12042 English Baby Names With Meanings
Conform to elegance and charm with these choices that are a fit for a fairytale.
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English has been around since 450 CE (1). Hence, it is no surprise that English baby names are famous worldwide. English, spoken by over a billion people, is the world's lingua franca. The language of Dante, Shakespeare, and Queen Elizabeth, English has a universal magnificence, which elevates even the simplest write-up to a nifty piece of art. There's no dearth of attractive names in the English language. Many of these names traveled to the US with the early settlers and set up homes in the new country. With such an ancient language, many influences have shaped modern names. Biblical names such as John and Hannah have always been a part of religious English culture. Historical names, including Charles and Isabel, also found a permanent place in English royalty.
Moreover, names having cultural associations, such as William and Charlotte exude a timeless charm and literary prowess. There's a trend of using English surnames as given names, such as Bradley and Cameron. Vocabulary words like Hope, Charity, and Summer are also being used as given names. The stock is further increased by traditional and classic names like Alicia, Emily, Marshall, Nicholas, and their short forms. In recent years, celebrity names like Margaret and David have found new favor with parents. With diminishing global and cultural boundaries, regional variations are commonly used among English baby names. For example, Sean for John and Siobhan for Joan give a regional twist to regular English baby names. English baby names have blended with other languages and taken their place in several countries with their variations. For instance, names like Emma and Louis are popular in France. Maria is famous as an Italian and Swedish name, while Adela and Daniel are well-known Spanish names. Below is our wide selection of English baby names with their meanings and additional information. It will surely help you pick the perfect name for the latest member of your family.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aaget |  Girl | Diamond | |
| Aamber | Girl | A precious jewel or gemstone; Warm honey color | |
| Aaralyn | Girl | With song; A woman with song | |
| Aaren | Boy | Lofty; Inspired; High mountain | |
| Aaric | Boy | Rule with Mercy; Graceful Ruler | |
| Aaron | Boy | Enlightened; High mountain | |
| Aart | Boy | Stone; Bear; Thor; The eagle; A variant form of Arthur | |
| Aaryn |  Unisex | Mountain of strength; Enlightened | |
| Aayden | Boy | Someone like fire; Fiery | |
| Abacuck | Boy | One who likes to seek adventure and travel | |
| Abbatissa | Girl | Feminine head of an abbey | |
| Abbe | Boy | My father is joyful; A Variant of Abby | |
| Abbigale | Girl | Joy of my father | |
| Abbo | Boy | A Condiment (Mudama Origin) | |
| Abbreithe | Girl | One who is a lady's maid | |
| Abelia | Girl | A person who looks for over a flock or herd | |
| Abell | Boy | Exhalation of Breath; A Variant of Abel | |
| Abelota | Girl | An eager; Able and balanced person | |
| Aben | Boy | Stands for father of many or multitude | |
| Abhatha | Boy | A cultural and enthusiastic person | |
| Abhigita | Boy | A happy go lucky and spontaneous person | |
| Abigaill | Girl | The joy of my father | |
| Abigaille | Girl | The rejoice of my father | |
| Abigale | Girl | Father's joy | |
| Abigayle | Girl | The joy or happiness of Yahweh | |
| Ablamar | Boy | A bright, lonely and accepting being | |
| Abo | Boy | Father; Short form of name Abott | |
| Abrey | Unisex | Strong; Independent; Unique | |
| Absidee | Girl | One who impresses others and is elegant | |
| Abygayle | Boy | One who is the father of many people | |
| Acea | Girl | Unique; Energetic; Free-spirited | |
| Acelyn | Unisex | Beautiful; Serene | |
| Acen | Unisex | Strength; Power | |
| Acer | Boy | Unity in Latin; A variant of name Ace | |
| Aceson | Unisex | Strong; Unique; Powerful | |
| Aceyn | Unisex | Full of joy | |
| Achaz | Boy | God is Holding; One that Takes or Possesses | |
| Achestan | Boy | The stony land bearing oak trees | |
| Achethe | Girl | A thoughtful; Honorable and clever person | |
| Achim | Boy | Yahewh will establish; A name variant of Joachim | |
| Achraf | Boy | Most Honorable One; A variant of Ashraf | |
| Ackerleigh | Boy | Meadow Of Oak Trees; Division of land in English; A variant of Ackerley | |
| Ackerley | Boy | Oak meadow; A variant of Ackley | |
| Ackley | Boy | Meadow of oak trees | |
| Acton | Boy | One who is placed or settled near the oak tree | |
| Acwald | Boy | who is from the forest of oak | |
| Acwuld | Boy | who belongs to the wood of oak | |
| Acwulf | Boy | A wolf from the oak meadows | |
| Adair | Boy | Rich spear | |
| Adalai | Unisex | Noble, strong, graceful | |
| Adalee | Girl | God is my refuge; Noble one | |
| Adaleen | Girl | Elegant and noble | |
| Adalson | Boy | Son of All | |
| Adamaris | Girl | An invented English-American name, a possible combination of Ada and Maris | |
| Adamsson | Boy | The son of Adam; From earth | |
| Adcok | Boy | The offspring or the son of Adam | |
| Adda | Girl | Ornament; Beautiful addition to the family | |
| Addalee | Girl | Delicate; Cheerful; Feminine | |
| Addaline | Girl | Noble; Honorable | |
| Addalynn | Girl | Noble; Kind; Honorable | |
| Addam | Boy | Son of the red earth; A variant of the name Adam | |
| Addaneye | Boy | One who is living on a noble person's island | |
| Adde | Boy | Noble | |
| Addelyn | Girl | Noble; Honorable | |
| Addi | Boy | A Variant of Adde; Noble; Nobility | |
| Addileigh | Girl | A Beautiful or pleasant wood | |
| Addiliegh | Girl | The wood, which is pleasant | |
| Addis | Boy | Son of Adam; Son of the red Earth; A derivative of name Adam | |
| Addison | Boy | Son of Adam | |
| Addley | Unisex | From the meadow | |
| Addney | Boy | Lives on the Noble's Island; A variant of Adney | |
| Addysen | Unisex | Unique; Modern | |
| Addyson | Girl | A form of Addison | |
| Adean | Unisex | Noble; Gracious | |
| Adelard | Boy | Noble strength; A variant of Abelard | |
| Adelee | Girl | Noble; Kind | |
| Adely | Girl | Noble and kind | |
| Adelynne | Girl | Noble; Nobility | |
| Adem | Boy | Virtuous; Fair; Pure; Moral | |
| Adey | Boy | Of the earth | |
| Adgar | Boy | A happy and peaceful spear | |
| Adiana | Girl | Noble; Delicate | |
| Adilyn | Girl | A noble or kind-hearted person | |
| Adilynn | Girl | Noble; Kind | |
| Adim | Boy | Man; A variant of the name Adam | |
| Adiran | Boy | A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian | |
| Adison | Boy | A variant of the surname Addison; Son of Adam | |
| Adisson | Boy | Son of Adam | |
| Adisyn | Boy | The son or offspring of Adam | |
| Adken | Boy | Oaken; A variant of Adkin, which means Man | |
| Adkins | Boy | Son of Aiken; A variant of Adam | |
| Adkyn | Boy | Oaken; A variant of Adkin, which means Man | |
| Adlen | Girl | One with the curly hair | |
| Adline | Unisex | Noble; Gentle; Delicate | |
| Adlyn | Unisex | Noble; honorable | |
| Admiral | Boy | A high rank in the navy | |
| Adny | Boy | Lives on the Noble's Island; A variant of Adney | |
| Ado | Boy | Awe-inspiring; Highborn; Without further ceremony; Noble; Nobility | |
| Adolfo | Unisex | Noble wolf | |
| Adolin | Boy | Noble; Honorable | |
English baby names have created a loyal audience worldwide. New parents all over the world are attracted to these names due to their timeless allure and the ability to morph into recent trends. These names are rooted in history, literature, royalty, and pop culture. They show versatility in their variety and meanings. English baby names, originally from England, have now traveled across the globe to reach new shores. Moreover, they have also assimilated the quirks of other languages and included their names.
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English baby names have been around for a long time. They have also morphed to become new names that are now famous all over the world. New parents are enamored of these names because of their classic feel. Take a look at this infographic to get endearing English baby names for your little one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What customs and traditions are associated with English baby names?
English naming customs typically involve three elements - a given name, a middle name (s), and a family name. The British follow a patrilineal naming system where the child inherits their father's family name. However, following the patrilineal naming system is not mandatory. Instead, parents have the freedom to choose their child's last name. Some parents could also give their child the mother's last name. In contrast, others may provide both mother and father surnames in a hyphenated form, reflecting the flexibility in English naming traditions and customs.
2. How do English baby names reflect a person's heritage?
English naming conventions are diverse, encompassing people from different religions, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. Many parents may opt for names that mirror their ethnic and cultural connections. For example, parents of Irish heritage may choose titles like Liam. On the other hand, those of Greek origin might opt for names like Sophia or Alexander. Parents may also pick names that reflect their regional heritage. For example, Devon and Kent are names inspired by specific regions or places within England. Furthermore, many families pass down names from one generation to another or choose monikers inspired by literary and historical figures.
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