jocatchi's Personal Name List

Either a variant of Abel, or from the English word able, "having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something", ultimately from Latin habere "to hold".

From the English word abstinence, referring to the act of abstaining from sin. This name was used by the Puritans.

From the English word, ultimately from Latin abundantia "fullness, plenty". This name was used in the 17th century by Puritans, referring to the abundance of God's blessings.

Referring to being accepted into the Kingdom of God.

Late Middle English via Old French from Latin adorare ‘to worship’, from ad- ‘to’ + orare ‘speak, pray’.

Latinized form of Greek Αἰθήρ (Aither) meaning "ether, heaven", derived from αἴθω (aitho) meaning "to burn, to ignite". In Greek mythology this was the name of the god of the upper sky.

From the English word Affinity.

Derived from Greek ἀγάπη (agape) meaning "love". This name was borne by at least two early saints.

One of the rarer virtue names introduced by the Puritans, referring to Jesus' agony in the garden of Gethsemane.

From Arabic عِيد (ʿīd) meaning "festival, holiday, feast".

From the English word "alchemy" referring to "the causing of any sort of mysterious sudden transmutation" or "the ancient search for a universal panacea, and of the philosopher's stone, that eventually developed into chemistry".

Low German and Dutch form of Athalhart.

From the name of a 1996 Chanel perfume, derived from the English word allure (which also has French roots) meaning "fascination, charm, appeal".

Late Latin name meaning "lovable". Saint Amabilis was a 5th-century priest in Riom, central France.

From the word ameliorate, which means "to make something better."

From the English word meaning "friendship", ultimately deriving from Latin amicitia.

from the word amnesty.

Name of the fictional character Ananthema Device from the show Good Omens inspired by Terry Pratchett Neil Gaiman's book. The name is derived from the word meaning "someone who is disliked" or "a curse by a pope or minister of the church", which makes sense as the character is an occultist.

From the English word anger meaning "a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility", given in reference to the wrath of God.

King of Ireland and father to Iseult, beloved of Tristan. Demanding tribute from Cornwall, Anguish sends his brother-in-law, Morholt, to enforce the tribute in single combat with the Cornish champion (Celtic tribes often settled disputes by a battle of champions rather than field combat. In fact, they extol it's virtues in works such as the 'Tain bo Culainge'). Accepting the challenge, Tristan slays Morhalt.
Anguish is Angus or Aengus in Irish. A King Angus ruled in Munster towards the end of the fifth century. Emigrants from this part of Eire had been settling and founding colonies in Wales and southwest England and this may be the root of the tribute story- an attempt by the Irish for regional dominance.

From the English word anthem, "a rousing or uplifting song", ultimately from the Greek ἀντίφωνα (antíphōna), a call and response style of singing.

Possibly a variant of Archana or from the English word "arcana" meaning "specialized knowledge that is mysterious to the uninitiated; mysteries or deep sercrets; elixirs". From the Latin arcanum 'secret'.

From the English word armistice meaning "truce, ceasefire", ultimately derived from Latin arma "arms" and -stitium "stoppage". This is the name of a character on the HBO series 'Westworld'.

Probably a spelling variant of Arsen. It coincides with the English word arson meaning "the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property".

Short form of Arthur.

Late 16th century from French athéisme, from Greek atheos, from a- ‘without’ + theos ‘god’.

German, Polish, Scandinavian and Catalan form of Augustus. This was the name of three Polish kings.

As an English name it can also derive from the month of August, which was named for the Roman emperor Augustus.

From the English word, ultimately from the late Latin bannire "to proclaim". Used by My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way and Mindless Self Indulgence bassist Lyn-Z for their daughter.

The name of the character in the Australian Cartoon "Bluey".
Bandit is a secondary character and the mate/husband of Chilli, Bluey and Bingo’s father, Uncle Stripe’s older brother and Socks and Muffin‘s uncle.

Short form of names that contain the element bann meaning "ban" or else a short form of names containing the element barn / bern "bear".
This name was in use mainly during the 1500s and 1600s.

Short form of Barbara.

From the English word beautiful, ultimately from Latin bellus "beautiful, fine".

From the English word "beauty", ultimately derived from Latin bellus, "beautiful". See also Belle and Bella.

Late Old English belȳfan, belēfan, alteration of gelēfan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geloven and German glauben, also to lief.

From the English word, ultimately from Latin bene volent "well wishing".

From the English word bless meaning "to consecrate or confer divine favor upon".

From the English word blessing, of Old English origin. This name is most common in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa.

Used by author Suzanne Collins in her novel 'Catching Fire' for District Seven's male Quarter Quell tribute, likely given in reference to the English word for plant disease. It may ultimately come from Old English blæce/blæcðu, a skin condition, or from Old Norse blikna, meaning "to become pale".

Transferred use of the surname Bliss or from Old English blīths, bliss, of Germanic origin; related to blithe. See also Blythe.

From the English word "bravery" meaning "being Brave, a brave act".

From the English word meaning "bold, shameless, obvious" or "made of brass, of brass colour".

From the English word "breeze" referring to "a light, gentle wind". From the Dutch bries 'breeze', from the Eastern Frisian brîse 'breeze', from brisen 'to blow fresh and strong'.

Variant of Brighton, or from the English word brighten meaning "to become or make bright or brighter, to become more cheerful".

Possibly from the English word brilliant meaning "(of light or color) very bright and radiant".

From the English word meaning "friend". It probably originated as a nursery form of the word brother.

Possibly derived from the English surname Burdine. A famous bearer of this name is Burdine Maxwell from the Bratz TV series which ran from 2005 to 2008. Could also come from the English word burden which relates to how Burdine Maxwell places hardship onto the protagonists.

Diminutive of Elizabeth influenced by the spelling of the English word busy. A known bearer is American actress Busy Phillips (1975-).

From an English word meaning "rhythm, flow". It has been in use only since the 20th century.

From the English word calamity.

Meaning, "to summon." Referring to the calling to the work of God.

From the English word, ultimately from Latin capabilis "able to take, able to understand".

From the English word meaning "impulse", ultimately (via French) from Italian capriccio.

Directly taken from the English word caress meaning "an act or expression of kindness or affection" or a nickname for Cassandra. This was a prominent character on the TV show "Dynasty" who appeared on the show in 1986. That year 69 girls named Caress were born in the US.

Derived from the English word for a waterfall, ultimately from Latin cadere "to fall".

From the English word champion, meaning "winner".

From the English word champion.

Originally a diminutive of Chauncey. It is now usually given in reference to the English word chance meaning "luck, fortune" (ultimately derived from Latin cadens "falling").

From the English word meaning "gaping void," ultimately from the Greek khaos "abyss, that which gapes wide open, is vast and empty." In Hesiod's 'Theogeny,' Chaos is the primeval emptiness of the Universe, who gave birth to Gaea (Mother Earth), Tartarus (embodiment of the underworld), Eros (god of love), Erebus (embodiment of silence), and Nyx (embodiment of night).

From the English word meaning "personal magnetism", ultimately derived from Greek χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness".

From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved". Caritas was in use as a Roman Christian name. The English name Charity came into use among the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation. It is currently most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.

From the English word charm meaning "the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration". This name was used by Australian Olympic swimmer and YouTuber Justin Norris for his daughter born 2019.

From the English word chastity, which is ultimately from Latin castus "pure". It was borne by the child of Sonny Bono and Cher, which probably led to the name's increase in popularity during the 1970s.

From the English word cheer, referring to a feeling of happiness, or a shout of joy or encouragement. Ultimately derived via Old French chiere from Late Latin cara "head".

From the English word cheerful meaning "feeling or showing happiness".

From the English word meaning "to treasure".

Either from Chip or from the English word chipper.

From the English word, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ǵews- "to choose".

From the word referring to the pupa of a butterfly or moth or the cocoon where the pupa is enclosed inside, derived via Latin from Ancient Greek χρυσαλλίς (khrusallís), from χρυσός (khrusós) meaning "gold."

A My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic villain bears this name.

Simply means "clarity, lucidity" from the English word, ultimately from Latin clarus "clear".

Medieval variant of Clemence. It can also simply mean "clemency, mercy" from the English word, ultimately from Latin clemens "merciful".

From the English word clever.

From the English word comfort, ultimately from Latin confortare "to strengthen greatly", a derivative of fortis "strong". It was used as a given name after the Protestant Reformation. It is now most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.

Meaning, "the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust." From late Middle English, from Latin confidentia, from confidere ‘have full trust.' Referring to the confidence one may have in God.

Late Middle English from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’. Possibly referring to Hebrews 10:24, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works" or Matthew 6:28, "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin."

From the Late Latin name Constans. It was also used by the Puritans as a vocabulary name, from the English word constant.

From the English word, meaning "in a state of peaceful happiness", ultimately from Latin contentus meaning "satisfied".

Borrowing from Old French corage (French courage), from Vulgar Latin coraticum, from Latin cor (“heart”). Distantly related to cardiac (“of the heart”), which is from Greek, but from the same Proto-Indo-European root.

Archaic name from the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.

From the English word meaning "living being", ultimately deriving from Late Latin creatura. In the parish registers of 16th-century England this was used to refer to infants, both male and female, who survived birth only just long enough to be baptized. (In the case of one Creature Cheseman, she survived infancy and bore the name for the rest of her life.)

From the English word "creed" meaning "that which is believed, a set of beliefs, particularly religious, or any set of principals adhered to; a manifesto of religious or spiritual beliefs; or the fact of believing, as in belief, faith". From the Old English credo, creda, from the Latin credo 'I believe', from credere 'to believe'.

Diminutive of If-Christ-had-not-died-for-thee-thou-hadst-been-damned. Meaning, "condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell."

From the English word "danger" meaning "liability to exposure to harm or risk; an instance or cause of liable harm; or ability to harm; someone's dominion or power to harm". From the Middle English daunger 'power, dominion, peril', ultimately derived from the Latin dominus 'lord, master'.

Its usage may be due to the popular saying 'danger is my middle name'.

Transferred use of the surname Darling, or else derived directly from the word.

Derived from the English word denoting a disposition to resist.

Means simply "delight, happiness" from the English word.

From the English word deliverance meaning "action of setting free" in physical or spiritual senses. An especially common name given in regard to the perils of child birth.

From the English word democracy, from French démocratie, via late Latin from Greek dēmokratia, from dēmos ‘the people’ + -kratia ‘power, rule’.

Referring to one's dependance on God.

Derived from Latin desidero "to long for; to wish for; to desire" (via Old French desir). This name was first used in the 16th century by the Puritans, probably with the intended meaning of "desire the Lord". It is also a diminutive or variant of Desiderata or Desiderius, etc.

Means simply "destiny, fate" from the English word, ultimately from Latin destinare "to determine", a derivative of stare "to stand". It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world only since the last half of the 20th century.

From the English word "dice", the plural of die, referring to "a polyhedron, usually a cube, with numbers or symbols on each side and used in games of chance, typically in gambling".

Meaning, "careful and persistent work or effort."

Middle English (in the sense ‘mortification by scourging oneself’) via Old French from Latin disciplina ‘instruction, knowledge’, from discipulus. Referring to Hebrews 12:11.

Used in reference to Proverbs 2:11, "Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee."

This name is derived from the word of the name meaning "eternal, heavenly, holy, godlike" (from Old French devin, which, in turn, derives from Latin divinus meaning "of a God").

From the English word "dodger" meaning "one who dodges; one who avoids, evades, or sidesteps". Traditionally a pet name, occasionally used as a given name.

In Terry Pratchett's 2012 novel 'Dodger', Dodger is the name of the main protagonist (loosely based on Dicken's Dodger). The use of the name Dodger may also be due to the popular Major League Baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (formerly the Brooklyn Dodgers), particularly after World Series wins.

From the English word dream referring to imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping or a hope or wish.

From the English word dreamer meaning "one who dreams; idler, daydreamer".

A character in 'The Underland Chronicles' by Suzanne Collins. This is a word in English, meaning "sweet and soothing", usually referring to sound.

Simply from the English word, apparently used as an English translation of Hebrew Aphrah (see Aphra) from the biblical passage: 'Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust' (Micah 1:10). According to the antiquarian William Camden, the given names Dust and Ashes were in use in the days of Queen Elizabeth I and King James VI and I. It was likely given in reference to the body returning to the earth, as in the phrase ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

Variant of Ernest influenced by the spelling of the English word earnest.

From the Greek word ἠχώ (echo) meaning "echo, reflected sound", related to ἠχή (eche) meaning "sound". In Greek mythology Echo was a nymph given a speech impediment by Hera, so that she could only repeat what others said. She fell in love with Narcissus, but her love was not returned, and she pined away until nothing remained of her except her voice.

Taken directly from the drug ecstasy.

Transferred use of the surname Elegy or from the word elegy, early 16th century from French élégie, or via Latin, from Greek elegeia, from elegos ‘mournful poem’.

Coined name based on the English word enchant.

English word meaning, "to try (to do something," or, "an effort to do or attain something." The name of an inspector featured in a series of detective novels by Colin Dexter as well as two British television shows, Inspector Morse and Endeavour.

From the English word endurance, which is ultimately of Old French origin. Known bearers of this name include the Nigerian sprinter Endurance Abinuwa (b. 1987), the Nigerian soccer player Endurance Idahor (1984-2010) and the Nigerian cricketer Endurance Ofem (b. 1982).

Menaing, "to suffer patiently." Referring to enduring the trials and tribulations of life.

From the English word energy, from French énergie, or via late Latin from Greek energeia, from en- ‘in, within’ + ergon ‘work’.

Middle English (also in the sense ‘hostility, enmity’) from Old French envie (noun), envier (verb), from Latin invidia, from invidere ‘regard maliciously, grudge’, from in- ‘into’ + videre ‘to see’.

Any transitory written or printed matter not meant to be retained or preserved. The word derives from the Greek, meaning things lasting no more than a day.

From epic (adj.) 1580s, "pertaining to or constituting a lengthy heroic poem," via French épique or directly from Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos "a word; a tale, story; promise, prophecy, proverb; poetry in heroic verse" (from PIE root *wekw- "to speak"). Extended sense of "grand, heroic" first recorded in English 1731.

Form of Epicurus used by Ben Jonson for a character in his play 'The Alchemist' (first performed 1610), perhaps taken directly from the English word epicure meaning "one who gives himself up to sensual pleasure" (literally "follower of Epicurus").

From the name of the Christian festival (January 6) that commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. It is also an English word meaning "sudden appearance" or "sudden perception", ultimately deriving from Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epiphaneia) meaning "manifestation".

From an English word (now obsolete) for "hope." The battle cry of Harry Hotspur was "Esperance en Dieu," or "hope in God," which was the motto for House Percy. The French form, Espérance, is typically found in religious texts (the word espoir is far more common).

From the English word essence, which means either "odour, scent" or else "fundamental quality". Ultimately it derives from Latin esse "to be".

From the English word eternity meaning "existence without end; infinite time", ultimately from Latin aeternitas. Use of the name has been influenced by the brand of perfume called Eternity, which was introduced by Calvin Klein in 1988.

From the English word ethereal, meaning "celestial, heavenly".

From the English word meaning "feeling of intense happiness, state of joy", originally a medical Latin term meaning "condition of feeling healthy and comfortable (especially when sick)". It comes from Greek εὐφορία (euphoria) "power of enduring easily", from εὔφορος (euphoros) "bearing well, able to endure, patient", ultimately from εὖ (eu) "good, well" and φέρω (phero) "to bear".

This name debuted in the United States baby name data in 2007, when it was given to 6 girls born in the US. Use of the name has probably been influenced by the brand of perfume called Euphoria, which was introduced by Calvin Klein in 2005, and more recently by the American television show Euphoria which premiered in 2019 (19 girls born in the United States in 2021 were named Euphoria, and 16 in 2022).

Variant of Øyvind.

This name comes from a word which can mean "a fact/observation presented in support of an assertion" or "an appearance from which inferences may be drawn." The word is derived from Old French evidence, which originates from Late Latin evidentia meaning "proof" (for Classical Latin, "distinction, vivid presentation, clearness,") stemming from Latin evidens meaning "obvious, apparent."

Simply from the English word exercise, occasionally used as a given name in early New England. The only biblical text upon which it can be based is I Timothy 4:7, "Exercise thyself rather unto godliness."

From the English word "experience", from the Latin experientia, from experīrī meaning "to try, test". A name occasionally used by Puritans.

Derived from the word for a succinct story, in prose or verse, that features animals, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature which are given human qualities, and that illustrates a moral lesson.
The word "fable" comes from the Latin fabula (a "story"), itself derived from fari ("to speak") with the -ula suffix that signifies "little".

Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Simply from the English word famous, meaning "well-known".

From the English word fancy, which means either "like, love, inclination" or "ornamental". It is derived from Middle English fantasie, which comes (via Norman French and Latin) from Greek φαίνω (phaino) meaning "to show, to appear".

Either a direct derivation of the English word fate or a diminutive of Lafayette. The latter is what led the name to being used as a majority masculine name in the 19th and 20th centuries in the United States.

From the English word favour, ultimately from Latin faveo "to favour". This name is most common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

Referring to reverance toward God. A notable bearer was Fear Brewster (1606-1634), who was one of the passengers aboard the Mayflower.

From the English word felicity meaning "happiness", which ultimately derives from Latin felicitas "good luck". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans around the 17th century. It can sometimes be used as an English form of the Latin name Felicitas. This name jumped in popularity in the United States after the premiere of the television series Felicity in 1998. It is more common in the United Kingdom.

This name was used in the novel "The Sight" for the black wolf.

The word means a very serious crime. It is unknown how or whether the name relates to the word.

From the English word fester meaning "rot, rankle". This is the name of the uncle on the Addams Family television series (1964-1966) and subsequent adaptations. The character was created by the cartoonist Charles Addams in the 1930s, though he was not named.

From the English word fidelity, ultimately from the Latin word fidelis, a derivative of fidere "to trust". This is one of the virtue names coined by the Puritans in the 17th century.

From the English word fiery, which is derived from Middle English fyr meaning "fire".

Derived from the English word “flurry”, which is used to describe a light and gentle snowfall.

Transferred use of the surname Flute.

From the English word foggy.

In the case of the Marvel character Franklin P. "Foggy" Nelson, it is supposedly a reference to his loud snoring being like a foghorn.

From the English word forever.

Meaning, "abandoned; deserted." Name given to 'bastard' children.

From the English word, meaning "courage in pain or adversity". The name of a member of Mrs Ape's choir in the Evelyn Waugh novel 'Vile Bodies'.

From the English word Fortunate, "favoured by or involving good luck; lucky."

Simply from the word fortune, ultimately from Latin fortuna, a derivative of fors "luck".

From an Old German name that referred to a member of the Germanic tribe, the Franks. The Franks settled in the regions now called France, Belgium and the Netherlands in the 3rd and 4th century. They possibly derived their tribal name from a type of spear that they used, from Proto-Germanic *frankô. From medieval times, the various forms of this name have been commonly conflated with the various forms of Francis. In modern times it is sometimes used as a short form of Francis or Franklin.

The name was brought to England by the Normans. Notable bearers include author L. Frank Baum (1856-1919), architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), and singer Frank Sinatra (1915-1998).

From Old English frēodōm, used in reference to the Biblical verse 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." The name found a resurgence in usage during the American centennial of 1876 and bicentennial of 1976.

From the English word friend meaning "a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection".

From the English word furious.

Possibly taken from the English word fury.

This name is from the English word derived from Old French futur meaning "future, to come," which is then derived from Latin futurus meaning "going to be, yet to be, the future (as a noun)." The Latin word is an irregular suppletive future participle of esse meaning "to be," which comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *bheue- meaning "to be, exist, grow, come into being."

This name is also used in most countries of Western and Southern Africa where English is one of the official languages.

Form of Gallus used to refer to the saint.

From the English word gay meaning "gay, happy". By the mid-20th century the word had acquired the additional meaning of "homosexual", and the name has subsequently dropped out of use.

From the English word generous. It is most common in Uganda.

Means "birth, origin" in Greek. This is the name of the first book of the Old Testament in the Bible. It tells of the creation of the world, the expulsion of Adam and Eve, Noah and the great flood, and the three patriarchs.

Possibly from the word "Gentle", used in the beginning of the nouns gentleman meaning "well-born man, man of good family or birth" or from gentlewoman meaning "woman of good family or breeding". It could also come from the English word gentle meaning "(of a person) mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender", "moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe".

From the English word gift, of Old Norse origin. This name is most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.

From the English word given, meaning "A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.".

From Middle English given, from Old Norse gefa (“to give”), from Proto-Germanic *gebaną (“to give”). Displaced or merged with native Middle English yiven, ȝeven, from Old English ġiefan, from the same Proto-Germanic source (compare the obsolete inherited English doublet yive).
Cognate with Scots gie (“to give”), Danish give (“to give”), Swedish giva, ge (“to give”), Icelandic gefa (“to give”), North Frisian jiw, jiiw, jeewe (“to give”), West Frisian jaan (“to give”), Low German geven (“to give”), Dutch geven (“to give”), German geben (“to give”).

Given Singuluma is a soccer player for the TP Mazembe, National Assembly F.C., Bay United F.C., Zanaco F.C., and Zambia national football team. Given was born on July 19th, 1986 in Lusaka Province.

From the English word meaning "to shine". This name was used in Suzanne Collins' popular book, 'The Hunger Games'.

A word that means "gloaming, twilight, darkness" from Middle English gloom, glom, from Old English glōm.

Probably derived from Old French gloriant meaning "boasting, glorying", or otherwise related to the Latin noun gloria meaning "glory".

In literature, Gloriant is the name of the titular character of the Middle Dutch play Gloriant (c. 1350), the author of which remains unknown.

Simply from the English word glory, ultimately from Latin gloria.

Either from the English word golden (from Old English gyldan "made of gold") or the surname Golden, originally given as a nickname to someone with blond hair. According to Dunkling & Gosling (1986): 'A use of the word as feminine first name. Several examples have been noted from late 19th-century records, and one occurrence in 1915. Modern form of the name, very rarely used, appears to be Goldie 1. Golda also found in the 1960s and 70s, presumably with reference to the former Israeli Premier, Mrs Golda Meir.'

From an English surname meaning "triangular" (from Old English gara), originally referring to someone who lived on a triangular piece of land. A famous bearer was American writer Gore Vidal (1925-2012).

From the English word, which means "spider threads spun in fields of stubble in late fall" (apparently derived from Old English gos "goose" and sumer "summer"). A fictional bearer is Gossamer Beynon in Dylan Thomas' 1954 play 'Under Milk Wood' (Butcher Beynon's schoolteacher daughter).

From the English word grace, which ultimately derives from Latin gratia. This was one of the virtue names created in the 17th century by the Puritans. The actress Grace Kelly (1929-1982) was a famous bearer.

This name was very popular in the English-speaking world at the end of the 19th century. Though it declined in use over the next 100 years, it staged a successful comeback at the end of the 20th century. The American sitcom Will and Grace (1998-2006) may have helped, though the name was already strongly rising when it premiered. It was the top name for girls in England and Wales in 2006.

From the English word gravity, ultimately deriving from Latin gravitatem (nominative gravitas) "weight, heaviness, pressure". This name was used by American models Lucky Blue Smith and Stormi Bree Henley for their daughter born 2017.

From the name of a genus of kingfisher birds, derived from Greek ἀλκυών (from the same source as Alcyone).

From the English word happiness.

From the English word happy, derived from Middle English hap "chance, luck", of Old Norse origin.

From the English word harbor, a body of water for anchoring ships, ultimately from the Old English herebeorg "shelter, refuge". It may also be the transferred use of the surname Harbor.

From a surname that was derived from Middle English hardi "bold, hardy".

Dutch short form of Herman.

From the English word harmony, ultimately deriving from Greek ἁρμονία (harmonia).

Referring to Psalm 97:10, "Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked."

From the English word havoc.

Variant of Hayes, sometimes used as a short form of Hazel.

Meaning, "information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor." Referring to the sin of gossip.

From the English word meaning "of the heavens, celestial, divine".

Shortened form of Hella.

From the English word help, which is both a noun meaning "succour, assistance" and a verb meaning "to support, to do good to"; in Middle English help also meant "assistant, helper". This is the name of a man in the First Part of The Pilgrim's Progress (1678) by John Bunyan.

Variant of Harald.

Latinized form of Heron.

The name of a character from the children's novel 'The Borrowers' (1952) by Mary Norton. A homily is a Catholic sermon, but the name was probably a borrower corruption of Emily (their names were all mispronounced forms of traditional names).

From the English word meaning "honorable, virtuous". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans around the 17th century.

From the English word "honesty" referring to "fairness and truthfulness". Also the name of a plant with purple flowers, Lunaria annua, also known as 'money plant'. Ultimately from Latin honōrāre 'honor, repute'.

Simply from the English word honey, ultimately from Old English hunig. This was originally a nickname for a sweet person.

From the English word honour, which is of Latin origin. This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century. It can also be viewed as a form of Honoria or Honorata, which are ultimately derived from the same source.

From the English word hope, ultimately from Old English hopian. This name was first used by the Puritans in the 17th century.

From an English surname Humble or from the word humble, from Middle English (h)umble, humel meaning "humble, meek".
In puritan use, it may refer to James 4:10, "humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up."

Humiliation comes from the Latin word humiliare, which means "to humble." Referring to the humility one must have before God.

English form of Humilitas, or directly from the English word humility, which is ultimately from Latin humilitas "lowness" (in Church Latin "humbleness; meekness").

Middle English from Old French ypocrisie, via ecclesiastical Latin, from Greek hupokrisis ‘acting of a theatrical part’, from hupokrinesthai ‘play a part, pretend’, from hupo ‘under’ + krinein ‘decide, judge.’

Referring to the puritan fear of the imagination and its ability to have free reign beyond scripture.

English form of Inmaculada. It is mainly used in African countries where English is one of the official languages.

Means "freedom from control or influence," partly on the pattern of French indépendance. Used much more commonly during the times of the pilgrims (Puritans) who settled in New England in America. The name was used to commemorate independence from British rule and laws then, and perhaps after the American Revolution in 1776 as well.

Directly taken from the English word, ultimately from Latin infinitas "endlessness; boundlessness".

From the Late Latin name Innocentius, which was derived from innocens "innocent". This was the name of several early saints. It was also borne by 13 popes including Innocent III, a politically powerful ruler and organizer of the Fourth Crusade.

As an English-language name in the modern era, it is most common in Africa.

From the English word integrity, which is derived from Middle French intégrité, then from Latin integritās meaning “soundness, integrity”.

From the Latin word meaning “unconquered”.

From the English word jeopardy "risk, gamble, danger".

Transferred use of the surname.

From the English word, derived via Old French from Latin diurnus "of the day".

Simply from the English word joy, ultimately derived from Norman French joie, Latin gaudium. It has been regularly used as a given name since the late 19th century.

This name is derived from the word of the same name. The word originates from Old French jugier meaning "to judge, pronounce judgment," which, in turn, comes from Latin iudicare meaning "to judge, to examine officially, form an opinion upon" (derived from iudicem meaning "a judge," which is a combination of ius meaning "right, law" and the root of dicere meaning "to say").

Catalan, Dutch, Polish, Sorbian and Occitan form of Justus. This name coincides with Catalan just meaning "just, fair, honorable, upright; correct, true".

From an occupational surname meaning "judge, officer of justice" in Old French. This name can also be given in direct reference to the English word justice.

Latinized form of Iynx, or directly from the English word meaning “wryneck” (a bird used in witchcraft and divination).

From the Sanskrit word कर्म (karma) meaning "action, deed, fate".

Referring to Leviticus 14:13, "And he shall slay the lamb in the place where he shall kill the sin offering and the burnt offering, in the holy place: for as the sin offering is the priest's, so is the trespass offering: it is most holy:"

This name can be used as 金 (kin, kon, gon, kana-, kane) meaning "gold," 欣 (kin, gon, kon, yoroko.bu) meaning "delight, pleasure," 琴 (kin, koto), referring to the qin, a 7-stringed Chinese zither, 錦 (kin, nishiki) meaning "brocade," 近 (kin, kon, chika.i) meaning "near, close" or 均 (kin, nara.su) meaning "average, level."

It was a popular name for girls in the second half of the Edo Period (1603-1868) - female names were typically written phonetically - and its popularity lasted until the first half of the 20th century, when 2-morae names, like Kin, were fallen out in favour of names ending in -ko. Since around the Meiji Period (1868-1912), it began to be used on males as well, though not by much. Nowadays, it's very rarely given to both genders.

From the English word "kindred" meaning "family".

Means "fate" in Turkish, ultimately from Arabic.

From Middle English (originally as a verb in the sense ‘acknowledge, recognize’, later as a noun) from an Old English compound based on cnāwan meaning "know."

Knowledge Musona is a Zimbabwean football player.

Meaning, "a passionate expression of grief or sorrow." Referring to being sorry for sin. Name given to 'bastard' children.

Medieval diminutive of Laurence 1.

Meaning, "excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness." A puritanical name used as a warning.

From the English word, meaning "something inherited from a predecessor, heritage". It is derived from Old French legacie, itself from Latin legatum "bequest, legacy".

From the English word, referring to a story about the past (or by extension, a heroic character in such a story), ultimately from Latin legere "to read".

Via Old French from Latin legio(n- ), from legere ‘choose, levy’. The adjective dates from the late 17th century.

From the English word lenity, ultimately derived from Latin lenitas meaning "softness, gentleness, mildness", from lenis "soft, mild". In English it is also used to mean "mercifulness". This name was first recorded in the 18th century.

Simply from the English word liberty, derived from Latin libertas, a derivative of liber "free". Interestingly, since 1880 this name has charted on the American popularity lists in three different periods: in 1918 (at the end of World War I), in 1976 (the American bicentennial), and after 2001 (during the War on Terrorism) [1].

German and Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth.

Directly taken from the English word life.

From Middle English lif, lyf, from Old English līf (“life, existence; life-time”), from Proto-Germanic *lībą (“life, body”), from *lībaną (“to remain, stay, be left”), from Proto-Indo-European *leyp-, *lip- (“to stick, glue”).

From the English word lightness meaning "the amount of lights". This name is mainly found in Tanzania.

Either from the English word living or a short form of Livingstone.

Simply from the English word love, derived from Old English lufu.

From the English word "lovely" meaning "beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner; very nice, wonderful". From the Middle English lovely, lufli, from Old English luflīc 'amiable, loving, lovable', equivalent to love +‎ -ly.

A noted bearer is Lovely A. Warren (b.1977), the current (as of 2014) mayor of Rochester, New York; the first woman to be mayor of Rochester.

From the English word "loyal" meaning "firm in allegiance, faithful, to a person, cause, or institution". From the Old French loial, leal, from the Latin lēgālis 'legal, law'.

From the English word, which was originally borrowed from Old French loiauté, a derivative of loial "loyal", itself derived from Latin legalis "legal".

Diminutive of Lucjón.

From a nickname given to a lucky person. It is also sometimes used as a diminutive of Luke. A famous bearer was the Italian-American gangster "Lucky" Luciano (1897-1962).

Known from letters a letter in the Greek Language. The name could be Greek in origin, or possibly a hellenized form of an Egyptian name or word. The submittee claims she saw this name in the book "Egypt in Late Antiquity" by Roger S. Bagnall, on page 196.

(Also a Latin word meaning "profits; advantages; riches." (nominative plural of lucrum). From which is derived the English word "lucrative.")

Means simply "lyric, songlike" from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικός (lyrikos).

Meaning, "to extol; glorify." Referring to the magnification of the name of God.

Diminutive of Maggie and Margaret, from the English word for the common European bird, known for its chattering, before c.1600 known simply as pie. The first element is from Mag, short for Margaret, long used in proverbial and slang English for qualities associated generally with women, especially in this case "idle chattering" (see Magge tales "tall tales, nonsense," early 15c.; also French margot "magpie," from Margot, pet form of Marguerite). Second element, pie, is the earlier name of the bird, from Old French pie, from Latin pica "magpie," feminine of picus "woodpecker," possibly from Proto-Indo-European base *pi-, denoting pointedness, of the beak, perhaps, but the magpie also has a long, pointed tail. The birds are proverbial for pilfering and hoarding, can be taught to speak, and have been regarded since the Middle Ages as a bird of ill omen.

From the English word, ultimately deriving from Latin maiestas meaning "greatness".

From an English surname that was originally derived from the given name Mauger, a Norman French form of the Germanic name Malger meaning "council spear". The name can also be given in reference to the English word major.

From an English word meaning "harmful, evil", derived from Latin maleficens. This is the name of the villain in the animated Disney film Sleeping Beauty (1959).

A possible play on words for the English word ‘malicious’. This name was used in the movie “Barbie and the Secret Door” as the name of the antagonist of the plot, Princess Malucia, a spoiled young girl who is the first of her bloodline to be born without any magic.

From the English word meaning "a miracle, a wonder", derived from Old French merveille, from Latin mirabilis meaning "wonderful".

Medieval English vernacular form of Magdalene via the French Madeleine.

The English word maudlin in its meaning "sentimental; emotional; weeping" is actually derived from this name as Mary Magdalene was often portrayed as weeping.

Derived from the English word maverick meaning "independent". The word itself is derived from the surname of a 19th-century Texas rancher who did not brand his calves.

Transferred use of the surname Medley.

The currently used English word medley refers to "a mixture, especially of heterogeneous elements; a hodgepodge; a jumble".

Meaning, "quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive." Referring to Matthew 5:5.

From the English word melody, which is derived (via Old French and Late Latin) from Greek μέλος (melos) meaning "song" combined with ἀείδω (aeido) meaning "to sing".

From the English word memory, ultimately from the Latin memor "mindful, remembering".

Meaning, "showing or exercising mercy."

From the Latin Mercurius, probably derived from Latin mercari "to trade" or merces "wages". This was the name of the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers, later equated with the Greek god Hermes. This is also the name of the first planet in the solar system and a metallic chemical element, both named for the god.

From the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces "wages, reward", a derivative of merx "goods, wares". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Either a variant of Merritt or else simply from the English word merit, ultimately from Latin meritus "deserving".

This is the name of a character from the book "Cloud Atlas" written by David Mitchell, which was adapted to film (with the same title) in 2012. The author of the book probably derived the name from the English word meronym, which is a linguistic term used to refer to a part of the whole. The word is ultimately derived from Greek μέρος (meros) meaning "part" combined with Greek ὄνομα (onoma) meaning "name".

From the English word merry, ultimately from Old English myrige. This name appears in Charles Dickens' novel Martin Chuzzlewit (1844), where it is a diminutive of Mercy.

From the English word miracle for an extraordinary event, ultimately deriving from Latin miraculum "wonder, marvel".

From the English word, which derives from Latin miseria "wretchedness". It was used as a given name in the book 'Misery' (1987) by Stephen King, about the author of a popular series of romance novels set in Victorian times, the heroine of which is named Misery Chastain.

Russian form of Modestus.

From the English word modesty, ultimately from Latin modestus "moderate", a derivative of modus "measure".

From the English word "morning", ultimately from proto-Germanic murginaz "to flicker, twinkle, darken".

From the English word mourning meaning "grief". This was also used as a variant of Morning.

The American frontiersman John Floyd (1750-1783) named his daughter Mourning because the girl's mother died in childbirth.

Meaning "nerve, courage, pep, daring, spirit". A relatively modern American slang term that came around c. 1925-30 after 'Moxie', a brand of soft drink. The term fell into common usage following an aggressive marketing campaign associating the brand name Moxie with the traits that now define the term. It began gaining popularity as a given name after magician Penn Jillette used it for his daughter in 2005.

This name is used in the book The Flowers, by Alice Walker. This name could have been a shortened form of the words myopic or myopathy, in which both are derived from Latin myopia meaning "near-sightedness." The Latin word is ultimately derived from myops meaning "near-sighted" (from myein meaning "to shut" combined with ops meaning "eye.")

An antagonist from Rudyard Kipling's book, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Coincides with the English word "nag" meaning "to irritate".

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

Ancient Greek variant as well as Latinized and Italian form of Nike. In Italy it's also used as diminutive of names with the element nice (derived from nike) such as Berenice and Eunice.

In Greek mythology, Nice (transcribed this and not with the usual Nike) was a Thespian princess as one of the 50 daughters of King Thespius and Megamede, daughter of Arneus (or by one of his many wives). She bore Nicodromus to the hero Heracles.

From the English word nightmare referring to a bad dream seen in the mind while sleeping. This is the name of a character in Marvel Comics.

From an English surname meaning "noble, notable". The name can also be given in direct reference to the English word noble.

The name of the main character in The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. The novel is about a little boy, named Nobody Owens, who is raised in a graveyard by ghosts.

Simply from the English word normal, meaning "according to an established rule".

From the English word novel, a type of literature.

From Borrowing from Old French novel (“new, fresh, recent, recently made or done, strange, rare”) (modern nouvel), from Latin novellus (“new, fresh, young, modern”), diminutive of novus (“new”).

From the English word obedience, the act of obeying.

Meaning, "behave in accordance with (a general principle, natural law, etc.)." Referring to fearing and obeying God.

A character in the novel, "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Derived from Old Norse oddr meaning "point of a sword".

Form the English word oracle meaning "prophecy".

From the English word meaning "heaven, the garden of Eden", ultimately from Avestan pairidaēza "enclosure, park" (compare the cognate Firdaus).

First recorded as a given name in the 16th century, the name Passion was originally used by Christian parents in reference to the "Passion of Christ", a term denoting the suffering of Jesus. The word itself is derived from Latin passio "suffering", ultimately from Latin patior "to suffer; to endure" and was originally used to describe any suffering or pain concerning the body. Its meaning of sexual desire dates to the 17th century. The name had gone extinct and was revived in the 20th century, no doubt for its current English meaning.

Transferred use of the surname Patch or from the English word patch meaning "a piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot".

From the English word patience, ultimately from Latin patientia, a derivative of pati "to suffer". This was one of the virtue names coined by the Puritans in the 17th century. It is now most commonly used in African countries where English is widely understood, such as Nigeria and Ghana.

From the English word peace, ultimately derived from Latin pax. This name is most common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

Transferred use of the surname Peerless. It coincides with an English word meaning "having no equal, matchless". A known bearer is American football player Peerless Price (1976-).

English form of Perfectus.

From the word perfection, referring to the quality or state of being perfect or complete.

From the Greek name Φίλανδρος (Philandros) meaning "friend of man" from Greek φίλος (philos) meaning "friend" and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός). It was the name of a son of Apollo with the nymph Acalle. In the 18th century this was coined as a word meaning "to womanize", and the name subsequently dropped out of use.

Derived from Greek φιλόσοφος (philosophos) meaning "lover of wisdom", which consists of Greek φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with Greek σοφία (sophia) meaning "wisdom, cleverness". Also compare the related Greek word σοφός (sophos) meaning "skilled, clever". All in all, this given name is etymologically related to the English word philosopher.

Simply from the English word (of Greek origin) which means "wasting, consumption". 'Not a name in frequent use, but a Phthisis Smith was named in Britain in 1915.'

From the English word meaning "piety, devoutness". This was a rare virtue name used by the Puritans in the 17th century.

English form of Placidus (see Placido).

From the medieval name Plaisance, which meant "pleasant" in Old French.

Derived from the English word, which is derived from Anglo-Norman plaisant "delightful" and ultimately from Latin placens "pleasing; agreeable".
As a given name, Pleasant has been in occasional use in the English-speaking world from the 16th century onwards. It was generally used as a masculine name among the English Romani community.

From the English word meaning "someone who writes poems". From the Old French poete, from Latin poēta 'poet, author', from Ancient Greek poiētēs (ποιητής) 'creator, maker, author, poet', from poieō (poieō) 'I make, compose'.

This was what explorer, Captain William Clark, of Lewis and Clark fame, nicknamed the son of Sacagawea. The child's real name was Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. Many sources say that Pomp was a Shoshone name given to him by Sacagawea, meaning anything from 'first born', 'first son', 'leader', 'unborn', and 'little son', yet none of the Shoshone words for those meanings match anything like Pomp. It's likely the name was given by Clark and not Sacagawea and that it is not a Shoshone name. The origin of the nickname, whether it's derived from the English word "pomp", or is a diminutive of a name containing the element -pomp-, is unknown.

Pompeys Pillar on the Yellowstone River in Montana and the community of Charbonneau, Oregon are named after him.

From the English word power meaning "a source or means of supplying energy" or transferred use of the surname Power 1 or Power 2.

From the English word praise, which is ultimately derived (via Old French) from Late Latin preciare, a derivative of Latin pretium "price, worth". This name is most common in English-speaking Africa.

From the English word precious, ultimately derived from Latin pretiosus, a derivative of Latin pretium "price, worth".

Variant transcription of Priti.

From late Old English prȳde ‘excessive self-esteem’, variant of prȳtu, prȳte, from prūd. Referring to "pride cometh before the fall."

Short form of Primrose and Primula.

May be used after the word ‘pristine’, Latin pristinus. May also be used as a combination of Prissy and Christine.

From the English word promise, from Latin promissum. It is currently most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.

From the English word prophet, ultimately from Greek προφήτης (prophetes) meaning "one who speaks for a god" (itself from πρό (pro) "before" and φημί (phemi) "to speak, to declare").

Transferred use of the surname Prose.

From the Latin name Prosperus, which meant "fortunate, successful". This was the name of a 5th-century saint, a supporter of Saint Augustine. It has never been common as an English name, though the Puritans used it, partly because it is identical to the English word prosper.

English cognate of Prosperidad.

Derived from the English word denoting "a manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention".

Medieval English form of Prudentia, the feminine form of Prudentius. In France it is both the feminine form and a rare masculine form. In England it was used during the Middle Ages and was revived in the 17th century by the Puritans, in part from the English word prudence, ultimately of the same source.

From the English word pseudonymous, meaning “writing or written under a false name”. It is used as a pseudonym by American author Pseudonymous Bosch.

Means "the soul", derived from Greek ψύχω (psycho) meaning "to breathe". The Greeks thought that the breath was the soul. In Greek mythology Psyche was a beautiful maiden who was beloved by Eros (or Cupid in Roman mythology). She is the subject of Keats's poem Ode to Psyche (1819).

Used in reference to purification from sin.

Middle English from Old French purete, later assimilated to late Latin puritas, from Latin purus ‘pure’. From the English word purity, which means "freedom from immorality."

From the English word for a search, ultimately from from Medieval Latin questa "search, inquiry".

Diminutive of Aquilla.

From the English word "quill" referring to a "pen made from a feather". From the Middle English quil 'fragment of reed' or 'shaft of feather'.

This name comes from the word that can mean "a thing that is the most perfect example of its type" or, in its literal sense, "fifth essence." The word is derived from Middle French quinte essence, which is, ultimately originated from Medieval Latin quinta essentia, a combination of Latin quinta, the feminine equivalent of quintus meaning "five," and essentia meaning "essence."

From Latin radiare + -ance. From the English word, defined as "the light or heat as emitted or reflected by something" or "great happiness", occasionally used as a given name.

From the English word "random".

Random was the name of a male character in The Chronicles of Amber series by Roger Zelazny. In 'Mostly Harmless', the fifth book in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams, Random is Arthur Dent's and Trillian's daughter.

From the English word, rarity, "a thing that is rare, especially one having particular value as a result". A My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic character bears this name.

Possibly came from the word Razor, meaning is unknown. Variant of Rayze.

From the English word reality.

Puritanical name.

From the Old French rebelle, from the Latin rebellis 'waging war again; insurgent', from rebellō 'I wage war again, fight back', from re- 'again, back' and bellō 'I wage war'.

Meaning, "compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something)." Referring to being redeemed from sin. See also Redemptus, the Latinized variation used by Puritans prior to evolving to the use of the Anglicized variation.

From the English word refrain meaning "restrain, repress", which ultimately derives from Latin refrenare "bridle, hold in with a bit". This was one of the rarer virtue names adopted by the Puritans, akin to the more popular Temperance.

From the English word reign, derived from Latin regnum "royal power".

From the English word rejoice meaning "feel or show great joy or delight".

From the English word "relic" referring to "something old kept for sentimental reasons; part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration; ancient treasure". From the Latin reliquiae 'remains, relics', from relinquō 'I leave behind, abandon, relinquish', from re- + linquō 'I leave, quit, forsake, depart from'.

Referring to the relief of Christ.

Meaning, "worthy of attention; striking."

From the English word, perhaps intended to be an English equivalent of Remedios.

From the English word "remember", ultimately from the Latin rememorārī, to remember again, containing the root memor, mindful. A rare Puritan virtue name.

Referring to being "born again." See also Renata, the Latinized form originally used by Puritans before switching to the Anglicized variant.

Meaning, "feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin." Name given to 'bastard' children.

From the English word resolute meaning "determined, unwavering".

Meaning, "unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control."

From the English word meaning "to come back" (itself from Old French re- "back" and torner "to turn"), which was given to a boy born in 1708 in Guilford, Connecticut, supposedly in memory of an incident from his parents' courtship; it is popularly claimed that his mother, Hannah Willard (1674-1749) - after repeatedly rejecting his father, Janna Meigs (1672-1739) - finally relented, crying to him as he rode away "Return, Janna, return!" The name has since been borne by more than a dozen of Return Meigs' descendants, including his son, Return Jonathan Meigs (1740-1823), and grandson, Return Jonathan Meigs, Jr. (1764-1825; the fourth Governor of Ohio and fifth U.S. Postmaster General).

From the English word revelation, ultimately from Latin revēlātiō "disclosure".

From the English word reverence meaning "deep respect".

From the English word meaning "daydream, fanciful musing", derived from Old French resverie, itself from resver meaning "to dream, to rave".

Derived from the English noun revolt, which is a term used to refer to an act of rebellion. This word was used as a given name by Puritans who had arrived in what is nowadays the United States of America.

Comes from the word rhyme which means “words that sound similar”

From the word referring to metrical movement, derived via Latin from Ancient Greek ῥυθμός (rhythmós) meaning "measured flow/movement, symmetry, arrangement, order, form."

From the English word riot which refers to an uproar, tumult or unrestrained behaviour. The word derives from Old French riote meaning "dispute, quarrel, chattering, argument". This name was used by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her son born 2023.

From the English word “romance” this was given to 9 baby boys in the USA in 2014.

From the name of the bitter medicinal herb, ultimately deriving from Greek ῥυτή (rhyte). This is also sometimes used as a short form of Ruth 1.

Diminutive of Raul.

A name given to children when expected that they would die, in reference to being safe with God in heaven.

From the English word sage, which denotes either a type of spice or else a wise person.

English cognate of Salvacion.

Diminutive of Aleksander.

Possibly a diminutive of Sasha, Sarah or Saskia. It coincides with the English word sassy.

From the English word savior, ultimately from the Late Latin salvare "to save".

Means "shrewd, well-informed", from Tok Pisin (an English-based Creole) save or Nigerian Pidgin sabi, both meaning "to know". In some cases, it is a diminutive of Savannah.

From the English word secret, which is ultimately from Latin secretus "set apart, hidden, private".

From the English word serendipity.

From the English word serene, which itself is derived from Latin serenus, which means "clear, calm, tranquil, quiet."

From the English word meaning "serenity, tranquility", ultimately from Latin serenus meaning "clear, calm".

From the English word shade or transferred use of the surname Shade, which may be a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary (from the Old English scead "boundary") or a nickname for a thin man, (from the Middle English schade, "shadow", "wraith") or an Americanized spelling of the German and Dutch surname Schade.

Derived from the English-speaking word ‘shimmer’, which is used to describe a bright or sparkling light or colour.

Either from the English word shine or transferred use of the surname Shine 1.

From Japanese 駿 (shun) meaning "fast", 俊 (shun) meaning "talented", or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Simply from the English word silence, from Middle English from Old French, from Latin silentium, from silere ‘be silent’. A popular virtue name amongst the Puritans in the 17th century, it was usually given to girls (very occasionally to boys), ultimately taken from the admonition of Saint Paul: "Let the women learn in silence, with all subjection." Translated into Latin it became Tace, which "in its turn developed into Tacey". Silence was still in use in the 19th century, but no examples noted since 1875. It was used by Pamela Belle for a Puritan character in her novels Wintercombe, Herald of Joy and Treason's Gift.

From the English word meaning genuine or heartfelt.

From the English word sincerely meaning "in a sincere manner".

From the vocabulary word "slumber".

Short form of Sylvester. The actor Sylvester Stallone (1946-) is a well-known bearer of this nickname.

From the English word meaning "one who stays temporarily (sojourns)", which is ultimately derived from the Latin elements sub "under, until" and diurnus "of a day" (from diurnum "day"), via the vulgar Latin subdiurnare "to spend the day". The minister, abolitionist, woman's rights activist, speaker and ex-slave Sojourner Truth took the name in 1843, believing this to be the instructions of the Holy Spirit, and became a traveling preacher (the combined meaning of her new name).

From the English word, solace.

Derived from Latin solsticium and thus ultimately from sol "sun" and stito "to stand still". The English word solstice refers to two times of the year when the sun's apparent position in the sky reaches its northernmost or southernmost extremes.

Lionel Shriver (born Margaret Shriver), used Solstice for a character in her novel 'Big Brother' (2013).

Originally a transferred use of the surname Spark. It is now used as an adoption of the English word (which is derived from Old English spearca via Middle English sparke "spark").

Simply taken from the English word special.

From the English word spirit, ultimately from Latin spiritus "breath, energy", a derivative of spirare "to blow".

Taken directly from the English word spontaneous.

Transferred use of the English surname Standfast, or simply means "to stand firm, to stand one's ground"; compare the English word steadfast meaning "firm or unwavering in purpose, resolution or faith" and the name Stand-fast-on-high.

From the English word stargazer "one who stargazes" or "a daydreamer".

Meaning, "resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering." Used in reference to God's steadfastness or in reference to one's steadfastness to faith.

Likely from the English word stoic.

A character in "The Alchemist."

From the English word "success" referring to the "achievement of one's aim or goal, or getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame".

From the English word, ultimately from Old English sunne "sun" and scinan "shine".

From the English word sweetheart, an affectionate term for a beloved person, or a person who is always kind.

Old English from the Germanic base of Old English swīfan ‘move in a course, sweep’. As a name, it is used in reference to the Biblical verse in James 1:19, "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath."

Simply from the English word, ultimately deriving from Greek σύμφωνος (symphonos) meaning "concordant in sound".

From the English word meaning "audacity, recklessness, foolhardy disregard of danger", which is ultimately from Latin temeritatem "blind chance, accident, rashness" (nominative temeritas), from temere "by chance, blindly, casually, rashly", related to tenebrae "darkness" (from the Indo-European root *temes- meaning "dark").

From the English word meaning "moderation" or "restraint". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century. It experienced a modest revival in the United States during the run of the television series Bones (2005-2017), in which the main character bears this name.

From the English word meaning "storm". It appears in the title of William Shakespeare's play The Tempest (1611).

From an English surname that originally belonged to a person who was associated with the Knights Templar, a medieval religious military order.

English Puritan name meaning 'firm' and 'fast'.

Latin meaning "dark,blind"
Was used in Harry Potter.

From the English word tequila for the alcoholic drink. It is ultimately from Spanish, the name of a town in Mexico where the drink was made.

From the English word Testimony: "A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact".

From Latin testimōnium (“testimony”), from testis (“a witness”).

From the English word thankful. This was one of the many virtue names used by the Puritans in the 17th century.

From the English word meaning "song of lamentation", which is ultimately derived from the Greek elements θρῆνος (threnos) "lament, wail, dirge" (probably from a Proto-Indo-European imitative base meaning "to murmur, hum") and ᾠδή (oide) "ode".

Derived from Greek τοξεύς (toxeus) meaning "bowman, archer", which is ultimately derived from Greek τόξον (toxon) meaning "bow". Also compare Greek τοξεύω (toxeuo) "to shoot with the bow" and Greek τοξεία (toxeia) "archery". All of these words are related to the modern English word toxic, as the English word is ultimately derived from Greek τοξικόν (toxikon) meaning "arrow poison". Toxeus is the name of three characters in Greek mythology.

Virtue name after the vocabulary word traverse, to suggest a journey (through life) or transferred use of the surname Traverse.

From the English word, ultimately from Greek θησαυρός (thesauros) meaning "treasure, collection".

Meaning, "to test (something, especially a new product) to assess its suitability or performance." Referring to the trials and tribulations that may come with faith in God.

Middle English via Old French from ecclesiastical Latin tribulatio(n-), from Latin tribulare ‘press, oppress’, from tribulum ‘threshing board (constructed of sharp points)’, based on terere ‘rub’. Meaning, "a cause of great trouble or suffering." Sometimes given to 'bastard' children. In literature, this was the name of the character Tribulation Wholesome in, "The Alchemist."

From the English word triumph "a great victory or achievement", ultimately from Greek thriambos "hymn to Bacchus".

From the English word "true" meaning "conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct; loyal, faithful; genuine; legitimate; accurate". From the Middle English trewe, from the Old English trīewe, (Mercian) trēowe 'trusty, faithful'.

True was first used as a virtue name by the Puritans, mainly as a feminine name back then. The name had almost died out by the end of the 1800s, but was revived in the last years of the 20th century.

From the English word "truth" from Old English trīewth, trēowth meaning ‘faithfulness.'

From the English word unique, ultimately derived from Latin unicus.

From the English word unity, which is ultimately derived from Latin unitas.

From the English word valiant, which denotes a person who has and shows courage. The word is derived from Anglo-French vaillant "brave, strong, worthy", which itself is ultimately derived from Latin valens meaning "strong, vigorous, powerful". In literature, this is the name of the main character in the comic strip "Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur", created by Hal Foster (1892-1982). It was later adapted into an animated television series called "The Legend of Prince Valiant", which ran from 1991 to 1993. The comic and the animated series have inspired people in some countries to name their son Valiant. The Netherlands is one of those countries, as in 2010, there was a total of 26 bearers (of all ages) in the entire country. Also, in popular culture, Valiant is the name of a wood pigeon in the 2005 computer-animated film of the same name.

From the English word valor meaning "bravery, courage". From the Latin valor "value".

The English word "vanity" used as a name. Stage name of Denise Katrina Matthews, a Canadian-born former singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and model.

Transferred use of the surname Vendetta or from the word vendetta, from Italian vendetta "a feud, blood feud," from Latin vindicta "vengeance, revenge."

From the English word meaning "verity, truth", from Latin verus "true, real". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Roman name meaning "victor, conqueror" in Latin. It was common among early Christians, and was borne by several early saints and three popes. It was rare as an English name during the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century. A famous bearer was the French writer Victor Hugo (1802-1885), who authored The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Misérables.

Simply from the English word, which is ultimately from Latin victoria (itself from the past participle stem of vincere "to conquer", making it a (distant) relative of Vincent). For Puritans, the name was given in reference to 1 Corinthians 15:55, "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?"
A male bearer was Victory Birdseye (1782-1853), a U.S. Representative from New York.

This name was very occasionally used by Puritan parents in 17th century England. It ltimately derived from Latin virtus "manliness; valor; worth".

Middle English (denoting a supernatural apparition) via Old French from Latin visio(n- ), from videre ‘to see.'

French, Portuguese and Belarusian form of Vitalis (see Vitale).

The name of a character in the novel, "The Pilgrim's Progress."

From an occupational surname for a watchman, derived from Old English weard "guard".

Meaning, "watching or observing someone or something closely; alert and vigilant." Referring to watching and waiting for the end-times.

From Middle English welth, welthe, weolthe (“happiness, prosperity”), from Old English *welþ, *weleþu, from Proto-Germanic *waliþō (“wealth”).

Alternatively, possibly an alteration (due to similar words in -th: compare helth (“health”), derth (“dearth”)) of wele (“wealth, well-being, weal”), from Old English wela (“wealth, prosperity”), from Proto-Germanic *walô (“well-being, prosperity”), from Proto-Indo-European *wel- (“good, best”); equivalent to weal +‎ -th.

The origin of Welcome is the English language. Derived literally from the common word 'welcome'. It represents the transferred use of the vocabulary word as a given name.

Variant of Wim, coinciding with an English word meaning "a whimsical idea".

From the English word whisper. "Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords".

From Middle English whisperen, from Old English hwisprian (“to mutter, murmur, whisper”), from Proto-Germanic *hwisprōną (“to hiss, whistle, whisper”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱweys-, *ḱwey- (“to hiss, whistle, whisper”).

Possibly from the English word "white" or a diminutive of Whitney or other names beginning with Whit.

Transferred use of the surname Wild.

Short form of William and other names beginning with Will. A famous bearer is American actor Will Smith (1968-), whose full name is Willard.

From the English word "winner".

From the English word meaning "charming, engaging", derived from the Old English roots wynn "joy" and sum.

From the English word wintry, "suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy".

Simply from the English word, a derivative of Old English wis "wise".

Polish form of Vitus.

From the English word, witness, "one who has personal knowledge of something".

From the English word, "Wonder."

From English wrath meaning "extreme anger", referring to the wrath of God.

Old English, frequentative of wrǣstan ‘wrest’. Meaning, "The sport or activity of grappling with an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down on the ground, typically according to a code of rules." Referring to Genesis 32:22-32 in which Jacob wrestles with God. May also referring to wrestling with sin.

Found in occasional use as a given name from 17th century onwards, Zeal is part virtue name and part a transfer of the English surname.
While the surname is derived from a number of places in England (and thus ultimately from Old English sealh "sallow-tree"), the English word zeal is derived from Greek zêlos, used in the Bible to mean "ardent feeling; fervor" referring to any kind of strong emotion.

From the English word zealous meaning "full of zeal, ardent", perhaps intended to be an English form of Zelotes. This was the name of a Union general in the American Civil War: Zealous Bates Tower (1819-1900).

This name is derived from either the word that is the Japanese on'yomi/reading of the Chinese word chán (禅), which is derived from the Sanskrit word dhyāna, meaning 'absorption, meditative state' or, in the case of U.S. soccer/football defender Zen Luzniak, a shortened form of Zenon.

Zen is a school of Buddhism which originated in China during the 7th century, and spread to Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. It emphasises rigorous meditation practices, and favours direct personal understanding rather than knowledge of doctrine.

Zen meditation became known in the West at the end of the 19th century, and at this time it became used as an English name, albeit sporadically. Interest in the practice and philosophy of Zen grew during the 1950s and '60s, though the name's usage remained sporadic and it wasn't until the late 1990s and 2000s that this name began to be used more frequently.