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Brooke
A Small Fresh Water Stream, Breaking Forth, Bach, Modeled on An English Place Names
Josiah
The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed
Marcel
Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike
Reginald
Well-advised Ruler, Counsel Power, Ruler's Adviser, Advice
Aurelio
Gold Made, Golden
Weston
West Town, From the Western Settlement
Emmanuel
God with Us
Alvin
Related to Elf, Everything and Friend, A City on a White Hill
Laurel
Bay Plant, Crowned with Laurel
Ulysses
Wrathful, The Word Odyssesthai Meaning to Hate, To be Angry
Leslie
God is Fullness, Garden of Hollies, Small Meadow, Holly
Myrtle
An Aromatic, Symbol of Victory, Botanical Name, The Myrtle is a Dark Green Shrub with Pink or White Blossoms
Frankie
Free Condition, Frankie is Occasionally Used for Girls, Of the Franks, French Man
Campbell
Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth
Holland
Lowl, Valley
Ambrose
Undying, The Element Ambrosios Which Means Immortal Divine, Ever-living
Fabian
One who Grow Beans, Fabulent, Bean Grower, The Sky
Eliseo
God is Help
Kimberly
Cyneburga's Field, Ruler
Ronald
Powerful, Wise Ruler, Rule, Advice
Ellis
My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler
Bruno
Brown, Shield, Transfer: Bear
Teddy
Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep
Luther
German Religious Reformer Martin Luther, People, Army, Warrior
Palmer
A Crusader a Pilgrim Bearing Palms, Palm-bearer
Duncan
Brown(Haired) Warrior, Helmeted
Rupert
Glorious Shining, Bright Fame, Glory and Brilliant, Famous
Hal
A Nickname for Henry, Rules his Household, Estate Ruler
Briggs
From the Village Near a Bridge, Diminutive of Brigham
Ezekiel
God Strengthens
Benson
Son of Benedict
Ted
Guard of His Wealth, Wealthy Spearman, Courageous People, Divine Gift
Donovan
Descendant of Donndubhán, Dark Black, Good and Christmas
Tom
Form of Thomas, Gemini, Honest, Twin
Augustus
Revered, Great, Worthy of Respect, Majestic
Lou
Renowned Warrior, Fame and War, Fight, Light
Cyril
Masterful, Of the Lord, Divine, Lordly
Herbert
Bright, Illustrious Warrior, Ruler, Armed and Shining
Alec
Manly, Defending Men, Helper and Defender of Mankind
Carlos
Army, Man, Manly, Husband
Oren
Ash Tree
Salvatore
Italian form of Salvador, this traditional name meaning “savior” can honor heritage and lends itself to nicknames like Sal or Tory.
Jade
Precious Green Stone, Jade
Lucius
The Bright, Form of Lucus, Born at Daybreak, Daylight Babies
Harris
Army, Man, Son of Harry, Tamil Music Director Harris
Milton
Settlement by the Mill, Similar to a Place and Family Names, Town
Scottie
Traditionally masculine and meaning “Scot,” it’s now surprisingly more common for girls in the U.S.
Javier
Obscure, Flower, Bright, Variant of Xavier
Pablo
Weak, The Humble, Little
Alexis
To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel
Dana
The Dane, From Denmark, Mother of the Gods in Myths, Judge
Rae
Wise Protection, Ewe, Grace, Female Sheep
Jocelyn
Supplanter, Son of God, Cheerful, Happy
Ned
Form of Edward, Wealthy Spearman
Kelvin
A Scottish name linked to the River Kelvin and a famed physicist
Dalton
The Settlement in the Valley, Place Name
Smith
Though common as a surname, this English name meaning “blacksmith” feels unexpectedly bold as a first.
Allison
Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice
Dixie
Southern Us, American South, Tenth, Dick's Son
Joyce
Rejoicing, Lord, Cheerful, Deity
Fisher
Fisherman
Taylor
One who Cuts Cloth, To Cut, Tailor, Schneider
Arnold
Eagle and Elder, Rule, Prevail
Titus
Title, Honored, New Testament Character, Giant
Enoch
Henok, Consecrated, Gods Disciple, Devoted
Quinton
Variant of Quentin Fifth, Surname
Noah
Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful
Sawyer
An English occupational name meaning “woodcutter,” now a trendy unisex option with literary flair.
Delaney
From the Alder Grove
Trent
Torrent, Gushing Waters
Hank
Home, House and King, Powerful, Ruler of the Estate
Aubrey
Natural Spirit, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Bearlike, Illustrious and King (Power)
Zoe
Life
Art
Rock, Rule, Eagle, Bear Man
Trey
Three
Miguel
Who is Like God, Who is Like God?
Drake
Dragon, Male Duck
Donald
Good and Christmas, The Elements Dubno Meaning World, Chief, Brown Stranger
Benedict
Blessed, Happy
Courtney
Snub Nosed, Court-dweller, Court Meaning Short, Courtly
Finley
Blond Warrior / Hero, White, Fair-haired Courageous One, Sunbeam
Alonzo
Eager for Battle, Ready for a Fight
Luz
Light
Colton
Town of Colt-breeding, Dark Settlement
Woodrow
The Row, Inspired By a Place Name, Hailing from the Woods Edge
Leroy
The King, Inspired By a Family Name
Leif
Descendant, Heritage, The Word Leifr with the Meaning Heir Descendent
Dario
Mighty, Possessor of the Good, Give
Myles
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
August
Exalted, Summer, August, Revered
Humphrey
Peace, Young Bear, Protection, Peaceful Hun
Juan
God is Merciful, Graceful, Beautiful
Horace
Hour, Time, Season, Third
Emerson
Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty
Lynn
Gentle, Lake, A Cascade, Dwells by the Torrent
Buddy
Friend, Messenger, Herald
Don
Brown Stranger, Man, Ruler of the World, Great
Theron
A Hunter
Foster
Of the Woods, Guest, Stranger
Booker
Book Binder, Bleacher of Cloth, Beech-tree, Scribe Or Bookbinder
Monroe
From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe
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.
Blair
Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area
Zachariah
Yahweh Remembers
Chad
Fierce, Name of a Saint, Fight, Battle
Carlo
Strong, Husband, Army, Man
Griffith
Chief, Prince, Lord, Fierce Warrior
Ariel
Lion of God
Eldon
From the Sacred Hill, Old, Ella's Mound
Luciano
Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies
Sydney
French in origin and meaning “Saint Denis,” it’s long linked to both place and character names in pop culture.
Aldo
Of, Noble, Honorable, Old
Larry
Laurel, From Laurentium, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels
Carol
Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly
Ty
Ty
Nicolas
Victory of the People, Victorious Person
Turner
Lathe Worker, Lathe-Worker, Champion in a Tournament, Turner
Roderick
Famous Power, Powerful, Rich, Glory
Joni
Modern Female Version of John and Jon, The Lord is Gracious
Augusta
Worthy of Respect, Magnificent, Sublime, Venerated
Wynn
White, Fair, Light Blonde, Friend
Ward
Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard
Nova
New
Percy
Pierces, Pierce the Vale
Truman
Trusted Man, Loyal One, Honest
Waylon
Fight, Variant of Wayland, Modern Singer Waylon Jennings, Brave
Gerard
Spear-brave, Hardy, Brave, Strength of the Spear
Marvin
Great, Famous and Friend, Sea Lover, Eminent Marrow
Justine
Fair Just, Righteous, Reasonable, True
Nigel
Passionate, Dark Night, Beauty, Black
Terrence
Form of Terence, Rub, Turn, Gracious
Darwin
Dear Friend
Seymour
Originally from a Norman surname, it means “marshy land near the sea” and peaked with vintage appeal.
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.
Sunny
An English nickname that means “happy” or “sunshine,” it’s lighthearted.
Rodney
Glory and King
Charlie
Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband
Alejandro
He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Baxter
Bread Baker, Baker
Fritz
Ruler, Safety, Power, Peace
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
Matt
Gift of Yahweh, Matthias
Dara
Give, Son, Oak, Lord
Ferdinand
Beloved, To be Courageous, Peace, Daring
James
A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter
Jimmy
Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants, Supplanter
Cliff
Cliff and Heath, Form of Clifford
Hadley
Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood
Felipe
Horse Lover, Friend of Horses
Whitney
In the White Island, Inspired By a Place and Family Names
Kip
British in origin and meaning “pointed hill,” Kip is a short and cheerful name
Lemuel
Beloging to God, Devotee
Alphonse
Embattled, Eager, Fight, Noble and Fast
Lester
Roman Fort, Fortified Place, From Leicester, The Elements Ligora
Collin
Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor
Fitzgerald
Son of the Spear Ruler, Surname
King
This bold English name means “monarch.”
Errol
Nobleman, Freeman, Earl, To Wander
Raven
Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven
Edmond
Wealth and Protection, Wealthy Protector, Guardian of Property
Eden
Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment
Jordan
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Brandy
Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor
Fraser
Family Name, Of the Forest Men, Strawberry, French Town
Myron
Fragrant Oil, Myrrh
Ollie
An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior
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
Ezra
God's Help
Marcellus
Dedicated to Mars, God of War Mars Ordained