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THE MEANING OF ENGLISH NAMES

What do English Boys' Names Mean?

Here is fairly comprehensive list of first (Christian) names used in the English-speaking world (Great Britain, the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding out what their own name means.

Top 10 English names

A - C  /  D - F  /  G - I  / J - L  /  M - O  /  P - R  /  S - U  /  V - Z

 

Maddox Beneficient
Magnus Great
Malcolm Royal Blood
Melvin Servant
Marcus Warlike
Mark, Marc Variant of Marcus
Marlon Falcon
Martin Warlike
Marvin Sea
Matthew Gift of the Lord
Maurice Dark Skin
Max, Maxwell Great
Medwin Powerful Friend
Melville Form of Malvin
Merlin Bird
Michael Like God
Milburn Residence Name
Miles Soldier
Monroe A Wheeler
Montague Residence Name
Montgomery Mountain
Morgan From the Sea's Edge
Morris Moorish
Morton From the Farm or Moor
Murray Seaman
Nathaniel, Nathan Gift of God
Neal Champion
Neville New Town
Nicholas People Triumph
Nigel Black
Noel To be Born
Norman Norseman
Norris Caretaker
Olaf Relic
Olin Holly
Oliver Olive Tree
Orson Like the Bear
Oscar Spear of God
Oswald Of God-Like Power
Otis Hears Well
Owen Well-Born

  

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