English origin names cover a lot of ground — from old Anglo-Saxon names like Edmund to nature names like Lily and Violet. Most are immediately recognizable to English speakers. The trade-off: less distinctiveness, more familiarity.
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From Latin 'gratia' meaning grace or favor; a v...
From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a na...
Rye clearing or meadow
son of Maud, son of Matthew
born in summer
wren bird clearing
sailor, one who sails
diminutive of Eve or Evelyn
life's path, passage
dark blue, naval fleet
cheerful, bright like the sun
rule, sovereignty
son of Matthew, gift of God
bright red, vivid crimson
divine radiance
hill meadow
strong woodland
Mary's gold, golden flower of Mary
short form of Penelope
little bird
short for Indiana or India
fidelity, eternity (symbolic)
turbulent, passionate (figurative)
solemn commitment
something precious and valuable
May meadow, spring clearing
son of Ellis, descendant of Elias
son of Maud
hillside meadow
pet form of Mary
meadow near the water
sorrow, regret
from Ripley (place name)
ray of light (modern association)
heroine
robin bird, red-breasted songbird
navigator of the sea
smiley, cheerful one
narrative, tale, account
diminutive of Dorothy, beloved pet name
one who walks, traveler
turbulent, full of energy
feminine form of John
English place name surname
son of David
bright clearing by the hazel
open woodland clearing
American textile, enduring material
passage, adventure
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