British baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024
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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