English (American) Submitted Names

These names are a subset of English names used more often in America. See also about American names.
gender
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Phanessa f English (American, Rare), English (Australian, Rare)
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of Phanes, probably influenced by the name Vanessa. In Greek mythology, Phanes was a primeval god of procreation whose name derived from Greek phainô "to bring light, make clear".
Pharisee f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Primarily Southeastern in the United States, dating back to the 1840s and also used in the early 20th century.... [more]
Philene f English (American, Rare), Haitian Creole, South African
Possibly a variant of Philine, a contraction of Philomène, or a feminine form of Phil using the common name suffix lene.
Phina f English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Diminutive of names ending in -phina like Josephina or Seraphina.
Phoenicia f English (American, Rare)
Taken directly from the ancient Semitic thalassocratic civilization Phoenicia.
Picabo f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of the village Picabo in Idaho.
Pidge m & f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
From the word pidgeon. It has been used extensively as a nickname and also rarely as an official name.
Pidgeon m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Archaic form of pigeon, a bird, inherited from Middle English pygeoun, borrowed from Old French pyjon, inherited from Late Latin pīpiōnem “chirping bird”, derived from Latin pīpiāre “chirp”... [more]
Pinkney m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Pinkney.
Platinum f English (American, Rare)
From the metal platinum, derived from Spanish platina, a diminutive of plata "silver". It can also be taken from the color platinum, derived from the metal.
Plymouth m & f English (Rare), English (American)
Either derived directly from the place name (see Plymouth) or transferred from the surname which is derived from the place name.
Po m English (American, Rare, ?)
Diminutive of names beginning with P like Philip, etc.
Poet f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
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'.
Polo m Spanish, English, Italian, English (American), Medieval Spanish, Medieval Italian
This name likely roots from Paolo or Paulo, and Polo is a variant of both. It can be used in association with the sport also, but very rarely is.
Porcelain f English (American, Rare)
Taken from the material porcelain, ultimately derived from Italian porcellana "cowrie shell".
Posh f Popular Culture, English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word posh, assigned as a nickname 'Posh Spice' to the Spice Girl Victoria Beckham by the magazine 'Top of the Pops'.
Pratt m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Pratt.
Preacher m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Preacher.
Prestyn m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant and feminine form of Preston.
Priscalyn f English (American)
A combination of the name Priscilla or Prisca with the suffix of -lyn.
Prophecy m & f English (American, Modern, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word prophecy, meaning "A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration."... [more]
Pruitt m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Pruitt.
Psalm m & f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare), Various
From the English word psalm which refers to a sacred song or poem, especially one of the hymns by David and others which were collected into the Old Testament Book of Psalms... [more]
Pyram m English (American)
English form of Pyramus... [more]
Quandale m English (American, Americanized, Modern, Rare)
Quandale Dingle is a cultural idol for teenage guys
Quaneisha f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin, possibly using the popular feminine suffix -eisha.
Quantella f English (American)
Probably created as a rhyme to Chantella.
Quentan m English (American)
Variant spelling of Quentin and Quintin
Quilene f Afrikaans (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), German (Rare)
Most likely a combination of a name starting with Qui- (such as Quinn and Quirijn) with a name that ends in -lene, such as Helene and Marlene.... [more]
Quincia f Spanish (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Spanish form of Quintia and (American) English feminization of Quincy.
Quinlin m & f English (American, Rare)
From an Irish surname which was a variant of Quinlan.
Quinnlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Feminine variant of Quinlan, influenced by Quinn and the popular name suffix lyn.
Quintana f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps from Latin quintanus "fifth-ranking", from quintus "fifth" (see Quintus) or a transferred use of the surname. In today's English-speaking world it is sometimes perceived as a feminine form of Quintin or Quentin.... [more]
Quitman m English (American)
Transferred use of the suranem Quitman.
Qween f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Queen. Qween Amor (1988-) is a performance artist who predominantly utilizes public space for her performances.
Raddix m & f English (American, Modern, Rare), Obscure (Modern)
Used by American actress Cameron Diaz for her daughter born 2019. It might be inspired by Latin radix meaning "root", which is the source of the English word radical, or the similar name Maddox.... [more]
Radley m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Radley.
Raelan f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Raelyn and Raylan influenced by Caelan.
Raella f English (American)
Invented name. Combination of Rae/Ray and Ella. See Raela for the two-syllable version of this name
Raelle f English (American)
Feminine form of Rael.
Raemee f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Allegedly a feminine form of Rémy.
Raeven f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Raven influenced by Rae.
Rage m English (American)
From the Middle English word rage, from the Old French rage/rager, ultimately derived from Latin rabies, meaning "madness."
Rahn m English (American)
Transferred use of the German surname Rahn.... [more]
Raider m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Simply from the English word raider meaning "person who raids, plunderer, pirate". It also coincides with a surname (see Raider)... [more]
Rainelle f English (American)
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an elaborated form of Raine.
Rainey f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rainey. As a feminine name, it can also be used as a diminutive of Raine or Lorraine.
Ralden m & f English (American)
Possibly a variation of the English name Alden.
Ramissah f English (American, Rare)
Possibly intended as a feminine form of Ramses.
Randon m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Randon.
Randsom m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Extremely rare variant of Ransom, which was originally an East Anglian patronym derived from the personal name Rand (or Rande), a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element rand meaning "rim (of a shield)".
Ranger m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Ranger.
Raphia f English (American)
Could be used as a feminine variant of Raphael, or a twist on Sophia.
Ravenia f English (American)
Likely an elaboration of Raven, though it is also a flowering plant and a very small village in Greece.
Rawley m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rawley.
Rawling m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Rawlings or a transferred use of the surname Rawling.
Rayanna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely a combination of Ray and Anna.
Raychel f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Rachel influenced by Ray. Also see Raechel.
Raydoe f English (American)
Origin unknown.
Raylan m English (American), Popular Culture
A variant of Rylan, incorporating the diminutive Ray.
Raylee f English (American, Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements ray and lee.
Rayleigh f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Raleigh and Raylee or possibly a transferred use of the surname Rayleigh.
Raylena f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Latinization of Raylene (Compare Jaylena and Kaylena). Also, see Raylee.
Rayson m English (American, Modern, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
An invented name. A combination of the name element ray and Jason/Cason. Also concedes with the surname Rayson.
Rebelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of a 2012 perfume by Rihanna, from French rebelle which is both a noun meaning "rebel" and an adjective meaning "rebellious". Also compare Rebel.
Rece m & f English (American)
Variant of Reece. Rece was given to 14 boys in 2017 according to the SSA.
Redfield m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Redfield.
Redman m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Redman.
Redmon m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Redmon.... [more]
Redmona f English (American, Rare)
Feminization of Redmon. This was the original middle name of the American author and poet Jessie Redmon Fauset (1882-1961). She had it changed to Redmon later in life.
Ree f English (American, Rare)
Short form of Marie and other names containing the same sound. A known bearer of the nickname is Ann Marie "Ree" Drummond (1969-), host of the Food Network show 'The Pioneer Woman'... [more]
Reesly f & m English (American)
Newly created name, probably a combination of Reese and -ly
Reford m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Reford.
Reggin m English (American)
my mom named me this
Regis m Provençal, Niçard, English (American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Niçard form of Régis as well as an English and Brazilian Portuguese borrowing of Régis in its Anglicized form... [more]
Regor m English (American)
Roger spelled backwards.
Remedy f & m English (American, Rare)
From the English word, perhaps intended to be an English equivalent of Remedios.
Renley f & m English (American, Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Renley.
Renon m & f English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Renon.
Renwick m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Renwick.
Reveille f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word reveille (the traditional tune played to wake up the troops), ultimately from French réveillez meaning "wake up!".
Revelynne f English (American, Rare)
Perhaps a feminization of Revelin. Otherwise, the name is probably a combination of a name starting with R- with Evelynne... [more]
Reverend m English (American, Archaic)
Derived from Reverend, an English honorific title for certain Christian clergy and ministers.... [more]
Revonda f English (American, Archaic)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Revra m English (American, Archaic)
Short form of Reverend. This is at least the case for the American inventor Revra DePuy (1860-1921).
Rexine f English (American, Rare)
Feminine form of Rex. It may have been modeled on Maxine and influenced by Rexanne.
Rexley m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly from the surname, or a combination of Rex with the popular suffix ley.
Rexton m English (American, Modern)
Combination of the name Rex with the suffix -ton.
Reznor m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Reznor. American musician Trent Reznor (1965-) is the lead singer of the rock band Nine Inch Nails... [more]
Rhayne f English (American)
Variant of Raine that was given to 6 girls in 2000.
Rhenn f English (American)
Variant spelling or Wren or Ren given to 5 girls in 2018.
Rheta f English (American)
Possibly a variant of Rita, the spelling perhaps influenced by that of Rhea or Greek ῥήτωρ (rhetor) "public speaker, orator"... [more]
Rhettley m & f English (American, Rare)
Combination of the name Rhett and the popular suffix -ley.
Rhettlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Female form of Rhett. Combination of Rhett and Lyn.
Rhody f English (American, Archaic)
Diminutive of Rhoda used in the Victorian era.
Rhonica f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Ronica, the spelling influenced by that of Rhonda.
Rhyatt m & f English (American, Modern)
Alternate spelling of Riot.
Rhyen m & f English (American)
Variant of Rhyen
Rhylan m & f English (Modern), English (American, Modern)
Variant of Rylan. According to the SSA, 26 girls and 34 boys were named Rhylan in 2018.
Rhyland m & f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Rylan. According to the SSA, 5 girls and 16 boys were named Rhyland in 2018.
Rhyme m & f English (American)
Comes from the word rhyme which means “words that sound similar”
Riann f & m English (American)
Variant of Ryanne and Ryan.
Riata f English (American)
American. ... [more]
Ricci m English (American)
Either a transferred use of the surname Ricci or a variant of Ricky.
Ridgely m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Ridgely.... [more]
Ridgeway m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Ridgeway.
Rillie f English (American)
Diminutive of Aurelia or Amarilla (variant of Amaryllis). Also compare Rilla.
Rindy f English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Marinda, Clarinda, Dorinda and other names containing a similar sound... [more]
Ripp m English (American, Rare)
From the surname Ripp, influenced by the popularity of similar names like Ripley.
Risa f English (American)
Either a short form of names ending in -risa or a transferred use of the surname.
Riven m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a blend of River with the popular name suffix en. It coincides with an English adjective meaning "split, torn apart", related to Old Norse rífa "to scratch, to rive".
Rivera f & m English (American, Rare), American (Hispanic)
Transferred use of the surname Rivera or an elaboration of River.
Riverrose f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of River and Rose. It existed in the US popularity chart beyond 1000 since 2018 where it was given to six babies, then it charted again in 2021 where it was given to seven babies.
Roamer m & f English (American, Archaic)
From the Middle English word roam(er), to refer to someone who likes to move around and travel, especially without a clear idea of what they want to do or go.
Robben m English (American, Rare)
Probably a variant of Robin.... [more]
Robbertt m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Robert probably via the surname Robbertt.
Robinette f Medieval French, French (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Medieval French diminutive of Robine (as -ette is a French feminine diminutive suffix). In other words: you could say that this name is the feminine form of Robinet... [more]
Robley m English (American)
Meaning unknown, possibly an Americanized version of the Spanish "roble," meaning "oak."
Roccina f English (American, Modern, Rare)
English feminine form of Rocco, probably inspired by Rocchina
Rodman m English (American, Modern)
A possible variation on Rod, Rodney, and other names starting with ROD-. Two well known bearers are Rodman Philbrick (1951-), who wrote the young adult novel "Freak the Mighty", and Rodman Edward "Rod" Serling (1924-1975), a television writer known for the classic "Twilight Zone" series.
Rogers m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Rogers.
Roll m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Most likely a transferred use of the surname Roll or a short form / nickname for Rudolph, Roland, Rollo or Rolf.
Rollins m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rollins.
Rondal m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Rondal.
Ronell m English (American)
Maybe a variant of Ronald.
Rosaleah f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Rosalia, or simply a combination of Rosa 1 and Leah.
Rosavella f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Modern variant of Rosabella.
Rosebelle f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Rosabel or a combination of Rose and Belle.
Rozanna f English (American, Rare), Dutch (Rare), Flemish, Hungarian, Polish, Greek
English and Dutch variant and Hungarian and Polish form of Rosanna as well as a Greek variant of Rozana.
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]
Rumble f & m English (American)
From rumble (v.). Slang noun meaning "gang fight" is from 1946. Meaning "backmost part of a carriage" is from 1808 (earlier rumbler, 1801), probably from the effect of sitting over the wheels; hence rumble seat (1828).
Rush m English (American)
From French rousse, meaning "red hair." May also be transferred use of the surname Rush.
Russi m & f English (American)
Variant spelling of Russy. A notable bearer of this name is the American voice actress Russi Taylor (1944-2019), whose full name was Russell Taylor.
Russia f English (American, Rare)
Taken directly from the country Russia.
Ruthanna f English (American)
Combination of Ruth 1 and Anna. Also compare Ruthann.
Rwby f English (American, Modern)
From the series RWBY, pronounced "ruby". The name of the series is formed from the initials of the main characters and their associated colours red, white, blue, and yellow.
Ryane f English (American)
Female variant of Ryan. Ryane was given to 18 girls in 2017.
Ryanna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Ryan modeled on Rayanna or a combination of ry and Anna.
Ryatt m & f English (American, Modern)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ry and the name Wyatt. It could also be considered a variant of Riot, which is pronounced identically.
Ryden m English (American, Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Ryden.
Ryelee f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Riley. The USA Social Security Administration has recorded 12 girls and 6 boys with the name Ryelee in 2014.
Ryett m & f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Ryatt. According to the SSA, there were 25 boys named Ryett in 2018.
Rylene f English (American, Modern, Rare), English (Canadian, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Rylan or a combination of Riley with the trending suffix -lene (Compare Rylann).
Ryler m English (American, Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements ry and ler, influenced by names like Tyler and Ryder... [more]
Rylund m English (American)
Transferred use from the surname Rylund or a variant of Ryland.
Ryson m English (American, Modern, Rare)
A recently created name: a blend of Ryder and Tyson.