Names That Mean English
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Dreame
Variation of Dream; English word name
"a cherished aspiration, ambition, or idea"
Word name Dream has been one of the fastest-rising girl names in recent years since a Kardashian baby was given the name in 2016. The alternative spelling Dreame was given to a dozen or so baby girls…
Mabry
Variation of Mayberry, English and Irish
"mud hill"
Cute and eminently wearable surname name for girls.
Bluet
Nature name, English from French
"blue"
A fresh nature name — Bluet is a dainty, low-growing plant with small, light blue flowers — that feels like a mix of jazzy word-name Blue and trendy surname Truett.
Surrender
Romani and English word name
"give up"
Not the most positive word name, but certainly full of meaning.
Concord
English place name, word name
"harmonious, peaceful coexistence"
Concord, Massachusetts is home to tranquil Walden Pond, and as a word name, concord has a harmonious meaning, making this a modern virtue name. It may also be associated with Concorde, the now…
Pjetur
Icelandic variation of Peter, English from Greek
"rock"
Currently the most common variation of Peter in Iceland for baby boys — the other being Pétur.
Epik
Variation of Epic; English word name
"heroic tale or event"
Epik is a new word name used by Princess Love and Ray J for their baby boy. Fifteen baby boys were named Epic, the usual spelling of the word, last year, so maybe Epik is to Epic as Erik is to Eric.…
Legaci
Variation of Legacy; English word name. "the long lasting impact of an event or action"
"the long lasting impact of an event or action"
Legacy is in the Top 1000 for both boys and girls, reflecting parents' love for grandiose word names. As Legacy picks up speed, other spelling variations such as Legaci do too.
Bluford
Variation of Buford, English from French
"beautiful fort"
An offbeat form of Buford that you're unlikely to find on birth certificates today. Maybe for a pet.
Kurrency
Variation of Currency, English word name
"system of money"
Both Currency and Kurrency appeared on the charts in 2020, following the bold trend of money-related names for babies.
Seabrooke
Variation of Seabrook, English surname
"trickling stream"
Seabrooke is a rarer form of Seabrook, a surname originally borne by residents of Seabrook, Buckinghamshire. The E on the end gives it a more feminine air, a la the girl name Brooke.
Stark
English surname, literary name, English word name
"bare in appearance or outline; complete, sheer"
Stark hits many ears as a blunt and forceful word name, but it has a storied history dating back to ancient times. Stark is a surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and…
Khemistry
Variation of Chemistry, English word name
"science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances"
A scientific name, Kardashianized.
Lansing
Dutch and English surname
"son of Lans; family of Wlanc"
Lansing is perhaps best known as the state capital of Michigan, which was named after the town of Lansing, New York. The original Lansing was named in honor of John Lansing Jr., a Chancellor of New…
Pekka
Finnish variation of Peter, English from Greek
"rock"
The Finnish form of Peter was most common in its culture of origin in the 1950s and '60s.
Jessel
German, French, or English surname
"gift; Jehovah increases"
A fresh take on Jessica, Jessel is currently borne in the public eye by Jessel Taank, a Real Housewife of New York City. As a surname, Jessel is derived from the given names Joseph (via pet form…
Waverly
Locational English surname
"from the quivering meadow"
Waverly, with its literary resonance and lilting three-syllable sound, could well become the next generation's successor to Kimberly. Although, like Kimberly, it's overwhelmingly catching on for…
Khrome
Variation of Chrome, English word name
"compounds of cromium"
The latest metal name to make it as a baby name, although interestingly, Chrome is nowhere to be seen on the charts.
Ernie
Variation of Ernest, English from German
"serious, resolute"
Not too long ago, Ernie may have felt totally out of style: a clunky old man nickname, best reserved for grandpa alongside Merle, Errol, and Barney. Now however, it's a rising star, a vintage revival…
Jennet
Old English short form of Jean or Janet
"God is gracious"
It feels like a slenderized modern version, but Jennet actually has deep roots. Could this plucky name rescue Janet and Jenny from their datedness?