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2,649Avah is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily considered a modern variant of Ava. The root name Ava itself has a complex etymology, with the medieval form thought to be an abbreviation of Germanic names cont...
Avaline is a variant of Aveline. Aveline itself derives from the Norman French form of the Germanic name Avelina, a diminutive of Avila. The root name Avila is derived from the Old German element awi of unknown meaning....
Avalon is a feminine given name derived from the legendary island of the same name from Arthurian legend, a mysterious paradise to which King Arthur was taken after his mortal wound at the Battle of Camlann. The name of...
Avalynn is a modern English feminine given name that has gained popularity in the 21st century. It is an elaboration of Ava combined with the popular name suffix lyn. In some cases, it may be considered a variant of Avel...
Etymology and History Aveline is an English given name derived from the Norman French form of the Old Germanic name Avelina, a diminutive of Avila. The root Avila itself comes from the Old German element awi, of uncertai...
Averi is a variant of the unisex given name Avery, used predominantly for girls in English-speaking countries. As a variant spelling — along with Averie — Averi rose in popularity alongside Avery during the late 20th and...
Averie is a modern feminine given name of English origin. It is a respelling of Avery, a surname derived from the Norman French form of the Old Germanic names Alberich or Alfred. The name Avery itself has roots meaning "...
Aviana is a modern feminine given name with multiple origins and influences. It is primarily considered an elaboration of Ava or Eva, combined with the popular suffix -ana or -anna seen in names like Ariana. The name's r...
Avianna is an English feminine given name that emerged as a contemporary variant of Aviana, a name that likely blends the modern classic Ava with the suffix -ianna, similar to names like Ariana. Alternatively, Avianna ma...
Avice is a feminine given name and is considered a variant of Avis. Avis itself is thought to be a Latinized form of the Germanic name Aveza, derived from the element awi of unknown meaning. Introduced to England by the...
Avis is a given name of Germanic origin, introduced to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest. It is probably a Latinized form of the Old Germanic name Aveza, itself derived from the element awi of unknown mean...
Avonlea is a feminine first name created by Canadian author L. M. Montgomery as the setting for her 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables. The fictional village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island became iconic through the lite...
Avril is a given name in April usage, derived from the April season. It is especially associated with the Canadian singer Avril Lavigne (born 1984), whose global fame popularized the name internationally.EtymologyAvril i...
Ayla is a female first name originating in English literature, specifically created by author Jean M. Auel for her 1980 novel The Clan of the Cave Bear. The name entered popular usage after the film adaptation was releas...
Aylani is a modern given name in English, primarily used for girls. It is a variant of Ailani, a name that emerged in popularity during the 2010s, influenced by the fashionable -lani ending shared with names like Leilani...
Azalea is a feminine given name derived from the azalea flower, a flowering shrub in the genus Rhododendron. The name ultimately comes from the Greek word ἀζαλέος (azaleos), meaning "dry," a reference to the plant's pref...
Azura is a feminine given name derived from the English word for the color sky blue. It is an elaboration of Azure, which ultimately traces back, via Old French, Latin, and Arabic, to the Persian word lājvard meaning "az...
Azure is an English given name and surname derived from the word for the vivid blue color of the sky. The color word traces its etymology through Old French azur, Medieval Latin lazurium, Arabic lāzaward, and ultimately...
Babette is a feminine given name used primarily in French, English, Dutch, and German contexts. It serves as a diminutive of two possible source names: either Élisabeth, the French form of Elizabeth, or Barbara. In eithe...
Babs is a feminine given name and nickname, most commonly used in English as a Diminutive of Barbara. It has also been adopted as a surname and occasionally as a masculine nickname.Etymology and OriginThe name Babs origi...
Bailee is a feminine variant of the name Bailey. Bailey, from which Bailee derives, originated as an English surname rooted in the Middle English word baili, meaning "bailiff". The term refers to a legal official who ove...
Bambi is a feminine given name derived from the Italian word bambina, meaning "young girl." It gained prominence through American novelist Marjorie Benton Cooke, who used it for the protagonist in her 1914 novel Bambi. T...
Barb is a feminine given name commonly used as a short form (hypocorism) of Barbara, though it can also stand alone as an independent name. The name Barbara itself traces back to the Greek word βάρβαρος (barbaros), meani...
Barbara is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word barbaros (βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign, non-Greek." The word originally mimicked the unintelligible speech of non-Greek peoples (like "bar-bar") and later came...
Barbie is a common diminutive of Barbara, typically used as a standalone female given name. However, the name is iconic worldwide primarily due to the fashion doll introduced by the Mattel toy company on March 9, 1959. T...
Barbra is a variant of Barbara, predominantly used in English-speaking countries. While Barbara has historical roots in Greek and was popularized by the legend of Saint Barbara, the spelling Barbra rose to prominence in...
Baylee is a modern variant of the name Bailey, most commonly used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States. It belongs to a group of spellings that include Bailee and Bayley,...
Bea is a short form of Beatrix or Beáta, used as a feminine given name in Dutch, English, and Hungarian. Its primary root is Beatrix, which likely derives from the Late Latin name Viatrix—a feminine form of Viator meanin...
Beatrice is a female given name of English, Italian, Romanian, and Swedish usage. It is the Italian form of the Beatrix, which derives from the Latin Viatrix, meaning "voyager" or "traveler," later associated with the La...
Etymology and OriginsBeatrix is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from Viatrix, the female form of the Late Latin name Viator, meaning "voyager" or "traveller". The spelling was later influenced by the Latin...
Bebe is a feminine diminutive of Beatrice and other names beginning with the letter B. As a nickname, it is often used as a term of endearment or a short form, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name Bebe ha...
Etymology and OriginBecca is a feminine given name, typically used as a short form of Rebecca. The parent name Rebecca is derived from the Hebrew root רִבְקָה (Rivqa), which comes from a Semitic root meaning "join, tie,...
Becci is a diminutive of the English name Rebecca. In common with other feminine pet forms like Becca, Becky, Becki, and Bekki, Becci replaces the -cca or -cky suffix with an -i or -y ending to create an affectionate, in...
Becka is a diminutive form of the female given name Rebecca, primarily used in English-speaking countries. It emerged as an affectionate short form, with other variants including Becca, Becci, Beckah, Becki, Becky, and B...
Beckah is a modern English short form of the name Rebecca. As a diminutive, it follows a pattern common in English names, where the initial syllable is shortened and sometimes altered phonetically, resulting in affection...
Becki is a feminine given name and a pet form (or diminutive) of Rebecca. The name Rebecca ultimately derives from the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqa), which likely comes from a Semitic root meaning "join, tie, snare." In th...
Becky is a feminine given name, typically a diminutive (hypocorism) of Rebecca.Etymology and Historical ContextThe name Rebecca comes from the Hebrew Rivqa (רִבְקָה), probably meaning "join" or "snare" from a Semitic roo...
Bee is a feminine diminutive of Beatrix and other names starting with the letter B. In the English-speaking world, it emerged as a short and affectionate nickname, often used informally before standing alone as a given n...
Bekki is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a diminutive of Rebecca, sharing the same core origin and meaning.Etymology and HistoryThe name Rebecca itself comes from the Hebrew רִבְ...
Belinda is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the 17th century. Its most common hypothesis derives the first element from Italian bella meaning "beautiful," paired with a second element possibly...
Bell is a feminine given name of English origin. It can be either a variant of Belle or derive from an English surname, associated with either Bell 1 (a trade name for a bell-ringer or bell-maker) or Bell 2 (a variant of...
Bella is a feminine given name of English usage, primarily known as a short form of Isabella and other names ending in bella. It is also strongly associated with the Italian word bella, meaning "beautiful", which echoes...
Bellamy is a surname-turned-given name of English origin. As a surname, it emerged in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, introduced by Norman settlers. The name is derived from the Old French phrase bel ami, mean...
Belle is a feminine given name of English origin. It primarily serves as a short form of Isabella or other names ending in belle, such as Annabelle. The name is also directly associated with the French word belle, meanin...
Berenice is a feminine given name with a rich history in English, Italian, and Ancient Greek. It is the Latinized form of the Ancient Macedonian name Berenike (Βερενίκη), which ultimately derives from the Greek Pherenike...
Bernadette is a French feminine form of the name Bernard, which itself derives from the Old German elements bern "bear" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The name thus carries the meaning "brave bear" or "strong as a...
Bernadine is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Bernardine. It is the feminine form of the masculine Bernard, which derives from the Old German elements bern "bear" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The name...
Bernetta is a feminine given name of English origin, formed as a diminutive of Berenice. The suffix '-etta' is a common Italianate diminutive ending that conveys endearment or smallness, giving the name a softer, more in...
Bernice is a contracted form of Berenice that appears in the New Testament in the book of Acts, where it belongs to a sister of King Herod Agrippa II. The name is most commonly used in English and appears in English and...
Berniece is a variant of the name Bernice, which itself derives from the ancient name Berenice. While Berniece might be considered a phonetic or simplified spelling, it shares its rich history and meaning with its parent...
Berry is an English given name derived from the word for the small fruit, ultimately from Old English berie. This usage as a personal name emerged only in the 20th century, likely influenced by the natural-world trend in...
Bertha is a female Germanic name originating as a short form of names containing the Old Frankish or Old Saxon element berht, Old High German beraht, meaning "bright" (from Proto-Germanic *berhtaz). Etymology and History...
Bertina is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is the feminine form of Bert, which itself is a short form of names containing the Old German element beraht meaning "bright." Ultimately,...
Beryl is a feminine given name derived from the English word for the clear or pale green precious stone, ultimately from Sanskrit. The gemstone beryl ( BERR-əl) is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminium silicate, with...
Bess is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used as a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth, from which Bess derives, ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "my God is an oath,"...
Bessie is a feminine given name, traditionally used as a diminutive form (or hypocorism) of Elizabeth and other names like Beatrice, emerging in the 16th century. Over time, it has also become a name in its own right. Et...
Beth is a feminine given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries. It originated as a short form of Elizabeth, and can also be a nickname for Bethany. The name has a simple, gentle sound and has been widely...
Bethanie is a variant of Bethany, a feminine given name of Biblical origin. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Bethania (Βηθανία), which is believed to come from an Aramaic or Hebrew phrase meaning "house of affl...
Bethany is a feminine given name derived from a biblical town mentioned in the New Testament. The name comes from the Greek Βηθανία (Bethania), which itself is likely of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "house...
Bethel is a feminine given name derived from an Old Testament place name. The word itself comes from the Hebrew Beit-El, meaning "house of God" or "house of El." This ancient Israelite city, located north of Jerusalem, i...