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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month of May, springtime
child of May, springtime
alluring, enticing
sea-colored, deep blue
divine gift in its purest form
one who soars to great heights
son of Jack
short form of names ending in -rin or -ryn
peak, pinnacle, apex
grace, flexibility
son of James
divine calling, life mission
joyful meadow, lively clearing
son of Jeffrey, son of peace
the moon; lunar
son of Stephen
beloved, dear one
one who sways, dancer
to follow a path, to mark
son of Anne
from the grassy plains
rocky, solid
place of sanctuary and abundance
son of Andrew
a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme
from the hill town
son of Maud, mighty in battle
earl, nobleman
variant of risen (past tense of rise)
courtesy title for an adult man
to feel great joy, to be glad
son of James
absence of subjection or constraint
faith, faithfulness
tracker, pursuer
Fierce protector with noble bearing
Maker of barrels and casks
blue-green color
heroic, on a grand scale
son of Matthew, gift of God
place name: Channel Island or US state
abundance of good fortune
son of Braxton
strong wind
golden, bright yellow
occupational surname turned first name
son of Jack, God is gracious
fine porcelain; the nation of China
powerful (by association with the watt unit)
diverse, of mixed character
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