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THE MEANING OF ENGLISH NAMES
Boys Names
Have you ever wondered what an English first name means? Would you like to know the meaning of an English Christian name in order to choose a name for your baby?  If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then this is the page for you! Below is a list of British, American and Australian first names for boys and what they mean. Perfect for anyone interested in choosing a name for a baby or for themselves!
The 10 Most Popular Babies' Names from English Speaking Countries:
Jack; Thomas, Joshua; William; Daniel; Matthew; James; Joseph; Harry; Samuel
What do English Boys' Names Mean?
Here is fairly comprehensive list of first (Christian) names used in the English-speaking world (Great Britain, the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding out what their own name means.
Top 10 English names
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Aaron
Enlightened
Abbott
Father
Abel
Breath
Abner
Father of Light
Abraham
Exalted Father
Adam
Man of Earth
Addison
Son of Adam
Adler
Eagle
Adley
The Just
Adrian, Adrien
The Dark One
Aedan, Aiden
Born of Fire
Aiken
The Oaken
Alan, Allan
Handsome One
Alastair
Defender of Men
Albern
Of Noble Valor
Albert
Noble, Bright
Albion
White or Fair
Alden
Wise Guardian
Aldis
From the Old House
Aldrich
Old Wise Leader
Alexander
Great Protector
Alfie
Form of Alfred
Alfred
Supernaturally Wise
Algernon
Bearded
Alston
From the Old Manor
Alton
From the Old Town
Alvin
Noble Friend
Ambrose
Immortal
Amery
Industrious
Amos
A Burden
Andrew
Manly, Valiant
Angus
Strong and Unique
Ansel
Nobel
Anthony
Priceless
Archer
Bowman
Archibald
Bold Prince
Arlen
Pledge
Arnold
Strong as an Eagle
Arthur, Art
Champion, Follower of Thor
Arvel
Wept Over
Atwater
From the Waterside
Atwood
Forest Dweller
Aubrey
Ruler of the Elves
Austin
Helpful
Avery
Elfin Ruler
Axel
Man of Peace
Baird
Bard or Minstrel
Baldwin
Princely Friend
Barclay
Meadow of Birch Trees
Barnaby
Prophet
Baron
Nobleman
Barrett
Bear-Like
Barry
Marksman
Bartholomew
Warlike
Basil
King-like
Benedict
Blessed
Benjamin
Son of Right Hand
Benton
Moor Dweller
Bernard
Stern Bear
Bert
Bright
Bevis
Bowman
Blaine
Lean or Thin
Blair
Man of Flatlands
Blake
Fair Complexioned
Bond
Farmer
Boris
Warrior
Bowen
Son of Owen
Braden
From the Broad Valley
Bradley
from the Broad Meadow
Brandan, Brendan, Brendon
Traveller
Brent
From the Steep Hill
Bret, Brett
Native of Brittany
Brian
High, Noble, Strong
Brice
Great Ambition
Brigham
Dweller by the Bridge
Brock
The Badger
Broderick
Form of Roderick
Brooke
A stream
Bruce
Brushwood
Bruno
Dark Complexioned
Bryant
Strong
Buck
The Deer
Bud
Messenger
Burgess
Citizen of a Town
Burton
Fortress
Byron
Bear
Cadman
Warrior
Calvert
Shepherd
Caldwell
Near a Cold Well
Caleb
Faithful
Calvin
Bald
Carrick
Rock
Carl
Farmer
Carlton
From Carl's Farm
Carney
Warrior
Carroll
Champion
Carter
Cart Driver
Carver
Wood Carver
Cary
Fort
Casey
Brave
Casper
Treasure
Cecil
Blind
Cedric
Chieftain
Chad, Chadwick
Warrior
Chalmers
Lord of the Household
Chandler
Candlemaker
Channing
A Canon
Chapman
Merchant
Charles
Manly
Chatwin
Warlike Friend
Chester
Castle Dweller
Christian
A Christian
Christopher
Christ-Bearer
Clarence
Famous
Claude
Lame
Clayton, Clay
The Clay Farm
Clifford, Cliff
Near the Cliff
Clive
Cliff Dweller
Clyde
Heard from Afar
Coleman
Dove
Colin
People's Victory
Collier
Miner
Conan
Wise
Connell
Friendship
Connor
Lover of Hounds
Conrad
Able in Counsel
Conroy
Wise Man
Conway
Hound in the Plain
Corwin
The Raven
Crispin
Curly Haired
Crosby
Dweller by Town Cross
Culbert
Cool and Brilliant
Culver
Dove
Curt
Short or Little
Curtis
Courteous
Cuthbert
Famous and Brilliant
Craig
Rocky Hill
Cyril
Lord-like

Dale, Daley
Frequenter of Gatherings
Dalton
Valley Estate
Damon
Day of the Week
Daniel
Ruler of the World
Darcy
Dark
Darian
Wealthy
Darell, Darrel
Beloved
David
Swift, Nimble, Beloved
Davin
Little Deer
Dean
Great Leader
Declan
Full of Goodness
Delmar
Mariner
Denley
From the Valley Meadow
Dennis
Wild or Crazy
Derek
Great Ruler
Dermot
Without Enemy
Derwin
Friend of Wild Animals
Des, Desmond
Like an Oak
Dexter
Dexterous
Dillon
Faithful
Dion
Short for Dionysus
Dirk
Ruler of People
Dixon
Powerful Ruler
Dominic
Belonging to the Lord
Donald
Ruler
Dorian
A Dorian
Douglas
Dark
Doyle
Stranger
Drake
Dragon
Drew
Trustworthy
Driscoll
Interpreter
Dudley
Residence Name
Duncan
Dark Skinned Warrior
Durwin
Beloved Friend
Dwayne
Field or Meadow
Dwight
White or Fair
Dylan
Faithful, Loyal
Earl
Nobleman
Eaton
From the Riverside
Ebenezer
Rock of Help
Edan
Fiery Flame
Edgar
Fortunate Spear
Edric
Prosperous Ruler
Edmond, Edmund
Guardian of the Riches
Edward, Eddie
Happy Protector
Edwin
Valuable Friend
Efrain
Guardian of the Mists
Egan
Ardent
Egbert
Formidably Brilliant
Egerton
The Edge
Egil
A Sting
Elbert
Nobly Brilliant
Eldon
Respected
Eldwin
Sage Friend
Eli, Ely, Elijah
The Highest
Elias
Jehovah is God
Eliot, Elliott
Close to God
Ellery
Cheerful
Elmer
Awe-Inspiring
Elroy
Royal
Elton
Residence Name
Elvis
A Wise and Noble Friend
Emerson, Emery
Industrious
Emmanuel
God-like
Emmett
Hard Working
Emrick
Immortal
Enoch
Dedicated or Consecrated
Eric, Erik
Honourable and Powerful
Ernest
Iron Man, Vigour
Errol
Wanderering Noble
Erskine
Hill Dweller
Erwin
Friend of the Sea
Esmond
Protective Grace
Ethan, Ethanael
Constant, Firm, Strong
Ethen
Endurance
Eugene
Born of the Yew Tree
Evan
Young Warrior
Everett
Wild Boar
Ezra
The Helper
Fabian
Bean Farmer
Fairfax
Fair Haired
Falkner
Falcon Trainer
Farley
Distant Meadow
Farrell
Man of Valor
Felix
Prosperous
Fenton
From the Flat Lands
Ferdinand
Adventurous in Life
Fergal
Brave and Couragous
Fergus, Ferguson
Strong and Virile
Ferris
Iron Worker
Finbar
The Fair
Fitzgerald
Son of Gerald
Fleming
Originating from Flanders
Fletcher
Arrow Maker
Floyd
The Hollow
Forbes
Prosperous
Forrest
Woodsman
Foster
Bird Catcher
Fox
Cunning
Francis
Free
Frank
Free Man
Frasier
Strawberry
Frederick
Peaceful Ruler
Freeman
A Freeman

Gabriel
Man of God
Gale
A Stranger
Galvin
Sparrow
Gardner
Gardener
Garret
Spear Champion
Garrick
Spear King
Garth
Herdsman
Gavin
White Hawk
George
Farmer
Gerald, Gerard, Gerret
Spear Carrier
Gideon
Great Warrior
Gifford
Gift-Brave
Gilbert
Pledge
Giles
Bearer of Shield
Gilroy
Servant of the King
Glenn
Valley
Goddard
Divinely Firm
Godfrey
God's Peace
Godwin
Divine Friend
Graham
Grey Home
Grant
Great
Grayson
Son of Bailiff
Gregory
Watchful One
Gresham
From the Grazing Land
Griswald, Griswold
Residence Name
Grover
Dweller in the Grove
Guy
Guide
Hadden
From the Moor
Hadley
Heath Covered Moorland
Hadwin
Friend in War
Hal
Variant of Henry
Halbert
Bright Stone
Halden
Half-Dane
Hale
Robust
Hall
From the Hall or Manor
Halsey
Residence Name
Hamlin
Ruler of the Home
Hanley
From the High Meadow
Hardy
Strong
Harlan, Harland
Meadow of the Hares
Harley
Army Meadow
Harold, Harry
Power
Harris, Harrison
Son of Harold
Hartley
Residence Name
Heath, Heathcliff
From Heath or Moorland
Hector
Steadfast
Henry
Ruler of the House
Herbert
Bright Warrior
Herman
Warrior
Homer
A Pledge or Security
Horace, Horatio
Timekeeper
Howard
Strong Minded
Hubert
Bright Minded
Hugh, Hugo
Fire
Humphrey
Supporter of Peace
Hunter
Hunter
Ian
God is Gracious
Igor
Heroic Warrior
Irvin, Irving
Handsome
Isaac
Laughter
Isaiah
God's Salvation
Ivan
Form of John
Iver, Ivar
Archer
Ives
Little Archer

Jack
Godly
Jacob
Conqueror
James, Jimmy
Supplanter
Jarvis
Accurate Arrow
Jason
God is my Saviour
Jasper
Bearer of Treasure
Jed
Beloved of the Lord
Jeffrey
Peace Bringer
Jeremiah, Jeremy
Exalted
Jerome
Of Sacred Name
Jesse
Gift Giver
John
God is Gracious
Jonathan
A Gift
Joseph, Joey, Joe
God Multiplies
Joshua
God is my Salvation
Justin
Just
Kane
Honor
Keene
Sharp
Keegan
Fiery
Keaton
Where Hawks Go
Keith
Forest
Kelsey
Island of Ships
Kelvin
Friend of the Sea
Kendall
Narrow River
Kendrick
Ruler
Kenneth, Ken
Handsome
Kent
Bright White
Kenway
Courageous in Battle
Kenyon
Blonde Haired
Kerry
The Dark
Kerwin
Dark Skinned
Kevin
Handsome
Kiefer
Barrel Maker
Kilby
Residence Name
Kilian
Blind
Kim
Chief
Kimball
Royally Brave
Kingsley
Residence Name
Kirby
Residence Name
Kirk
Church
Kit
The Christ-Bearer
Kody
Helpful
Konrad
Bold Speaker
Kurt
Able in Counsel
Kyle
Handsome
Lambert
Land Bright
Lamont
Lawyer
Lancelot
Land
Landon
Owner
Landry
Ruler of the Place
Lane
Narrow Road
Lars
Variant of Lawrence
Laurence
Bay or Laurel Tree
Lee
Meadow
Leith
Wide
Leonard, Leo, Leon
Bold Lion
Leroy
Powerful King
Leslie
Residence Name
Lester
Camp of the Legion
Lincoln
Residence Name
Lionel
Lion-like
Lloyd
Grey
Logan
Trench or Forest
Lombard
Long-Beard
Louis, Lewis
Warrior
Lowell
Beloved
Lucas, Luke
Luminous
Luther
Warrior
Lyndon
Linden Tree

Maddox
Beneficient
Magnus
Great
Malcolm
Royal Blood
Melvin
Servant
Marcus
Warlike
Mark, Marc
Variant of Marcus
Marlon
Falcon
Martin
Warlike
Marvin
Sea
Matthew
Gift of the Lord
Maurice
Dark Skin
Max, Maxwell
Great
Medwin
Powerful Friend
Melville
Form of Malvin
Merlin
Bird
Michael
Like God
Milburn
Residence Name
Miles
Soldier
Monroe
A Wheeler
Montague
Residence Name
Montgomery
Mountain
Morgan
From the Sea's Edge
Morris
Moorish
Morton
From the Farm or Moor
Murray
Seaman
Nathaniel, Nathan
Gift of God
Neal
Champion
Neville
New Town
Nicholas
People Triumph
Nigel
Black
Noel
To be Born
Norman
Norseman
Norris
Caretaker
Olaf
Relic
Olin
Holly
Oliver
Olive Tree
Orson
Like the Bear
Oscar
Spear of God
Oswald
Of God-Like Power
Otis
Hears Well
Owen
Well-Born

Paul
Small
Paxton
Travelling Trader
Percival, Percy
The Gorge Piercer
Perry
Pear Tree
Peter
Rock or Stone
Peyton
Form of Patrick
Philbert
Illustriously Brilliant
Philip
Horse Lover
Phineas
Brazen Mouth
Pierce
Rock or Stone
Quade
Fourth
Quenby
Form of Quimby
Quillan
Cub
Quimby
Woman's Estate
Quentin
Fifth Child
Quinby
Residence Name
Quincy
Residence Name
Quinlan
Strong
Quinn
The Wise
Ralph
Variant of Randolph
Ramsey
Island of Ravens
Randolph
Strong Shield
Raymond
Wise Guardian
Reginald
Power
Renfred
Peacemaker
Rex
King
Rhett
Stream
Richard
Powerful Ruler
Ridley
Residence Name
Riley
Valiant
Robert, Robin
Bright Fame
Roderick
Famous Ruler
Rodney
Famous
Roger
Famous Warrior
Roland
Fame of the Land
Rolf
Wolf
Ronald
Of Mighty Power
Rory
Red King
Ross
Wood
Roswell
Mighty Steed
Roy
King
Royce
Son of Roy, Kingly
Rufus
Red-Haired
Rupert
Of Shining Fame
Russell
Red
Ryan
Variant of Bryan

Samson
Bright as the Sun
Samuel
Answer to Prayers
Scott
From Scotland
Sean
Heavenly Generosity
Sebastian
Majestic
Seth
Appointed One
Seymour
Moorish Saint
Shamus
Supplanter
Shawn
God's Gracious Gift
Shelley
Articulate
Sherard
Of Splendid Valour
Sheridan
The Wild Man
Sherlock
Fair-Haired
Sherman
Occupation Name
Sherwin
A Friend
Sidney
Earthy
Sigmund
Victorious Protection
Silas
Sound Forester
Simon
A Visionary and Listener
Sinclair
The Illustrious
Sloane
Warrior
Solomon
Peaceful
Spencer
Steward
StacyDependable

Stanley, Stan
Stony Field
Stephen, Stefan
Crown
Sterling
High Quality
Stewart, Stuart
A Steward
Theobold
Patriotic
Theodore
Gift of God
Thomas
Dependable
Timothy
Honour God
Titus
The Safe
Tobias
Goodness of the Lord
Toby
God is Good
Todd
Fox
Tony
Beyond Praise
Travis, Travers
At the Crossing
Trent
Torrent
Trevor
Great House
Tristan
Sorrowful
Troy
After the City
Truman
A Faithful, Loyal Man
Tyler
Occupation Name
Udolf
Prosperous Wolf
Unwin
Nonfriend
Uriah
God is my Light

Vance
Thresher
Vaughan
Small
Vernon
Flourishing
Victor
Conqueror
Vincent
Victorious
Wallace
Stranger
Walter
Powerful Ruler
Walton
Residence Name
Ward
Guardian
Warren
Protective Friend
Washington
Residence Name
Wayne
Wagon Maker
Wesley
Man from the West
Wilbur
Beloved Stronghold
Willard
Great Bravery
William, Will
Determined Guardian
Willis
Variant of Will
Winston
Town of Victory
Winthrop
Residence Name
Wyatt
Guide
Wylie
Beguiling
Wyman
Warrior
Zachariah
Remembered by the Lord
Zachary
Remember the Lord
Zebadiah
Gift of the Lord
Zane
Form of John
Zebediah
God's Gift

THE MEANING OF ENGLISH NAMES
Have you ever wondered what an English first name means? Would you like to know the meaning of an English Christian name in order to choose a name for your baby?  If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then this is the page for you! Below is a list of the most common British, American and Australian first names for girls and what they mean. Perfect for anyone interested in choosing a name for a baby or for themselves!
Find a Name for Your Baby
The Meaning of Girls Names
The 10 Most Popular Babies' Names from English Speaking Countries:
Emily; Chloe; Megan; Jessica; Emma; Sarah; Elizabeth; Sophie; Olivia; Lauren
Check the Meaning of Boys Names
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Abigail
Source of Joy
Ada
Prosperous, Happy
Adelaide
Noble, Of Good Cheer
Adrienne
Feminine of Adrian
Agatha
The Good
Agnes
Pure, Gentle
Aileen
Light
Aimee
Beloved
Alanna
Fair
Alarice
Ruler of All
Alda
Rich
Alexandra
Helper of Mankind
Alice
Noble, Of Good Cheer
Alina
Fair
Alison
Of Sacred Fame
Alma
Nourishing
Amanda
Loveable
Amaryllis
Fresh, Sparkling
Amber
Jewel
Anastasia
One who shall rise again
Andrea
Feminine of Andrew
Angela
Angelic
Angelica
Italian form of Angela
Anita
Grace
Ann, Anne
Grace, Mercy
Annabelle
Joy
Annette
Variant of Anne
Anthea
Flower-Like
April
To Open Up
Ariana
Silvery
Arleen
A Pledge
Astrid
Impulsive in Love
Audrey
Strong

Barbara, Bobbie
Strange
Beata
Blessed
Beatrice, Beatrix
She Who Blesses
Becky
The Ensnarer
Belinda
Pretty
Belle, Bella
Beautiful
Bernadette
Feminine for Bernard
Bernice
Bringer of Victory
Bertha, Berta
Bright or Glorious
Bertina
Bright, Shining
Beryl
A Jewel
Bess
Consecrated to God
Beth, Bethany
Worshiper of