Names Categorized "English verbs"

Merit is a given name that can arise through two distinct origins. In one case, it may be a variant form of the surname and given name Merritt, which itself derives from an Old English place name meaning "boundary gate."...

Moon 2 is an uncommon feminine name derived directly from the English word for Earth's only natural satellite. The word itself traces back to the Old English mona, which is cognate with the Proto-Germanic *mēnô, all stem...

Nail is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, and in Turkish it conveys the idea of "attainer" or someone who accomplishes their goals as a conqueror. The name is rooted in the Arabic root n-y-l, which carries the mea...

Nanny is an English feminine given name, most commonly used as a diminutive of Anne. The nickname arose from the common English practice of forming pet forms of names by adding a "-y" or "-ie" suffix to the first syllabl...

Nest is a medieval Welsh diminutive of Agnes, a name that in turn derives from the Greek Ἅγνη (Hagne), meaning hagnos (“chaste”). Etymology and Historical ContextThe Welsh diminutive form Nest reflects the common Celtic...

Nick is a masculine given name, predominantly used in Dutch and English-speaking countries. It is most commonly encountered as a short form (hypocorism) of the name Nicholas, though it can also serve as a diminutive for...

Pace is an English masculine given name derived from a surname. The surname Pace itself originated from the Middle English word pace, meaning "peace," ultimately from the same root as the modern English word "peace." It...

Page is a unisex given name of English origin. It originates as a surname that developed from Paige, an occupational surname for a servant or page—a young attendant to a knight or noble. Margaret Court, the "Pidget" nick...

Pastor is a Spanish and Medieval Latin masculine given name, derived from a Late Latin word meaning "shepherd." This name has deep roots in Christian tradition, as the shepherd metaphor is central to both the Old and New...

Peter is a common masculine given name derived from Greek Πέτρος (Petros), meaning “stone.” It serves as a translation of the Aramaic name Cephas (meaning “stone”), which was given by Jesus to the apostle Simon bar Jonah...

Pierce is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the surname that itself came from the medieval given name Piers. Piers is a medieval form of Peter, which ultimately comes from the Greek Petros meaning 's...

Price is an English first name transferred from the Welsh surname Price. The surname itself originates from the patronymic phrase ap Rhys, meaning "son of Rhys." The Welsh ap ("son of") fused with the name Rhys over time...

Shepherd is an English masculine given name derived from an occupational surname. The surname refers to someone who herds, tends, or guards sheep, an occupation that dates back thousands of years. As a first name, Shephe...

EtymologyShin (しん, シン) is a Japanese masculine given name derived from various kanji characters. The most common meanings include shin (真) "real, genuine", as well as 伸 (extend), 新 (new), 心 (heart), 信 (belief),...

Stone is an English masculine first name derived from the English vocabulary word meaning a hard, naturally occurring solid substance. The name ultimately comes from the Old English word stān, meaning "stone" or "rock."E...

Sung is an alternate transcription of the Korean Hangul 성, which is the Korean form of the Sino-Korean name Seong. While it can be used as a given name, it often also functions as a surname. The underlying character seo...

Tucker is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from an occupational surname for a cloth fuller. The name originates from the Old English word tucian, meaning "to offend, torment," referring to the physically...

"Ward" is an English masculine first name derived from the Ward surname, which originated as an occupational name for a watchman or guardian. The surname itself comes from Old English weard, meaning "guard" or "watchman....