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1 SophieName (s) of
2 Luukfrom Lucania, light
3 LotteMasculine.
4 Semrenowned
5 Saraprincess
6 Milanlove fame
7 Emmagreat great
8 DaanComes from the name Daniel. Hebrew: `my judge is G-d'. Name of one of the four prophets from the first testament. Because of his ability to explain dreams, Daniel was given an influential position at the court. Holy name: Daniel the Stylite, a Greek sain
9 JuliaPeople of Julus
10 Jaydena contemporary spelling variant of the given name Jadon.
11 IsaGod has sworn, or ice / iron
12 StijnA German name related to stone, meaning `stone weapon'. An abbreviation of Augustinus, Constantinus and others.
13 LisaGod has sworn
14 LeviAttached or pledged. Joined. Levi: third of Jacob's 12 sons, he became father of the tribe that was assigned priestly duties.
15 Lynnshield of linden wood or hose
16 Lucasfrom Lucania, light
17 EviThe life giving
18 ThijsComes form Matthias. A name from the New Testament. Matthias was the name of the apostle which was chosen as Judas? replacement after he died (Hand. 1,23v.). It?s said that he preached in Ethiopia (vgl. Mattheus).
19 Esmee
20 JesseGift
21 LiekeThe unconcerned
22 JulianThe young man, dedicated to Jupiter
23 EvaLife. Living one. Variant of Eve. In the bible Eve was Adam's wife and the first woman.
24 Larsthe award-winning
25 NoorLight
26 Bramfather of many nations
27 NoaMovement
28 RubenBehold a son.
29 Fleurbloom
30 GijsIntelligent.
31 TessAbbreviation of Teresa, meaning harvester.
32 TijnThe little warrior
33 Zoë
34 ThomasThomas is a male given name. It was formed from a Greek word of the Aramaic name "Ta'oma'" meaning "twin". After Saint Thomas Becket, it became popular in England. This name also has some female versions such as Thomasina, Tamsyn, Tamsin, Tasmina, Tasmino, Thomaida/Thomais, or Tammy.
35 RoosRose
36 Liamwith the will as strong as a helmet
37 SanneLily
38 FinnFair. Mythology; Finn Mac Cumhail was legendary Irish 3rd century hero similar to the English Robin Hood. His warrior-followers were named Finians.
39 Saarprincess
40 Lucafrom Lucania, light
41 JasmijnJasmine
42 MaxThe largest
43 ElinVariant of Helen. Means light or most beautiful woman.
44 FayFaith, trust
45 MatsGod's gift
46 FloorFlourishing
47 TimShort version of Timotheus or a variation of Dimme.
48 FelineFeline
49 TeunThe invaluable
50 IsabelGod has sworn
51 MeesEagerly
52 Maudmighty in battle
53 Tygo(Good) fate, luck
54 MirtheName of an evergreen shrub. Myrtle was in antiquity and symbol of love, happiness and fertility
55 TomDerives from Thomas 'Twin.'.
56 BenteDanish feminine form of BENEDICT.
57 DeanFrom a surname derived from the Old English 'denu', meaning valley. Famous bearers: American actor and singer Dean Martin, American statesman Dean Acheson.
58 BrittBrit. A native of Brittany: (France) or Britain: (England).
59 KoenA surname meaning "Priest," commonly spelled as Cohen.
60 AmyDearly loved; Beloved. From the Old French Amee, which derives from the Latin amatus meaning loved. In common use after publication of American Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women'.
61 Keano
62 NoraGod is my light
63 ThijmenMan of the people
64 Naomipleasantness, sweetness
65 NoudHe who reigns as an Eagle
66 FemkeGirl
67 SvenBoy, Young Man
68 AnnaGracious, sweet and bitter, sad
69 TiesA gift from God
70 LizGod has sworn
71 Benjaminson of happiness
72 Annecharming, gracious
73 NoahRust / comfort
74 Ninathe ever pure, pure
75 RoanFrom the rowan tree.
76 Lunagoddess of the moon
77 Jaspertreasurer
78 Oliviaolive tree
79 JoepThe Lord's addition (to the family)
80 LivCover, Shield Or Life
81 Olivierolive tree
82 MilaPeople's Favor
83 SiemGod has heard
84 AnoukFavor, Grace
85 Nickvictor by the people, loved by all
86 LiseDedicated to god
87 Damianrestrain
88 IrisColorful, Rainbow
89 Florisbloom
90 EliseGod has sworn
91 Casfrom Lucania, light
92 CharlotteDiminutive of Charlotte: A feminine form of Charles, meaning man or manly. Alternate meaning, tiny and feminine.
93 Daniël
94 Juliethe youthful
95 Kaykeyholder
96 NienkeClean / pure, Merciful / or other lovely names that end with ina
97 NielsThe horned
98 PuckGnome, Scams
99 PepijnHorse Friend
100 YaraSpring
101 Hugothinking mind, wise
102 BoDiminutive of Beauregard: Respected; regarded highly (literal translation is Beautiful/handsome gaze). Also a variant of Beau: Handsome.
103 DylanSon of the wave, born near the sea, influence. Famous bearers: Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, American folk singer Bob Dylan.
104 Loïs
105 Pimwith the will as strong as a helmet
106 ElineTorch, the shining, brilliant
107 KyanAncient
108 HannahGrace of God
109 SeppYahweh grant increase
110 NikkiConqueror of the people
111 Guuswho is praised
112 Tessawoman working at harvest
113 Stansteadfast and persevering
114 DemiAbbreviation of Demetria - the mythological goddess of corn and harvest.
115 DavidDavid is a both used as a male given name and a surname, and is mostly a given name in English and French Hebrew origin. The name was derived from the Hebrew name "Dawid", which means "Darling" or "Beloved". David is often shortened to "Dave/Davey/Davie/Davy". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel in the 10th century BC.
116 RomyRosemary Or Person From Rome
117 JobPersecuted. In the Old Testament, Job was remembered for his great patience ('the patience of Job').
118 AmberA jewel name that became popular in the 19th century, from the name of the yellowish resin used in jewellery-making. Used regularly since the publication of 2Oth century writer Kathleen Winsor's novel 'Forever Amber. '.
119 MickHebrew for "Who is like God"
120 VeraFaith
121 RyanKingly. Famous Bearer: American actor Ryan O'Neal.
122 FennaCourageous protector
123 Hiddebattle
124 Miloufriendly
125 LaraProtection. Popular surname and place name.
126 DylanoDylan or Delano, or mixture of both names
127 LizzyGod has sworn
128 Mohammedthe glorified
129 Catoclean or pure
130 Jasonto heal. Jason is a character of Greek mythology
131 KikiShort For Names Beginning With K
132 TimoVariant of Timothy 'one who honors God.'.
133 Fieneadded
134 JensGod is gracious
135 IsabellaGod has sworn
136 Caspertreasurer
137 ElisaGod has sworn
138 Jamiehe heel grip
139 RosalieRose.
140 JustinRighteous
141 SennaThe Senna Plant
142 JoshuaYahweh is salvation
143 VeerleBattle Traveller
144 BasMajestic
145 KayleighVariant of Kay and Kayla. Keeper of the keys; pure.
146 Niekvictor by the people, loved by all
147 DaniqueGod is my judge
148 BoazStrength
149 JillDiminutive of Jillian : Child of the gods. A modern variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, meaning Jove's child.
150 DaniMy judge is God, Near, near
151 JadeThe name of a semi-precious stone.
152 QuintenFifth
153 Josephineadded
154 MikeHebrew for "Who is like God"
155 JulietteThe young man, dedicated to Jupiter
156 Quinnthe fifth
157 PienMay the Lord add
158 Rensthe award-winning
159 Yasminjasmine blossom
160 Willemwith the will as strong as a helmet
161 Yfkearcher
162 Jurrefarmer or husbandman
163 Fennesecurity, courageous protector
164 Jellevalue, payment, retribution, sacrifice
165 SterreStars
166 MarijnMarine
167 LauraThe laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. Old name with many variants.
168 NathanGift from God
169 AliciaOf noble birth
170 JuliusPeople of Julus
171 EmilyEmily is a female name coming from the Roman name Aemilia. This Latin name "Aemilia" comes from the latin word "aemulus" which means "rival".
172 Dexhappy
173 MadeliefThe flower name, perhaps influenced by Daisy "daisy" and names with Made-(as Madelon) and sweet (like Godelieve).
174 Samuelthe heard by God
175 Robinbeautifully by fame
176 ColinA variant of Nicholas, which means 'people's victory', from a French diminutive.
177 SophiaName (s) of
178 JonathanGift from God
179 MaritPearl
180 SilFrom the forest
181 SuusA Frenchman
182 MikaWho is like God
183 HaileyField of hay. Usually a surname.
184 Rickruler King
185 MerelBlackbird
186 Chrisanointed
187 CaitlinClean and pure
188 JimSupplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus.
189 Chloë
190 JoeyYahweh grant increase
191 FrederiqueQuiet, powerful ruler
192 MatthijsGod's gift
193 IlseGod has sworn
194 VinceVictor
195 Lindeshield of linden wood
196 Joriseditor of the Earth
197 MerleBlackbird.
198 AidenLittle Fire
199 LanaRock
200 AlexanderGuardian
201 SuzeLily, Lily
202 MorrisMoor, inhabitant of Mauritania
203 ValerieStrong; valiant. Feminine of the Roman family clan name Valerius.
204 RafaelGod has healed.
205 Guusjewho is praised
206 Twaninvaluable
207 IndyIndependent Or Indian
208 JanGod is merciful
209 KyaraClear;
210 JesperTreasure holder
211 NovaChases butterfly (Hopi).
212 PhilipHorses friend
213 EllaGod has sworn
214 Jackhe heel grip
215 Fienadded
216 Pieterrock
217 Jaylinn
218 TobiasGod is my good
219 Karlijnmeans the same as guy
220 SimonGod has heard
221 LilyLily
222 FeddeFrisian and Groninger names. Eenstammige shortening of Germanic names, fred, Old Frisian e fr tho 'peace, protection' (see-fred-). It is a form of child language with the reduction in r.
223 LinaDerived from ending of Carolina.
224 ValentijnStrong, healthy
225 ImkeShort form of names with the Germanic tribe "Irmin" (large, great), whole, comprehensive
226 WesselArmy defender
227 IsisThrone
228 BeauBeautiful
229 JinteSee Ine and Ene
230 Bartbright or shiny
231 LaurenFeminine form of Lorin: Variant of Laurence: From the place of laurel trees.
232 TristanTumult; outcry. From the Celtic name Tristan. In Arthurian legend Tristan was a Knight of the Round Table and tragic hero of the medieval tale Tristram and Isolde.
233 LolaDiminutive of Dolores: Sorrow. From Maria de los Dolores (the Virgin Mary, or Mary of the Sorrows.
234 JortStrong or brave as a boar
235 Amélie
236 OwenYoung warrior. Also can be a variant of Eugene: Well-born.
237 Dewigoddess
238 Dionfertility
239 LieveLoved by God
240 AbelBreath; son; breathing spirit. In the Old Testament, Abel was the son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain in a fit of jealousy.
241 LindseyVariant of Lindsay: From the island of the lime tree. Although in the past, Lindsay was a common boys' name, today it is used more often for girls.
242 StefCrown or garland
243 SilkeWin / win
244 Florianbloom
245 TaraWhere the kings met. Also Tara's Halls, where ancient Bards sang deeds of Irish heroes. The ruins of the Halls are on the hill of Tara, meaning crag or tower.
246 Jordyeditor of the Earth
247 SamDiminutive of Samson: Sun child; bright sun.
248 JulesPeople of Julus
249 Jennafruitful
250 KeesThe horned
251 QuintyThe fifth
252 OscarDivine spear; God's spear. Famous Bearer: poet Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), who was put on trial and imprisoned for homosexuality.
253 Renskethe award-winning
254 BryanBryan is a name that is usually given to boys. It is a variant of the name Brian. It comes from an Old Celtic language word meaning "high", or "noble".
255 JuulPeople of Julus
256 DouweDove
257 KyraLady
258 Laurensthe award-winning
259 KateClean and pure
260 LoekOne from Lucania
261 Lisannecharming, gracious
262 Martthe biblical figure Marta
263 Louiseglorious war hero
264 RayanKing, Queen
265 RosaRose / bush
266 XaviNew house
267 Florinebloom
268 AdamRed, a reference to either the red skin or the red earth of Eden from which the Old Testament Adam was created in Genesis 2. Famous bearer: 7th century Irish St Adamnan, meaning 'little adam', was the biographer of St Columba.
269 Jesslyn
270 BrentDerived from a surname and place name; based on the Old English words for high place, steep hill, or burnt. Used occasionally as a first name in North America since the 1930s.
271 LeahStrong and brave as a lion
272 Joël
273 Marashapely clean
274 YannickYahweh is gracious
275 DaphneVictory.
276 AmirPrince/Rich/Cultivated
277 JenteGod is gracious
278 Boriscombatant
279 JetThe mighty of residence, high-born
280 Gabriël
281 AiméeVariant of Amy: Dearly loved; Beloved. From the Old French Amee, which derives from the Latin amatus meaning loved.
282 JayJay
283 Iseice
284 JipGiving, hospitable
285 KimYahweh focuses on
286 Louisglorious war hero
287 Meikeshapely clean
288 MauritsMoor, inhabitant of Mauritania
289 JessieYahweh is
290 Melleassembly, place dish
291 Lenalion, hard
292 WesleyFrom the west meadow. John and Charles Wesley were the founders of Methodism.
293 Pleunbelonging to Apollo
294 KickThe horned
295 ThirzaPleasantness; acceptance; delightful.
296 MaximThe largest
297 Aniekpardon or comely
298 MichaelThe name Michael is usually used for males and can be changed to Michèle, Michelle, Michaela, Mechelle, Micheline, and Michaelle for female or even Mychal for either male or female. Michael is a Hebrew name meaning "Who is like God?". In English, it is shortened as Mike, Mikey, Mickey or Mick.
299 DanishaMy judge is God
300 FabianDerived from the Roman clan name Fabius; a name given several Roman emperors and 16 saints.
301 LiselotteCombination name of Elizabeth (I swear to God) and Charlotte (guy / man / free man)
302 Felixhappy
303 MeganOne who is strong and mighty.
304 GielHebrew for "Who is like God"
305 AzraPure
306 GiovanniYahweh is gracious
307 MayaMother
308 Jimmyson of Demeter
309 AlyssaNoble
310 Lennlion, hard
311 Bregjebeautifully by noble behavior
312 Woutruler of the army
313 LiviaLife. Ancient Roman name. Abbreviation of Olivia.
314 AronVariant of Aaron: Lofty; exalted; high mountain.
315 MelissaBee
316 Leonlion
317 Shanaya
318 SebastiaanMajestic
319 Jailey
320 SjoerdVictory
321 Liannejuvenile or dedicated to Jupiter
322 MarkMark is popularly used as a male given name in English language or many European countries. Originally, it was from old Latin "Mart-kos" meaning "consecrated to the god Mars", "God of war" or "to be warlike". This name Mark is formed from Marcus. The author of the second Gospel in the New Testament was Saint Mark, He is the patron saint of Venice.
323 LucyVariant of Lucia: Graceful light. Illumination.
324 EliasYahweh is (my) God
325 Maaikeshapely clean
326 Joostnickname for the Devil
327 MaartjeThe little warrior
328 MaartenThe little warrior
329 MiaMy. Also a variant of Maria: Wished for child; rebellion.
330 SanderProtector of men
331 Willemijnwith the will as strong as a helmet
332 YouriBoer
333 SiennaReddish Brown
334 AlexAbbreviation of the Greek name Alexander, meaning defender of mankind. The name is common among English, German and Dutch speakers.
335 StaceyResurrection
336 Jeltevalue, payment, retribution, sacrifice
337 FemShortened form of Eufemia or feminine form of Femme (Friesland).
338 JonasDove. Variant of Hebrew Jonah.
339 AnnabelGracious, sweet and bitter, sad
340 SamiExalted
341 AshleyLives in the ash tree grove. Derived from a surname and place name based on the Old English word for ash wood. Famous bearer: Ashley, the male character in Margaret Mitchell's popular 'Gone with the Wind'. Both a male and female name.
342 DaveyVariant of David 'beloved.'.
343 LailaNightfall.
344 Jaricoming from or resident of Adria
345 RosanneRose / bush
346 RafOccurs in southern Netherlands.
347 SuzanneLily
348 Stormimpetuous movement, storm, violent attack
349 Aïsha
350 VictorVictor
351 Cheyennecapital of Wyoming
352 ViggoBattle, War-like
353 Diedeprotector of the people
354 Christiananointed
355 EefjeWild boar, variant of "Aaf" (supernatural being) or the life-giving
356 JamesJames is an English language name for boys. It came from the Old French variation of the late Latin name 'Iacomus'. In Hebrew it is Yaʻaqov (Jacob) meaning supplanter. James is a common name in many countries like the United States, Northern Ireland, Australia, Wales, England, etc.
357 Elif
358 KevinKevin is a male name of Gealic/Irish origin. On of the earliest people who carried the name was Saint Kevin, although it is not a biblical name.Kevin in Irish is: Caoimhghín. Caoimhghín comes from the Irish caomh which means: "kind, honest, handsome".
359 EmilieGentle, friendly, contestant
360 BradleyBroad clearing in the wood. From a surname and place name based on the Old English words for broad clearing and broad wood. Famous Bearer: Movie star Brad (Bradley) Pitt.
361 EvelienThe life giving
362 Duuk
363 Felicehappy
364 IanYahweh is gracious
365 Phileine
366 Ravisun
367 ChelseaSeaport. Place name; a London district.
368 Senn
369 ElenaShining light, or bright one. A variant of the Greek Helen.
370 Tibbepeople
371 Gwenwhite, white
372 XanderProtector of men
373 Romaysa
374 Bjornbear
375 ZeynepArabic name, derived from the plant named Zaynab.
376 HuubBright mind
377 Esthera star
378 JornFarmer
379 JanneGod is gracious
380 Miloshapely, clean
381 JunaThe
382 Wouterruler of the army
383 Mareshapely, clean
384 MetteMighty warrior
385 SethAnointed; compensation. Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve. Eve considered him to be a replacement for her dead son, Abel.
386 Annemijncharming, gracious
387 Christiaananointed
388 DominiqueOf the Lord. From the Latin Dominic. This French spelling is used primarily for girls.
389 Jacobhe heel grip
390 Jadeycostly
391 KenjiIntelligent second son; strong and vigorous.
392 Jaydacostly
393 BerendBrave as a bear.
394 KaylinVariant of Kay and Kayla. Keeper of the keys; pure.
395 DaveDiminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
396 Lenthe
397 JochemYahweh focuses on


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