Names Categorized "top 10 in New Zealand"
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Amelia is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and other languages. It is a variant of Amalia, which itself derives from the Germanic element amal, meaning “vigorous, active, work.” However, A...
Aria is a feminine given name of Italian origin, meaning "song" or "melody" (literally "air"). Notably, an aria is an elaborate vocal solo typically performed in operas. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking...
Arlo is an English given name of uncertain origin. It was perhaps inspired by the fictional place name Arlo Hill from the 1590 poem The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser. In the poem, Arlo Hill is the setting where the god...
Ava is a feminine given name of English origin, typically regarded as a variant of Eve, the biblical name meaning 'life' or 'living one'. The name Eve is derived from the Hebrew חַוָּה (Chavvah), which is often interpret...
Benjamin is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin), meaning "son of the south" or "son of the right hand." The name combines the elements ben ("son") and yamin ("right hand, south"). In the...
Charlie is a unisex given name in English-speaking countries, commonly used as a diminutive or feminine form of Charles. While traditionally masculine, Charlie has gained widespread popularity for all genders, often serv...
Charlotte is a French feminine given name, a diminutive form of Charles. It means "free man" or "petite" and dates back to at least the 14th century. The name was introduced to Britain in the 17th century and gained prom...
Chloe is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "green shoot" (from Greek χλόη, referring to new plant growth in spring). It was used as an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fer...
Courtney is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from the aristocratic English surname Courtney, which itself has multiple possible etymologies. The surname may come from the French place name Courtenay (from t...
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...
Danielle is a modern French feminine variant of the male name Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning “God is my judge.” The feminine form Danièle also exists in French, but Danielle is the more comm...
Ella is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen 1 and other names beginning with El. It can also be a short form of names ending in ella.Etymology and OriginsThe name Ella originated as a short form of longer Germanic names like...
Ella 1 is a Norman name, originally a short form of Germanic names that contain the element alles meaning "other" (from Proto-Germanic *aljaz). Introduced to England by the Normans, it was in use until the 14th century b...
Elsie is a feminine given name, a diminutive form of Elspeth, which itself is a Scottish variant of Elizabeth. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba (meaning "my God is an oath"), Elsie emerged as an independe...
Emily is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, making it the feminine form of Emil. The name ultimately comes from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival" or "striving to e...
Emma is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from ermen, meaning "whole" or "universal." It likely originated as a short form of older Germanic names such as Ermengarde or Ermentrude, built on the element ir...
Ethan is a male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name ʾEṯan (אֵיתָן), meaning "solid, enduring, firm" or "strong, long-lived." The name appears eight times in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), notably...
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...
Georgia is a feminine given name originating as a Latinate feminine form of George. The name George derives from the Greek Georgios, itself from georgos meaning "farmer" or "earthworker", composed of the elements ge (ear...
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...
Etymology and Historical RootsGrace is a female given name derived from the English word grace, which ultimately comes from the Latin gratia meaning "favor," "thanks," or "charm." The name carries strong Christian undert...
Hannah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna), which comes from the root חנן (ḥanan) meaning "to be gracious," ultimately translating to "favour" or "grace." The name is pr...
Harper is a given name of English origin, derived from the English surname Harper. The surname originally belonged to a person who played or made harps, stemming from the Middle English harper, harpere (meaning “harper”)...
Hazel is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word hazel for the tree or the light brown color, itself from Old English hæsel. The name was coined in the 19th century as part of the fashion for botanic...
Henry is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler" (from heim "home" and rih "ruler"). The spelling was later influenced by the name Haganrich (from...
Hunter is an English given name derived from an occupational surname for a person who hunts. The surname originated from the Old English word hunta, meaning "hunter." As a first name, Hunter has been used primarily in En...
Isabella is a feminine given name of Italian origin, the Latinate form of Isabel (from which the French Isabelle also derives), which itself is a variant of Elisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “G...
Isla is a feminine given name traditionally of primarily Scottish usage, derived from Islay, the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is also the name of two Scottish rivers. The root word itself has no k...
EtymologyJack is a given name of English origin, derived from the medieval diminutive Jackin (earlier Jankin), a pet form of John. The name John itself comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." There...
Jacob is a classic male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov (יַעֲקֹב). The name was adopted into Greek as Iakob (Ἰακώβ) and later into Latin as Iacob. In the Old Testament, Jacob is a centra...
EtymologyJames is an English given name that ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov). The name evolved through the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of the Biblical Latin Iacobus, and then into Old French as...
Janice is a modern feminine given name, first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of his 1899 novel Janice Meredith. It is an elaborated form of Jane, which itself is the medieval English feminine...
Jennifer is a feminine given name deriving from the Cornish form of the Welsh name Guinevere (Gwenhwyfar in Welsh). The name's meaning is often interpreted as 'the fair one' or 'white wave,' stemming from Proto-Celtic el...
Jessica is a female given name with origins in English literature, famously coined by William Shakespeare for his play The Merchant of Venice (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock. Shakespeare likely adapte...
Jessie is a female given name predominantly used in English and Scottish contexts. Originally a Scots diminutive of Jean 2, it later became commonly associated as a diminutive of Jessica in modern times.EtymologyTracing...
Joshua ( JOSH-oo-ə) is an English and English Bible name derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshuaʿ, meaning "Yahweh is salvation." The name combines the elements yeho (referring to the Hebrew God) and yashaʿ (meaning "to sa...
June is a feminine given name in English, directly taken from the name of the sixth month of the year. The month name itself ultimately derives from the Roman goddess Juno, the queen of the gods, protector of women and m...
Leo is a masculine given name used in numerous languages, including Armenian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish, and Latin. It is derived from the Latin word leo meaning "lio...
Liam is a masculine given name that originated as an Irish short form of William. The name William itself derives from the Old Germanic elements willa ('will' or 'resolution') and helma ('helmet'), thus meaning 'helmet o...
Lily is a feminine given name derived directly from the name of the flower, which has long been a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty. The word itself traces back through Old English lilie to Latin lilium, ultimately...
Luca is an Italian and Romanian form of Lucas (see Luke). This name has a rich history, originating from the Greek name Loukas, which means "from Lucania," a region in southern Italy. The name gained popularity due to th...
Lucas is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin verb lucere, meaning "to shine" or "to be light." It serves as the Latin form of the Greek name Luke (Loukas), and is used in numerous languages inc...
Lucy is a classic English feminine name derived from the Latin masculine given name Lucius, meaning "light" or "born at dawn or daylight." It is the English form of Lucia, in use since the Middle Ages. The name has been...
Lynette is a feminine given name that entered the English lexicon through literature, most notably used by Alfred Tennyson in his 1872 poem Gareth and Lynette. In the poem, Lynette is the sister of Lyonesse, and though i...
Mason is a masculine given name (though recently it has been used for either sex), derived from an English occupational surname meaning "stoneworker." The surname itself comes from the Old French word maçon, which traces...
Matthew is an English masculine given name, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning “gift of Yahweh.” It entered Greek as Ματθαῖος (Matthaios) through the New Testament, where it belonged to Matthew t...
Maureen is a female given name of Irish and English origin. It is an anglicized form of Máirín, the Irish diminutive of Mary. The name Máirín, often affectionately used, was rendered as Maureen by English speakers, event...
Max is a short form of names like Maximilian, Maxim, or, in English, Maxwell. It also coincides with the informal word for maximum. Virtually all forms of Max ultimately derive from the Latin cognomen Maximus, meaning “g...
Melanie is a feminine given name with roots in Greek, French, and Latin traditions. It derives from the Greek word μέλαινα (melaina), meaning "black, dark," which in Latin became Melania ('blackness'). The name was borne...
Mia is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Maria and other names such as Amelia and Emilia. It has become a standalone name worldwide. The name also coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine"...
Etymology and Linguistic Roots Mila is a feminine name with deep roots in the milŭ element of the Slavic language family. This element, meaning "gracious, dear," gives the name its core sense of charm and affection. Orig...
Natasha is a Russian diminutive of Natalya, itself a Slavic form of the Latin name Natalia. The name gained widespread recognition through Leo Tolstoy's novel War and Peace (1865), where Natasha Rostova is a central char...
EtymologyNicola 2 is the feminine form of Nicholas, which itself derives from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of the elements nike meaning "victory" and laos meaning "people". The name thus carries the meani...
Nicole is a feminine given name that originated as the French feminine form of Nicholas. It has become widely used in English-speaking and other European countries since the middle of the 20th century. A famous contempor...
Noah 1 is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name נֹחַ (Noaḥ), meaning "rest, repose", from the root נוּחַ (nuaḥ). According to the Old Testament, Noah was the builder of the Ark that allowe...
Oliver is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter" or "olive branch bearer." Alternatively, ther...
Olivia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word oliva meaning "olive." The name was popularized by William Shakespeare, who used it for a character in his comedy Twelfth Night (1602). In the play,...
Paige is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from an English surname meaning "servant" or "page" in Middle English. The term "page" refers to a young attendant or messenger, a role that evolved from medieval...
Ryan is an English-language given name of Irish origin. Traditionally a male name, it has been used increasingly for both boys and girls since the 1970s. It derives from a common Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó R...
Samuel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuʾel), traditionally interpreted to mean "name of God"—from the roots shem (שֵׁם, meaning "name") and ʾel (אֵל, meaning "God"). An alternative...