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1 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
2 Semrenowned
3 TimShort version of Timotheus or a variation of Dimme.
4 Larsthe award-winning
5 FinnFair. Mythology; Finn Mac Cumhail was legendary Irish 3rd century hero similar to the English Robin Hood. His warrior-followers were named Finians.
6 SvenBoy, Young Man
7 Luukfrom Lucania, light
8 Bramfather of many nations
9 Nickvictor by the people, loved by all
10 MaxThe largest
11 SamDiminutive of Samson: Sun child; bright sun.
12 GijsIntelligent.
13 JanGod is merciful
14 NoahRust / comfort
15 TijnThe little warrior
16 TomDerives from Thomas 'Twin.'.
17 Tygo(Good) fate, luck
18 KoenA surname meaning "Priest," commonly spelled as Cohen.
19 Lucafrom Lucania, light
20 RyanKingly. Famous Bearer: American actor Ryan O'Neal.
21 TeunThe invaluable
22 MeesEagerly
23 Stansteadfast and persevering
24 JensGod is gracious
25 Casfrom Lucania, light
26 MikeHebrew for "Who is like God"
27 TimoVariant of Timothy 'one who honors God.'.
28 BasMajestic
29 TiesA gift from God
30 Hugothinking mind, wise
31 Niekvictor by the people, loved by all
32 Rickruler King
33 JoepThe Lord's addition (to the family)
34 MatsGod's gift
35 DeanFrom a surname derived from the Old English 'denu', meaning valley. Famous bearers: American actor and singer Dean Martin, American statesman Dean Acheson.
36 MikaWho is like God
37 Rensthe award-winning
38 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.
39 JoeyYahweh grant increase
40 Bartbright or shiny
41 Guuswho is praised
42 Liamwith the will as strong as a helmet
43 DaniMy judge is God, Near, near
44 Pimwith the will as strong as a helmet
45 SiemGod has heard
46 Lucfrom Lucania, light
47 MickHebrew for "Who is like God"
48 RoanFrom the rowan tree.
49 KyanAncient
50 Aaltbeautifully by noble behavior
51 AartHe who reigns as an Eagle
52 Abbefather of many nations
53 AbdiServant of Allah
54 Abefather of many nations
55 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.
56 AceUnity; a nickname given to one who excels; also an English surname meaning noble.
57 Adaadornment, beauty
58 AdarNoble.
59 AdemThe Earth
60 AdiJewel
61 AdibCivilized, polite
62 AdilRighteous
63 AdinSlender;
64 Adis
65 Agesword
66 AikeSword, from Adria (near Venice) or dull black / dark
67 AjCombination Of Letters A And J
68 AkayShining Moon
69 AkifDevoted to God
70 Akinbrave boy
71 Akın
72 Alanrock
73 AldoOriginally an Old German name meaning old. Popular in Italy and among North American families of Italian descent. Aldo was an 8th century saint. Old or wise.
74 AleNoble
75 AlecOriginally a diminutive of Alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, Alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because of British actor Sir Alec Guinness.
76 AlekDefend
77 Alenbeautifully by noble behavior
78 AlexAbbreviation of the Greek name Alexander, meaning defender of mankind. The name is common among English, German and Dutch speakers.
79 AliNoble, Sublime
80 AlimWise, learned, wise, learned
81 AlleNoble / noble
82 AlonVariant of Alan: Fair; handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-.
83 AlpBrave
84 AmanTrust, Safety
85 AmarLong Life
86 AmelEenstammige Germanic names with shorter-`amal efforts (in battle) '(see amel-). Compare Amal Fried, Amalia, Ame and Amelrik. Frisian name in Lexmond (South Holland). Formerly called more widespread, compare city Hamelinsbrugge (West-Vla.), 1072: Amelini pontem.
87 AmerPrince
88 AminTrustworthy, Honest
89 AmirPrince/Rich/Cultivated
90 AmonSecret; faithful; roaring stream.
91 AmorLove.
92 AmosStrong; carried; brave. Amos was an 8th century B.C. Old Testament prophet.
93 AmrLife
94 Amro
95 AnasFriendly, neighbor, friend, friendly
96 AncoAppears in Friesland
97 Ando
98 AndyDiminutive of Andrew: Manly. From the Greek Andrew. Has long been a popular Scottish name, because St. Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland after whom the town of St Andrews was named.
99 Anes
100 AnilWinds
101 Anirson of arthur
102 AnisPure, Lamb, Best Friend
103 Anıl
104 Annecharming, gracious
105 AramFather of a multitude.
106 AranMountain of strength
107 ArasEagle
108 ArcoBow
109 ArdHe who reigns as an Eagle
110 ArdaWarm.
111 Aricoming from or resident of Adria
112 Arialion
113 Ariecoming from or resident of Adria
114 ArifKnowledgeable
115 ArinMountain of strength
116 ArneHe who reigns as an Eagle
117 ArnoHe who reigns as an Eagle
118 Aro
119 AronVariant of Aaron: Lofty; exalted; high mountain.
120 ArtDiminutive of Arthur: From the Roman clan name Artorius, meaning noble, courageous. Famous bearer: Legendary sixth century King Arthur of Britain and his Round Table of knights. This legend dates to the early 9th century.
121 ArunCrystalline reddish-brown
122 AryaOriginating from Adria (Venice) dull black, dark
123 AsafCollector
124 AsimProtector
125 Atagift
126 AteAdel / noble
127 Atifcompassionate affectionate
128 AtteAdel / noble
129 AtzeAdel / noble
130 AukeThe origin of this name is uncertain, a nurse name (name of the child's mouth is created and later was an official name),
131 Avicousin
132 AvivSpring, Renewal
133 AxelMy Father Is Peace
134 AxlRespelling Of Axel
135 Ayaz
136 AyubThe spruce
137 Azadfreedom
138 AzizThe All-Powerful
139 Azurhe helps or assisted
140 BadrFull Moon, Full Moon
141 Baer
142 Bakieverlasting eternal
143 Bam
144 BatuLoyal
145 BeauBeautiful
146 BeerStrong or brave as a bear
147 BelaShe Of Fair Skin
148 Benson of happiness
149 BentOne who has been blessed.
150 Benzstrong and brave as a bear
151 BeraBear (female).
152 Berkbear
153 Bernstrong and brave as a bear
154 Bertbeautifully by noble behavior
155 BickFrom the hewer's ford.
156 Biek
157 Binc
158 BingFrom the kettle shaped hollow.
159 BinkLives at the bank.
160 BirkVariant of Burke: Lives in a fortress.
161 BoDiminutive of Beauregard: Respected; regarded highly (literal translation is Beautiful/handsome gaze). Also a variant of Beau: Handsome.
162 BoasSwift.
163 BoazStrength
164 Bobbeautifully by fame
165 BodiLighting, improving the fight
166 Boetareas
167 BorFreedom, free
168 BoraHurricane
169 Bowe
170 Bowi
171 BoyBoy.
172 BoydFrom the Scottish Gaelic 'buidhe' meaning yellow. Used commonly as a name referring to its owner's blonde hair color. Common as both a first name and a surname in Scotland.
173 BradDiminutive of Bradley: Broad 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.
174 Bransword
175 BretA
176 BuckDeer, Cowboy
177 CainSpear; possessed. In the Bible Cain was the first murderer having killed his brother Abel in a fit of jealousy.
178 CaioVariant of Cai: Joy.
179 CanThe name Can is mostly used as a Turkish given name, which means "spirit, life and heart". This name originates from the Persian word Jan.
180 Cao
181 Carlmeans the same as guy
182 Cayfemale
183 Caz
184 CeesThe horned
185 Cem
186 Cenkbattle
187 Che
188 ChenTreasure
189 Chiyouthful, young at heart
190 Chunnatures renewal
191 CianAncient
192 Cil
193 CiroThrone; sun.
194 CisDiminutive of Christie: Diminutives of any masculine or feminine name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher.
195 ClayClay maker; mortal.
196 CodyDescendant
197 CoenExperienced in counseling
198 CorThe horned
199 CrisAnointed, bearer of Christ
200 CruzThe Cross Of Christ
201 DaafThe beloved, the friend
202 Daen
203 DainVariant of Dane: Brook. Also from the surname Dane, meaning 'From Denmark.'.
204 Damyrestrain
205 DanDiminutive of Daniel: God is my judge.
206 DaneMy judge is God
207 DannJudge. Biblical fifth son of Jacob and founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. An independent name and also an abbreviation of Daniel.
208 DanoDiminutive of Daniel: God is my judge.
209 DanyGod is my judge
210 DaraWise. Feminine form from the male Dara, a biblical descendant of Judah known for his wisdom.
211 DaveDiminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
212 DavyDiminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
213 Daxwater
214 DeenGod will judge.
215 Deesthe desired
216 DemiAbbreviation of Demetria - the mythological goddess of corn and harvest.
217 DemySon of the goddess Demeter (goddess of agriculture, mother earth)
218 Deni
219 DerkPower of the tribe
220 DesDiminutive of Desmond: From a surname derived from the Irish 'Deas Mumhain' meaning 'South Munster.' Also a diminutive of any name beginning with Des.
221 DesiDesire
222 Devigoddess
223 DevySpelling variant of Devi.
224 Dexhappy
225 Dez
226 DiaDay.
227 DianDivine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. Also Diana Princess of Wales.
228 Diazhe heel grip
229 Dicejustice
230 DicoPowerful among the people, always powerful ruler
231 Diek
232 Diem
233 DienRated
234 Digo
235 Dikoprotector of the people
236 Dimson of Demeter
237 Dimason of Demeter
238 Dinbelieve religion trust
239 DinoAbbreviation of names ending like Bernardino.
240 DioMountain of Zeus
241 Dionfertility
242 DiorRelated to D'Or meaning golden..
243 Dirkpowerful among the people
244 Djay
245 Djem
246 Djim
247 DolfNoble Wolf
248 DonA diminutive of Donald, meaning world mighty, or Donovan, meaning dark brown. Frequently used as a name on its own.Abbreviation of any name beginning with Don-. In mythology the Irish Donn was known as king of the underworld.
249 Dré
250 Drikruler King
251 DuanDark, small
252 DucDesire
253 Ducowolf
254 DukeThe royalty title used as nickname or given name. Also an abbreviation of Marmaduke. Famous bearer: American jazz musician Duke Ellington.
255 Duko
256 Durkpowerful among the people
257 Duuk
258 DyanDivine
259 DyonMountain of Zeus
260 Ebbeever
261 Ebu
262 Eddywealth, guardian of the property
263 Edendelight
264 EdinVariant of Eden: Delight.
265 Edis
266 Edizhigh
267 EdoShort form of names with the Germanic tribe "Adal" (noble)
268 Edy
269 EefWild boar, variant of "Aaf" (supernatural being) or the life-giving
270 Efe
271 EgeFrisian name. Eenstammig eg short-names, eg Egbert (eg see and compare Age). See also Ego.
272 EgonStrong with a sword
273 EiseFrisian name. Eenstammige Germanic names with shorter AGI, EGI-`sword" (see ec-), compare Stark 1985: Eizo = Egizo and see Age, Actually and Eike. It is also possible to shorten a name whose first member is the equivalent of Goth. AGIS 'terror' (see requirement-).
274 Eizesword
275 ElGod has sworn
276 Elai
277 Elay
278 EliHigh, ascended, or 'my God'. Famous bearer: The Old Testament priest Eli cared for the prophet Samuel when Samuel was a child.
279 EliaMy God is Jehovah. Variant of Hebrew Elijah
280 ElonTree
281 EloyChosen one. The name of a French saint.
282 ElyaVariant of Elijah: The Lord is my God.
283 EmilRival;
284 Emin
285 EmirPrince
286 Emrefriend
287 Ensword
288 Enes
289 Enisfriend
290 EnnoStrong with a sword.
291 Enzosword
292 Eppoever
293 EranRoused; awakened.
294 ErayBright as the moon
295 ErenName of a saint
296 Ericruler of the Law
297 Erikruler of the Law
298 ErykComplete ruler
299 Esad
300 EsliA name from the genealogy of Christ in Luke 3.25, probably the same as in Azalja 2 Chron. 34.8: "Yahweh has protected 'protected' God '.
301 EsraVariant of Ezra: Help, helper.
302 EssaGod has sworn, or ice / iron
303 EuanPossibly a variant of John.
304 Evanthe archer
305 Ewanthe archer
306 Eyup
307 EzraHelp
308 Faasbenefactor
309 Fabe
310 FadiSaviour
311 Fael
312 FahdLeopard
313 Falkglossy
314 Feiepeace, protection
315 Fensecurity, courageous protector
316 FennMarsh
317 FerOccurs in southern Netherlands.
318 Fez
319 Figo
320 Finsecurity, courageous protector
321 Finz
322 FlipHorses friend
323 Flobloom
324 Fonswilling, subservient
325 Fospeople, soldiers
326 Fredpowerful protector
327 FuOne who is rich.
328 FynnFair
329 Gaël
330
331 GertStrong with the spear
332 GiaGod is gracious. Variant of Jane.
333 GianItalian form of John 'God is gracious' Abbreviation of John often used in combination with other names. Gianni is equivalent to Johnny.
334 GibDerived from the name Gilbride
335 Gidoforest, forest
336 GielHebrew for "Who is like God"
337 Gies
338 GilDerived from the name Gilbride
339 GinoItalian form of Louis 'famous' Abbreviation of names like Gian and Giovanni.
340 Gio
341 Gion
342 Gip
343 GlenDerived from the Gaelic 'gleana', meaning valley. Used both as a surname and given name. Famous bearer: American singer Glen Campbell.
344 Goofpeace, protection
345 Goosfriend
346 Guswho is praised
347 Guywood, forest, forest
348 Gyanlighting
349 Haci
350 HadiThe Guide
351 HajoHans and Joachim
352 HanYahweh is gracious
353 HansYahweh is gracious
354 HaoThe
355 Harmwarrior or (military) commander
356 HayFrom the stockade.
357 HayeFrom the stockade.
358 Hayoverlatijnst
359 Heinruler King
360 Henkruler King
361 Herowith a holy name
362 Hongpink and rosy
363 Hughthinking mind, wise
364 HuibBright mind
365 HuubBright mind
366 HuugThinking spirit / mind / memory, heart, mind, soul
367 IagoSupplanter. Can be either a variant of James or Jacob. Associated with the wicked Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'.
368 IanYahweh is gracious
369 IannGod's grace
370 IbbeComing from Frisian names
371 IbeComing from Frisian names
372 Iben
373 Ice
374 Iddeefficacy
375 Ideefficacy
376 IdsAppears in Friesland
377 IdseAppears in Friesland
378 IgorWarrior
379 IhabGift
380 IkeDiminutive of Isaac: He laughs. Laughter. The only son born to Abraham and his wife Sarah (in the Old Testament). Famous Bearer: Nickname of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969).
381 IkerVisits.
382 Ilai
383 IlanTree
384 Ilaylighting
385 IliaGod is Lord.
386 IljaYahweh is my God
387 Ilko
388 IlyaPower of God
389 ImadStrength, Support
390 Imkogreat, great
391 Immegreat, great
392 Imrehomeland, power, ruler
393 IndiBeautiful / gorgeous
394 IndyIndependent Or Indian
395 IngoBelonging To Ing
396 IraObservant, heir
397 IsaGod has sworn, or ice / iron
398 IsamSecurity
399 Isar
400 Isas
401 Iska
402 Issasalvation
403 Itayisland of palms
404 IvanYahweh is gracious
405 IvarArcher-soldier
406 Ivearcher
407 Ivoarcher
408 IvorLord
409 Iwanthe archer
410 Iwoarcher
411 IyadPigeon
412 IzakHe who laughs
413 Izan
414 Jaad
415 Jaaphe heel grip
416 JaceHealer
417 Jackhe heel grip
418 Jacohe heel grip
419 JaeVariant of names like Jason and Jacob.
420 JaelCapricorn or goat cliff
421 Jahdignity
422 JaiDeceiver
423 JairMay God shine forth
424 Jakehe heel grip
425 JamiOccupier
426 Jamyhe heel grip
427 Janigift of Yahweh
428 Jano
429 JansYahweh is gracious
430 Jardspear
431 Jaricoming from or resident of Adria
432 JarlMan Of Control
433 JaroYahweh founds
434 Jart
435 JaryYahweh founds, Helmeted warrior
436 JaseHealer
437 Javi
438 Javy
439 JayJay
440 JazzPresumably the word jazz
441 JeanYahweh is gracious
442 JedDiminutive of Jedidiah: Beloved of the Lord. Friend of the Lord.
443 JeenAppears in Friesland
444 JeffPeace of God
445 Jeltvalue, payment, retribution, sacrifice
446 JemSupplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus.
447 JentYahweh is gracious
448 Jenz
449 Jero
450 JessDiminutive of Jessie: A diminutive of Janet. Also a diminutive of Jessamine or Jessical.
451 Jezz
452 JiaGood And Beautiful
453 JianWellbeing.
454 JimSupplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus.
455 JimiOne who grasps by the heel or supplanter
456 JinTenderness
457 JingCapital city
458 Jino
459 JipGiving, hospitable
460 JiroSecond son.
461 JitsWealthy guardian
462 Jj
463 Joa
464 Joahbrotherhood, the brother of the Lord
465 Joal
466 JoanYahweh is gracious
467 João
468 Joar
469 JoasIn the OT, this name for that of a king of Israel (2 Kings. 13.10 to 25). Heb. "Yahweh has forgiven. Besides the shape Joos Joash is still in She.
470 Joaz
471 JobPersecuted. In the Old Testament, Job was remembered for his great patience ('the patience of Job').
472 JodyDiminutive of Judith: Jewess. Praised.
473 JoeMay the Lord add
474 Joek
475 JoelJehovah is God. .Strong - willed. The name of a Breton saint. The biblical prophet Joel wrote the Book of Joel.
476 JoesMay the Lord add
477 JohnJohn is a given name used for boys in the English language but it originated from a latin form of The Greek name "Ioannes and Iohannes". At first, it was known as Hellenized Jews then transfered to Hebrew name Yohanan meaning "Graced by God" or Yehohanan meaning "God is Gracious".
478 JonYahweh is gracious
479 JonaPigeon
480 JoniModern feminine of John and Jon.
481 JoopYahweh is gracious
482 JoosMay the Lord add
483 Jophe heel grip
484 Jordeditor of the Earth
485 JorgFarmer
486 Jorieditor of the Earth
487 JornFarmer
488 JortStrong or brave as a boar
489 JoryGod will uplift.
490 JosMay the Lord add
491 José
492 JoshGod is with us
493 Joukhe heel grip
494 JoviGod is with us
495 Jowi
496 JoyJoy. Rejoicing.
497 JuanYahweh is gracious
498 JudaFrom Judah
499 Jude
500 JunHandsome
501 JunoMythical queen of heaven
502 Jurfarmer or husbandman
503 Jurr
504 JustRighteous
505 JuulPeople of Julus
506 JuupMay the Lord add
507 Kaclean or pure
508 KaanYahweh is gracious
509 Kaikeyholder
510 Kaio
511 Kajkeyholder
512 KajaEarth
513 Kanecombatant
514 KaniSound
515 Karla non-noble freeman
516 Karsanointed
517 Kastreasurer
518 Kaykeyholder
519 KayaClean / pure
520 KazDim. Of CASSIUS
521 KeanArchaic.
522 KeesThe horned
523 Kelt
524 KenBorn
525 KesThe horned
526 Khai
527 KhanPrince
528 KianAncient
529 KickThe horned
530 Kietsex, sex
531 KikVariant spelling of Kick.
532 KimiShe Who Is Without Equal
533 KimoOne who grasps by the heel or supplanter
534 KingKing. King's field. Title used as a surname by the members of a royal household. Famous Bearer: American film director King Vidor.
535 Kion
536 Kitoa jewel
537 KoKing or emperor
538 Kobehe heel grip
539 Koss
540 Krisanointed
541 KubaOccupier, agent
542 KunoHonest advisor.
543 KurtDiminutive of the German variant of Conrad: Bold counsel. Honest advisor.
544 KyeA place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church.
545 Kylenarrow (le passage)
546 Kymo
547 KyoCooperation, Capital. Village, Apricot
548 Kyro
549 Kyte
550 Laasvictor by the people, loved by all


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