English Names

One of several trendy boys' names now being adopted for girls with feminized spellings. 

Braeden

A variation of Trudy, blended with the sounds of Lula, Beulah, Eula, and Zula, Trula has the possible meanings of "strength" or "strength of the spear" from Trudy and Gertrude, or, as a compound name, it may be interpreted as "strength and light"; "married to strength"; "speaking strong and softly"; or "strong lily". Alternatively, it may be a play of the word "truly", making it a virtue adjacent choice.

Trula

Bluebell is one flower name that is used very quietly. Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell joined her former Spice Sisters in creative baby-naming with this adventurous — some might say outlandish — choice. Andie MacDowell has a granddaughter named Bluebell Coyote through her daughter Rainey Qualley.
 
So is Bluebell distinctive and charming? Or better suited to a pet? Your call.

Bluebell

Likely used as a spin on the name Tristan, with a hint of virtue, truth, and dependability about it, thanks to the influence of word name Trust. Also spelled as Trustin and Truston, this form has been used quietly and occasionally since the 2000s.  



Trusten

Tristan meets Trust (and Dustin and Justin too) to form this contemporary looking choice, with a hint of virtue about it. Also spelled as Trustin, Trusten, and Truston, this form has been used occasionally since the 2000s.

Trustyn

Also spelled as Truvy, this sassy yet gentle sounding name feels both vintage and contemporary, fitting in with Trudie and Ivy, along with Jovie and True. Likely inspired by Gertrude (meaning "spear of strength"), it appears in the play 1987 play, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, and its subsequent film adaptation where Truvy was played by Dolly Parton.
 
With Southern charm and a cute-but-cool nick-namey vibe, Truvie and Truvy had seen only occasional real-life usage in recent years.

Truvie

Truvy is a name with a fresh yet retro sound, Southern charm, and a modern, nickname-y vibe. It appears in the 1987 play, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, and its subsequent film adaptation where Truvy was played by Dolly Parton. 
 Also spelled as Truvie, the name is likely drawn from Gertrude's diminutive, Trudy. A recent year saw it given to 7 babies, and we can see it rising alongside Jovie, Tru, Joni, and Truly.

Truvy

A powerful yet playful choice, Tupelo is a name with southern charm, appearing on the map as as place in Mississippi and as the name of a tree with soft, light wood that grows in the swamps of the south. The tree is associated with adaptability and resilience, with a light, mild honey, and with artistic tree carving, lend the name strength, sweetness, and creative flair.
 
Derived from the Creek words ito and opilwa, the name translates to "swamp tree", and has been notably borne by author Tupelo Hassman. Van Morrison's 1971 album Tupelo Honey has also brought the name more attention, though it does remain a rare choice. 
 
Actress Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley, named her daughter Tupelo Storm in honor of Elvis's birth city.

Tupelo

Tupelo, one of the common name for trees of the Nyssa genus, stems from the Creek words ito and opilwa, meaning "swamp tree". Also the name of a city in Mississippi, Tupelo trees are associated with adaptability, wood carving, and honey, making the name feel sweet, strong, and arty at the same time.
 
The actress, Riley Keough (the granddaughter of Elvis Presley), gave her daughter the name Tupelo in 2022, in honor of Elvis's birth city, while many may have been made more aware of the name thanks to Van Morrison's album, Tupelo Honey.

One of the rare cases where spelling a name with a y makes it less rather than more feminine.  Birdie might be the freshest choice in this aviary.

Byrd

Blending the popular Ty- beginning of Tyler with the Biblical-esque ending of Gabriel, Eliel, and Azriel, Tyriel is a modern choice deriving from a anglicized Norman surname. As such, it may mean "to pull", "stubborn", or "land".
 
Another theory is that it is a modern creation, blending the Hebrew Tirzah ("favorable, delight") with popular element -el meaning "God". Here, it could be said to mean "God is my delight", "God is favorable"

Tyriel

Edgy and cool but ancient too, Tyro fits in with the likes of Kyro and Mylo. It appeared on the US stats for the first time on 2024 when it was given to 5 boys.
 
In Greek mythology, Tyro featured as a feminine name, borne by a princess whose name was given in reference to her pale, "goat's cheese" complexion. The similar Tyros also appears, worn by a nymph and lover of Heracles, whose name comes from the city of Tyre in Lebanon, which means "rock".
 
Additionally, as a modern, masculine name, it could be a spin on Tyrone, literally meaning "Land of Eoghan" or more figuratively, "land of the Yew tree", or even a word name, meaning rookie, novice, or beginning.

Tyro

You can call your baby "babe," but don't name her that. 

Babe

A surname-style name with the appeal of Valley, Willow, Valentina, Marlow, and Harlowe, Vallow likely comes the Old English fealg meaning "fallow land", referring to land that has been ploughed but left unplanted for a year to allow its recovering. Alternatively, it may borrow from the Finnish Valo, meaning "light" or be a derivative of Valerian or Valentine, ultimately associated with strength and vigour. Valley may be another source.
 
For some, the name be too connected the The Vallow–Daybell doomsday murders, though others may be willing to reconsider it as a rare option with familiar sounds.

Vallow

With the growing popularity for girls of such names as Aubrey and Audrey, Auberon feels like a fresh and viable option.

Auberon

A simple yet multicultural choice with a surname-y feel, Varen can be considered a Sanskrit name meaning "gifts" or "brave", a Scandinavian choice borrowed from the Old Norse element herr meaning "warrior, army", or an English and Dutch choice, relating to words for travelling and sailing.
 
Additionally, it might have its origins in the Slavic Varenka and Vavara, both forms of Greek Barbara. Meaning "foreign", Varen might just be a masculinization. Additionally there's the Latin verus meaning "true, truth".
 
Predominantly used as a surname, it has appeared in the US stats as a given name as recently as 2020.

Varen

Vaughn meets Charlie in this rare surname-style name, which, despite its fashionable sounds, has never made it to the US charts. Capturing that ar sound of Arlo, Marlow, and Harvey, the ley of Bailey, Finley, and Westley, and the sharp V of Levi and Oliver, it has its roots in English and Irish.
 
As an English name, it likely originated as a name for someone from Verly or Vrély in the north of France, two places that take their name from the Latin virilius meaning "manly".
 
As an Irish name, it is an Anglicization of <en>Mac Bhearshúiligh or just the given name, Berach, meaning "sharp, pointed" or more figuratively, "sharp-eyed one".

Varley

Used by writer George R. R. Martin in his popular fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, this name was created for the character Victarion Greyjoy, a relative of Balon and Theon Greyjoy. Described as a fierce and powerful warrior with a calm demeanor, it seems likely that his name is based on Victor, Victorianus, Victorien, and similar, ultimately from the Latin word for a conqueror or a winner. 
 
While other names from the series (and subsequent adaptation Game of Thrones) such as Theon, Arya, and Cersei have been given to babies, Victarion has yet to appear in the US stats.

Victarion

Ashley substitute with a slightly more unisex feel; it was picked for her daughter by TV host Nancy O'Dell.

Ashby

Zippy and vivacious, Vietta combines the vintage charm of Etta with the elegance of Vivienne and the international appeal of Violetta, while also being a distinctive name of its own. Briefly popular in the 1890s, it has been used occasionally throughout the 20th century, and was recently revived in 2023 when 5 babies were given the name: its first appearance in the stats since the 60s. 

Vietta

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 

. The English origin names below are ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

English names including girl names and boy names of English origin from the English language and culture (Page 114)

1450+ English Names (with Meanings & Popularity)