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#Name Meaning
1 AadiThe first, important.
2 Aalasefriendly
3 AbellaBreath.
4 AbrialOpen
5 AbsolonThe father is peace, or father of peace. Form of Hebrew Absolom who was son of Old Testament King David. Became popular in the 12th century.
6 Acelinenoble at birth
7 Achillehero of the Trojan War
8 Adalenederived from adela
9 AdaliciaOf the nobility. Noble.
10 AdalieOf the nobility. Noble.
11 Adalynderived from adela
12 AdeliaOf the nobility. Noble.
13 Adelinebeauty
14 AdelisaOf the nobility. Noble.
15 AdeliseForerunner of Alice. Of the nobility. Noble.
16 Adelynnderived from adela
17 AdileneNoble
18 AdorleeAdored.
19 AdreannaDark
20 AdriannaFrom Adria, the Adriatic sea region. Also means dark.
21 AdrianneOriginating from Adria (Venice) dull black, dark
22 AdrieneDark
23 AdrienneFrom Adria, the Adriatic sea region. Also means dark.
24 AdventBorn during Advent.
25 AfrodilleDaffodil.
26 AgricanFrom the field.
27 AiglentinaSweetbrier rose.
28 AiglentineSweetbrier rose.
29 Aimébeloved
30 AiméeVariant of Amy: Dearly loved; Beloved. From the Old French Amee, which derives from the Latin amatus meaning loved.
31 AlainaRock
32 AlaineDear child.
33 Alavdalark
34 AlaynaRock
35 AlbaricBlond ruler.
36 AlbergeIn
37 AldrickOld or wise ruler.
38 Aleronworn by a knight
39 AletteOf noble birth
40 AlexandreProtector
41 Alexandrieprotector of the people
42 AlexandrineFeminine form Alexandre.
43 AlezaeGentle Trade Wind
44 AlgernonWith whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror, one of whom was William de Percy, founder of the aristocratic Percy family.
45 AlgieDiminutive of Algernon: With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror.
46 AlgrenonBearded.
47 AlgyDiminutive of Algernon: With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror.
48 Alhertinebeautifully by noble behavior
49 AlianeNoble & Gracious
50 AlitaNoble. Form of Adelita.
51 AlixNoble
52 Allardnoble heart
53 AlleffraCheerful.
54 AlleteWinged.
55 Alliwinged
56 AlsatiaFrom The Alsace-Loraine Area Of France
57 AluinVariant of Alvin: Friend.
58 AlvadaLark
59 AlyssandraDefender of mankind. Feminine of Alexander.
60 AmabellaLovable.
61 Amaranteflower that never fades
62 AmarenteImmortal flower
63 Amariegracious under adversity
64 AmaudPower of an eagle.
65 AmauryName of a count.
66 AmbraAmber Colored
67 AmbreJewel
68 Ambroiseimmortal
69 AmbrosinaFeminine forms of the Greek Ambrose.
70 AmedeeLoves God.
71 AmelieHard working. Industrious. Striving.
72 Amesfriend
73 AmiceVariant of Amy: Dearly loved; Beloved. From the Old French Amee, which derives from the Latin amatus meaning loved. Also a French form of the Latin Amico, meaning friend.
74 AmiciaVariant of Amy: Dearly loved; Beloved. From the Old French Amee, which derives from the Latin amatus meaning loved. Also a French form of the Latin Amico, meaning friend.
75 Amieebeloved
76 AmiteFriend. Friendship.
77 AmiteeFriend. Friendship.
78 AmouEagle wolf.
79 AmouxEagle wolf.
80 AnatoleFrom Anatolia
81 AncelinHandmaiden.
82 AncilAdherent of a nobleman.
83 AndrayVariant of Andre: Masculine; manly; brave.
84 Andreemanlike, manly, brave
85 AneraeVariant of Andre: Masculine; manly; brave.
86 AngeAngel
87 AngelettaLittle angel.
88 AngeletteLittle angel.
89 AngelieMessenger Of God
90 Angelika'Like an angel.
91 AngeliquaHeavenly
92 AngéliqueA variant of Angelica meaning angelic. Angel; Like an angel.
93 Angevinangel of wine
94 AngiliaAngel.
95 Ann-MarieGracefully
96 AnnabellGracious, charming beauty
97 AnselmeHelmet of God
98 AntoninThe invaluable
99 ApollinaGift from Apollo.
100 ApollineGift from Apollo.
101 ArceneSilvery.
102 ArchaimbaudBold.
103 ArchambaultBold.
104 ArchardPowerful
105 ArchenhaudBold.
106 ArianeVery holy. Variant of the Greek Mythological Ariadne, who aided Theseus to escape from the Cretan labyrinth.
107 ArianneVery
108 AristideBest
109 ArjeanSilvery.
110 ArlettaVariant of Arlette: Derived from a feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning manly. A medieval given name.
111 ArmandArmy man; soldier. Famous Bearer: romantic actor Armand Assante.
112 ArmellePrincess
113 Armynelfeminine form of armand
114 ArnaudeHe who reigns as an Eagle
115 AronVariant of Aaron: Lofty; exalted; high mountain.
116 ArtoisFrom Artois, Netherlands
117 ArtusNoble
118 Asantegood health
119 Astinstarlike
120 AubertExalted, shining with fame
121 AubinWhite, Buddy Alven, White colored
122 AubreeRules with elf-wisdom.
123 Aubreypresiding over otherworldly beings
124 AubryRules with elf-wisdom.
125 AudraNoble Strength
126 Augustinwho is praised
127 AuheronDerived from two Old German words meaning noble and bear-like. Auberon was the king of the fairies in medieval romance.
128 AuhertNoble
129 AundrayVariant of Andre: Masculine; manly; brave.
130 AureSoft Air, Breeze
131 AurivilleFrom the gold town.
132 Auroregold
133 Aurorettefrom aurora
134 AvelaineNut.
135 AvenallLives near the oatfield.
136 AveneilLives near the oatfield.
137 AveneillVariant of Avenall: Pasture of oats.
138 AvenelVariant of Avenall: Pasture of oats.
139 AvenellVariant of Avenall: Pasture of oats.
140 AvenelleLives near the oatfield.
141 AvenilVariant of Avenall: Pasture of oats.
142 AvenillVariant of Avenall: Pasture of oats.
143 AventBorn during Advent.
144 Avianbird-like
145 AvignonFrom Avignon, France
146 BabetteBorn abroad, foreign
147 Babiche"Savage" or "wild"
148 Badebattle
149 BastienMajestic
150 BealsVariant of Beal: Handsome.
151 BeauBeautiful
152 Beauchampbeautiful field
153 BeaufortFrom the beautiful fortress.
154 Beaumontfrom the beautiful mountain
155 BeauregardRespected; regarded highly (literal translation is Beautiful/handsome gaze).
156 BeauvaisVariant of Bevis: Handsome face. Also 'from Beauvais'.
157 BeauvisVariant of Bevis: Handsome face. Also 'from Beauvais'.
158 BeavisVariant of Bevis: Handsome face. Also 'from Beauvais'.
159 BebeBaby
160 BeldaFair maiden.
161 BellanitaGracious Beauty
162 Benardfrom bernard
163 BenoîtBlessed
164 BerangariaName of a princess.
165 BerdineBrave as a bear
166 BererngerStrong as a bear
167 Bernstrong and brave as a bear
168 Bernadettestrong and brave as a bear
169 Bernadinastrong and brave as a bear
170 Bernadinestrong and brave as a bear
171 BernettaVictory
172 Bernettestrong and brave as a bear
173 BerniceOne who brings victory. Variant of Berenice.
174 BernyceOne who brings victory. Variant of Berenice.
175 BertheBright.
176 Bertilleclear
177 BettineGod has sworn
178 BibianeLife
179 BijouJewel
180 BirkeVariant of Burke: Lives in a fortress.
181 BlaisStutter
182 BlaisdellStutter
183 BlaizeStutter
184 BlanchWhite
185 BlancheWhite; shining.
186 BlanchefleurWhite flower.
187 BlaseStutter
188 BodinVariant of Boden: He who delivers the news.
189 BogeyDiminutive of Bogart: Bow strength. Famous Bearer: late U.S. film star Humphrey Bogart.
190 BogieDiminutive of Bogart: Bow strength. Famous Bearer: late U.S. film star Humphrey Bogart.
191 BogyDiminutive of Bogart: Bow strength. Famous Bearer: late U.S. film star Humphrey Bogart.
192 BoiceVariant of Boyce: Forest.
193 BoisWood
194 BoiseVariant of Boyce: Forest.
195 Bonamygood friend
196 BonarGentle.
197 BonnevilleBeautiful city
198 Boswellforested town
199 BowdoinVariant of Boden: He who delivers the news.
200 Briandcastle
201 BridgettStrength
202 BridgetteThe
203 BrieFrom Brie Region Of France
204 BrielleGod is with us
205 BriellenBrie, elevated
206 BriellynFrom Brielle, elevated flare
207 BrieroseBrie, elevated
208 BrigetteStrength. Mythological Celtic goddess of fire and poetry.
209 BrigitteVariant of Bridget: Derived from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'the high one' or 'strength.' Brighid was a mythological Celtic goddess of fire and poetry. This name has been used regularly in the British Isles since the 17th century.'Strength.
210 BrilandCastle
211 BrunellaBrown haired.
212 BrunelleDark haired.
213 BrysLegendary son of Brysethach.
214 BuironFrom the cottage.
215 BurcetFrom the little stronghold.
216 BurelReddish brown haired.
217 BurkVariant of Burke: Lives in a fortress.
218 BurnelVariant of Burnell: Little brown child.
219 BurniceBrings victory
220 CachetPrestigious
221 CadenciaRhythmic
222 Calaiscity in france
223 CalandreLark.
224 CalantheBeautiful flower
225 CallandraGorgeous protector of mankind
226 CallanneGracious Beauty
227 CalveIntrepid
228 CamileFree-born; noble. Variant of Camilla.
229 CamillaFree-born; noble. Variant of Camilla.
230 CamilleiFree-born; noble. Variant of Camilla.
231 CannanVariant of Cannon: Church official.
232 CanningVariant of Cannon: Church official.
233 CannonChurch official.
234 CanonVariant of Cannon: Church official.
235 CapucinaCape.
236 CapucineCape.
237 CarinePure.
238 CarlosFree
239 CarnationFlesh - colored.
240 CaroleVariant of Carole: The french form of the English Carol, a dimunitive of Charles meaning strong.
241 CarressaTender touch.
242 Catelinederived from katherine meaning pure
243 Cathérineclean or pure
244 CathicenVariant of Catherine: Pure, clear. Form of the Latin Katharina, from the Greek Aikaterina.
245 CavalierKnight, Horseman
246 CayenneHot Spice
247 CearbhallManly.
248 CelesseHeavenly
249 CelestiaHeavenly.
250 CelestielHeavenly
251 CelestinaVariant of Celeste : This French name is based on the Latin caelestis meaning 'heavenly'. Used as both a masculine and feminine name in France.
252 CelestynHeavenly
253 CelestynaHeavenly.
254 CelieGhost
255 CélineDivine
256 CendrillonOf the ashes.
257 Ceracherry
258 Cerisecherry
259 ChambrayLight textiles
260 ChamonixFrom Chamonix, France
261 ChandelleCandle
262 ChanelChannel
263 ChanellChannel
264 ChanelleChannel
265 ChaneyOak tree; oak-hearted.
266 ChanineGod is reconciling
267 ChanlerMaker of candles.
268 ChannelleCanal; channel. The popular perfume Chanel.
269 ChantSong
270 ChantaeSinger. To sing. Song.
271 ChantalSong
272 ChantalleSinger. To sing. Song.
273 ChantaySinger. To sing. Song.
274 ChanteSinger. To sing. Song.
275 ChantelSinger. To sing. Song.
276 ChantellSinger. To sing. Song.
277 ChantelleSinger. To sing. Song.
278 Chantonwe sing
279 ChantrellSinger. To sing. Song.
280 ChantrySinging Of The Mass
281 CharisseGrace, Beauty, Kindness
282 CharityFrom the Old French 'charite' meaning Christian love, based on the Latin 'cantos' Charity is held up in the New Testament (I Corinthians 13) as the greatest of the three Christian virtues, with Faith and Hope.
283 CharleneFeminine form of Charles: From the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man.
284 CharletteFeminine of Charles meaning manly.
285 CharlineFeminine of Charles meaning manly.
286 CharlisaFeminine of Charles meaning manly.
287 Charlisefemale
288 Charlitaa non-noble freeman
289 CharlizeFree
290 CharlotSon of Charlemagne.
291 CharlottaFeminine of Charles meaning manly.
292 CharmayneFeminine of Charles meaning manly. Variant of Charmain, one of Cleopatra's attendants.
293 CharméCharming, beautiful
294 CharnellBurial Place
295 Chattiea non-noble freeman
296 ChaunteSinger. To sing. Song.
297 ChauntelSinger. To sing. Song.
298 ChayneOak-hearted.
299 Chaysehunter variant of chase
300 ChelleAs God
301 ChenelleCanal; channel. The popular perfume Chanel.
302 CheneyFrom the oak wood. Variant of Chaney: Oak tree; oak-hearted.
303 ChereVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
304 ChereeVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
305 ChereenVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
306 CherellVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
307 CherelleVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
308 ChériDear
309 CherinaVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
310 CherineVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
311 CheritaVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
312 CherreeVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
313 CherrelleVariant of Cherie 'Dear one;darling'.
314 ChevDiminutive of Chevalier: Knight.
315 ChevalierHorseman; knight.
316 ChevellHorseman; knight. An abbreviation of Chevalier. Actor-comedian Chevy Chase.
317 CheviDiminutive of Chevalier: Knight.
318 ChevisChub Fish
319 ChimereDream
320 ChrislaureBrave
321 Christianeanointed
322 Christienanointed
323 ChristoforWith Christ inside.
324 Clairebright, shiny, glossy
325 Claralclear, bright
326 Claretteclear
327 Clarisseclear
328 ClaritaBright.
329 Clemancemerciful
330 ClodiaOf Unknown Meaning
331 ClothildeLoud Battle
332 CoeurHeart
333 ColetteConqueror of the people
334 ColignyFrom Coligny, France
335 Collettavictor by the people, loved by all
336 ColletteNecklace. Victorious. Variant of Nicolette.
337 ColognePerfume, also a city in Germany
338 ColvileVariant of Colville: Place name in France.
339 ColvillVariant of Colville: Place name in France.
340 ComforteStrength
341 CorbeauCrow, Raven
342 CoretteLittle maiden.
343 Corinlance zwaaier
344 Corinavirgin
345 Corinevirgin
346 CorneilleHorn
347 Cosettevictorious people
348 Cossetteof the victorious
349 CoyanModest
350 CoyneModest.
351 CrecelleRattling
352 CreissantTo create.
353 CretienChristian
354 CurticeCourteous.
355 Cybillesoothsayer
356 CyprienOne from Cyprus
357 CyrilMaster; lord.
358 CyrilleMr
359 D~Arcyfrom arcy
360 Daimmena saint that took care of children
361 DairelleFrom Airelle, France
362 DamiaUntamed.
363 DamienOn
364 DanniellGod is my judge
365 DaraldFrom Airelle
366 DarcelDark. Variant of Darcy or D'Arcy.
367 DarcellDark. Variant of Darcy or D'Arcy.
368 DarcelleDark. .
369 DarceyVariant of Darcy: Dark one.
370 DarchelleDark
371 DarciDark
372 DarciaDark. .
373 DarcioDark. Variant of Darcy or D'Arcy.
374 DareauVariant of Darrel 'open.'.
375 DarellFrom Airelle
376 DartagnanThe Three Musketeers by Dumas was based on the real D'artagnan's memoirs.
377 Dashpage boy
378 Dashiellpage boy
379 Dauphinedolphin
380 Debrianabeautiful and longed for
381 DeeneHope
382 DelancyFrom the elder tree grove.
383 DelaneFrom the elder tree grove.
384 DelisleIsland
385 DelitPleasure.
386 DelmareOf the sea.
387 DelrayOf the King.
388 DelrickOf the King.
389 DelricoOf the King.
390 DelronOf the King.
391 Demekafriendly
392 Denisagriculture, fertility, nature and wine
393 DennieVariant of Dionysius. Dionysius is the mythological Greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking: (equivalent to the Roman god Bacchus.).
394 Denysagriculture, fertility, nature and wine
395 DeryllFrom Airelle
396 DesaraeVariant of Desiree meaning 'The one desired'.
397 DesareeVariant of Desiree meaning 'The one desired'.
398 Desiraedesired
399 DesiratThe one desired. Desired.
400 Desireethe required
401 DestinieCertain fortune; fate. The mythological Greek god of fate.
402 DestrieVariant of a French surname. American classic western film Destry Rides Again.
403 DestryVariant of a French surname. American classic western film Destry Rides Again.
404 DévanaDivine
405 DevauxOf value.
406 DeziraeVariant of Desiree meaning 'The one desired. '.
407 DezireeVariant of Desiree meaning 'The one desired. '.
408 DiDivine
409 DiahannDivine
410 DiahnaDivine
411 Diamantadiamond
412 DiannahDivine
413 DidierDesire.
414 Didinadesired, beloved
415 DieudonnéGod-given
416 DilanBorn near the sea.
417 DillenLike a lion.
418 DiodoreGift of Zeus
419 DiorRelated to D'Or meaning golden..
420 DomeniqueOf the Lord. Variant of Dominic.
421 DorianeDoria «r, native Doria«
422 DorineGift from God
423 DourseyFrom Orsay
424 DruryCherished.
425 Dtsirtedesired wished
426 DumontFrom the mountain
427 DurangoStrong.
428 DureauStrong.
429 Duvalfrom the valley
430 DuwayneDark. Many Irish and Scottish names have the meaning 'dark' or 'black.'.
431 DyannaDivine
432 EchelleLadder
433 EdmeeFeminine form of Edmund.
434 EgareLost
435 EglantinaBriar
436 EglantineBriar
437 ElaineShining light. An Old French form of Helen.
438 ElaynaShining light. Variant of Helen
439 EleonoreShining light. Variant of Helen.
440 EletaChosen
441 EliciaAbbreviation of Elisabeth.
442 ElieVariant of Eli: God is great.
443 ElienorLight.
444 ElinoreLight.
445 ElisabethGod has sworn
446 ElisamarieAbbreviation of Elisabeth.
447 ElishiaAbbreviation of Elisabeth.
448 EllaineShining light. Variant of Helen
449 EllayneShining light. Variant of Helen
450 EllinorLight.
451 ElliseConsecrated to God
452 EloiSelected
453 Eloiseefamous in the war
454 Emalinehardworking variant of emily
455 Emeleindustrious, admiring
456 EmeraudeEmerald.
457 EmerenceWorthy Of Merit
458 EmileGentle, friendly, contestant
459 EmilekVariant of Emile: Eager.
460 EmiloVariant of Emile: Eager.
461 EmilsVariant of Emile: Eager.
462 EmmanuelGod with us. Also an Old Testament name for the Messiah.
463 EriqVariant of Scandinavian Eric 'ever kingly.' Actor Eriq La Salle.
464 ErmenegildeComprehensive offering
465 EsmeraudeEmerald.
466 EsperanzaHope.
467 EstellaWest-Brabant name
468 Etienettea garland or crown
469 EtienneCrown. French form of Stephen.
470 EtoileRigid
471 EugenieNobleman, of good descent
472 EvaristePleasant
473 Eveliahazelnut
474 EvonnaVariant of Yvonne from Yves: archer.
475 FabienDerived from the Roman clan name Fabius.
476 FabienneFeminine variant of Fabian from the Roman family name Fabius. Bean grower.
477 FabreVariant of Fabron: Blacksmith.
478 FabriceWorks with his hands.
479 FabriziusVariant of Fabrice: Works with his hands.
480 FabroniVariant of Fabron: Blacksmith.
481 FanchonFree. Freedom. Free one.
482 FanchoneFree. Freedom. Free one.
483 FanettaCrowned with laurels.
484 FanetteCrowned with laurels.
485 FantinaChildlike.
486 Fanyachildlike
487 FarrandVariant of Ferrand: Gray-haired.
488 FarrantVariant of Ferrand: Gray-haired.
489 FaunFawn.
490 FaustineLucky
491 FauveWild And Uninhibited
492 FealtyFaithful.
493 FeleciaHappy
494 FélicienneGreat happiness.
495 FélicitéEnergetic, with joy
496 FernandVariant of Ferdinand: Brave traveler.
497 FianceEngaged.
498 FifiDiminutive of Josephine: May Jehovah add. Addition (to the family). A feminine form of Joseph.
499 FifineDiminutive of Josephine: May Jehovah add. Addition (to the family). A feminine form of Joseph.
500 FiliciaGreat happiness.
501 FinisEnded
502 FirminDetermined
503 FleuretteLittle flower.
504 FlorentFlourishing
505 FlorenzVariant of Florent: Flower.
506 FloressaFlower
507 FlorettaFlower
508 Florettebloom
509 FloriFlower
510 FlorianaFlower
511 FloriannaFlower
512 FloridaFeast Of Flowers
513 Florindabloom
514 FlorusFlower.
515 FontaineFountain; water source.
516 FontaneFountain; water source.
517 FontanneFountain; spring.
518 FontayneFountain; water source.
519 FonteyneFountain; water source.
520 FortunatoVariant of Fortune: Luck.
521 Fortunatushappy, blessed, prosperous, lucky child
522 Fortunegiven to luck
523 FortunioVariant of Fortune: Luck.
524 Fosettathe dimpled one
525 Fountaina spring
526 FranceneA Frenchman
527 Francesscaexpressive
528 FrancilleA Frenchman
529 FrancinaA Frenchman
530 FrancineA Frenchman
531 FranckA Frenchman
532 FrancoisFree; a free man.
533 FrancoiseA Frenchman
534 FransezaFrom France
535 Fredericpowerful protector
536 FremanFree man; a man freed from bound servitude to an overlord. Surname.
537 GacePledge.
538 GaétanOne from Gaeta, a town in Italy
539 Gagea pledge, a pawn
540 GalateeWhite
541 GallaFrom Gaul.
542 GarenGuards; guardian.
543 GarlanWreath; prize.
544 GarlenWreath; prize.
545 GarlynWreath; prize.
546 GaronGuards; guardian.
547 GasconFrom Gascony.
548 GastonFrom Gascony, France
549 GaubertBright Ruler
550 Gauthierruler of the army


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