Names Categorized "black history"

Carole is a French feminine given name, the feminine form of Carolus. Carolus itself is the Latin form of Charles, a name of Germanic origin that has been borne by numerous European rulers and saints. As a female counter...

Carrie is a female given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries, primarily functioning as a diminutive of Caroline or Carolyn. Its roots trace back through Caroline to the Latin Carolus, a form of the Germ...

Carver is an English surname that has seen occasional use as a given name, particularly in the United States. As an occupational surname, it originally denoted a wood carver or sculptor, deriving from Middle English carv...

Caryn is a variant of Karen, an English name that originated as a Danish short form of Katherine. This spelling arose in the 20th century as part of a trend of creating names with a more modern or unconventional flair, o...

Cassius is a Roman family name, possibly derived from Latin cassus meaning "empty, vain." Originally a Roman nomen of the gens Cassia, a prominent plebeian family in ancient Rome, the name has been used both as a given n...

Catherine is a feminine given name used in English and French, and additionally a common variant of Katherine. In French, Catherine is the standard form, while in English both Catherine and Katherine are well‑established...

Cato is a masculine Roman name that originated as a cognomen, a third name indicating a family branch or personal trait. It derives from the Latin word catus, meaning "wise" or "cunning," and was used as a nickname for s...

Cedric is a given name of English origin, famously invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe. Scott based the name on Cerdic, the semi-legendary founder of the kingdom of Wessex in the 6th ce...

Chadwick is an English masculine given name that originated as a surname. Derived from place names in England, the meaning is "settlement belonging to Chad" in Old English. The name combines Chad, a personal name of unce...

Charity is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word charity, which comes from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", itself from Latin carus "dear, beloved". The Latin form Caritas was u...

Charlene is a feminine given name, most commonly used in English-speaking countries. It originated in the United States in the 19th century as a feminine diminutive of Charles, and it has since gained popularity in other...

Charles is a masculine given name of French and English origin. It is the French and English form of Carolus, the Latin form of the Germanic name Karl, which derived from a word meaning "man" (Proto-Germanic *karlaz). An...

Charline is a French feminine diminutive of Charles, traditionally used as a given name in French-speaking regions. Etymology The name is derived from Charles, which itself comes from the Germanic tribal name Karl, meani...

Charlotta is a Swedish variant of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles. Though primarily associated with Sweden, the name also appears in Danish and Finnish usage, reflecting a broader Nordic adoption of...

Christine is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from Christina, which ultimately comes from the Greek word christos meaning “anointed one,” referring to Christ. As such, the name is often interpreted as “foll...

Chuck is a masculine given name and a common diminutive of Charles. It originated in the United States in the early 20th century as a friendly, informal short form of Charles, similar to other nicknames like Charlie or C...

Cicely is a medieval variant of Cecily, the English form of Cecilia, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which comes from Latin caecus meaning "blind." The name was popular in medieval England thanks...

Clarence is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Latin title Clarensis, which was used for members of the British royal family associated with the Dukedom of Clarence. The title itself comes from th...

Claudette is a French diminutive of Claude, a name with rich historical and cultural roots. Claude itself derives from the Roman family name Claudius, and in France it has been in use since the Middle Ages, notably popul...

Claudia is the feminine form of Claudius, a Roman family name possibly derived from Latin claudus meaning "lame, crippled." It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament, where a Claudia (2 Timothy 4:21) is greeted by Pau...

Clementine is a feminine given name primarily used in English, derived from the French Clémentine. Its ultimate root is the Late Latin name Clemens, meaning "merciful, gentle". The name also denotes a popular citrus frui...

Clotilda is the English form of Clotilde, a name with deep roots in Frankish history and Christian tradition. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic Chrodechildis, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame, glo...

Codie is a variant or feminine form of the name Cody, used primarily in English-speaking countries. While Cody is more common as a masculine or unisex name, Codie offers a distinct spelling that is often chosen for girls...

Colin is an English and Scottish masculine given name, derived as an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Cailean. The name Cailean itself means "whelp, young dog" in Scottish Gaelic, a term often used metaphorically f...

Colin is an English given name with a rich medieval pedigree, now regarded as an independent name in its own right. Historically, it originated as a medieval diminutive of Col, itself a short form of Nicholas. This layer...

Condoleezza is a feminine given name that originated as a Creation from the Italian musical term con dolcezza, meaning "with sweetness". The name was brought to prominence by American diplomat Condoleezza Rice (1954–), w...

Constance is a feminine given name of medieval origin, introduced to England by the Normans. It is derived from the Late Latin name Constantia, which itself is a feminine form of Constantius, ultimately from Constans, a...

Cora is a feminine given name with multiple origins, most commonly viewed as a Latinized form of Kore, an epithet of the Greek goddess Persephone meaning "maiden" or "daughter." It was popularized in the English-speaking...

Coralie is a French feminine given name that can be interpreted either as a French form of Koralia, a Late Greek name derived from κοράλλιον (korallion), meaning "coral," or directly from Latin corallium, also meaning "c...

Coretta is a diminutive of Cora, typically used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries. While the name itself is rare, its claim to fame lies in its association with Coretta Scott King (1927–2006), the ci...

Cornelius is a Roman masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". It gained widespread use in the ancient world and later saw adoption across various European language...

Cornell is a masculine given name derived from an English surname that ultimately traces back to the Roman name Cornelius. The surname Cornell, in turn, originated as a patronymic or diminutive form of Cornelius, meaning...

Corrine is a feminine given name mostly used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant spelling of Corinne, which itself derives from the French form of Corinna.EtymologyThe ultimate origin of Corrine lies in the an...

Crispus is a Roman cognomen meaning "curly-haired" in Latin. Historically, the name is most famously borne by Flavius Julius Crispus (c. 300–326 AD), the eldest son of the Roman emperor Constantine I. He served as caesar...

Crystal is an English feminine given name taken directly from the English word crystal, which refers to a clear, colorless glass that is often cut into the shape of a gemstone. The name first entered use as a given name...

Etymology and OriginsCynthia is a feminine given name with roots in Greek mythology. It is the Latinized form of the Greek Kynthia (Κυνθία), meaning "woman from Cynthus". Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos was the sacr...

Daniel is a masculine given name with deep roots in Hebrew tradition, derived from the name Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." This etymology combines the root din (to judge) and ʾel (God), reflecting the...

Darrell is a given name derived from an English surname, which itself originated from the Norman-French d'Airelle, meaning "from Airelle." The name denoted someone who came from Airelle, a place in France. While no commu...

Debbi is an English diminutive of the name Deborah. As a shortened, informal form, it likely emerged in the mid-20th century during a period when diminutives ending in '-i' or '-ie' became popular in English-speaking cou...

EtymologyDebi is a diminutive of the English name Deborah. While the longer form has biblical roots, Debi likely emerged in the 20th century as an informal, shortened variant, often spelled with an 'i' for a lighter, mor...

Debra is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Deborah. While Deborah has been used for centuries, the form Debra emerged in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name Deborah...

Della is a female given name primarily used in English. It originated as a diminutive of Adela or Adelaide, though it may also derive from Delia.EtymologyThe name is ultimately a short form of Germanic names formed with...

Demetria is a feminine given name, the female form of Demetrius. It originates from Ancient Greek Δημητρία (Demetria), literally meaning "follower of Demeter" — the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. Etymology a...

Denise is a feminine given name widely used in Dutch, English, and French contexts. It originated as the French feminine form of Denis, which in turn derives from the masculine name Dionysius – the name of the ancient Gr...

Derrick is a masculine given name of English origin, most commonly used as a variant of Derek. The name Derek itself developed from the older English name Dederick, which was a Low German form of Theodoric. Theodoric der...

Desmond is a masculine given name of English and Irish origin, derived from the Irish place name Deasmhumhain, meaning "south Munster." This refers to the historical region of Desmond in southern Ireland, which existed a...

Diane is the French form of Diana, also regularly used in the English-speaking world. The name has been particularly popular in France and has seen steady use in other countries, especially the United Kingdom and the Uni...

Diann is a variant of Diane, the French form of Diana (from Latin dīvus/dīva, meaning "divine" or "goddess"). The root name Diana itself ultimately derives from the Indo-European root *dyew-, which is also the source of...

Dianne is a female given name of English origin, traditionally used in the English-speaking world. It is a variant of Diane, which itself is the French form of Diana. The ultimate root is Diana, a name derived from Latin...

Dido (pronounced DY-doh; Latin: [ˈdiːdoː]; Greek: Διδώ [diːdɔ̌ː]), also known as Elissa, is the legendary founder and first queen of Carthage in Greek and Roman mythology. Her name is of uncertain meaning but likely Phoe...

Dinah is a feminine given name meaning "judged" in Hebrew, derived from the verb din meaning "to judge." According to the Old Testament (specifically Genesis 30:21 and 34), Dinah was the seventh child and only named daug...

Dionne is a modern feminine given name and also a French Canadian surname. As a given name, it is the feminine form of Dion, which is itself derived from Greek Dios, meaning "of Zeus." The name's connection to the king o...

Dizzy is an English nickname derived from the word meaning "lightheaded" or "unbalanced." It originated as a descriptive or ironic moniker, possibly referring to a dizzying personality or physical trait. While uncommon a...

EtymologyDonata is the feminine form of Donato, which derives from the Late Latin name Donatus meaning "given." This name gained popularity among early Christians, as it symbolized the gift of life or faith from God. The...

Etymology and OriginDonny is a familiar form (hypocorism) of the masculine given name Donald. Donald itself derives from the Scottish Gaelic Dòmhnall, which means "ruler of the world," originating from the Old Irish elem...

Dorinda is a feminine given name that originated as a literary invention by the English Restoration-era playwrights John Dryden and William D'Avenant. They coined the name for their 1667 play The Enchanted Island, a loos...

Doris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Δωρίς (Doris), meaning "Dorian woman." The Dorians were one of the major ancient Greek tribes, known for settling the Peloponnese around the 12th century BC duri...

Dorothy is the usual English vernacular form of Dorothea, derived from the Greek name Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa), meaning "gift of god" — from δῶρον (doron, "gift") and θεός (theos, "god"). The name has been in use in English si...

Dre is a short form of Andre, the English form of the French André, which is ultimately derived from the Greek name Andreas (see Andrew). The root name Andrew comes from the Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), derived from ἀνδρεῖος...

Drew is a short form of Andrew, used as both a masculine and feminine given name. As a unisex given name, it is often a diminutive of Andrew, but in rare cases it can also be a standalone name of Irish origin, derived fr...