeare's play King Lear.
Gordana Serbian proud
Gotzone Basque angel, messenger
Grace Latin Graceful.
Gracie Graceful.
Graeae Greek gray ones
Grania Irish Gaelic The name of a figure in Irish legend.
Grear Scottish watchful
Greer Scottish Watchful, vigilant.
Gregoria Greek Watchful, vigilant.
Greta German/Swedish A pearl. Also see Margot, Marguerite, Megan.
Gretchen German A pearl. Also see Margot, Marguerite, Megan.
Grete A pearl. Also see Margot, Marguerite, Megan.
Gretel Swiss A pearl. Also see Margot, Marguerite, Megan.
Grette Danish pearl
Grier Scottish Watchful, vigilant.
Griselda Teutonic The grey battle heroine.
Gryffyn Comish/Welsh Mythological beast. A boy or girl's name.
Guadalupe Arabic The river of the wolf. Generally a Spanish name.
Guan-yin Chinese The goddess of mercy.
Guda Old English Good.
Guddu Hindu
Gudrun Old Norse Divine lore or wisdom.
Guenevere Fair one.
Guida Latin The guide.
Guinevere Welsh Fair and soft. Wife of legendary King Arthur. Also see G
aynor, Jennifer and Vanora.
Gulara Aboriginal Moonlight.
Gunda Female warrior.
Gunnhild Old Norse A maiden of battle.
Gurley Aboriginal A native willow.
Guyra Aboriginal A fishing place, or a white cockatoos. Also a placename.
Gwen Welsh Fair, or blessed. Also see Gwendolen and Gwyneth.
Gwendolen Welsh A white ring or bow.
Gwendolyn Goddess of the moon.
Gwenhyvar Welsh Gwen
Gwennap Cornish The name of a saint and a placename.
Gwyn Welsh White, fair, or blessed. A boy or girl's name.
Gwyneth Welsh From a region of North Wales.
G?lay Turkish rosemoon
Gymea Aboriginal A small bird.
Gypsy Old English A wanderer.
Gytha Old English Warlike.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with H
Ha-Neul Korean sky
Habiba Arabic The beloved, the dew one.
Habika African sweetheart
Hadara Hebrew bedecked in beauty
Hadassa Hebrew flowering myrtle
Hadassah Jewish A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella.
Hadil Arabic Cooing like a dove.
Hadiya Arabic/Swahili A gift.
Hadria A dark woman from the sea. The feminine form of Adrian. Generall
y an Italian name.
Hadya Arabic A leader or guide.
Hafwen Welsh As beautiful as summer.
Hagar Hebrew Forsaken, or taking flight.
Haidee Greek Modest.
Haifa Arabic slender
Haimi Hawaiian the seeker
Haja
Hala Arabic A halo around the moon.
Halcyone Greek The kingfisher.
Haldana Old Norse Half Danish.
Haldis Teutonic, Norse stone spirit; reliable, assistant
Haleigha Hawaiian house of the rising sun
Haley Irish Gaelic Ingenious. A boy or girl's name.
Halfrida Teutonic A peaceful heroine.
Hali Greek, Hebrew sea; necklace, place name
Halia Greek The sun.
Haliey A high clearing or meadow.
Halima African gentle
Hallie Greek thinking of the sea
Halona Native American Fortunate.
Hana Arabic Bliss, happiness.
Hanan Hebrew Arabic: The affectionate one. Hebrew: The gracious gift of God.
Hanna Goddess of life.
Hannah Hebrew Favoured by God, or graceful. Also see Anne.
Hanne God is gracious. .
Hansine German from Hebrew God is gracious. A feminine form of Ham.
Hanya Aboriginal A stone.
Happy English Bright and cheerful.
Haralda Old English The ruler of the army. Feminine form of Harold.
Harika Turkish wonderful
Harley Old English From the hare or stag meadow. A boy or girl's name.
Harmony Greek Concordant, in harmony.
Harper Old English A harp player or maker. A boy or girl's name.
Harriet Teutonic The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Harry/
Henry. Also see Henrietta.
Harsha Hindu
Harshita Hindu
Haruko Japanese Spring.
Harva Army warrior. Feminine form of Harvey.
Hasina Swahili Good.
Hasna Arabic beautiful
Hathor Egyptian The goddess of love and joy.
Hattie The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Harry/ Henry. Also see
Henrietta.
Hava Jewish Life-giving. Also see Evelyn.
Havana Spanish The capital of Cuba.
Haya Hebrew Life.
Hayfa Arabic Slender, delicate.
Haylee Old English from the hay meadow
Hayley Old English A high clearing or meadow.
Hazel Old English From the Hazel tree.
Hazelle From the Hazel tree.
Hea Korean grace
Heater A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella.
Heather Old English A flower name.
Heba Hebrew gift from God
Hebe Greek Youthful. A goddess of youth in mythology.
Hedasaa Jewish A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella.
Hedda Scandinavian The contentious one. A fighter.
Hedea Greek Pleasing.
Hedia Hebrew voice of the Lord
Hedva Hebrew joy
Hedwig Teutonic The contentious one. A fighter.
Hedy The contentious one. A fighter.
Heidi Swiss Noble and kind. From the name Adelheid (See Adelaide), well know
n from Johanna Spyri's classic children's book.
Heledd Welsh A traditional name.
Helen Greek The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Helena The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Helene French The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Helga Old Norse Successful, prosperous. Also see Olga.
Heli Finish
Helice Greek A spiel.
Helima Arabic Kind, gentle.
Helina Russian The light of the sun.
Helki Miwok Indian to touch
Helma German The resolute protector. From the name Wilhelmina.
Helmine German The resolute protector. From the name Wilhelmina.
Heloise Agreeable.
Helouse Healthy.
Helvetia Latin A woman from Switzerland.
Hem Hindu
Hema Hindu snow, himalayas
Hemangi Hindu
Hemangini Hindu
Hemlata Hindu
Heng Chinese
Henka Teutonic ruler of an estate
Henrietta Teutonic The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Henry.
Also see Harriet.
Hera Latin from Greek A quern. The wife of Zeus, ruler of the heavens,
in Greek mythology.
Hermelinda Spanish shield of power
Hermia From Shakespeare's play Midsummer-Night's Dream.
Herminia Spanish lady of the earth
Hermione Greek A handsome figure in Greek mythology. The feminine form
of Achilles.
Hermosa Spanish Beautiful.
Hero From Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing.
Herschell unknown deer
Herta Of the earth.
Hertha Of the earth.
Hesper Greek The evening star. Also see Esther.
Hester Star.
Hestia Greek The goddess of the hearth.
Hetal Hindu
Hettie The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Harry/Henry. Also see
Henrietta.
Hetty The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Harry/Henry. Also see
Henrietta.
Hibernia Latin A woman from Ireland.
Hibiscus Greek A flower name.
Hide Japanese Excellent, fruitful.
Hidi African Root.
Hika Polynesian A daughter.
Hilary Latin The cheerful one. A boy or girl's name.
Hilda Teutonic A battle maiden.
Hilde A battle maiden.
Hildegard Teutonic A battle stronghold.
Hildemar Teutonic Battle-celebrated.
Hillary The cheerful one. Originally used as a boy's name.
Hilzarie Moon and stars.
Hina Hindu
Hinda Jewish A female deer.
Hine Polynesian A maiden.
Hippolyta Greek She who frees the horses. Also from Shakespeare's play M
idsummer-Night's Dream.
Hiriwa Polynesian Silver.
Hiroko Japanese Generous.
Hisa Japanese long-lasting
Hjordis Old Norse A sword goddess.
Hoku Polynesian A star.
Holda Teutonic Concealed.
Holli Teutonic From the name Holly.
Holly Old English From the name of the tree. Suitable for a child born aro
und Christmas.
Hollye Teutonic From the name Holly.
Honey Old English The sweet one.
Honna Greek Na
Honora Latin honor
Honour Latin Honourable.
Hope Old English Hopeful, optimistic.
Horatia Latin From a Roman family name. The feminine form of Horace.
Hortense Latin The garden lover.
Hoshi Japanese A star.
Hua Chinese A flower.
Huberta Teutonic A brilliant mind. The feminine form of the boy's
name of Hubert.
Hue Vietnamese lily
Huette French from Teutonic Heart and mind. The feminine form of Hugh.
Hulda Hebrew/Old Norse Hebrew: A weasel. Old Norse: Lovable.
Huon The name of a Tasmanian river and a type of tree. A boy or girl'
s name.
Huyana Native American rain fallingHindu
Hyacinth Greek Young and beautiful. Also a flower name. Also see Jacint
a.
Hye unknown gracefulness
Hylda A battle maiden.
Hypatia Greek The highest.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with I
Ianna God is gracious. Feminine form of Ian.
Ianthe Greek A violet-coloured flower. Also see lolanthe.
Ida Teutonic Happy, or youthful.
Ideh Hebrew praise
Idelia Teutonic Noble.
Idola Greek idolized
Idona Old Norse After the name of a Norse goddess who was in charge of t
he apples of eternal youth.
Idonia Old German industrious
Idra Aramaic A Figtree.
Idylla Greek Perfect.
Ierne Latin From Ireland.
Ignatia Latin Ardent, fiery. Feminine form of Ignatius.
Iku Japanese Nourishing.
Ila Old French From the island.
Ilana Hebrew Great tree.
Ilanna Hebrew A tree.
Ilaria Latin one who is merry
Ildiko Hungarian a fierce warrior
Ileana Greek From the city of (Lion). Also a Romania form of Helen.
Ilena The light of the sun. The Irish form of Helen.
Ilene The light of the sun. The Irish form of Helen.
Ilisapesi Tonga blessed one
Ilka The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Illona Irish The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Ilona Hungarian form of Helen.
Ilsa Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Ilse German Short form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Iluka Aboriginal Near the sea.
Ima Japanese Now, the present.
Imam Arabic One who believes in God. A boy or girl's name.
Iman Arabic faith, belief
Imelda Italian/Spanish A floret.
Immacolata Italian The immaculate conception.
Imogen Celtic/Latin Celtic: A girl or maiden. Latin: The image of her mother
.
Imogen Celtic/Latin Celtic: A girl or maiden. Latin: The image of her mother
.
Imogene Latin image
Imperia Latin Imperious, the imperial one.
Ina Pure, chaste.
Inari Finnish A lake.
Inas Polynesian The wife of the moon.
Inayat Hindu kindness
Indaliai sea-feather, feather from the sea shore
India From the name of the country. Also a character in the novel and
film, Gone with the Wind.
Indira Sanskrit An alternative name for Lakshmi, wife of the god Vishnu.
Indrina Hindu deep
Indu Hindu
Ines Pure, chaste.
Inez Pure, chaste.
Inga Old Norse Hero's daughter.
Ingaberg Old Norse Hero's daughter.
Ingaborg Old Norse Hero's daughter.
Inge Old Norse Hero's daughter.
Inger Old Norse A son's army or a Hero's daughter. A boy or girl's name.
Ingrid Old Norse Hero's daughter.
Iniga Ardent, fiery. Feminine form of Ignatius.
Innocentia Latin Innocent.
Io Greek
Iola Greek Violet-coloured.
Iolana Hawaiian to soar like an eagle
Iolanthe Greek A violet flower. The title of a Gilbert and Sullivan ope
ra. Also see Ianthe, Violet and Yolanda.
Iona Scottish/Aboriginal Scottish: The name of a Hebridean island. Aborig
inal: A tree.
Ione Greek A violet-coloured stone.
Iphigenia Greek The daughter of Agamemnon in Greek mythology.
Iratze Basque in reference to the virgin mary
Irene Greek Peace.
Ireta Latin Angry enraged.
Irihapeti Maori A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Irina East European Peace.
Iris Greek A rainbow and a flower.
Irma Latin/Teutonic Latin: Noble. Teutonic: Whole, strong.
Irmgard
Irvette Old English A friend from the sea.
Isa Sanskrit/Teutonic Sanskrit: A lord. Teutonic: Strong-willed. A boy
or girl's name.
Isabel Spanish A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Isabella Italian A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Isadora Greek The gift of Isis. Feminine form of Isidore.
Isaura Greek soft air
Iseult The fair one.
Ishana Hindu rich
Ishi Japanese A stone.
Ishita Hindu
Isis Egyptian After the goddess of fertility. The supreme goddess.
Isla Scottish From the name of an island.
Isleen The light of the sun. The Irish form of Helen.
Isleta Spanish little Island
Ismena Greek Learned.
Isobel A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Isoke African satisfying gift
Isola Latin Isolated. A loner.
Isolde Welsh The fair one.
Isra Arabic Journeying by night.
Israt Arabic affection
Istas Native American snow
Ita Irish Gaelic Thirsty.
Iti Hindu
Itzel Mayan
Iva Old French A Yew tree.
Ivana Czech God is gracious. .
Ivanna Russian God is gracious. .
Ivory Latin From the tusks of an elephant.
Ivy Old English Plant name.
Ixchel Majan Goddess of the moon and fertility
Izanami Japanese She who invites you to enter.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with J
Jacinda Greek beautiful
Jacinta Spanish from Greek Beautiful. Also a form of Hyacinth.
Jacinthe Greek hyacinth
Jacki The supplanter. The feminine form of Jacob and James.
Jackie The supplanter. The feminine form of Jacob and James.
Jacky The supplanter. The feminine form of Jacob and James.
Jaclyn The supplanter. The feminine form of Jacob and James.
Jacoba Hebrew The supplanter. The feminine form of Jacob.
Jacqueline French from Hebrew The supplanter. The feminine form of Jac
ob and James.
Jacqui The supplanter. The feminine form of Jacob and James.
Jada Hebrew wise
Jade Spanish The jade stone.
Jadwiga Polish The contentious one. A fighter.
Jael Hebrew To ascend or a wild goat. A boy or girl's name.
Jaen Hebrew ostrich
Jaffa Hebrew Beautiful.
Jagrati Hindu
Jahnavi Hindu
Jaime French French for I love you. A boy or girl's name.
Jaimica Spanish supplanter
Jaimie French I love
Jaina Hindu good character
Jaione Basque nativity
Jakinda Basque hyacinth
Jala Arabic charity
Jamal Arabic The handsome one. A boy or girl's name.
Jamari French warrior
Jamee Hebrew supplanter, one who replaces
Jamesina Hebrew The supplanter. A feminine form, of James. Also see Jaim
e.
Jamila Arabic/Swahili Beautiful.
Jamilah Arabic beautiful
Jan God is gracious. A boy or girl's name.
Jana God is gracious. .
Jancis English A modern name derived from Jane and Frances. Jane - God
is gracious. Frances - From France, or a free woman.
Jane Hebrew God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
net, Janice, Janine, Jean, Joan, Joanne, Shane, Sim.
Janelle English A modern name derived from Jane and the feminine
suffix èlle'. Jane - God is gracious.
Janet God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Janette God is gracious.
Janice God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Janina God is gracious. .
Janine God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Janisa funny, loveable, hyper child Janese
Janna Hebrew Flourishing.
Jannali Aboriginal The moon. Also a placename.
Janthina A violet-coloured flower. Also see lolanthe.
Janthine A violet-coloured flower. Also see lolanthe.
Japera Japs
Jaquenetta French from Hebrew The supplanter. The feminine form of Jac
ob and James.
Jarah Hebrew Honey.
Jardena Hebrew to flow downward
Jarita Sanskrit A legendary bird.
Jarka Slavonic Springlike.
Jarmila Slavonic The grace of spring.
Jarrah Aboriginal A type of Eucalyptus tree. A boy or girl's name.
Jarvia Teutonic As sharp or keen as a spear.
Jarvinia German keen intelligence
Jasmine Persian A fragrant flower.
Jaunie
Jaya Sanskrit Victory. Also the name of a Buddhist female goddess.
Jayani Hindu a sakti of Ganesha
Jayne Hindu victorious
Jaythen Swedish Jay, Jai
Jazlyn Arabic Jazlin, Yazlin, Yazlyn, Yaz, Jaz, Lyn
Jean French God is gracious. A boy or girl's name.
Jeanne French God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Jeannette God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Jan
elle, Janet, Janice, Janine, Jean, Joan, Joanne, Shane, Sim.
Jehan Arabic beautiful flower
Jelena Russian shining light
Jemima Hebrew A dove. A biblical name.
Jemma A jewel or gem.
Jena God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Jenara
Jenay French name of a plant
Jendayi African give thanks
Jendyose Ugandan have done good to produce a child
Jenell German knowledge, understanding, kindness
Jenica Romanian God is gracious
Jenna Fair and soft.
Jennifer Cornish/Welsh Fair and soft. Also a variation of Guinevere.
Jenny Fair and soft.
Jeno Greek heaven, well-born
Jensine Hebrew God is gracious
Jeraldine A noble spear-carrier.
Jerarda A brave spear woman. The feminine form of Gerard.
Jeremia Hebrew Appointed by God. The feminine form of Jeremiah and Jere
my.
Jermain From Germany. A boy or girl's name.
Jermayne From Germany.
Jerrica Jerrianne, Jerrianna
Jerusha Hebrew The married one.
Jesal Hindu
Jess Wealthy.
Jesse Hebrew God's gift. A boy or girl's name.
Jessica Hebrew Wealthy. Used by Shakespeare for a character in The Merc
hant of Venice.
Jessie Wealthy. Also independent names, particularly in Scotland.
Jet Latin Black, the name of a material used for making jewellery. A boy o
r girl's name.
Jetta Latin Black, the name of a material used for making jewellery.
Jewel Old French A gemstone or the precious one.
Jewell A gemstone or the precious one.
Jezebel Impure.
Jezreel Hebrew Jez
Jiba Aboriginal The moon.
Jiera Lithuanian living
Jigisha Hindu
Jihan Turkish universe
Jill From a Roman family name. The feminine form of Julian and a deri
vative of Julia.
Jilli From a Roman family name. The feminine form of Julian and a deri
vative of Julia.
Jillian From a Roman family name. The feminine form of Julian an
d a derivative of Julia.
Jillie From a Roman family name. The feminine form of Julian and a deri
vative of Julia.
Jilly From a Roman family name. The feminine form of Julian and a deri
vative of Julia.
Jin Chinese/Korean Chinese: Golden. Korean: A jewel. A boy or girl's name.
Jina Swahili name
Jinx Latin a charm
Jirra Aboriginal A kangaroo. A boy or girl's name.
Joakima Hebrew the Lord will judge
Joan God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Joann God is gracious. .
Joanna God is gracious. .
Joanne God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Jobey Hebrew persecuted
Jobina Hebrew The persecuted one. The female form of job.
Jocasta Greek The shining moon. The mother of Oedipus in Greek mytholo
gy.
Jocelyn Latin The merry one.
Jocosa Latin Humorous, playful.
Jocunda Latin Cheerful, merry.
Jodi God is gracious.
Jodie A woman from Judea.
Joelle French from Hebrew The Lord is God. The feminine form of Joel.
Joelliane Hebrew Jehova is God
Joesa
Johanna God is gracious.
Jolan Hungarian violet blossom
Jolanda Italian A violet flower. Also see Violet and Iolanthe.
Jolanta Polish A violet flower. Also see Violet and Iolanthe.
Jolene English A modern combination, perhaps of Jo and Marlene. Marlene
is derived from Maria (Mary) and Magdalene. Jo (Joan) - God is gracious. Mary -
Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the sea. Magdalene -
A woman from
Jolie French Pretty.
Jonesy Old English
Joni God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Jonie God is gracious. The feminine form of John. Also see Janelle, Ja
Jonina Hebrew dove
Jonquil A flower name, from the Latin word for a reed.
Joo-Eun Korean silver pearl
Jora Hebrew autumn rain
Jordan Hebrew Flowing down, as in the River Jordan. A boy or girl's name.
Jordana Hebrew Flowing down, as in the River Jordan. A boy or girl's na
me.
Jordane Hebrew descendant, flowing down
Joscelin The merry one.
Josephine Hebrew God shall add. The feminine form of Joseph.
Josie God will add.
Joslin The merry one.
Josslyn The merry one.
Jovita The joyful one.
Joy Latin Joyful.
Joyanne Latin A combination of joy and Anne.
Joyce Middle English A lord. Originally a boys name.
Juana Spanish God is gracious. .
Juanita Spanish God is gracious. .
Judith Hebrew A woman from Judea. A name from the Bible. Also see Jodie.
Judy A woman from Judea.
Juene French Young.
Juhi Hindu
Jules Youthful.
Julia Latin From a Roman, possibly meaning youthful.
Juliana Soft-haired.
Julianna From the name Julia & Anne. Julia - From a Roman, possib
ly meaning youthful. Anne - Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hann
ah.
Julianne From the name Julia & Anne. Julia - From a Roman, possib
ly meaning youthful. Anne - Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hann
ah.
Julie French From a Roman, possibly meaning youthful.
Juliet From a Roman name, possibly meaning youthful.
Julinka Latin youthful
Julya Russian From a Roman, possibly meaning youthful.
Jumoke Nigerian The beloved one.
Jun Chinese The truth.
June English From the month of June.
Juniper Latin From the name of die juniper plant.
Juno Latin The heavenly one. The wife of Jupiter in Roman mythology. Also a
form of Una.
Justine Latin Fair, just. The feminine form of Justin.
Jutta A woman from Judea, or die praised one. Also see Jodie.
Jutte A woman from Judea, or die praised one. Also see Jodie.
Jyoti Sanskrit Light.
Jyotsna Hindu
Baby Girl Names Beginning with K
Kaatje Dutch pure
Kachine Native American sacred dancer
Kade Indonesian A popular girl's name.
Kadee Aboriginal Mother.
Kadija African the prophet's wift
Kadira Arabic Powerful.
Kadisha Hebrew holy
Kaede Japanese maple leaf
Kaelyn Old English meadow
Kaer Breton form of Katherine.
Kaethe Greek pure
Kagami Japanese A motor.
Kai Hawaiian, Navajo Indian sea, willow tree
Kaia Greek earth
Kaie Celtic combat
Kaili Hawaiian a deity
Kaimi Polynesian the seeker
Kairos Greek goddess from Jupiter
Kaitlyn Pure.
Kaiya Aboriginal A type of spear.
Kaja A daisy.
Kajal Hindu eyeliner
Kajol Hindu
Kajsa Swedish Kaisa
Kakra Ghanese younger of twins
Kala Aboriginal Fire.
Kalama Hawaiian flaming torch
Kalanit Hebrew flower name
Kalantha A beautiful blossom.
Kalare Latin bright, clear
Kalea Hawaiian Bright.
Kaley A warrior maid.
Kali Sanskrit Black.
Kalie Dutch Kali
Kalika Greek A rosebud.
Kalila Arabic Beloved.
Kalinda Sanskrit/Aboriginal Sanskrit: The sea. Aboriginal: A lookout
.
Kaliska Miwok Indian coyote chasing deer
Kalista The most beautiful one.
Kalle Finnish strong
Kalliope A beautiful voice. The muse of poetry in Greek mythology
.
Kalonice Greek beauty?s victory
Kalpana Sanskrit A fantasy.
Kalyani Sanskrit Auspicious, beautiful.
Kalypso A legendary sea nymph. Also a West Indian style of music
.
Kama Sanskrit/Thai Sanskrit: The golden one. Thai: Love. A boy or girl's na
me.
Kamakshi Hindu a Devi, same as Lalita
Kamala Sanskrit A loin.
Kamali Rhodesian spirit protector
Kamaria Swahili like the moon
Kamballa Aboriginal A young woman.
Kambo African must work for everything
Kamea Hawaiian Kamea, Kamaya, Kammie, Kam, Mea, Maya
Kameko Japanese The child of the tortoise.
Kamil Arabic/Czech Arabic: Perfecr. Czech: From a Roman family name. A boy
or girl's name.
Kamila Czech/Polish From a Roman family name, possibly meaning noble.
Kamilah Arabic The perfect one.
Kamilia Polish Ceremonial attendant.
Kamna Hindu desire
Kamryn Kami, Kam
Kanchana Hindu a celestial Apsara, gold
Kane Irish Gaelic Warlike. A boy or girl's name.
Kanene African a little thing in the eye is big
Kanika Kenyan black cloth
Kaniya Native American Niya
Kantha Hindu name of a God
Kanti Sanskrit Lovely.
Kanushi Hindu
Kanya Thai A young lady.
Kapera African this child, too, will die
Kara Irish Gaelic: A friend. Cornish: Love. Italian: The beloved one.
Karel Czech/Dutch A free person. A boy or girl's name.
Karen Pure, virginal.
Karena Pure one.
Karensa Love.
Karenza Love.
Karida Arabic untouched, virginal
Karima Arabic Noble, generous.
Karimah African generous
Karishma Hindu
Karissa Greek love, grace
Karita Scandinavian Loving and benevolent. .
Karka Hindu crab
Karla A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Karli Little and womanly.
Karlotte A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Karly A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Karma Tibetan/Sherpa A star. A boy or girl's name.
Karmel A garden or orchard.
Karmina Song, songstress.
Karol Polish A free person. A boy or girl's name.
Karolina A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Karoline A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Karri Aboriginal A type of Eucalyptus.
Karuah Aboriginal A native Plum tree.
Karyan Armenian the dark one
Kasa Hopi Indian fur-robe dress
Kasinda African born to a family with twins
Kasmira Old Slavic demands peace
Katarina Swedish Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Kate Czech/Russian Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Katelin Pure, virginal.
Katerina Czech/Russian Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Katerine Czech/Russian Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Katharina Greek Pure. The name of a 4th-century saint who was martyred o
n a wheel. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Katharine Pure, virginal.
Katherine Greek Pure. The name of a 4th-century saint who was martyred o
n a wheel. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Kathie Pure, virginal.
Kathleen Irish Pure, virginal.
Kathryn Pure, virginal.
Kathy From the name Katherine.
Katie Pure, virginal.
Katina Pure, unsullied.
Katren Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Katrin Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Katrina Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Katrine German/Scandinavian Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kath
leen.
Katy Pure, virginal.
Katya Pure, virginal.
Katyayani Hindu
Katyin Aboriginal Water.
Kaula Polynesian prophet
Kaveri Hindu sacred river of India
Kavindra Hindu mighty poet
Kavita Hindu poem
Kay Welsh Rejoiced in. A boy or girl's name.
Kaya Hopi Indian my elder sister-little
Kayla Hebrew crown of laurels
Kaylana A combination of Kay and Lana. Kay - A nickname for Kath
erine meaning pure. Lana - A modern invention made popular by the actress Lana T
urner.
Kaylee A combination of Kay and Lee. Kay - A nickname for Katherine mea
ning pure. Lee - A meadow or a clearing.
Kayley Irish Gaelic Slender.
Kayna Cornish A saint's name.
Kazanna Kasanna, Kazy, Kazi, Kizzy
Kazia Hebrew plant with cinnamon-like bark
Keandra Hawaiian
Keara Irish from a saint?s name
Kebira Arabic Powerful.
Keeley Irish Gaelic Beautiful. A boy or girl's name.
Keelin Celtic slender, fair
Keely Gaelic beautiful and graceful
Keera Irish Gaelic Dark, black. Feminine form of Kieran.
Kefira Hebrew young lioness
Kehinde Yoruban second of tiwns
Kei Japanese rapture, reverence
Keiko Japanese The beloved or adored one.
Keilana Hawaiian adored one
Keilantra princess of the night sky, magical Keil, Keilei
Keira Irish Gaelic Dark, black. Feminine form of Kieran.
Keisha African favourite
Kelda Old Norse A fountain or mountain spring.
Kelila Hebrew A crown of laurel.
Kellan Gaelic warrior princess
Kelley Warrior or warrior woman.
Kelli A warrior maid.
Kellsie Island of the ships.
Kelly Irish Gaelic A warrior. A boy or girl's name.
Kelsey Old Norse A dweller on the island or by the water. A boy or girl's
name.
Kendra Celtic/Old English Celtic: A hill. Old English: Royal power. Femini
ne form of Kendrick.
Kennis Gaelic beautiful
Kensington Kenzi, Kenzy, Kenzington, Kensi, Kensy
Kenwyn Cornish/Welsh The name of a saint. A boy or girl's name.
Kenya The name of an African country. A boy or girl's name.
Kenyangi Ugandan white egret
Kenyatta Kenyan
Kepa Basque stone
Kerani Hindu sacred bells
Keren Hebrew A ray, or a horn.
Kerensa Cornish Love.
Kerri Dark and mysterious.
Kerry Irish Gaelic The dark one. Also the name of an Irish county. A boy or
girl's name.
Kerstin Swedish form of Christina.
Kerzi Turkish
Kesare Spanish long-haired
Keshia African The favourite.
Kesi Swahili born when father was in trouble
Kesia African Favourite
Kessie Ghanese fat at birth
Kestrel English From the bird name.
Ketaki Hindu
Ketika Hindu
Keturah Hebrew Fragrant incense.
Ketzia Hebrew surface, cinnamon-like bark
Keverne Irish Gaelic The name of a saint and a placename. A boy or gi
rl's name.
Kevina Handsome, beautiful.
Keyanna Gracious.
Keyna Welsh A jewel.
Kezia Hebrew From the Cassia tree, a variety of cinnamon. Also see Kezia.
Khalida Arabic Eternal.
Khalidah Arabic immortal
Kiah Aboriginal From the beautiful place.
Kiana Hawaiian moon Goddess
Kiara The name of an Irish saint.
Kichi Japanese fortunate
Kiden African Female born after 3+ boys.
Kiele Hawaiian gardenia, fragrant blossom
Kiera Irish Gaelic Dark, black. Feminine form of Kieran.
Kiki Egyptian From the Castor plant.
Kiku Japanese A chrysanthemum.
Kiley Good looking.
Kim Vietnamese The golden one or from the meadow.. A boy or girl's name
.
Kimatra Hindu seduce
Kimba Aboriginal A bushfire.
Kimberley Old English From the meadow. A boy or girl's name.
Kimberly A diamond-filled rock.
Kineta Greek Active.
Kiona Native American brown hills
Kira Persian The sun.
Kirby Teutonic/Old Norse From the church village. A boy or girl's name.
Kiri Polynesian The bark of a tree.
Kirilee A modern combination, possibly from Kiri and Lee. Kiri -
The bark of a tree. Lee - A meadow or a clearing.
Kirima Eskimo a hill
Kirra Aboriginal A leaf.
Kirsten Scandinavian A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Kirstie Scottish A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Kirti Hindu fame, a form of the Devi
Kisa Russian kitty
Kiska Russian pure
Kismet Persian Destiny.
Kissa Ugandan born after twins
Kit Greek Bearing Christ or pure. A boy or girl's name.
Kita Japanese north
Kitty Greek Pure. Also see Catherine, Karen and Kathleen.
Kitu Hindu
Kiyoko Japanese Clear.
Klara German/Scandinavian Bright and famous. The name of an Irish county.
Also See Clarice.
Klarissa The little brilliant one. Also See Clue.
Klaudia Polish The lame one. The feminine form of Claude.
Klavdia Slavic a lame one
Klea
Klementyna Polish Mild, merciful.
Kleopatra Glory of the father. The queen of Egypt from 47-30 BC.
Kohana Japanese A little flower.
Kohia Polynesian A passionflower.
Koko Japanese/ Native American Japanese: A stork. North American Indian
: Of the night.
Kolina Greek/Swedish Greek: Pure. Swedish: A Maiden.
Kolora Aboriginal A freshwater lagoon.
Komal Hindu
Konstanze German Steadfast, constant.
Koorine Aboriginal A daughter.
Kora Aboriginal A companion.
Kordelia A jewel of the sea.
Koren Greek A maiden.
Kornelia A horn. The feminine form of Cornelius.
Korra Aboriginal Grass.
Kris Greek A follower of Christ, a Christian. A boy or girl's name.
Krista A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Kristabel Beautiful Christian. Derived from Christina and Belle.
Kristal Clear as ice. A gemstone name.
Kristel A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Kristen Danish A follower of Christ, a Christian. A boy or girl's name.
Kristie A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Kristina A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Kristine A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Kristy A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Kriti Hindu a work of art
Krupa Hindu
Krupali Hindu
Krystal Clear as ice. A gemstone name.
Krystle Clear as ice. A gemstone name.
Kshama Hindu forgiveness, patience, a form of the Devi
Kuhuk Hindu
Kumari Sanskrit A girl or daughter.
Kumud Hindu
Kunti Hindu Pritha
Kura Polynesian/Maori Polynesian: Red. Maori: Treasure.
Kusum Hindu
Kyeema Aboriginal Of the dawn, or a Kangaroo.
Kyla Scottish Gaelic From the narrow strait. Feminine of Kyle.
Kyleigh From the narrow strait. Feminine of Kyle.
Kylie Aboriginal A boomerang.
Kym From the meadow.
Kyna Irish Gaelic Wise.
Kynthia Greek born under the sign of cancer
Kyoko Japanese A mirror.
Kyon Korean Brightness.
Kyra sun
Kyrena A woman from Cyrene, an ancient Greek colony in North Africa.
Kyrenia A woman from Cyrene, an ancient Greek colony in North Af
rica.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with L
Lacey Old French Lace.
Lae Laos dark
Laetitia Latin Happiness.
Laila As intoxicating as wine.
Lailie Hebrew born during light
Laina Route or path.
Laine The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Lainey The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
.
Lakeisha Swahili favourite one
Lakota Native American friend
Lakshmi Sanskrit A lucky omen. The Hindu goddess of beauty and we
alth.
Lala Slavonic A tulip.
Lalage Greek Chatter, babble.
Lalasa Hindu love
Lali The well-spoken one.
Lalima Hindu
Lalita Sanskrit Playful, charming.
Lalo Latin to sing a lullaby
Lamilla Aboriginal A stone.
Lamorna Cornish A placename.
Lan Vietnamese flower name
Lana English Afloat, calm as still waters. A diminutive of Alana, Hel
ena and Svetlana.
Lanai Terrace, veranda.
Lanaya Lime tree.
Lane Old English From the narrow road. A boy or girl's name.
Lanelle From the narrow road.
Lanette Lanetta
Lani Polynesian The sky. A boy or girl's name.
Lanikai Hawaiian heavenly sea
Laquetta Native American Quetta, Etta
Lara Russian Cheerful, light-hearted.
Laraine Old German From a province on the border of France and Germ
any.
Lareine Old German From a province on the border of France and Germ
any.
Lareyne Old German From a province on the border of France and Germ
any.
Lari English crowned with laurel
Laria Greek the sars are mine
Larissa Russian from Greek Cheerful, light-hearted.
Lark English/Aboriginal English A songbird. Aboriginal a cloud.
Lasca Latin Weary.
Lassie English/Scottish A little girl.
Lastri Indonesian A common girl's name.
Lata Hindu
Lateefah North African gentle, pleasant
Latifa Arabic Kind and gentle.
Latisha Happiness.
Latonia Latin In Roman mythology, the mother of Diana.
Latoya Spanish Victorious. A popular name in the USA.
Latrice Tricey, Trice
Laura Latin A laurel wreath or a tree.
Laurel A laurel wreath or a tree.
Lauren English A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Laurinda Latin crowned with laurel, praise
Lavani Hindu grace
Laveda Latin One who is purified or innocent.
Lavender English from Latin From the herb.
Laverne French Springlike, or from the Alder tree.
Lavinia Latin A lady, or a mother of Rome.
Lawrencia From the Laurel tree or crowned with laurels.
Laxmi Hindu Lakshmi
Layla Arabic As intoxicating as wine.
Layna Greek light, truth
Leah Irish Gaelic The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor a
nd Ellen.
Leala French The loyal one.
Leandra Latin Like a lioness. The female version of Leander. Also see
Leona.
Leanna Graceful willow.
Leanne English Grace, or favoured by God. A modern invention formed fro
m Lee and Anne.
Leauna young deer
Leba Yiddish beloved
Leda Greek A mythological queen and the mother of Helen of Troy. Also see A
lida.
Ledah Hebrew birth
Lee Old English A meadow or clearing. A boy or girl's name.
Leea Languid, weary. The wife of Jacob in the Bible.
Leela Sanskrit Playful.
Leena Aboriginal A possum.
Leewana Aboriginal The wind.
Lehana African One who refuses.
Leigh Old English A meadow or clearing. A boy or girl's name.
Leiko Japanese arrogant
Leila Arabic Dark as the night.
Leilani Hawaiian A heavenly flower.
Lemana Aboriginal The She-Oak tree.
Lemuela Hebrew Devoted to God. The feminine form of Lemuel.
Lena English From the name Caroline, Helen and other names. Caroline
- A free person. Helen - Also used as an independent name.
Lene Dutch/German A nickname for Helen and Magdalene. Helen - The light of
the sun. Magdalene - A woman from the village of Magdala. Also see Lena. .
Lenis Latin Gentle and smooth.
Lenora The light of the sun. A form of Helen.
Lenore The light of the sun. A form of Helen.
Leoda Teutonic A woman of the people.
Leola Latin lion
Leoma Old English Light, bright.
Leona Latin A lioness. A feminine form of Leo or Leon. Also see Leandra, Leo
narda and Leontine.
Leonarda Old French A brave lioness. Feminine form of Leonard.
Leonora The light of the sun. A form of Helen.
Leontine Latin Like a lion. Also see Leona.
Leopolda Old German bold leader
Leora Greek Light.
Lesh Shea
Lesley Scottish Gaelic From an ancient surname. A boy or girl's name.
Letha Greek The river of forgetfulness. From the name Lethe.
Leticia Happiness.
Letitia Latin joy
Lettice Happiness.
Leura Aboriginal Lava.
Levana Latin The rising sun.
Levina Old English A bright flash.
Lewanna Hebrew The moon.
Lexie The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander.
Also see Alexis.
Lexine The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander.
Also see Alexis.
Lexy The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander.
Also see Alexis.
Leyna Old German little angel
Lhamu Tibetan/Sherpa A goddess.
Lia Italian Languid, weary.
Liadan Irish grey lady
Lian Chinese A graceful willow.
Liana French To bind like a vine.
Liani Spanish
Liannaka bringer of Peace, hope Lan, Lani, Lanna, Anna
Libby From the name Elizabeth and Sybil.
Liberty English freedom
Lida Czech A woman from Lydia. The name has come to mean a cultured woman.
Lidia A woman from Lydia. The name has come to mean a cultured woman.
Lien Chinese A lotus.
Liese German Form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Liesl German Form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Lila The beautiful temptress.
Lilac Persian Mauve flower.
Lilah Hebrew The beautiful temptress.
Lili Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lilia Russian/Slavonic Mauve flower. From the name Lilac.
Lilith Arabic/Hebrew Dark, a woman of the night.
Lilli From the name Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Lillian English From the name Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to
God.
Lily Latin From the flower name, a symbol of purity. Also see Lillian.
Limber African joyfulness
Lina Arabic tender
Linda Spanish Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda.
Lindall A waterfall. Also, a nickname from names like Carolyn.
Lindley Old English From the Lime tree meadow. A boy or girl's name.
Lindon Old English From the hill of the Lime trees.
Lindsey Scottish From an old surname.
Lindy Spanish Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda.
Linette Idol, bird.
Linh
Linley Old English From the field of Flax. A boy or girl's name.
Linne Scandinavian Lynne, Linny
Linnea Old Norse A Lime tree or Lime blossom.
Linnet Old French From the name of the small bird.
Linzi Scottish From an old surname.
Liora Liorre, Liorra, Liore
Lisa A nickname for Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Lisabet Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lisabeth Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lisbet Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lisbeth Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lisette Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lissa Greek The honeybee.
Lita The little winged one.
Litsa Greek one who brings good news
Liv An Olive tree or branch. A symbol of peace. From the name Olivia
.
Livana Lunar.
Livi An Olive tree or branch. A symbol of peace. From the name Olivia
.
Livia An Olive tree or branch. A symbol of peace. From the name Olivia
.
Liz Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Liza A nickname for Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Lizbeth A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Lizette Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lizzie Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lizzy Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Llv Old Norse Defence, protection.
Lodema Old English A guide or leader.
Lois Greek Agreeable. A name from the New Testament.
Lokelani Hawaiian small red rose
Lola Spanish Sorrow.
Lolaksi Hindu a sakti of Ganesha
Lona English/Spanish Solitary.
Lonikie pretty one
Loorea Aboriginal The moon.
Lora German A laurel wreath or a tree.
Lore German A laurel wreath or a tree.
Lorelei German Alluring. The name of the river goddess who lured sailor
s to their death.
Lorelle Latin Little. Also see Laura.
Loren Latin From the Laurel tree or crowned with laurels. A boy or girl's na
me.
Lorena A laurel wreath or a tree.
Lorene A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Loretta Italian A laurel wreath or a tree.
Lori A laurel wreath or a tree.
Lorie Crowned with laurels.
Lorinda
Loris A laurel wreath or a tree.
Lorna English/Scottish Invented by R D Blackmore for the heroine of his
1860s novel Lorna Doone, and possibly derived, from a Scottish placename.
Lorrae Australian From Lorraine and Rae. From a province on the border of
France and Germany.
Lorraine Old German From a province on the border of France and Germ
any.
Lorretta A laurel wreath or a tree.
Lotta A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Lotte Womanly, full grown. Also see Carla, Carol and Caroline.
Lottie A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Lotty A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Lotus Greek The lotus flower.
Louella English A famous warrior. A modern name derived from Lou
ise and Ella.
Louisa A famous warrior.
Louise Teutonic A famous warrior maiden. The feminine form of Louis.
Lourdes French/Spanish From the pilgrimage town in southern France.
Love Old English loved one
Loveday Old English Dear day.
Lowan Aboriginal A mallee fowl. A boy or girl's name.
Lowanna Aboriginal A girl.
Lowenna Cornish Joyful.
Luana Old German A graceful warrior maiden.
Luba Russian/Slavonic A lover.
Luce From the name Lucus. A woman from Lucania.
Lucetta Italian/Spanish Light. The feminine form of Lucius and L
uke.
Lucia Italian/Spanish Light. The feminine form of Lucius and Luke.
Lucian Latin Person of Light. A boy or girl's name.
Luciana Italian Light. The feminine form of Lucius and Luke.
Lucianna English A modern combination of Lucy and Anna. Lucy - Li
ght. Anna - Grace, or favoured by God.
Lucie Light. The feminine form of Lucius and Luke.
Lucille Light. The feminine form of Lucius and Luke.
Lucina Latin The Roman goddess of childbirth. Also see Lucy.
Lucinda Light. The feminine form of Lucius and Luke.
Lucine Armenian moon
Lucretia Latin Reward, riches.
Lucy Latin Light. The feminine form of Lucius and Luke.
Ludella Old English An elf or pixie maiden.
Ludmila Slavonic Loved by the people. Also see Lida.
Luella Old English elfin
Luisa Italian/Spanish A famous warrior maiden. The feminine form of Lo
uis.
Luise German A famous warrior maiden. The feminine form of Louis.
Lujuana Spanish Lu
Lukina Ukrainian graceful and bright
Lulu German A famous warrior maiden. A nickname for Louella and Louise, but
Luna Latin The moon.
Lupe Latin wolf
Lurleen Alluring.
Lurlene Alluring.
Lurline Alluring.
Lurnea Aboriginal A resting-place.
Luvena Latin The little beloved one.
Lychorinda Italian From Shakespeare's play Pericles
Lydia Greek A woman from Lydia. The name has come to mean a cultured woman.
Lykaios Greek wolfish, of a wolf, wolf-like
Lyn Welsh Good looking. A boy or girl's name.
Lynda Spanish Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda.
Lyndal Australian/English A modern name possibly derived from Lynn and Dal
e. Lynn - A waterfall. Dale - A valley dweller.
Lynde From the hill of the Lime trees.
Lyndel Pretty.
Lyndey Spanish Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda.
Lyndsey Scottish From an old surname.
Lynelle Pretty.
Lynette From the name of the small bird.
Lynn Old English/Welsh Old English: A waterfall. Welsh: Good looking. A
boy or girl's name.
Lynna Waterfall.
Lynne Pretty.
Lynnea Pretty.
Lynnette From the name of the small bird.
Lynsey Scottish From an old surname.
Lyra
Lyris Greek She who plays the harp.
Lys French A symbol of purity. Also see Lillian.
Lysa A nickname for Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Lysander Greek The liberator. A boy or girl's name.
Lysandra Greek The liberator.
Lysette Consecrated to God. Also see Isabel and Lisa.
Lystra Greek Free.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with M
Maata Maori A lady.
Mab Irish Gaelic Intoxicating one. A queen in Irish legend.
Mabel Old French Amiable, lovable. Also see Amabel.
Macaria Greek A mythological figure.
Machi Japanese ten thousand
Machiko Japanese child of Machi
Maddi A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magdalene. Al
so see Marlene.
Maddie A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magdalene. Al
so see Marlene.
Maddy A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magdalene. Al
so see Marlene.
Madeira Portuguese An island off the African coast. Also a fortifie
d wine.
Madeleine French A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magda
lene. Also see Marlene.
Madelia A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magda
Madeline Hebrew A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magda
Madge A pearl. Also see Margot, Marguerite, Megan.
Madhavi Hindu
Madhu Hindu honey
Madhul Hindu
Madhulika Hindu
Madhur Hindu sweet
Madhuri Sanskrit Sweet.
Madison Old English Child of Maud or Matthew. A boy or girl's name.
Madonna Italian My lady. From a title of the Virgin Mary.
Madra Spanish mother
Madrona Latin A lady or noblewoman. A Jewish name.
Madura An Indonesian island.
Mae From the name Margaret and Mary. Margaret - A Pearl. Mary - Hebr
ew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: The star of the sea.
Maeve Irish Gaelic Intoxicating one. A queen in Irish legend.
Magan Teutonic power
Magara Rhodesian child of constantly cries
Magda German A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magdalene. Al
so see Marlene.
Magdalen A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magda
Magdalena Woman from Magdala.
Magdalene A woman from the village of Magdala. Also see Marlene.
Magena Native American The coming moon.
Magenta Italian A colour name, after a town in Italy.
Maggie A pearl. Also see Margot, Marguerite, Megan.
Magna Latin/Norwegian Latin: Great. Norwegian: Strength.
Magnolia French A flower named, after the French botanist Pierre Magnol.
Mahala Native American, Hebrew, Arabic woman; tenderness; marrow
Mahalia Hebrew Tenderness.
Mahdi African The expected one.
Mahima Hindu
Mahina Polynesian The moon.
Mahita Hindu
Mahogany A tree name.
Mahuru Polynesian The goddess of spring.
Mai Swedish From the name Margaret and Mary. Margaret - A Pearl. Mar
y - Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: The star of the sea.
Maia Hebrew/Latin Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: Th
e star of the sea. Also see Mars, Marilyn, Marina, Marion, Marlene, Miriam, Moir
a and Maureen.
Maida Old English A maiden.
Maiko Japanese child of Mai
Maine French Mayne
Mair Welsh Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Maire Irish Gaelic Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Mairead Irish/Scottish A pearl. .
Mairin Irish Gaelic Form of Maureen. Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child.
Also - The star of the sea.
Maisie Scottish A pearl. From the name Margaret, but also used independe
ntly.
Maitane Old English beloved
Maitryi Hindu friendship
Maiya Aboriginal A vegetable.
Maizah African discerning
Maj Swedish pearl
Majella Italian From the name of an Italian saint.
Majesta Latin The majestic one.
Majida Arabic The illustrious one.
Majondra Majie, Maj, Jondra
Makani Hawaiian The wind. A boy or girl's name.
Makiko Japanese child of Maki
Mala A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magdalene. Al
so see Marlene.
Malak Arabic An angel.
Malati Sanskrit A jasmine flower.
Malavika Hindu
Malaya Spanish Free. Also a country name.
Malca Hebrew queen
Malena A woman from the village of Magdala. From the name Magdalene. Al
so see Marlene.
Mali Thai A flower.
Maliha Hindu strong, beautiful
Malika Arabic The feminine form of Malik, the master.
Malila Miwok Indian salmon going fast upstream
Malina Hebrew, Hindu tower, dark
Malise Scottish Gaelic The servant of God. A boy or girl's name.
Malka Hebrew queen
Malkah Hebrew A queen.
Mallana Aboriginal A canoe.
Mallika Hindu
Mallory Old French Unlucky. A boy or girl's name.
Malu Hawaiian peacefulness
Malva Greek Soft and tender.
Malvina Gaelic The smooth-browed one.
Mamiko Japanese child of Mami
Mamta Hindu mother's love for child, wife of sage Asija
Manasi Hindu
Manavi Hindu
Manda Worthy of being loved.
Mandara Hindu mythical tree
Mandeep Hindu light of heart
Mandie Worthy of being loved.
Mandisa African sweet
Mandy Worthy of being loved.
Mangena Hebrew melody
Manhattan Old English, Scottish Whiskey
Mani Aboriginal/Sanskrit Aboriginal: Equal. Sanskrit: A jewel. A boy or g
irl's name.
Manilla Aboriginal A winding river.
Manisha Hindu sharp intellect, genius, sagacity
Manjari Hindu
Manju Hindu
Manjula Hindu
Manjusha Sanskrit a box of jewels
Manon French Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Mansi Hopi Indian plucked flower
Manuela Spanish God is with us. Feminine form of Emmanuel.
Manuella God is with us. Feminine form of Emmanuel.
Manuelle God is with us. Feminine form of Emmanuel.
Manushi Hindu
Manya Aboriginal Small.
Mara Hebrew Bitter. The original form of Mary.
Marabel A combination of Mary and Belle.
Marcella Latin Belonging to Mars. The feminine form of Marcus or Mark.
Also see Marcia.
Marcia Latin Belonging to Mars. Also see Marcella.
Marcie From the name Marcia. Belonging to Mars.
Marcy From the name Marcia. Belonging to Mars.
Mardi French Born on a Tuesday.
Mare The sea.
Marea Hebrew/Latin Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: Th
a and Maureen.
Maree Hebrew/Latin Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: Th
a and Maureen.
Marelda Teutonic A famous battle maiden.
Maren Latin sea
Maresa Of the sea. Also see Marina and Mary.
Margaret Latin A pearl. Also see Margot, Marguerite, Megan.
Margarita Spanish A pearl.
Marge A pearl. .
Margo French Pearl.
Margot French Originally a nickname from Margaret, but now an independent name
.
Marguerite French A pearl. Also see Margot and Megan.
Mari Wished-for child.
Maria Hebrew/Latin Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: Th
a and Maureen.
Mariabella Italian my beautiful Mary
Mariah Hebrew/Latin Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: Th
a and Maureen.
Mariam Wished-for child.
Mariamne The Hebrew form of Miriam.
Marian French/Polish Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea. A boy or girl's name.
Mariana French Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Marianne French Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Mariasha Egyptian, Hebrew perfect one; bitter, with sorrow
Maribel Spanish A combination of Maria and Belle or Isabel.
Maribeth Bitter sea. House of God.
Maricel Latin full of grace
Marie French A biblical name meaning bitter.
Marieke Dutch A biblical name meaning bitter.
Mariel Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Marielle French Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Marietta Italian Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - Th
e star of the sea.
Marigold Old English A golden flower.
Marika Maori/Slavonic Maori: Quiet and careful. Slavonic: A biblical name mean
ing bitter.
Mariko Japanese child of Mari
Marilee Greek bitterness
Marilyn A modern combination of Mary and Lynn. Mary - Bitter, as
in a bitterly wanted child. Also:The star of the sea. Lynne - Pretty.
Marina Latin Of the sea. Also see Maris and Mary.
Marinel Of the sea.
Marinka Russian Of the sea. Derived from Marina
Marinna Aboriginal A song.
Mariola
Marion Old French from Latin Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - Th
e star of the sea. A boy or girl's name.
Mariposa Spanish butterfly
Mariquita Spanish Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - Th
e star of the sea.
Maris Latin Of the sea. Also see Marina and Mary.
Marisa Of the sea.
Marisela From the sea.
Marisol Sunny sea.
Marissa Of the sea.
Marita Spanish Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Marjani Swahili Coral.
Marjeta Czech pearl
Marjorie English Derived from Margaret, an English name meaning P
earl. Also the newer (and now more popular) meaning arose from its sound-alike s
imilarity to marjoram, the name of an aromatic herb.
Marketta Finnish Finnish form of Margaret.
Marla Hebrew/Latin Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: Th
a and Maureen.
Marlee Aboriginal An Elder tree. Also see Marlene.
Marlene German A combination of Maria (See Mary) and Magdalene populari
sed by actress Marlene Dietrich.
Marliss Marla, Molly
Marlon Old French Wild falcon. A boy or girl's name.
Marly From the name Marilyn. Marilyn is derived from Mary and Lynn. Ma
ry - Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the sea. Lynne -
Pretty.
Marmara Greek Radiant.
Marna Hebrew rejoice
Marne From the name Marina and other names, but also used independentl
y. Marina - Of the sea.
Marnie From the name Marina and other names, but also used independentl
y. Marina - Of the sea.
Marnina Hebrew cause of joy
Marny Scandinavian from the sea
Marsala Italian A town, and a sweet fortified wine.
Marsha Latin Belonging to Mars. Also see Marcella.
Marta Italian/Spanish A lady.
Martha Aramaic A lady. A name from the Bible.
Martina Latin Of Mars, the Roman god of war. The feminine form of Mart
in.
Maru Polynesian Gentle.
Maruti Hindu
Marvel Latin A wonderful thing.
Marvela Marvellous.
Marvelle Old French miracle
Mary Hebrew/Latin Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: Th
a and Maureen.
Mary-Ellen From Mary and Anne. Mary - Bitter, as in a bitterly want
ed child. Also:The star of the sea. Ellen - The light of the sun.
Mary-Jane From Mary and Anne. Mary - Bitter, as in a bitterly want
ed child. Also:The star of the sea. Jane - God is gracious.
Maryam Arabic A biblical name meaning bitter. Also see Mary.
Maryann From Mary and Anne. Mary - Bitter, as in a bitterly want
ed child. Also:The star of the sea. Anne - Grace, or favoured by God.
Marylou From Mary and Anne. Mary - Bitter, as in a bitterly want
ed child. Also:The star of the sea. Louise - A famous warrior maiden.
Maryvonne French From Mary and Yvonne. Mary - Bitter, as in a bitterly wa
nted child. Also - The star of the sea. Yvonne - French: An archer. Greek: The w
ood of the Yew tree.
Masa Japanese Good and straightforward. A boy or girl's name.
Masako Japanese child of Masa
Matana Arabic gift
Matangi Hindu a Devi
Mathea Hebrew gift of God
Mathilda Old German battle maiden, strength
Matilda Teutonic The mighty battle maiden.
Matrika Hindu mother, name of goddess
Matsu Japanese A Pine tree.
Mattea Hebrew The gift of God. The feminine form of Matthew.
Matty The mighty battle maiden.
Maud The mighty battle maiden.
Maude The mighty battle maiden.
Maura Celtic The name of a 5th-century saint.
Maureen Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Mavis French A songbird.
Maxim The greatest. The feminine form of Maximilian.
Maxima Miracle worker.
Maxime The greatest. The feminine form of Maximilian.
Maxine Latin The greatest. The feminine form of Maximilian.
May From the name Margaret and Mary. Margaret - A Pearl. Mary - Hebr
ew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: The star of the sea. Also name
d of the month.
Maya Latin The great one. The name of a Roman goddess and a Hindu goddess.
Also a nickname from Maria.
Mayako Japanese child of Maya
Maybelle Amiable, lovable. Also see Amabel.
Maye From the name Margaret and Mary. Margaret - A Pearl. Mary - Hebr
ew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: The star of the sea. Also name
d of the month.
Mayoko Japanese child of Mayo
Mayrah Aboriginal Spring, or the wind.
Maysa Arabic She who walks gracefully.
Mayuko Japanese child of Mayu
Mayuri Hindu
Meagin
Meckenzie Gaelic Daughter of the Wise Leader
Meda Native American priestess
Medea Greek The name of a princess in classical mythology.
Medha Hindu intelligence, a form of the Devi
Medilion
Medina Arabic The name of a city in Saudi Arabia.
Medusa Greek A character from mythology.
Mee Chinese Beautiful.
Meena Sanskrit Fish. The name represents the zodiac sign Pisces.
Meenakshi Hindu
Meera Aboriginal A string bag.
Meg A pearl. Form of Margaret.
Megan Welsh A pearl. Form of Margaret.
Megara Greek A mythological figure.
Meggie A pearl. Form of Margaret.
Megha Hindu
Meghana Hindu raincloud
Mehitabel Hebrew God is our joy.
Mei Latin great one
Meinwen Welsh Fair and slender.
Meira Hebrew light
Mekia
Mela Hindu religious gathering
Melanctha Greek black flower
Melanie Greek The dark or black one.
Melantha Greek The dark flower.
Melba English After the famous singer Dame Nellie Melba. She named her
self after her home town, Melbourne Australia.
Melda A floret.
Melek Arabic An angel.
Melia Greek A mythological nymph.
Melina Greek Gentle. Also see Carmel.
Melinda English From Melanie and Linda. Melanie - The dark or bl
ack one. Linda - Pretty.
Melisanda Strong and industrious.
Melisande French Strong and industrious.
Melisenda Spanish honest, diligent
Melissa Greek The honeybee.
Mell Industrious, striving. From the name Amelia, Melanie, Melinda an
d Melissa.
Melli Industrious, striving. From the name Amelia, Melanie, Melinda an
d Melissa.
Mellie Industrious, striving. From the name Amelia, Melanie, Melinda an
d Melissa.
Mellissa Greek The honeybee.
Melly Industrious, striving. From the name Amelia, Melanie, Melinda an
d Melissa.
Melody Greek Like a song.
Melosa Spanish gentle, sweet
Melva Welsh A sweet place.
Melvina Armoured chief.
Melwyn Cornish As fair as honey.
Mena Hindu mother of Menaka
Menaka Hindu celestial damsel
Menuha Hebrew Tranquillity.
Mercedes Spanish Merciful. From a title of the Virgin Mary.
Mercy Middle English compassion, pity
Mere Polynesian Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Meredith Old Welsh A lord. A boy or girl's name.
Meriel Of the bright sea.
Merilyn From Merry and Lynne. Marry - Joyful, happy. Also a nick
name from Meredith. Lynne - Pretty.
Merinda Aboriginal A beautiful woman.
Meris Of the sea. Also see Marina and Mary.
Merisa Of the sea. Also see Marina and Mary.
Merissa Of the sea. Also see Marina and Mary.
Merit Latin deserving
Merivale Old English A pleasant valley.
Merle Old French A blackbird. A boy or girl's name.
Merlin Old Welsh From the fort by the sea, or the falcon. Also a boy's na
me (Merlin). A boy or girl's name.
Merlyn Old Welsh From the fort by the sea, or the falcon.
Merpati Indonesian A dove.
Merri Aboriginal A stone.
Merrill Old English Of the bright sea. Also joyful, happy. A boy or
girl's name.
Merry Old English Joyful, happy. Also a nickname from Meredith.
Merryn Cornish The name of a saint and a village. A boy or girl's name.
Mersadize Sadize
Mertice Old English Pleasant and famous.
Meryl A blackbird. Also a nickname for Meriel.
Meryle A blackbird. Also a nickname for Meriel.
Mesha Hindu ram, born under the sign of Aries
Messina Latin The middle child.
Meta Latin The ambitious one.
Metis Greek The wise one.
Mia Scandinavian Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Miah Aboriginal The moon.
Miakoda Native American power of the moon
Michaela Hebrew Feminine form of Michael. Like the Lord.
Michal Hebrew A brook. A biblical name.
Michel French Feminine form of Michael. Like the Lord.
Michele French Feminine form of Michael. Like the Lord.
Micheline Who is like God?.
Michelle French from Hebrew Like the Lord. A feminine form of Michae
l. Also see Michaela.
Michi Japanese righteous
Michiko Japanese child of Michi
Micki From the name Michaela. Like the Lord.
Mickie From the name Michaela. Like the Lord.
Micky From the name Michaela. Like the Lord.
Midori Japanese Green.
Migina Omaha Indian moon returning
Mignon French Sweet and dainty. Also see Minette.
Mignonette Sweet and dainty. Also see Minette.
Mihoko Japanese child of Mihoko
Mika Japanese The new moon.
Miki Aboriginal/Japanese Aboriginal: The moon. Japanese: A stem. A boy or
girl's name.
Mikki From the name Michaela. Like the Lord.
Mildred Old English Strong yet gentle.
Milena Czech The favoured one.
Mili Who is for me?.
Milli Industrious, striving. From the name Amelia, Camilla, Mildred an
d Millicent.
Millicent Teutonic Strong and industrious.
Millie Industrious, striving. From the name Amelia, Camilla, Mildred an
d Millicent.
Milly Industrious, striving. From the name Amelia, Camilla, Mildred an
d Millicent.
Mily Hawaiian beautiful
Mimi Italian Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Mimosa Latin A plant name.
Min Korean cleverness
Mina Japanes South
Minako Japanese child of Mina
Mincarlie Aboriginal Rain.
Minda Native American knowledge
Mindel Yiddish sea of bitterness
Mindy Honey.
Mine Japanese a resolute protector
Minelli
Minerva Latin The mythological goddess of wisdom.
Minette From the name Mignonette. Sweet and dainty.
Mingmei Chinese smart, beautiful
Minka Teutonic strong, resolute
Minna Teutonic Love.
Minnie The resolute protector. A feminine form of William.
Minta Greek Of the mint plant.
Mira Slavonic The famous one. Also see Myra.
Mirabel Of uncommon beauty.
Mirabelle Latin Lovely.
Miranda Latin The admired one. Invented by Shakespeare for the heroine
of The Tempest.
Miremba Ugandan peace
Mireya Spanish mircaulous
Miriam Hebrew A biblical name meaning bitter. Also see Mary.
Miriyan Aboriginal A star.
Mirrin Aboriginal A cloud.
Misako Japanese child of Misa
Misha Feminine form of Michael. Like the Lord.
Missy Old English young girl
Misty Old English Of the mist.
Mitena Native American coming moon, new moon
Mitexi Native American sacred moon
Mitsuko Japanese child of Mitsu
Mitzi Swiss Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Miyoko Japanese beautiful generations child
Modestus Latin modest one
Modesty Latin The moderate or modest one.
Mohana Sanskrit Bewitching. The enchantress.
Mohini Hindu most beautiful
Moina The noble one. Also a nickname from Monica.
Moira Irish Gaelic Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star o
f the sea.
Mollie Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Molly Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Momoko Japanese child of Momo
Mona Irish Gaelic The noble one. Also a nickname from Monica.
Monica Latin An adviser or counsellor.
Moon Korean letters
Mora Spanish blueberry
Morag Scottish Gaelic The great one.
Moree Aboriginal Water or a spring.
Moreen Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Morenwyn Cornish A fair maiden.
Morgan Welsh The bright sea. A boy or girl's name.
Morgana Seashore.
Morgance Celtic sea-dweller
Morgandy Celtic little one from the edge of the sea
Morgen German morning
Moria Hebrew my teacher is God
Morilla Aboriginal From the stony ridge.
Morna Beloved.
Morva Cornish From a placename.
Morven Gaelic A Scottish region. A boy or girl's name.
Morwenna Cornish/Welsh A maiden.
Moselle French from Egyptian Probably meaning born of. The feminine f
orm of Moses.
Moya The noble one. Also a nickname from Monica.
Moyna Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Mridul Hindu
Mridula Hindu
Mrinalini Hindu
Muna Arabic A hope, or a wish.
Munira Arabic The luminous one.
Mura Japanese From the village.
Muriel Gaelic Of the bright sea.
Murphy Irish Gaelic A warrior of the sea. A boy or girl's name.
Musetta Greek A little muse.
Mutsuko Japanese child of Mutsu
Muzaffer Turkish
My-Duyen Vietnamese beautiful, pretty
Mya Burmese emerald
Mychau Vietnamese great
Myfanwy Welsh The beloved one.
Myiesha Arabic Life's blessing
Mykala
Myndee Aboriginal A sycamore.
Myra Greek Fragrant. From myrrh, an aromatic shrub.
Myriam A biblical name meaning bitter. Also see Mary.
Myrna Irish Gaelic Beloved.
Myron Greek Fragrant. From myrrh, an aromatic shrub. A boy or girl's name.
Myrtle Greek A plant name.
Myuna Aboriginal Clear water.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with N
Nabelung African beautiful one
Nabila Arabic Noble.
Nada Arabic The generous one.
Nadda Aboriginal A camp.
Nadezda Czech one with hope
Nadia Slavonic Hope.
Nadie Hope.
Nadine Hope.
Nadira Arabic Precious.
Nadya The generous one.
Nafeeza Arabic precious thing
Nagihan Turkish
Nahoko Japanese child of Naho
Naia Greek flowing
Naida Greek A water nymph.
Nailah African succeeding
Naimah Arabic living a soft, enjoyable life
Naina Hindu eyes
Nairne Scottish Gaelic From the river.
Nalani Hawaiian The calm of the skies.
Nalini Sanskrit lovely
Nama Aboriginal A Tea-Tree.
Namazzi Ugandan water
Nami Japanese A wave.
Namiko Japanese child of Nami
Namrata Hindu
Nan Grace, or favoured by God. From the name Anne, Nancy and Nanette
.
Nanako Japanese child of Nana
Nancy Grace, or favoured by God. Originally a nickname from Anne, but
also an independent name.
Nandini Hindu
Nandita Hindu
Nanette French Grace, or favoured by God. Originally a nickname from An
ne, but also an independent name.
Nani Polynesian Beautiful.
Nanine Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning.
Nanna Hebrew graceful one
Nanon French Grace, or favoured by God. From the name Anne.
Nantale Ugandan clan totem is a lion
Naoko Japanese child of Nao
Naomi Hebrew Pleasant. A biblical name, and the feminine form of Noam.
Napea Latin A girl of the valley.
Nara Old English/Japanese/Aboriginal Old English: The nearest and dea
rest one. Japanese: An Oak tree. Aboriginal: A companion.
Narcissa Greek self-love
Narda Latin A fragrant ointment or perfume.
Narella Greek bright one
Narelle Australian Probably derived from Nara and Elle. Nara - Old
English: The nearest and dearest one. Japanese: An Oak tree. Aboriginal: A compa
nion. Elle - She, a woman.
Naretha Aboriginal A saltbush.
Narkeasha African pretty
Narmada Hindu name of a river
Nasha African Born during rainy season.
Nashwa Egyptian wonderful feeling
Nasiche Ugandan born during locust season
Nasrin Persian A wild rose.
Nastasia Russian from Greek She who will rise again.
Natala Born at Christmas. From the name Natalie, but also used as an in
dependent name.
Natalia Born at Christmas. From the name Natalie, but also used
as an independent name.
Natalie Latin Born at Christmas.
Natalya Russian Born at Christmas.
Natane Native American Female child.
Nataniella Hebrew gift of God
Natasha Russian Born at Christmas. From the name Natalie, but al
so used as an independent name.
Nathalie French Born at Christmas. From the name Natalie, but also used
as an independent name.
Nathania Hebrew The gift of God. Feminine form of Nathan.
Natividad Spanish The nativity.
Natsuko Japanese child of Natsu
Navdeep Hindu Navdip
Naveena strong-willed supporter Navina
Nawal Arabic A gift.
Nayoko Japanese child of Nayo
Naysa Hebrew miracle of God
Nazaret Spanish Of Nazareth.
Nazirah Arabic equal, like
Nea New, the newcomer.
Neala Irish Gaelic The champion. Feminine form of Neal or Neil.
Neci Latin intense, fiery
Neda Slavonic Born on Sunday.
Nediva Hebrew noble and generous
Neeharika Hindu
Neelam Hindu sapphire
Neelja Hindu
Neena Hindu
Neerja Hindu lotus flower
Neeta Hindu
Neha Hindu rain
Neka Native American A wild goose.
Nelda Old English Of the Elder tree.
Nelia The champion. .
Nell Old French The light of the sun. From Eleanor and a form of Helen.
Nelleke Dutch a horn
Nellie From Helen.
Nellwyn Old English A bright companion.
Neola Greek The young one.
Neoma Greek The new moon.
Nerhim Turkish
Neria Hebrew lamp of God, angel
Nerida Aboriginal A flower.
Nerin Greek a nereid, one from the sea
Nerina Greek A sea nymph.
Nerissa Greek A sea nymph.
Neroli After an Italian princess.
Nerys Welsh A lady.
Nessa Pure, chaste. From the name Agnes and Vanessa.
Nessan Stoat.
Nesta Welsh Pure, chaste. Form of Agnes.
Netanya God's gift.
Netta Latin Beyond price, praiseworthy. From the name Antonia, Henrietta and
many names ending with ètte'.
Nettie Latin Beyond price, praiseworthy. From the name Antonia, Henrietta and
Netty Latin Beyond price, praiseworthy. From the name Antonia, Henrietta and
Neva Spanish covered with snow
Nevada Spanish Snow, or as white as snow. Also the name of an American
state. A boy or girl's name.
Newlyn Celtic The dweller at the new pool. A boy or girl's name.
Neysa Greek pure
Ngaio Maori The name of a native New Zealand tree.
Ngaire Maori Flaxen.
Nhu Vietnamese everything according to one's wishes
Nia Swahili purpose
Niamh Irish Gaelic Beautiful, bright. The daughter of a sea god in Irish my
thology.
Nichelle Victorious maiden.
Nicia Greek victorious army
Nicki The people's victory. From the name Nicole.
Nickita Hindu
Nicola Latin The people's victory. The feminine form of Nicholas.
Nicole Victory of the people.
Nicolette French The people's victory. From the name Nicole.
Nidra Hindu a form of the Devi
Niju Hindu Pansophist
Nika Russian born on Sunday
Nike Greek victory
Nikita Russian/Greek Unconquered people. A boy or girl's name.
Nikki The people's victory. From the name Nicole.
Niley Aboriginal A shell.
Nilg?n Turkish
Nilima Hindu
Nilini Hindu perpetuator of the Kuru race
Nima Tibetan/Sherpa Sun. A boy or girl's name.
Nimah Arabic blessing, loan
Nimisha Hindu
Nimmi Hindu
Nimue
Nina Spanish A girl. Also see Anne and Antonia.
Ninon French Grace, or favoured by God. From the name Anne.
Niobe Greek fern
Nira Modern Hebrew Of the loom.
Niradhara Hindu
Niral Hindu
Nirguna Hindu
Nirvana Hindu deep silence, ultimate bliss
Nirvelli Tudas Indian water child
Nisha Hindu night
Nishtha Hindu
Nisi Hebrew emblem
Nissa Scandinavian A friendly elf.
Nita Native American A bean grower. Feminine form of Fabian.
Nitara Hindu deeply rooted
Niti Hindu
Nitika Native American angel of precious stone
Nitu Hindu
Nitya Hindu goddess Parvati
Nitzana Hebrew blossom
Nivedita Hindu
Niverta Hindu
Nixie German A water sprite.
Niyati Hindu fate
Nizana Hebrew A flower bud.
Noelani Hawaiian A beautiful girl from heaven.
Noella French christmas
Noelle Old French Christmas, or born at Christmas. The feminine form of No
el.
Nola Irish Gaelic The champion, or the fair-shouldered one. Also see Nuala
.
Noleen The people's victory. The feminine form of Nicholas.
Nolene The people's victory. The feminine form of Nicholas.
Noleta Latin Unwilling.
Nona Latin The ninth, as in the ninth child.
Noni From the name Nona and Nora. Nona - The ninth, as in the ninth c
hild. Nora - The light of the sun.
Nonie From the name Nona and Nora. Nona - The ninth, as in the ninth c
hild. Nora - The light of the sun.
Noor Arabic Light.
Noora Aboriginal A camp.
Nora The light of the sun.
Norah The light of the sun.
Norberta Old German blond hero
Nordica Teutonic From the north.
Noreen The light of the sun.
Nori Japanese A doctrine.
Noriko Japanese doctrine child
Norma Latin A rule or standard. The perfect girl or woman. Also a Scottish f
eminine form of Norman.
Norna Old Norse The goddess of fate.
Nova Greek New, the newcomer.
Novyanna lovely Novy, Novie
Noya Arabic beautiful, ornamented
Nozomi Japanese hope
Nu Burmese Tender.
Nuala Irish Gaelic The fair-shouldered one. Also see Nola.
Nuray Turkish white moon
Nurhan Turkish
Nydia Latin A refuge or nest.
Nyoko Japanese A gem or treasure.
Nyree Flaxen.
Nyssa Greek The beginning.
Nyx Latin White-haired.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with O
Oanez Breton
Oba Nigerian An ancient river goddess.
Obelia Greek A pillar or needle.
Octavia Latin The eighth.
Oda Teutonic Rich.
Odea walker by the road Odee
Odelia Hebrew I will praise God.
Odera Hebrew plough
Odessa Greek Along journey.
Odetta Melody.
Odette French A home-lover.
Odile French Riches, prosperity. From a medieval German name, and a feminine
version of Otto.
Ofelia Spanish To help, a helper.
Ofilia To help, a helper.
Ofra Hebrew A fawn, or a lively maiden.
Ofrah Hebrew A fawn, or a lively maiden.
Ohanna Armenian God?s gracious gift
Okalani Hawaiian From Heaven.
Okelani Hawaiian from heaven
Oksana Russian glory be to God
Ola Scandinavian A descendant. The feminine form of Olaf.
Olalla Spanish The well-spoken one.
Olathe Native American Beautiful.
Olayinka Yoruban honors surround me
Olba Aboriginal Red ochre.
Olcay Turkish
Oleander Greek An evergreen tree.
Olena Ukrainian The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor a
nd Ellen.
Olesia Polish helper and defender of mankind
Olethea Latin Truth.
Olga Russian The holy one. The name of a 10th-century saint and the f
eminine form of Oleg.
Oliana Hawaiian oleander
Olien Russian The dear one.
Olinda Latin Fragrant.
Olive An Olive tree or branch. A symbol of peace. Feminine version of
Oliver.
Olivia Latin An Olive tree or branch. A symbol of peace. Feminine version of
Oliver.
Olono Aboriginal A hill.
Olva The holy one.
Olwen Welsh White or fair footprints. The name of a character in Welsh legen
d.
Olya The holy one.
Olympia Latin The heavenly one. From the home of the Gods.
Oma Arabic Long-lived. The feminine form of Omar.
Omaka Maori The place where the stream flows.
Omega Greek The last.
Ona Lithuanian Grace, or favoured by God. Form of Anne. Also see Una.
Onawa Native American One who is wide-awake.
Ondine Latin A water sprite.
Onenn Breton
Onida Native American The expected or awaited one.
Onora Irish Gaelic Version of Honour.
Onur Turkish
Onyx Greek A semi-precious stone.
Oola Aboriginal A red lizard.
Oona Irish Also see Juno.
Oonagh Irish Also see Juno.
Opal Sanskrit A jewel, or precious stone.
Opaline French A jewel, or precious stone.
Ophelia Greek To help, a helper. A character in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Ophira Greek gold
Ophrah Hebrew A fawn, or a lively maiden.
Ora Latin/Polynesian Latin: Light, golden. Polynesian: Life. A boy or
girl's name.
Oralee Golden.
Oralia Golden.
Oralie Golden.
Orana Aboriginal The moon.
Orane French rising
Orchid Latin A flower name.
Ordelia Teutonic The spear of the elf.
Orea Greek The maid of the mountains.
Orelia Golden.
Orenda Iroquois Indian magic power
Oriana Latin To rise. An Italian name.
Orianna Latin golden, dawning
Oriel Golden.
Orinda Teutonic fire serpent
Oriole Latin A golden bird.
Orissa A state in eastern India.
Orla Irish Gaelic Golden. Form of Aurelia.
Orlan Old English From the pointed land. A boy or girl's name.
Orlanda Latin bright sun
Orlantha Old German from the land
Orna Hebrew/Irish Gaelic Hebrew: Light. Irish Gaelic: Pale.
Ornella Italian A flowering Ash tree.
Orpah Hebrew A fawn, or a lively maiden.
Orsa A female bear.
Orseline A female bear.
Orsola A female bear.
Ortense Italian The garden lover.
Ortensia Italian The garden lover.
Orvokki Finnish form of Violet.
Ottavia Italian The eighth.
Ottilie Riches, prosperity. From a medieval German name, and a f
eminine version of Otto.
Ottoline Riches, prosperity. From a medieval German name, and a f
eminine version of Otto.
Ourania Heavenly.
Owena Welsh Well-born. The feminine form of Owen.
Ozora Hebrew The strength of the Lord.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with P
Pacifica Latin Calm. Also after the Pacific Ocean.
Padma Sanskrit A lotus.
Padmini Hindu
Paige Old English/French A young child. French: A young attendant or page
. A boy or girl's name.
Pakuna Miwok Indian deer jumping down hill
Palila Hawaiian A bird.
Pallas Greek Knowledge and wisdom.
Pallavi Hindu
Palma Latin A Palm tree. Also the name of a town in Majorca.
Paloma Spanish from Latin A dove.
Palomi Hindu
Pamee Hindu Pammy, Pammie
Pamela English A name invented by the 16th-century poet Sir Philip Sidn
ey, possibly based on the Greek word for sweetness or honey.
Pamelia From the name Pamela. A name invented by the 16th-centur
y poet Sir Philip Sidney, possibly based on the Greek word for sweetness or hone
y.
Pandora Greek All-gifted, talented. A figure from Greek mythology.
Pangari Aboriginal A shadow, or of the soul.
Pania Maori A mythological sea-maiden.
Pankhudi Hindu
Pankita Hindu
Panna Hungarian Grace, or favoured by God. Form of Anne.
Pansy Old French Thoughts. Also the name of a flower.
Panthea Greek All of the gods.
Pantxike Latin free
Panya Latin, Swahili crowned with laurel; mouse, small child
Panyin Ghanese older of twins
Paola Italian Small. Feminine form of Paul.
Paolina Small. Feminine form of Paul.
Papillon French butterfly
Parisa Persian angelic face
Parnella Old French A little rock. Also see Peta and Petronel.
Parnika Hindu auspicious Apsara
Parnita Hindu auspicious Apsara
Parthenia Greek Maidenly, virginal.
Parthivi Hindu the Goddess Sita
Parul Hindu
Parvani Hindu full moon
Parvati Sanskrit The daughter of the mountain.
Parveen Hindu star
Pasang Tibetan/Sherpa Born on a Friday. A boy or girl's name.
Pascale French from Latin Easter.
Patia Spanish leaf
Patience English One of the seven virtues.
Patricia Latin Noble, wellborn. The feminine form of Patrick.
Patsy Noble, wellborn. From the name Patricia.
Patty Noble, wellborn. From the name Patricia.
Paula Latin Small. Feminine form of Paul.
Paulette French Small. Feminine form of Paul.
Paulina Spanish Small. Feminine form of Paul.
Pauline French Small. Feminine form of Paul.
Paulomi Hindu
Pauravi Hindu
Pavi Hindu
Payal Hindu anklet
Payge Old English A young child.
Paz Spanish from Latin Peace.
Pazia Hebrew golden
Peace Latin peace
Pearl Old French A little sphere. Also a precious gem.
Pearlie A little sphere.
Pearly A little sphere.
Pebbles English a stone
Peg A pearl. From the name Margaret; also used as independent names.
Pegeen Greek a pearl
Peggie A pearl. From the name Margaret; also used as independent names.
Peggy A pearl. From the name Margaret; also used as independent names.
Pelagia Greek From the sea.
Pema Tibetan/Sherpa A lotus.
Penda Swahili love
Penelope Greek The weaver. A character from Greek mythology.
Pengana Aboriginal A hawk.
Peni Hawaiian weaver
Penina Hebrew jewel, coral
Penney The weaver.
Pennie The weaver.
Penny The weaver.
Penthea Greek The fifth.
Peony Latin Healing. A flower name.
Pepa Spanish God shall add. .
Pepita Spanish God shall add. .
Pepper English from the pepper plant
Perdita Latin The lost one. A name invented by Shakespeare for a chara
cter in The Winter's Tale.
Peridot Arabic A green gemstone.
Perla Italian/Spanish A little sphere.
Perle A little sphere.
Perlina A little sphere.
Perouze Armenian Turquoise.
Perri English wanderer
Perry Old English/French The dweller by the pear tree. Also from the name
Peregrine. A boy or girl's name.
Persephone Greek The name of the goddess of the underworld.
Persia From the name of the country.
Persis Latin A woman from Persia.
Peta Aboriginal/Greek Aboriginal: A tree. Greek: A rock or stone. A mo
dern feminine form of Peter. Also see Parnella and Petronel.
Petara Latin Tara
Petra A rock.
Petronel Latin From the name of an early saint, and related to the boy'
s name Peter. Also see Parnella and Peta.
Petula English A modern name possibly derived from the Latin word for '
to ask' or `to seek'.
Petunia A flower name.
Phaedra Greek The bright one. The wife of Theseus in Greek mythology.
Phebe Italian Radiant, bright. The name of a Greek deity.
Phedra Greek shining one
Phelia To help, a helper.
Phila Love.
Philadelphia Greek Brotherly love. The name of a city in the USA.
Philana Greek A friend of mankind.
Philantha Greek A lover of flowers.
Philberta Old English Very brilliant.
Philena Lover of mankind.
Philida A green bough or branch.
Philippa Greek A lover of horses. The feminine form of Philip.
Phillida A green bough or branch.
Philomela Greek A lover of song.
Philomena Greek A lover of the moon.
Phoebe Greek Radiant, bright. The name of a Greek deity.
Phoena Greek mystical bird, purple
Phoenix Greek The legendary bird that rose again from its own ashes. A
boy or girl's name.
Phoolan Hindu flower
Photini Light.
Phrynia From Shakespeare's play Timon of Athens.
Phuong Vietnamese destiny
Phutika Hindu
Phylicia Happiness.
Phyliss Greek A green bough or branch.
Phyllida A green bough or branch.
Phyllis Greek A green bough or branch.
Pia Latin Pious, devout. An Italian and Spanish name.
Pier Aboriginal/Greek Aboriginal: A tree. Greek: A rock or stone. A mo
dern feminine form of Peter. Also see Parnella and Petronel.
Pierah Aboriginal The moon.
Pierette Greek Greek: A rock or stone. A modern feminine form of Peter.
Also see Parnella and Petronel.
Pierina Greek Greek: A rock or stone. A modern feminine form of Peter.
Also see Parnella and Petronel.
Pierrette A stone or rock. From the name Pierre.
Pilar Aboriginal/Spanish Aboriginal: A spear. Spanish: supportive, a pill
ar.
Piltti An unusual Finnish name.
Piper English A pipe player.
Pippa A lover of horses. The feminine form of Philip.
Pivari Hindu a wife of Sukha
Pixie Celtic/English A fairy or sprite.
Piyali Hindu tree
Placida Latin Peaceful, serene. Feminine form of Placido.
Platona Greek Wise, broad-shouldered.
Polly Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Also - The star of the se
a.
Pollyanna A combination of Polly and Anna.
Poloma Choctaw Indian bow
Polona Slowenian
Pomona Latin Fertile, fruitful.
Pooja Hindu prayer
Poonam Hindu
Poppy Old English A flower name.
Portia Latin An offering. The name of the heroine in Shakespeare's The Mercha
nt of Venice.
Posy English A bunch of flowers. Also a nickname for Josephine.
Prabha Hindu lustrous
Prabhati Hindu morning
Prachi Hindu
Pradeepta Hindu glowing
Pragati Hindu progress
Pragya Hindu wisdom
Prama Hindu knowing truth
Pramada Hindu woman
Pranati Hindu prayer
Prapti Hindu gain
Prasert Thai
Prashanti Hindu peace
Pratiksha Hindu
Pratima Hindu image
Preeti Hindu love
Preita Finnish most loving one
Prema Sanskrit Love, affection.
Premila Hindu
Prerana Hindu
Preyasi Hindu beloved
Prima Latin The firstborn.
Primavera Spanish Springtime, a child of the spring.
Primrose Latin The first rose. A flower name.
Primula A flower name. See Primrose.
Prioska Hungarian The blushing one.
Priscilla Latin From a Roman family name.
Prisha Hindu
Prita
Priti Hindu satisfaction, renowned wife of Pulastya/Sukha
Pritika Hindu beloved
Priya Sanskrit Beloved.
Priyanka Hindu
Prospera Latin Favourable.
Prudence Latin Provident, showing careful foresight.
Prue Provident, showing careful foresight.
Prunella Latin A little plum.
Psyche Greek Of the soul or mind.
Ptolema Greek
Pulkita Hindu
Pundari Hindu
Punita Hindu
Purnima Sanskrit The night of the full moon.
Purva Hindu
Purvaja Hindu elder sister
Purvi Hindu
Pusti Hindu nourishment, a form of the Devi, wife of Ganapati
Pyrena Greek The fiery one.
Pythia Greek A prophet.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with Q
Qadira Arabic Powerful.
Qamra Arabic moon
Queena Old English A woman.
Queenie Queen or female companion.
Quella English To pacify.
Quenby Scandinavian Womanly.
Quentin Latin The fifth, as in the fifth-born child. A boy or girl's n
ame.
Querida Spanish The beloved one.
Questa French The searcher.
Quincy Latin/French The fifth, as in fifth child. A boy or girl's name.
Quinn Irish Gaelic Wise and intelligent. A boy or girl's name.
Quinta Latin The fifth, as in fifth child. Also see Quentin.
Quintessa Latin essence
Quintina Latin fifth
Quirita Latin A citizen.
Quiterie French tranquil
Quoba Latin A citizen.
Quorra Italian heart
Baby Girl Names Beginning with R
Rabi Arabic The harvest, or the spring.
Rach African Frog.
Rachael A ewe.
Rachel Hebrew A ewe. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bible.
Rachelle A ewe.
Rachna Hindu
Rada Slavonic Glad.
Radella Old English An elfin adviser.
Radha Sanskrit Success. The name of a Hindu goddess.
Radhika Hindu a form of the Devi, 5th Sakti, wife of Krishna
Radinka Slavonic Joyful, active.
Radmilla Slavonic A worker for the people.
Rae English A doe. Also see Rachel and Raelene.
Raeka Spanish beautiful, unique
Raelene Australian A modern invented name.
Raelin Celtic Raelyn, Rae
Rafaela The divine healer, or healed by God. Feminine form of Ra
phael.
Rafaella The divine healer, or healed by God. Feminine form of Ra
phael.
Raghnailt Irish Gaelic A ewe.
Ragini Hindu
Ragnhild Norse one who is wise in battle
Rahab Hebrew
Rahel Hebrew A ewe.
Rai Japanese trust
Raimy Raimee
Rain Latin ruler
Rainbow Old English An array of bright colours.
Raine Old German Advice, decision.
Raisa Russian from Greek Adaptable.
Raissa Old French The believer.
Raizel Hebrew rose
Raja Arabic The hopeful one.
Rajani Sanskrit Dark, of the night.
Rajni Hindu
Rakel Scandinavian A ewe.
Rakhi Hindu
Raksha Hindu
Ramla Swahili One who predicts the future.
Ramona Spanish A wise protector. The feminine form of Ramon or Raymond.
Ramya Hindu elegant, beautiful
Rana Arabic Beautiful to gaze upon. Also see Rani.
Randa The admired one.
Randie A wolf-like shield or the admired one. A boy or girl's name.
Randy A wolf-like shield or the admired one. A boy or girl's name.
Rane Queen.
Ranee Queen.
Rangi Maori/Polynesian Heaven or the sky. A boy or girl's name.
Rani Sanskrit A queen.
Ranjana Hindu
Ranjita Hindu
Raphaela Hebrew The divine healer, or healed by God. Feminine form of Ra
phael.
Raphaella Hebrew healed by God
Raquel Spanish A ewe. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bib
le.
Raquelle A ewe. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bib
le.
Rashida Arabic Righteous.
Rasika Hindu
Rasine Polish a rose
Rasna Hindu
Rata Aboriginal/Polynesian Aboriginal: A plant. Polynesian: The name of a g
reat chief. A boy or girl's name.
Rati Sanskrit Love.
Rawnie Gypsy lady
Ray Old French A stream or a king. A boy or girl's name.
Rayelle
Raylene Raylina
Rayma A wise protector. The feminine form of Ramon or Raymond.
Rayna Polish/Czech A queen.
Raziya African agreeable
Reanna A nymph, or a queen.
Reba A heifer or a knotted cord.
Rebecca Hebrew A heifer or a knotted cord. The wife of Isaac in the Bib
le.
Rebekah Hebrew A heifer or a knotted cord. The wife of Isaac in the Bib
le.
Rebel Latin The rebellious one. A boy or girl's name.
Reena Hindu
Regan Irish Gaelic The descendant of a king. A boy or girl's name.
Regina Latin The descendant of a king.
Rei Japanese gratitude
Reidun Norwegian nest-lovely
Reiko Japanese Gratitude.
Reina Polish/Czech A queen.
Reine French A queen.
Reka Maori Sweet.
Rekha Hindu straight line
Reman Hindu
Ren Japanese water lily
Rena Hebrew A joyous song.
Renata Latin Reborn.
Rene Latin Reborn. A boy or girl's name.
Renee French Reborn.
Renita Latin A rebel.
Renny Irish Gaelic Small but powerful. A boy or girl's name.
Renuka Hindu
Rere Maori A waterfall.
Reseda Latin A mignonette flower.
Reshma Hindu silky
Reva Latin Renewed strength.
Revati Hindu wife of Balarama
Revelation Latin Lacy
Rewa Polynesian Slender.
Rexana Latin Regally graceful.
Rhea Greek A stream, or a mother.
Rhiamon Welsh witch
Rhiannon Welsh A nymph, or a queen.
Rhoda Greek A rose, or a woman from the island of Rhodes.
Rhodanthe Greek A rose.
Rhona Variation of Rona. The name of a Scottish Island.
Rhonda Welsh After the name of a valley.
Rhonwen Welsh A white lance, or white hair.
Rhoswen Gaelic white rose
Ria Spanish Of the river. Also a short form of Maria (See Mary).
Riane Gaelic little king
Rianna Sweet basil, virtuous.
Rianne God is gracious.
Riannon
Riba A heifer or a knotted cord.
Ricarda Brave and strong. Feminine form of Richard.
Richelle Old German, Old English powerful ruler; brave one
Rickena Czech
Riddhi Hindu Siddhi will follow
Rieko Japanese child of Rie
Rihana Arabic sweet basil
Rikako Japanese child of Rika
Riley Irish Gaelic/Old English Irish Gaelic: Valiant. Old English: A Ry
e meadow. A boy or girl's name.
Rilla Teutonic A stream.
Rima Hindu
Rina A queen.
Rinako Japanese child of Rina
Rini Japanese little bunny
Rinzen Tibetan/Sherpa The holder of intellect. A boy or girl's name.
Riona Irish Gaelic A queen, queen-like.
Risa Latin Laughter.
Risako Japanese child of Risa
Rishbha Hindu
Rishona Hebrew first
Rita A pearl. A short form of Margarita (See Margaret) also used inde
pendently.
Ritsuko Japanese child of Ritsu
Ritu Hindu
Riva French from Latin The shore or a river bank.
Rivka Hebrew A heifer or a knotted cord.
Rizpah Greek hope
Roanna Latin Gracious. Also derived from other names such as Rose and Anna.
Robalyn Derived from Robin and Lynn.
Robbin A small bird.
Roberta Germanic/Old English Bright fame, famous. Feminine form of Ro
bert. Also see Robin.
Robin English A small bird. A boy or girl's name.
Robyn English A small bird. A boy or girl's name.
Rochelle French A small rock. Also from La Rochelle, a French fishing po
rt.
Roden Old English From the valley of the reeds. A boy or girl's name.
Roderica Teutonic A famous ruler. Feminine form of Roderick.
Rohana Sanskrit Sandalwood.
Rohini Hindu
Rois Irish Gaelic The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse.
Roisin Irish Gaelic The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse.
Rolanda Teutonic From the famed land. Feminine form of Roland.
Roma Latin From Rome.
Romaine Latin A citizen of Rome. Feminine form of Roman.
Romana Italian from Rome
Romilda Teutonic A glorious warrior maiden.
Romy German Dew of the sea, and the name of a fragrant herb. Also a combinat
ion of Rose and Mary.
Rona Scottish The name of an island.
Ronalda Old Norse Powerful. Also a feminine form of Ronald.
Ronan Irish Gaelic Little seal. A boy or girl's name.
Ronda Grand.
Ronni A true likeness or image. From the name Veronica, but also used
as independent names.
Ronnie A true likeness or image. From the name Veronica, but also used
Ronny A true likeness or image. From the name Veronica, but also used
Rory Irish Gaelic The red king. A boy or girl's name.
Ros Old German/Latin Old German: From the word for a horse. Latin: Be
autiful rose.
Rosa Italian and Spanish The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a
horse.
Rosabelle Latin A beautiful rose. Also derived from Rose and Belle.
Rosalba Italian A white rose.
Rosaleen Irish From the word for a horse. Also: Beautiful Rose.
Rosalia Latin Derived from Rose. Also the name of a 12th-century saint
. Latin: The flower Rose (Rosa). Old German: From the word for a horse.
Rosalind Old German/Latin Old German: From the word for a horse. L
atin: Beautiful Rose. Shakespeare's heroine in As You Like It.
Rosaline Irish From the word for a horse. Also: Beautiful Rose.
Rosalyn From the word for a horse. Also: Beautiful Rose.
Rosamond Old German/Latin Old German: From the word for a horse. L
atin: A pure rose, or the rose of the world.
Rosamunde Wild roses.
Rosanna A name derived from Rose and Anna. Rose - The flower Ros
e (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse. Anna - Grace, or favoured by God.
Rosanne Latin gracious rose
Rosario Spanish From the word for a rosary.
Rose Latin/Old German The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a
horse.
Roseanne A name derived from Rose and Anna. Rose - The flower Ros
Roselani Hawaiian heavenly rose
Roselle A combination of Rose and Elle.
Rosemary Latin Dew of the sea, and the name of a fragrant herb. Also a
combination of Rose and Mary.
Rosen Cornish The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse.
Rosenwyn Cornish A fair rose.
Rosetta Italian The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a
horse.
Rosevear Cornish From the moorland.
Roshan Persian Splendid. One who emanates light. A boy or girl's name.
Rosheen Irish Gaelic The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a
horse.
Roshni Hindu light
Rosie Latin/Old German Latin: The flower Rose (Rosa). Old German: From
the word for a horse. Also see Rhoda, Rosa, Rosalia, Rosamond and Rosemary.
Rosine Little rose.
Rosita Spanish The flower Rose (Rosa). Also:From the word for a horse.
Roslyn Old German/Latin Old German: From the word for a horse. Latin: Be
autiful rose.
Rossa Scottish Gaelic Woody meadow. Feminine form of Ross.
Rosy Latin/Old German Latin: The flower Rose (Rosa). Old German: From
the word for a horse. Also see Rhoda, Rosa, Rosalia, Rosamond and Rosemary.
Rowan Irish Gaelic Little red-haired one.
Rowena Celtic/Old English Celtic: The white-haired one. Old English: A wel
l-known friend.
Roxana Persian Dawn. The name of the wife of Alexander the Great.
Roxanne Persian brilliant one
Royale Old French The regal one. Feminine form of Roy.
Roz Old German/Latin Old German: From the word for a horse. Latin: Be
autiful rose.
Roza Polish Rose.
Rozanne A name derived from Rose and Anna. Rose - The flower Ros
Rozella A combination of Rose and Elle.
Rozelle A combination of Rose and Elle.
Ruby Latin Red, and the name of a precious stone.
Ruchi Hindu
Ruchika Hindu
Ruchira Hindu
Rudelle Teutonic The famous one.
Rudrani Hindu a wife of Shiva
Rue Old English from Greek The name of an aromatic medicinal plant. Also se
e Ruth.
Ruella A combination of Ruth and Ella.
Rufina Latin Red-haired. The feminine form of Rufus.
Rukmini Sanskrit The wife of Lord Krishna. Often used in Indonesi
a.
Rula Latin A ruler. A popular.
Rumer English A gipsy.
Rumiko Japanese child of Rumi
Runa Old Norse Secret love.
Rupa Hindu
Rupal Hindu
Rupali Hindu
Ruperta German Bright fame, famous. Feminine form of Robert. Also see R
obin.
Ruri Japanese An emerald.
Ruth Hebrew Beautiful and compassionate. A biblical name.
Ryann Irish Gaelic A little king.
Ryba Czech fish
Ryesen English Rye
Ryoko Japanese child of Ryo
Baby Girl Names Beginning with S
Saba Greek woman of Sheba
Sabah Arabic The morning.
Sabella A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Sabelle A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Sabia Irish The sweet one.
Sabiha
Sabina Latin The Sabines were a tribe living in central Italy during the time
of the establishment of Rome. The Romans kidnapped the Sabine women to provide
brides for the citizens of Rome.
Sabine Latin The Sabines were a tribe living in central Italy during the time
of the establishment of Rome. The Romans kidnapped the Sabine women to provide
brides for the citizens of Rome.
Sabira Arabic The patient one.
Sabirah Arabic patient
Sabra Hebrew A thorny cactus, or to rest.
Sabrina Celtic A legendary character.
Sacha French The defender, or helper of mankind. A boy or girl's name.
Sachi Japanese Joy.
Sachiko Japanese bliss, child of Sachi
Sadb Gaelic
Sade Nigerian honor confers a crown
Sadhana Hindu
Sadie A princess. The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
.
Sadira Persian A lotus.
Saeko Japanese child of Sae
Safak Turkish
Saffi Danish Form of Sophie. Wisdom.
Saffron Arabic From the name of the spice.
Safia Arabic The confidante, or pure one.
Safiya African pure
Sagara Hindu ocean
Sage Old French Wise. Also the name of a herb. A boy or girl's name.
Sahana Hindu
Sahar Arabic Dawn.
Saheli Hindu friend
Sahiba Hindu lady
Sahila Hindu guide
Saida Arabic fortunate one
Saidah African happy, fortunate
Sajili Hindu decorated
Sajni Hindu beloved
Sakari Native American sweet
Sakiko Japanese child of Saki
Sakinah Arabic god-inspired peace-of-mind, tranquility
Sakti Hindu energy, goodness
Sakuko Japanese child of Saku
Sakura Japanese Cherry blossom.
Sakurako Japanese child of Sakura
Salal English a plant
Salihah African correct
Salima Arabic Safe, secure.
Salimah Arabic safe, healthy
Salina Latin Solemn.
Sally A princess. The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
.
Saloma Hebrew peace
Salome Hebrew Peace. A biblical name.
Saloni Hindu dear, beautiful
Salvia Latin A plant name.
Salwa Arabic solace; comfort
Sam She who listens also an achievement. A boy or girl's name.
Samantha Aramaic She who listens.
Samara Hebrew Guarded by God.
Samicah Hebrew Samika
Samiksha Hindu
Samirah Arabic entertaining companion
Samma Arabic sky, skye
Sammi She who listens.
Sammie She who listens also an achievement. A boy or girl's name.
Sammy She who listens also an achievement. A boy or girl's name.
Sampriti Hindu attachment
Samta Hindu
Samuela Hebrew Asked of God. The feminine form of Samuel.
Samularia sweet one forever Sammy, Lari, laria
Samye
Sana Arabic The radiant one.
Sanako Japanese child of Sana
Sanchay Hindu collection
Sancia Latin Sacred.
Sandi The defender, or helper of mankind. From the name Alexandra and
Sandra.
Sandia Spanish watermelon
Sandie Greek The protector and helper of mankind. A boy or girl's name.
Sandra The defender, or helper of mankind. From the name Alexandra.
Sandrine Greek helper and defender of mankind
Sandy Greek The protector and helper of mankind. A boy or girl's name.
Sandya Hindu sunset time, name of a God
Sangita Hindu musical
Sangmu Tibetan/Sherpa The kind-hearted one.
Sanjna Hindu wife of the Sun
Sanjula Hindu beautiful
Sanrevelle Portuguese San, Rev, Revelle, Revla
Sanyogita Hindu
Sanyukta Hindu Sanjukta
Sapna Hindu dream
Sapphira Greek Deep blue. A gemstone name.
Sapphire Greek Deep blue. A gemstone name.
Sara A princess. The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
.
Sarah Hebrew A princess. The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
.
Sarai Hebrew quarrelsome
Saraid Celtic excellent
Sarala Sanskrit Honest.
Sarasvati Hindu a Goddess
Saravati Hindu
Sarea Hebrew name of an angel
Saree Arabic most noble
Saria Hebrew A princess. The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
.
Sariah Hebrew Hebrew expression meaning Princess of the Lord.
Sarika Hindu thrush
Sarisha Sanskrit Charming.
Sarita Hindu stream, river
Sarmistha Hindu a daughter of Vrsaparvan
Saroja Sanskrit Born in a lake.
Saru Hindu
Saryu Hindu A river in Ramayana
Sasha Russian The protector and helper of mankind. A boy or girl's nam
e.
Sashenka Russian defender and helper of mankind
Sashi Hindu
Saskia Dutch A Saxon.
Sasthi Hindu
Satinka Native American magic dancer
Satoko Japanese child of Sato
Satyavati
Saumya Hindu
Saundarya Hindu
Savanna Spanish From the grasslands or open plains.
Savarna Hindu daughter of the ocean
Savina Russian A Sabine woman (from central Italy).
Savita Hindu sun
Savitri Hindu a form of the Devi, 4th Sakti
Sawsan Arabic A lily of the valley.
Saxon Old English Of the Saxons, or people of the sword. A boy or girl's n
ame.
Saxona Teutonic A Saxon.
Sayoko Japanese child of Sayo
Scarlet Flaming red.
Scarlett Old French A colour name, Made famous by the heroine in Mar
garet Mitchell's Gone With the Wind.
Schmetterling German butterfly
Schuyler Dutch shield, scholar
Scota Latin an Irish woman
Seanna Celtic God?s grace
Searlait French petitet
Season Latin The time of sowing.
Sebastiana Latin A woman from Sebasta. The feminine form of Sebastian.
Sebastianne Latin revered one
Secunda Latin The second child.
Seema Greek, Hindu symbol
Sefika Turkish
Seirian Welsh Sparkling.
Seiriol Welsh The bright one.
Sela Hebrew a rock
Selda The grey battle heroine.
Selena Greek The goddess of the moon.
Selene Greek The goddess of the moon.
Selia The blind one, or the sixth. The feminine form of Cecil. Also se
e Sheila.
Selima Brings comfort, peace.
Selina Lunar glow.
Selma A divine helmet. From the name Anselma. Also see Salima.
Semele Greek A figure from Greek mythology.
Semine Danish Goddess of sun, moon and stars
Semra Turkish
Senga Scottish Gaelic The slender one.
Senta Old German assistant
Seonaid Scottish Gaelic God is gracious. .
Septima Latin The seventh born.
Serafina Heavenly, winged angel.
Seraphina Hebrew The ardent burning one. The Seraphim are an order of ang
els in the Bible.
Serena Latin Calm, serene.
Serendipity Good fortune.
Serenity Peaceful disposition.
Serica Latin The silken one.
Serilda Teutonic The armoured battle maiden.
Sesha Hindu serpent who symbolizes time
Sevati Hindu white rose
Seve Breton Seva
Severina Latin The stem or severe one.
Sevilla Spanish The name of a city.
Sevita Hindu beloved
Sexburth Anglo-Saxon
Sezen Turkish
Shahira Arabic Famous.
Shahnaz Persian The pride of the emperor.
Shaila Hindu
Shailaja Hindu
Shaili Hindu style
Shaina Hebrew Beautiful.
Shaine Hebrew beautiful
Shakira Arabic Thankful.
Shako Native American mint
Shakti Sanskrit The powerful one.
Shakuntala Sanskrit A bird.
Shalini Hindu
Shamita Hindu peacemaker
Shammara Arabic he girded his loins
Shana God is gracious.
Shanata Hindu peaceful
Shane From Irish Gaelic a Variation of Sean (John), and so a form of J
ane. A boy or girl's name.
Shanelle The name of a famous perfume.
Shanessa Irish God is gracious
Shani Swahili Wonderful. Also a form of Sian.
Shanna Small and wise.
Shannah Irish Gaelic From an old surname.
Shannelle French channel
Shannon Irish From the name of a river in Ireland. A boy or girl's nam
e.
Shantah Hindu peace, name of a God
Shantal From a family name meaning stone or boulder. The name ha
Shantay French enchanted
Shantel From a family name meaning stone or boulder. The name ha
Shantell Rocky area.
Shantelle From a family name meaning stone or boulder. The name ha
Shanti Sanskrit The tranquil one.
Shantina warrior princess Tina
Sharay Ray, Shay
Sharda Hindu
Sharee A princess.
Shari A princess.
Sharleen A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Sharlene A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Sharman Delightful.
Sharmila Sanskrit The protected one.
Sharmistha Hindu
Sharney A flat plain.
Sharni A flat plain.
Sharnie A flat plain.
Sharon Hebrew A flat plain. After a biblical placename.
Sharseia
Shashi Hindu the moon, moonbeam
Shasmecka African princess
Shauna God is gracious.
Shaunna God is gracious.
Shavonne Irish Gaelic Form of Jane and Judith. Jane - God is gracious.
Shawmbria Shawn, Bria
Shawn Irish Gaelic God is gracious.
Shawna God is gracious.
Shawnnessy Irish, Native American Saughnessy, O'Shaughnessy, Seannesy
Shay Irish Gaelic The stately one. A boy or girl's name.
Shayla Celtic fairy palace
Shayna Jewish Beautiful.
Shayndel Yiddish beautiful
Sheba Greek A woman of Sheba, an ancient Arabian country.
Sheela Sanskrit Of good character.
Sheena Scottish Gaelic God is gracious. .
Sheetal Hindu cool
Sheila The blind one, or the sixth. Irish form of Cecilia.
Shela Celtic musical
Shelah Hebrew request
Shelby Old English The dweller at the ledge estate and a sheltered town. A
boy or girl's name.
Shelley Old English From the wood, or the meadow's edge. A boy or gi
rl's name.
Shelton Old English From the place on the ledge.
Sher Sanskrit The beloved one or a Lion. A boy or girl's name.
Sheree The beloved one.
Sheridan Irish Gaelic The wild one. A boy or girl's name.
Sherri The beloved one.
Sherrie The beloved one.
Sherry The beloved one.
Shevaun Irish Gaelic Form of Jane and Judith. Jane - God is gracious.
Shian
Shiela Blind.
Shifra Hebrew Beauty and grace. A biblical name.
Shika Japanese deer
Shikha Hindu
Shin Korean belief
Shina Japanese virtue, good
Shira Hebrew My song.
Shirin Persian Charming.
Shirley Old English From the bright meadow. Originally a boy's name.
Shirlyn Bright meadow.
Shivani Hindu
Shivaun Irish Gaelic Form of Jane and Judith. Jane - God is gracious.
Shobha Hindu
Shobhana Sanskrit The beautiful one.
Shobhna Hindu
Shobi Hebrew glorious
Shoko Japanese child of Sho
Shona Scottish Gaelic God is gracious. .
Shoshana Hebrew A Lily, or a Rose. Also see Susannah.
Shoshanah Hebrew Rose.
Shoshannah Hebrew rose
Shradhdha Hindu
Shreya Hindu auspicious
Shri Hindu lustre
Shridevi Hindu
Shrijani Hindu creative
Shruti Hindu hearing
Shubha Hindu
Shulamit Hebrew Peacefulness.
Shylah Celtic loyal to god, strong
Shysie Native American silent little one
Sian Welsh God is gracious. .
Sibel Turkish Siebel
Sibley Greek prophetess
Sibongile African thanks
Sibyl The prophetess. From Greek mythology.
Siddhi Hindu then you must have a Riddhi
Sidonia To entice.
Sidonie Latin A woman from Sidon, in modern-day Lebanon.
Sidra Latin Of the stars.
Siena Italian A city in Tuscany.
Sienna Italian reddish brown
Sierra Latin From the mountains.
Signe Swedish a sign, victorious
Signild Scandinavian
Signy Old Norse A new victory.
Sigourney Old Norse The conqueror.
Sigrid Old Norse A beautiful victory.
Sigrun Old Norse A secret victory.
Siham Arabic arrows
Sile Irish Gaelic The blind one, or the sixth. The feminine form of Cecil.
Also see Sheila.
Sileas Scottish Gaelic The blind one, or the sixth. The feminine form o
f Cecil. Also see Sheila.
Silei Samoan
Silke German The blind one, or the sixth. .
Silva From the forest. Also see Silvestra.
Silvana Italian From the forest. Also see Silvestra.
Silver Old English The fair or silvery one.
Silvestra Latin Of the woods. The feminine form of Silvester. Also see S
ylvia.
Silvia From the forest. Also see Silvestra.
Silvie From the forest. Also see Silvestra.
Simba Swahili lion
Simone Hebrew The listener. The feminine form of Simon.
Simoni Hindu obedient
Simran Hindu God's Gift
Sindy A maiden of the cinders or ashes. From the name Cinderella, Cynt
hia and Lucinda (See Lucy), but also used as an independent name.
Sine Gaelic God?s gracious gift
Sinead Irish Gaelic God is gracious. .
Siobhan Irish Gaelic Form of Jane and Judith. Jane - God is gracious.
Sioned Welsh God is gracious. .
Siran Armenian Alluring.
Sirena Greek A sea nymph. In mythology, the Sirens lured mariners to their de
ath through seductive singing.
Siri A beautiful victory.
Sirikit Thai The name of a queen.
Sirisha Hindu
Siroun Armenian lovely
Sissey The blind one, or the sixth. .
Sissie The blind one, or the sixth. .
Sissy The blind one, or the sixth. .
Sita Sanskrit A furrow. The Hindu goddess of the harvest.
Sitara Sanskrit morning star
Sitembile African trust
Siv Norwegian kinship, wife of Thor
Skye Scottish An island in the Inner Hebrides.
Skyla English sky, sheltering
Skylar English eternal life, strength, love and beauty
Smita Hindu smiling
Smridhi Hindu
Smriti Hindu recollection, a form of the Devi
Sneh Hindu
Sneha Hindu
Snigdha Hindu
Snofrid Scandinavian
Sobha Hindu
Sofia Norwegian/Swedish Wisdom.
Sofie Danish/Dutch Wisdom.
Solace Latin comfort
Solana Spanish The sun.
Solange Latin The solemn one. A French name.
Soledad Spanish Good health.
Soleil French sun
Solita Latin alone
Solosolo Samoan dry
Solveig Old Norse From the strong house. The heroine of Henrik Ibs
en's Peer Gynt, and generally a Norwegian name.
Somatra Hindu excelling the moon
Sona Hindu gold
Sonakshi Hindu golden eye
Sonal Hindu golden
Sonam Tibetan/Sherpa The fortunate one. A boy or girl's name.
Sondra The defender, or helper of mankind. From the name Alexandra.
Sonia Wisdom.
Sonika Hindu golden
Sonnenschein German sunshine
Sonya Russian Wisdom.
Soo Korean Along life.
Sophia Greek Wisdom.
Sophie Greek Wisdom.
Sophronia Greek Sensible.
Sorano Japanese of the sky
Soraya Persian Farsi (Persian) expression meaning Princess.
Sorcha Gaelic Brightness.
Sorilbran smart
Sorrel Old French Bitter. From the name of the tree.
Sparrow English a bird
Spica Latin name of a star
Spring English spring season
Sraddha Hindu faith, a wife of Shiva
Srilata Hindu
Sripada Hindu
Srishti Hindu
Sruti Hindu
Stacey She who will rise again. From the name Anastasia and Eustacia. A
boy or girl's name.
Stacia Resurrection.
Stacy Latin Prosperous or resurrection. A boy or girl's name.
Star English A star. Also see Stella.
Starr Old English A star. A boy or girl's name.
Stefania Greek crown
Stefanie A garland or crown. From Stephanie.
Steffi German A garland or crown. The feminine form of Stephen.
Steffie A garland or crown. The feminine form of Stephen.
Stella Latin A star. Also see Estelle, Esther and Star.
Stephanie Greek A garland or crown. The feminine form of Stephen.
Stephenie A garland or crown. The feminine form of Stephen.
Stesha Greek crowned-one
Stina A follower of Christ, a Christian.
Stockard English from the yard of tree stumps
Storm Old English A tempest. A boy or girl's name.
Stormy Impetuous nature.
Subhadra Hindu a wife of Arjuna
Subhaga Hindu a fortunate person
Subhangi Hindu
Subhuja Hindu auspicious Apsara
Suchi Hindu
Suchitra Hindu
Sudevi Hindu wife of Krishna
Sudha Hindu
Sue A lily. From the name Susan and Susannah but also used as indepe
ndent names.
Suellen From Susan and Ellen. Susan - A Lily. Ellen - The light
of the sun.
Sujata Sanskrit Of noble birth.
Sujatmi Indonesian A popular girl's name.
Sukanya Hindu
Suki A lily. Also see Susannah.
Suksma Hindu
Sukutai African hug
Sula Icelandic The sun.
Sulema Peace.
Sultana Arabic A queen or empress.
Suma Egyptian, Japanese to ask
Sumalee Thai A beautiful flower.
Sumanna Hindu
Sumati Hindu
Sumehra Arabic beautiful face
Sumey Asian flower
Sumi Japanese The refined one.
Sumitra Hindu
Summer Old English After the season.
Sun Chinese/Korean Chinese: Bending, or decreasing. Korean: Goodness. A boy
or girl's name.
Sundeep Hindu Sundip
Sunee Thai Good.
Sunita Sanskrit Of good conduct.
Suniti Hindu
Sunniva Old English The gift of the sun.
Sunny English Bright, cheerful.
Suparna Hindu leafy
Suprabha Hindu radiant
Supriti Hindu
Supriya Hindu Su means good and Priya means loved one
Surabhi Hindu wish-yielding cow
Suravinda Hindu a beautiful Yaksa
Surotama Hindu auspicious Apsara
Suruchi Hindu
Surupa Hindu
Susan Hebrew A Lily. Also see Susannah.
Susanna Italian A Lily. From the name Susan.
Susannah Hebrew A Lily. The original, biblical, form of Susan. Also see
Susan.
Susanne German A Lily. From the name Susan.
Sushanti Hindu peace
Sushma Hindu
Sushmita Hindu smiling
Susi A Lily. From the name Susan and Susannah but also used as indepe
ndent names.
Susie A Lily. From the name Susan and Susannah but also used as indepe
ndent names.
Susila Hindu wife of Krishna, clever in amorous sciences
Susy A Lily. From the name Susan and Susannah but also used as indepe
ndent names.
Suvarna golden
Suvrata Hindu a child of Daksa
Suzanne French A Lily. From the name Susan.
Suzette French A Lily. From the name Susan.
Suzie A Lily. From the name Susan and Susannah but also used as indepe
ndent names.
Suzy A Lily. From the name Susan.
Svea Swedish A woman of Sweden.
Svetlana Slavonic Light. Generally a Russian name.
Swanhild Teutonic A swan of battle.
Swarupa Hindu truth
Swati Hindu
Sweta Hindu
Sybil Greek The prophetess. From Greek mythology.
Sydelle Hebrew princess
Sydnee Contraction of St. Denys.
Sydney Old English/Old French Old English: From the riverside meadow. Old Fren
ch: From St Denis. More often a boy's name.
Syeira Gypsy princess
Sylvia Latin From the forest. Also see Silvestra.
Sylvie French From the forest. From the name Sylvia.
Syna Greek Together.
Syria Aramaic The name of a Middle Eastern country.
Syshe Yiddish street
Baby Girl Names Beginning with T
Tabitha Aramaic A doe or gazelle. A biblical name. Also see Dorc
as.
Taborri Native American voices that carry
Taci Zuni Indian washtub
Tacincala Native American deer
Tacita Latin Silent or peaceful.
Tadako Japanese child of Tada
Tadi Omaha Indian wind
Tahira Arabic Pure and virtuous.
Tahirah Arabic chaste, pure
Tahnee Silver-haired. Also see Tanya.
Tahnia Silver-haired. Also see Tanya.
Tailynn unknown
Taima Native American crash of thunder
Tainn Native American new moon
Taipa Miwok Indian to spread wings
Tajsa princess
Taka Japanese Tall, or honourable.
Takako Japanese child of Taka
Takara Japanese A treasure.
Takiyah North African pious, righteous
Tala Native American stalking wolf
Talasi Hopi Indian corn-tassel flower
Tale African green
Taleen Armenian Tal, Taline, Talyn
Talia Aboriginal/Greek/Hebrew/Russian Aboriginal: Near water. Greek: F
lourishing. Hebrew: Dew. Russian: Born at Christmas. From the name Natalya.
Talitha Aramaic A little girl or maiden. A biblical name.
Tallara Aboriginal Rain.
Tallulah Native American Running water.
Talon
Talulla Irish Gaelic A prosperous lady.
Talwyn Cornish A fair brow.
Talya Russian Born at Christmas. From the name Natalya.
Tam Scottish A twin or heart. A boy or girl's name.
Tama Japanese/Polynesian Japanese: A jewel. Polynesian: A boy or son. A b
oy or girl's name.
Tamah A jewel. From the name Tama.
Tamali Hindu
Tamara Hebrew A palm tree. A popular name in Germany and Russia.
Tamasine Twin.
Tamatha A palm tree. A popular name in Germany and Russia.
Tambrey unknown immortal
Tamera Hebrew A spice or palm tree.
Tamiko Japanese child of Tami
Tammi A palm tree.
Tammie A palm tree.
Tammy A palm tree.
Tamora From Shakespeare's play Titua Andronicus.
Tamsin Cornish A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carl
Tamsyn Native American Tami
Tanaka Japanese dweller
Tanasha strong willed, persistant Tenyasha
Tani Japanese From the valley.
Tania Silver-haired. A nickname for Tatyana. Also see Titania.
Tansy Greek Immortal. A flower name.
Tanu Hindu
Tanuja Hindu
Tanushi Hindu
Tanvi Hindu
Tanya Russian Silver-haired. A nickname for Tatyana. Also see Titania.
Tao Chinese Long life.
Tapanga African, Hebrew sweet, unpredictable
Tapi Hindu
Tapti Hindu
Tara Irish Gaelic/Sanskrit Irish Gaelic: A rocky hill, from the ancient hom
e of Ireland's kings. Sanskrit: A star. The name of a Buddhist goddess. A boy or
girl's name.
Tarana Aboriginal A large waterhole.
Taranga Polynesian A figure from legend.
Tarra Aboriginal A creek.
Tarsha Native American
Taryn The name of a county in Northern Ireland. Feminine form of Tyron
e.
Tasha Born at Christmas. From the name Natalya.
Tashi Tibetan/Sherpa Prosperity. A boy or girl's name.
Tasmine Twin.
Tathra Aboriginal Beautiful country.
Tatum Old English From Tate's homestead. A boy or girl's name.
Tatya Aboriginal A goanna.
Tatyana Latin Silver-haired. A popular Russian name. Also see Tanya.
Tavia The eighth.
Tawnie English little one, yellowish-brown
Tawny Old French With yellowish-brown hair.
Tayce French silence
Tayen Native American new moon
Taylar Old French to cut
Taylor Old French A tailor. A boy or girl's name.
Teagan
Teal English A water bird. A boy or girl's name.
Tean Cornish One of the Isles of Scilly. A boy or girl's name.
Tegan Welsh Of doe-like beauty.
Tegen Cornish A pretty little thing.
Tegwen Welsh Beautiful and blessed.
Tehya Native American precious
Tejal Hindu
Teji Hindu
Tekla Greek divine fame
Telma A wish, or will.
Tema Hebrew righteous, a palm tree
Temina Hebrew honest
Temira Hebrew
Temperance Latin Moderate.
Tempest Old French Stormy.
Teneale Princess - submitted by Michelle Leaney
Tenzin Tibetan/Sherpa Protector of Dharma. A boy or girl's name.
Tenzing Tibetan/Sherpa Protector of Dharma. A boy or girl's name.
Teofilia Greek Beloved by God.
Tereixa Galician
Terena Latin earthly
Terencia Latin Smooth and polished. A feminine form of Terence.
Terentia Greek guardian
Teresa Greek The harvester or reaper.
Terhi Finish
Teri Greek The harvester or reaper. From the name Teresa, but also used as
independent names.
Terra Latin Earth
Terri Greek The harvester or reaper. From the name Teresa, but also used as
independent names.
Terry Greek/Latin Greek: The harvester or reaper. Latin: Smooth and polish
ed. A boy or girl's name.
Terrylyn
Tertia Latin The third child.
Terza Pleasant.
Tesia Polish loved by God
Tess Greek The harvester or reaper. From the name Teresa, but also used as
independent names.
Tessa Greek The harvester or reaper. From the name Teresa, but also used as
independent names.
Tessie Greek The harvester or reaper. From the name Teresa, but also used as
independent names.
Texcean Tex
Thaddea Greek Courageous.
Thais Greek the bond
Thaisa From Shakespeare's play Pericles.
Thalassa Greek From the sea.
Thalia Born at Christmas. From the name Natalya.
Thana Arabic Gratitude.
Thanh Vietnamese Brilliant.
Thara Arabic wealth
Thea Greek A goddess. Also a nickname from Alethea, Althea, Anthea, Dorothy
and Theodora.
Theano Greek A divine name.
Thecla Greek The glory of God.
Theda Teutonic Of the people. Also see Theodora.
Thelma Greek A wish, or will.
Theodora Greek The gift of God. The feminine form of Theodore. Also see
Dorothy.
Theodosia Greek God-given.
Theone Greek godly
Theophania Greek A manifestation of God. A suitable name for a girl born
on 6 January, the Epiphany. Also see Tiffany.
Theora Greek A thinker or watcher.
Thera Greek Wild. From the name of an island.
Theresa The harvester or reaper.
Therese The harvester or reaper.
Theresia German The harvester or reaper.
Thetis Greek Positive determined.
Thirza Hebrew sweet-natured, cypress tree
Thisbe Greek where the doves live
Thistle Old English thistle
Thomasa Greek twin
Thomasina Greek A twin. The feminine form of Thomas. Also see Tamsin.
Thora Old Norse Thunder. A feminine form of Thor.
Thorberta Old Norse The brilliance of Thor.
Thorborg Scandinavian
Thordis Old Norse The spirit of Thor.
Thurid Scandinavian
Thyra Greek A shield bearer.
Thyrrni Scandinavian
Tia Spanish, Greek aunt, princess
Tiara Greek, Latin turban, flower name
Tiberia Latin After the River Tiber.
Tiegan Aztec little princess in the big valley
Tienette Greek crowned with laurel
Tierney Irish Gaelic The descendant of a lord. A boy or girl's name.
Tierra Spanish earth, land
Tiffany Old English A manifestation of God. Form of Theophania.
Tigerlily Lily, Tiger
Tilda The mighty battle maiden.
Tillie The mighty battle maiden.
Tilly The mighty battle maiden.
Timandra From Shakespeare's play Timon of Athens.
Timothea Greek Honouring God, or honoured by God. The female form of Ti
mothy.
Tina From the name Bettina, Christina, Valentina. Bettina - Consecrat
ed to God. Christina - A follower of Christ, a Christian. Valentina - Strong and
healthy.
Tineka Jawana African
Tinka Aboriginal The day.
Tionne
Tiponya Miwok Indian owl poking the hatching egg
Tirion Welsh Gentle.
Tirranna Aboriginal Running water.
Tirza Hebrew
Tirzah Hebrew Pleasant.
Titania Greek The great one. The name of the fairy queen in Shakespear
e's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Titian Greek red-gold
Tivona Hebrew lover of nature
Tizane Hungarian A gypsy.
Toakase Tonga woman of the Sea
Tobie Hebrew God is good. A boy or girl's name.
Tobit Hebrew
Toinette Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.
Tokiko Japanese child of Toki
Tola Polish priceless
Tolena Toley
Tomiko Japanese child of Tomi
Tona
Toni Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.
Tonia Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.
Tonie Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.
Tonya Beyond price, praiseworthy. The feminine form of Antony.
Toora Aboriginal A woman.
Topaz Greek The name of a gemstone.
Tora Japanese A tiger.
Toral Hindu
Tori Victory, the victorious one.
Torie Victory, the victorious one.
Tory Victory, the victorious one.
Tosia Latin inestimable
Totie Gift of God.
Tottie A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Totty A free person. A feminine form of Charles, Also see Carla, Carol
and Caroline.
Tourmaline Singhalese The name of a gemstone.
Tove Hebrew good
Toyo Japanese plentiful
Tracey Old French From a placename.
Tracy Old French Brave. A boy or girl's name.
Treasa Irish/Gaelic The harvester or reaper.
Tresa Aragonic
Tressa Cornish The third. Also see Teresa.
Treva Celtic prudent
Tricia Noble, wellborn. The feminine form of Patrick.
Trifine Old French Trifin, Trifina
Trilby Italian Sings with trills. A boy or girl's name.
Trilochana Hindu
Trina Greek Pure. Also a nickname from Catherine, Katherine and Katrina.
Trind Swedish pure
Trinidad Spanish After the Caribbean island.
Trinity Latin A trio or triad, as in the Holy Trinity. A boy or girl's
name.
Trish Noble, wellborn. The feminine form of Patrick.
Trisha Noble, wellborn. The feminine form of Patrick.
Trishna Hindu thirst, a form of the Devi
Trista Latin The melancholy one.
Tristana Sad.
Tristessa Bold.
Trix The blessed one. She who brings joy. Beatrix was the name of a 4
th-century saint.
Trixi The blessed one. She who brings joy. Beatrix was the name of a 4
th-century saint.
Trixie The blessed one. She who brings joy. Beatrix was the name of a 4
th-century saint.
Trixy The blessed one. She who brings joy. Beatrix was the name of a 4
th-century saint.
Trude From Gertrude.
Trudi A spear maiden.
Trudie A spear maiden.
Trudy A spear maiden.
Trupti Hindu
Trusha Hindu
Tryne Dutch pure
Tryphena Latin dainty
Tuesday Old English Born on a Tuesday.
Tuhina Hindu
Tulasi Hindu a Devi
Tulip Turkish A flower name.
Tullia Irish Gaelic Peaceful.
Tully Celtic, Gaelic a people, peaceful one
Turquoise Old French A precious stone.
Turua Polynesian Beautiful.
Tusti Hindu peace, happiness, a for of the Devi
Tuti Indonesian An unusual girl's name.
Tuvia Hebrew God is good. The female form of Tobias.
Twyla Old English Woven with double thread.
Tyanne special one Ty
Tydfill Welsh
Tyler Old English A tiler or tile-maker. A boy or girl's name.
Tyne The name of an English river. A boy or girl's name.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with U
Uda Teutonic Prosperous, rich.
Udaya Hindu
Ujjwala Hindu
Ula Celtic A jewel of the sea.
Ulalia The well-spoken one.
Ulani Polynesian Cheerful, light hearted.
Ulfhildr Scandinavian
Ulima Arabic Wise, learned.
Ulla Aboriginal A well.
Ulma Latin Of the Elm tree.
Ulrika Old German, Old English wolf ruler
Ulrike Teutonic/Scandinavian The ruler of all. The feminine form of Ulrich.
Ultima Latin The greatest, the most distant.
Ultreia Galician
Ulva Teutonic A she-wolf, brave.
Uma Hebrew/Sanskrit Hebrew: The nation. Sanskrit: Light, peace. Also
the name of a goddess in Hindu mythology.
Umeko Japanese The child of the plum blossom.
Umina Aboriginal Sleep.
Una Irish Gaelic/Latin Irish Gaelic: A traditional name. Latin: One. Al
so see Juno.
Unaiza Arabic
Undine A water sprite.
Unice Victorious.
Unity English Oneness. From the Latin ùnus', meaning one.
Unnati Hindu progress
Unni Norse modest
Urania Greek Heavenly.
Urbana Latin Courteous, belonging to the city.
Uriana Greek the unknown
Urmila Hindu wife of Lakshmana
Ursala Female bear.
Ursanne Old French
Ursell Cornish From the bottom of the hill.
Ursula Latin A female bear.
Urvasi Hindu most beautiful of Apsaras
Usagi Japanese moon
Uschi German A female bear.
Usha Sanskrit The dawn.
Ushma Hindu
Usoa Basque
Uta German fortunate maid of battle
Utah The name of an American State. A boy or girl's name.
Ute Teutonic Prosperity, fortunate, rich.
Utina Native American A woman of my country.
Uttara Hindu mother of Pariksit
Baby Girl Names Beginning with V
Vada
VaIda Teutonic A ruler, a battle heroine.
Vaisakhi Hindu
Vaishali Hindu
Val Strength, valour.
Vala Teutonic The chosen one.
Valarie Strength, valour.
Valborg Swedish a powerful mountain
Valda Old Norse spirited warrior
Valeda Strong and healthy. Used in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Valencia Bravery.
Valentina Latin Strong and healthy. Used in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Valentine Latin Strong, healthy. The name of a 3rd-century saint. A boy
or girl's name.
Valeria Strength, valour.
Valerie French Strong.
Valeska Polish glorious ruler
Valgerdr Scandinavian
Valimai Welsh A mayflower.
Valisa wild one Vall, Vallie
Vallerie To be strong.
Valletta The capital of Malta.
Valma The chosen one.
Valonia Latin From the valley.
Valora Latin Brave.
Vanda Aboriginal/Teutonic Aboriginal: A sandhill. Teutonic: A Slavonic wom
an, or a wanderer.
Vandana Hindu
Vandita Hindu
Vanessa A name invented by the 18th-century poet and writer Jona
than Swift.
Vania Russian God?s gift
Vanja Scandinavian The feminine form of Vanya, also a Russian Diminutive of
Ivan. Eastern European form of John.
Vanjan Hindu
Vanka Russian Grace, or favoured by God. Form of Anne.
Vanni Italian Grace, or favoured by God. Form of Anne.
Vanora Celtic A white wave. A form of Guinevere.
Varanese Italian
Varda Hebrew A rose.
Varsha Hindu rain
Varuni Hindu a goddess
Varvara Russian The foreigner or stranger. Russian form of Barba
ra.
Vasanta Hindu spring
Vasanti Sanskrit Spring.
Vasavi Hindu mentaldaughter of the Pitrs
Vashti Persian The beautiful one.
Vasiliki Greek basil
Vasudhara Hindu
Vasuki Hindu
Vasumati Hindu apsara of unequalled splendour
Veda Sanskrit Wisdom and knowledge.
Vedette Italian/Old French A sentinel.
Veena Hindu
Vega Arabic A falling star.
Velda The chosen one.
Veleda Teutonic Inspired wisdom.
Velika Slavonic The great one.
Velma A modern English name which is particularly popular in the USA.
Velvet English Soft as velvet.
Vendela Scandinavian
Venetia Latin A lady of Venice.
Ventura Spanish Good luck, happiness.
Venus Latin Beautiful. After the Roman goddess of beauty and love.
Vera Latin/Russian Latin: True. Russian: Faith.
Verbena Latin A sacred bough or plant.
Verda Latin Fresh.
Verena Swiss The name of a 3rd-century saint.
Verity Latin/Old French Truth.
Verla Latin: True. Russian: Faith.
Verna Latin Springlike, fresh. The feminine form of Vernon. Also see Laverne
.
Verona Latin After the Italian city. Also a variation of Veronica.
Veronica Latin A true likeness or image.
Verran Cornish The short one.
Verrin Old French
Verushka Czech Latin: True. Russian: Faith. A common name in Russia, wh
ich became used in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century.
Vesna Slavonic Spring.
Vesper Latin evening
Vespera Latin An evening star.
Vesta Latin A guardian of the sacred fire. After the Roman goddess of the he
arth.
Vevay Welsh white wave
Vevette A woman of the people.
Vevila Irish Gaelic The melodious one.
Vevina Sweet lady.
Vibhuti Hindu
Vicki Victory, the victorious one.
Vicky Victory, the victorious one.
Victoria Latin Victory, the victorious one.
Vida Hebrew The beloved one. Short form of Davida, the feminine version of D
avid.
Vidonia Portuguese A vine branch.
Vidya Sanskrit Knowledge. A boy or girl's name.
Vienna Latin from wine country
Viera Czech Latin True. Russian faith. A common name in Russia, which became
used in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century.
Vigilia Latin Alert, vigilant.
Vikki Victory, the victorious one.
Vikriti Hindu
Vilhelmina The resolute protector. A feminine form of William.
Vilma A modern English name which is particularly popular in the USA.
Vimala Sanskrit Pure.
Vina Spanish From the vineyard.
Vinata Hindu humble, mother of Garuda
Vinaya Hindu good behaviour
Vincentia Latin The conqueror. The feminine form of Vincent.
Vinita Hindu Vineeta
Vinvella French
Viola A name made famous by the Shakespearian play Twelfth Night. Also
see Violet.
Violenta From Shakespeare's play All's Well that Ends Well.
Violet Latin From the name of the flower. Also see Iolanthe and Yolanda.
Virgilia Latin A staff bearer.
Virginia Latin Maidenly, pure.
Virida Latin Green.
Viridis Latin youthful and blooming
Virini Hindu
Visala Hindu celestial Apsara
Vita Latin Life.
Vitoria Spanish Victory, the victorious one.
Vittoria Italian Victory, the victorious one.
Viveka Scandinavian Lively.
Vivian Latin Gracious in life or lively. A boy or girl's name.
Viviana Italian Lovely.
Vivien Latin Full of life, vital. Also see Vyvyan.
Vivienne Life.
Volante Latin The flying one.
Voleta Greek veiled one
Voletta Greek/Old French Veiled.
Volumnia From Shakespeare's play Coriolanus.
Vonni From the name Veronica and Yvonne. Veronica - A true likeness or
image. Yvonne - French: An archer. Greek: The wood of the Yew tree.
Vonnie From the name Veronica and Yvonne. Veronica - A true likeness or
Vonny From the name Veronica and Yvonne. Veronica - A true likeness or
Vrinda Hindu virtue and strength
Vyvyan Cornish From an old surname. A boy or girl's name.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with W
Wahiba Arabic The generous one.
Wahida Arabic Unique.
Wakanda Sioux inner magical power
Walburga Anglo-Saxon a might defender, a fortress
Walda German A ruler.
Walida Arabic The newborn girl.
Wallis Old French A foreigner, particularly a woman from Wales.
Waltraud Teutonic rule strength
Wanda Aboriginal/Teutonic Aboriginal: A sandhill. Teutonic: A Slavonic wom
an, or a wanderer.
Waneta Native American charger
Wanetta Old English Pale.
Wanika Hawaiian God's gracious gift.
Wapeka Native American skillful
Waratah Aboriginal A red flower.
Warrah Aboriginal Honeysuckle.
Warrina Aboriginal To give.
Waseme African
Wasima Arabic Graceful, pretty.
Wateka
Weema Aboriginal Small.
Wendi From the name Wendy. Invented by J M Barrie in the early 1900s f
or his play Peter Pan.
Wendy English A name invented by J M Barrie in the early 1900s for his
play Peter Pan.
Wenona Native American The firstborn daughter.
Wenonah Native American The firstborn daughter.
Whitney Old English From the white island. A boy or girl's name.
Whoopi unknown Yahoo, Yippee, Wahoo
Widjan Arabic ecstacy
Wihtburth Anglo-Saxon
Wilda Teutonic The untamed one.
Wilfreda Teutonic Desiring peace. Feminine form of Wilfred.
Wilga Aboriginal A small tree.
Wilhelmina Teutonic The resolute protector. A feminine form of Willi
am.
Willa Aboriginal A woman or wife. Also a nickname from Wilhelmina, but so
metimes used independently.
Willow Old English From the name of the Willow tree.
Wilma The resolute protector. From the name Wilhelmina, but sometimes
Wilona Old English Desired.
Win A prosperous friend. The feminine form of Edwin.
Winda Swahili hunt
Winema Native American A female chief.
Winifred Teutonic/Welsh Teutonic: A peaceful friend. Welsh: Joyful peace
.
Winnie A prosperous friend. The feminine form of Edwin.
Winona Native American The firstborn daughter.
Winsome English Pleasant and attractive.
Winter Old English Born in the winter months. A boy or girl's name.
Wren Old English A tiny bird. A boy or girl's name.
Wyanet Native American Beautiful.
Wylie Old English Wily or beguiling. A boy or girl's name.
Wynfled Anglo-Saxon
Wynne Cornish/Welsh Fair, or blessed. Also a diminutive of Winifred.
Wynona Native American The firstborn daughter.
Wyuna Aboriginal Clear.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with X
Xandy Greek protector of man
Xanthe Greek Yellow, bright or golden-haired.
Xaquelina Galician
Xaviera Arabic/Spanish Arabic: Brilliant, bright. Spanish: Of the new h
ouse. Feminine form of Xavier.
Xenia Greek Hospitable, welcoming.
Xenobia Greek
Ximena Greek/Hebrew Greek: A heroine. Hebrew: He heard.
Xiomara Spanish Xiomy
Xuxa Spanish A Queen or ruler. Feminine form of Xerxes.
Xylia Spanish A Queen or ruler. Feminine form of Xerxes.
Xylia Greek wood dweller
Xylona Greek from the forest
Xyza Gothic by the sea
Baby Girl Names Beginning with Y
Yachi Japanese Eight thousand. A number name.
Yachne Hebrew gracious
Yael Hebrew A wild goat. A boy or girl's name.
Yaffa Hebrew Beautiful.
Yaffah Hebrew Beautiful.
Yaksha Hindu a sister of Daksha
Yamini Hindu Yamni
Yamuna Hindi A sacred river.
Yamura Hindu
Yangchen Tibetan/Sherpa The sacred one.
Yani Aboriginal Peace.
Yanira Hebrew
Yara Aboriginal A seagull.
Yaralla Aboriginal A camp.
Yaravi Yari, Yara
Yarmilla Slavic merchant
Yarrah Aboriginal A river red gum.
Yasmeen Persian A fragrant flower.
Yasmin Persian A fragrant flower.
Yasmina Persian A fragrant flower.
Yasmine Persian A fragrant flower.
Yasu Japanese Tranquil.
Yavonna Hebrew
Yayoi Japanese March
Ydel Hebrew praise
Yedda Old English A singer, one with a melodious voice.
Yehudi Hebrew Praise to the Lord or aperson from Judah. A boy or girl's name.
Yehudit Jewish A modern form of Judith.
Yejide Yoruba image of her mother
Yelena Russian The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor a
nd Ellen.
Yeliz Turkish
Yemena Hebrew
Yenene Miwok Indian wizard poisoning a sleeping person
Yesmina Hebrew right hand, strength
Yetta Old English/German To give. Also a diminutive of the name Henrietta
.
Yeva Russian live-giving
Yevon Hebrew
Yindi Aboriginal The sun.
Ylwa Scandinavian she-wolf
Ynes Spanish Pure, chaste. Forms of the girl's name Agnes.
Ynez Spanish Pure, chaste. Forms of the girl's name Agnes.
Yogini Hindu
Yogita Hindu
Yoko Japanese Positive.
Yolanda Greek/Old French A violet flower. Also see Violet and Iol
anthe.
Yomaris Spanish I am the sun
Yon Korean A lotus blossom.
Yona Hebrew/Native American Hebrew: A dove. Native American: A bear. A boy o
r girl's name.
Yoninah Hebrew dove
Yooralla Aboriginal Love.
Yootha Thirsty.
Yori Japanese Trustworthy.
Yoshi Japanese Good.
Yoshiko Japanese child of Yoshi
Yovela Hebrew Rejoicing.
Yrsa Scandinavian
Ysabel A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Yseult The fair one.
Ysobel Spanish A form of Elizabeth, meaning consecrated to God.
Ysolda The fair one.
Ysolde The fair one.
Ytha Thirsty.
Yukako Japanese child of Yuka
Yukiko Japanese child of Yuki
Yumako Japanese child of Yuma
Yumi Japanese beauty
Yumiko Japanese child of Yumi
Yungara Aboriginal A wife.
Yuri Aboriginal/Japanese/Russian Aboriginal: To hear. Also the Russian fo
rm of George. A boy or girl's name.
Yuriko Japanese child of Yuri
Yusra Arabic The prosperous one.
Yutsuko Japanese child of Yutso
Yvette French From the name Yvonne. The feminine form of Yves. The little arch
er.
Yvonne French/Greek French: An archer. Greek: The wood of the Yew tree.
Baby Girl Names Beginning with Z
Zabrina A legendary character.
Zada Arabic The lucky one.
Zagir Armenian A flower.
Zagros sweet, feminine
Zahara Arabic/Hebrew Arabic: A blossom or flower. Hebrew: The bright dawn. Al
so see Sarah.
Zahava Hebrew Golden.
Zahra Arabic/Hebrew Arabic: A blossom or flower. Hebrew: The bright dawn. Al
so see Sarah.
Zaida Arabic fortunate one
Zaira Arabic rose
Zakia Hebrew bright, pure
Zalia Hebrew
Zalika Arabic/Swahili Well-born.
Zaltana Native American high mountain
Zama Latin came from Zama
Zambda Hebrew meditation
Zan Hebrew Zanette
Zana
Zandra The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander.
Also see Alexis.
Zane Hebrew God is gracious. A boy or girl's name.
Zaneta Hebrew The grace of God.
Zanita Greek long teeth
Zankhana Hindu
Zanna English Alilly. A modern short form of Suzanna.
Zara Arabic/Hebrew Arabic: A blossom or flower. Hebrew: The bright dawn. Al
so see Sarah.
Zaria Helped by God. A boy or girl's name.
Zarifa Arabic Graceful.
Zarna Hindu
Zavanna From the grasslands or open plains.
Zayit Hebrew
Zaylin Zayla, Aylin
Zaza Hebrew, Arabic movement, flowery
Zdenka Czech one from Sidon, a winding sheet
Zea Latin Ripened grain.
Zeanes Hebrew
Zebina Greek one who is gifted
Zee Hebrew Zeela, Zella, Zelmora, Zelnora
Zeeba unknown
Zehava Hebrew golden
Zeitia Galician
Zelah Hebrew A side. Also a Cornish placename.
Zelda The grey battle heroine. From the name Griselda. Made famous by
the wife of American writer F Scott Fitzgerald.
Zelena Greek The goddess of the moon.
Zelenka Czech little innocent one
Zelia Greek Zealous, devoted to one's duty.
Zelinda Old German shield of victory
Zelma A divine helmet. From the name Anselma. Also see Salima.
Zelpha Hebrew Zilpha
Zena Scottish The defender, or helper of mankind. Shortened form of Al
exina (See Alexandra). Also see Zenobia.
Zenaide Greek one who has devoted his life to God
Zenda Persian A sacred woman.
Zenia Greek hospitable
Zenith Arabic The highest point.
Zennor Cornish The name of a village. A boy or girl's name.
Zenobia Greek Given life by Zeus.
Zephyrine Greek A breeze, the west wind.
Zera Greek seeds
Zerlina Teutonic Serene beauty.
Zerlinda Hebrew beautiful dawn
Zeruah Hebrew
Zethel Hebrew
Zeva Greek A sword.
Zevida Hebrew gift
Zhalore Hebrew
Zia Arabic Splendour or ripened grain. A boy or girl's name.
Ziahon Hebrew
Ziazan Armenian rainbow
Zigana Hungarian gypsy girl
Zila Hebrew shadow
Zilia Aragonese
Zillah Hebrew Shade or a shadow. A biblical name.
Zilli my shadow Zili
Zina African name
Zinaida Greek of Zeus
Zinnia Latin From the flower.
Ziona Hebrew a sign
Zippora Hebrew A little bird, a sparrow. A biblical name.
Zisel Hebrew sweet
Zita Italian The name of a 13th-century Tuscan saint. Also a diminuti
ve of Rosita (See Rosa).
Ziva Hebrew Brightness.
Zizi Hungarian dedicated to God
Zoe Greek Life.
Zoey Greek Life.
Zofeya Hebrew God sees.
Zofia Polish Wisdom.
Zohra Arabic Blooming.
Zoila child
Zola Life.
Zoleen Hebrew
Zona Latin prostitute
Zonda Hebrew
Zora Slavonic Dawn.
Zosia Polish Wisdom.
Zosima Greek lively
Zotia Polish one with wisdom
Zsa-Zsa Hungarian A Lily. From the name Susan.
Zula Hebrew
Zuleika Persian Brilliant beauty.
Zulema Arabic/Hebrew Peace.
Zuri Swahili Beautiful.
Zuriaa Basque
Zuza Czech graceful lily
Zuzana Czech A lily. Also see Susan.
Zuzanna Polish A lily. Also see Susan.
Meanings Behind Baby Names
Meaning Behind Names
Baby name meaning and origin often influences how a parent names his or her chil
d, so if youre curious to find out the meaning behind names you are considering f
or your new bundle of joy, youll find over 150 of the most popular baby names in
America today.
Aaron - From the Hebrew name Aharon, of unknown Egyptian origin. Perhaps also a
Hebrew derivation meaning "high mountain" or "exalted." Aaron was Moses older bro
ther in the Old Testament, and the first high priest of the Israelites.
Abigail - From the Hebrew name Avigayil meaning "my father is joy." This is Naba
ls wifes name in the Old Testament whom, after he was killed, became the third wif
e of King David.
Adair - From a Scottish surname which in turn was derived from the first name Ed
gar.
Adam - The Hebrew word for "man." Also possibly derived from the Hebrew 'adam me
aning "to be red," referring to the reddish color of human skin, or from the Ass
yrian adamu meaning "to make."
Adrian - From the name Hadrianus and from the Roman surname Hadrianus, which ind
icated someone "from Hadria" in Latin. Hadria, a town in northern Italy, gave it
s name to the Adriatic Sea.
Aidan Anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhn derived from the old Irish name edn,
a pet form of ed.
Alexander/Alexandra - From the Greek name Alexandros which means "defending men"
derived from Greek alexo "to defend, help" and aner "man".
Alexis - From the Greek name Alexios which means "helper" or "defender," derived
from Greek alexo "to defend, to help".
Alison Short form Alice, and short form of the Old French Adelais, itself a shor
t form of Adalheidis, the modern Adelaide. Alyssa is a common variant.
Amanda An invented name, created in the 17th century by the playwright Colley Ci
bber. He based it on the Latin amanda meaning "lovable."
Amelia This name has two possible origins; from either Amalia, a latinized form
of the Germanic name Amal (meaning "work") or from Emilia. Emilia is derived fro
m the Roman family name Aemilius, which in turn sprung from the Latin aemulus me
aning "rival."
Andrew - From the Greek name Andreas, derived from the Greek aner meaning "man."

Angelina A pet form of the name Angela derived from the medieval Latin masculine
name Angelus . Its root is in the Greek word angelos which means messenger.
Anna (see also Hannah). This is the latinate form of the Hebrew name Channah whi
ch meant "favor" or "grace." Hannah was the mother of Samuel, the prophet in the
Old Testament. The name also appears briefly in the New Testament as that of a
prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah.
Anthony - From the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan orig
in.
Arianna - Means "most holy," and is composed of the Cretan Greek elements ari me
aning "most" and adnos meaning "holy." In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daugh
ter of King Minos. She fell in love with Theseus and helped him to escape the La
byrinth and the Minotaur, only to be abandoned by him.
Ashley Derived from an English surname which originally sprang from a place name
signifying an "ash tree clearing" in Old English. Prior to the 1960s, Ashley wa
s more commonly a boys name whereas today it is predominantly given to girls.
Audrey - From the Old English elements meaning noble" and "strength," Audrey was
also a 6th-century saint who was killed by a tumor on her neck. Shakespeare also
named one of his characters in the comedy 'As You Like It.'
Austin - From a surname which is in essence a contraction of the longer name Aug
ustine. A city in Texas bears this name.
Autumn A popular girls name in modern times, it simply signifies autumn from the
name of the season, derived from autumnus in Latin.
Ava - From the Hebrew name Chavvah. The Hebrew word chavah "to breathe" or the r
elated word chayah "to live" is related. In Persian, the name is related to eith
er the words for "sound" or "water."
Benjamin - From the Hebrew name Binyamin which means "son of the south" or "son
of the right hand." The Old Testament tells the story of Benjamin, the twelfth a
nd youngest son of Jacob and the founder of one of the southern tribes of the He
brews.
Blake - Of Old English origins, from a surname derived from the word blaec black o
r a related Old English word meaning pale.
Brandon - From a surname derived from a place name that indicated a "hill covere
d with broom" in Old English. It is sometimes also used as a variation of Brenda
n.
Brian - Possibly related to the Old Celtic bre meaning "hill" or, by extension,
"high, noble." Of historic significance is the Irish king Brian Boru, who thwart
ed the Vikings attempts to conquer Ireland in the 11th century. He was victorious
in the Battle of Clontarf, but was ultimately slain.
Brianna - (see Brian)
Brooke From an English surname denoting someone who lived near a brook.
Caleb - Means "dog" in Hebrew. Caleb is the name of one of the twelve spies desc
ribed in the Old Testament as having been sent by Moses into Israel. Of all the
Israelites who left Egypt with Moses, Caleb and Joshua were the only ones who li
ved to see the promised land.
Cameron - From a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" from Gaelic cam "crooke
d" and srn "nose." The Camerons were one of the great Scottish Highland clans.
Carter - From a surname which meant "one who uses a cart" in Middle English.
Caroline - (see Charles)
Charles - The Germanic name Karl, derived from a Germanic word meaning "man," is
a possible source of this name. However, alternative theories have been postula
ted, one of which assumes that the name is derived from the common Germanic heri
meaning "army, warrior."
Chase - From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Old French, originally used duri
ng sport as a nickname for a huntsman.
Chloe A springtime name signifying "green shoot" in Greek, often used to refer t
o the Greek goddess Demeter. Paul also mentions the name in one of his epistles
in the New Testament.
Christian - From a medieval Latin name used to indicate Christians, the follower
s of Christ. In medieval England this was also used as a feminine name.
Christopher - Means "bearing Christ," derived from Late Greek Christos combined
with phero "to bear, to carry." Christopher was the legendary saint who carried
the young Jesus across a river and is typically referred to as the patron saint
of travellers.
Claire - Medieval name derived from Latin clarus "clear, bright, famous." Histor
y tells of Saint Clare, a devout follower of Saint Francis of Assisi born of a w
ealthy family, who left her riches to found the order of nuns known as the Poor
Clares. Also, Clare was the name of an Irish county named for the Norman invader
Richard de Clare (commonly known by his nickname Strongbow), whose surname is d
erived from an English river.
Cody - From the Gaelic surname Mac da, which means "son of Otto."
Cole - From a surname meaning "black" in Old English.
Colin - Medieval pet form of Nicholas.
Connor - From the Gaelic name Conchobhar which means "dog lover" or "wolf lover.
" Connor was the name of an early king of Ulster who lives on in Irish legends t
hat tell of his tragic desire for Deirdre.
Daniel - From the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning "God is my judge." Daniel was a H
ebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. He
lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon, where he served in the court of t
he king, rising to prominence by interpreting the king's dreams. The Book of Dan
iel also presents his four visions of the end of the world.
David This name may be derived from the Hebrew dvd meaning "beloved." David was
the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC. S
everal stories about him are told in the Old Testament, including his defeat of
Goliath, a giant Philistine. Jesus was supposedly a descendant of David.
Destiny - Means simply "destiny, fate" from the English word, which is ultimatel
y from the Latin verb destinare "to determine," a derivative of stare "to stand.
"
Diana - Probably of old Indo-European roots meaning "heavenly, divine," and rela
ted to dyeus (Zeus). In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the moon, hunt
ing, forests, and childbirth. In Greek mythology, she is often identified with t
he goddess Artemis.
Dominic - From the late Latin name Dominicus meaning "of the Lord." Traditionall
y, this name was given to children born on Sunday. The 13th-century founder of t
he Dominican order of friars, himself a saint, bore this name.
Dylan - From the Welsh elements dy "great" and llanw "sea." In Welsh mythology,
Dylan was a god of the sea, the son of Aranrhod. He was accidentally slain by hi
s uncle Govannon.
Edward Means rich guard, derived from the Old English elements ead rich, blessed and
weard guard.
Elijah This name is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyyahu meaning "my God is Yah
weh." Elijah was a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century BC, during the reign of Kin
g Ahab and his queen, Jezebel. The two Books of Kings in the Old Testament tell
of his adventures, the culmination of which has him being carried up to heaven i
n a chariot of fire.
Elizabeth - From Elisabet, the Greek form of the Hebrew name 'Elisheva' meaning
"my God is an oath" or perhaps "my God is abundance." In the Old Testament, Eli
sheba is Aarons wife. In the New Testament, Elizabeth is the mother of John the B
aptist.
Ella - Related to the name Helen, and derived from the Greek Helene, probably f
rom the Greek word for "torch" or possibly from selene "moon." In Greek mytholog
y, Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda, whose kidnapping by Paris was the ca
use of the Trojan War.
Emma A popular name in modern times, this name is derived from the Germanic erme
n meaning "whole" or "universal."
Ethan - Means "solid, enduring" in Hebrew. A wise man in the Old Testament bears
this name.
Evan - Anglicized form of Iefan, a Welsh form of John. It can also be used as a
short form of the name Evangelos.
Evelyn Derived from the name Aveline, an Old French pet form of Avila, Evelyn is
itself a pet form of the Germanic name Ava. This name was brought into Britain
by the Normans.
Faith - Simply means "faith" from the English word, ultimately from Latin fidere
, "to trust." The Puritans favored this name as one of the virtue names, thus co
ntributing to its popularity.
Gabriel - From the Hebrew name Gavri'el which signifies "strong man of God." In
Hebrew tradition, Gabriel is one of the seven archangels. Appearing in both the
Old Testament and the New Testament, Gabriel serves as the herald of the births
of John to Zechariah and of Jesus to Mary. According to Islamic tradition, he wa
s the angel who dictated the Koran to Mohammad.
Gabrielle - (see Gabriel)
Gavin A late medieval form of Gawain, possibly from the Welsh name Gwalchgwyn wh
ich signifies a "white hawk." Sir Gawain was one of the knights of the Round Tab
le in Arthurian legends. The 14th-century romantic poem 'Sir Gawain and the Gree
n Knight' tells of Gawains prowess in battle, beheading the Green Knight in indiv
idual combat.
Grace Coming from the English word "grace," the name is ultimately derived from
the Latin gratia.
Hailey Derived from an English surname. The surname was in turn derived from the
name of a town in England, a town near a "hay clearing" from Old English heg "h
ay" and leah "clearing."
Hannah - (see Anna)
Hayden Taken from a surname meaning "hay valley," which was the compounded Old E
nglish heg "hay" and denu "valley."
Hope - Meaning simply "hope" from the English word, the origins are in the Old E
nglish hopian. This name was first popularized by the Puritans.
Hunter - From an occupational surname meaning "hunter" in Old English.
Isaac - From the Hebrew name Yitzchaq which meant "he laughs." In the Old Testam
ent, Isaac was the son of Abraham and the father of both Jacob and Esau.
Isabella - (see Elizabeth) Latinate form of Elizabeth.
Jack - Derived from Jackin (and previously, Jankin), a medieval pet form of John
.
Jacob - From the Latin Jacobus, which was in turn derived from the Greek Iakobos
, which was further derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. In the Old Testament,
Jacob, who was later called Israel, is the root of the twelve tribes of Israel.
He was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the father of the twelve founders of the
twelve tribes. It was told that Isaac was born holding his twin brother Esau's
heel, and his name in fact means "holder of the heel." Some believe that it is i
n fact derived from a hypothetical name like Ya'aqov'el meaning "may God protect
."
Jade - Simply refers to the stone of the same name, one that is often used in ca
rvings. It is probably derived from the Spanish (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(s
tone of the) colic." It was commonly believed that jade could cure colic.
James The English form of the late Latin Jacomus, which was derived from the Gre
ek Iakobos, and the form of Ya'aqov (modern Jacob) present in the New Testament.
This is the name of two apostles in the New Testament. The first was Saint Jame
s the Greater, brother of the apostle John, who was later beheaded by Herod Agri
ppa in the Book of Acts. The second apostle was James the Lesser, son of Alphaeu
s. Another James (known as James the Just) is also mentioned in the Bible as bei
ng the brother of Jesus.
Jasmine - From the Persian Yasmin, the name of a climbing plant with fragrant fl
owers which is used for making perfumes.
Jason - From the Greek name Iason, which was derived from the Greek iasthai "to
heal." In Greek legend, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts. He went in search
of the Golden Fleece in order to win back his kingdom from his uncle Pelias. In
between adventures, he married the sorceress Medea, who helped him gain the fle
ece and kill his uncle. When he fell in love with another woman, Medea turned ag
ainst him. Jason is also used in Acts in the New Testament as a translation of t
he Hebrew name Joshua.
Jennifer - From a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (modern Guinevere).
Jeremiah Taken from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu which meant "Yahweh has uplifted."
One of the major Old Testament prophets who bore this name was author of the B
ook of Jeremiah and (it is commonly believed) the Book of Lamentations. He witne
ssed the destruction of Jerusalem in the 6th century BC.
Jesse - From the Hebrew name Yishay which possibly meant "gift." Jesse was the
father of King David in the Old Testament.
Jessica - Shakespeare used this name in his play The Merchant of Venice, for the
daughter of Shylock. It is most likely based on the biblical name Yiskah. The H
ebrew biblical name of a minor character in Genesis, meant "Yahweh beholds." Jes
sica is sometimes used as a feminine form of Jesse.
Jocelyn Derived from a surname originally taken from the Norman French name Josc
elin, itself derived from the Germanic name Gautelen, which was the name of a Ge
rmanic tribe, the Gauts.
John The English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ioannes, whi
ch was derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan which meant "Yahweh is gracious." T
his names consistent popularity is due to two New Testament characters, both of w
hom were highly revered saints. John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod Antipas a
nd the apostle John was supposedly the author of the fourth Gospel and Revelatio
n.
Jordan Taken from the name of a river flowing between the countries of Jordan an
d Israel. The river's name in Hebrew is Yarden, and it is derived from yarad mea
ning to "descend" or "flow down." John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in the
waters of the river Jordan, and it became popular as a personal name after crusa
ders brought back water from the river with which to baptize their children.
Joseph - From the Latin Iosephus, derived from the Greek Iosephos, which in turn
came from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning "he will add." In the Old Testament, Jo
seph is the eleventh son of Jacob. Since he was his fathers favorite son, his jea
lous older brothers sent him to Egypt and told their father that he had died. In
Egypt, Joseph became one of the pharaohs advisors and eventually reconciled with
his brothers when they came to Egypt during a famine. In the New Testament, Jos
eph was Marys husband and then there was Joseph of Arimathea.
Joshua - From the Hebrew name Yehoshu'a which meant "Yahweh is salvation." In th
e Old Testament, Moses sent Joshua into Canaan as one of twelve spies. After Mos
es died, Joshua succeeded him as leader of the Israelites. The name Jesus is der
ived from this name.
Julia The latinate feminine form of Julius, from a Roman family name possibly de
rived from Greek ioulos "downy-bearded." It could also be related to the Roman g
od Jupiter. The Roman family that bore this name was a prominent patrician famil
y who claimed to descend from the mythological Julus, son of Aeneas. The most no
table member was Gaius Julius Caesar, ruler of the Roman Republic and skillful m
ilitary leader who adeptly increased the borders of the Republic into Gaul befor
e being stabbed to death in the senate. Popes, saints and martyrs have all borne
this name as well as a character in Shakespeares comedy The Two Gentlemen of Ver
ona.
Justin - From the Roman name Justinus, which was derived from the Roman family n
ame Justus meaning just in Latin. This name belonged to several early saints inclu
ding Justin Martyr, a Christian philosopher beheaded in Rome in the 2nd century.
Kaitlyn - (variant of Katherine)
Katherine - From the Greek name Aikaterine but of debatable etymology. It could
possibly be derived from the earlier Greek name Hekaterine, which sprang from he
kateros and signified "each of the two." Alternatively, it could derive from the
name of the goddess Hecate or it could be related to the Greek word aikia meani
ng "torture." Finally, it could be from a Coptic name meaning "my consecration o
f your name." The Romans associated this name with the Greek word katharos or "p
ure" and changed their spelling from Katerina to Katharina to reflect the associ
ation. This name belonged to a 4th-century saint and martyr from Alexandria who
was tortured on the famous Catherine wheel and to Catherine of Siena, a 14th-cen
tury mystic and saint.
Kayla - Yiddish form of the feminine name Kelila which means "crown of laurel" i
n Hebrew. Possibly also related to Katherine.
Kevin This anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhn is derived from the older Ir
ish Coemgen, which was composed of the Old Irish words coem "kind, gentle, hands
ome" and gein "birth." Saint Caoimhn, the patron saint of Dublin, also establishe
d a monastery in Glendalough, Ireland, in the 6th century.
Kimberly - From the name of a city in South Africa originally named for Lord Kim
berley, it is ultimately derived from a surname meaning "land belonging to Cyneb
urga" in Old English. Cyneburga means "royal fortress" from the Old English word
s cyne "royal" and burg "fortress." Saint Cyneburga, the daughter of the king of
Mercia, founded an abbey in Gloucester in the 7th century.
Landon - From a surname derived from an Old English place name meaning "long hil
l" and thus signifying a ridge, also.
Lauren This feminine form of Laurence was derived from the Roman family name Lau
rentius, which meant "of Laurentum." Laurentum was a city in ancient Italy, its
name probably derived from the Latin word laurus or "laurel." Saint Laurence was
a 3rd-century Roman deacon and martyr. It is told that he was roasted alive on
a gridiron because when he was ordered to hand over the church's treasures, he p
resented the poor and sickly.
Leah - From the Hebrew name Le'ah and from the Hebrew word le'ah meaning "weary.
" It could also mean either ruler or "mistress" in Assyrian. In the Old Testament,
Leah was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of seven of his children.
Lily Indicating simply the flower "lily," which is a flower symbolic of purity.
The word is ultimately derived from Latin lilium.
Logan - From a surname originating from a Scottish place name that meant "little
hollow" in Scottish Gaelic.
Luke - From the Greek name Loukas which indicated someone "from Lucania." Histor
ically, Lucania was one of the Italian regions. Saint Luke was the author of the
third Gospel and Acts in the New Testament and was also a doctor who accompanie
d Saint Paul on his travels.
Mackenzie - From the Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, which means "son of Coinneach.
" Coinneach is an Irish name that means "handsome."
Madison - From an English surname meaning "son of Maud."
Makayla The feminine form of Michael, also a variant of Michaela.
Maria The traditional English form of Maria is the Latin form of the New Testame
nt Greek names Mariam or Maria, from the Hebrew name Miryam. The exact meaning i
s not known for certain, but several theories include wished for children, "sea of
bitterness," and "rebelliousness." The most likely theory is that of an Egypti
an origin, perhaps as a derivation of mry "beloved" or mr "love." Several New Te
stament characters bear this name, most significantly Mary the virgin mother of
Jesus, and Mary Magdalene.
Mariah - Variant of Maria.
Marissa - Elaborated variant of Maria.
Mason - From an Old French surname meaning "stoneworker," ultimately derived fro
m the Germanic and similar to the Old English macian "to make."
Matthew The English form of Matthaios was originally a Greek form of the Hebrew
name Mattityahu which meant "gift of Yahweh." Saint Matthew, also called Levi, w
as one of the twelve apostles. It is said that he authored the first Gospel in t
he New Testament.
Maya - Means "illusion" in Sanskrit. In Buddhist tradition, Buddhas mother, Siddh
artha Gautama bears this name. This is also another name of the Hindu goddess Du
rga. The name is also derived from the Hebrew word mayim "water".
Megan The welsh pet form of Margaret, Megan is derived from the Latin Margarita,
which in turn is derived from the Greek margarites meaning "pearl," probably b
orrowed from Sanskrit. Saint Margaret, the patron saint of expectant mothers, wa
s martyred at Antioch in the 4th century.
Melanie - From the Greek word melaina meaning "black, dark. In the 5th century, a
Roman saint who gave all her wealth to charity bore this name.
Melissa - Meaning "bee" in Greek, this was the name of a nymph that cared for yo
ung Zeus in Greek mythology. It is also the name of the fairy who helps Rogero e
scape from the witch Alcina in Ludovico Ariosto's poem Orlando Furioso.
Mia - Danish and Swedish pet form of Maria.
Michael - From the Hebrew name Mika'el which meant "who is like God." One of the
seven archangels in Hebrew tradition bears this name. It is the name of the onl
y one of these archangels identified as such in the Bible. In the New Testament
Book of Revelation, the archangel Michael is portrayed as the leader of heaven's
armies; thus he is considered the patron saint of soldiers.
Michelle In French, the feminine form of Michael.
Morgan - From the Old Welsh masculine name Morcant, which was possibly derived f
rom the Welsh words mor "sea" and cant "circle." In its feminine form it was giv
en by Geoffrey of Monmouth to the sorceress Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend.
Natalie - From the late Latin name Natalia, which indicated "Christmas Day" deri
ved from the Latin natale domini.
Nathan - Means "giver" in Hebrew and in the Old Testament it is the name of both
a prophet and a son of King David. It can also serve as an abbreviated version
of the names Jonathan or Nathanael.
Nicholas - From the Greek name Nikolaos which meant "victory of the people," thi
s name is composed of two Greek elements: nike meaning "victory" and laos meanin
g "people." Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop from Anatolia, saved a poor mans
daughters from lives of prostitution. This name is also associated with Santa C
laus (from the Dutch Sinterklaas), the bringer of Christmas presents to children
. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of both Russia and Greece, as well as child
ren, sailors and merchants.
Noah - Derived from the Hebrew name Noach meaning "rest, comfort." In the Old Te
stament, Noah was the legendary builder of the ark, a magnificent vessel which a
llowed him, his family, and two animals of each species to survive the Great Flo
od.
Olivia A Norman French form of a Germanic name, Olivia may possibly spring from
the name Alfihar meaning "elf army." The spelling was altered due to association
with the Latin word oliva meaning "olive tree." Shakespeare gave the name to a
character in his comedy Twelfth Night and may have based it on the name Oliver
or on the Latin meaning of olive tree. In the play, Olivia is a noblewoman wooed
by Duke Orsino but instead of falling in love with him, she falls in love with
his messenger, Cesario.
Owen Several theories surround the origin of this name. It may be a Welsh form o
f Eugene or it could be derived from either of the Welsh elements oen meaning "l
amb" or eoghunn "youth." It may even be related to Esos, a Celtic god. In Arthur
ian legend, Owain (also known as Yvain) was one of the knights of the Round Tabl
e. He was King Uriens son and the slayer of the Knight of the Fountain.
Peter This name is derived from the Greek petros meaning "stone." In most versio
ns of the New Testament, it is the translation of the name Cephas (which means "
stone" in Aramaic). Jesus gave this name to the apostle Simon, the most prominen
t of the apostles during Jesus's ministry. Simon Peter is considered by some to
have been the first pope.
Rachel - Means "ewe" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, she was the favorite wife
of Jacob and mother to both Joseph and Benjamin.
Rebecca - From the Hebrew name Rivqah which possibly meant "a snare," it may als
o be derived from an Aramaic name. This was the name of Isaacs wife as well as th
at of the mother of both Esau and Jacob in the Old Testament.
Richard Meaning "brave power," this name is derived from the Germanic elements r
ic "power, rule" and hard meaning "brave, hardy." This name was introduced into
Britain by the Normans.
Riley - From a surname originally derived from a place name signifying a "rye cl
earing" in Old English.
Robert - Meaning "bright fame," this name is derived from the Germanic elements
hrod "fame" and beraht "bright." This name was introduced to Britain by the Norm
ans. Three kings of Scotland bore this name, including Robert the Bruce who rega
ined Scottish independence from England in the 14th century.
Ryan Taken from an Irish surname derived from Riain which indicated a "descenden
t of Rian." The given name Rian most likely means "little king" from the Irish r
"king" and a diminutive suffix).
Samantha - Perhaps intended as a feminine form of Samuel by adding the popular n
ame suffix antha, it is sometimes thought to mean "listener" in Aramaic. It is a
lso possibly from the Hebrew name Shemu'el which meaning either "name of God" or
"God has heard. Samuel was the last of the ruling judges in the Old Testament. H
e anointed Saul as the first king of Israel, and later anointed David.
Sarah - Meaning princess or "lady" in Hebrew, this was the name of Abrahams wife in
the Old Testament. At the age of 90, she became the mother of Isaac. Originally
her name was Saray, but God changed it in the Book of Genesis.
Savannah - Meaning simply "savannah" from the English word for the large grassy
plain, this name is ultimately derived from the Taino Native American word zaban
a.
Seth In Hebrew, this name means "placed" or "appointed. The name is derived from
Sethos, the Greek variation of the Egyptian Sutekh or Set, which possibly meant
"pillar" or "dazzle." Set was also the evil Egyptian god of chaos and the desert
who is credited with slaying Osiris. Osiris' son Horus eventually defeats Set a
nd banishes him to the desert. In the Old Testament, Seth was the third son of A
dam and Eve and the forefather of the human race.
Sophia - Means "wisdom" in Greek. This was the name of an early, possibly mythic
al, saint who died of grief after her three daughters were martyred.
Stephanie - Feminine form of Stephen.
Stephen - From the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown." Acts in the New Testame
nt tells of Saint Stephen, an early Christian martyr who was stoned to death. An
other Saint Stephen is the patron saint of Hungary, the first Christian king of
that country who lived during the 10th century.
Sydney - A city in Australia bears this name. It is either from a contracted for
m of Saint Denis (a French place name) or from an Old English surname which mean
t "wide island."
Taylor - Derived from the Middle English taillour meaning tailor or "cutter of clo
th." Originally this was an occupational surname denoting a tailor.
Timothy An Americanization of the Greek name Timotheos meaning "honouring God,"
which was derived from timao "to honour" and theos "god." Saint Timothy was one
of Pauls companions during the latters missionary journeys and was the recipient o
f two of Paul's epistles featured in the New Testament. It is told that he was m
artyred at Ephesus after protesting the worship of Artemis.
Thomas Derived from the Greek form of the Aramaic name Te'oma which meant "twin.
" In the New Testament, the apostle Thomas doubts the resurrected Jesus. It is t
old that he was martyred in India.
Trinity A name derived from the English word trinity, used to symbolize the Chri
stian belief that God appears in one of three states of being: Father, Son and H
oly Spirit.
Tristan - From the Celtic name Drystan, which was probably derived from drest me
aning "riot" or "tumult". It is sometimes associated with Latin tristis meaning
"sad." In Celtic legend, Tristan was sent to Ireland in order to fetch Isolde, t
he future bride of King Mark of Cornwall. Instead, Tristan and Isolde wind up fa
lling in love.
Tyler - From an occupational surname meaning "tiler of roofs" in Old English.
Valerie - Feminine form of the Latin name Valerius, a Roman family name derived
from the Latin valere "to be strong." Several early saints bore this name.
Vanessa An invented name created by author Jonathan Swift. He essentially rearra
nged the initial syllables of the first and last name of his close friend Esther
Vanhomrigh. Vanessa later became the name of a genus of butterfly.
Victoria - Meaning "victory" in Latin, since Victoria was the Roman goddess of v
ictory.
William - From the Germanic name Wilhelm, which was composed of the elements wil
"will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection." The name was introduced to Britai
n by the Normans.
Xavier - Derived from the Basque place name Etxabier meaning "the new house."
Zachary Taken from the Hebrew name Zekaryah which meant Yahweh remembers." Zecha
riah was a minor prophet of the Old Testament and author of the Book of Zecharia
h. The name also belongs to John the Baptists father in the New Testament.

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