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


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