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strong-willed warrior
Irishmotion, wandering
Hebrewolive tree
Englishdivine gift
Englishhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishgift of Yahweh
Spanishthe Lord is my God
Hebrewassociated with, united
Hebrewstrong, powerful
Jewishfrom Sebastia
Englishfortunate, prosperous
Jewishson of Hudd
Americanman from Lucania
Italianlion-hearted, brave
Englishthe Lord is my God
GreekSaint James
Spanishyouthful, downy-bearded
Latinman from Lucania
Greekindependent thinker, non-conformist
Americansoldier, warrior
EnglishHe will laugh; laughter
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel ap...
EnglishOne who transports goods by cart; cart driver
EnglishFrom the English surname 'son of the grieve (es...
EnglishFrom the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low ...
Englishfree man
Englishcitizen of Rome, Roman
Latinthe Lord heals
Hebrewmay God strengthen
Hebrewsupplanter
Brazilian Portugueseblessed
Englishwayside land, roadside settlement
Americanone who lives near a brook
Americanhandsome, beautiful
Americanwestern farmstead, western settlement
Americanlittle red-haired one
Irishlake colony, settlement by the pool
Americanruler of the estate
Italiansea
Hawaiianfather of peace
Swedishgift of God
Englishof the forest
Englishcloth walker, one who treads cloth
Englishbrave as a lion
Italianbrave boar
Englishwho is like God?
Englishgreat, magnificent
Englishstranger, foreigner
Irishascended, high
HebrewGod will uplift, exalt
Hebrewlight, illumination
Croatianprince, commander
ArabicGod is gracious (via Jack, from John)
Americanfrom the coal settlement or dark town
Englishsoldier, merciful
Englishto carry, to endure
Greekfrom the eastern homestead
Englishbear, bear-like strength
Englishnoble, mighty of God
Hebrewmaster, conqueror
Englishto prevail, to win
Frenchflowing body of water, stream
Englishindustrious, striving
Italianshort form of Jason, the healer
Americanone who shoots with a bow and arrow
Englishcrowned with laurel, symbol of victory
Italianson of James
Americantruth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faith...
Englishsoldier, merciful
Englishfarmer, earthworker
Englishbattle, companion
Americandove
Englishson of the grey-haired one
Englishgravelly homestead
Scottishman of prayer
Irishsawyer, lumber worker
Englishtreasurer, keeper of treasure
Englishmounted warrior, horseman
Englishgift of God
Italianbrave, lion-hearted
Englishbeloved, may God protect
Spanishfortified hill
Englishson of Brice, the speckled one
Englishmessenger of God
Hebrewmy God is the Lord, from Elijah
Englishhighest point, citadel of Jerusalem
Hebrewson of Stephen, crown bearer
Americanpraised, he will be praised
Englishstory to be read, remarkable person
Americangift of God, gift of Yahweh
Spanishhedge dweller, from the enclosure
Englishblack gemstone; jet
AmericanJehovah is God; the Lord is my God
Englishunity; the best; one
Americanfrom the brook
Englishhomestead by a stream
Americanhealer
Americanstrength, grace
African Americanadvice, counsel
Americanfree man
Englishhappy, fortunate
Englishking's town
Americanpraised, thankful
HebrewMack's spring, great stream
Scottishrich, powerful
Dutchbear strength, brave as a bear
Englishwinding valley
Americanfair, white, bright
Irishanointed one
Americanlord, master
Americanround hill
Americancheerful, pleasant
Americanvictory of the people
Italiandefender of the people
EnglishGod's spear
Englishcolt herder, horse keeper
Americanbreath, vapor, impermanence
EnglishGod has healed
Spanishstrong lord, powerful chief
WelshGod apportions, assigned by God
Hebrewred king, famous ruler
Irishstrong, firm, enduring
Americangracious, dear, beloved
Czechmy messenger, my angel
AmericanLord
Americanfamous warrior, renowned in battle
Frenchmy God is Yahweh
Spanishthe victorious, the conqueror
Americanpriest
Jewish Americanat the ash tree
Americanlittle battle
Scottishbattle worthy
Englishone who transports goods by cart
Americanbeauty, grace, excellence
Arabicgroup, team, company of people
Americanhe has heard, God has heard
EnglishGod is my strength
Jewishsun, throne
Persianlittle seal
Irishnarrow road, path
Englishpark, game preserve
Englishelm grove
Scottishson of Emery
Englishruler of the army
Englishbenevolent, kind
Welshwealth, fortune, prosperity
Germandark red, crimson
Americanfrisky, energetic youth
Americanfrom Attica, man of Athens
EnglishGod is good; Yahweh is good
Germandeep valley; hollow valley
Americanholy person; one recognized for virtue and clos...
Americanpilgrim to Rome; from Rome
Italiansettlement of the raven's people; raven-town
Americanpeace town; settlement of peace
Americanfair-haired hero; white warrior
Scottishrejoice, healer
Americanwarrior, brave one
Hawaiianhollow (place)
Americanbane, destruction (war god)
Greekhome ruler
Dutchriver, great river
African-Americanred-haired, ruddy complexion
ScottishGift from God
AmericanCurrency
Americanson of Owen
Welshenduring, lasting
Italianrising in the sky, boundary
Englishfrom the bridges
Englishson of Jens (son of John)
Scandinaviangreatest, largest
Englishgreat warrior, one who cuts down
Englishtruly brave, genuinely bold
Britishson, young boy
Americanplace of peace, tranquil
Americangift of God, gift of Yahweh
ScandinavianGod strengthens
Spanishdescendant of the dark one
IrishGod will establish
Spanishking, ruler, monarch
Americanvictory of the people
Greekmessenger, herald
Americanenthusiasm, passion
Welshson of Cole
Americanthe victorious (Arabic city name)
Americanson of Andrew (manly)
Americanbowman, archer
Americanblack gemstone
Americanfather of many nations
Arabiclittle saint
Italianlover of churches
Irishone who bails, deliverer
Americanone who lives near a riverbank
Englishassociated with the church
Irishnoble, illustrious
Irishland where rye grows
Englishlittle star
Englishinvented name, possibly evoking sky
Americanone who lives near the wells or springs
Englishdefender of men
EnglishGod of the people
Hebrewtitle of honor, great one
Romanvisitation, divine gift
Basquemoonlight, of the moon
African Americanfree man, freeholder of land
Americanhunter, one who hunts
Americankeeper of horses, horse servant
Americanfriend of God (theological)
Arabicmodern American invented name
Americanson of marsh-dwellers
Americanlion
Hebrewfrom Reims
Frenchroyal son; prince
Englishmind, spirit, heart
Germanicwine stone
Englishdweller near the woods
Englishfavored by the gods
Latintortoise (alternative Japanese reading)
Japaneseoak tree meadow
Englishwarrior's town
Americangift of God, praise
Spanishwise person
Englishstrength, manly beauty
Americanson of Lawrence
Englishancient, enduring
Irishman of peace
Hebrewdivine healer
Italianruler of the home
Americancomforted by God
Hebrewkingly, of royal blood
Americanking, master
Arabicmy God is Yahweh
Hebrewbattle, warrior
IrishChristmas, born on Christmas
Frenchfamous warrior
Englishson of Benedict/Benjamin
Englishclerk, scribe, secretary
Englishone who mills grain
Englishlittle dark one
Irishsouthern settlement, south farm
Englishof Mars, dedicated to Mars
Spanishlittle red one (from red hair)
Irishbeauty, adornment, grace
ArabicGod is salvation, Yahweh saves
Spanishthunder and lightning
Japaneseto live, to dwell
Scandinavianstrong, healthy
Italianfrom Rome, the Eternal City
Italianstrife, war
Irishrich spear, lucky warrior
Englishflame of God
Jewishson of the king
Englishstrife, war
Irishfriend, companion
Native Americanson of Kyle
Americandelight, luxury
Englishbold counsel
Germanhealed by God
African-Americangift of Yahweh
Germanriver that swallows all rivers
Africanhealer, physician
HebrewGod will add, God will increase
Arabicbattle
Scottishroyal ruler
Englishdivine inspiration, fury, frenzy
Norsefamous ruler
Spanishlight, illumination
Englishfrom the green valley
Americanof the forest, wood-dweller
EnglishGod strengthens, Yahweh is my strength
Jewishson of the fair one
Irishmasterless samurai
Japanesefearless, not cowardly
Americanson of
Scottishlion man
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