THE MEANING OF

 ENGLISH NAMES

What do English Boys' Names Mean?

Here is fairly comprehensive list of first (Christian) names used in the English-speaking world (Great Britain, the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding out what their own name means.

 

Abraham

Exalted Father

Adam

Man of Earth

Addison

Son of Adam

Adrian, Adrien

The Dark One

Albert

Noble, Bright

Alexander

Great Protector

Alfred

Supernaturally Wise

Amos

A Burden

Andrew

Manly, Valiant

Anthony

Priceless

Arnold

Strong as an Eagle

Arthur, Art

Champion, Follower of Thor

Cedric

Chieftain

Christian

A Christian

Christopher

Christ-Bearer

Dalton

Valley Estate

Damon

Day of the Week

Daniel

Ruler of the World

Darcy

Dark

David

Swift, Nimble, Beloved

Davin

Little Deer

Dean

Great Leader

Dennis

Wild or Crazy

Derek

Great Ruler

Donald

Ruler

Douglas

Dark

Drake

Dragon

Edric

Prosperous Ruler

Edmond, Edmund

Guardian of the Riches

Edward, Eddie

Happy Protector

Elbert

Nobly Brilliant

Eli, Ely, Elijah

The Highest

Elias

Jehovah is God

Eliot, Elliott

Close to God

Ellery

Cheerful

Emerson, Emery

Industrious

Emmanuel

God-like

Emmett

Hard Working

Erskine

Hill Dweller

Esmond

Protective Grace

Ethan, Ethanael

Constant, Firm, Strong

Fabian

Bean Farmer

Felix

Prosperous

Ferdinand

Adventurous in Life

Finbar

The Fair

Floyd

The Hollow

Fox

Cunning

Francis

Free

Frank

Free Man

Frederick

Peaceful Ruler

Freeman

A Freeman

Gabriel

Man of God

Gavin

White Hawk

George

Farmer

Gerald, Gerard, Gerret

Spear Carrier

Gilbert

Pledge

Graham

Grey Home

Gregory

Watchful One

Hardy

Strong

Harold, Harry

Power

Harris, Harrison

Son of Harold

Homer

A Pledge or Security

Howard

Strong Minded

Hugh, Hugo

Fire

Isaac

Laughter

Isaiah

God's Salvation

Ivan

Form of John

Jack

Godly

James, Jimmy

Supplanter

Jason

God is my Saviour

Jeffrey

Peace Bringer

John

God is Gracious

Jonathan

A Gift

Joseph, Joey, Joe

God Multiplies

Kelvin

Friend of the Sea

Lambert

Land Bright

Lamont

Lawyer

Lancelot

Land

Landon

Owner

Leonard, Leo, Leon

Bold Lion

Louis, Lewis

Warrior

Lucas, Luke

Luminous

Marcus

Warlike

Mark, Marc

Variant of Marcus

Martin

Warlike

Matthew

Gift of the Lord

Merlin

Bird

Michael

Like God

Miles

Soldier

Morgan

From the Sea's Edge

Morris

Moorish

Noel

To be Born

Norman

Norseman

Oliver

Olive Tree

Oscar

Spear of God

Paul

Small

Peter

Rock or Stone

Philip

Horse Lover

Quinn

The Wise

Raymond

Wise Guardian

Reginald

Power

Richard

Powerful Ruler

Robert, Robin

Bright Fame

Roger

Famous Warrior

Roland

Fame of the Land

Ronald

Of Mighty Power