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


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