|
Aaliyah |
AH-lee-ah |
Variation of Aleyah: Exalted Highest social standing
(Muslim) |
|
Abbey |
AB-ee |
Variation of Abigail: Fathers joy, Gives joy (Hebrew) |
|
Abbie |
AB-ee |
Variation of Abigail: Fathers joy, Gives joy (Hebrew) |
|
Abby |
AB-ee |
Variation of Abigail: Fathers joy, Gives joy (Hebrew) |
|
Abigail |
AB-i-gayl |
Father's joy, Gives joy (Hebrew) |
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Ada |
|
Beautiful, Ornament (Hebrew) |
|
Addie |
AD-ee |
Variation of Adelaide: Nobility (French) |
|
Addison |
AD-i-sun |
Son of Adam (English) |
|
Adelaide |
AD-e-layd |
Nobility (French) |
|
Adele |
a-DEL |
Good humor, Of the nobility Noble (French) |
|
Adeline |
a-du-LEEN |
Noble (German) |
|
Adriana |
ahd-RYAH-nah |
Dark (Italian) |
|
Adrianna |
ayd-ree-AN-a |
From Adria, the Adriatic sea region Also means dark
(French) |
|
Adrienne |
ad-ree-EN |
Variation of Adrian: of the Adriatic Sea, dark (Latin) |
|
Agnes |
AG-nes |
Poor, chaste (Greek) |
|
Aileen |
ay-LEEN |
From the green meadow, a Variation of Evelyn Also a
Scottish Variation of the Irish Eileen (Scottish) |
|
Aimee |
e-MAY |
Variation of Amy: Dearly loved (French) |
|
Aisha |
AY-sha |
Lively Woman Life Aisha was the name of the favorite
wife of the prophet Mohammed (Arabic) |
|
Alaina |
a-LAYN-a |
Dear child (Irish) |
|
Alana |
a-LAN-a |
Beautiful Dear child (Irish) |
|
Alanna |
a-LAN-a |
Beautiful Dear child (Irish) |
|
Alberta |
al-BUR-ta |
Bright or noble (Hungarian) |
|
Alejandra |
ah-le-HAHN-drah |
Defender of mankind Variation of Alexander (Spanish) |
|
Alexa |
a-LEK-sa |
Defender of man (Hungarian) |
|
Alexandra |
al-ecks-ANN-dra |
A Variation of Alexander: defender of men (Greek) |
|
Alexandria |
al-eg-ZAN-dree-a |
Defender of man (Latin) |
|
Alexia |
a-LECKS-ee-ah |
Variation of Alexander: Defender of men, helper
Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king
for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named
(Greek) |
|
Alexis |
a-LECKS-is |
Defender or helper (Russian) |
|
Alexus |
a-LEK-sis |
Defender or helper (Russian) |
|
Alice |
AL-is |
Noble humor (German) |
|
Alicia |
a-LEE-sya |
A Latinized Variation of the German Alice, from
Adalheidis nobility (Latin) |
|
Alina |
a-LEE-nah |
Beautiful (Irish) |
|
Alisa |
a-LEE-sa |
Good humor (German) |
|
Alisha |
a-LISH-a |
Variation of Alice (Latin) |
|
Alison |
AL-i-sun |
Divine fame (German) |
|
Alissa |
a-LIS-a |
Noble humor (German) |
|
Aliyah |
ah-LEE-ah |
Exalted Highest social standing (Muslim) |
|
Allie |
AL-ee |
Variation of Alice: Of the nobility From the German
Adalheidis nobility, and the French Adeliz which is a
Variation of Adelaide (English) |
|
Allison |
AL-i-sun |
A 13th century Variation of Alice nobility Now
particularly popular in Scotland (French) |
|
Allyson |
AL-i-sun |
Variation of Alice (English) |
|
Alma |
AL-ma |
Good (Celtic) |
|
Alondra |
ah-LAWN-drah |
Variation of Alexandra: defender of mankind (Spanish) |
|
Alta |
|
a reference to the high grace of Jesus mother Mary
(Spanish) |
|
Althea |
|
Wholesome, to heal (Greek) |
|
Alyce |
AL-is |
Noble humor (German) |
|
Alyson |
AL-i-sun |
Honest (Irish) |
|
Alyssa |
a-LIS-a |
Good humor (German) |
|
Amanda |
a-MAN-da |
Lovable, worthy of love (Latin) |
|
Amber |
AM-bur |
The yellowish resin used in jewelry-making (English) |
|
Amelia |
a-MEE-lee-a |
Defender (German) |
|
Amie |
AY-mee |
Beloved (English) |
|
Amy |
AY-mee |
Beloved (English) |
|
Ana |
ANN-a |
Grace (Hebrew) |
|
Anastasia |
on-a-STAY-see-a |
Reborn (Russian) |
|
Andrea |
ANN-dree-ah |
Variation of Andrew: Brave, Manly Prince Andrew
(English) |
|
Angela |
AHN-ge-lah |
Angel (French) |
|
Angelia |
an-JEL-ee-a |
Angel (Spanish) |
|
Angelica |
an-JEL-i-ka |
Angel, Angelic Italian poet Ariostos Orlando Furioso
deals with the love of Charlemagne's paladin Orlando for
Angelica (Latin) |
|
Angelina |
ann-jill-LEE-na |
An Italian Variation of the Greek Angela angel or
messenger (Italian) |
|
Angeline |
awn-zhe-LEEN |
A French Variation of the Greek Angela angel or
messenger Angel (French) |
|
Angelique |
awn-zhe-LEEK |
Variation of Angelica angelic Angel, Like an angel
(French) |
|
Angie |
AN-jee |
Variation of Angela: Variation of Angel, messenger or
angel In 1535, Italian Saint Angela Merici, founded the
Ursuline order of nuns at Brescia (Greek) |
|
Anita |
ah-NEE-tah |
A Spanish Variation of Ann: graceful, merciful (Spanish) |
|
Ann |
AN |
Variation of Hannah: Favor or grace God has favored me
Prayer (Hebrew) |
|
Anna |
ANN-ah |
Arthur's sister (Arthurian Legend) |
|
Annabelle |
AN-a-bel |
Joy (Gaelic) |
|
Anne |
ANN |
Favor, grace, God has favored me (Hebrew) |
|
Annette |
a-NET |
Grace (Hebrew) |
|
Annie |
AN-ee |
Variation of Ann (English) |
|
Annmarie |
AN-ma-ree |
Gift of God's favor Blend of Ann and Janet (English) |
|
Antoinette |
awn-twaw-NET |
Beyond praise French Variation of Anthony generally
associated with French queen Marie Antoinette, wife of
King Louis XVI, guillotined during the French Revolution
(French) |
|
Antonia |
an-TON-ee-a |
Variation of Anthony: Highly praiseworthy From a Roman
clan name In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was
associated with the Greek anthos flower (English) |
|
April |
AY-pril |
The month April, spring (Latin) |
|
Araceli |
ah-rah-SE-lee |
Altar of heaven (Spanish) |
|
Ariana |
er-ee-AN-a |
Holy one (Greek) |
|
Arianna |
ARR-ee-on-a |
Variation of the Greek Ariadne, very holy (Italian) |
|
Ariel |
AIR-ee-ell |
Lioness of God Biblical name for Jerusalem Used by
Shakespeare for a mischievous spirit in The Tempest
(Hebrew) |
|
Arielle |
er-ee-EL |
Lion of God (French) |
|
Arlene |
ar-LEEN |
An oath (Celtic) |
|
Arline |
ar-LEEN |
An oath (Celtic) |
|
Ashlee |
ASH-lee |
Meadow of ash trees (English) |
|
Ashleigh |
ASH-lee |
Meadow of ash trees (English) |
|
Ashley |
ASH-lee |
Dwells at the ash tree meadow (Anglo) |
|
Ashlyn |
ASH-lin |
Meadow of ash trees (English) |
|
Asia |
AY-zhah |
Lively, The rising sun (Arabic) |
|
Athena |
a-THEE-na |
Goddess of wisdom (Greek) |
|
Aubrey |
AWB-ree |
Rules with elf-wisdom (English) |
|
Audra |
|
Nobility, strength (French) |
|
Audrey |
AWD-ree |
Noble strength (Anglo) |
|
Augusta |
aw-GUS-ta |
Variation of Augustus: Introduced to Britain by the
Hanoverians in the early 18th century, became popular
until the beginning of the 2th century (English) |
|
Aurora |
aw-ROR-a |
Aurora was the mythical Roman goddess of the dawn This
name became very popular after Charles Perrault wrote
the fairy tale The Sleeping Beauty (Latin) |
|
Autumn |
AW-tum |
Born in the fall, The fall season (English) |
|
Ava |
AY-va |
Iniquity (Biblical) |
|
Avery |
AY-vur-ee |
Variation of Avery: Counselor, sage, wise (English) |
|
Avis |
AY-vis |
Refuge in battle (English) |
|
Bailey |
BAY-lee |
Courtyard within castle walls, steward or public
official or given name (English) |
|
Barbara |
BAHR-bahr-a |
Traveler from a foreign land (English) |
|
Beatrice |
BEE-a-tris |
Variation of Beatrix bringer of joy Beatrice was Dante's
guide through Paradise in the Divine Comedy, perhaps
inspired by Beatrice Portinari, Dante's earliest love
(Latin) |
|
Beatriz |
be-ah-TREES |
Brings happiness Brings joy (Spanish) |
|
Becky |
BEK-ee |
Variation of Rebecca (English) |
|
Belinda |
be-LIN-da |
Attractive (Spanish) |
|
Bernadette |
ber-na-DET |
A Variation of Bernard, St Bernadette was a French
peasant girl whose 19th century visions of Virgin Mary
prompted the establishment of the Roman Catholic shrine
at Lourdes. (French) |
|
Bernadine |
BUR-na-deen |
brave as a bear (German) |
|
Bernice |
bur-NEES |
Variation of Berenice: brings of victory (Greek) |
|
Bertha |
BUR-tha |
bright, glorious, fortified enclosure (English) |
|
Bertie |
BUR-tee |
Variation of Bert: industrious, bright, noble (English) |
|
Bessie |
BES-ee |
Variation of Elisabeth: From Elisheba, either oath of
God, or God is satisfaction (Hebrew) |
|
Beth |
BETH |
Variation of Bethany house of poverty (Aramaic) |
|
Bethany |
BETH-a-nee |
Bethany was a New Testament village near Jerusalem where
Jesus visited Mary, Martha and Lazarus Frequently used
as a first name in the 2th century (Hebrew) |
|
Betsy |
BET-see |
Variation of Elisabeth: oath of God, God is satisfaction
(Hebrew) |
|
Bette |
BET |
American (French) |
|
Bettie |
BET-ee |
Devoted to God (Hebrew) |
|
Betty |
BET-ee |
Variation of Elizabeth, My God is plentiful, frequently
used as an independent name since the 18th century US
(English) |
|
Bettye |
BET-ee |
Variation of Elizabeth, My God is plentiful, frequently
used as an independent name since the 18th century US
(English) |
|
Beulah |
|
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Beverly |
BEV-ur-lee |
Woman from the beaver meadow Beaver stream (English) |
|
Bianca |
bee-ON-ka |
White (Latin) |
|
Billie |
BIL-ee |
Billie-jean and Billie Jo (English) |
|
Blanca |
BLAHN-kah |
White, shining A Variation of the French Blanche
(Italian) |
|
Blanche |
BLAWNSH |
White (Latin) |
|
Bobbi |
BAH-bee |
Modern Variation of Roberta and Barbara (English) |
|
Bobbie |
BAH-bee |
Variation of Barbara: barbarous foreign or strange,
traveler from a foreign land In Catholic custom St
Barbara is a protector against fire and lightning
(English) |
|
Bonita |
bah-NEE-ta |
Pretty little one (Spanish) |
|
Bonnie |
BAHN-ee |
Beautiful (Latin) |
|
Brandi |
BRAN-dee |
Variation of Brand fiery beacon (Italian) |
|
Brandie |
BRAN-dee |
Variation of the beverage brandy used as a given name
(English) |
|
Brandy |
BRAN-dee |
The beverage brandy used as a given name (English) |
|
Breanna |
bree-AN-a |
Strong (Celtic) |
|
Brenda |
BREN-da |
Variation of Brendan: Prince, little raven, or beacon on
the hill Some scholars believe Brendan means stinking
hair (Irish) |
|
Brenna |
BREN-na |
Raven (Celtic) |
|
Briana |
bree-AN-a |
She ascends Variation of Brian (English) |
|
Brianna |
bree-AN-a |
She ascends Variation of Brian (English) |
|
Brianne |
bree-AN |
She ascends Variation of Brian (English) |
|
Bridget |
BRIJ-it |
the high one, strength (Irish) |
|
Bridgette |
BRIJ-et |
Strength Mythological Celtic goddess of fire and poetry
(French) |
|
Britney |
BRIT-nee |
Variation for people from Britain (English) |
|
Brittany |
BRIT-nee |
From Britain (Celtic) |
|
Brittney |
BRIT-nee |
Variation for people from Britain (English) |
|
Brooke |
BRUWK |
Water, stream (English) |
|
Brooklyn |
BRUWK-lin |
Water, stream (English) |
|
Bryanna |
bree-ANN-a |
She ascends Variation of Brian (English) |
|
Caitlin |
KAYT-lin |
Variation of the Greek Catherine pure (Greek) |
|
Caitlyn |
KAYT-lin |
Variation of Katherine pure (Irish) |
|
Callie |
KAL-ee |
Lark (English) |
|
Camille |
ka-MEE |
Servant for the temple (Latin) |
|
Camryn |
KAM-rin |
Variation of Cameron bent nose (Scottish) |
|
Candace |
KAN-das |
Candace was an ancient hereditary title used by
Ethiopian queens (English) |
|
Candice |
KAN-dis |
American (Hebrew) |
|
Candy |
KAN-dee |
Variation of Candace: American (Hebrew) |
|
Cara |
KAHR-a |
Dear, beloved Variation of the Italian Cara or the Latin
Carus (Italian) |
|
Carina |
ka-REE-na |
Keel, Little darling (Latin) |
|
Carissa |
ka-RIS-a |
Artistic or giving, Very dear (Latin) |
|
Carla |
KAHR-lah |
Variation of Carl: Variation of the Germanic Variation
of Charles, : a man (German) |
|
Carley |
KAHR-lee |
Variation of Charles: manly (Spanish) |
|
Carly |
KAHR-lee |
Variation of Carl: Variation of the Germanic Variation
of Charles, : a man (German) |
|
Carmela |
kahr-ME-lah |
Fruitful orchard, as Mount Carmel in Palestine (Latin) |
|
Carmella |
kar-MEL-a |
Fruitful orchard, as Mount Carmel in Palestine (Latin) |
|
Carmen |
KAHR-men |
Garden The Spanish Variation of the Hebrew Carmel Bizets
opera Carmen, first performed in 1875 (Spanish) |
|
Carol |
KARE-el |
A Variation of Charles strong or manly Also a Variation
of Caroline Also used as the Variation of Carl joy
(English) |
|
Carole |
kar-OL |
Variation of Carole: The French Variation of the English
Carol, a diminutive of Charles strong (French) |
|
Carolina |
kahr-o-LEE-nah |
Joy Song of happiness Also Variation of Charles: manly
(English) |
|
Caroline |
ka-ro-LEEN |
Variation of Charles: manly (Scottish) |
|
Carolyn |
KER-o-lin |
Joy Song of happiness Also Variation of Charles: manly
(English) |
|
Carrie |
KER-ee |
Variation of Caroline, often used as an independent name
(Italian) |
|
Casandra |
|
Unheeded prophetess In Homers The Iliad Cassandra's
prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded (Spanish) |
|
Cassandra |
ka-SAN-dra |
Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess, daughter of King
Priam This name became popular in medieval Britain, and
fashionable in the US in the mid-2Oth century (English) |
|
Cassidy |
KAS-i-dee |
Clever, Curly-headed (Irish) |
|
Cassie |
KAS-ee |
Purity, unheeded prophetess In Homers The Iliad
Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded
(Greek) |
|
Catherine |
KATH-u-rin |
Innocent (Anglo) |
|
Cathleen |
kath-LEEN |
Pure Clear (Greek) |
|
Cathy |
KATH-ee |
Variation of Catherine: Pure, clear Variation of the
Latin Katharina, Aikaterina (French) |
|
Cecelia |
se-SEE-lee-a |
Blind The blind St Cecilie, patron saint of music, was a
talented musician (Latin) |
|
Cecile |
say-SEEL |
A French Variation of Cecil, derived Variation of
Caecilius, which is coccus blind (French) |
|
Cecilia |
se-SEE-lee-a |
A Variation of Cecil, derived Variation of Caecilius,
which is coccus blind This name was introduced into
Britain by one of the daughters of William the Conqueror
(English) |
|
Celeste |
sel-EST |
Of the heavens, Heavenly (Latin) |
|
Celia |
SEL-ya |
Variation of Caelius: heavenly or of the heavens (Latin) |
|
Chandra |
|
Dignified, Of the moon (Sanskrit) |
|
Chanel |
sha-NEL |
Canal, channel The popular perfume Chanel (French) |
|
Chantel |
shawn-TEL |
Singer To sing Song (French) |
|
Charity |
CHER-i-tee |
Benevolent goodwill and love (English) |
|
Charlene |
shahr-LEEN |
Variation of Charles: man (English) |
|
Charlotte |
SHAHR-laht |
Variation of Charlotte: A Variation of Charles, man or
manly Alternate , tiny and Variation (French) |
|
Charmaine |
shar-MAYN |
Variation of Charles manly Variation of Charmain, one of
Cleopatra's attendants (French) |
|
Chasity |
CHAS-i-tee |
Purity, Innocence (Latin) |
|
Chelsea |
CHEL-see |
Port (Anglo) |
|
Chelsey |
CHEL-see |
Place name, a London district (English) |
|
Cheri |
SHER-ee |
Variation of Cherie Dear one, darling (French) |
|
Cherie |
SHER-ee |
Dear one, darling (French) |
|
Cheryl |
SHER-il |
Variation of Charles (German) |
|
Cheyanne |
SHY-ann |
an Algonquian tribe of the Great Plains and Capital city
of Wyoming (French) |
|
Cheyenne |
shie-AN |
An Algonquian tribe of the Great Plains Capital city of
Wyoming (French) |
|
Chloe |
KLO-ee |
Green herb (Biblical) |
|
Christa |
KRIS-ta |
Anointed one, a Christian (Greek) |
|
Christi |
KRIS-tee |
Variation of Christine Follower of Christ (Irish) |
|
Christie |
|
Variation of Christine Follower of Christ (Scottish) |
|
Christina |
kris-TEEN-a |
Christian (Swedish) |
|
Christine |
krees-TEEN |
Variation of Christina (English) |
|
Christy |
|
Variation of Christine Follower of Christ (Scottish) |
|
Ciara |
KEE-a-ra |
Saint or Dark Variation of Ciaran (Irish) |
|
Ciera |
see-AIR-a |
A angel (American) |
|
Cierra |
see-AIR-a |
Saw (Spanish) |
|
Cindy |
SIN-dee |
Diminutive of Cynthia, Lucinda, and Cinderella (English) |
|
Claire |
KLER |
Clear, bright A Variation of the English Clara British
(French) |
|
Clara |
KLAH-rah |
Bright (French) |
|
Clare |
KLER |
Variation of Claire or Clarice: Bright, shining, gentle
(English) |
|
Clarice |
kla-REES |
Variation of the Latin Clara, bright or clear also a
Variation of Claire or Clarice Bright, shining and
gentle, famous (English) |
|
Clarissa |
kla-RIS-a |
Clear (Italian) |
|
Claudette |
klo-DET |
A Variation of Claud, a Variation of the Latin Claudium
lame French-born American (French) |
|
Claudia |
KLAW-dee-a |
A Variation of Claud, a Variation of the Latin Claudium
lame Claudia was mentioned in the book of Timothy in the
New Testament (French) |
|
Cleo |
KLEE-o |
Variation of Cleopatra and Clotilde, famed 2th century
British jazz singer Cleo Laine (Greek) |
|
Colette |
ko-LET |
Santa Claus is based on this saint (Greek) |
|
Colleen |
KAHL-een |
From an Irish word for girl Australian novelist Colleen
McCullough (Irish) |
|
Connie |
KAHN-ee |
Constancy, steadfastness A Variation of Constance,
sometimes used as an independent name (English) |
|
Constance |
KAHN-stants |
Constancy, steadfastness (English) |
|
Consuelo |
kawn-SWE-lo |
Consolation (Spanish) |
|
Cora |
KOR-a |
girl or maiden (Greek) |
|
Corinne |
ko-REEN |
Maiden (Greek) |
|
Cornelia |
kor-NEE-lee-a |
Variation of Cornelius: Strong willed or wise Cornelius
is sometimes used as a translation of the name
Conchubhar High Desire (Irish) |
|
Corrine |
ko-REEN |
Maiden (Greek) |
|
Cortney |
KORT-nee |
Courtly, courteous (English) |
|
Courtney |
KORT-nee |
Courtly, courteous (English) |
|
Cristal |
KRIS-tal |
Beautiful Christian (Latin) |
|
Cristina |
kree-STEE-nah |
Christian (Swedish) |
|
Crystal |
KRIS-tal |
A jewel name referring to crystal, Variation of
Christiana: Follower of Christ (English) |
|
Cynthia |
SIN-thee-a |
Of Cynthus Cynthia was one of the names of the
mythological moon goddess Artemis, referring to her
birth on Mount Cynthus (Greek) |
|
Daisy |
DAY-zee |
A flower name (English) |
|
Dana |
DAY-na |
A Variation of the Hebrew Daniel, God has judged, God is
judge, or God will judge Also used as a derivative of
the Dane, From Denmark (English) |
|
Daniela |
dan-YELL-a |
God is my judge (Hebrew) |
|
Daniella |
dan-YEL-a |
Variation of Daniel: God has judged, or God is judge The
Old Testament Daniel was a 6th century BC prophet who
miraculously survived the den of lions (Hebrew) |
|
Danielle |
dan-YEL |
Variation of Daniel, God has judged, or God is judge
(French) |
|
Daphne |
DAFF-nee |
Bay tree, laurel tree (Greek) |
|
Darcy |
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Based on a French place named Arcy (English) |
|
Darla |
DAHR-la |
Darling (English) |
|
Darlene |
dar-LEEN |
Darling (English) |
|
Dawn |
DAWN |
Aurora The first appearance of daylight, daybreak Dawn
From the English word dawn (English) |
|
Deana |
dee-AN-a |
From the valley Variation of Diana divine (English) |
|
Deanna |
dee-AN-a |
From the valley Variation of Diana divine (English) |
|
Deanne |
dee-AN |
Variation of Diana divine (English) |
|
Debbie |
DE-bee |
Variation of Deborah: Bee (Hebrew) |
|
Debora |
DE-bo-rah |
Bee (Hebrew) |
|
Deborah |
DEB-er-ah |
Bee Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned
Barak to battle against an army of invaders (Hebrew) |
|
Debra |
DEB-ra |
Variation of Deborah: Bee (Hebrew) |
|
Dee |
DEE |
Variation of any name beginning with D, also frequently
used as an independent name (English) |
|
Deidre |
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Melancholy A Variation of the older name Deirdre In
Celtic legend Deirdre died of a broken heart (Irish) |
|
Deirdre |
DER-dra |
Raging, broken-hearted, or fear The Deirdre of Irish and
Scottish legend committed suicide after her lovers
murder (Irish) |
|
Deja |
DAY-ja |
Variation of Demetria (Greek) |
|
Delaney |
de-LAYN-ee |
Competitors child, from the river Slaney (Irish) |
|
Delia |
DEE-lee-a |
Dark (Welsh) |
|
Della |
DEL-a |
Bright Noble (German) |
|
Delores |
de-LOR-is |
Variation of Dolores sorrows (Latin) |
|
Deloris |
de-LOR-is |
Variation of Dolores sorrows (Latin) |
|
Dena |
|
Avenged (Hebrew) |
|
Denise |
de-NEEZ |
Variation of Dennis: From the Latin Dionysos or
Dionysus, referring to the Greek god of wine (English) |
|
Desiree |
DEZ-er-ay |
Desired The one desired Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress
(French) |
|
Destinee |
DEZ-er-ay |
Certain fortune, fate The mythological Greek god of fate
(English) |
|
Destiny |
DES-ti-nee |
Certain fortune, fate The mythological Greek god of fate
(English) |
|
Diamond |
DIE-mahnd |
Of high value, brilliant The precious diamond stone
(English) |
|
Diana |
DIE-ann-a |
Fertile, God, divine, goddess of fertility and
childbirth (Latin) |
|
Diane |
dee-AN |
Variation of Diana: Fertile God, divine (Latin) |
|
Dianna |
die-AN-a |
Divine Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was
noted for beauty and swiftness, often depicted as a
huntress Also Diana Princess of Wales (French) |
|
Dianne |
dee-AN |
Variation of Diana: Fertile God, divine (Latin) |
|
Dina |
DIE-na |
Avenged Judged and vindicated biblical Dinah, Jacobs
only daughter (Hebrew) |
|
Dixie |
DIK-see |
Dixon line (English) |
|
Dollie |
DAHL-ee |
A vision (Greek) |
|
Dolly |
DAHL-ee |
A vision (Greek) |
|
Dolores |
do-LOR-es |
Sorrow From Maria de los Dolores From (Spanish) |
|
Dominique |
do-mee-NEEK |
Belongs to God Of the Lord Variation of Dominic (Latin) |
|
Dona |
DAHN-a |
Mother goddess (Anglo) |
|
Donna |
DAHN-a |
Lady (Latin) |
|
Dora |
DOR-a |
Variation of Dorothea: Gift of God A vision St Dorothea
was martyred at the beginning of the 4th century (Greek) |
|
Doreen |
DOR-een |
Variation of Doirean, sullen (Irish) |
|
Doris |
DOR-is |
Gift In Greek mythology, the daughter of Oceanus and
mother of the sea-fairy Nereids, also the name of a
district of Greece American (Greek) |
|
Dorothea |
dor-o-THEE-a |
Variation of Dorothy (Danish) |
|
Dorothy |
DOR-o-thee |
Gift from God (English) |
|
Dorthy |
DOR-thee |
Variation of the Greek Dorothy Gift of God (English) |
|
Earlene |
ur-LEEN |
Noble woman (English) |
|
Earline |
ur-LEEN |
Noble woman Variation of Earl (English) |
|
Earnestine |
UR-nes-teen |
Serious, determined (German) |
|
Ebony |
EB-u-nee |
Black (Egyptian) |
|
Edith |
EE-dith |
Spoils of war (English) |
|
Edna |
|
Fire (Celtic) |
|
Edwina |
ed-WEEN-a |
Variation of Edwin: Rich in friendship, or wealthy
friend name Eadwine, rich or happy, and friend (English) |
|
Edythe |
|
Spoils of war (English) |
|
Effie |
EF-ee |
Variation of name Euphemia well spoken (English) |
|
Eileen |
ie-LEEN |
Light From the name Eibhlin, derived from Evelyn or
Evelina (Irish) |
|
Elaine |
ee-LAYN |
In Arthurian legend, Elaine was mother to Sir Lancelot's
son Galahad (Arthurian Legend) |
|
Eleanor |
EL-en-or |
Variation of Helen introduced into Britain in twelfth
century AD by King Henry II's wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine
(French) |
|
Eleanore |
EL-en-or |
Light (Greek) |
|
Elena |
a-LAY-na |
Shining light, or bright one A Variation of the Greek
Helen (Italian) |
|
Elinor |
EL-in-or |
A Variation of Eleanor: Elinor was one of the heroines
in Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility (French) |
|
Elisa |
a-LEE-sa |
Consecrated to God Variation of Elisabeth (French) |
|
Elisabeth |
ee-LIZ-a-beth |
Consecrated to God The usual spelling of Elizabeth in
Continental Europe (French) |
|
Elise |
e-LEES |
Consecrated to God An Variation of Elisabeth, derived
from a French Variation of Elizabeth (French) |
|
Elissa |
a-LIS-sa |
Variation of Elisabeth: From Elisheba, either oath of
God, or God is satisfaction (Hebrew) |
|
Eliza |
ee-LIE-za |
Consecrated to God (French) |
|
Elizabeth |
ee-LIZ-a-beth |
My God is bountiful, God of plenty (English) |
|
Ella |
EL-a |
Variation of Eleanor: Beautiful fairy (English) |
|
Ellen |
EL-en |
Variation of the Greek Helen, shining light, or most
beautiful woman British (English) |
|
Ellie |
EL-ee |
Variation of Eleanor: A Variation of Helen introduced
into Britain in twelfth century AD by King Henry II's
wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine (French) |
|
Elma |
|
Friendly (Greek) |
|
Elnora |
|
Light (Greek) |
|
Eloise |
EL-o-eez |
Derived name Helewidis, hale and wide (German) |
|
Elsa |
EL-sa |
Noble maid (German) |
|
Elsie |
EL-see |
Variation of Elizabeth: my god is bountiful, or god of
plenty (Scottish) |
|
Elva |
|
Elf (Anglo) |
|
Elvira |
|
Truth White or beautiful, the heroine of Noel Cowards
play Blithe Spirit, A character in the legend of Don
Juan (Spanish) |
|
Elyse |
a-LEASE |
Noble (German) |
|
Emilee |
EMM-a-lee |
Industrious, striving (Latin) |
|
Emilie |
ay-mee-LEE |
Flattering (Spanish) |
|
Emily |
EM-i-lee |
Variation of Emil: industrious (German) |
|
Emma |
EM-a |
Nurse (German) |
|
Erica |
ER-i-ka |
Ever kingly Variation of Eric (Scandinavian) |
|
Ericka |
ER-i-ka |
Ever kingly Variation of Eric (Scandinavian) |
|
Erika |
ER-i-ka |
Ever kingly Variation of Eric (Scandinavian) |
|
Erin |
ER-in |
From Ireland (Celtic) |
|
Erma |
|
Complete War goddess (German) |
|
Ernestine |
UR-nus-teen |
Variation of Earnest: Serious (English) |
|
Esmeralda |
es-me-RAHL-dah |
Emerald (Greek) |
|
Esperanza |
es-pe-RAHN-sah |
Hope (French) |
|
Essie |
ES-ee |
Variation of Estella, Estelle, or Esther (English) |
|
Estella |
es-TEL-a |
star (French) |
|
Estelle |
es-TEL |
Star (Latin) |
|
Esther |
ESS-ther |
Secret, hidden (Biblical) |
|
Ethel |
ETH-ul |
Variation of Ethel: Noble (English) |
|
Etta |
ET-a |
Variation for Henrietta and Harriette (English) |
|
Eugenia |
yoo-JEE-nee-a |
Nobility, well born A Variation of Eugene (Greek) |
|
Eula |
YOO-la |
Sweet-spoken (Greek) |
|
Eunice |
YOO-nees |
Good victory, joyous victory she conquers In the bible
Eunice was a woman noted for being without hypocrisy
(Greek) |
|
Eva |
AY-vaw |
Life (Russian) |
|
Eve |
EEV |
Life, living, lively the Old Testament mother of the
human race who tasted the forbidden fruit, precipitating
the Fall of Man (Hebrew) |
|
Evelyn |
EV-e-lin |
Life Variation of Evelina: aveline hazelnut A male in
modern use as a given name (French) |
|
Faith |
FAYTH |
Confidence, trust, belief (Greek) |
|
Fannie |
FAN-ee |
Free (German) |
|
Fatima |
FA-tee-mah |
Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, one of four perfect
women mentioned in the Koran The other three were Aisha,
Khadijah, and Mary (Arabic) |
|
Fay |
FAY |
Fairy Also a Variation of Faith, : Confidence, trust,
belief (French) |
|
Faye |
FAY |
Fairy Also a Variation of Faith, : Confidence, trust,
belief (French) |
|
Felicia |
fe-LEE-sha |
A Variation of Felix (English) |
|
Fern |
FURN |
A green plant that loves shade Fern (English) |
|
Flora |
FLOR-a |
The mythological Roman goddess of flowers, flower
(Latin) |
|
Florence |
FLOR-ents |
Flowering (English) |
|
Flossie |
FLAWS-ee |
Variation of Flora: The mythological Roman goddess of
flowers, flower (Latin) |
|
Frances |
FRAN-ses |
Free (German) |
|
Francesca |
frahn-CHES-kah |
Derived from the Latin Frances French, or free one 15th
century Roman noblewoman St Francesca Romana From,
British (Italian) |
|
Francine |
frawn-SEEN |
Free (German) |
|
Freda |
FREE-da |
Variation of Elfreda: Elf strength, good counselor name
Aelfthryth (English) |
|
Frieda |
FREE-da |
A Variation of Frederick The twentieth century German
wife of British writer D H Lawrence (German) |
|
Gabriela |
GAY-bree-ell-a |
God's able-bodied one Variation of Gabriel (Hebrew) |
|
Gabriella |
gah-bree-EL-ah |
God gives strength (Hebrew) |
|
Gabrielle |
ga-bree-EL |
God gives strength (Hebrew) |
|
Gail |
GAYL |
Variation of Abigail: Fathers joy, Gives joy (Hebrew) |
|
Gay |
GAY |
, merry or light-hearted (French) |
|
Gayle |
GAYL |
Variation of Abigail: Fathers joy, Gives joy (Hebrew) |
|
Genesis |
JEN-e-sis |
Beginning (Biblical) |
|
Geneva |
je-NEE-va |
Of the race of women (German) |
|
Genevieve |
zhe-ne-VYEV |
Of the race of women White wave (French) |
|
Georgia |
JOR-ja |
A Variation of the Greek George, tiller of the soil, or
farmer the American state of Georgia, named after
British King George II (English) |
|
Geraldine |
JER-ul-deen |
Capable with a spear (German) |
|
Gertrude |
GUR-trood |
strong spear (German) |
|
Gianna |
jee-ON-a |
God is gracious Variation of Jane (Italian) |
|
Gillian |
JIL-ee-an |
Child of the gods A Variation of Julian, God's child
(English) |
|
Gina |
JEE-na |
Variation of names ending in -gina like Virginia, now a
independent first name (English) |
|
Ginger |
JIN-jur |
Variation of Virginia: pure, chaste (English) |
|
Giselle |
zhee-ZEL |
Pledge (German) |
|
Gladys |
GLAD-is |
territorial ruler (Welsh) |
|
Glenda |
GLEN-da |
Derived from a compound of words holy and good British
(Welsh) |
|
Glenna |
GLEN-a |
Variation of Glen or Glenn, derived from the Gaelic
gleana, valley, or from the glen (Gaelic) |
|
Gloria |
GLOR-ee-a |
Glory a character in playwright George Bernard Shaw's
You Never Can Tell, and American (Latin) |
|
Goldie |
GOL-dee |
The precious metal gold Gilded American (English) |
|
Grace |
GRAYS |
Variation of the Irish name Grianne, love (Irish) |
|
Gracie |
GRAY-see |
Variation of Grace: A Variation of the Irish name
Grianne, love (Irish) |
|
Graciela |
gra-see-EH-la |
Favor, blessing (Latin) |
|
Greta |
GRET-a |
Variation of Margaret, pearl (Swedish) |
|
Gretchen |
GRET-chin |
Variation of Margaret, pearl (German) |
|
Guadalupe |
gwah-dhah-LOO-pe |
Named for the Virgin Mary (Spanish) |
|
Gwen |
GWEN |
Variation of Gwendoline: Fair Blessed White browed White
circle (Welsh) |
|
Gwendolyn |
GWEN-do-lin |
Fair Blessed White browed White circle (Welsh) |
|
Hailey |
HAY-lee |
Field of hay Usually a (English) |
|
Haley |
HAY-lee |
Field of hay Usually a (English) |
|
Hallie |
HAL-lee |
From the Hall (English) |
|
Hanna |
HAN-na |
Grace (Hebrew) |
|
Hannah |
HAN-a |
Favor, grace Biblical mother of the prophet Samuel
(English) |
|
Harley |
HAHR-lee |
From Old English hare wood From the hares meadow
(English) |
|
Harriet |
HER-ee-et |
Ruler of the home (German) |
|
Harriett |
HER-ee-et |
Rules her household Variation of Harry from Henry
(French) |
|
Hattie |
HAT-ee |
Ruler of the home (German) |
|
Haylee |
HAY-lee |
Lives in the hall (English) |
|
Hayley |
HAY-lee |
Hay field From the hay meadow Both a and place name
(English) |
|
Hazel |
HAY-zel |
Commander (German) |
|
Heather |
HE-dhur |
A flowering evergreen plant that thrives on peaty barren
lands as in Scotland Heather (English) |
|
Heaven |
HEV-en |
From the heath covered meadow (English) |
|
Heidi |
HIE-dee |
Noble The German Variation of Adelaide heroine of
Johanna Spyris classic children's novel Heidi (German) |
|
Helen |
HEL-en |
Most beautiful woman in the world (Latin) |
|
Helena |
HELL-in-a |
Light (Swedish) |
|
Helene |
ay-LEN |
Variation of Helen (German) |
|
Henrietta |
hen-ree-ET-a |
Variation of Henry: Ruler of the home (German) |
|
Hester |
HES-tur |
Evening star (Greek) |
|
Hilary |
HIL-a-ree |
Happy (Latin) |
|
Hilda |
HIL-da |
A hand maiden (Norse) |
|
Hillary |
HIL-a-ree |
Happy, Joyful, glad (Latin) |
|
Hollie |
HAHL-ee |
The holly tree Common name given Christmas girl babies
(English) |
|
Holly |
HAHL-ee |
From the plant name Holy (English) |
|
Hope |
HOP |
One of the three Christian virtues (English) |
|
Ida |
IE-da |
Diligent A Greek mythological fairy who cared for the
infant Zeus on Mt Ida (English) |
|
Ila |
|
From the island (French) |
|
Ilene |
ie-LEEN |
Variation of Eileen (English) |
|
Imani |
im-MON-nee |
Faith Belief (Muslim) |
|
Imogene |
IM-o-jeen |
Image Blameless, innocent (Latin) |
|
Ina |
|
|
|
India |
IN-dee-a |
Praise, law (Biblical) |
|
Inez |
ee-NES |
Pure Chaste The Spanish version of Agnes (Spanish) |
|
Ingrid |
ING-grid |
Beauty of Froy (Norse) |
|
Irene |
IE-reen |
Peace (Spanish) |
|
Iris |
I-riss |
Variation of Beatrice A Variation of Beatrix bringer of
joy (Latin) |
|
Irma |
UR-ma |
Noble (Latin) |
|
Isabel |
ee-sah-BEL |
Devoted to God (Hebrew) |
|
Isabella |
iz-a-BEL-a |
Devoted to God (Hebrew) |
|
Isabelle |
IZ-a-bel |
Devoted to God (Hebrew) |
|
Iva |
|
A climbing evergreen ornamental plant (English) |
|
Ivy |
IE-vee |
Faithfulness This name is derived from the plant name
(English) |
|
Jaclyn |
JAK-lin |
Variation of Jacqueline which is the Variation of
Jacques (English) |
|
Jacqueline |
zha-ku-LEEN |
Variation of Jacques: to supplant or replace He grasps
the heel French Variation of Jacob to supplant or
replace Introduced into Britain in the 13th century
(French) |
|
Jacquelyn |
JAK-e-lin |
Variation of Jacques From: to supplant or replace He
grasps the heel (French) |
|
Jada |
JAY-da |
Goodness (Arabic) |
|
Jade |
JAYD |
Jewel (Spanish) |
|
Jami |
JAY-mee |
Beautiful (Muslim) |
|
Jamie |
JAY-mee |
Variation of James: Supplant Replace Variation of Jacob
derived from the Latin Jacomus (English) |
|
Jana |
JAN-a |
Variation of John: God is gracious (Irish) |
|
Janae |
ja-NAY |
Modern name based on Jane or Jean or Janai God has
answered (English) |
|
Jane |
JAYN |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Janelle |
ja-NEL |
Variation of Jane God has been gracious, has shown favor
(English) |
|
Janet |
JAN-et |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Janette |
JAN-et |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Janice |
JAN-is |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Janie |
JAY-nee |
Variation of Jane: God has been gracious God has shown
favor A Variation of John Variation of Joan Jehane
(English) |
|
Janine |
ja-NEEN |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Janis |
|
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Jannie |
|
Variation of John In Roman mythology, Jana was the wife
of Janus (Czech) |
|
Jasmin |
JAZ-min |
A flower name, Jessamine (Arabic) |
|
Jasmine |
JAZ-min |
From the name of the flower, jasmine (Persian) |
|
Jayla |
JAY-la |
Blue jay (French) |
|
Jayne |
JAYN |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Jazmin |
JAZ-min |
Modern Variation of Jasmine, combination of Jocelyn and
the musical term jazz (English) |
|
Jazmine |
JAZ-min |
A flower name, Jessamine (Arabic) |
|
Jeanette |
je-NET |
Variation of Jean: Scottish version of the Old French
Jehane, a Variation of John: God is gracious (Scottish) |
|
Jeanie |
JEE-nee |
Variation of Jean: Scottish version of the Old French
Jehane, a Variation of John: God is gracious (Scottish) |
|
Jeanine |
zha-NEEN |
Variation of Jane or Jeanne (French) |
|
Jeanne |
ZHAN |
A Variation of John: God is gracious 15th-century French
heroine Jeanne dArc (French) |
|
Jeannette |
zha-NET |
Variation of Jeanne God is gracious (French) |
|
Jeannie |
JEE-nee |
Variation of Jean: Scottish version of the Old French
Jehane, a Variation of John: God is gracious (Scottish) |
|
Jeannine |
zha-NEEN |
Variation of Jane or Jeanne A Variation of John (French) |
|
Jenifer |
JEN-i-fur |
Variation of Guinevere: Fair one, Guinevere was King
Arthur's mythological queen (Arthurian Legend) |
|
Jenna |
JEN-a |
Modern Variation of Jenny and Jennifer (English) |
|
Jennie |
JEN-ee |
Variation of Janet: God has been gracious A Variation of
John Also a Variation of Jennifer: Fair and yielding
(English) |
|
Jennifer |
JEN-i-fur |
Fair and yielding Variation of Guinevere (Cornish) |
|
Jenny |
JEN-ee |
Variation of Jane: God has been gracious A Variation of
John Also a Variation of Jennifer: Fair and yielding
(English) |
|
Jeri |
JER-ee |
Bled of Jar or Jer and Gareth (English) |
|
Jerri |
JER-ee |
Spear strong Variation of Garrett (English) |
|
Jessica |
JES-i-ka |
Rich God beholds The daughter of Shylock in
Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice (Hebrew) |
|
Jewel |
JOOL |
Jewel (English) |
|
Jewell |
JOOL |
Jewel (English) |
|
Jill |
JIL |
Variation of Jillian : Child of the gods A modern
Variation of Gillian, which is a Variation of Julian,
God's child (English) |
|
Jillian |
JIL-ee-an |
Child of the gods A modern Variation of Gillian, which
is a Variation of Julian, God's child (English) |
|
Jo |
JO |
Variation of Joanna and Josephine Also used as a prefix
in compound Jobeth and Jolisa (English) |
|
Joan |
|
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Joann |
JON |
Variation of Joan (English) |
|
Joanna |
jo-AN-a |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Joanne |
jo-AN |
God is gracious French Variation of Joanna From and the
Variation of John (French) |
|
Jocelyn |
JAHS-lin |
Medieval male name adopted as a Variation name (French) |
|
Jodi |
JO-dee |
Variation of Judith: Jewess Praised (Hebrew) |
|
Jodie |
JO-dee |
Variation of Judith: Jewess Praised (Hebrew) |
|
Jody |
JO-dee |
Variation of Judith: Jewess Praised (Hebrew) |
|
Johanna |
jo-HAN-na |
Variation of Joanna (German) |
|
Jolene |
jo-LEEN |
Compound of Jo and the Variation name element -
(English) |
|
Joni |
|
Modern Variation of John and Jon (English) |
|
Jordyn |
JOR-din |
Variation of Hebrew Jordan down flowing (English) |
|
Josephine |
JO-se-feen |
Variation of Joseph: May God add, give increase (Hebrew) |
|
Josie |
JO-zee |
Variation of Josephine (English) |
|
Joy |
JOI |
Happy (Latin) |
|
Joyce |
JOIS |
Cheerful (English) |
|
Juana |
HWAH-nah |
Gift from God (Hebrew) |
|
Juanita |
hwah-NEE-tah |
Variation of Juan: The Spanish Variation of John: God is
gracious God's gift (Spanish) |
|
Judith |
JOO-dith |
Jewess Praised (Hebrew) |
|
Judy |
JOO-dee |
Variation of Judith: Jewess Praised (Hebrew) |
|
Julia |
JOO-lee-a |
Variation of Julius: soothing Hairy Derived from the
clan name of Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar (Greek) |
|
Juliana |
ju-lee-ANN-a |
Name of a poem (Anglo) |
|
Julianna |
joo-lee-AHN-a |
Young God's child Variation of Julius (Latin) |
|
Julianne |
joo-lee-AN |
soothing grace A compound of the names Julie and Anne
Also can be interpreted as the Variation of Julian:
Youthful God's child (Latin) |
|
Julie |
zhoo-LEE |
soothing French Variation of Julia Also can be a
Variation of Julian: Youthful God's child (French) |
|
Juliet |
joo-lee-ET |
An Italian Variation of Julia Juliet was the young
heroine of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet (Italian) |
|
Juliette |
zhoo-lee-ET |
Variation of Juliet: An Italian Variation of Julia
Juliet, young heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
(Italian) |
|
Julissa |
ju-LIS-sa |
Young (Latin) |
|
June |
JOON |
Derived from the name of the sixth month of the year
Giving children month names has only become popular in
the 2th century (English) |
|
Justine |
zhoo-STEEN |
Variation of Justin: Just, Righteous (Latin) |
|
Kaila |
KAY-la |
Style (Hawaiian) |
|
Kailey |
KAY-lee |
Variation of Kay and Kayla, : keeper of the keys, pure
(English) |
|
Kaitlin |
KAYT-lin |
Modern phonetic Variation of the Irish name Caitlin from
Catherine pure (Irish) |
|
Kaitlyn |
KAYT-lin |
Modern phonetic Variation of the Irish name Caitlin from
Catherine pure (Irish) |
|
Kaitlynn |
KAYT-lin |
Modern phonetic Variation of the Irish name Caitlin from
Catherine pure (Irish) |
|
Kaleigh |
KAY-lee |
Variation of Kay and Kayla, : keeper of the keys, pure
(English) |
|
Kali |
KAH-lee |
Hesitation (Hawaiian) |
|
Kara |
KARE-a |
Variation of Katherine Pure (Scandinavian) |
|
Karen |
KARE-en |
Variation of Katherine Pure (English) |
|
Kari |
|
Variation of Katherine Pure (Scandinavian) |
|
Karin |
|
Pure (Greek) |
|
Karina |
ka-REE-na |
Dear, beloved Variation of Italian Cara or the Latin
Carus (Italian) |
|
Karissa |
ka-RIS-a |
Very dear (Greek) |
|
Karla |
KAR-la |
Variation of Karl (German) |
|
Kasey |
KAY-see |
Alert vigorous Modern Variation of Casey (English) |
|
Kassandra |
ka-SAN-dra |
Unheeded prophetess In Homers The Iliad Cassandra's
prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded (Greek) |
|
Kate |
KAYT |
Variation of Katherine: Pure (English) |
|
Katelyn |
KAYT-lin |
the Irish Variation of Katherine Pure (English) |
|
Katelynn |
KAYT-lin |
Medieval English Variation of the Irish Caitlin Pure
(English) |
|
Katharine |
KATH-er-in |
Variation of the Latin Katharina, Aikaterina American
(Latin) |
|
Katherine |
KATH-u-rin |
Variation of the Greek Catherine pure (Greek) |
|
Kathie |
KATH-ee |
Variation of Catherine: Pure, clear Variation of the
Latin Katharina, Aikaterina (French) |
|
Kathleen |
kath-LEEN |
Variation of Catherine: Pure, clear Variation of the
Latin Katharina, Aikaterina (French) |
|
Kathrine |
|
Pure (Greek) |
|
Kathryn |
KATH-rin |
Variation of Catherine: Pure, clear Variation of the
Latin Katharina, Aikaterina (French) |
|
Kathy |
KATH-ee |
Variation of Catherine: Pure, clear Variation of the
Latin Katharina, Aikaterina (French) |
|
Katie |
KAY-tee |
Variation of Katherine: Pure Clear From the Gaelic form
Caitlin (Irish) |
|
Katlyn |
KAT-lin |
Medieval English Variation of the Irish Caitlin Pure
(English) |
|
Katrina |
ka-TREE-na |
Pure (Scandinavian) |
|
Katy |
KAY-tee |
Variation of Catherine: Pure, clear Variation of the
Latin Katharina, Aikaterina (French) |
|
Kay |
|
Variation of Catherine: Pure, clear Variation of the
Latin Katharina, Aikaterina (French) |
|
Kayla |
KAY-la |
Variation of Katherine Pure (Greek) |
|
Kaylee |
KAY-lee |
Variation of Katherine Pure (Greek) |
|
Kayleigh |
KAY-lee |
Variation of Kay and Kayla Keeper of the keys, pure
(English) |
|
Kaylie |
KAY-lee |
Variation of Kay and Kayla Keeper of the keys, pure
(English) |
|
Keisha |
KEE-sha |
Variation of Lakeisha Great joy (English) |
|
Kelley |
KEL-ee |
Lively, aggressive (Gaelic) |
|
Kelli |
KEL-ee |
Lively, aggressive (Gaelic) |
|
Kellie |
KEL-ee |
Variation of Kelly: War Lively Aggressive An Irish and
modern first name (Irish) |
|
Kelly |
KEL-ee |
War An Irish that has only been used as a first name
From in the latter half of the 2th century (Irish) |
|
Kelsey |
KEL-see |
Brave (Irish) |
|
Kelsie |
KEL-see |
Brave (English) |
|
Kendall |
KEN-dahl |
From the bright valley (Celtic) |
|
Kendra |
KEN-dra |
Knowledge blend of Ken, royal obligation, clear water,
and Sandra, : protector of man, or Andrea, manly or
masculine (English) |
|
Kennedy |
KEN-e-dee |
Helmeted (Gaelic) |
|
Kenya |
KEN-ya |
Water lily (Muslim) |
|
Keri |
KER-ee |
Variation of Kerry: Dusky Dark Descendents of Ciar The
name of a county of Ireland Used for both genders
(Irish) |
|
Kerri |
KER-ee |
Variation of Kerry: Dusky Dark Descendents of Ciar The
name of a county of Ireland Used for both genders
(Irish) |
|
Kiana |
kee-ON-a |
Variation of Kian Ancient (Irish) |
|
Kiara |
kee-AIR-a |
Dark Variation of Ciaran Name of a saint (Irish) |
|
Kierra |
kee-AIR-a |
Dark (Irish) |
|
Kiley |
KIE-lee |
A place-name referring to the narrows, a wood or a
church (Gaelic) |
|
Kim |
|
Variation of Kimberly: From the wood of the royal forest
From the royal fortress meadow (English) |
|
Kimberlee |
KIM-bur-lee |
Unknown (Unknown) |
|
Kimberley |
KIM-bur-lee |
Variation of Kimberly: From the wood of the royal forest
(English) |
|
Kimberly |
KIM-bur-lee |
From the wood of the royal forest (English) |
|
Kira |
KEE-ra |
Light (Latin) |
|
Kirsten |
KER-stin |
Christian (Greek) |
|
Krista |
KRIS-ta |
Christian (Greek) |
|
Kristen |
KRIS-tin |
The anointed (Greek) |
|
Kristi |
KRIS-tee |
Variation of Christine Christian (English) |
|
Kristie |
KRIS-tee |
Variation of Christine Christian (English) |
|
Kristin |
KRIS-tin |
The anointed (Greek) |
|
Kristina |
kris-TEE-na |
Christian (Greek) |
|
Kristine |
krees-TEEN |
Christian (Danish) |
|
Kristy |
KRIS-tee |
Anointed (Greek) |
|
Krystal |
KRIS-tal |
Variation of Christiana Follower of Christ (English) |
|
Kyla |
KIE-la |
Variation of Kyle (Gaelic) |
|
Kylee |
KIE-lee |
Variation of Kyle (Gaelic) |
|
Kylie |
KIE-lee |
Variation of Kyle (Gaelic) |
|
Kyra |
KIE-ra |
Enthroned Variation of Cyra: From, Variation of Cyrus:
(Greek) |
|
Lacey |
LAY-see |
Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's brought
to British Isles after Norman conquest (English) |
|
Lacy |
LAY-see |
Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's brought
to British Isles after Norman conquest (English) |
|
Ladonna |
la-DAHN-a |
Dragon of Hera (Greek) |
|
Lana |
LAN-a |
Variation of Alana: Child American (Irish) |
|
Lara |
LAIR-a |
Famous (Latin) |
|
Larissa |
la-RIS-sa |
Cheerful Joyful A lover of Poseidon (Latin) |
|
Latasha |
|
Based on Natasha birthday (English) |
|
Latisha |
la-TISH-a |
Modern Variation of medieval name Letitia Joyful, happy
(English) |
|
Latonya |
|
Named for Latium (Latin) |
|
Latoya |
la-TOI-a |
Triumphant one, Derived from Victoria (Spanish) |
|
Laura |
LOR-a |
Crowned with laurels (Spanish) |
|
Laurel |
LOR-el |
Derived from the name of the shrub, which was a symbol
of victory in Greek and Roman times (Latin) |
|
Lauren |
LOR-en |
Variation of Lorin: Variation of Laurence: From the
place of laurel trees (English) |
|
Laurie |
LOR-ee |
Variation of Laura: Laurel tree (Latin) |
|
Lauryn |
LAWR-en |
From Laurentium, the place of the laurel trees, place of
honor and victory Variation of Lawrence (English) |
|
Laverne |
la-VURN |
The goddess of thieves in ancient Italian lore (English) |
|
Lavonne |
|
Unknown (Unknown) |
|
Layla |
LAY-la |
Born at night (Egyptian) |
|
Lea |
LEE |
Bringer of good news (Greek) |
|
Leah |
|
Meadow (English) |
|
Leann |
lee-AN |
Derived from an Irish Gaelic of Helen: From, Variation
of Liana: (English) |
|
Leanna |
lee-AN-a |
Derived from an Irish Gaelic of Helen: From, Variation
of Liana: (English) |
|
Leanne |
lee-AN |
A compound of Lee: wood, and Anne: grace, favor
(English) |
|
Leigh |
LEE |
Variation of Lee: Meadow or wood Shelter or given name
(English) |
|
Leila |
LAY-la |
Born at night (Arabic) |
|
Lela |
|
Born at night (Arabic) |
|
Lelia |
|
Variation of the Roman family name Laelius From Laelius
(Latin) |
|
Lena |
LEE-na |
Alluring (Latin) |
|
Lenora |
|
Shining light Variation of Eleanor (English) |
|
Lenore |
le-NOR |
Light (Greek) |
|
Leola |
|
Dear (German) |
|
Leona |
lee-O-na |
Variation of Leon: A Variation of Leo: Lion (Greek) |
|
Lesley |
LEZ-lee |
From the gray fortress (Celtic) |
|
Leslie |
LEZ-lee |
From the gray fortress (Celtic) |
|
Letha |
|
Forgetful (Greek) |
|
Leticia |
le-TEE-syah |
Forgetful (Greek) |
|
Lila |
LIL-la |
Variation of Lyle: from the island Variation of Delilah
(English) |
|
Liliana |
lil-ee-AN-a |
Lily (Italian) |
|
Lillian |
LIL-ee-an |
Variation of Lilian: Lily Pure (Latin) |
|
Lillie |
LIL-ee |
The flower lily is a symbol of innocence, purity and
beauty (English) |
|
Lilly |
LIL-ee |
The flower lily is a symbol of innocence, purity and
beauty (English) |
|
Lily |
LIL-ee |
Lily Pure (Latin) |
|
Linda |
LIN-da |
Beautiful (Latin) |
|
Lindsay |
LINDZ-ee |
A lake, a place of linden trees (Scottish) |
|
Lindsey |
LINDZ-ee |
From the linden tree island (English) |
|
Lisa |
LEE-sa |
Devoted to God (German) |
|
Lizbeth |
LIZ-bith |
Variation of Elisabeth: oath of God, God is satisfaction
(Hebrew) |
|
Lizzie |
LIZ-ee |
Variation of Elisabeth: oath of God, God is satisfaction
(Hebrew) |
|
Lois |
|
Better (Biblical) |
|
Lola |
LO-lah |
Variation of Dolores: Sorrow From Maria de los Dolores
(the Virgin Mary, or Mary of the Sorrows (Spanish) |
|
Lora |
|
Flower (Spanish) |
|
Loraine |
lo-RAYN |
Made famous in battle (German) |
|
Lorena |
lo-RAY-na |
Laurel The Laurel tree symbolic of honor and victory Old
name with many Variations (Latin) |
|
Lorene |
LOR-een |
Variation of Laura or Lora referring to the Laurel tree
symbolic of honor and victory (English) |
|
Loretta |
lor-ET-a |
Variation of Laura or Lora referring to the Laurel tree
symbolic of honor and victory A saints name (Latin) |
|
Lori |
LOR-ee |
Variation of Laura: Laurel tree (Latin) |
|
Lorie |
LOR-ee |
Modern Variation of Lora and Laurie referring to the
Laurel tree symbolic of honor and victory (English) |
|
Lorna |
LOR-na |
referring to the laurel tree symbolic of honor or
victory (Scottish) |
|
Lorraine |
lo-RAYN |
From Lotharingia (French) |
|
Lorrie |
LOR-ee |
Variation of Laura: Laurel tree (Latin) |
|
Lottie |
|
Variation of Charles, manly (French) |
|
Lou |
LOO |
Variation of Louisa: Latin Variation of Louis: Famous
warrior Louisa M Alcott, who wrote Little Women (Latin) |
|
Louise |
loo-EEZ |
Famous in war (German) |
|
Luann |
loo-AN |
Graceful battle maiden (German) |
|
Lucia |
loo-CHEE-ah |
Variation of Lucius: Light (Latin) |
|
Lucile |
loo-SEEL |
Light Illumination (French) |
|
Lucille |
loo-SEEL |
Variation of Lucia: Light comedienne Lucille Ball
(French) |
|
Lucinda |
loo-SIN-da |
Illumination Mythological Roman goddess of childbirth
and giver of first light to newborns Also refers to Mary
as Lady of the Light (Latin) |
|
Lucy |
LOO-see |
Light (Latin) |
|
Luella |
loo-EL-a |
Variation of Louis (Spanish) |
|
Lula |
LOO-la |
Light (Latin) |
|
Lupe |
LOO-pe |
Wolf (Spanish) |
|
Luz |
LOOS |
Brings light (Spanish) |
|
Lydia |
LID-ee-a |
A standing pool (Biblical) |
|
Lynda |
LIN-da |
Variation of Linda: lime tree, linden tree, beautiful
(English) |
|
Lynette |
li-NET |
Grace (Celtic) |
|
Lynn |
LIN |
Variation of Linda: Pretty (Spanish) |
|
Lynne |
LIN |
Variation of Lynnette who accompanied Sir Gareth on a
knightly quest (Arthurian Legend) |
|
Mabel |
MAY-bul |
Variation of Amabel: Beautiful, loving, lovable (Latin) |
|
Mable |
MAY-bul |
Variation of Amabel: Beautiful, loving, lovable (Latin) |
|
Mackenzie |
ma-KEN-zee |
Son of Kenzie, fair, favored one (Scottish) |
|
Macy |
MAY-see |
Derived from medieval male Variation of Matthew (French) |
|
Madeleine |
ma-de-LEN |
Variation of Madeleine: Woman of Magdala Tower (French) |
|
Madeline |
ma-de-LEEN |
Variation of Madeleine: Woman of Magdala Tower (French) |
|
Madelyn |
MAD-e-lin |
Variation of Madeleine: Woman of Magdala Tower (French) |
|
Madge |
MAJ |
Approval Also can be a Variation of Margaret: Pearl
(Greek) |
|
Madison |
MAD-i-sun |
derived from Matthew: From or Matilda: The mermaid
heroine of the film Splash (English) |
|
Mae |
MAY |
Bitter (Hebrew) |
|
Magdalena |
mayg-da-LEE-na |
Bitter Woman from Magdala The biblical Mary Magdalene
came from Magdala area near the sea of Galilee (Spanish) |
|
Maggie |
MAG-ee |
Variation of Margaret A pearl (English) |
|
Makayla |
ma-KAY-la |
An end, ending, growing hope (Biblical) |
|
Makenna |
ma-KEN-a |
Gift of God Variation of McKenna , Happiness (African) |
|
Makenzie |
ma-KEN-zee |
Variation of Mackenzie, McKenzie (Variation of
Mackenzie, McKenzie) |
|
Malinda |
ma-LIN-da |
Blend of Melissa and Linda (English) |
|
Mallory |
MAL-or-ee |
Army counselor (German) |
|
Mamie |
MAM-ee |
Variation of Mary and Miriam Also a Variation of any
Variation name beginning with M Also used as an
independent name in the US (English) |
|
Mandy |
|
Variation of Amanda, worthy of being loved (English) |
|
Mara |
MAYR-a |
Bitter or grace (Hungarian) |
|
Marcella |
|
Variation of Marcellus: Hammer, warring (Latin) |
|
Marcia |
MAHR-sha |
Of Mars Variation of Marcus Mars was mythological Roman
god of fertility also identified with the Greek war god
Ares (Latin) |
|
Marcie |
MAHR-see |
Variation of Marcia: Mars Derived from the Roman clan
Marcius (Latin) |
|
Marcy |
MAHR-see |
Variation of Marcia: Mars Derived from the Roman clan
Marcius Warring (Latin) |
|
Margaret |
MAHR-gret |
Child of light Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister
of the United Kingdom (Persian) |
|
Margarita |
mar-ger-EE-ta |
Pearl (Spanish) |
|
Margery |
MAHR-jur-ee |
Pearl (French) |
|
Margie |
MAHR-jee |
Variation of Margaret: Child of light Margaret Thatcher,
former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Persian) |
|
Margo |
MAHR-go |
Variation of Margaret Pearl (Hungarian) |
|
Marguerite |
mar-ge-REET |
Daisy Also a Variation of Margaret: Pearl, child of
light (French) |
|
Maria |
mah-REE-ah |
Bitter (German) |
|
Mariah |
ma-RIE-a |
Variation of Latin Mary: bitter (English) |
|
Marian |
|
Bitter (French) |
|
Mariana |
mah-RYAH-nah |
Variation of Mary: bitter A Shakespearian character
noted for her loyalty in Measure for Measure (Latin) |
|
Marianne |
|
Bitter grace (Norse) |
|
Maribel |
MAYR-a-bell |
Beautiful (Latin) |
|
Marie |
ma-REE |
Variation of Latin Mary: bitter (English) |
|
Marietta |
|
Bitter (French) |
|
Marilyn |
MER-i-lin |
Blend of Marie or Mary and Lyn (English) |
|
Marina |
ma-REE-na |
Of the sea (Latin) |
|
Marion |
|
Variation of Mary: Wished-for child, rebellion, bitter
(Hebrew) |
|
Marisa |
mah-REE-sah |
Bitter (Spanish) |
|
Marisol |
MAYR-a-sol |
Bitter (Spanish) |
|
Marissa |
mah-RIS-ah |
Of the sea Variation of Marie and Mary (Latin) |
|
Maritza |
ma-RIT-za |
Of the sea (German) |
|
Marjorie |
MAHR-jor-ee |
Variation of Margaret: Child of light Margaret Thatcher,
former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Persian) |
|
Marla |
MAHR-la |
Variation of Marlene, derived from Madeline: Woman from
Magdala (English) |
|
Marlene |
MAHR-leen |
A compound of Maria and Magdalene Variation of Madeline
Woman from Magdala Film star Marlene Dietrich (English) |
|
Marsha |
MAHR-sha |
Variation of Marcia (English) |
|
Marta |
|
Bitter (Polish) |
|
Martha |
MAR-tha |
Bitter (Hebrew) |
|
Martina |
mahr-TEEN-a |
Variation of Martin: Of Mars From, warlike (Latin) |
|
Mary |
MER-ee |
Bitter Variation of Miriam The biblical mother of Christ
Dolores and Mercedes have been created to express
aspects of Mary's life and worship (English) |
|
Maryann |
mer-ee-AN |
Derived from Mary Bitter Mary was the biblical mother of
Christ Dolores and Mercedes have been created to express
aspects of Mary's life and worship (Hebrew) |
|
Matilda |
ma-TIL-da |
Battle maiden (German) |
|
Mattie |
MAD-ee |
Variation of Martha: Lady (Aramaic) |
|
Maude |
MAWD |
Strong battle maiden (Irish) |
|
Maura |
MORE-a |
Bitter (Irish) |
|
Maureen |
mor-EEN |
Bitter (Irish) |
|
Mavis |
MAY-vis |
Joy (French) |
|
Maxine |
mak-SEEN |
Variation of Maximilian: Greatest (Latin) |
|
May |
MAKS-well |
Variation of Margaret: Child of light Margaret Thatcher,
former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Persian) |
|
Maya |
MY-a |
Variation of Amalia, Variation of Maia (Spanish) |
|
Mayra |
MAY-ra |
Variation of Maire, a Gaelic Variation of Mary: bitter
(Irish) |
|
Mckenna |
ma-KEN-a |
Son of Kenneth (Russian) |
|
Mckenzie |
ma-KEN-zee |
The fair one (Scottish) |
|
Meagan |
MEG-an |
Pearl (Greek) |
|
Megan |
MEG-an |
Strong and capable (Anglo) |
|
Meghan |
MEG-an |
Pearl (Greek) |
|
Melanie |
MEL-a-nee |
Dark (French) |
|
Melba |
MEL-ba |
Derived from the Australian city of Melbourne
(Australian) |
|
Melinda |
me-LIN-da |
Blend of Melissa and Linda (English) |
|
Melisa |
me-LIS-a |
Bee Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed
to a bee after learning to collect honey (Greek) |
|
Melissa |
muh-LIS-sa |
A fairy (Latin) |
|
Melody |
MEL-ah-dee |
Melody (English) |
|
Mercedes |
mer-SE-dhes |
Mercy Derived from one of the Spanish titles for the
Virgin Mary (Spanish) |
|
Meredith |
MER-e-dith |
Magnificent Great chief Great lady This name can be
given to children of either gender, but is more common
among girls (Welsh) |
|
Mia |
MEE-a |
Variation of Maria (Scandinavian) |
|
Michaela |
muh-KAY-la |
Variation of Michael: Who is like God? Gift from God In
the Bible, St Michael was the conqueror of Satan and
patron saint of soldiers (Hebrew) |
|
Michele |
mee-SHEL |
Variation of Michael: Who is like God? Gift from God In
the Bible, St Michael was the conqueror of Satan and
patron saint of soldiers (Hebrew) |
|
Michelle |
mee-SHEL |
Close to God Variation of Michael: Who is like God? Gift
from God (Hebrew) |
|
Mikaela |
muh-KAY-la |
Variation of Mikael: God like (Swedish) |
|
Mikayla |
muh-KAY-la |
Variation of Michael, gift from God (English) |
|
Mildred |
MIL-dred |
Gentle advisor (Anglo) |
|
Millie |
MIL-ee |
Variation of Camilla: Servant for the temple, Free-born,
noble (Latin) |
|
Mindy |
MIN-dee |
Variation of Melinda (English) |
|
Minnie |
MIN-ee |
Variation of Mary: Wished-for child, rebellion, bitter
(Hebrew) |
|
Miranda |
mur-AN-da |
Admirable (Spanish) |
|
Miriam |
MIR-ee-um |
Rebellious, Rebellion (Hebrew) |
|
Misty |
MIS-tee |
Misty (English) |
|
Mollie |
MAHL-ee |
From the Gaelic Maili which is a pet Variation of Mary,
bitter (English) |
|
Molly |
MAHL-ee |
Variation of Mary: Wished-for child, rebellion, bitter
(Hebrew) |
|
Mona |
|
Gathered of the seed of a jimson weed (Native American) |
|
Monica |
MAHN-i-ka |
Advisor (Spanish) |
|
Monique |
mo-NEEK |
Variation of Mona: Wise (French) |
|
Morgan |
MOR-gan |
Dweller of the sea (Celtic) |
|
Muriel |
|
Myrrh (Arabic) |
|
Mya |
MIE-a |
Triumphant (Muslim) |
|
Myra |
MIE-ra |
Abundance (Greek) |
|
Myrna |
MUR-na |
Myrrh, sweet oil (Arabic) |
|
Myrtle |
MUR-tul |
A flowering shrub (English) |
|
Nadia |
NA-dee-a |
Caller Announcer (Muslim) |
|
Nadine |
na-DEEN |
From Nada Variation of Nadia (French) |
|
Nancy |
NAN-see |
Favor, grace Variation of Ann or Anne: A Variation of
Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century
(English) |
|
Nanette |
na-NET |
Favor, grace Variation of Ann or Anne: A Variation of
Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century
(English) |
|
Nannie |
NAN-ee |
Grace (Hebrew) |
|
Naomi |
nay-O-me |
Beautiful, agreeable (Biblical) |
|
Natalia |
nah-TAH-lyah |
Birthday, especially the birthday of Christ (Spanish) |
|
Natalie |
nat-a-LEE |
Born on Christmas (French) |
|
Natasha |
na-TOSH-a |
Born on Christmas (Greek) |
|
Nelda |
NEL-da |
By the alder tree (English) |
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Nell |
NEL |
Variation of Eleanor, derived Helen (French) |
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Nellie |
NEL-ee |
Variation of Eleanor, derived Helen (French) |
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Nettie |
NED-ee |
Clean (German) |
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Neva |
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Name of a Russian river (Russian) |
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Nevaeh |
na-VAY-a |
Snowy (Latin) |
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Nia |
NEE-a |
Derived from Variation of names with -nia ending
(English) |
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Nichole |
ni-KOL |
Variation of Nicholas: People's victory (French) |
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Nicole |
nee-KOL |
Variation of Nicholas: People's victory (Greek) |
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Nicolette |
nik-o-LET |
Variation of Nicholas: People's victory (Greek) |
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Nikki |
NIK-ee |
Variation of Nicole, victory (English) |
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Nina |
NEE-na |
Favor, grace Variation of Ann or Anne: A Variation of
Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century
(English) |
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Nita |
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Bear (Native American) |
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Noelle |
no-EL |
Birthday Variation of Noel Commonly refers to Christ's
birth and Christmas festival (French) |
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Noemi |
no-AY-mee |
Variation of Hebrew Naomi: pleasantness (Spanish) |
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Nola |
NO-la |
Famous (Celtic) |
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Nona |
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Born ninth Traditionally given to the ninth child in a
large family (Latin) |
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Nora |
NOR-a |
Variation of Eleanora: A Variation of Eleanor, derived
Helen (French) |
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Noreen |
nor-EEN |
Variation of Nora: light, honor (Irish) |
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Norma |
NOR-ma |
Rule, pattern Variation of Norman: from the North
(Latin) |
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Odessa |
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Wandering, quest Variation of Odysseus (Latin) |
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Ola |
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Descendant (Norse) |
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Olga |
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Blessed (Scandinavian) |
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Olive |
AHL-iv |
Olive (Irish) |
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Olivia |
o-LIV-ee-a |
Olive (Spanish) |
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Ollie |
AHL-ee |
Variation of Olive: Olive: symbol of peace (Latin) |
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Opal |
O-pul |
Jewel (Sanskrit) |
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Ophelia |
o-FEEL-ya |
Help Serpentine In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia was the
lover of Hamlet who went insane as a result of his
irrational behavior (Greek) |
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Ora |
OR-a |
Beautiful seacoast (English) |
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Paige |
PAYJ |
Attendant (French) |
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Pam |
PAM |
Variation of Pamela: Name invented in the 16th century
for a heroine of the book Arcadia, by Sir Philip Sidney
(English) |
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Pamela |
PAM-e-la |
Made from honey (Greek) |
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Paola |
POW-lah |
Little (Italian) |
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Paris |
PAYR-is |
Abductor of Helen (Latin) |
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Pat |
PAT |
Variation of Patricia: Noble St Patricia was a 7th
century patron saint of Naples (Latin) |
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Patrice |
pat-REES |
Noble (French) |
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Patricia |
pa-TRISH-a |
Variation of Patrick: Regal, noble (Latin) |
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Patsy |
PAT-see |
Variation of Patricia: Noble St Patricia was a 7th
century patron saint of Naples (Latin) |
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Patti |
PAD-ee |
Variation of Patricia: Noble St Patricia was a 7th
century patron saint of Naples (Latin) |
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Patty |
PAD-ee |
Variation of Martha: Lady (Aramaic) |
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Paula |
PAWL-a |
Variation of Paul: Little, small (Latin) |
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Paulette |
po-LET |
Variation of Paul: Little, small (Latin) |
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Pauline |
po-LEEN |
Variation of Paul: Little, small (Latin) |
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Payton |
PAY-tun |
From the fighters farm (English) |
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Pearl |
PURL |
Pearl (English) |
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Pearlie |
PURL-ee |
Variation of Pearl: Pearl (English) |
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Peggy |
PEG-ee |
Variation of Margaret: Child of light Margaret Thatcher,
former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Persian) |
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Penelope |
pay-nay-LOP |
Bobbin Penelope was the faithful wife of Odysseus in
Homers Odyssey (Greek) |
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Penny |
PEN-ee |
Flower Also a Variation of Penelope: Bobbin (Greek) |
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Perla |
PUR-la |
Son of Perkin (English) |
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Peyton |
PAY-tun |
From the fighters farm (English) |
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Phoebe |
FEE-bee |
Daughter of Leda (Latin) |
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Phyllis |
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Leafy foliage, green bough In Greek legend, Phyllis was
changed to an almond tree after her death, and bore no
leaves until her lover returned (Greek) |
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Polly |
PAHL-ee |
Variation of Mary: Wished-for child, rebellion, bitter
(Hebrew) |
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Precious |
PRESH-us |
Rock (Greek) |
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Priscilla |
pri-SIL-a |
Ancient (Biblical) |
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Rachael |
RAY-chel |
Variation of Rachel: Ewe Rachel was the second and
favored wife of Jacob in the Old Testament (Hebrew) |
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Rachel |
RAY-chul |
Ewe Rachel was the second and favored wife of Jacob in
the Old Testament (Hebrew) |
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Rachelle |
RAY-chel |
Lamb (French) |
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Rae |
RAY |
Variation of Rachel: Ewe Rachel was the second and
favored wife of Jacob in the Old Testament (Hebrew) |
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Ramona |
rah-MO-nah |
Variation of Raymond: Counsel, mighty protection, guards
wisely (German) |
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Randi |
RAN-dee |
Lovely goddess (Norse) |
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Raquel |
rah-KEL |
Innocent (Hebrew) |
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Raven |
RAY-ven |
Dark haired or wise (English) |
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Reagan |
RAY-gin |
Regal (Celtic) |
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Reba |
REE-ba |
Fourth born (Hebrew) |
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Rebecca |
re-BEK-a |
Variation of Rebekah: Captivating, knotted cord (Hebrew) |
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Rebekah |
ra-BEK-ka |
Captivating, knotted cord Wife of Isaac in the Old
Testament (Hebrew) |
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Regina |
re-JIEN-a |
Queen (Italian) |
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Rena |
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Variation of Variation names ending in -rena (English) |
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Renee |
re-NAY |
Rebirth (Latin) |
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Rhiannon |
hri-AN-ahn |
Mythical daughter of Hefeydd (Celtic) |
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Rhoda |
RO-da |
A rose (Biblical) |
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Rhonda |
RAHN-da |
Scottish place name (Scottish) |
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Riley |
RIE-lee |
Variation of Ryley: Rye (English) |
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Rita |
REE-tah |
Pearl (Spanish) |
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Roberta |
ROB-ert |
Famous (English) |
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Robin |
RAH-bin |
Bright fame (German) |
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Robyn |
RAH-bin |
Variation of Robert: Famed, bright, shining An all-time
favorite boys name since the Middle Ages, Scottish
national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert
Ludlum (German) |
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Rochelle |
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Rock (French) |
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Ronda |
RAHN-da |
Variation of Rand: Tree of good scent (Muslim) |
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Rosa |
RO-sa |
Noted protector Also a Variation of Rose: Horse, fame
(German) |
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Rosalie |
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Rose (Italian) |
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Rosalind |
ROZ-a-lind |
Beautiful, pretty rose (Spanish) |
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Rosalyn |
ROZ-a-lin |
Rose (Latin) |
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Rose |
ROZ |
Horse, fame (German) |
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Rosella |
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Variation of Rosalind: Beautiful, pretty rose (Spanish) |
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Rosemarie |
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Bitter (French) |
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Rosemary |
ROZ-mer-ee |
Dew of the sea As a compound of Rose and Mary: bitter
rose (Latin) |
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Rosetta |
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Noted protector Also a Variation of Rose: Horse, fame
(German) |
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Rosie |
ROZ-ee |
Variation of Rose: Horse, fame (German) |
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Roslyn |
RAHZ-lin |
Variation of Rosalind: Beautiful, pretty rose (Spanish) |
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Roxanne |
rok-SAN |
Dawn (French) |
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Roxie |
RAHK-see |
From the ravens fortress (English) |
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Ruby |
ROO-bee |
Jewel (French) |
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Ruth |
ROOTH |
Companion, friend, vision of beauty In the Bible, Ruth
the Moabitess was the great grandmother of King David
(Hebrew) |
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Ruthie |
ROOTH-ee |
Variation of Ruth: Companion, friend, vision of beauty
In the Bible, Ruth the Moabitess was the great
grandmother of King David (Hebrew) |
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Rylee |
RIE-lee |
From the rye land Island meadow (English) |
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Sabrina |
sa-BREEN-a |
From Cyprus, from the river (Latin) |
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Sadie |
SAY-dee |
