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.
Elleigh f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Ellie given to 33 girls in 2017.
Ellesse f English (New Zealand, Modern, Rare), English (American, Rare)
From the name of the Italian sportswear brand, which is derived from the initials of its founder, Leonardo Servadio (the letters L and S, in Italian elle esse).
Ellieanna f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Eliana 1, influenced by Ellie and Anna.
Ellieanne f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Eliane, influenced by Ellie and Anne 1.
Elmon m English (American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Elmus m English (American, Rare)
Elmus Wicker, author of "Banking Panics of the Gilded Age", was one famous bearer of this name
Elodea f English (American, Rare, Archaic), French (Acadian, Rare, Archaic)
Derived from Elodea, a genus of several underwater freshwater perennials, often called the waterweeds, which was first described as a genus in 1803. The name itself is a New Latin coinage, ultimately derived from Ancient Greek ἕλος (hélos) “marsh-meadow".
Eloralyn f English (American)
A combination of the name Elora with the name Lynn.
Elray m English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Elroy.
El-sean m English (American)
Being able to have fun. One whom attracts good fortune and a curse breaker!
Elsina f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), Afrikaans
Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth as well as a feminine form of Ale 2.
Elsinore f English (American, Rare)
From the name of Hamlet's castle, which is an anglicized form of Helsingør, a Danish place name meaning "neck, narrow strait" (see Elsinore)... [more]
Elwanda f English (American)
Meaning unknown.
Elysian m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word Elysian meaning "of Elysium; blissful". Also compare Elysia.
Elysium f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the mythological place name Elysium; also see Elysia.
Elyzah f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Elizah. Sometimes used as a masculine name.
Elza m English (American), Hebrew
Possibly a variant or short form of Eliezer used in the Southern United States.
Elzada f English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This was borne by American botanist Elzada Clover (1897-1980).
Embe m & f English (American, Anglicized, Rare)
It's the Swahili word for mango, but the alternative spelling for it is, "Umbe", which means around, about, or after. I prefer the after idea, so maybe it could be a name for a second child.
Emeral f & m English (American, Rare)
Likely a variant of Emeril, influenced in recent years (for girls) by Emerald.
Emeril m English (American, Rare)
Notable bearer is celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.
Emerine f France, French (Belgian), English (American), French (Quebec), English (British, Rare)
Emerine is a feminine form of names Emery, Emeric, and Emeran, which are the English and French, Germanic, and Bavarian masculine forms, respectively.... [more]
Emerys f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Emrys. Emerys was given to 5 girls in 2018 according to the Social Security Administration.
Emmaleigh f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Emma and Leigh. Could also be considered a variant of Emily.
Emmary f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Emery influenced by the spellings of Emma and Mary.
Emmaus m English (American, Rare), Biblical
From the name of a biblical town, Ἐμμαούς (Emmaous) in Greek, which is probably from Aramaic hammat meaning "hot spring". In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appears to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his death, burial and resurrection.
Emogeane f English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Emogene. This was the birth name of the American actress Imogene Coca (1908-2001).
Emori f & m English (American)
Variant of Emory.
Empriss f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A spelling variation of the name Empress.
Emryn f English, English (American)
Possibly a female variant of Emrys meaning "immortal" combined with -ryn meaning "ruler". This name was given to 54 girls in 2017 according to the Social Security Administration.
Emryn m & f Welsh, English (British), English (American, Modern)
In Welsh, "-yn" is the masculine suffix to create singular nouns and is used in creating the diminutive for masculine names.  Therefore,... [more]
Emsley f English (Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
Newly created name that was given to 55 girls in 2018.
Enchantra f English (American, Rare)
Coined name based on the English word enchant.
Envy f English (American, Modern, Rare), Literature
From the English word envy, itself ultimately from Latin invidia, of the same meaning.
Erickatoure English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Ericka and Toure. Erickatoure Aviance is an American nightlife personality and a member of the House of Aviance.
Erie f & m English (American, Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of the name of Lake Erie or of the famous Erie Canal. In rare use in the US from the late 1800s to the 1910s and again briefly in the 1960s and 1970s.
Erised f English (American, Rare)
As a name, it is most likely a reversed spelling of the name Desire or the word of that same name.
Erlynne f English (American)
My Mom Erlynne was named after her Dad, Elwynn.
Ermalee f English (American, Americanized, Rare, ?)
A combination of the names Erma and Lee. Commonly used from at leas the late 1890s to early 1940s.
Erminnie f English (American)
Likely a diminutive of Ermina.
Erotas m English (American, Rare)
Possibly derived from Greek έρωτας (éro̱tas) meaning "love."
Erron m English (American)
This name is used by Mortal Kombat character Erron Black.
Escher m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Escher.
Esek m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
From the biblical place name Esek meaning "strife, contention".
Eslanda f English (American, Rare), Lithuanian (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. In the Americas, the name might be a combination of two existing names, such as Esmeralda and Yolanda... [more]
Esley m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Esley.
Espn m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Espen, influenced by the television network ESPN.
Estellene f English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Estelle, formed using the popular name suffix lene.
Esterlene f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Ester and the popular suffix -lene.
Ethanael m English (American)
Likely an invented name, a combination of Ethan and Nathanael
Ethanette f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a rare feminisation of Ethan, using the suffix -ette.
Ethelene f English (American)
Elaboration of Ethel using the common name suffix lene. Also compare Ethelyn.
Ethredge m English (American, Rare)
Transferred used of the surname Ethredge.
Ethridge m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Ethridge.
Etosha f English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
From a Namibian place name meaning "great white place" in the Ovambo language.
Eubie m English (American)
Diminutive of Hubert. Stage name of jazz singer Eubie Blake (Born James Hubert Blake, 1877-1983).
Eular f English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Eula reflecting a colloquial pronunciation.
Euneice f English (American, Rare)
American English variant of Eunice.
Euphoria f English (American, Modern, Rare), Obscure
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".... [more]
Eureka f English (American, Rare)
From the Ancient Greek word εὕρηκα (heúrēka), meaning "I have found (it)". In modern English, eureka is an interjection used to celebrate a discovery or invention, and it is originally atributed to Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes.
Evallia f English (American)
This name is a form of the female name Evalia. It means "life" and has Hebrew origins.
Evangela f Italian (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), English (American)
Feminine form of Evangelo (Italian) and rare Brazilian Portuguese variant spelling of Evângela.... [more]
Evangelica f Italian (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Feminine form of Evangelico. In the English-speaking world, this name can be a combination of Eve with Angelica as well as be a feminization of the English word evangelic, which as you can see has the same etymology as the aforementioned Evangelico... [more]
Evangelique f Afrikaans (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Cognate of Évangélique, which is usually used in non-francophone regions and countries.
Evans m English (African), English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Evans.
Eveleigh f English (Australian, Rare), English (British, Rare), English (American)
Australian locational name taken from the name of an English estate. Variant of Everley. In American English, it is also a variant of Evelie.
Evella f Literature, English (American, Rare), Finnish (Modern, Rare)
Created by L. Frank Baum for a princess character in his book Ozma of Oz. In the book, Evella is the daughter of Evoldo, king of Ev. Since his children's names start with Ev, Baum has might created the name by using the suffix -ella or by elaborating it.
Evergreen f & m English (American), Romani (Archaic)
From the name of the group of plants that do not shed leaves annually. As a Romani name, this was generally masculine.
Everhett m English (American, Modern)
Variant of Everett, influenced by Rhett.
Everlea f English, English (American)
Variant of Everly. Everlea was given to 16 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Evernia f English (American)
A kind of lichen. From Greek euernēs "sprouting well" (from eu- "good" + ernos "sprout") + New Latin -ia.
Evers m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Evers.
Evynn f English (American)
Female form of Evan and variant of Evynne
Exia f English (American, Archaic)
Possibly a variant of Achsia.
Exton m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Notably the name of Robert Downey Jr.'s son.
Eydie f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Edie. This was borne by American singer Eydie Gormé (1928-2013), whose birth name was Edith Garmezano.
Ezabella f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Izabella. According to the SSA, Ezabella was given to 19 girls in 2018.
Ezzie m & f English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Ezekiel, Ezora or other names that begin with ez-
Fabulous m English (American, Rare)
Derived from the English word fabulous.... [more]
Faelynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Fae and the popular suffix -lynn.
Fair f & m English (African, Rare), English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Taken from the English word fair meaning "beautiful". This can also be taken from the surname Fair, having the same meaning.
Faithlynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Faith using the popular name suffix lyn.
Fan m & f English (American)
Short form of Francis or Fanny.
Fantasia f African American (Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the Italian word for "fantasy, imagination", ultimately deriving from Greek φαντασία (phantasia). A known bearer is the American R&B singer Fantasia Barrino (1984-).
Farenorth m English (American, Rare), Popular Culture
Possibly derived from English fare north, the word fare meaning "to go, to travel" (as well as "a journey, a voyage"), and perhaps modelled on the English surname Farnworth... [more]
Fargo m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Fargo.
Fashionette f English (American, Rare), African American
Likely a combination of the English word fashion and the popular suffix -ette.
Fate m & f English, English (American), English (African)
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.
Faunia f English (American, Rare)
Elaborated variant of Fauna.
Fawna f English (American, Rare)
Either an elaboration of Fawn or a variant of Fauna with the spelling being influenced by Fawn.
Fawnia f English (American), Literature
Elaborated variant of Fauna.... [more]
Fawny f English (American, Modern)
Influenced by Tawny from the name Fawn.
Feather f English (American, Rare)
From the English word feather.
February f & m English (American, Rare)
The 2nd month of the year. ... [more]
Feliciti f English (American)
Variant of Felicity
Fendi f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Meaning unknown. It is used in reference to the Italian luxury brand Fendi, which is named after its founders, Adele and Eduardo Fendi.
Fenway m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Fenway. The first recorded use of the name in the United States was in 1923, but it briefly increased in usage after the Red Sox won the world series in their home, Fenway Park, in 2013.
Ferd m English (American), Luxembourgish
English and Luxembourgish short form of Ferdinand.
Ferol f & m English (American)
Possibly a variant of Faryl or Farrell.
Ferrell m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Ferrell.
Fess m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Fess.... [more]
Fielding m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Fielding.
Finesse f & m English (American, Rare)
Taken from the English word finesse.
Finnea f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly intended as a feminine form of Finneas.
Fitzgerald m English (American, Rare), Haitian Creole
Transferred use of the surname Fitzgerald. This was the middle name of President John F. Kennedy.
Fitzhugh m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Fitzhugh.
Flake m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Flake.
Flau’jae f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Borne by American athlete and rapper Flau’Jae Johnson (2003-) whose name is derived from her father’s stage name Camouflage.
Florida f Late Roman, Albanian, Italian (Rare), English (American), Spanish (Latin American), Louisiana Creole
Feminine form of Floridus. This is also the name of a state in the United States of America, which was originally named La Florida by the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León (1474-1521)... [more]
Floris f English (American, Rare)
Presumably either a variant of Florice or a version of Florence influenced by the spelling of Doris... [more]
Flournoy m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Flournoy.... [more]
Foley m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Foley.
Fontain m English (American)
French place name, a form of Fontaine meaning "spring" or "well". Compare the English word Fountain.
Foxtrot m English (American, Rare)
From the name of a ballroom dance with a slow-slow-quick-quick rhythm, named due to its resemblance to the movements of a fox.
Francea f English (American, Rare)
Possibly an elaborated form of France 1. Also compare Francia.
Francina f Dutch, English (American, Rare)
Dutch form of Francine as well as an American variant of the name.
Frankllyn m English (American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Franklin, most often used in Brazil.
Fraylee f English (American)
Combination of the names Freya and Kaylee.
Fredonia f English (American, Rare)
Apparently from the English word freedom combined with a Latinate suffix (perhaps modeled on Caledonia), given infrequently as an American name in the 19th century in reference to the United States of America... [more]
Fredson m English (American, Rare), Brazilian
Transferred use of the surname Fredson.
Free m & f English (American)
From Middle English free, fre, freo, from Old English frēo (“free”). May also be transferred use of the surname Free.
Freeda f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Freda or Frieda, the spelling perhaps influenced by that of English free (or freed, freedom).
Freelove f English (American, Archaic), English (Puritan, ?)
Likely one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century, referring to God's free love for his believers. It also coincides with an English surname that was derived from the Old English given name Friðulaf meaning "peace-survivor" (see Freelove).
French m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname French.
Friend m English (American, Rare)
From the English word friend meaning "a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection".
Friendly m English (American)
Derived from either the English word friendly or the English surname Friendly.
Frosty m & f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Either a short form of Forrest or simply from the English word frosty.
Froy m Spanish (Latin American), English (American, Rare)
Short form of Froylán (Spanish) and contraction of Fitzroy (English). In the United States, it is possible that there are also cases where this name is derived from the rare surname Froy.... [more]
Furious m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word furious.
Furman m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Furman.
Fury f English (American, Rare)
Possibly taken from the English word fury.
Gabbanelli f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Newly created name, possibly a combination of Gabriella and Nellie. According to the SSA, Gabbanelli was given to 15 girls in 2017.
Gabbey f & m English (American)
Gabbey is a variant of the names Gabby. And is a short form of the names Gabriel. For females its short for Gabriella... [more]
Gabrael m English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Gabriel. Gabrael was given to 9 boys in 2012 according to the Social Security Administration.
Gabrea f English, English (American)
Combination of Gabi with Brea or a short form of Gabreanna/Gabreana
Gabreal m English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Gabriel. Gabreal was given to 11 boys in 2011 according to the SSA.
Gabria f English, English (American)
Combination of Gabi with Bria or a short form of Gabrianna/Gabriana
Gaige m & f English (American)
Variant of Gage.
Gaije m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Gaige. Gaije was given to 5 boys in 2008 according to the SSA.
Gailann f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Gail and Ann, or a variation of Gailene.
Gaines m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Gaines.
Gaje m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Gage. Gaje was given to 10 boys in 2009 according to the SSA.
Galaxia f English (American)
Galaxia is a variation of the name Galaxy. ... [more]
Galaxy f English (American, Rare)
From the English word galaxy, "a collection of star systems", ultimately from from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας (galaxías, "Milky Way"), from γάλα (gála, "milk").
Gallatin m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Gallatin.
Games m English (American, Rare, Archaic), Medieval English
Old Medieval form or possibly variant of James.
Garcelle f French Creole (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Probably a combination of any given name that starts with a G- with Marcelle. Alternatively, it could be a metathesis of some sort of Gracielle, which is the French equivalent of Graciela and Graziella.... [more]