English Names
English names are used in English-speaking countries. See also about English names.
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4,500Maddy is a diminutive of the feminine names Madeline or Madison. It is commonly used in English-speaking countries as a casual, friendly shortened form. The name has gained popularity as a standalone given name, particul...
Madelaine is a feminine given name, a variant of Madeline. Madeline itself is the English form of the French Madeleine, which derives from Magdalene, meaning “of Magdala.” Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Te...
EtymologyMadeleine is the French form of Magdalene, a name derived from the Aramaic term Magdala (מגדלא), meaning "tower" or "elevated, great." This refers to the village of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, famously known...
Madelina is a Latinate form of Madeline, an elaborated variant that borrows the -ina suffix common in Italian and Spanish names (e.g., Caterina, Angelina). The name chain traces back through Madeleine, the French version...
Madeline is the English form of Madeleine, ultimately derived from Magdalene. In some traditions it is considered a variant spelling of Madeleine, while in English usage it has developed its own identity, partly through...
Madelyn is a feminine first name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Madeline, which itself derives from the French Madeleine, a form of Magdalene. Ultimately, the name traces back to the Ara...
Madelynn is a variant of Madeline, an English form of Madeleine, which in turn derives from the French Madeleine, ultimately from Magdalene, meaning “of Magdala.” This elaborated spelling, featuring a double n, emerged i...
Madge is a diminutive of Margaret, a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl." Originating as a short form in the English-speaking world, Madge gained popularity as an independent feminine given name, especially in the late...
Madi is a diminutive of the feminine given names Madeline or Madison. Typically pronounced "MAD-ee," it functions as an affectionate pet form or standalone given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. The spel...
Madilyn is a rare non-standard spelling variant of Madeline, a name that has enjoyed wide popularity in the English-speaking world. Like other forms such as Madalyn, Madelyn, and Madelynn, Madilyn deviates from the tradi...
Madilynn is a modern English variant of Madeline, part of a rich onomastic tradition tracing back to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene. The name reflects a contemporary trend of creative phonetic spellings, adding an ex...
Madison is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the English surname Madison, which itself comes from a patronymic meaning "son of Matthew" or "son of Maud" (where Maddy is a diminutive of Maud).The rise...
Madisyn is a modern feminine variant of the English surname- and given-name Madison, distinguished primarily by its phonetic -syn spelling. The root name Madison, itself derived from the surname meaning "son of Matthew"...
Madlyn is a variant of Madeline, an English name with a rich history and literary significance. It is part of a large family of names derived from the biblical title Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'. Introduced to Britain...
Madoline is a variant of Madeline, itself an English form of Madeleine. The name ultimately derives from Magdalene, a title meaning "of Magdala," from the Aramaic word for "tower." In the New Testament, Mary Magdalene wa...
Madonna is an Italian title for the Virgin Mary, meaning "my lady." It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, closely associated with the cultural impact of the American singer Madonna Ciccone (born...
Madyson is a modern English variant of the popular feminine name Madison. It originated as a respelling adapting the phonetic end of the name, possibly for stylistic or phonetic distinction. Madison itself derives from t...
Mae is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a variant of May, which itself draws from the month of May, named after the Roman goddess Maia. It is also commonly used as a diminutive of Mary, Margaret, or Mabel....
Maegan is a feminine given name, a variant of Megan. The name ultimately derives from Margaret, which comes from the Greek margarites (meaning "pearl"), a word believed to originate from an Indo-Iranian source. Etymology...
Maeghan is a modern English variant of Megan, which itself is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. The name represents a creative respelling of Megan that became more common in the late 20th century. Like other variants such...
Maeve is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Medb, which means "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates," possibly connected to mead. In early modern Irish, it was spelled Meadhbh or Maedhbh, with the pronunciation evolv...
Magdalen is a female given name of English origin, serving as a variant of Magdalene, which itself derives from a title meaning "of Magdala." In the New Testament, Mary Magdalene was named after Magdala, a village on the...
Magdalena is a Latinate form of the name Magdalene, used widely across Europe, with over fifteen usage regions documented. The name originates from a title meaning "of Magdala," referring to the village of Magdala on the...
EtymologyMagdalene is a feminine given name derived from the title "of Magdala". It originates from Magdala, a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Aramaic. The name is most famously associated with...
Maggie is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Margaret, and less commonly of Magdalena, Magnolia, or Marigold. As an English name, Maggie has been in consistent use since the Middle Ages, often used...
Etymology and Botanical OriginMagnolia is a feminine given name derived from the English word for the flowering plant of the same name. The name pays homage to French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715), who was honored b...
Mahala is a female given name primarily used in English, most commonly viewed as a variant of Mahalah or Mahalath. These names themselves derive from the Hebrew ḥala, meaning "weak" or "sick" — root meaning of the Biblic...
EtymologyMahalia is a variant of the name Mahala, which in turn traces back to the Hebrew name Mahlah, derived from the root ḥala meaning "weak" or "sick." Despite this seemingly negative etymology, the name appears in t...
Maisey is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used in the United Kingdom and Australia. It is a variant of Maisie, which is a Scottish diminutive of Mairead, the Scottish form of Margaret. The name Margare...
Maisie is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, functioning as a Scottish diminutive of Mairead, the Scottish form of Margaret. The name also appears in Irish contexts via Mairéad. The suffix "-ie" is a common diminu...
Maisy is a variant spelling of Maisie, a feminine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. Maisy itself is a pet form of the Scottish Gaelic name Mairead (or the Irish Mairéad), which are the equivalent o...
Maitland is an English given name derived from a surname of Anglo-Norman origin. The surname likely originated as a nickname, from the Anglo-Norman maltalent meaning "bad temper" or "inhospitable." Alternatively, it may...
Major is an English given name that often causes confusion with the military rank of the same name. While the rank evokes authority and hierarchy, the name Major has a distinct etymological origin. It is primarily derive...
Makayla is a modern English variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael is of Hebrew origin, derived from the rhetorical question Miḵaʾel meaning "who is like God?," implying no one is comparable...
Makenna is a modern feminine given name of Irish and Scottish origin, created as a variant of the surname-turned-first-name McKenna. McKenna itself comes from the Irish and Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Mac Cio...
Makenzie is a modern English feminine given name, serving as a phonetic variant of Mackenzie. The name Mackenzie itself originates from a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coinnich, meaning "son of Coinn...
Malachi is a name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew מַלְאָכִי (Malʾaḵi), meaning “my messenger” or “my angel.” It is derived from מַלְאָךְ (malʾaḵ), meaning “messenger, angel.” This name is famously associated with one o...
Malakai is a given name used in several linguistic and cultural contexts, notably as the Fijian and Tongan form of Malachi, and in modern English as a variant of that biblical name. In the Oceanic languages of Fiji and T...
Malandra is an English female given name, likely an invented creation combining the trendy suffix -andra with an initial element Mal-, possibly inspired by names like Sandra or Alexandra. The choice of the -andra ending...
Malani is a modern English feminine name that likely originated as a creative variant of Melanie, blending it with the Hawaiian element lani, meaning "heaven, sky." This element appears in other Hawaiian-influenced names...
Malaysia is a feminine first name derived from the country of the same name in Southeast Asia. The ethnic name "Malay" is of uncertain origin, though it is possibly from the name of a river, itself derived from Malay mel...
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...
Malcom is a variant of Malcolm, an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Máel Coluim, meaning "disciple of Saint Columba." The name Malcolm has deep historical roots in Scotland, borne by four kings starting in the...
Maleah is a modern English variant of Malia, which itself is a Hawaiian form of Maria. The name Maleah first emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, following broader trends of creating unique spellings fo...
Malia is a name with roots in Hawaiian, English, and German usage, serving as the Hawaiian form of Maria. In Hawaiian, the name adapts the Latin–Greek Maria into its phonetic and aesthetic structure, reflecting the islan...
Malinda is a variant form of Melinda, a feminine given name of English usage. Like Melinda, Malinda blends a name element starting with "Mel-" with a popular -inda suffix, echoing names such as Belinda. The component "Me...
Maliyah is a variant of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Maria, which in turn derives from the Latin form of Greek Μαρία, ultimately from Hebrew מִרְיָם (see Mary). The name Malia itself gained considerable popularity in 2009,...
Mallory is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from an English surname meaning "unfortunate." The surname itself comes from the Old French maleüré (modern French malheureux), which signifies "unfortunate" or "...
Malone is an Irish surname used as a given name, primarily in English-speaking countries. It derives from the Irish Ó Maoil Eoin or Ó Maoileoin, meaning "descendant of a disciple of Saint John." The name's literal transl...
Malvina is a feminine given name invented by the Scottish poet James Macpherson in the 18th century for a character in his Ossian poems. He probably intended it to mean "smooth brow", from Scottish Gaelic mala "brow" and...
Mamie is a feminine given name of English origin, commonly used as a diminutive of Mary or Margaret. It emerged in the 19th century as a casual, affectionate nickname, often used by family and close friends. Etymology an...
Mandi is a feminine given name used primarily in English, functioning as a diminutive of Amanda. While Amanda itself derives from Latin amanda meaning "lovable, worthy of love," Mandi emerged as a casual short form, alon...
Mandy is a given name, diminutive, or nickname of Amanda, and sometimes of Miranda or other names beginning with "Mand-" (such as Mandel, Armand, or Emmanuel). While most commonly a female name—as a short form of Amanda—...
Manley is a masculine given name derived from an English surname, which itself originated as a place name. The surname Manley comes from Old English elements "mænan" meaning "common" and "lēah" meaning "clearing" or "woo...
Manny is a common English short form (hypocorism) of the name Emmanuel, and also occasionally of Manfred. It is formed by adding the diminutive suffix -y, a typical pattern in English nicknames. While Manny can stand alo...
Mansel is a given name and surname of English origin, derived from a habitational surname that referred to someone who came from the French city of Le Mans.
Maple is an English feminine given name derived from the name of the tree of the genus Acer (including about 132 species, native to East Asia, Europe, northern Africa, and North America). The word comes from Old English...
EtymologyMaralyn is a variant of Marilyn, which itself is a combination of Mary and the suffix lyn. The spelling Maralyn likely emerged as a phonetic or creative variant, following trends in the early-to-mid 20th century...
Marcelyn is a feminine given name that emerged as an English variant of Marceline, broadening the choices available within the broader legacy of names derived from the Roman family name Marcellus.Etymology and OriginsMar...
Marci is a feminine given name used in English, typically considered a diminutive or variant of Marcia. As a short form, it shares the same etymological roots and is often used informally or as a standalone name, especia...