English Baby Names

English names blend influences from Old English, Norman French, biblical tradition, and the wider world, producing a treasury of styles from rustic and vintage to crisp and modern. Names like Evelyn, Oliver, and Ivy show the range and easy charm of the English naming tradition.

206 names

• Ivy — Ivy plant — faithfulness, growth.
• Hazel — The hazelnut tree.
• Jack — God is gracious.
• Lily — The lily flower — purity and beauty.
• Evelyn — Wished-for child; life.
• Wren — The small, spirited songbird.
• Wyatt — Brave in war.
• Willow — Willow tree — grace and flexibility.
• Daisy — The day's-eye flower.
• Emmett — Universal; whole.
• Everett — Brave as a wild boar.
• Aiyana — Eternal blossom.
• Alfie — Wise counsel; elf wisdom.
• Alfred — Wise counsel; elf wisdom.
• Apple — The sweet apple fruit.
• Archie — Truly bold and brave.
• Ash — The ash tree.
• Ashton — Town of ash trees.
• Aspen — The quaking aspen tree.
• Avery — Ruler of the elves; wise.
• Bailey — Steward; bailiff.
• Banks — Dweller by the riverbank.
• Bay — An inlet of the sea; the laurel.
• Bear — Strong and brave as a bear.
• Beckett — Dweller by the brook.
• Beckham — Homestead by the stream.
• Bertie — Bright and famous.
• Birch — The bright birch tree.
• Birdie — Little bird.
• Birdy — Little bird.
• Blake — Dark; fair.
• Bliss — Perfect joy.
• Blue — The colour of the sky and sea.
• Bluebell — The woodland bell flower.
• Bonnie — Pretty, cheerful and good.
• Bradley — Broad meadow.
• Brayden — Broad meadow; brave.
• Briar — A wild, thorny rose bush.
• Bristol — From the bridge by the meeting place.
• Bronx — From the New York borough.
• Brooke — A small stream.
• Brooklyn — From the borough; broken land.
• Bryony — To sprout; a climbing vine.
• Camden — Winding valley.
• Canyon — A deep gorge in the earth.
• Carter — One who transports goods.
• Cedar — The strong, fragrant cedar tree.
• Cherish — To hold dear.
• Chicago — From the windy city; place of wild onion.
• Clayton — Town by the clay.
• Clover — The lucky meadow clover.
• Colt — A young, spirited horse.
• Cooper — Barrel maker.
• Cordella — Heart; daughter of the sea.
• Cove — A sheltered bay.
• Crew — A band; a troop.
• Dakota — Friend; ally.
• Dale — From the valley.
• Dawn — First light of day.
• Dawson — Son of David.
• Dove — The bird of peace.
• Drake — Dragon.
• Dream — A cherished hope or vision.
• Easton — From the eastern town.
• Edgar — Wealthy spearman.
• Edith — Prosperous in war; a rich gift.
• Edmund — Wealthy protector.
• Edward — Wealthy guardian.
• Egypt — From the land of the Nile.
• Elm — The tall elm tree.
• Elsie — Pledged to God.
• Emberly — Glowing ember; spark.
• Emerson — Son of Emery; brave.
• Everleigh — From the boar meadow.
• Everly — From the boar meadow.
• Faith — Complete trust and devotion.
• Falcon — The swift bird of prey.
• Fawn — A young deer; gentle.
• Fern — The green fern plant.
• Flint — Hard stone; a stream.
• Forest — Of the woods.
• Future — The time yet to come.
• Garnet — The deep-red gem.
• Ginger — Reddish; the lively spice.
• Golden — Made of gold; precious.
• Goldie — Made of gold.
• Grayson — Son of the steward.
• Hadley — Field of heather.
• Harrison — Son of Harry.
• Hart — A strong stag.
• Harvey — Battle-worthy and strong.
• Haven — A safe refuge.
• Hawthorn — The flowering hawthorn tree.
• Hayden — From the hedged valley.
• Heath — The open moorland.
• Heather — The flowering heath shrub.
• Holden — From the deep valley.
• Holly — The holly tree; holiness.
• Holt — Of the woodland.
• Hope — Optimism; trust in the future.
• Hudson — Son of Hugh; of the river.
• Ivory — Pure, creamy white.
• Jackson — Son of Jack; God is gracious.
• Jayceon — Healer; the Lord is salvation.
• Jet — Deep, glossy black gem.
• Journey — A life's voyage.
• Joy — Great happiness and delight.
• Justice — Fairness and righteousness.
• Kayden — Fighter; companion.
• Kinsley — The king's meadow.
• Koda — Friend; little bear.
• Kulture — Culture; heritage and art.
• Lake — A still body of water.
• Landon — From the long hill.
• Lark — The singing songbird.
• Lavender — The fragrant purple flower.
• Legend — A celebrated story; a renowned one.
• Lincoln — Town by the pool.
• Linden — The linden tree.
• Mabel — Lovable and dear.
• Maisie — Pearl; child of light.
• Marigold — The golden marigold flower.
• Marlowe — From the hill by the lake.
• Mason — Worker in stone.
• Maxwell — From the great stream.
• May — The hawthorn blossom; the fifth month.
• Maybelle — Lovable and dear.
• Meadow — A field of wildflowers.
• Mercy — Compassion and forgiveness.
• Mortimer — Still water; dead sea.
• Moss — Of the woodland; saviour.
• Nash — By the ash tree.
• Nell — Bright, shining one.
• Nellie — Bright, shining one.
• North — The northern direction; a guiding point.
• Oakley — From the oak meadow.
• Oaklynn — From the oak meadow pool.
• Oswald — Divine power; God's ruler.
• Ottoline — Prosperous; fortunate.
• Pansy — Thought; the pansy flower.
• Parker — Keeper of the park.
• Patience — Calm endurance.
• Pearline — Little pearl.
• Percy — One who pierces the valley.
• Petunia — The trumpet-shaped flower.
• Pierce — Rock; stone.
• Poppy — The bright red poppy flower.
• Posy — A small bunch of flowers.
• Presley — Priest's meadow.
• Preston — Priest's town.
• Primrose — First rose; first flower of spring.
• Promise — A solemn vow.
• Rain — Falling water; a blessing.
• Raven — The wise black bird.
• Reed — Red-haired; the riverside reed.
• Reginald — Counsel power; a wise ruler.
• Reign — Sovereign rule; royal power.
• Ridge — From the mountain crest.
• River — A flowing body of water.
• Robin — The bright songbird.
• Roscoe — From the deer forest.
• Royalty — Of royal rank; majesty.
• Royce — Son of the king; rose.
• Rue — Herb of grace.
• Ryder — Horseman; knight.
• Saffron — The golden spice flower.
• Sage — Wise one; the fragrant herb.
• Saint — A holy and revered person.
• Sawyer — One who saws wood.
• Saylor — Boat captain; of the sea.
• Scarlett — Brilliant red.
• Seven — The sacred number seven.
• Sir — A title of honour and respect.
• Sky — The heavens above.
• Slate — The blue-grey rock.
• Sonnet — A little song; a poem.
• Sparrow — The small, lively bird.
• Stanley — Dweller by the stony meadow.
• Sterling — Of the highest quality; pure silver.
• Stone — Strong and steadfast as stone.
• Storm — A tempest; powerful weather.
• Stormi — Stormy weather; a tempestuous spirit.
• Story — A tale worth telling.
• Summer — The warm, bright season.
• Sunny — Bright and cheerful as the sun.
• Sutton — From the southern town.
• Sybil — A prophetess; seer.
• Talon — Claw; sharp and keen.
• Tatum — Cheerful; brings joy.
• Thorne — From the thorn bush.
• Tobin — God is good.
• Treasure — Something precious and valued.
• True — Genuine, loyal and real.
• Wade — At the river crossing.
• Walker — A walker of cloth; a fuller.
• Wells — From the springs.
• Wesley — From the western meadow.
• West — From the west; where the sun sets.
• Weston — From the western town.
• Wilbur — Resolute and brilliant.
• Wilder — Untamed; of the wild.
• Wilfred — One who wishes for peace.
• Winona — First-born daughter.
• Winston — From the joyful town.
• Winter — The cold, still season.
• Wisteria — The cascading purple vine.