List of American Baby Names Meanings

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  • Ewald
    Ewald Name Meaning. North German: from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements eo 'law', 'custom', 'right' (a rare element in personal names, found mostly in Old Saxon) + wald 'rule'.
    Meaning: Powerful lawman Origin: American
  • Ewing - YOO-ing
    The surname Ewing is of Scottish origin, and is an Anglicised form derived from the Gaelic clan name "Clann Eóghain" meaning "Children of Eóghain". The forename "Eógan" is thought to derive ultimately from the Greek eugenes (Greek- ευγενής, meaning "noble", literally "well-born").
    Meaning: Friend of the law Origin: American
  • Fancy
    From the English word fancy which means either "like, love, inclination" or "ornamental". It is derived from Middle English fantasie, which comes (via Norman French and Latin) from Greek φαινω (phaino) "to show, to appear".
    Meaning: Whimsical, decorative Origin: American
  • Faren
    English Meaning: The name Faren is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Faren is: Adventurous.
    Meaning: Wanderer Origin: American
  • Filbert
    English Meaning: The name Filbert is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Filbert is: Introduced to Britain during the Norman conquest, from the Old German Filibert, meaning very bright.
    Meaning: Brilliant, see also bert, philbert Origin: American
  • Fleming
    Fleming Name Meaning. English: ethnic name for someone from Flanders. In the Middle Ages there was considerable commercial intercourse between England and the Netherlands, particularly in the wool trade, and many Flemish weavers and dyers settled in England.
    Meaning: From denmark, from flanders Origin: American
  • Fleta - FLEE-tə
    The name Fleta is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Fleta is: Swift.
    Meaning: Swift, fast Origin: American
  • Flint - FLINT
    Flint Name Meaning. English and German: topographic name for someone who lived near a significant outcrop of flint, Old English, Low German flint, or a nickname for a hard-hearted or physically tough individual. Welsh: habitational name from Flint in Clwyd, which gave its name to the old county of Flintshire.
    Meaning: Stream, flint stone Origin: American
  • Forester
    The name Forester is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Forester is: Forest-ranger. Surname.
    Meaning: Forest guardian Origin: American
  • Fowler
    Fowler is an English and/or Scots surname with a linguistic origin in the Old English fugelere, indicative of a person occupied as a bird-catcher. ... The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon 'Fugal", meaning fowl.
    Meaning: Trapper of wildfowl Origin: American
  • Fraser - FRAY-zər/FRAY-zhər
    The name Fraser is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Fraser is: Strawberry flowers. Of the forest men. A major Scottish clan. From a Scottish surname based on a French place name.
    Meaning: Curly haired Origin: American
  • Fulton - FUL-tən
    Fulton Name Meaning. probably a reduced form of Fullerton. habitational name from a place in Roxburghshire, Scotland, so named from Old English fugol 'bird' + tun 'enclosure', 'settlement'.
    Meaning: Field near town Origin: American
  • Gabi
    Hebrew Meaning: The name Gabi is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Gabi is: God is my strength.
    Meaning: From the name gabriela Origin: American
  • Gar
    The name Gar is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Gar is: Spear.
    Meaning: A short form of gareth Origin: American
  • Gardenia
    The name Gardenia is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gardenia is: The flower.
    Meaning: A sweet-melling flower Origin: American
  • Garman
    English Meaning: The name Garman is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Garman is: Speannan.
    Meaning: Spearman Origin: American
  • Garrad
    The name Garrad is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Garrad is: from Gerald 'rules by the spear.
    Meaning: A form of garrett, gerald Origin: American
  • Garrick - GER-ik
    The name Garrick is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Garrick is: Derived from a two Old English words meaning spear and ruler. Used as both surname and given name. Famous bearer: 18th-century British actor David Garrick.
    Meaning: Oak spear Origin: American
  • Garson
    Meanings and history of the name Garson: | Edit. Surname derived from Old English origin, meaning "son of Gar." Occupational name for a young servant, from Old French gars "boy, guy." Pronounced: GAHR-suhn. Famous real-life people named Garson: | Edit.
    Meaning: Son of gar Origin: American
  • Garvin
    Garvin Name Meaning. Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gairbhín 'descendant of Gairbhín', a personal name derived from a diminutive of garbh 'rough', 'cruel'.
    Meaning: Comrade in battle, Rough, Rugged Origin: American
  • Geffrey
    The name Geoffrey is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Geoffrey is: Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge. Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Geoffrey Cbaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'.
    Meaning: A form of geoffrey Origin: American
  • Genna
    English Meaning: The name Genna is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Genna is: White wave.
    Meaning: A form of jenna Origin: American
  • Geoff - JEF
    The name Geoffrey is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Geoffrey is: Derived from one of three Old German names, meaning district, traveler, or peaceful pledge. Famous bearer: Geoffrey Plantagenet was father to King Henry II; Geoffrey Cbaucer wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'.
    Meaning: A short form of geoffrey Origin: American
  • Georgeanne
    Gender: Female Origin of Georgeanne: English, combination of Georgia and Anne Meaning of Anne: French variation of English Ann and Hebrew Hannah, "grace" Share Georgeanne on Facebook Share on Facebook.
    Meaning: A combination of georgia & ann Origin: American
  • Gil - GIL
    Hebrew Meaning: The name Gil is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Gil is: Happiness.
    Meaning: A short form of gilbert Origin: American
  • Gilda - GIL-də
    The name Gilda is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gilda is: Golden. Also an abbreviation of Teutonic names containing -gilde, such as the Old English name Earmengild.
    Meaning: Covered with gold Origin: American
  • Gilmer
    Scottish Meaning: The name Gilmer is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Gilmer is: Sword bearer.
    Meaning: Famous hostage Origin: American
  • Ginny - JIN-ee
    Latin Meaning: The name Ginny is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Ginny is: From the ginger flower. Also can be a : Of the Virgin.
    Meaning: A familiar form of ginger, virginia Origin: American
  • Gladwin
    The name Gladwin is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gladwin is: Happy friend.
    Meaning: Cheerful Origin: American
  • Golda - GOHL-də
    The name Golda is an Israeli baby name. In Israeli the meaning of the name Golda is: The precious metal.. Famous bearer: Late Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir.
    Meaning: Gold Origin: American