Names That Mean English
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Larry
Diminutive of Lawrence, English from Latin
"from Laurentium or bay laurel"
Your friendly next-door neighbor...not your baby. Although Larry was once one of the most popular boys' names starting with L , that title now belongs to Liam.
Howardena
Feminine variation of Howard, English from German
"high guardian; brave heart"
You’re unlikely to hear Howardena on a baby girl today, but art lovers may recognize it as the name of Howardena Pindell, an American painter and mixed media artist.
Lakey
Variation of Lake, English nature name
"lake"
A potential nickname for Lake, or in professional surfer Lakey Peterson's case, Laura Louise.
Nine
Dutch and Frisian diminutive of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
Nine is not a numerical name, but rather a Dutch nickname for Katherine. It's identical in sound to Nina, although the two are etymologically unrelated.
Blakelee
Variation of Blakeley, English surname
"dark wood; clearing"
This nouveau spelling of Blakeley was one of the fastest-rising girl names outside of the Top 1000 in 2019, but hasn't grown in popularity since then. It is given to around 110 girls each year in the…
Army
Variation of Armie, English word name from French "military land force; soldier"
"military land force; soldier"
Whether you consider it a word name or a spelling variation of Armie, this name maintains its meaning. Jill Wagner used it for her daughter in 2020.
Valhala
Variation of Valhalla, English from Norse
"the slain hall"
A rare spelling variation of the Norse mythological name Valhalla — the great hall which housed slain heroes who were to fight the battles of Ragnarök.
Kendrix
Variation of Kendrick, English and Scottish
"royal ruler, champion; home ruler"
This modern mash up of Kendrick and Hendrix felt almost bound to happen. Perfect for parents wanting something cool and contemporary but also familiar, Kendrix has in fact been quietly used since the…
Chapel
English word name
"small Christian church"
Spiritual word names are a hot trend and ever-expanding category of baby names. Chapel was notably used in 2020 by Josh Brolin for his daughter. He said of her name, "Chapel Grace is, to us, a…
Perrin
Variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
"dweller near the pear tree or rock, stone"
Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It may rise higher now that it's a character name in the popular TV adaptation of Robert…
Pyper
Variation of Piper, English occupational name
"pipe or flute player"
Mormon supermodel Pyper America Smith Holder brought this spelling into the public eye. Pyper's younger brother is also a model, Lucky Blue Smith.
Legaci
Variation of Legacy, English word name
As Legacy heats up for girls, new variations are being put into play — chief among them is Legaci.
Huntleigh
Variation of Huntley, English surname
"meadow of the hunter"
Huntley is among the most evenly-split gender-neutral names, while Huntleigh is virtually all girl. Huntleigh is actually more common than the original.
Wanessa
Polish variation of Vanessa, English literary name
Henna
Color name, Finnish feminization of Henry, English from German
"estate ruler"
Reddish dye that sounds as if it could be a real name — of the outdated, Old World, Yetta-Hedda variety.
Swayzee
Variation of Swayze, English from German
"Swiss"
Some parents have taken it upon themselves to produce this elaboration of Swayze, ostensibly to appear more feminine. A record 26 baby girls received the name in 2021.
Chapel
English word name
"small Christian church"
This rare spiritual word name could see a boost now that Josh Brolin used it for his daughter, born in December of 2020. Like many of the new additions to this category, Chapel is appropriate for a…
Symphani
Variation of Symphony, English word name
"musical composition for an orchestra"
Musical name with a modern, name-like spelling influenced by Stephanie. Chris Brown has a daughter named Lovely Symphani.
Rynn
Diminutive of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
Uncommon nickname for Katherine.
Maebry
Variation of Mabry, English and Irish surname
"mud hill"
A nouveau take on Mabry, an English and Irish surname that derives from Mayberry. Undoubtedly, some parents are using Maebry as an invented name, a combination of the stylish name Mae and versatile…