English

Pronunciation: [ IHNGGL-ihsh ]

Girl Name #63,845 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

English is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced IHNGGL-ihsh.

Parents who love the name English often also consider Ena, Enoch, Enos .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #63,845
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Eng Eny Engie Englie

Also a Boy Name

English is also used as a boy name, ranked #31435.

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Similar Names

Ena Enoch Enos Ennis Enrique Enid Enola Enna

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Frequently Asked Questions About English

Is English a boy or girl name?

English is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #63845. As a boy name, it is ranked #31435. English is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce English?

English is pronounced IHNGGL-ihsh.

How popular is the name English?

English is currently ranked #63845 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for English?

Common nicknames for English include Eng, Eny, Engie, and Englie.

Is English a common or rare name?

English is an uncommon name, ranked #63845 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name English

English is a girl name .

Is English a boy or girl name? English is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #63,845 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,435. English is more commonly used as a boy name.

English is currently ranked #63,845 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for English include Eng, Eny, Engie, and Englie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.