English Names

While not generally thought of as unisex, this is a male name that, like Perry and Barry, has occasionally been used for girls over the years. 

Gary

Frederica is an interesting possibility for the parent unintimidated by its old-fashioned formality, and who can appreciate the
vintage charm and verve lurking beneath its stuffiness. 
 The name emerged in eighteenth century Prussia when supporters of King Frederick the Great began to name their daughters in his honor, and is currently reporesented by opera star Frederica von Stade.
 Nicknames include the obvious Freddie, plus Rica and Fritzi.

Frederica

Like a blend of vintage-style Edie and popular Katie, Keedie is either an invented name, a variant of the Scottish surname Keddy, or possibly a short form of Katherine. 
 
In the case of Soprano singer Keedie Babb, her name was a creation of her father's, inspired by his love of pop star, Kiki Dee. As a variation of the Scottish surname, Keedie would ultimately derive from the Gaelic Mac Adaidh, meaning "the son of Adam" or "son of the red earth". As a diminutive of Katherine, Keedie likely draws inspiration from Kitty, Katie, Kadie, or Kiki.
 
The name has been used by writer Elle McNicoll in her novel A Kind of Spark and the character Keedie features in both the television adaptation, and in the follow up novel, Keedie.

Keedie

Radcliff

Faine is a very unusual one-syllable option. 

Faine

Radburn

A modern feeling choice with ancient roots, Kerix (or Keryx) once referred to a herald or an official conveyer of messages, often responsible for bringing communications between warring groups, for declaring and summoning people to council meetings or to the court of law, and for reciting prayers. Kerykes saw the Greek messenger god Hermes as their patron.
 
In the form of kérux, it appears in Bible, referring again to a herald, but also to a preacher, giving it spiritual ties too, though you might also interpret it as a spin on the surname Kerrick, which could mean "king's rule", "from the marshland", "rocky place" or "church! depending on what roots you follow.

Kerix

A variation of the Irish surname Mac Aodh (also McKee), meaning "son of Aodh, son of fire" or an alternative to Kay, ultimately from the Latin Gaius, meaning "rejoice", Key could equally be a word name, referring to something that unlocks or forms an essential element. Influencer Kenedy Brown Cradic chose this name for one of her sons in 2024.

Only if you don't mind hearing yourself saying, "Come quickly, Quixley." 

Quixley

Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas. 

Quint

It may take another generation or so, but this category of Hettie-Lettie-Lottie names could make a comeback. 

Hettie

Heard in a sixties spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum, this uncommon occupational name has an offbeat charm.

Quiller

Emily substitute, though it sounds like a child's mispronunciation of "enemy". 

Emeny

One of the more imposing and intriguing of the combo names. 

Quantavius

Stylish boy name Knox with an (almost inevitable) -leigh/-lee-/ley makeover. This name has been given to over 30 girls since it first entered the US stats in 202, though Knoxlee and Knoxley have been given to around 200 babies altogether. 

Knoxleigh

Perhaps if there's a Putnam in your background. 

Putnam

Name of a poet, this will be one for consideration by literary parents. The name fits well with the current trend towards surnames as given names, but beware the three syllable pronunciation, which may be a trap for the poetically disinclined.

Coleridge

Win might be an upbeat short form for a girl named Winifred or the new-fangled Winslet, or can stand on its own.  The Welsh name Wynn feels more complete and sounds the same.

Beachy names like Coast and Cove have become stylish in the 2020s, bringing together rugged outdoorsy vibes, with gentle, sunny, beachy ones. Now, as with many popular names, alternative spellings have begun to appear, most popularly Koast, though Koest has been spotted on birth announcements. Part of its draw may lie in its slight distance from the word, being both wordy and not at the same time.  

Koest

Could join such up-and-comers as Miller and Gardener, though the "potty" and Harry Potter associations are strong and potentially unappealing these days.

Potter

English names -- names originating in the English language -- rank among the top names in the US, the UK, and other English-speaking countries, along with such European countries as Sweden, Germany, and France.

 in the US Top 300 include Georgia, Juliet, Lily and Olive for girls, and Emmett, Miles, Oscar, and William for boy.

 include Alfie, Lily, Edward, and Ella. In Sweden, the English girls' name Alice ranks near the top of the list, while the English boys' nickname Tom is fashionable in France.



Less conventional English names that rank highly in the US include, for girls, Kendall, Kinsley, Madison, Marley, Peyton, Presley, Sutton, Willow, Winter and Wren, For boys, this group includes Archer, Brooks, Carter, Fletcher, Graham, Huxley, Mason, Reed, Sawyer, and Wilder.

 that carry a lot of style value include, for girls, Araminta, Arden, Azalea, Birdie, Blythe, Clover, Lilac, Lavender, Posey, and Waverly. For boys, unique English names to consider include Birch, Booker, Dane, Garrison, Hale, Kit, Oberon, Shaw, Tobin, and Winston.



Our collection of English baby names also includes surname names such as Lancaster and Huffington, nature names such as River and Marigold, English word names such as Love and Journey, along with place names like Devon and occupational names such as Driver.



Browse Nameberry's complete range of English names for girls and boys, continued, below, or consult our individual lists of 

English names including girl names and boy names of English origin from the English language and culture (Page 109)

English Names (with Meanings & Popularity)