English Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the language is English.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Moria f English (Rare), Theatre
Modern instances of this name may be misspellings of Maria or Moira. In the case of the character in Ben Jonson's satirical play Cynthia's Revels (1600), who 'talks anything of anything', it was probably intended to be a feminine derivative of Greek μωρός (moros) meaning "simpleton".
Morinda f English (American, Archaic)
From the genus of flowering plants. The generic name is derived from the Latin words morus "mulberry", from the appearance of the fruits, and indica "of India".
Morissette f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morissette. Also, it is the stage name of Johanne Morissette Daug Amon, a Filipina singer, rapper, dancer, and musician and a former contestant on TV5's Star Factor and The Voice of the Philippines... [more]
Morla f Literature, Italian (Rare), English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morla.... [more]
Morning f & m English
From the English word "morning", ultimately from proto-Germanic murginaz "to flicker, twinkle, darken".
Morningstar f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morningstar.
Morrell m English
Transferred use of the surname Morrell.
Morrison m English (African, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morrison. A famous bearer of the surname was Jim Morrison (1943-1971), lead singer of American rock band The Doors.
Morrissey m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the Irish surname Morrissey.
Morrow m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Morrow.
Morvenna f English
Elaboration of Morven in the style of Morwenna.
Morya f English
Variant of Moira.
Mosaic m English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word mosaic, which is a pattern of small pieces of coloured stones, glass, or ceramic.
Mossie f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly coined as a feminine form of Moss, although it might also be a short form of Moselle.
Motley m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Motley.
Mountstuart m English
Possibly a transferred use of the surname Mountstuart.
Mourning f English (Rare, Archaic), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
From the English word mourning meaning "grief". This was also used as a variant of Morning.... [more]
Movita f Popular Culture, English (American)
The stage name of the actress Maria Luisa Castaneda (1916-2015), whose popularity spurned usage of the name in the 1930s.
Moyle m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Moyle.
Moza m Biblical
Hebrew "going forth" said of flowing water, the rising sun, leafing plants, etc.
Mozart m English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the German surname Mozart, most likely in honour of the Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Moze m English
Nickname for Moses
Mozell m & f English (American)
Possibly a feminine variant and a masculine form of Mozelle.
Mualeleth f Biblical
She was a wife of Kenan in the genealogies in Genesis in the Old Testament.
Much-mercy f English (Puritan)
Referring to the overwhelming mercy of God.
Muddy m English (Rare), African American
From the adjective used as a nickname for someone who is covered in mud. Famous bearers of this nickname ''Muddy'' include the American baseball player Muddy Ruel (1896-1963), and American singer and musician Muddy Waters (1913-1983).
Mufasa m Popular Culture, English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Name of a character in 'The Lion King' franchise, who is Scar's older brother, Sarabi's mate, Simba's father and Kiara and Kion's paternal grandfather and introduced as the King of the Pride Lands.
Muffet f Popular Culture, English
Name of the title character in the nursery rhyme, Little Miss Muffet, and possibly derived from the surname Muffet. This name is also used as a nickname, such as in Muffet Hemingway (born Joan Whittlesey Hemingway) and Muffet McGraw (real name Ann McGraw, née O'Brien).
Muffin f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Margaret or Mary, possibly an elaborated form of Muffy. It may also be given in relation to the baked goods called muffins.
Muffy f English
Diminutive of Margaret and Mary.
Muirhead m Scottish, English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Muirhead. A known bearer was Scottish war artist Muirhead Bone (1876-1953).
Muppim m Biblical
Meaning "wave offerings," was the eighth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
Murdoc m English (Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Murdoch. A notable fictional bearer of this name is Murdoc Niccals, member of virtual band Gorillaz.
Murl m English (Rare)
Variant of Merle presumably
Murlene f English (Archaic)
Feminine form of Murl.
Murph m English
Short form of Murphy.
Murraya f English (Australian)
Possibly from the name of a genus of plants.
Murrel m English (American, Rare)
A variant of Murrell, which is taken from the surname, Murrell, itself a variant of the given name Merrill.
Murry m English
Variant of Murray.
Muse m & f English
Transferred use of the surname.
Mushi m Biblical
Meaning "touch, sensitive," was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:19, born in Egypt.
Myana f English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Myanna, a blend of Mya and Iyana or simply a combination of the popular phonetic elements my, ya and na.
Myanna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a blend of my and Anna or a combination of the popular phonetic elements my, ya and na.
Mycena f English (Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Mychael m English (Rare), Irish (Rare, Archaic), Medieval Baltic
Variant of Michael, as well as a medieval Latvian form.
Mychal m English
Variant of Michael.
Mychala f English
Variant spelling of Michaela.
Myelin f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the Norse name Mylin.
Myer m English
Variant of Meir.
Myka f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Micah.
Mykah f & m English (American)
Variant of Micah.
Mykail m English
Variant of Michael.
Mykayla f English
Variant of Michaela.
Mykelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Strictly feminine form of Mykel.
Mylee f English
Variant of Miley.
Myleene f English (Modern, Rare)
Allegedly an Anglicized form of Mylène.
Mylie f English
Variant of Miley.
Mylley f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Mylley.
Mylo m English
Variant of Milo.
Myna f English (Rare)
Variant of Mina 1. Also the name of a bird species, the Golden Myna.
Myonne f English (American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Myraette f English (American)
Combination of Myra and the popular suffix -ette.
Myrcella f Literature, Popular Culture, English (Modern, Rare)
Created by author George R.R. Martin for a character in his series A Song of Ice and Fire (1996) and its television adaptation Game of Thrones (2011-2019). At the beginning of the first novel, Princess Myrcella Baratheon is the daughter of king Robert Baratheon and queen Cersei Lannister... [more]
Myria f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Myriam.
Myriah f & m English
Variant of Myria or Miriah. Usage of this name began in England in the 18th century, though at that time, it was rarely given to girls... [more]
Myrinta f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Myron or Myra and the suffix -inta, or a variant of Miranda, this uncommon name reached the height of its popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and Canada.
Myrl f & m English
Variant of Merle or Meryl.
Myrle f English
Variant of Merle.
Myrrena f English (Rare, ?), Obscure
Possibly an altered form of Myrrhine or Myrina. This is borne by American film director Myrrena Brakhage (1958-), a daughter of Stan Brakhage, who is considered to be one of the most important figures in 20th-century experimental film.
Myrrh f English
The word "myrrh" derives from the Aramaic ܡܪܝܪܐ (murr), and Arabic مر (mur)، meaning "bitter". Its name entered the English language from the Hebrew Bible, where it is called "mor", מור, and later as a Semitic loanword was used in the Greek myth of Myrrha, and later in the Septuagint; in the Greek language, the related word μύρον (mýron) became a general term for perfume.
Myrrha f English
Over the centuries Myrrha, the girl, and myrrh, the fragrance, have been linked etymologically. The Modern English word myrrh (Old English: myrra) derives from the Latin Myrrha (or murrha or murra, all are synonymous Latin words for the tree substance)... [more]
Myrta f English (Rare), German (Swiss, Rare), Spanish (Rare), Italian (Rare)
English and German cognate of Myrtle and Spanish and Italian variant of Mirta.
Myrtelle f English (American, Rare)
Altered form of Myrtle. A known bearer of this name was American physician and medical researcher Myrtelle Canavan (1879-1953), one of the first female pathologists.
Myrtice f English
Variant of Myrtis.
Myrtis f Ancient Greek, English
Ancient Greek name derived from μύρτος (myrtos) meaning "myrtle". This was borne by Myrtis of Anthedon (fl. 6th century BC), an early lyric poet and teacher, who was celebrated for being 'sweet-sounding' and 'clear-voiced' – but also criticized for being over-competitive with fellow poets... [more]
My-sake m & f English (Puritan)
Referring to Matthew 5:11, "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner. of evil against you falsely, for my sake."
Myshkin m English (Rare)
Extremely rare transferred use of the Russian surname Myshkin.
Mystical f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word mystical, which is an inspiring sense of spiritual mystery, awe, or fascination.
Mystique f & m English, Popular Culture
From the adjective in the English language. Means to have a "a special quality or air that makes somebody or something appear mysterious, powerful, or desirable." It is a French loanword deriving from the Middle English mystik, from the Latin mysticus 'of or belonging to secret rites or mysteries; mystic, mystical', from the Ancient Greek mustikos (μυστικός) 'secret, mystic', from mustēs (μύστης) 'one who has been initiated'.... [more]
Naaman m Biblical
The Hebrew meaning of the boy's name Naaman is "pleasant; pleasantness" or even "beautiful; agreeable; delightful." ... [more]
Naarah f Biblical
From Hebrew נַעֲרָה (na'ará) meaning "girl" or "maiden". Naarah was of the tribe of Judah and as the second wife of Ashhur she gave birth to Ahuzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari.
Na'arai m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naarai.... [more]
Naarai m Biblical
This name comes from the root נער (na'ar), which has three meanings. The meaning that is most likely is "youth" or "child", but it can also mean "to growl" and "to shake loose". The second part of the name, י (yod), is also of uncertain meaning... [more]
Naari m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naarai.... [more]
Naashon m Biblical
Variant of Nahshon used in the King James Version of the Old Testament.
Naavya f English (Rare)
Could be a variant of Navia
Nacheline f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin, uses the popular feminine suffix -ine.
Nachor m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Nachrai m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Nacirema f English (American, Rare)
The word "American" spelled backwards, used as a feminine given name.
Naggai m Biblical
Meaning "clearness; brightness; light."
Nagge m Biblical
Meaning "clearness; brightness; light."
Naham m & f Biblical
From the Hebrew verb נָחַם (nacham) meaning "to comfort". This name occurs in a biblical passage where it is unclear whether the bearer of the name is male or female, although most scholars agree that this person was likely male.
Na'harai m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Naharai m Biblical
The name comes from נחר (nhr), meaning "to snort vigorously". It comes from the root חרר (harar), meaning "heat source". It also comes from נחר (nahar), which describes a horse's snorting noise.... [more]
Nahash m Biblical, Jewish (?)
Means "snake" in Hebrew, from the vocabulary noun נָחָשׁ (nachash or nāḥāš).... [more]
Nahbi m Biblical
Nahbi, the son of Vophsi of the house of Naphtali, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:14.
Nahshon m Biblical, Jewish, African American
From Ancient Hebrew נַחְשׁוֹן (naḥšôn) meaning "enchanter, diviner", itself from the word נָחַשׁ (nāḥaš) meaning "to whisper, to enchant".... [more]
Naiomi f English
Variant of Naomi 1.
Nairn m & f Scottish, English
Transferred use of the surname Nairn.
Najae f & m English (Rare)
Elaboration of Jae 2.
Nakita f English (Modern)
Possibly an English variant form of the Russian masculine name Nikita 1, which is commonly confused for a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
Nakota m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Indigenous Nakota peoples.
Nakova f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin, perhaps a transferred use of the Bulgarian surname Nakova. This was used by American social media influencer Myka Stauffer for her daughter born 2011.
Naldera f English (Rare)
From the name of the town Naldehra in Shimla, India. Borne by Lady Alexandra Naldera Curzon, daughter of the viceroy of India.
Namon m English, Biblical
Possibly a variant of Naaman.
Namuel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Nemuel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Nances f English
Maybe a blend of Nancy and Frances.
Nancie f English
Variant of Nancy.
Nancilea f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Nanci and Lea. A famous bearer is American Olympic driver Nancilea Foster (1983-).
Nandina f English (Rare)
From the species of flowering plant, also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo.
Nanetta f English (American, Rare), Hungarian, Romansh
English variant and Hungarian and Romansh form of Nanette.
Nanie f English
Variant of Nanny.
Nanoah m & f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Archaic)
In the case of male bearers, this name can be a corruption or variant of the biblical name Manoah. For female bearers, the meaning and origin is unknown at this point in time.
Naomia f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Naomi 1.
Nap m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Diminutive of Napoleon. Most notably used by Hall of Fame baseball player Nap Lajoie.
Naphtalia f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Naphtali, influenced by Natalia.
Naphtuhim m Biblical
Naphtuhim is a son of Mizraim and grandson of Ham first mentioned in Genesis 10:13.
Narcy f English
Diminutive form of Narcissa and Narcisa.
Nariah f English (Modern)
Feminine variant of Neriah influenced via a rhyming variant of Mariah.
Narice f Literature, English (Rare)
Coined for a short story called The Dice of God by South African romance novelist Cynthia Stockley (1863-1936). The short story was serialized in Cosmopolitan magazine starting in February of 1926, and appears to have been expanded and published as a stand-alone book the same year.
Narius m Greek Mythology, Biblical
Derived from Greek(neros) meaning "water". In Greek and Roman myth this was the name of a god of the sea. This was also the name of a Roman saint of the 1st century, a member of the army, who was martyred with his companion Achilleus because they refused to execute Christians.
Nariyah f English (Modern)
Most likely a variant of Neriah (Compare Sariah).
Narla f English (New Zealand)
Means "happy" in New Zealand. Most likely based off similar sounding names such as Marla, Carla and Darla.
Nashton m English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Nash and the popular name suffix -ton.
Nashville m & f English (Rare)
This name is derived from the city of Nashville (and capital of Tennessee in the USA)... [more]
Nasiriyah f English (Rare), Arabic
From the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq. The city was founded in the 1870s and named after a local sheikh named Nasir.
Nason m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Nason.
Nataly f English (Modern), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek (Rare), Russian, Ukrainian, Estonian (Rare)
English variant and Spanish and Portuguese borrowing of Natalie, as well as a variant transcription of Russian Натали and Ukrainian Наталі (see Natali).
Natanya f & m English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern), Hebrew (?)
Alternate transcription of Hebrew נְתַנְיָה (see Netanya), a modern form of Netanyahu (which was the name of three or four male characters in the Old Testament).... [more]
Nathana f English (Rare)
Feminisation of Nathan.
Nathanaelle f English
Feminine form of Nathanael.
Nathaniell m English (Archaic)
Variant of Nathaniel recorded in the 16th century.
Nathanielle f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Nathaniel, using the suffix -elle.
Nathanya f English (Rare)
English variant of Nathania and Natania.
Nathin m English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Nathan.
Natica f English
Possible variation of Nautica (or perhaps a blend of Natalie and Monica).... [more]
Natie m & f English
Diminutive of Nathan, Nathaniel, Ignatius or Natalie.
Natius m English
Short form of Ignatius.
Nats f & m English, Filipino
Short form of Natalie, Nathanael and other names that begin with nat-.
Natti f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Nattie, used as a diminutive for Natalie/Natalia.
Nattie f English, Scots
Diminutive of names beginning with Nat-, such as Natalie, as well as a Scots diminutive of Henrietta.
Natto m English
Nickname for Nathanael and Nathaniel.
Natty m & f English
Diminutive of Nathaniel, Natalie and other names containing the element nat.
Naunton m English (Archaic)
Transferred use of either the surname Naunton or the place name Naunton.... [more]
Nautica f English (American, Modern), African American (Modern)
Likely based on the English word nautical, which is derived from Latin nauticus meaning "pertaining to ships or sailors", ultimately from Greek ναῦς (naus) "ship". Use of the name may also be influenced by the American clothing company Nautica.
Navarone m English (Rare)
Likely derived from Navarone, the name of a fictional Greek island from the novel The Guns of Navarone (1957) written by Alistair MacLean (1922-1987).... [more]
Navarro m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Navarro.
Nazareth f & m English (Puritan), English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian), Indian (Christian), Filipino (Rare), Spanish, Armenian (Rare)
From the biblical place name, now an Arabic city in northern Israel. In the New Testament it is referred to as the home town of Jesus Christ, and is used as one of his titles: Jesus of Nazareth. The meaning is uncertain; it may be from Hebrew נֵצֶר (netzer) meaning "branch, shoot" or נָצַר (natzar) meaning "watch, guard"... [more]
Ncuti m Rwandan, English (African)
From the Kinyarwanda word incuti meaning "friend".
Neala f English
Feminine form of Neal.
Neale m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Neale.
Nealy f English
Either a feminine form of Neal or a diminutive of Cornelia.
Neander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), English, German
Latinized form of Neandros. However, in modern times, this name is best known as a surname - the most prominent bearer of which is the German theologian and hymn writer Joachim Neander (1650-1680)... [more]
Neariah m Biblical
"Neariah" was a descendant of David, and father of Elionenai. He was the son of Shemaiah.
Neave f English (British)
Anglicized form of Niamh.
Nebat m Biblical
Nebat, meaning "Sprout," an Ephrathite of Zereda, was the father of Jeroboam.
Nebraska f English
Nebraska is derived from transliteration of the archaic Otoe words Ñí Brásge (contemporary Otoe Ñí Bráhge), or the Omaha Ní Btháska meaning "flat water", after the Platte River that flows through the state.
Necie f English, African American
Diminutive of Bernice, Denise and other names containing the sound nees.
Nectarine f English (Rare)
From the type of peach native to Greece, where the juice was treasured and called a "drink of the gods" or "nectar".
Nedabiah m Biblical
Means "Yahweh is generous" in Hebrew, derived from the verb נָדַב (nadav) meaning "to give willingly" (by implication "to be noble"; also compare Nadab) and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [more]
Neddie m English
Diminutive of Edward and Edmund.
Neddy m English
Variant of Neddie.
Nedenia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration and feminisation of Ned.
Nedley m English (American, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Nedley.
Nedly m English (American, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Variant of Nedley. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch jazz musician and composer Nedly Elstak (1931-1989).
Nedra f English (American), Literature
Inspired by the name of a fictional place from the 1905 novel Nedra by George Barr McCutcheon. In the novel, Nedra is an island where some of the protagonists are stranded, but the cover illustration featuring a lady probably gave the impression that it was a personal name belonging to a female character... [more]
Nedrick m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Nedrick.... [more]
Needham m English
Transferred use of the surname Needham.
Neel m English (Rare)
Variant of Neil.
Neeley m & f English, Literature
Diminutive of Cornelius or a transferred use of the surname Neeley.
Neftaly m English
Variant of Neftali.
Nehushta f Biblical
Possibly from Hebrew נחושת‎ (n'khóshet) "copper". Nehushta was the wife of King Jehoiakim and daughter of Elnathan ben Achbor of Jerusalem, according 2 Kings 24:8 in the Old Testament... [more]