| name |
meaning |
gender |
origin |
| Abiodun |
Nigerian Name Given to One Born During War |
male |
African |
| Abiola |
Nigerian Name Given to One Born During the New Year |
male |
African |
|
| Agacia |
Variant of Agatha: Good. St. Agatha Was a 3rd Century Christian Martyr. Agatha Was Popular During the Middle Ages. Famous Bearer: TwentieBritish Mystery Writer Agatha Christie |
female |
Greek |
| Agacia |
Latinized Form of the Greek Agatha, Meaning Good. Popular During the Middle Ages |
female |
Latin |
| Agatha |
Good. St. Agatha Was a 3rd Century Christian Martyr. Agatha Was Popular During the Middle Ages. Famous Bearer: TwentieBritish Mystery Writer Agatha Christie |
female |
Greek |
| Al |
Diminutive of Alan: Harmony, Stone, or Noble. Also Fair, Handsome. Originally a Saint's Name, it Was Reintroduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Remained Popular Throughout the Middle Ages |
male |
Celtic |
| Alain |
Variant of Alan: Harmony, Stone, or Noble. Also Fair, Handsome. Originally a Saint's Name, it Was Reintroduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Remained Popular Throughout the Middle Ages |
male |
Celtic |
| Alan |
Harmony, Stone, or Noble. Also Fair, Handsome. Originally a Saint's Name, it Was Reintroduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Remained Popular Throughout the Middle Ages |
male |
Celtic |
| Albreda |
Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, from an Old German Name Meaning Elf Counsel Was Originally Used for Both Sexes, But is Now Regarded As a Feminine Name |
female |
English |
| Allan |
Harmony, Stone, or Noble. Also Fair, Handsome. Originally a Saint's Name, it Was Reintroduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Remained Popular Throughout the Middle Ages, and Was Revived. See A |
male |
Celtic |
| Allen |
Harmony, Stone, or Noble. Also Fair, Handsome. Originally a Saint's Name, it Was Reintroduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Remained Popular Throughout the Middle Ages, and Was Revived |
male |
Celtic |
| Allie |
Diminutive of Alan: Harmony, Stone, or Noble. Also Fair, Handsome. Originally a Saint's Name, it Was Reintroduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Remained Popular Throughout the Middle Ages, an |
male |
Celtic |
| Ally |
Diminutive of Alan: Harmony, Stone, or Noble. Also Fair, Handsome. Originally a Saint's Name, it Was Reintroduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Remained Popular Throughout the Middle Ages, an |
male |
Celtic |
| Alun |
Harmony, Stone, or Noble. Also Fair, Handsome. Originally a Saint's Name, it Was Reintroduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, Remained Popular Throughout the Middle Ages, and Was Revived |
male |
Celtic |
| Amabel |
Beautiful, Loving, Lovable.Amabel Was Used Frequently During the Middle Ages and Has Now Been Largely Replaced by the Diminutive Mabel |
female |
Latin |
| Andrew |
Manly. St Andrew, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, Later Became Patron Saint of Scotland. The Scottish City St Andrews is Named for Him. it Was in Frequent Use Throughout Britain During the Middle Ages |
male |
Greek |
| Antoinette |
Beyond Praise. French Feminine Form of Anthony Generally Associated With French Queen Marie Antoinette, Wife of King Louis Xvi, Guillotined During the French Revolution |
female |
French |
| Arafat |
A Place Twelve Miles South West of Mecca Where Pilgrims Perform a Special Worship to Allah During the Hajj |
male |
Islamic |
| Archibald |
True and Bold. Also 'Bald'. Introduced from England and Germany During the Norman Conquest, the Scottish Interpreted the 'Bald' to Refer to the Shaven Head of a Monk |
male |
Scottish |
| Archibald |
True and Bold, Valuable. Introduced from German During the Norman Conquest, Archibald Replaced an Old English Form of the Name |
male |
English |
| Archie |
Diminutive of Archibald: True and Bold. Also 'Bald'. Introduced from England and Germany During the Norman Conquest, the Scottish Interpreted the 'Bald' to Refer to the Shaven Head of a Monk |
male |
Scottish |
| Archy |
Diminutive of Archibald: True and Bold. Also 'Bald'. Introduced from England and Germany During the Norman Conquest, the Scottish Interpreted the 'Bald' to Refer to the Shaven Head of a Monk |
male |
Scottish |
| Arnaud |
Variant of Arnold: Derived from an Old German Name Meaning Eagle Power. The Eagle Rules. Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, and Used for a Number of English Surnames. Famous Bearer: B |
male |
English |
| Arnold |
Derived from an Old German Name Meaning Eagle Power. The Eagle Rules. Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, and Used for a Number of English Surnames. Famous Bearer: British Poet and Cri |
male |
English |
| Ashur |
Born During the Month |
male |
African |
| Asuncion |
Born During the Feast of Assumption |
female |
Spanish |
| Avent |
Born During Advent |
male |
French |
| Avice |
Believed to Have Been Introduced During the Norman Conquest, Based Either on Old German Names, or on the Roman Name Avitius. Refuge in Battle |
female |
English |
| Avira |
Variant of Albreda: Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, from an Old German Name Meaning Elf Counsel Was Originally Used for Both Sexes, But is Now Regarded As a Feminine Name |
female |
English |
| Avis |
Believed to Have Been Introduced During the Norman Conquest, Based Either on Old German Names, or on the Roman Name Avitius. Refuge in Battle |
female |
English |
| Aylmer |
Infamous. from the Old English Aethelmaer Meaning Noble and Famous. Used As a First Name During the Middle Ages, Aylmer Later Became More Popular As a Surname |
male |
English |
| Badru |
Born During the Full Moon |
male |
Egyptian |
| Baldie |
Diminutive of Archibald: True and Bold. Also 'Bald'. Introduced from England and Germany During the Norman Conquest, the Scottish Interpreted the 'Bald' to Refer to the Shaven Head of a Monk |
male |
Scottish |
| Barrett |
Bear Power. Introduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest. Subsequently Became Common As a Surname. Also a Variant of Barnett |
male |
English |
| Beadurinc |
Warrior |
male |
Anglo Saxon |
| Befle |
Diminutive of Amabel: Beautiful, Loving, Lovable.Amabel Was Used Frequently During the Middle Ages and Briefly in the Th Century, and Has Now Been Largely Replaced by the Diminutive Mabel |
female |
Latin |
| Benet |
Variant of Benedict, Meaning Blessed, from the Old French. Became a Common British Surname After Being Introduced to Britian During the Norman Conquest |
male |
French |
| Bennet |
Variant of Benedict, Meaning Blessed, from the Old French. Became a Common British Surname After Being Introduced to Britian During the Norman Conquest |
male |
French |
| Bennett |
Variant of Benedict, Meaning Blessed, from the Old French. Became a Common British Surname After Being Introduced to Britian During the Norman Conquest |
male |
French |
| Bertram |
Introduced to Britian During the Norman Conquest, a Variant of the German Bertram. Bright Raven |
male |
English |
| Bertrand |
Variant of Bertram: Introduced to Britian During the Norman Conquest, a Variant of the German Bertram. Bright Raven |
male |
English |
| Brant |
Proud; Variant of Brand. Mohawk Indian Joseph Brant Was a Renowned Strategist Who Fought for the British During the American Revolution; and a Devout Scholar Who Translated Christian Religious Works i |
male |
English |
| Branton |
Variant of Brand. Mohawk Indian Joseph Brant Was a Renowned Strategist Who Fought for the British During the American Revolution; and a Devout Scholar Who Translated Christian Religious Works into His |
male |
English |
| Brantson |
Variant of Brand. Mohawk Indian Joseph Brant Was a Renowned Strategist Who Fought for the British During the American Revolution; and a Devout Scholar Who Translated Christian Religious Works into His |
male |
English |
| Brishen |
Born During a Rainstorm |
male |
Gypsy |
| Cale |
Diminutive of Caleb: Dog; Brave. in the Old Testament, Caleb Was a Companion of Moses During His Time in the Wilderness |
male |
Hebrew |
| D'Arcy |
Derived from a Surname Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, Based on the The French Place Name Arcy |
male |
English |
| D'Arcy |
Derived from a Surname Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, Based on the The French Place Name Arcy |
female |
English |
| Dantae |
Enduring. The Poet Dante Alighieri Wrote the Divine Comedy With Its Graphic Description of Medieval Hell Known As 'Dante's Inferno.' |
male |
Spanish |
| Dantae |
Enduring. The Poet Dante Alighieri Wrote the Divine Comedy With Its Graphic Description of Medieval Hell Known As 'Dante's Inferno.' |
male |
Italian |
| Dante |
Variant of Durand: Enduring |
male |
Latin |
| Dante |
Enduring. The Poet Dante Alighieri Wrote the Divine Comedy With Its Graphic Description of Medieval Hell Known As 'Dante's Inferno.' |
male |
Spanish |
| Dante |
A Diminutive of Durante, the Italian Form of Durand Meaning Enduring. Famous Bearer: the Poet Dante Alighieri Wrote 'The Divine Comedy' With Its Graphic Description of Medieval Hell Known As 'Dante's |
male |
Italian |
| Dantel |
Enduring. The Poet Dante Alighieri Wrote the Divine Comedy With Its Graphic Description of Medieval Hell Known As 'Dante's Inferno.' |
male |
Spanish |
| Dantel |
Enduring. The Poet Dante Alighieri Wrote the Divine Comedy With Its Graphic Description of Medieval Hell Known As 'Dante's Inferno.' |
male |
Italian |
| Darcy |
Derived from a Surname Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, Based on the The French Place Name Arcy |
male |
English |
| Darcy |
Derived from a Surname Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest, Based on the The French Place Name Arcy |
female |
English |
| Daunte |
Enduring. The Poet Dante Alighieri Wrote the Divine Comedy With Its Graphic Description of Medieval Hell Known As 'Dante's Inferno.' |
male |
Spanish |
| Daunte |
Enduring. The Poet Dante Alighieri Wrote the Divine Comedy With Its Graphic Description of Medieval Hell Known As 'Dante's Inferno.' |
male |
Italian |
| Delia |
Diminutive of Adela: Pleasant; of the Nobility. Noble. from the Old German 'Athal' Meaning Noble, Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest. Adela Was the Name of One of King William I's Daug |
female |
German |
| Dontae |
Contemporary Phonetic Variant of Dante 'Enduring.' |
male |
English |
| Dontay |
Contemporary Phonetic Variant of Dante 'Enduring.' |
male |
English |
| Dontaye |
Contemporary Phonetic Variant of Dante 'Enduring.' |
male |
English |
| Donte |
Contemporary Phonetic Variant of Dante 'Enduring.' |
male |
English |
| Dontell |
Contemporary Phonetic Variant of Dante 'Enduring.' |
male |
English |
| Dontrell |
Contemporary Phonetic Variant of Dante 'Enduring.' |
male |
English |
| Duran |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
English |
| Duran |
Enduring |
male |
Latin |
| Duran |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
French |
| Durand |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
English |
| Durand |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
French |
| Durant |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
English |
| Durant |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
French |
| Durante |
Enduring. The Italian Form of the Latin Durand |
male |
Italian |
| Durante |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
English |
| Durante |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
French |
| Durin |
A Mythical Dwarf |
male |
Norse |
| Durin |
Mythical Dwarf |
male |
German |
| Durrant |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
English |
| Durrant |
Firm; Enduring |
male |
French |
| Filbert |
Introduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, from the Old German Filibert, Meaning Very Bright |
male |
English |
| Fulbert |
Introduced to Britain During the Norman Conquest, from the Old German Filibert, Meaning Very Bright |
male |
English |
| Gerrard |
Hard or Bold Spear. This Name Was Introduced to England from Germany During the Norman Conquest. Famous Bearer: British Poet Gerard Manley Hopkins |
male |
English |
| Haji |
Born During the Pilgrimage |
male |
Egyptian |
| Hamlet |
Variant of Hamo: House or Home. Introduced from Germany During the Norman Conquest. Also Used As a Surname |
male |
English |
| Hamlyn |
Variant of Hamo: House or Home. Introduced from Germany During the Norman Conquest. Also Used As a Surname |
male |
English |
| Hammond |
Variant of Hamo: House or Home. Introduced from Germany During the Norman Conquest. Also Used As a Surname |
male |
English |
| Hamnet |
Variant of Hamo: House or Home. Introduced from Germany During the Norman Conquest. Also Used As a Surname |
male |
English |
| Hamo |
House or Home. Introduced from Germany During the Norman Conquest. Also Used As a Surname |
male |
English |
| Hamon |
Variant of Hamo: House or Home. Introduced from Germany During the Norman Conquest. Also Used As a Surname |
male |
English |
| Hannibal |
General from the 3rd Century B.C. Who Crossed the Alps With , Men and Elephants During the Second Punic War |
male |
Latin |
| Harvey |
From Celtic Words for Battle, Strong, Worthy, and Ardent. Used Commonly During the Middle Ages |
male |
French |
| Herb |
Diminutive of Herbert: Illustrious Warrior. Army. Bright. Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest. Famous Bearer: American President Herbert C. Hoover (-) |
male |
German |
| Herbert |
Illustrious Warrior. Army. Bright. Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest. Famous Bearer: American President Herbert C. Hoover (-) |
male |
German |
| Herbie |
Diminutive of Herbert: Illustrious Warrior. Army. Bright. Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest. Famous Bearer: American President Herbert C. Hoover (-) |
male |
German |
| Hervey |
Variant of Harvey: from Celtic Words for Battle, Strong, Worthy, and Ardent. Used Commonly During the Middle Ages |
male |
French |
| Ingram |
Ing's Raven (Ing Was the Norse God of Peace and Fertility). Used Commonly As Both a First Name and As a Surname During the Middle Ages |
male |
German |
| Iniko |
Born During Troubled Times |
female |
African |
| Isidore |
Strong Gift. Gift of Isis (This Name is Greek, Even Though Isis is an Egyptian Deity). St Isidore of Seville Tried to Convert Spanish Jews to Christianity During the Th Century |
male |
Greek |
