1450+ English Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Hopelessly nerdy.

A possible nod to grandpa Roger, though somewhat stuffy.

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

Mythic lumberjack Paul may inspire some namesakes despite relation to similarly pronounced foot problem.

Chelsea with dyslexia.

Commonly heard in the eighteenth century, but could cause middle-school titters today. Consider Letty or Tessie instead.

Ellington's popularity may be inspired by jazz great Duke, but the name is used slightly more often for girls today, perhaps because of its trendy El- beginning. Like a host of other El- names, from the familiar Ella to Eleanor to the more niche Elodie and Elula, Ellington carries the popular Ellie nickname.

A city name that sounds more legit than most because of its similarity to Peyton and other such names in circulation.

Today's Veronicas would be called Veronica.

Obscure surname and Yorkshire and Lincolnshire place-name (where it's spelled Ferriby) makes a jaunty first. Placed in the public eye by Manhattan socialite Ferebee Bishop Taube.

Does not improve on the pretty but overused favorite.

A rather formal British surname that originated as a place name in the county of Lancashire.

Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.