English Names
Explore the 172 entries currently listed under English. Meanings and origin labels are summaries, and a name may have different interpretations across languages or traditions.
This collection currently includes 172 entries: boy names, girl names, unisex names, dog names, cat names. Browse the individual pages for each name's meaning, pronunciation, and any references available for that entry.
Jackson
Son of Jack
Jack
God is gracious
Wyatt
Brave in war
Carter
Cart driver; transporter of goods
Grayson
Son of the steward; son of the grey-haired one
Lincoln
Settlement by the pool
Hudson
Son of Hudde; river name
Jaxon
Modern variant of Jackson, God has been gracious
Colton
Coal town; dark settlement
Landon
Long hill
Hunter
One who hunts
Easton
East-facing settlement
Jaxson
Variant of Jackson
Bennett
Blessed
Weston
Western settlement
Jameson
Son of James
Brooks
Of the brook; stream
Cooper
Barrel maker
Ryder
Mounted warrior; messenger
Edward
Wealthy guardian
Stanley
Stony meadow
Clifford
Ford near a cliff
Sherman
One who shears wool
Evelyn
Wished-for child; life
Harper
Harp player
Scarlett
Bright red; a shade of scarlet cloth
Willow
The willow tree; grace and flexibility
Addison
Child of Adam
Hazel
The hazelnut tree
Lily
The lily flower; purity
Ellie
Diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen
Everly
From the boar meadow; wandering
Ivy
The ivy plant; fidelity
Wren
Small songbird
Piper
Pipe player
Ruby
The red gemstone
Kinsley
King's meadow
Madison
Son of Matthew; gift of God
Autumn
The season; harvest time
Josie
Diminutive of Josephine
Fern
The fern plant
Marigold
The golden flower
Destiny
Fate, that which is meant to be
River
The flowing waterway
Sky
The sky; boundless, open
Avery
Ruler of the elves; noble strength
Robin
Bright fame; the robin bird
Sawyer
One who saws wood; woodcutter
Blake
Fair-haired; or dark, black
Frankie
Free one; diminutive of Frank/Frances
Marlowe
Driftwood; land near the lake
Wren
Small songbird
True
Loyal, honest
Story
A tale; narrative
Ocean
The vast sea
Indigo
The deep blue-purple dye and color
Justice
Fairness, moral rightness
Wilder
Untamed, wild
Sunny
Cheerful, bright
Winter
The cold season; resilience
Bailey
Bailiff, steward; berry clearing
Ellery
From the elder-tree island
Harley
From the hare's meadow
Hayden
From the hedged valley
Kendall
Valley of the river Kent
Lane
A narrow roadway
Merritt
Boundary; worthy of praise
Palmer
One who carried a palm branch; pilgrim
Presley
Priest's meadow
Tatum
Cheerful bringer of joy
Briar
A thorny patch; wild and untamed
Clover
The clover plant; luck
Ember
A glowing fire fragment
Fable
A story; a legend
Gray
The color grey; calm
Harbor
A safe haven
Journey
A trip, a passage through life
Lake
A body of still water
Meadow
A field of grass and flowers
North
The cardinal direction; guiding
Poet
One who writes verse
Quill
A feather pen; a writer
Sable
Black; the sable fur
Teal
The blue-green color
Vale
A valley
Wave
A moving swell of water
Yarrow
The yarrow herb; healing
Haven
A place of safety
Kestrel
The small falcon
Oakley
From the oak tree meadow
Cedar
The cedar tree; strength and steadiness
Fox
The clever wild canine
Hawk
The bird of prey; keen sight
Sparrow
The small bird
Aspen
The aspen tree; trembling leaves
Birch
The birch tree
Reed
Red-haired; the reed plant
Sterling
Of high quality; genuine
Kit
Diminutive of Christopher or Katherine
Rain
Precipitation; renewal
Snow
Frozen precipitation; purity
Summit
The highest point
Cove
A small sheltered bay
Legacy
That which is handed down
Wonder
Awe, amazement
Wisdom
Deep understanding
Blaze
A bright fire
Ridge
A long narrow hilltop
Drift
To move slowly, wander
Season
A division of the year; change
Devon
Place name; poet
Peyton
Warrior's estate
Baylor
Horse trainer
Indie
Independent
Tanner
Leather worker
Hollis
Dweller near the holly trees
Sutton
Southern settlement
Cooper
Barrel maker
Rocky
Rock, stone; sturdy
Daisy
The daisy flower; day's eye
Buddy
Friend, companion
Ruby
The red gemstone
Duke
Leader, nobleman
Bear
The animal; strong and steady
Willow
The willow tree; grace
Winston
Joyful stone; friendly town
Copper
The reddish-brown metal; warm coat color
Scout
One who explores ahead
Biscuit
Warm, homely nickname
Bandit
Playful, mischievous outlaw
Oreo
Playful, black-and-white coat
Blue
The color; calm, loyal
Rosie
The rose flower
Marley
Pleasant meadow near the lake
Chief
Leader
Pepper
Spirited, sharp
Bentley
Meadow with coarse grass; place name
Diesel
Strong, powerful engine
Moose
The large antlered animal; sturdy
Ranger
Guardian of the forest
Sherlock
Bright hair; clever
Peanut
Small and beloved
Cookie
Sweet, warm nickname
Waffles
Playful, sweet nickname
Bubba
Affectionate nickname for a big, friendly dog
Nugget
Small and precious
Pretzel
Twisty, playful nickname
Tiger
Striped like the wild cat; fierce
Willow
The willow tree; grace
Shadow
A dark silhouette; mysterious
Pepper
Spirited, sharp
Smokey
Grey-coated, hazy
Biscuit
Warm, homely nickname
Storm
Tempest; powerful weather
Ash
The ash tree; grey-coated
Pumpkin
Warm, round, autumnal
Whiskers
Playful, descriptive nickname
Marble
Swirled coat pattern; like the stone
Cinder
Ash-grey; ember remnants
Poppy
The poppy flower
Panther
Sleek and powerful wild cat
Tabby
Striped coat pattern
Midnight
The darkest hour; jet black coat
Ginger
The spice; orange coat
Patches
Multi-colored coat
Boots
White-tipped paws
Snowball
Pure white coat
Muffin
Warm, sweet nickname
Cinnamon
The warm spice; reddish coat
Nutmeg
The warm spice
Beans
Small, quirky nickname
Pickles
Playful, quirky nickname