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Ab m English (American)
Short form of names beginning with "Ab-" such as Abner, Abraham and Abbott among others... [more]
Adline f American
Variant of Adeline.
Aenne f German
Variant of Anna.
Agustin m Piedmontese, English (American), Lengadocian, Provençal
Piedmontese, Languedocian and Provençal form of Augustin and Anglicized variant of Agustín.
Albon m American (Rare)
Variant of Alban. A notable namesake is American attorney, scientist and inventor Albon Man (1826-1905) who experimented with early forms of photography and in the development of the incandescent light bulb, an invention later famously perfected by Thomas Alva Edison (1847 -1931).
Alford m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Alford.
Altha f American
Variant of Althea.
Alvia m American
Possible variant of the second sense of Alva 2 stemming from Alvah.
Ardie f & m American (Rare)
Diminutive of Arden or names with the sound ard or perhaps a variant of Artie.
Arlington m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Arlington. Notable bearer the American poet Edwin Arlington Robinson received the name rather unusually when a man from Arlington, Massachusetts was selected to pull a name out of a hat to bestow his first name, Edwin.
Arty m English
Diminutive of Arthur.
Arvil m Welsh
Variant of Arvel, possibly meaning "wept over".
Asbury m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Asbury.
Avrelia f Russian
Variant transcription of Avreliya.
Baird m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Baird.
Bama m & f American
Diminutive of Alabama, the names of American states being in occasional use as given names. A notable bearer is professional baseball player Carvel William "Bama" Rowell (1916-1993) who played in Boston and Philadelphia, but hailed from Alabama... [more]
Bedford m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bedford.
Bernita f American
Variant of Bernadette or diminutive of names containing Bern and followed by the suffix -ita.
Biz m American (Rare)
A nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer. Notable namesakes include professional baseball player James Raleigh "Biz" Mackey (1897 -1965)... [more]
Blackie m American (Rare)
A nickname or a diminutive. As a nickname the meaning is particular to the bearer, perhaps referring to dark hair color or complexion. That was the case for sports writer William Forrest "Blackie" Sherrod (1919-2016)... [more]
Bloodgood m American (Rare)
Name of New York farmer Bloodgood Haviland Cutter (1817–1906). He was known as a 'farmer poet'. Well known author Mark Twain humorously dubbed Cutter the 'Poet Lariat' in Twain's non-fiction travelogue 'Innocents Abroad'... [more]
Boots m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Boots or a nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer.... [more]
Boss m American
Possibly transferred use of the surname Boss, or taken from the English word boss, meaning "one who is in charge", from Middle Dutch baes "master of a household, friend"... [more]
Bouse m English (Canadian, Rare)
Diminutive of Bower. A notable bearer is John Bower "Bouse" Hutton (1877-1962), a Canadian ice hockey goaltender and Hockey Hall of Fame member.
Bower m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bower. It was the middle name of John Bower "Bouse" Hutton (1877-1962), a Canadian ice hockey goaltender and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Boyer m English
Variant of the English occupational surname Bowyer meaning "bow maker" transferred into use as a given name.
Boz m English, American
A nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer. For example, Boz was used as a pen name by Charles Dickens (1812-1870) in the 1830s when publishing short pieces in newspapers... [more]
Browne m English (Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Brown. Notable namesake is Henry Browne Blackwell, an English born publisher and social reformer who was one of the founders of the Republican Party in the US... [more]
Burk m American
Variant of Burke.
Burney m American
Variant of Bernie or transferred use of the surname Burney.
Burnita f American
Variant of Bernita. Notable namesake is Judge Burnita Shelton Matthews (1894-1988), the first woman appointed to serve on a US district court.
Butts m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Butts or a nickname with meaning particular to the bearer. Notable namesake, professional baseball player, Albert "Butts" Wagner was the older brother of baseball great Honus Wagner.
Buzzy m American
A name that can be formed as an onomatopoeia, a word based on sound, or a nickname for someone with a short haircut. ... [more]
Cab m African American (Rare)
Short form of Cabell. A notable bearer is jazz musician and band leader Cabell "Cab" Calloway III (1907-1994).
Cabell m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Cabell. A notable bearer is jazz musician and bandleader Cabell "Cab" Calloway III (1907-1994).
Captain m American (Rare)
Military and naval rank from the Latin word capit meaning "head" and conveying a sense of "leader" in modern use.
Carnell m American
Transferred use of the surname Carnell.
Carvel m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Carvel. A notable bearer is professional baseball player Carvel William "Bama" Rowell (1916-1993).
Catfish m American (Rare)
Nickname whose origin can be particular to the bearer. The name Catfish comes from a diverse group of mostly freshwater fish so-called because of barbels growing near their mouths that bear a resemblance to cat's whiskers... [more]
Chaley f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Shaylee or Kayley. Noted bearer is actress Chaley Rose of the television series 'Nashville'.
Chanie m English (American, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. In some cases may be a variant of Chaney.
Charls m American
Variant of Charles.
Chaucer m English
Transferred use of the surname Chaucer.
Childe m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Childe. This name was borne by American painter Childe Hassam (1859-1935) who helped introduce impressionism to North America... [more]
Cleave m English
From an English origin meaning "cliff". Diminutive of Cleavon or a variant of Cleve. As an independent name can be transferred use of the surname Cleave... [more]
Cleavon m African American (Rare)
Meaning "cliff". Adaptation from names containing the element cleav with the suffix -on.
Clella f American
Feminine of Clelland or Clellan or due to the comparative rarity of the male names, perhaps a rhyming form of Ella 1.
Clellan m American (Rare)
Variant of Clelland. It was borne by Minnesota entertainer Clellan Card (1903–1966), voice of Axel Torgeson on the children's show 'Axel and His Dog' (1954-1966).
Clelland m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Clelland.
Clemie f & m American
Variant of Clemmie.
Coenie m Afrikaans
Diminutive of Coenraad. This name is borne by South African rugby player Coenie Oosthuizen (1989-) and South African musician Coenie de Villiers (1956-).
Coffey m African American (Rare)
Possibly a form of Cuff. This is borne by American country and western singer-songwriter Coffey Anderson (1978-).
Colley m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Colley.
Colonel m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Colonel or as a first name could be an attempt by parents to give their child a higher status.
Cooter m American (Rare)
Possibly from the surname Cooter originating in Sussex, England. The American nickname became widely known in the United States with the character Cooter Davenport on the television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979-1985)... [more]
Corabeth f American (Rare)
Combination of Cora and Beth.
Corb m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Corbin or Corbett. Noted bearer is Canadian musician Corb Lund.
Currier m English
Transferred use of the surname Currier.
Dak m American
Short form of Dakota. A notable bearer is Dallas Cowboy's quarterback Dak Prescott.
Darol m American (Rare)
Variant of Darrell and the name of American violinist Darol Anger (1963-) as well as that of American born, Canadian educated physicist Darol Kenneth Froman (1906-1997), Deputy Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Darryn m & f American
Variant of Darren.
Deford m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Deford. Notable namesake is Tennessee blues musician DeFord Bailey (1899-1982).
Delane m & f English (American, Rare)
As an independent name from French meaning "alder grove" or a short form of Delaney from the Irish surname Dubhshlaine or referring to the Slaney river. ... [more]
Dellar f American
Variant of Della derived from colloquial pronunciation.
Derrel m American (Rare)
Variant of Derrell, itself a variant of Darrell.
Dessie m Irish
Diminutive of Desmond.
Dewolf m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Dewolf. Most notable bearer was American entertainer DeWolf Hopper (1858–1935), best known for his recitations of the famous poem 'Casey at the Bat' by Ernest Thayer (1863–1940).
Dink m American
Name of unknown origin in limited use in the 1800s in the US. Perhaps influenced by Dick 1 or Dirk.
Doak m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Doak.
Donie f American
Variant of Donnie or a diminutive of Donna.
Doshie f American
Diminutive of Theodosia.
Dozier m American
Transferred use of the surname Dozier.
Dub m & f English (American), Old Celtic
In North America the name Dub is most often used by men with a name beginning with the letter W, such as William and Walter.... [more]
Dusolina f Italian (Rare)
Of unknown meaning. Name of operatic soprano Dusolina Giannini (1902 - 1986).
Dwaine m American
Variant of Dwayne.
Ebert m American
Transferred use of the surname Ebert.
Edmon m American
Variant of Edmund.
Elbridge m English
A personal name of Teutonic origin, popular in various forms throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, meaning "illustrious."
Elick m Scots
Scots form of Alec.
Elzy f & m American
Variant of Elzie. Diminutive of names containing Elz or Els or similar sounds.
Enella f American (Rare)
Famous bearer is American landscape painter Enella Benedict (1858-1942). Of unknown meaning. Possibly a derivative or variant of Nell or its related names.
Etter f American (Archaic)
Variant of Esther derived from colloquial pronunciation.
Evin m & f Irish
From Éimhín with the typical Irish diminutive suffix ending with the letter 'n'. From the root word eimh meaning "swift" or "lively". ... [more]
Ewell m English
Transferred use of the surname Ewell.
Ezell m African American
Of uncertain origin. Transferred use of the surname Ezell found primarily in the southern United States. Possible variation of Israel or short form of Ezekiel.
Ezzard m African American, American
Peaked in the US during the 1950s almost certainly in tribute to World Heavyweight Champion boxer Ezzard Mack Charles (1921 - 1975). Of unknown origin. Possibly influenced by Ezra.
Ferd m English (American), Luxembourgish
English and Luxembourgish short form of Ferdinand.
Filmer m English (Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), American (Rare)
Variant of Fillmore. A notable namesake is Canadian musician Filmer Edwin Hubble (1904-1969).
Firman m English
Variant of Firmin.
Fisk m English
Transferred use of the surname Fisk.
Floss f English
A short form of Flossie which is likewise a nickname for Florence.
Fontain m English (American)
French place name, a form of Fontaine meaning "spring" or "well". Compare the English word Fountain.
Gaylon m & f American
Variant of Galen.
Gennie f American
Diminutive of Genevieve or other names containing gen. Also possibly a variant of Jenny.
Gilmer m American
Variant of Gilmore.
Gilmore m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Gilmore.
Glad m & f American (Rare)
The word meaning "happy" or a diminutive of Gladys or Gladwin or other names containing glad.
Glenwood m American (Rare)
From English location words meaning "valley" plus -wood.
Graceanna f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Grace and Anna. This name was borne by American ornithologist Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912), who was also known as a social reformer active in the anti-slavery, temperance and women's suffrage movements.
Hamlin m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Hamlin. A notable bearer is American author Hamlin Garland (1860-1940) who wrote fictional works about life in the Midwest.
Harl m English
Transferred use of the surname Harl.
Harmke f Dutch, German (Rare), West Frisian
Feminine form of Harm. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch journalist and presenter Harmke Pijpers (b. 1946).
Harryette f American (Rare)
Variant of Harriet. A notable bearer is American poet Harryette Mullen (1953-).
Harwood m English
Transferred use of the surname Harwood.
Hassie f & m American
Traditionally a diminutive of Hester. Also used as a diminutive of Harrison and therefore potentially of Harris.
Hays m English
Variant of Hayes.
Hazell f English (Rare)
Variant of Hazel. A notable bearer is English singer Hazell Dean (1952-).
Hence m American
Transferred use of the surname Hence or a spelling variant and subsequent transferred use of Hentz.
Hermon m English, Romansh
English variant of Herman and Romansh variant of Hermann.
Hessie f American
Diminutive of Hester.
Hez m American (Rare)
Short form of Hezekiah.
Hillard m English
A variant of Hilliard that is likewise a transferred use of the surname Hilliard.
Hoagland m American
Transferred use of the surname Hoagland borne by bandleader and composer Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael (1899-1981).
Hoagy m American
Diminutive for Hoagland as borne by bandleader and composer Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael (1899-1981).
Hobson m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Hobson.
Holling m American (Rare)
Transferred use of surname Holling.
Holmes m English
Transferred use of the surname Holmes in infrequent use as a first name in America in the late 1800s and the first decade of the 1900s.
Honus m American (Rare)
Name of baseball great Honus Wagner who was born Johannes Peter Wagner... [more]
Hoot m American (Rare)
Possibly transferred use of Dutch or German surname Hoot or from a nickname particular to the individual bearing the name. For instance, rodeo cowboy and early western film actor, Hoot Gibson (1892-1962), was originally called Hoot Owl and that nickname became shortened to Hoot... [more]
Hosie m Hebrew
Diminutive of Hosea.
Hosteen m Navajo
A term of respect meaning "man, grown man, elder, mister, husband." Transferred use of the Navajo word Hastiin of the same meanings. Found as Áłtsé Hastiin, the first man in the Navajo creation story... [more]
Howdy m American (Rare)
Often associated with the children's television show 'Howdy Doody' (1947-1960) and the puppet of the same name. Howdy is also a diminutive for Howard and therefore a variant of Howie... [more]
Hoy m American (Rare)
A name of various possible origins: English, Scottish or Danish. The English form can be a transferred use of the surname Hoy from an occupational name for a sailor... [more]
Hube m American
Diminutive of Hubert. The pianist Hube Hanna worked with bandleader and composer Hoagy Carmichael.
Hurbert m American
Variant of Herbert.
Hylo m American (Rare)
Nickname given to bluegrass singer and guitarist Frank "Hylo" Brown, Jr. (1922-2003) due to his broad vocal range.
Iggie m American, Italian
Variant of Iggy.
Imo f American
Possibly a diminutive of Imogene.
Irven m English
Variant of Irvin.
Isom m Tajik (Rare), Uzbek
Tajik and Uzbek form of 'Isam.
Iverson m American
From a Scandinavian origin meaning "son of Iver".
Jaunita f American
Variant of Juanita.
Jedd m English
Variant of Jed and likewise a short form of Jedidiah. Noted bearer is Australian musician Jedd Hughes.
Jerohn m African American (Rare)
African American name possibly a form of the name John with an added initial sound and emphasis on the second syllable. Most well known bearer is Jerohn Garnett, a professional drummer who has worked with a variety of top rated singers and bands.
Jerrad m American
Variant of Jared or Jarrett.
Jerral m English (American)
Most famously borne by Dallas Cowboys NFL team owner, Jerry Jones whose full name is Jerral Wayne Jones. Possibly a folksy form of Gerald.
Jessee m American
Late 19th-century American spelling variant of Jesse.
Jettie f American
Diminutive for Georgette in the 1800s and early 1900s. In more modern times a diminutive of Jett.
Jocko m English
Diminutive variously of John or Joseph or Jacob and related names. Variant of Jock or Jack... [more]
Joeseph m English
Variant of Joseph.
Johney m & f American
Variant of Johnny.
Junious m American
Variant of Junius.
Kannen m Indian, American (Rare)
As a Tamil word a variant of Kannan derived from an originally Sanskrit name for Krishna, the supreme god of the Hindi religion... [more]
Karlen m American
Variant derivative of Karl.
Karlton m American
Variant of Carlton. Notable bearer, journalist and author, Karlton Jerome "Jerry" Rosholt (1923–2008) was of Norwegian ancestry.
Keever m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Keever.
Kendrew m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kendrew. Notable name sake is English born actor Kendrew Lascelles (1935-).
Kermie m American (Rare)
Diminutive of Kermit.
Kirkman m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kirkman.
Kix m American (Rare)
As a nickname the meaning is particular to the bearer. Country music artist Leon Eric "Kix" Brooks III (1955- ), half of the duo 'Brooks and Dunn', received the name before he was born because his feet tapped out a steady beat in his mother's womb... [more]
Korin f & m American (Rare)
Variant of Corin or Corine.
Ladell m English (American)
Prefix "La-" in front of Dell. Best known bearer may be American football coach and player Ladell Betts.
Ladon m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Ladon was the dragon or serpent that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides, and was killed by Herakles. It was also the name of a river god who was the father of Daphne and Metope.
LaDon m & f English (American)
Combination of the popular prefix la with the name Don.
Latrell m African American (Modern), American (Modern)
Modern coinage like many newer names with the prefix La- with a mellifluous second syllable.
Ledyard m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Ledyard.
Leitha f American
Variant of Letha.
Lemmie m Hebrew
Diminutive of Lemuel.
Lepha f American (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Leo. Notable bearer is Lepha Eliza Bailey (1845-1924), an American author who supported prohibition and women's legal right to vote.
Less m American (Rare)
Variant of Les or diminutive of Lester or Leslie.
Letta f Hungarian
Short form of Violetta, occasionally used as a given name in its own right.
Libero m Italian
Means "free" in Italian, from Latin liber.
Lidie f American
Variant of Lydia.
Lige m American (Rare)
Short form of Elijah. One notable bearer was silent film actor Lige Conley who was christened Elijah.
Liller f American (Archaic)
Variant of Leila derived from colloquial pronunciation.
Lomer m History (Ecclesiastical)
A rare saint's name after Saint Lomer, the abbot of Corbion (? - 593), or Saint Lomer, Bishop of Chartres (? - 585 CE), also known as Leudomer.
Lonie m American (Rare)
Likely a spelling variant of Lonnie or possibly a transferred use of the surname Lonie which is a form of the Irish surname Looney meaning "warrior."
Lorenso m Venetian
Venetian form of Laurentius.
Lossie f American
Possibly a variant of Lassie or a diminutive of Blossom or an independent name of unknown origin.
Ludwick m American
Variant of Ludwik.
Lugenia f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly a blend of Luvenia and Eugenia. This was borne by American civil rights reformer Lugenia Burns Hope (1871-1947).
Lular f American (Archaic)
Variant of Lula 1 derived from colloquial pronunciation.
Lulla f American
Variant of Lula 1 or Lulu 1.
Lum m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Lum, that is most likely a variant of Lamb, but can also be a topographical name for someone who lived near a pool.
Lurana f English (American, Archaic)
Possibly an early American alteration of Lorena 2. This name was borne by Lurana W. Sheldon (1862-1945), an author and newspaper editor who fought for women's legal right to vote in the United States.
Luster m American (Rare, Archaic)
German-American name meaning "cheerful" due to the original German connotation of Lust- having a platonic meaning of "delight" or "joy".
Maizie f English
Variant of Maisie.
Malissie f American
Variant or diminutive of Melissa.
Mallary f American
Variant of Mallory. A notable bearer is country music artist Mallary Hope.
Manervia f American
Probably a variant of Minerva.
Manie m Afrikaans
Diminutive of Hermanus.
McLean m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname McLean. Most famously borne by actor Edgar McLean Stevenson (1927-1996) best known for portraying Lt... [more]
Merl m American
Variant of Merle.
Mic m American (Rare)
Diminutive for Micah or Michael or a variant of Mick.
Monnie f American
Diminutive of Monica.
Montford m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Montford meaning either "from a communal ford or water crossing" or "from Munda's ford," Munda being an old English personal name meaning "protector, guardian," as seen in names such as Edmund... [more]
Mundo m Portuguese, Spanish
Short form of names ending in -mundo such as Raymundo or Edmundo.
Narvel m American (Rare)
Borne by rockabilly singer Narvel Felts (1938-) and by Narvel Blackstock, second husband of singer Reba McEntire. Probably a variant of Norval.
Nealie f & m American
Feminine form of Neal or Neil. Has also been used as a diminutive of Cornelius.
Neppie f American
Diminutive of Penelope.
Nobie f American
Diminutive of Zenobia.
Okey m American
Transferred use of the surname Okey.
Olar f American
Likely a variant of Ola.
Orie m American (Rare, Archaic)
Short form of names beginning with Or- such as Ora 1 or Orville or used as an independent name.
Orland m American
An English language form of Orlando.
Orley m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Orley or possibly a nickname of Orlando.
Orren m Biblical, Irish
Variant of Oren or Orrin.
Osie m & f American (Rare, Archaic)
Short form of names beginning with Os- such as Oscar or Osbert or used as an independent name.
Perk m English (Rare)
A diminutive of Perkin and Perkins or a nickname. One bearer is Canadian hockey forward Percival Walter "Perk" Galbraith (1898-1961).
Perkins m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Perkins.
Perley m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Perley.
Pert f Literature, Theatre, English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, but likely derived from the English word pert.... [more]
Poot m American (Rare)
Malik "Poot" Carr is the name of a character in the HBO drama 'The Wire' (2002-2008).
Prissie f English
Diminutive of Priscilla.
Prudy f English
Diminutive of Prudence.
Radney m American
Possibly a variant of Rodney. Noted bearer is country music artist Radney Foster.
Rankin m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rankin.
Rayford m American
Transferred use of the surname Rayford.
Rayland m American (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps inspired by Rowland or a modern name derived from combining the elements Ray- and -land. Ray- is also found in names Raymond and Raynard... [more]
Redden m English
Transferred use of the surname Redden.
Rella f Hungarian
Originally a short form of Aurélia, occasionally used as a given name in its own right.
Rennard m English
Transferred use of the surname Rennard.
Rennie m & f English
Diminutive of names containing the element ren, such as Rene, Irene, Rennard or Warren.
Ressie f American
Diminutive of Theresa.
Reubin m Hebrew
Variant of Reuben.
Rillie f English (American)
Diminutive of Aurelia or Amarilla (variant of Amaryllis). Also compare Rilla.
Roba f English (Rare)
Alternate form of Roberta. Noted bearer is female country music pioneer Roba Stanley (1908-1986).
Roddie m English
Variant of Roddy.
Roper m American (Modern, Rare), English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Roper.
Rowdy m American
A nickname with synonyms such as boisterous or rambunctious. Notable namesake is US Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines.
Rual m English (American, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), South African (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Reuel (anglophone world) and Raul (Latin America).... [more]
Rufe m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Rufus.
Sairey f English (Archaic)
Diminutive of Sarah. Charles Dickens used the name for the character of Mrs. Gamp in his novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit' (1844).
Sargent m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sargent. A notable bearer is politician Sargent Shriver, husband of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Selmer m American
Transferred use of the surname Selmer.
Sibbie f American
Diminutive of Sibyl.
Simmie m American
Diminutive of Simon 1, Simeon or other names with the sound sim.
Slim m American
Often a nickname for someone "thin" or possibly a transferred use of the surname Slim. Noted bearers include actor Slim Pickens, whose name was a humorous adaptation of the southern expression 'slim pickings' meaning "limited choices"... [more]
Smoky m American
Variant of Smokey. A famous bearer of this form is Major League Baseball pitcher, Smoky Joe Wood (1889–1985).
Sorrell m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sorrell. The most notable bearer is the actor Sorrell Booke (1930-1994) best known for playing the corrupt local functionary Boss Hogg on the American television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979-1985).
Stoney m American (Rare)
Diminutive for the modern name Stone. One noted bearer is country music artist Stoney Edwards (1929-1997).
Swoosie f American (Rare)
Name borne by actress Swoosie Kurtz (1944-) for the aircraft her father, Frank Allen Kurtz Jr., piloted during World War II... [more]
Tabbie f English
Variant of Tabby.
Tag m & f American (Rare)
Diminutive of Taggart or variant of Tagg. Also used as a nickname by people with initials T.A.G.
Tandy f & m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Tandy.
Tav m English
Diminutive of Gustav or Gustavo. Bearers include musician Gustavo Antonio "Tav" Falco (1945-).
Tavie f Picard, French
Diminutive of Octavie.
Taz m & f English
A diminutive of Tasmin or other names containing similar sounds. Also a British diminutive of Terry 1 or Theresa or Terrence... [more]
T-bone m American (Rare)
Nickname with meaning particular to the bearer, but often used for someone with a name beginning with the letter 'T'. Bearers include blues singer and guitarist Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker (1910–1975), for whom the name was derived from his middle name because of its close pronunciation of Tee-bow... [more]
Tempie m & f American
Diminutive of names beginning with Temp- such as Temperance, Tempest or Temple.
Texana f American (South, Rare)
Means "Texan" in Spanish, referring to a female inhabitant of the state of Texas. It may also be used as a feminine elaboration of Tex... [more]
Thain m Scots, English
Transferred use of the surname Thain meaning a nobleman who served as an attendant to royals or who was awarded land by a king... [more]
Tinnie f American
The 19th century American name is possibly a variant of Tennie.
Tishie f English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Letitia. Also compare Tisha.
Tolbert m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Tolbert.
Trell m American
Diminutive of names ending in -trell, such as Kentrell or Latrell or used as an independent name.
Trigger m American (Rare), English (British, Rare)
Meaning can be particular to the bearer, such as "trigger of a gun" for someone noted for marksmanship. In the British television series 'Only Fools and Horses' (1981-1991) one character was called Trigger after the horse owned by Roy Rogers.
Uny f English (Archaic)
Diminutive of Eunice.
Vassar m & f American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Vassar. Notable namesakes are Vassar Carlton Clements (1928 - 2005) American folk musician known as the Father of Hillbilly Jazz and female poet Vassar Miller (1924 - 1998).
Vella f Finnish, Estonian
Short form of Vellamo.
Verdie f English (American), American (South)
Meaning uncertain, possibly a variant or diminutive of Verity or Vera 1. This name was most well used in the Southeastern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries... [more]
Verl m American
An English language form of a French name meaning "truthful" and a variant of Verle.
Verlin m American
From Latin origin meaning "virile" or "manly". ... [more]
Viney f American
Diminutive of Lavinia.
Vinnie f English (American)
Diminutive of Lavinia. A notable bearer was the American sculptor Lavinia Ellen "Vinnie" Ream Hoxie (1847-1914), known professionally as Vinnie Ream, who is most well known for her statue of President Abraham Lincoln on display in the United States Capitol rotunda... [more]
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