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olive tree
Englishstrong-willed warrior
Irishmotion, wandering
Hebrewolive tree
Englishwork, industriousness
Englishdivine gift
Englishhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishgift of Yahweh
Spanishwished for child
Englishthe Lord is my God
Hebrewyoung ceremonial attendant, helper to the priest
Spanishassociated with, united
Hebrewharp player, harper
Englishmoon
Latinstrong, powerful
Jewishfrom Sebastia
Englishcompassion, sympathy
Englishviolet color, purple
Englishdawn
Englishdaughter of the sun
Jewishhazel tree
Englishfortunate, prosperous
Jewishbright, shining light
Englishwoman of honor
Irishson of Hudd
Americanman from Lucania
ItalianGod is gracious
Italianlion-hearted, brave
Englishthe Lord is my God
Greekair, song, melody
Italianbright red color
Englishweaver, one who weaves
GreekSaint James
Spanishyouthful, downy-bearded
Latingracious, dear, beloved
Slavicman from Lucania
Greeklight, illumination
Englishisland
Scottishivy plant, climbing vine
Englishindependent thinker, non-conformist
Americansoldier, warrior
Englishnight, dark beauty
Arabicbright, shining light
EnglishNew
EnglishHe will laugh; laughter
EnglishFrom Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a na...
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel ap...
EnglishRival; to emulate; eager
Italianbeautiful, lovely
EnglishOne who transports goods by cart; cart driver
EnglishBright, shining light; torch
Italianworthy, powerful
ItalianFrom the English surname 'son of the grieve (es...
EnglishStar
ItalianFrom the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low ...
EnglishFrom the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah...
Englishfree man
Englishcitizen of Rome, Roman
Latinthe Lord heals
Hebrewmay God strengthen
Hebrewlily flower, pure
Englishsupplanter
Brazilian Portuguesemay God add children
Frenchdiminutive of Sarah
Englishnoble, nobility, of noble kind
Frenchblessed
Englishplace name: town in Scotland
Scottishnoble, of noble kind
Englishred, ruby-colored
Englishfamous warrior
Frenchwayside land, roadside settlement
Americanroyal child of heaven
Hawaiianone who lives near a brook
Americanhandsome, beautiful
Americanoak tree
Turkishindustrious, brave
Americanwestern farmstead, western settlement
Americanlittle red-haired one
Irishrainbow
Greekdelight, pleasure
Hebrewlake colony, settlement by the pool
Americanruler of the estate
Italianshe who intoxicates
Irishsea
Hawaiianthe daisy flower
Englishalive, lively
Englishfather of peace
Swedishlily flower
Spanishgift of God
Englishfrom the boar meadow
Englishof the forest
Englishnoble strength
Englishcloth walker, one who treads cloth
Englishnight
Englishbrave as a lion
Italianking's meadow
Englishbrave boar
Englishstrength, work
Englishwho is like God?
Englishgreat, magnificent
EnglishGod will increase
Englishugly head (from ceann donn)
Irishstranger, foreigner
Irishsharp, keen, praise
Greeksong, tune, music
Englishascended, high
Hebrewascending, going up
ArabicGod will uplift, exalt
Hebrewlight, illumination
Croatianprince, commander
ArabicGod is gracious (via Jack, from John)
Americanwisdom, intelligence, reason
Irishbeautiful one, noble
Englishlight, illumination
Italianfrom the coal settlement or dark town
Englishsoldier, merciful
Englishchief, royalty
Caribbeanto carry, to endure
Greekmaiden
Englishfrom the eastern homestead
Englishone who tends an enclosed land
Englishbear, bear-like strength
Englishnoble, mighty of God
Hebrewfarmer, earth worker
Englishmaster, conqueror
Englishyouth-producing, ever-young
Englishto prevail, to win
Frenchflowing body of water, stream
Englishsublime, high, exalted
Arabicindustrious, striving
Italianshort form of Jason, the healer
Americanmeadow covered in heather
Englishone who shoots with a bow and arrow
Englishtype of red or pink flowering plant
Englishcrowned with laurel, symbol of victory
Italianson of James
Americanmy God is abundance
Englishtruth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faith...
Englishpearl
Englishsoldier, merciful
Englisheternal, immortal
Africanof the Caecilian family (Roman gens)
Englishfarmer, earthworker
Englishbattle, companion
Americanpearl
Frenchdove
Englishson of the grey-haired one
Englishpure
Spanishgravelly homestead
Scottishyouthful, downy
Frenchstar
Hebrewman of prayer
Irishsawyer, lumber worker
Englishtreasurer, keeper of treasure
Englishmounted warrior, horseman
Englishshelter, refuge
Dutchbright, beautiful
Russiancommander, leader
Arabicember, smoldering remnant
Englishgift of God
Italianflower named for botanist Pierre Magnol
Englishreddish-brown earth pigment
Englishfree man
EnglishGod has answered me
Hebrewbrave, lion-hearted
Englishheroine of God
Frenchbeloved, may God protect
Spanishwise, the herb sage
Englishfortified hill
Englishoarsman, rower
Frenchson of Brice, the speckled one
Englishmeadow of the wren, small bird meadow
Englishmessenger of God
Hebrewthe royal/divine one (lani = heaven/royalty)
Hawaiianmy God is the Lord, from Elijah
Englishson of Emery, brave and powerful
Americanhighest point, citadel of Jerusalem
Hebrewyoung, vital
Englishwarrior, raider
Irishson of Emery, brave and powerful
Americanson of Stephen, crown bearer
AmericanGod is my oath
Scottishpraised, he will be praised
Englishoak tree, pool
Americanstory to be read, remarkable person
Americanoak tree clearing
Englishpale meadow
Englishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
Spanishnoblewoman, lady
Norsehedge dweller, from the enclosure
Englishstrength, valor
Italianblack gemstone; jet
AmericanAryan, noble people
Indiannoble, nobility
AmericanJehovah is God; the Lord is my God
Englishwild boar meadow
Americanunity; the best; one
Americantribe woman; woman of the people
Frenchfrom the brook
Englishhomestead by a stream
Americannight rain
Japanesehealer
Americanolive tree
Englishstrength, grace
African Americanvision of beauty
Englishone who listens
Spanishadvice, counsel
Americangood angel
Frenchfree man
Englishbeautiful, lovely
Americanlittle rose
Frenchhappy, fortunate
Englishking's town
Americanorange tree
Hawaiianpraised, thankful
Hebrewnight
Hebrewearth
GreekMack's spring, great stream
Scottishbright, radiant, shining
Greekrich, powerful
Dutchalive, living
Frenchgracious, dear, beloved
Americanbear strength, brave as a bear
Englishweary
Italianardor, enthusiasm, fire
Welshlaurel tree
Englishgrace, favor
Englishwinding valley
Americannoble, nobility
Englishnoble kind
Englishlion of God
Englishsouth farm
Americanfair, white, bright
Irishheavenly, of the sky
Frenchperson from Scotland
Americanshelter, sanctuary
Americangem, precious stone
Englishanointed one
AmericanTate's homestead
Americanyielding to prayer, easily entreated
Englishlord, master
Americandivine play
Englishround hill
Americancrown, garland
Americancheerful, pleasant
Americanglory, elevation (from mountain name)
Spanishvictory of the people
Italiansmall bird (the wren)
Englishflowing body of water
Americandefender of the people
EnglishGod's spear
Englisha day's journey, voyage
Americancolt herder, horse keeper
Americannoble, nobility
Americanbreath, vapor, impermanence
Englishlovable, dear
EnglishGod has healed
Spanishstrong lord, powerful chief
Welshhonor, honorable
Irishwoodland clearing by a church
AmericanGod apportions, assigned by God
Hebrewmy dream
Americanfaith
Russianred king, famous ruler
Irishstrong, firm, enduring
Americanburnt meadow, charred clearing
Americanwinner, one who attains
Arabicsailor, one who sails
Americangracious, dear, beloved
Czechmy messenger, my angel
Americanpriceless, beyond price
Italianblooming flower, radiance
ArabicCattleya orchid flower
AmericanLord
Americanlover, sweetheart
Americanfamous warrior, renowned in battle
Frenchmy God is Yahweh
Spanishthe victorious, the conqueror
Americanyoung ceremonial attendant
Frenchpriest
Jewish Americanflower named for botanist Anders Dahl
Englishat the ash tree
Americanheavenly, royal
Hawaiianlittle battle
Scottishlittle ruler, impulsive one
Irishbattle worthy
Englishone who transports goods by cart
Americangrace, favor
Englishbeauty, grace, excellence
Arabicgroup, team, company of people
Americanwished-for child
Jewishhe has heard, God has heard
Englishmotion, wandering
HebrewGod is my strength
Jewishsun, throne
Persianpearl
Scottishof the night, night monster
Hebrewlittle seal
Irishson of Colin, victory of the people
Irishpilgrim, palm-bearer
Englishpeaceful, tranquil place
Hebrewnarrow road, path
Englishhelp, aid
Greekmy God has answered
Hebrewpark, game preserve
Englishelm grove
Scottishaspen tree
Englishlittle red one
Irishnight, dark beauty
ArabicGod is gracious
ItalianGod is gracious
Englishson of Emery
Englishblooming, thriving
Hebrewnoble kind, of noble birth
Englishruler of the army
Englishbenevolent, kind
Welshlight, illumination
Frenchwealth, fortune, prosperity
Germanheavenly sea, royal waters
Hawaiiandark red, crimson
Americanfrisky, energetic youth
Americanbeautiful, good, fine
East Africanfrom Attica, man of Athens
Englishfrom Milan; from the middle plain
Italianto praise; to exalt
AmericanGod is good; Yahweh is good
Germandeep valley; hollow valley
Americandefender of men; protector
Italianholy person; one recognized for virtue and clos...
Americanyouthful; Jove's child
Englishpilgrim to Rome; from Rome
Italianlife; living; breath
Englishlove; beloved
Latin Americanred king; red-haired ruler
Irishpleasant wood; meadow near a lake
Americansettlement of the raven's people; raven-town
Americanpeace town; settlement of peace
Americanweary; tired
Americanfair-haired hero; white warrior
Scottishlight, illumination
Italianrejoice, healer
Americanwarrior, brave one
Hawaiianhollow (place)
Americanrock hill, rocky mound
Englisheighth
Romanblack, the dark one
Hindubane, destruction (war god)
Greekhome ruler
Dutchstrength, builder
Africanwoodcutter, one who saws wood
Englishpearl
Englishriver, great river
African-Americanred-haired, ruddy complexion
ScottishGift from God
AmericanHonest, truthful
ArabicCurrency
Americangrace (diminutive of Anna)
Russianson of Owen
Welsha day's travel, voyage
Americanenduring, lasting
Italianfree-born, noble
Italiangrassy field, open pasture
Englishhigh chief, heavenly chief
Hawaiianrising in the sky, boundary
Englishfrom the bridges
Englishcalm, peaceful
Hawaiianson of Jens (son of John)
Scandinavianhome strength, brave power
Americangreatest, largest
Englishheavenly, of the sky
Hawaiiangreat warrior, one who cuts down
Englishtruly brave, genuinely bold
Britishgolden, the golden one
Italianson, young boy
Americandark blue, naval fleet
Americanplace of peace, tranquil
Americanpoppy flower
Englishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
ScandinavianGod strengthens
Spanishroyalty, of noble rank
Hawaiiandescendant of the dark one
Irishnoble, of noble birth
ItalianGod will establish
Spanishlion of God
Hebrewking, ruler, monarch
Americanbeloved, esteemed
Englishvictory of the people
Greekmessenger, herald
Americanyouthful, downy-haired
Spanishgoddess, divine
Greekenthusiasm, passion
Welshsmall bird (wren)
Americanson of Cole
Americanfrom the city of London
Americanthe victorious (Arabic city name)
Americanfrom the River Severn (Sabrina Fluvius)
Englishson of Andrew (manly)
Americanbowman, archer
Americanblack gemstone
Americanazalea flower
Americanforest, wood
Frenchfather of many nations
Arabicsublime, exalted
Arabicfriend, companion
Hebrewlittle saint
Italianlover of churches
IrishGod is my light
Englishwhite hero
Scottishone who bails, deliverer
Americanalive, full of life
Italianone who lives near a riverbank
Englishassociated with the church
Irishforeign riches
Frenchnight, dark beauty
Arabicnoble, illustrious
Irishcheerful, bright like the sun
Englishland where rye grows
Englishlittle star
EnglishGod is my strength
Americanlight
Slavicinvented name, possibly evoking sky
Americangoddess of the moon and weaving
Mexicanone who lives near the wells or springs
Englishdefender of men
Englishfrom France, free one
Englishwonderful, admirable
Slavichome ruler, estate ruler
EnglishGod of the people
Hebrewdivinely beautiful, god's beloved
Scandinavianhill, mound
Welshtitle of honor, great one
Romanvisitation, divine gift
Basquethe winter season
Englishhalo of the moon, moonlight
Turkishmoonlight, of the moon
African Americanfree man, freeholder of land
Americanlittle hollow, low-lying meadow
Scottishhunter, one who hunts
Americankeeper of horses, horse servant
Americanfair bow, white arc
Welshfriend of God (theological)
Arabicgrace, favor
Russiansettlement by the leek garden
Americanmodern American invented name
Americanhare's meadow, hare clearing
Americanfree man, strong
Americanson of marsh-dwellers
Americanvictory of the people
Frenchlion
Hebrewfrom Reims
Frenchmurmuring rock on the Rhine
Germanroyal son; prince
Englishivory white
EnglishGod has answered
Hebrewmind, spirit, heart
Germanicwine stone
Englishdweller near the woods
Englishelf ruler
Englishfavored by the gods
Latintortoise (alternative Japanese reading)
Japanesemighty in battle
Germanicoak tree meadow
Englishwarrior's town
Americangift of God, praise
Spanishshining light, bright one
Englishwise person
Englishthe winter season
Americanstrength, manly beauty
Americanson of Lawrence
Englishancient, enduring
Irishman of peace
Hebrewdark red, crimson
Americandivine healer
Italianresolute protector
Englishruler of the home
Americancomforted by God
Hebrewgraceful waterfall
Americankingly, of royal blood
Americanpeaceful, complete
Hebrewking, master
Arabicmy God is Yahweh
Hebrewgift of God
Greekbattle, warrior
Irishfamous in battle
Spanishrule, sovereignty
AmericanChristmas, born on Christmas
Frenchflourishing, prosperous
Englishfamous warrior
Englishson of Benedict/Benjamin
Englishclerk, scribe, secretary
Englishone who mills grain
Englishpure, unsullied
Spanishblooming flower, radiance
Americanbeautiful, attractive, pleasant
Scottishlittle dark one
Irishhappiness, delight, rejoicing
Englishsouthern settlement, south farm
Englishhazel wood clearing (interpretive)
Americanof Mars, dedicated to Mars
Spanishmy princess, my noblewoman
Hebrewlittle red one (from red hair)
Irishelm tree
Cornishbeauty, adornment, grace
Arabicwise, knowing
AmericanGod is salvation, Yahweh saves
Spanishthunder and lightning
Japaneseprecious gemstone
Englishnoble, kind
Americanchampion, one who attains
African-Americanto live, to dwell
Scandinavianstrong, healthy
Italianwhole, universal
Englishfrom Rome, the Eternal City
Italianmurmuring rock, ambush rock
Germannoble, kind (derived)
Latin Americanlittle ruler, impulsive one
Irishmother, great one
Greekstrife, war
Irishrich spear, lucky warrior
Englishcaring, solicitude
African-Americanoath of God
Germanflame of God
Jewishson of the king
Englishstrife, war
Irishcommander
Arabicfriend, companion
Native Americanson of Kyle
Americandivine grace
Americandelight, luxury
Englishbold counsel
Germanwoodland clearing
Americanhealed by God
African-Americanvirgins, maidens
Arabicgift of Yahweh
Germannourishing, kind
Latinriver that swallows all rivers
Africanhealer, physician
Hebrewsea warrior
IrishGod will add, God will increase
Arabicmild, merciful, gentle
Frenchbattle
Scottishshe, her
Frenchroyal ruler
Englishdivine inspiration, fury, frenzy
Norselyre, musical instrument
Englishfamous ruler
Spanishlight, illumination
Englishfrom the green valley
Americanof the forest, wood-dweller
Englishlioness
Englishbright red, vivid crimson
EnglishGod strengthens, Yahweh is my strength
Jewishmaiden, young woman
Englishson of the fair one
Irishmasterless samurai
Japanesebeautiful
Americanfearless, not cowardly
Americanbeautiful voice
Greekson of
Scottishlion man
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