English baby names List
Updated: April 9th, 2024
English baby names used in countries like US, England and Wales, Australia, Ireland, Canada have a distinct style which make these name unique.
Most of the English names used today are either taken from Bible or are derivatives of them. Over time and through different cultural influence over centuries, English speakers started adopting anglicized baby names from Greek, German, French, Irish and Norman languages. Many English speaking nations like UK still prefer to bestow a traditional English name while parents from United States go for more unique and contemporary sounding name for their new-born. Even unshaken baby names like William is gradually making way for short and modernistic Liam.
Below is the list of over 55,000 names collected from various English speaking regions around the globe.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZName
Meaning
Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful
Olive Tree, Elf Army
Universal, Whole, Industrious, All
Man, Little and Womanly, Vigorous, Army
A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter
Sweet, Beautyful, Beautiful, Smart
Power, Alive, Living, Satellite Communication
Will Desire, Valley, Resolute Protector, Protection
Who is Loved, Beauty, Mine, Bitterness
God is Perfection, God's Promise, Variant of Elizabeth
Born of the Right Hand
God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants
Hazelnut, Desired, Power, Life Giving
Warrior, Defender of Men, Protect and Man, Manly
Judge is God
Heel Grabber, One who Supplants, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect
Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant
Harpist, Maker, Pretty, Minstrel
Strong, Heaven, Durable, The Enduring
Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make
God's Help
Who is Like God?, Messenger of God
It will Enlarge, God Would Multiply, Yahweh Will Add, Jehova Increases
Hugh's Son, Mind, Spirit
Gemini, Twin
Well-Born, Born of Yew, The Lord is Gracious, Youth
God is Gracious, Son of Jack
Dearly Loved, Beloved, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel
He will Laugh, Laughter, Laughing One, God Smiles
Knowledgeable, Blessed, Happy, Felicitous
The Sea, Son of the Waves
Rival, Rivaling, Imitating, Emily
Elf Ruler, Alfreda, Counsel from the Elves, Rules with Elf-wisdom
A Symbol of Purity, Lily, My God is Perfect
Powerful, Born of Fire
Swelling Island But Probably Pre-Celtic, Island
Shining, Beautiful Fairy Woman, Foreign, Gabriella
Son of Grave
Shining, Bringer of Light, Bright, From Lucania
Perfect, Acolyte, Accomplished
God is Strong, God's Strength, Christan
Driver of a Cart, Carter
Variant of Helen, Torch, Sun Ray, Shinning Light
God is Fullness
Gift of the Lord
Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man
Down-bearded Youth, Jove's Child, Julia, Soft Bearded
Courageous, Descendant of Roghallach, Valiant, Dweller by the Rye Field
Brings Rain, Aria, Man, Feminine of Arien, Melody, Song
The Elements Wit Meaning Wide, Small Fighter, Fight, War
The God is My Lord, Name of One Prophet
Green Shoot
Pure, Gentle, Bluish Purple, Viola
God's Favor, Favour, Charm, Mercy
Thankful
Maverick, A Wild Nonconformist an Independent Free Spirit, Unbranded Range Animal
Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband
Will Helmet, Tree Name, Willow, Protect
Jehovah Saves, Funny, God Helps, Yahweh is Salvation
God's Gift, Climber, An Evergreen Climbing Ornamental Plant, A Vine
Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Intoxication, Wine
Praiseworthy, Priceless, Inestimable, Flower
My Father Rejoices, The Intelligent
God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious
Dawn
Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker
Keeper of the Forest
the Other, Bringer of Light, Foreign, Honorable
Hazel, Leader, Hazelnut, Reddish Brown
Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century, The Bear, Stone, Noble
Bold, Messenger, Whole Hearted, Faith
Peaceful, Love, Servant, Soldier
Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown
Lake Colony, Lithe
Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired
Emulus, Imitating, Rivaling
Son of Jack, God has been Gracious
God Strengthens
The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed
Similar to a Clan Name, Crooked Stream, Bent Nose
St, Saint Iago
Riverbank, Seashore, River, River
Given, Protector, Lord, Give
God's Gift, Son of the Mighty Warrior
Bearing Christ, Christ-bearer, To Carry
Seller, Surname
Pari, Messenger of God Angel
Life
The Brave, Warrior, Manly and Strong, Masculine
Power, Northern Country, Descendant of Nuallan
Light, Shining, Bright Born At Daybreak, Illumination
Rich, Woman from Hadria, Dark One
My God is Yahweh, Shining
Ascent, The Lord will Help, Defender of Mankind, Height
He Who Comes After, High in Hebrew, Tall, Enlightened One
Hunter, A Huntsman
Molded From, Humanity, A Prophet's Name, Man of Earth
Grace of God, Compassionate, Happy, Affection
(God The) Father is Peace
Fight, Variant of Wayland, Modern Singer Waylon Jennings, Brave
God's Spear, Deity, Lover of Deer, Ase
Reborn, Rubin, The Ruby, Red
Feeble, Peaceful, Weak Poor, Tendon
Star
Skill, Wisdom
Noble Sort, Nobility
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Life
West Clearing, Leaning Against a Family Or Place Names
Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One
Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ
Beautiful Gaze, Handsome, Pretty
Jacob's Wife, Delicate, Weary One, Weary,Tired
Near the Stream or Brook, Running Water, Son of Brooke
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Angel, The Barberry Tree, Fortified Hill
Son of Harry, Harry's Son
Soft, Patterned Fabric
Blend of Lily and Ann, My God is Perfect, Beauty, Purity
Wood Worker, The Sawyer
Who is Like Yahweh?
The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity
Eastern Town
Long Hill Ridge, From the Grassy Plain
Strong as a Wild Boar, Everard
Mistress, Noble Woman, Queen of the Gods, Lady
Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength
Town of Colt-breeding, Dark Settlement
West Town, From the Western Settlement
God will Uplift, Yahwe Uplifts, Lord Exalts
Of the Lord Belonging to God, Form of Dominick
From Ever's Meadow
Three, Forest, Wood Dweller, The Third
Supplanter, Son of James
Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment
Little Maximus, By the Great Stream, Greatest, A Short Form of Maxwell
Pearl, Daisies, Flowers Name, Eye of the Day
Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
To be Born-from Natalia, Form of Natalie, Born on Christmas, Christ's Birthday
Victory and People, Victorious Person
Fuller, Cloth Washer, Roll Up, Cloth-walker
Saviour, Splendid, Owner of a New Home, Bright
White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark
Reddish-Brown, Reddish Orange-brown
Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock
Companion, Son of Cadán, Friend, Gentle
Exalted, Summer, August, Revered
Variant of Eve, Alive, Life, Life-giving
Genuine Courage, Brave, Form of Archibald, Very Bold
The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See
Noblewoman, Lady, Mercy, Princess
Autumn, The Fall Season
Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower
Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect
God Protects My House, Beautiful
Form of Mildred, Gentle Strength, Honey, Bee
Exalted One, To Ascend, Bright, Tall
Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler
A Healing, Moon, Heal, Nickname
Of Magdala
Gaelic, My Father is Joyful, Blessed, White
Son of Jack
Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster
House, Ruler, Laurel
Leader, Rich, Emir, Strong
Conqueror, Fertility, Tamer, To Tame
One who Rides, Knight, Horseman, Rider
Elder Brother, Mercy, Name of a King, Eagle
Power, The Noble Strong, Honorable, High and Royal
From the Oak Tree Field
Conquering, One Who Overcomes, Prevailing, Victor
Wealthy Guardian, Guard of His Wealth
Famous, Clear, Bright
Natural Spirit, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Bearlike, Illustrious and King (Power)
Hard Working, Emma, An Ant, Industrious
Yahweh Remembers, Renowned by God, Whom Jehovah Remembered
Full of Goodness
Unique, My God has Sworn, Form of Elizabeth, The Chosen