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will-helmet, resolute protector
Irishrest, comfort
Hebrewancestor's descendants
Englishdivine gift
Englishhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishdevoted to God
Spanishthe Lord is my God
Hebrewassociated with, united
Hebrewstrong, powerful
Jewishrevered, worthy of respect
Englishfortunate, prosperous
Jewishheart, mind, spirit
Americanman from Lucania
Italianlion-hearted, brave
Englishmy God is Yahweh
Greeksupplanter (via James/Jacob)
Spanishof the Julius family
Latinman from Lucania
Greekunbranded cattle (etymological origin)
Americanservant of Jesus
Englishlaughter, joy
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel ap...
EnglishOne who transports goods by cart; cart driver
EnglishFrom the English surname 'son of the grieve (es...
Englishbarrel maker
Englishman, full-grown man
Englishcitizen of Rome, Roman
Latinthe Lord heals
Hebrewmay God strengthen
Hebrewsupplanter
Brazilian Portuguesethe blessed one
Englishdivine smith, master craftsman
Americanone who lives near a brook
Americanhandsome, beautiful
Americanwestern farmstead, western settlement
Americanrowan tree (mountain ash)
Irishlake colony, settlement by the pool
Americanfrom Laurentum, crowned with laurel
Italiansea, ocean
Hawaiiandivine reward
Swedishdivine
Englishwood, forest; man of the forest
Englishone who walks
Englishstrong as a lion
Italianstrong and brave
Englishwho is like God?
Englishconsecrated; worthy of reverence
EnglishGaelic-speaking person; Celtic person
Irishascended, exalted
HebrewGod will exalt
Hebrewfrom Lucania (ancient region of Italy)
Croatianspeech, tree-top (Hebrew)
Arabicson of Jack
Americanson of Cole
Englishsoldier
Englishto carry, to endure
Greekeast town
Englishnoble, strong
Englishnoble, mighty of God
Hebrewmaster, conqueror
Englishto prevail, to win
Frenchriverbank, shore
Englisheager, industrious
Italianshort form of Jason, the healer
Americanone who shoots with a bow and arrow
Englishman from Laurentum
Italiandescended from James, meaning supplanter
Americanuniversal, whole
Englishgracious, mild
Englishtiller of the soil, agriculturalist
Englishlittle fire (via Aidan variant)
Americandove
Englishson of Grey
Englishfrom Grantham
Scottishman of prayer
Irishone who saws wood
Englishspotted stone
Englishrider, equestrian
Englishgift of God
Italianlion
Englishsupplanter
Spanishof uncertain origin, possibly barberry hill
Englishson of Brice, the speckled one
Englishmy messenger, my angel
HebrewJehovah is my God
Englishpromised land, sanctuary
Hebrewson of Stephen, crown bearer
Americanpraised, he will be praised
Englishstory to be read, remarkable person
Americangift of God, gift of Yahweh
Spanishdescendant of Aodh (fire)
Englishjet black; speed
Americanson of Elias
Englishexcellent; unbeatable
Americanfrom the brook
Englishhomestead by a stream
Americanvariant of Jason
Americaneternal
African Americanadvice, counsel
Americanfree man
Englishhappy, fortunate
Englishking's town
Americanpraised, thankful
HebrewMack's spring, great stream
Scottishrich, powerful
Dutchstrife, quarrel
Englishwinding valley
Americanfair, white, bright
Irishchosen savior
Americanlord, master
Americanround hill
Americancheerful, pleasant
Americanpeople's triumph
Italiandefender of the people
Englishdeer lover, champion warrior
Englishcolt herder, horse keeper
Americanson
EnglishGod has healed
Spanishgriffin (mythical lion-eagle creature)
Welshstrengthened by God
Hebrewred king, famous ruler
Irishlong-lived, perennial stream
Americangracious, dear, beloved
Czechmy messenger, my angel
AmericanLord
Americanglorious fighter
FrenchGod is my God
Spanishthe victorious, the conqueror
Americanpriest
Jewish Americanat the ash tree
Americanrock, strong one
Scottishbattle worthy
Englishcart driver
Americanadornment, goodness
Arabicgroup, team, company of people
Americanhe has heard, God has heard
EnglishGod is my strength
Jewishlike the sun
Persianlittle seal
Irishone who lives near a lane
Englishpark, game preserve
Englishelm grove
Scottishwhole, universal power
Englishpowerful warrior
Englishthe Lord is my God
Welshwealth, fortune, prosperity
Germandark red, crimson
Americanfrisky, energetic youth
Americanfrom Attica, man of Athens
EnglishGreek transliteration of Hebrew Toviyah
Germandeep valley; hollow valley
Americanholy person; one recognized for virtue and clos...
AmericanRoman pilgrim
Italiansettlement of the raven's people; raven-town
AmericanPoecc's estate; Poecc's settlement
Americanfair-haired hero; white warrior
Scottishrejoice, healer
Americannative Hawaiian hardwood tree
Hawaiianhollow (place)
Americanbane, destruction (war god)
Greekson of Hendrik
Dutchmodern creative variant of Zaire
African-Americanred
ScottishGift from God
AmericanCurrency
Americanson of Owen
Welshenduring, lasting
Italianlight of heaven
Englishfrom the bridges
Englishson of Jens (son of John)
Scandinaviansuperlative of magnus (great)
Englishgreat warrior, one who cuts down
Englishtruly brave, genuinely bold
Britishfrom Santino (little saint)
Americanplace of peace, tranquil
Americangift of the Lord
ScandinavianGod strengthens
Spanishdescendant of the dark one
IrishGod will establish
Spanishking, ruler, monarch
Americanpeople's victory
Greekmessenger, herald
Americanenthusiasm, passion
Welshson of Nicholas (via Cole)
Americanthe victorious (Arabic city name)
Americanson of Andrew (manly)
Americanbowman, archer
Americanblack gemstone
Americanfather of many nations
Arabiclittle saint
Italianlover of churches
Irishadministrator of justice
Americanhillside dweller
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