Baby Names by Meaning

A Gift; gift; Gift Abbreviation of Dorothy and a prefix in blended names; Originally a diminutive of Dorothea, Dorothy, or any name ending in -dora It has become common as a name on its own Famous bearer: William Wordsworth's daughter was known in later life...

Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, from an Old German name meaning elf counsel Was originally used for both sexes, but is now regarded as a feminine name

Necklace Victorious A Middle Ages feminine form of Nicholas which was originally a diminutive of Nicolette Famous bearers -15th Century French nun St Colette, and 20th century French writer Colette; victory of the people

Diminutive of Augusta: Majestic, grand The feminine form of Augustus; Feminine form of Gustaaf; meaning majestic dignity or venerable, originally given to female relatives of Roman emperors Famous bearer: British King George III's mother was named Augusta...

Variant of Aldo: Originally an Old German name meaning old Popular in Italy and among North American families of Italian descent Aldo was an 8th century saint Old or wise

Diminutive of Rusell: Red Russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair Also a form of Rufus: Red-haired; Form of Rufus: Red-haired

God is my strength; Man originally coming from Gabium or Gabio

from the new farmland; New town; New village; Variant of Nevil: From the new village Originally a surname, since the late 19th century has been used occasionally as a first name Famous Bearers: novelist Nevil Shute

Variant of Albreda: Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, from an Old German name meaning elf counsel Was originally used for both sexes, but is now regarded as a feminine name

dedicated to god; Queen Elizabeth II; Variant of Elizabeth,, meaning my god is bountiful, or god of plenty, originally derived from a central and eastern European name; Variant of Elizabeth: From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is...

Diminutive of Lancelot: Servant God-like; 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' The like to Proteus; Variant of Lance: Land (from Old German) The short form of the name Lancelot (which incidentally was derived originally from the name Lance!) Therefore, this name is the...

From the cleared meadow; the king; The King (from 'le roi') Originally a surname, it is now more common as a first name

handsome Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-; Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular...

handsome Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-; Handsome One; Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest...

Originally the ancient duchy of Bretagne in France Celtic Bretons emigrated from France to become the Bretons of England

Originally the ancient duchy of Bretagne in France Celtic Bretons emigrated from France to become the Bretons of England

meaning majestic dignity or venerable, originally given to female relatives of Roman emperors; The feminine form of Augustine; Variant of Augusta: Majestic, grand The feminine form of Augustus

From Britain; Originally the ancient duchy of Bretagne in France Celtic Bretons emigrated from France to become the Bretons of England

Abbreviation of Alexander 'defender of mankind'; Diminutive of Alexander: Defender of men; Form of Alexander; Originally a diminutive of Alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, Alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because...

Fair; handsome Famous Bearer: US actor Alan Alda; handsome, cheerful, noble; Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and...

Gift; Variant of Dora: Originally a diminutive of Dorothea, Dorothy, or any name ending in -dora It has become common as a name on its own Famous bearer: William Wordsworth's daughter was known in later life as Dora

A, Augustina, Augustine, or Augustus; A diminutive of Augusta, Augustina, Augustine, or Augustus; Diminutive of Augusta: Majestic, grand The feminine form of Augustus; Diminutive of Augustina: The feminine form of Augustine; meaning majestic dignity or...

Nobility; strength; Variant of Audrey: Originally a diminutive of Etheidreda from the 16th century

Variant of Dora: Originally a diminutive of Dorothea, Dorothy, or any name ending in -dora It has become common as a name on its own Famous bearer: William Wordsworth's daughter was known in later life as Dora; Variant of Doris meaning gift Famous bearer: In...

Feminine form of Augustus: Introduced to Britian by the Hanoverians in the early 18th century, became popular until the beginning of the 20th century; Majestic, grand The feminine form of Augustus; meaning majestic dignity or venerable, originally given to...

Originally the ancient duchy of Bretagne in France Celtic Bretons emigrated from France to become the Bretons of England

A Musical Instrument; a musical instrument, intelligence; Far-sighted; Lute, Melodious; Originally a diminutive used for names ending in -bina, like Albina, Columbina, and Robina, now frequently used as an independent name

From Gaete; The person who originally comes from Gaeta, Italy

From Britain; from England, strong, industrious; Originally the ancient duchy of Bretagne in France Celtic Bretons emigrated from France to become the Bretons of England

Illustrious; Noble; Of utmost strength; Originally spelt; Son of Arya