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Bertha
Intelligent, Famous, Shining, Glorious
Gladys
Gladiolus Flower, Disabled, Lame, Note to the Gender of Claudius
Myles
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
August
Exalted, Summer, August, Revered
Desiree
The Longed-For, Much Desired, Longed for, Longing
Shirley
Country Meadow, Bright Grassland
Humphrey
Peace, Young Bear, Protection, Peaceful Hun
Pauline
Female Version of Paul, The Small, Humble, Weak
Juan
God is Merciful, Graceful, Beautiful
Horace
Hour, Time, Season, Third
Emerson
Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty
Dora
Gift and God, Kind
Clarissa
Similar to the Latin Clara, Brilliant, Clear, Most Illustrious
Dolly
Divine Gift, Cute Baby, Pain, Like Doll
Lynn
Gentle, Lake, A Cascade, Dwells by the Torrent
Bella
God Protects My House, Beautiful
Buddy
Friend, Messenger, Herald
Imogene
Innocent, Image, Likeness, Maiden
Gracie
Favour, Grace of God, Graceful, Blessing
Don
Brown Stranger, Man, Ruler of the World, Great
Theron
A Hunter
Monroe
From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe
Foster
Of the Woods, Guest, Stranger
Booker
Book Binder, Bleacher of Cloth, Beech-tree, Scribe Or Bookbinder
Elwood
From the Old Forest, Noble Woods
Cannon
Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest
Shannon
This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.
Spencer
French in origin, this surname-turned-first-name means “keeper of provisions” and retains a polished tone.
Kitty
Pure, Form of Catherine, Little Cat
Blair
Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area
Zachariah
Yahweh Remembers
Scarlett
Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man
Chad
Fierce, Name of a Saint, Fight, Battle
Joanne
Yahweh is Gracious, Variant of Joan
Carlo
Strong, Husband, Army, Man
Marissa
Rebellion, Wished-for Child, Star of the Sea, Little Mary
Griffith
Chief, Prince, Lord, Fierce Warrior
Ariel
Lion of God
Jana
The Lord is Gracious, Derived from Jananam - Birth, Man, Born Bravery
Caitlin
The Pure, Girls
Aura
The Aura, Wind, Or, Breeze
Haley
Hay Meadow, Scientific, Usually a Surname, Heroic
Eldon
From the Sacred Hill, Old, Ella's Mound
Luciano
Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies
Beulah
Ba´Al, Bride, Married
Sydney
French in origin and meaning “Saint Denis,” it’s long linked to both place and character names in pop culture.
Beverly
Name of a Place, From the Beaver Meadow
Aldo
Of, Noble, Honorable, Old
Misty
Foggy, Sweet, Surgery, Misty
Larry
Laurel, From Laurentium, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels
Lettie
Joy, Allesse
Jenny
White Spirit, Fair, God is Merciful, Race of Women
Essie
Star, Myrtle Leaf
Evie
Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive
Dottie
Gift of God, Form of Dorothy
Cheryl
Vigorous, Strong, Charity, Cherie
Carolina
Feminine Variant of Charles, Joy, Little and Womanly, Manly
Carol
Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly
Ty
Ty
Jillian
Down-bearded Youth, Girl, Youthful, Jove's Child
Nicolas
Victory of the People, Victorious Person
Yolanda
Violet, Violette, Violets Bloom
Maureen
Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great
Tatiana
From the House of Tatius, King of the Sabines
Turner
Lathe Worker, Lathe-Worker, Champion in a Tournament, Turner
Francine
Free, Little Frenchman, Franke
Mallory
Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy
Connie
Constant, High, Brave Counsel, Steadfastness
Roderick
Famous Power, Powerful, Rich, Glory
Joni
Modern Female Version of John and Jon, The Lord is Gracious
Rena
Council, Melody, Born Again, Of the Sea
Augusta
Worthy of Respect, Magnificent, Sublime, Venerated
Esperanza
Sperare, Hoping, Hope
Wynn
White, Fair, Light Blonde, Friend
Ward
Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard
Nova
New
Chelsea
Cealc Which Means Chalk Limestone, Landing Place, Port, Harbor
Percy
Pierces, Pierce the Vale
Truman
Trusted Man, Loyal One, Honest
Kristina
Follower of Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed
Waylon
Fight, Variant of Wayland, Modern Singer Waylon Jennings, Brave
Magnolia
Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant
Eugenia
Of Noble Descent, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken
Selma
Perfectly Healthy, Helmet of God, Sacrifice, Safe
Sierra
Mountain Range, Sierra
Gerard
Spear-brave, Hardy, Brave, Strength of the Spear
Norma
Female Version of Norman, From the North, Rule, Carpenter's Square
Ana
God's Favour, Resurrection, Gracious, Clever
Marvin
Great, Famous and Friend, Sea Lover, Eminent Marrow
Justine
Fair Just, Righteous, Reasonable, True
Gabriella
God's Able-bodied One
Nigel
Passionate, Dark Night, Beauty, Black
Terrence
Form of Terence, Rub, Turn, Gracious
Darwin
Dear Friend
Sheila
Irish Form of Cecilia Blind, Slang Term for Woman
Seymour
Originally from a Norman surname, it means “marshy land near the sea” and peaked with vintage appeal.
Claudette
The Limping, Disabled, Preserving, Lame
Leigh
End of the Meadow Tribe, Weary, Fair-haired Courageous One, Pasture
Elliot
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
Shelby
Derived from Old Norse, this unisex name means “from the willow estate” and carries a gentle, nature-based tone.
Valencia
The Word Valentia Which Means Power, Valentia
Marnie
Sailor of the Sea
Larissa
The Lovely, Root of Larissa End, Seagull
Sunny
An English nickname that means “happy” or “sunshine,” it’s lighthearted.
Rodney
Glory and King
Fay
Confidence, Fee, Faith, Belief
Charlie
Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband
Aisha
Happiness, Living, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, She is Life
Suzanne
Lily, Form of Susan
Alejandro
He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Baxter
Bread Baker, Baker
Fritz
Ruler, Safety, Power, Peace
Mamie
Abbreviation of Mary, Pearl, Bitter, Beloved
Portia
A Gift, Roman Clan Name, Hog, Pig
Tillie
Possession
Monte
Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain
Giles
Young Goat, Aigis, Youthful Downy-beared One, Aigilops
Kristen
Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed
Shepard
A phonetic twist on Shepherd, it’s a surname-turned-first name with ties to artists and broadcasters.
Emile
Imitating, Rival, Rivaling
Brent
Mount, Hilltop, High Place, Steep Hill
Lulu
Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior
Matt
Gift of Yahweh, Matthias
Dara
Give, Son, Oak, Lord
Ferdinand
Beloved, To be Courageous, Peace, Daring
Carrie
Female Version of Charles, Husband, Man, Melody
Bessie
Concentrated to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, House
Madelyn
Of Magdala
James
A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter
Neva
The Word Nivis Which is of the Meaning Snow, Snow
Jimmy
Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants, Supplanter
Libby
Pledged to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, Funny and Nature Lover
Cliff
Cliff and Heath, Form of Clifford
Lucretia
Rich, Profit, Wealthy, Succeed
Hadley
Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood
Marla
From the High Tower, Lena, Magdalena, Variant of Marlene
Felipe
Horse Lover, Friend of Horses
Whitney
In the White Island, Inspired By a Place and Family Names
Vada
Lord Ganesh, Ruler Governor
Kip
British in origin and meaning “pointed hill,” Kip is a short and cheerful name
Philomena
Loved One, Powerful, Strongly Beloved, Friend of Strength
Lemuel
Beloging to God, Devotee
Alphonse
Embattled, Eager, Fight, Noble and Fast
Dinah
Decoration, Valley, Judgement, Avenged or Judged and Vindicated
Reina
A Queen, Form of Regina, The Element Rein Which Means Pure Clean, Council
Winona
First-Born, Firstborn Daughter
Charity
Charity, Act of Kindness, Affection, Brotherly Love
Lester
Roman Fort, Fortified Place, From Leicester, The Elements Ligora
Collin
Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor
Jolene
Lene, God will Increase, Jo
Fitzgerald
Son of the Spear Ruler, Surname
King
This bold English name means “monarch.”
Tammy
Thomasina and Other Names Beginning with Tam, Date Palm, Perfect One, Short Form of Tamara
Errol
Nobleman, Freeman, Earl, To Wander
Leilani
Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower
Raven
Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven
Edmond
Wealth and Protection, Wealthy Protector, Guardian of Property
Eden
Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment
Ariana
To Sing, Pure, Man, Very Holy Woman
Jordan
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Lorna
Crowned with Laurels, Fame, Honor, Feminine of Lawrence
Brandy
Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor
Griselda
Struggle, Fight, Gray, Thank You
Fraser
Family Name, Of the Forest Men, Strawberry, French Town
Cecily
Blind One, Sixth
Myron
Fragrant Oil, Myrrh
Ollie
An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior
Kristin
Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ
Elisa
Dedicated to God, God's Promise
Barron
Warrior, From the Land that was Burned, The Title of Nobility Used as a First Name
Ike
God Smiles, Laughter, Laughing One, He will Laugh
Viviana
Lively, Vibrant, Life, Alive
Ezra
God's Help
Judy
Jewish, Admired, Praise, Form of Judith
Rhiannon
Rigantona Meaning Great Queen, Nymph, Goddess
Vesta
Roman Goddess Hestia, Hearth, Chimney Fire, Similar to the Greek
Marcellus
Dedicated to Mars, God of War Mars Ordained
Raquel
Female Sheep, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Form of Rachel
Odette
Wealth