List of English Baby Names Meanings

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  • Aasia
    Aasia Name meaning in Urdu is امید، آس، توقع, a Muslim Urdu Girl name with lucky number is 7 and Aasia Name meaning in English is Hope. Name. Aasia.
    Meaning: Resurrection, the rising sun in the koran, Hopeful, Hope Origin: Greek, English
  • Adda - AH-da
    The name Adda is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Adda is: of the red earth'.
    Meaning: Ornament, beautiful addition to the family Origin: English
  • Addyson
    Addyson is a slight respelling of the name Addison which is derived from a Scottish surname meaning “son of Addie” – Addie being a medieval Lowlands nickname for Adam; hence, its meaning 'son of Adam.' It has become a popular given name mainly in the United States and Canada. It is used sometimes in Australia, as well.
    Meaning: A form of addison Origin: English
  • Adolfo - ah-DHOL-fo
    Origin of the name Adolfo: Derived from the Germanic Adolf (noble wolf), an evolution of the Old High German Adulf, which is a compounding of the elements adal (noble) and wulf (wolf).
    Meaning: Noble wolf Origin: English
  • Afton - AF-tən
    Afton is a Swedish word meaning 'afternoon' or 'evening'. From the Afton river. Habitational name from a place called Afton, examples of which are found in Devon and on the Isle of Wight. Afton is the name of a small Scottish river; Robert Burns' poem "Sweet Afton" made it famous.
    Meaning: From afton england Origin: English
  • Aldeen
    Aldeen Name meaning in Urdu is NULL, a Christian English Girl name with lucky number is -- and Aldeen Name meaning in English is An old friend.
    Meaning: An old friend Origin: English
  • Alden - AWL-dən
    Alden as both a given name and a surname originated in the Old English language. The name can derive from Ealdwine (meaning "old friend") or (in the Scottish Borders) from Healfdene.
    Meaning: Old, wise protector Origin: English
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  • Alfie
    The name Alfie is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Alfie is: Sage, wise. From the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace. Handsome.
    Meaning: A familiar form of alfred Origin: English
  • Alford
    Alford Name Meaning. English and Scottish: habitational name from any of various places called Alford, for example in Somerset and Aberdeenshire. The first is named with the Old English female personal name Ealdg¯{dh} + ford 'ford'. See also Alvord.
    Meaning: Old river ford Origin: English
  • Alfred - AL-frəd
    Alfred is an English given name, one of the few Anglo-Saxon names which saw continued use until modern times. Its Old English form is Ælfræd (Old English pronunciation: [ˈælfˌræːd]), composed of the elements ælf "elf" and ræd "counsel". It is also related to the name Alf of Old Norse.
    Meaning: Counsel from elves Origin: English
  • Alfredo - ahl-FRE-dho
    Etymology & Historical Origin - Alfredo. Alfredo is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of the English masculine name Ælfræd (Alfred). The name is comprised of the Olde English elements “ælf” meaning 'elf' (one with supernatural powers), and “ræd” which means 'to counsel'.
    Meaning: Elf counsel Origin: English
  • Algernon
    The name Algernon is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Algernon is: With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror, one of whom was William de Percy, founder of the aristocratic Percy family.
    Meaning: Bearded, wearing a moustache Origin: English
  • Algie
    The name Algie is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Algie is: With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror.
    Meaning: A familiar form of algernon Origin: English
  • Allex
    What does Allex mean? Allex [allex] as a boys' name is of Greek derivation, and the meaning of the name Allex is "man's defender, warrior". Allex is a version of Alex (Greek): diminutive of Alexander. ASSOCIATED WITH greek, defender, warrior.
    Meaning: A helper, defender of mankind Origin: English
  • Allie
    Meaning of Allie. Allie is a diminutive form for a number of different names. ... In other countries, Allie can be a pet form of various other names that all start with “Al,” such as Alexandra, Alison or Alexis. Alexandra means “man's defender.”
    Meaning: Origin: English
  • Ally - AL-ee
    The name Ally is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Ally is: Harmony, stone, or noble. Also fair, handsome. Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and was revived in the 19th century.
    Meaning: Of noble birth Origin: English
  • Allyse
    Allyse [all-yse] as a girls' name is of Old German and Greek derivation, and the name Allyse means "noble, exalted; rational". Allyse is an alternate spelling of Alice (Old German). Allyse is also a variation of Alyssa (Greek).
    Meaning: Truthful Origin: Old English
  • Alston - AWLS-tən
    From the Middle English personal name Alstan, which is a coalescence of several different Old English personal names: Æ{dh}elstan 'noble stone', Ælfstan 'elf stone', Ealdstan 'old stone', or Ealhstan 'altar stone'. habitational name from any of various places called Alston (in Cumbria, Lancashire, Devon, and Somerset) ...
    Meaning: Noble's settlement Origin: English
  • Alton - AWL-tən
    Origin of the name Alton: Derived from the Old English Aldtun, which is composed of the elements ald (old) and tūn (town, settlement, village): hence, "old town."
    Meaning: From the old town Origin: English
  • Alvin
    The name Alvin is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Alvin is: Wise friend. From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend. Various forms of Alvin in use after the Norman Conquest became surnames, and also first names.
    Meaning: Noble friend or elf friend Origin: English
  • Alvina
    The name Alvina is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Alvina is: Wise friend. Friend of the elves. Feminine form of Alvin: From the Old English Aetheiwine, and also Aefwine, both meaning noble friend.
    Meaning: Friend to all, noblefriend, Highest, Height Origin: Old English
  • Amberly
    Arabic Meaning: The name Amberly is an Arabic baby name. In Arabic the meaning of the name Amberly is: A jewel-quality fossilized resin; as a color the name refers to a warm honey shade.
    Meaning: Amber Origin: English
  • Anamaria
    Meaning of name Ana-Maria. Etymology : Grace(Favor) (Hebrew). The one who raises(brings up) (Hebrew). Saint : Origin : Spanish.
    Meaning: A combination Origin: English
  • Annsley
    Annsley [anns-ley] as a boys' name has its root in Old English, and the name Annsley means "hermitage field". Annsley is a variant form of Ansley (Old English): form of Ainsley.
    Meaning: From the noble Origin: English
  • Anson - AN-sən
    The name Anson is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Anson is: Anne's son; son of God. Famous Bearer: actor Anson Williams.
    Meaning: Anne's son Origin: English
  • Arabella - air-ah-BELL-ah
    The name Arabella is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Arabella is: Derived from 'orabilis' meaning yielding to prayer. Famous bearer: Lady Arabella Stuart was cousin of King James VI of Scotland. Also ameaning beautiful, loving, lovable, graceful.
    Meaning: Eagle heroine Origin: English
  • Archer - AHRCH-er
    The name Archer is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Archer is: Bow, a bowman. Derived from a surname of Latin origin borne by skilled Middle Ages archers. It has been used occasionally as a first name since the 19th century. An English surname.
    Meaning: Bowman Origin: English
  • Archie
    The name Archie is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Archie is: True and bold. Also 'bald'. Introduced from England and Germany during the Norman conquest, the Scottish interpreted the 'bald' to refer to the shaven head of a monk.
    Meaning: A familiar form of archer, Genuine courage Origin: English
  • Ardeen
    Ardeen is a version of Ardelle: respelling of Ardith. Ardeen is also a variant of Arden (Latin). ASSOCIATED WITH great, forest (tree)
    Meaning: Passionate and enthusiastic, valley of the eagles Origin: English