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


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