English Names

Settlement of one named Ayn or Aine.

Son of Alan.

Old friend or ancient friend.

From the old town or settlement.

Descendant of Ann or one who belongs to Ann's family.

Son of Ann or Agnes.

Dweller at the apple orchard or settlement with apple trees.

Genuine or bold, often used as a diminutive or nickname.

A modern name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arden with a feminine s...

From the estate of Aethelred or from a place name meaning 'eagle settlement.'

Diminutive of Arthur; possibly 'bear' or related to Arcturus.

From the ash tree settlement or fortress.

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old English elements relati...

A surname possibly derived from a place name or Old English elements, of uncerta...

Ruler of the elves or elf ruler.

A surname derived from Old English, possibly meaning bald or referring to a plac...

Dweller at the beautiful homestead.

A servant or official who manages the household, derived from the Old French wor...

An infant or young child, used as a term of endearment.

Infant or young child.

Son of Baco or dweller at the beech tree.

Bailiff or steward; outer wall of a castle.

A place name derived from Old English, referring to a bridge over a stream or ri...

Dweller at a rounded hill or ball-shaped landmark.

A surname derived from the given name Barrett, itself from Old French meaning 'a...

A feminine name possibly derived from Barry or related to the word 'barren'.

A surname derived from Old English referring to a burial mound or a type of cart...

A surname derived from Old English meaning 'the farmyard of a manor' or 'barley ...

Derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'valley of the bass fish' or from a ...

A surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational origin, with uncert...

A diminutive of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'one who binds'.

A settlement in a bent or curved location, or a town belonging to someone named ...

God's oath or devoted to God.

From the beaver stream or meadow.

Possibly derived from a surname meaning 'to drink' or related to the Old English...

Resolute protector or strong-willed.

A diminutive of William, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'resolute protec...

A feathered flying creature; freedom and grace.

A small bird or a term of endearment, also used in golf to denote a score one un...

An ecclesiastical title for a senior Christian clergyman, or a surname derived f...

Dark or pale; black or white.

Possibly derived from a place name or surname meaning 'from the bleak town'.

A man who works with boards or a surname for someone who lived by a board or pla...

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupationa...

Derived from an English place name meaning 'settlement in a clearing' or 'dwelli...

A small temporary structure or shelter, or derived from a place name.

Derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'boar's den' or 'border settlement'.

Derived from a place name meaning 'settlement of Botwulf' or 'Botwulf's stone'.

A limb or division of a tree, or a subdivision of a family or organization.

From the steep hill or high place.

A settlement or village near a bridge.

Shining, luminous, or intelligent.

The son of Brown or a dark-complexioned person's son.

A small stream or creek.

Plural of brook; small streams or creeks.

Of brown color; dark-complexioned.

A close friend or companion.

A knot or lump in wood, or derived from a surname meaning a man who removes knot...

Derived from a surname referring to a person with a dark or reddish-brown comple...

A feminine form derived from Burnet or Burns, possibly meaning 'little brown one...

A fortified town or a town with a fortress, derived from Old English elements.

A nickname meaning a butcher or a masculine, tough person.

A person resembling or associated with a bird, or one who hunted or kept birds.

From the cattle shed or farmstead.

A calf herder or one who tends to calves.

Derived from an occupational surname meaning 'cart driver' or 'man who operates ...

One who drives a cart or transports goods.

A person who makes or sells cases or boxes.

A person who makes or sells cases, or a variant of Cassandra.

Champion or victor.

Dweller in a ravine or narrow valley.

Dweller at a chapel or one who tends a chapel.

Merchant or trader.

From the camp of the fortress or fortified place.

Wood near a fortress or fortified place.

A diminutive or nickname, possibly derived from 'chick' meaning a young bird or ...

A clerk or scribe, someone who works with writing and records.

The son of Clark; a patronymic surname meaning 'son of the clerk.'

A surname-derived given name meaning 'stream where clay is found' or 'clay strea...

A surname-derived name possibly meaning 'a person who is lame' or from a place n...

A name derived from Old English meaning 'cliff' or 'steep bank.'

A settlement on a hill or a town on a hill, derived from Old English elements.

A surname-derived name meaning 'dark-haired' or from a place name meaning 'coal ...

A surname-derived name possibly meaning 'cold valley' or 'coal valley.'

A name derived from Old English meaning 'coal' or 'dark,' or from the personal n...

A surname-derived name, plural or possessive form of Cole, meaning 'of Cole' or ...

A surname-derived name of uncertain origin, possibly referring to a geographical...

One who lives by a cool ridge or cool stream.

Settlement or town associated with a person named Cora or with crows.

From a cottage or settlement associated with cotton production.

Coxswain or one who steers a boat.

Settlement of cranes or a place where cranes gather.

One with curly hair.

From a place with a curved or bent shape.

A man associated with a cushion maker or seller.

A field or area of danger or difficulty.

One who deems or judges.

A daisy flower; literally 'day's eye' from the flower's appearance.

A valley or low-lying area of land.

From a small valley or dale.

God is my judge (contracted form of Daniel).

A surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'ridge of the Danes' or 'D...

A surname derived from the given name David or a topographical feature.

A place name meaning 'settlement on the River Dae' or 'dairy farm town.'

The letter D or a river name.

Green valley or valley of the Danes.

A small doll or a term of endearment.

A doll or a beloved child.

From the place name Dorset or a surname meaning 'from Dorset.'

Properly or appropriately; in a fitting manner.

A nobleman of rank, or a man of noble birth.

Noble woman or female earl.

Wealthy guardian or prosperous protector.

A diminutive or informal variant of names beginning with Ed-, such as Edward or ...

A name derived from the Old English element 'ead' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune',...

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old English elements meaning '...

Son of Edward, derived from the patronymic tradition meaning 'son of the wealthy...

One who is older or of greater age, derived from the comparative form of 'old'.

From the settlement of Ella or related to an old English place name.

Son of Elias or son of Ellis.

From the old wood or elder wood.

From the old ridge or elder ridge.

From a town or settlement of eels.

Old forest or ancient wood.

Noble friend or of noble origin.

Son of Emery or son of the industrious one.

Son of Emmer or son of the industrious one.

Emmet or ant; industrious one.

The final point or conclusion of something.

From the end of the cottage or settlement.

From the east or eastern dweller.

Wished for child or desired, derived from the name Evelyn with variant spelling.

Boar hard or strong as a boar.

A woman from the hazel tree place; one who is wished for.

Brave boar or strong boar, from Old English elements.

Boar hard or strong as a boar.

From the ewe hill or sheep hill.

A surname derived from a place name meaning 'fair-haired' or 'beautiful hair'.

A diminutive of Frances, meaning 'free' or 'from France'.

A leafy plant, used as a nature-inspired given name.

Possibly derived from a place name or combination of 'fern' and 'ell' (a unit of...

An open area of land used for agriculture or pasture.

One who works in or lives near a field.

Son of Greene, combining Norman patronymic 'Fitz' with the surname Greene.

A sudden burst of light or a nickname referring to quickness or brightness.

One who makes or sells arrows.

A loud horn used as a warning signal in foggy conditions, used metaphorically fo...

One who has a distinctive foot or a person living by a foot-shaped geographical ...

A shallow place in a river where one can cross on foot.

A ford by a homestead or settlement, combining ford and ham.

A large wooded area or woodland region.

A cunning or clever person, or one resembling a fox in appearance or behavior.

Free or frank, derived from the name Frank or Francis.

In a frank or honest manner, used as an adverb or name.

A free landowner or one of free birth, derived from frank and the suffix -lyn.

A peaceful ruler, derived from Germanic elements meaning peace and power.

A man who is free, not bound to servitude or feudal obligations.

A person from France or of French origin.

A settlement or town with a foul or muddy stream, or possibly derived from a per...

A strong wind or breeze, derived from Old English and Norse origins.

Son of Gan, where Gan may be a shortened form of a Germanic name.

One who tends a garden, derived from the occupation of gardening.

One who tends a garden; a gardener.

A fortified military post or the soldiers stationed there, derived from Old Fren...

A band or strap worn around the leg to hold up a stocking, derived from Old Fren...

A deep cut or wound, derived from Old Norse origins.

A ravine or narrow valley, derived from Old English or Old Norse roots.

From a town or settlement associated with a grove or forest, from Old English 'g...

Land granted or a place of granted land, from Old English 'grant' and 'land'.

A settlement or fortified place associated with green or vegetation.

A color name referring to the neutral shade between black and white.

A short form meaning a griffon or griffin, a legendary creature with an eagle's ...

One who lives in or tends a grove of trees.

A wanderer or one from Egypt, referring to the Romani people.

A place of shelter or a sheltered homestead.

A rustic or country person, often used as a nickname.

Son of Hudd, where Hudd is a diminutive of Hugh.

Healthy, robust, or from a place name meaning 'corner of land.'

Possibly derived from Old English elements, though the exact meaning is uncertai...

Possibly a diminutive form related to 'hall' or a variant of similar names.

Diminutive of Harriet or related to 'hall,' meaning a dweller by the hall.

From a place name meaning 'hall' combined with 'stead' (place or homestead).

From a place name, possibly meaning 'enclosed valley' or 'home valley.'

From a place name or occupational name, possibly meaning 'rooster keeper' or 'fr...

Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.

A strong or hardy man; a man of courage.

Rocky land or hare land.

A land of hares or a hare-filled region.

A meadow of hares or a hare-filled clearing.

Son of Harry.

Son of Harry, indicating paternal descent from someone named Harry.

A diminutive of Harriet, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Henry, meanin...

Settlement on a heath or estate on a heath.

A small hawk or one who hunts with hawks.

From a valley where hay is grown.

From a place where hay is grown or stored.

The hazel tree or the color hazel (a light brown).

From a high meadow or clearing.

A diminutive or variant form of Hugh, derived from the Germanic element meaning ...

A place name derived from Old English elements meaning 'high' and 'wood'.

Derived from the English word 'high,' possibly referring to someone of elevated ...

A place name derived from Old English elements meaning 'hill' and 'settlement' o...

A patronymic surname derived from 'Hodge,' a diminutive of Roger, meaning 'son o...

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupationa...

A surname derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the holly trees' or simil...

Derived from a place name meaning 'at the holly trees' or 'holly grove'.

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Derived from a place name meaning 'high land' or 'elevated land'.

Derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'hollow' or 'valley'.

Settlement of the hunters.

Possibly derived from ivy or related to Ives.

The ivy plant, symbolizing fidelity and marriage.

Son of Jack.

Diminutive form suggesting a familiar or affectionate version of James or simila...

Son of Jeffrey, derived from the Germanic name meaning 'peaceful settlement.'

Son of Jenning or descendant of Jenning.

A diminutive of Jeanne or Jennifer, ultimately derived from the name Guinevere.

A precious stone or something of great value.

A precious stone or something of great value.

Youthful or energetic.

Youthful or a young woman.

A diminutive of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter.'

A diminutive of Joanna, Josephine, or Joseph, meaning 'God is gracious.'

A diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious.'

A diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious.'

A patronymic surname meaning 'son of John,' where John means 'God is gracious.'

Uncertain; possibly related to a surname.

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

One who judges or administers justice.

Son of Judd, a diminutive of Judah.

One who kills pigs or works with pigs.

From the English county of Kent, or meaning 'bright' or 'white'.

Derived from the English word 'key,' referring to an instrument for opening lock...

Derived from the English word 'kid,' originally referring to a young goat and la...

A person of royal rank or authority; used as a given name derived from the Engli...

A diminutive form meaning kitten or a pet cat, or a nickname for Katherine.

A settlement on a hill or mound.

From the long hill or long valley, derived from Old English elements.

Farmstead with a barn or grain storage.

Interpreter or one who translates Latin.

Son of Lawrence.

Slow-moving or sluggish.

Resembling a leaf or leafy, derived from the English word 'leaf'.

Dweller in the meadowland or fallow land.

A diminutive form of Leslie or Lester, derived from Old English place names.

Settlement by the pool or lake, from the Roman settlement Lindum Colonia.

One who dyes cloth, derived from the Old English occupation 'lister'.

Small in size, derived from the English adjective meaning 'of small stature.'

A person of high rank or authority; a nobleman.

A surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'small wolf' or referring ...

Possibly a combination of Louise and Ella, or derived from Germanic elements mea...

Derived from Old English elements meaning 'linden tree' and 'hill.'

Small or little.

Possibly a variant or diminutive of Mabel, derived from Latin meaning 'lovable.'

Son of Maud, where Maud is a Germanic name meaning 'mighty battle maiden'.

Possibly 'land of Maut' or derived from a place name in Normandy.

A diminutive of Mary or Margaret, often used as an independent given name.

A surname-derived given name from a place name meaning 'settlement of Mando' or ...

A short form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.

A contraction of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.

Dweller at the lake where marvels or wonders occur, or possibly a variant of Mar...

Stone worker or one who lays stone.

Son of Mather, a variant of Matthew.

Derived from the month of May, which comes from Maia, the Roman goddess of growt...

A combination of May and Belle, suggesting a beautiful person born in May or emb...

Possibly a variant or blend of May with names ending in -one, though the exact o...

The etymology and meaning are uncertain, possibly derived from a place name or o...

Possibly derived from a place name or occupational origin, though the exact mean...

Possibly a variant of Malita or a name derived from the root Mel-, though the ex...

Possibly derived from Mel- root combined with a feminine suffix, though the exac...

Possibly a short form of names like Melvin or Melissa, or derived from the word ...

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a combination of elements mean...

The etymology and meaning are uncertain, possibly derived from a place name or o...

The etymology and meaning are uncertain, possibly a variant of Mercia or a name ...

A surname-derived given name, possibly from a medieval personal name or occupati...

Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'one who deserves merit' or from a plac...

A surname-derived name from a place name, possibly meaning 'calf pasture' or 'me...

Settlement in the middle or middle town.

One who operates a mill.

One who operates mills or dweller near mills.

Gracious protector or diminutive of Millicent.

An occupational surname meaning 'one who mines' or 'one who works in mines'.

A surname-derived given name of uncertain etymology.

A diminutive or shortened form of names beginning with 'Mont-,' typically meanin...

Son of Morris, derived from the Latin name Mauritius meaning 'dark-skinned' or '...

Son of More or dweller by a marsh.

A female parent or term of endearment.

Covered with mud or murky.

Famous friend or sea friend.

Son of the mayor or dweller by the marsh.

Of the myrtle plant.

A short sleep or a nickname for Napoleon.

Near or nearby, possibly derived from a place name or surname.

Wealthy guardian or prosperous protector.

Son of Neil or son of the champion.

A diminutive form typically derived from names beginning with 'Net-' such as Ann...

New building or new settlement.

A person who lives near a new well or spring.

New man or newcomer.

A small salamander, or a nickname derived from the Middle English word for newt.

New settlement or new town.

Of high birth or rank; possessing noble qualities or character.

One who lives by the oak trees.

A meadow or clearing with oak trees.

Uncertain; possibly related to ocean or a diminutive form.

A place name derived from a settlement associated with sheep or a person named O...

A person from Pæga's settlement or town.

One who carries palm branches, traditionally a pilgrim who has traveled to the H...

Named after the pansy flower, derived from the French word for thought.

One who tends a park or enclosed hunting ground.

English diminutive of Patricia, derived from the Latin word for noble.

An English surname derived from a place name or personal name, meaning settlemen...

English place name and surname meaning the settlement of Pæcca or a person name...

English surname meaning the son of Pear or Peter, derived from the personal name...

A pearl, derived from the name Margaret.

Pearl, derived ultimately from the Latin word for pearl.

English name derived from the word for a coin, or a diminutive of Penelope.

The peppercorn spice, or one with a peppery temperament.

A city in Russia, or a shortened form of names containing 'perm' elements.

A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or invention combining 'Perm' wit...

One who lives by a pear tree or a person of the pear, from Old English elements.

Son of Picken or a dweller near a pointed hill, derived from Old English element...

A baked dish or pastry, or a shortened form of names like Piers or Pierpont.

A type of evergreen tree, or a surname derived from dwelling near pine trees.

A pit or hollow, derived from Old English referring to a depression or excavatio...

An abundance or large quantity, derived from Old French meaning 'fullness' or 's...

A surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning a pointed or sharp place.

A parrot, or a diminutive of Mary meaning 'of the sea.'

An apprentice or learner in a trade.

An apprentice or learner.

A manager, administrator, or official representative.

A queen or female ruler.

From the estate of Quincius, a Roman family name.

A payment demanded for the release of a captive, or derived from the name Randol...

A person who lives near or works with reeds, or derived from the Old English wor...

A diminutive of Reginald, derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'ruler' and...

A diminutive form, likely derived from names beginning with 'Ren-' or as a varia...

Ford of the king.

A person associated with rice cultivation or derived from a personal name.

Son of Richard, a patronymic surname derived from the given name Richard.

A person who speaks in riddles or poses puzzles.

From a ridge or elevated area of land.

A shortened form or nickname, often derived from names beginning with 'Rip' or u...

Bright fame, derived from the Germanic elements for 'bright' and 'fame.'

Bright fame.

Well or spring near rocks.

Son of Roger, or famous spear.

Rose flower combined with the suffix '-lee,' suggesting a meadow or clearing of ...

Deer forest or woodland.

A well or spring where roses grow.

A well or spring where horses graze, or a well where roses grow.

Derived from the English word 'royal', meaning 'of or relating to a king or mona...

From the royal valley or rye valley.

The act of moving swiftly on foot, or descriptive of speed and motion.

A person who lives near rushes (wetland plants) or one who is hasty.

A man from Russia or of Russian descent.

A woman from Russia or of Russian descent.

Possibly derived from a place name or surname of uncertain origin.

Son of Alexander or son of Sander.

Possibly 'saw-maker's dwelling' or related to a place name.

Field where shoes are made or a place name.

One who resembles or is associated with a shark; a nickname or informal given na...

A thicket or small wood; derived from a geographical feature.

Settlement on a shelf or ledge; a place name.

One who tends sheep; an occupational name.

Bright-haired or fair-haired; derived from Old English elements.

Cloth shearer or one who shears sheep, derived from the Old English 'sceran' (to...

A surname-derived given name, likely from Old English elements meaning 'shire' a...

A bright or clear forest.

A surname-derived name, likely from Old English elements meaning 'related to a f...

A diminutive of Sidney, meaning 'wide meadow' or 'from Saint Denis'.

Son of Sim, a diminutive of Simon.

A familiar or affectionate term for a sister.

One who sits or is in a seated position.

Moving smoothly along a surface.

Uncertain; possibly related to a surname or place name.

From a clearing where smiths worked.

A person who works with metal, particularly one who forges or shapes metal.

From a summer settlement or village.

A directional surname derived from the cardinal direction south.

A person who dispenses provisions or supplies, originally an occupational surnam...

Ford by a landing place or wharf.

Stony place or rocky pasture.

Ford by a stony place or stone crossing.

Of high quality or excellence, derived from the name of English silver currency.

Guardian of the household or estate manager.

Son of Stil or from a place called Stil.

Meaning uncertain, possibly from a place name or personal name.

Physically powerful or robust.

The warmest season of the year, used as a given name.

A summoner, or one who summons people to court or church.

A person who drives pack animals or transports goods, derived from the occupatio...

A place name, possibly derived from a surname or geographical location.

A place name referring to a city in northeast England, literally 'land separated...

Wide meadow or from the city of Sydney.

Possibly 'man of the synagogue' or a surname-derived given name.

One who tabs or marks with tabs.

A striped or brindled cat, or a person with a striped pattern.

A small amount or a little bit.

One who performs tasks or works as a laborer.

Uncertain; possibly related to 'tall' or a variant of other names.

One who cuts cloth; a tailor.

Gift of God.

Wealthy guardian or gift of God, derived as a diminutive of Theodore or Edward.

From Texas; a Texan.

Son of Tom; son of Thomas.

Thorn bush or thorny place.

Settlement with thorn bushes, derived from Old English elements for thorn and se...

Thorn hill or hill with thorn bushes.

Servant of Thor or a person from a place with Thor's name.

Ford at the fertile place or ford of the unstable ground.

Tilted or cultivated land.

Twin.

Unclear; possibly related to 'tome' or a place name.

A term of endearment, possibly derived from 'toot' or baby talk.

One who lives at the end of the town.

A faithful or loyal man, derived from 'true man'.

One who turns or operates a lathe, or a dweller by a turning in a road.

The number two, or a second-born child.

A house or dwelling, or a shortened form of names beginning with Ty-.

A tile maker or one who lays tiles, derived from the occupational surname.

To lower or remove one's hat as a sign of respect; a valley.

Dweller in a fen or marshy area.

A short form or nickname, often derived from names beginning with 'V' or contain...

Conqueror or victor.

To go; to ford; one who wades.

A servant or attendant.

One who walks or a cloth walker.

A surname derived from the medieval kingdom of Wallis or from the Welsh people.

A diminutive form meaning 'ruler of the Britons' or 'foreigner'.

A settlement of the Welsh people or a walled town.

A stream where clothes are washed or a washing place.

Settlement belonging to a man named Wassa or from a place meaning 'wise man's ho...

A person who works with water, such as a boatman or ferryman.

Son of Walter; son of Watt.

A mouth of a river or a settlement near water.

A wagon maker or one who builds or drives wagons.

A weaver.

A settlement of a man named Weola or a wealthy settlement.

From the wells; one who lives by a spring or well.

A person from the western meadow or clearing.

One who comes from the west, or someone living in the western part of a region.

The western moorland or western open country.

A mouth of a river or settlement near water.

Possibly derived from a place name or personal name of uncertain origin.

A rapidly rotating column of air or a person of great energy and activity.

Fair-haired or pale-complexioned.

A person who lived by a white-colored stream or watercourse.

A person with white or very light-colored hair or complexion.

A person from a place with white-colored features or a white corner of land.

A settlement or homestead associated with a dwelling or village.

Resolute or desiring peace, or a combination of 'will' and 'fortress.'

Crafty, cunning, or one from a place with a narrow stream.

A ford or river crossing associated with willow trees or a person named Wil.

A fort or fortified place associated with willow trees or a person named Wil.

Son of Wil or William, or a person with a strong will.

Son of Wilkin, a diminutive of William, or a person descended from one named Wil...

A surname derived from the given name William, with the suffix -ott indicating a...

Son of Will.

Friend's field.

The town of a man named Wine or the settlement associated with joy and friendshi...

A surname indicating descent from someone named Winter or association with the w...

Row of trees.

A surname derived from the Old English word for labor or occupation.

Settlement of a worthy person.

A maker or builder of things, originally a craftsperson or artisan.

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an English place name or pe...

A place name derived from a settlement or town, possibly containing the element ...