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Alan is a masculine given name whose exact etymology remains uncertain. It has been used in Brittany since at least the 6th century, and may be of Brythonic origin meaning "little rock". Another theory suggests it derive...

Alisa is a female given name used in several languages, including Georgian, Bosnian, Finnish, Russian, and Ukrainian. It is a form of Alice, which itself derives from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, u...

Anthony is an English masculine given name derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The most notable bearer of the ancient name was the Roman general Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony)...

Armando is a masculine given name used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. It is the Romance form of Herman, which derives from the Old German elements heri meaning "army" and man meaning "person, man," thus signifying...

Bernie is an English diminutive of Bernard, Bernadette, Bernice and other names beginning with Bern. Often classified as a unisex given name, its usage spans multiple Christian and secular contexts. The root name Bernard...

Billy is a common English given name, primarily used as a diminutive of Bill, which itself is a short form of William. The name Billy has a long history of use, often as a nickname for boys named William, but it has also...

Carwyn is a Welsh male given name, created in the 20th century. It is derived from the Welsh elements caru "to love" and gwyn "white, blessed". This construction follows a traditional pattern in Welsh naming, but the nam...

Cherry is an English feminine given name that directly derives from the name of the fruit cherry. The fruit name itself comes from Latin cerasium, ultimately traced to Greek κεράσιον (kerasion). Cherry can also function...

Chris is a common short form of the names Christopher, Christian, Christine, and other names beginning with Chris. While primarily a diminutive, Chris has also been used as an independent given name in its own right, tho...

Christian is a masculine given name derived from the medieval Latin name Christianus, meaning "a Christian" (see Christos 1 for further etymology). The name ultimately traces back to the Koine Greek title Christós (Χριστ...

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...

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...

Dave is a masculine given name, predominantly used in English-speaking countries, and most commonly functions as a short form of David. Its widespread use as an independent given name dates back to at least the 20th cent...

Dewey is an English masculine given name, derived as a variant of the Welsh name Dewi, the Welsh form of David. While Dewi is the patron saint of Wales and has deep historical roots, Dewey emerged as an Anglicized spelli...

Donald is a Scottish masculine given name, derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, meaning "ruler of the world". This meaning comes from the Old Irish elements domun ("world") and fal ("rule"). The name has deep...

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...

Earl is an English masculine given name derived from the aristocratic title earl, which traces its origins to the Old English word eorl, meaning "nobleman" or "warrior". The title itself ranks below a marquess and above...

Edgar is a masculine given name with roots in Old English, originating from the elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and gar meaning "spear". The name thus carries connotations of prosperity and martial prowess. It was...

Elton is a masculine given name and surname of English origin. As a given name, it is used in English-speaking countries, as well as in Albanian, Portuguese, and Swedish contexts. The name derives from an English surname...

Ethel is a feminine given name derived from the Old English element æðele meaning "noble". Originally used as a short form of names beginning with this element, such as Ethelred or Ethelburga, it emerged as an independen...

Evangelos is a Greek male name meaning "bringing good news", derived from the Greek word εὐάγγελος (euangelos), a compound of eu meaning "good" and angelos meaning "messenger."Etymology and OriginsThe name Evangelos dire...

EtymologyFreddie is a commonly used diminutive of the given names Frederick or Freda, formed by adding the affectionate suffix -ie to the root Fred. As the diminutive of Frederick, the name traces its roots back to an Ol...

Garth is an English masculine given name that originated as a surname. The surname itself derived from the Middle English word garth, meaning “an enclosed garden or yard,” which was borrowed from Old Norse garðr (related...

Geoff is an English diminutive of Geoffrey, a name of Old French and Frankish origin. While Geoff is often used as a standalone given name, it originated as a short form, equivalent to Jeffrey in common usage. The spelli...

EtymologyGeorge is a masculine given name derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which comes from the Greek word georgos (γεωργός) meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." This word is itself a compound of ge (γῆ), m...

Gordon is a masculine given name in the English language, most common in English and Scottish usage. The name originated as a transferred use of the Scottish surname Gordon, which in turn derives from a place name in Ber...

Graham is a given name transferred from a Scottish surname. The surname itself originated as an Anglo-French form of the English place name Grantham in Lincolnshire. Recorded in the Domesday Book as Grantham, Grandham, G...

Gregg is a masculine given name of English origin, typically functioning as a short form (hypocorism) of Gregory. As a variant of Greg, it emerged in English-speaking countries as an informal, familiar alternative to the...

Herbie is a diminutive of Herbert, an English given name that originally served as a nickname for Herbert. While Herbert has roots in Old German elements meaning "army" and "bright," Herbie emerged as a familiar, affecti...

Hercules is the Latinized form of Heracles, derived from the Etruscan Hercle. This name is synonymous with the Roman version of the Greek divine hero, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. Known for his immense strength...

Hugh is an English masculine given name, derived from the Old French Hugues, itself a variant of the Germanic name Hugo. The ultimate root is the Proto-Germanic element hugiz, meaning "mind, thought, spirit" (Old High Ge...

Ian is the Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Iain, itself derived from the Latin Iohannes, which traces back to the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥanan), meaning "Yahweh is gracious." As a Scottish variant, Ian has a...

Isaac is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, borne by one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites. The name derives from the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice," from the root tsaḥaq meani...

Jean-Jacques is a French compound given name, equivalent to Jean (French form of John) plus Jacques (French form of James). It corresponds to the English double-barreled name John James. Etymology and History The name co...

Jerome is an English masculine given name derived from the Greek name Hieronymos (Ἱερώνυμος), which combines the elements hieros (ἱερός), meaning "sacred," and onyma (ὄνυμα), meaning "name." Thus, Jerome literally signif...

Jerry is a common English given name, typically used for males, that originated as a diminutive of several longer names beginning with the same sound, most notably Jeremy, Jerome, Gerald, and Geraldine. It can also be a...

Johannes is the Medieval Latin form of the Greek name Ioannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yoḥanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious". This name ultimately comes from the Hebrew elements yo (referring to God) and ḥa...

John is a very common male name in the English language, ultimately of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (...

Etymology and OriginJohn Paul is a masculine double name in English, combining the names John and Paul. It thus inherits the meanings of both components: John originally from the Hebrew Yoḥanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracio...

Jon 1 is a masculine given name used in Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and in the Basque Country. It serves as a local form of Iohannes, the Latin version of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), which trac...

Jonathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from Yehonaṯan (יְהוֹנָתָן), meaning "Yahweh has given." The name appears in the Old Testament as the eldest son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Acco...

Jordan is a unisex given name and surname of Hebrew origin, derived from the name of the Jordan River that flows between the modern-day countries of Jordan and Israel. The river's Hebrew name, Yardén (יַרְדֵן), comes fro...

Keith is a masculine given name of Scottish and English origin. It derives from a Scottish surname, which in turn comes from the place name Keith in East Lothian, Scotland. The place name is believed to originate from th...

Kerry is a unisex English given name derived from the Irish county name Ciarraí. The county's name originates from the Irish Gaelic Ciarraighe, meaning "Ciar's people"—a reference to the ancient tribe (the Ciarraige) who...

Kjell is a Scandinavian masculine given name, predominantly used in Swedish and Norwegian. It is a variant of Ketil, which itself derives from the Old Norse name Ketill meaning "kettle" or "cauldron," later acquiring the...

Etymology and OriginKlaus is a German, Dutch, and Scandinavian given name and surname. It originated as a short form of Nicholas, which itself derives from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), meaning "victory of the peop...

Kourtney is a variant spelling of the name Courtney. Like its root form, Kourtney saw a decline in popularity in the 1990s but experienced a brief revival after 2007, largely due to the television personality Kourtney Ka...

Lee is a unisex given name derived from a surname that originated from the Old English element leah meaning "clearing" or "meadow." The surname was borne by Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), the commanding general of the Confed...

Linda is a feminine given name with multiple origins and widespread popularity. Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element lind meaning "soft, flexible, tender" (from Proto-Germanic *linþaz...

Lindon is a variant of the name Lyndon, which itself originated as a surname derived from a place name meaning "linden tree hill" in Old English. The name thus evokes the imagery of a hill covered with lime or linden tre...

Lonnie is a given name generally used for males in the English-speaking world. It originated as a short form of Alonzo and other names containing the same sound, such as Alfonso.Etymology and HistoryLonnie derives from t...

Malcolm is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is the Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Máel Coluim, which means "disciple of Saint Columba". The Gaelic element máel means "shavenhead," a term that histori...

Mark is a common male given name used in many languages, including English, Dutch, Danish, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Armenian. It is a form of the Latin Marcus, a name derived from the Roman god Mars, meaning "...

Etymology and OriginMichael is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew rhetorical question מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), meaning "who is like God?" The name combines the interrogative pronoun מִי (mi) meaning "who?", the pa...

Mike is a common short form of Michael, traditionally used as a standalone masculine given name in English-speaking countries. As a diminutive, Mike has many familiar variants, including Mick, Mickey, and Mikey, as well...

Nat is a unisex given name, primarily used as a short form of names such as Nathan, Nathaniel, Natalie, and other names beginning with Nat. Though commonly considered a diminutive, Nat has also been used as an independen...

Nicky is a common diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole, occasionally used as a given name in its own right. It can also serve as a diminutive of Dominic. This English unisex name is often spelled as Nikki or Niki. Nicky is c...

Page is a unisex given name of English origin. It originates as a surname that developed from Paige, an occupational surname for a servant or page—a young attendant to a knight or noble. Margaret Court, the "Pidget" nick...

Paul is a common masculine given name in many languages, including English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Estonian, Romanian, and the English Bible. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus, whic...

Peter is a common masculine given name derived from Greek Πέτρος (Petros), meaning “stone.” It serves as a translation of the Aramaic name Cephas (meaning “stone”), which was given by Jesus to the apostle Simon bar Jonah...