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1 DaanComes from the name Daniel. Hebrew: `my judge is G-d'. Name of one of the four prophets from the first testament. Because of his ability to explain dreams, Daniel was given an influential position at the court. Holy name: Daniel the Stylite, a Greek sain
2 Semrenowned
3 TimShort version of Timotheus or a variation of Dimme.
4 Larsthe award-winning
5 FinnFair. Mythology; Finn Mac Cumhail was legendary Irish 3rd century hero similar to the English Robin Hood. His warrior-followers were named Finians.
6 SvenBoy, Young Man
7 Luukfrom Lucania, light
8 Bramfather of many nations
9 Nickvictor by the people, loved by all
10 MaxThe largest
11 SamDiminutive of Samson: Sun child; bright sun.
12 GijsIntelligent.
13 JanGod is merciful
14 NoahRust / comfort
15 TijnThe little warrior
16 TomDerives from Thomas 'Twin.'.
17 Tygo(Good) fate, luck
18 KoenA surname meaning "Priest," commonly spelled as Cohen.
19 Lucafrom Lucania, light
20 RyanKingly. Famous Bearer: American actor Ryan O'Neal.
21 TeunThe invaluable
22 MeesEagerly
23 Stansteadfast and persevering
24 JensGod is gracious
25 Casfrom Lucania, light
26 MikeHebrew for "Who is like God"
27 TimoVariant of Timothy 'one who honors God.'.
28 BasMajestic
29 TiesA gift from God
30 Hugothinking mind, wise
31 Niekvictor by the people, loved by all
32 Rickruler King
33 JoepThe Lord's addition (to the family)
34 MatsGod's gift
35 DeanFrom a surname derived from the Old English 'denu', meaning valley. Famous bearers: American actor and singer Dean Martin, American statesman Dean Acheson.
36 MikaWho is like God
37 Rensthe award-winning
38 AdamRed, a reference to either the red skin or the red earth of Eden from which the Old Testament Adam was created in Genesis 2. Famous bearer: 7th century Irish St Adamnan, meaning 'little adam', was the biographer of St Columba.
39 JoeyYahweh grant increase
40 Bartbright or shiny
41 Guuswho is praised
42 Liamwith the will as strong as a helmet
43 DaniMy judge is God, Near, near
44 Pimwith the will as strong as a helmet
45 SiemGod has heard
46 Lucfrom Lucania, light
47 MickHebrew for "Who is like God"
48 RoanFrom the rowan tree.
49 KyanAncient
50 Aaltbeautifully by noble behavior
51 AartHe who reigns as an Eagle
52 Abbefather of many nations
53 AbdiServant of Allah
54 Abefather of many nations
55 AbelBreath; son; breathing spirit. In the Old Testament, Abel was the son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain in a fit of jealousy.
56 AceUnity; a nickname given to one who excels; also an English surname meaning noble.
57 Adaadornment, beauty
58 AdamRed, a reference to either the red skin or the red earth of Eden from which the Old Testament Adam was created in Genesis 2. Famous bearer: 7th century Irish St Adamnan, meaning 'little adam', was the biographer of St Columba.
59 AdarNoble.
60 AdemThe Earth
61 AdiJewel
62 AdibCivilized, polite
63 AdilRighteous
64 AdinSlender;
65 Adis
66 Agesword
67 AikeSword, from Adria (near Venice) or dull black / dark
68 AjCombination Of Letters A And J
69 AkayShining Moon
70 AkifDevoted to God
71 Akinbrave boy
72 Akın
73 Alanrock
74 AldoOriginally an Old German name meaning old. Popular in Italy and among North American families of Italian descent. Aldo was an 8th century saint. Old or wise.
75 AleNoble
76 AlecOriginally a diminutive of Alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, Alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because of British actor Sir Alec Guinness.
77 AlekDefend
78 Alenbeautifully by noble behavior
79 AlexAbbreviation of the Greek name Alexander, meaning defender of mankind. The name is common among English, German and Dutch speakers.
80 AliNoble, Sublime
81 AlimWise, learned, wise, learned
82 AlleNoble / noble
83 AlonVariant of Alan: Fair; handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-.
84 AlpBrave
85 AmanTrust, Safety
86 AmarLong Life
87 AmelEenstammige Germanic names with shorter-`amal efforts (in battle) '(see amel-). Compare Amal Fried, Amalia, Ame and Amelrik. Frisian name in Lexmond (South Holland). Formerly called more widespread, compare city Hamelinsbrugge (West-Vla.), 1072: Amelini pontem.
88 AmerPrince
89 AminTrustworthy, Honest
90 AmirPrince/Rich/Cultivated
91 AmonSecret; faithful; roaring stream.
92 AmorLove.
93 AmosStrong; carried; brave. Amos was an 8th century B.C. Old Testament prophet.
94 AmrLife
95 Amro
96 AnasFriendly, neighbor, friend, friendly
97 AncoAppears in Friesland
98 Ando
99 AndyDiminutive of Andrew: Manly. From the Greek Andrew. Has long been a popular Scottish name, because St. Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland after whom the town of St Andrews was named.
100 Anes
101 AnilWinds
102 Anirson of arthur
103 AnisPure, Lamb, Best Friend
104 Anıl
105 Annecharming, gracious
106 AramFather of a multitude.
107 AranMountain of strength
108 ArasEagle
109 ArcoBow
110 ArdHe who reigns as an Eagle
111 ArdaWarm.
112 Aricoming from or resident of Adria
113 Arialion
114 Ariecoming from or resident of Adria
115 ArifKnowledgeable
116 ArinMountain of strength
117 ArneHe who reigns as an Eagle
118 ArnoHe who reigns as an Eagle
119 Aro
120 AronVariant of Aaron: Lofty; exalted; high mountain.
121 ArtDiminutive of Arthur: From the Roman clan name Artorius, meaning noble, courageous. Famous bearer: Legendary sixth century King Arthur of Britain and his Round Table of knights. This legend dates to the early 9th century.
122 ArunCrystalline reddish-brown
123 AryaOriginating from Adria (Venice) dull black, dark
124 AsafCollector
125 AsimProtector
126 Atagift
127 AteAdel / noble
128 Atifcompassionate affectionate
129 AtteAdel / noble
130 AtzeAdel / noble
131 AukeThe origin of this name is uncertain, a nurse name (name of the child's mouth is created and later was an official name),
132 Avicousin
133 AvivSpring, Renewal
134 AxelMy Father Is Peace
135 AxlRespelling Of Axel
136 Ayaz
137 AyubThe spruce
138 Azadfreedom
139 AzizThe All-Powerful
140 Azurhe helps or assisted
141 BadrFull Moon, Full Moon
142 Baer
143 Bakieverlasting eternal
144 Bam
145 Bartbright or shiny
146 BasMajestic
147 BatuLoyal
148 BeauBeautiful
149 BeerStrong or brave as a bear
150 BelaShe Of Fair Skin
151 Béla
152 Benson of happiness
153 BentOne who has been blessed.
154 Benzstrong and brave as a bear
155 BeraBear (female).
156 Berkbear
157 Bernstrong and brave as a bear
158 Bertbeautifully by noble behavior
159 BickFrom the hewer's ford.
160 Biek
161 Binc
162 BingFrom the kettle shaped hollow.
163 BinkLives at the bank.
164 BirkVariant of Burke: Lives in a fortress.
165 BoDiminutive of Beauregard: Respected; regarded highly (literal translation is Beautiful/handsome gaze). Also a variant of Beau: Handsome.
166 BoasSwift.
167 BoazStrength
168 Bobbeautifully by fame
169 BodiLighting, improving the fight
170 Boetareas
171 BorFreedom, free
172 BoraHurricane
173 Bowe
174 Bowi
175 BoyBoy.
176 BoydFrom the Scottish Gaelic 'buidhe' meaning yellow. Used commonly as a name referring to its owner's blonde hair color. Common as both a first name and a surname in Scotland.
177 BradDiminutive of Bradley: Broad clearing in the wood. From a surname and place name based on the Old English words for broad clearing and broad wood. Famous Bearer: Movie star Brad (Bradley) Pitt.
178 Bramfather of many nations
179 Bransword
180 BretA
181 BuckDeer, Cowboy
182 CainSpear; possessed. In the Bible Cain was the first murderer having killed his brother Abel in a fit of jealousy.
183 CaioVariant of Cai: Joy.
184 CanThe name Can is mostly used as a Turkish given name, which means "spirit, life and heart". This name originates from the Persian word Jan.
185 Cao
186 Carlmeans the same as guy
187 Casfrom Lucania, light
188 Cayfemale
189 Caz
190 CeesThe horned
191 Cem
192 Cenkbattle
193 Che
194 ChéGod will increase; God will add. Abbreviation of Jose; Latin-American revolutionary Che Guevara.
195 ChenTreasure
196 Chiyouthful, young at heart
197 Chunnatures renewal
198 CianAncient
199 Cil
200 CiroThrone; sun.
201 CisDiminutive of Christie: Diminutives of any masculine or feminine name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher.
202 ClayClay maker; mortal.
203 CodyDescendant
204 CoenExperienced in counseling
205 CorThe horned
206 CrisAnointed, bearer of Christ
207 CruzThe Cross Of Christ
208 DaafThe beloved, the friend
209 DaanComes from the name Daniel. Hebrew: `my judge is G-d'. Name of one of the four prophets from the first testament. Because of his ability to explain dreams, Daniel was given an influential position at the court. Holy name: Daniel the Stylite, a Greek sain
210 Daen
211 DainVariant of Dane: Brook. Also from the surname Dane, meaning 'From Denmark.'.
212 Damyrestrain
213 DanDiminutive of Daniel: God is my judge.
214 DaneMy judge is God
215 DaniMy judge is God, Near, near
216 DannJudge. Biblical fifth son of Jacob and founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. An independent name and also an abbreviation of Daniel.
217 DanoDiminutive of Daniel: God is my judge.
218 DanyGod is my judge
219 DaraWise. Feminine form from the male Dara, a biblical descendant of Judah known for his wisdom.
220 DaveDiminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
221 DavyDiminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
222 Daxwater
223 DeanFrom a surname derived from the Old English 'denu', meaning valley. Famous bearers: American actor and singer Dean Martin, American statesman Dean Acheson.
224 DeenGod will judge.
225 Deesthe desired
226 DemiAbbreviation of Demetria - the mythological goddess of corn and harvest.
227 DemySon of the goddess Demeter (goddess of agriculture, mother earth)
228 Deni
229 DerkPower of the tribe
230 DesDiminutive of Desmond: From a surname derived from the Irish 'Deas Mumhain' meaning 'South Munster.' Also a diminutive of any name beginning with Des.
231 DesiDesire
232 Devigoddess
233 DevySpelling variant of Devi.
234 Dexhappy
235 Dez
236 DiaDay.
237 DianDivine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. Also Diana Princess of Wales.
238 Diazhe heel grip
239 Dicejustice
240 DicoPowerful among the people, always powerful ruler
241 Diek
242 Diem
243 Diëmnot available
244 DienRated
245 Digo
246 Dikoprotector of the people
247 Dimson of Demeter
248 Dimason of Demeter
249 Dinbelieve religion trust
250 DinoAbbreviation of names ending like Bernardino.
251 DioMountain of Zeus
252 Dionfertility
253 DiorRelated to D'Or meaning golden..
254 Dirkpowerful among the people
255 Djay
256 Djem
257 Djim
258 DolfNoble Wolf
259 DonA diminutive of Donald, meaning world mighty, or Donovan, meaning dark brown. Frequently used as a name on its own.Abbreviation of any name beginning with Don-. In mythology the Irish Donn was known as king of the underworld.
260 Dré
261 Drikruler King
262 DuanDark, small
263 DucDesire
264 Ducowolf
265 DukeThe royalty title used as nickname or given name. Also an abbreviation of Marmaduke. Famous bearer: American jazz musician Duke Ellington.
266 Duko
267 Durkpowerful among the people
268 Duuk
269 DyanDivine
270 DyonMountain of Zeus
271 Ebbeever
272 Ebu
273 Eddywealth, guardian of the property
274 Edendelight
275 EdinVariant of Eden: Delight.
276 Edis
277 Edizhigh
278 EdoShort form of names with the Germanic tribe "Adal" (noble)
279 Edy
280 EefWild boar, variant of "Aaf" (supernatural being) or the life-giving
281 Efe
282 EgeFrisian name. Eenstammig eg short-names, eg Egbert (eg see and compare Age). See also Ego.
283 EgonStrong with a sword
284 EiseFrisian name. Eenstammige Germanic names with shorter AGI, EGI-`sword" (see ec-), compare Stark 1985: Eizo = Egizo and see Age, Actually and Eike. It is also possible to shorten a name whose first member is the equivalent of Goth. AGIS 'terror' (see requirement-).
285 Eizesword
286 ElGod has sworn
287 Elai
288 Elay
289 EliHigh, ascended, or 'my God'. Famous bearer: The Old Testament priest Eli cared for the prophet Samuel when Samuel was a child.
290 EliaMy God is Jehovah. Variant of Hebrew Elijah
291 ElonTree
292 EloyChosen one. The name of a French saint.
293 ElyaVariant of Elijah: The Lord is my God.
294 EmilRival;
295 Emin
296 EmirPrince
297 Emrefriend
298 Ensword
299 Enes
300 Enisfriend
301 EnnoStrong with a sword.
302 Enzosword
303 Eppoever
304 EranRoused; awakened.
305 ErayBright as the moon
306 ErenName of a saint
307 Ericruler of the Law
308 Erikruler of the Law
309 ErykComplete ruler
310 Esad
311 EsliA name from the genealogy of Christ in Luke 3.25, probably the same as in Azalja 2 Chron. 34.8: "Yahweh has protected 'protected' God '.
312 EsraVariant of Ezra: Help, helper.
313 EssaGod has sworn, or ice / iron
314 EuanPossibly a variant of John.
315 Evanthe archer
316 Ewanthe archer
317 Eyup
318 Eyüp
319 EzraHelp
320 Faasbenefactor
321 Fabe
322 FadiSaviour
323 Fael
324 FahdLeopard
325 Falkglossy
326 Feiepeace, protection
327 Fensecurity, courageous protector
328 FennMarsh
329 FerOccurs in southern Netherlands.
330 Fez
331 Figo
332 Finsecurity, courageous protector
333 FinnFair. Mythology; Finn Mac Cumhail was legendary Irish 3rd century hero similar to the English Robin Hood. His warrior-followers were named Finians.
334 Finz
335 FlipHorses friend
336 Flobloom
337 Fonswilling, subservient
338 Fospeople, soldiers
339 Fredpowerful protector
340 FuOne who is rich.
341 FynnFair
342 Gaël
343
344 GertStrong with the spear
345 GiaGod is gracious. Variant of Jane.
346 GianItalian form of John 'God is gracious' Abbreviation of John often used in combination with other names. Gianni is equivalent to Johnny.
347 GibDerived from the name Gilbride
348 Gidoforest, forest
349 GielHebrew for "Who is like God"
350 Gies
351 GijsIntelligent.
352 GilDerived from the name Gilbride
353 GinoItalian form of Louis 'famous' Abbreviation of names like Gian and Giovanni.
354 Gio
355 Gion
356 Gip
357 GlenDerived from the Gaelic 'gleana', meaning valley. Used both as a surname and given name. Famous bearer: American singer Glen Campbell.
358 Goofpeace, protection
359 Goosfriend
360 Guswho is praised
361 Guuswho is praised
362 Guywood, forest, forest
363 Gyanlighting
364 Haci
365 HadiThe Guide
366 HajoHans and Joachim
367 HanYahweh is gracious
368 HansYahweh is gracious
369 HaoThe
370 Harmwarrior or (military) commander
371 HayFrom the stockade.
372 HayeFrom the stockade.
373 Hayoverlatijnst
374 Heinruler King
375 Henkruler King
376 Herowith a holy name
377 Hongpink and rosy
378 Hughthinking mind, wise
379 Hugothinking mind, wise
380 HuibBright mind
381 HuubBright mind
382 HuugThinking spirit / mind / memory, heart, mind, soul
383 IagoSupplanter. Can be either a variant of James or Jacob. Associated with the wicked Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'.
384 IanYahweh is gracious
385 IannGod's grace
386 IbbeComing from Frisian names
387 IbeComing from Frisian names
388 Iben
389 Ice
390 Iddeefficacy
391 Ideefficacy
392 IdsAppears in Friesland
393 IdseAppears in Friesland
394 IgorWarrior
395 IhabGift
396 IkeDiminutive of Isaac: He laughs. Laughter. The only son born to Abraham and his wife Sarah (in the Old Testament). Famous Bearer: Nickname of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969).
397 IkerVisits.
398 Ilai
399 IlanTree
400 Ilaylighting
401 IliaGod is Lord.
402 IljaYahweh is my God
403 Ilko
404 IlyaPower of God
405 ImadStrength, Support
406 Imkogreat, great
407 Immegreat, great
408 Imrehomeland, power, ruler
409 IndiBeautiful / gorgeous
410 IndyIndependent Or Indian
411 IngoBelonging To Ing
412 IraObservant, heir
413 IsaGod has sworn, or ice / iron
414 IsamSecurity
415 Isar
416 Isas
417 Iska
418 Issasalvation
419 Itayisland of palms
420 IvanYahweh is gracious
421 IvarArcher-soldier
422 Ivearcher
423 Ivoarcher
424 IvorLord
425 Iwanthe archer
426 Iwoarcher
427 IyadPigeon
428 IzakHe who laughs
429 Izan
430 Jaad
431 Jaaphe heel grip
432 JaceHealer
433 Jackhe heel grip
434 Jacohe heel grip
435 JaeVariant of names like Jason and Jacob.
436 JaelCapricorn or goat cliff
437 Jaël
438 Jahdignity
439 JaiDeceiver
440 JairMay God shine forth
441 Jaïr
442 Jakehe heel grip
443 JamiOccupier
444 Jamyhe heel grip
445 JanGod is merciful
446 Janigift of Yahweh
447 Jano
448 JansYahweh is gracious
449 Jardspear
450 Jaricoming from or resident of Adria
451 JarlMan Of Control
452 JaroYahweh founds
453 Jart
454 JaryYahweh founds, Helmeted warrior
455 JaseHealer
456 Javi
457 Javy
458 JayJay
459 JazzPresumably the word jazz
460 JeanYahweh is gracious
461 JedDiminutive of Jedidiah: Beloved of the Lord. Friend of the Lord.
462 JeenAppears in Friesland
463 JeffPeace of God
464 Jeltvalue, payment, retribution, sacrifice
465 JemSupplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus.
466 JensGod is gracious
467 JentYahweh is gracious
468 Jenz
469 Jero
470 JessDiminutive of Jessie: A diminutive of Janet. Also a diminutive of Jessamine or Jessical.
471 Jezz
472 JiaGood And Beautiful
473 JianWellbeing.
474 JimSupplant. Replace. Variant of Jacob derived from the Latin Jacomus.
475 JimiOne who grasps by the heel or supplanter
476 JinTenderness
477 JingCapital city
478 Jino
479 JipGiving, hospitable
480 JiroSecond son.
481 JitsWealthy guardian
482 Jj
483 Joa
484 Joahbrotherhood, the brother of the Lord
485 Joal
486 JoanYahweh is gracious
487 João
488 Joar
489 JoasIn the OT, this name for that of a king of Israel (2 Kings. 13.10 to 25). Heb. "Yahweh has forgiven. Besides the shape Joos Joash is still in She.
490 Joaz
491 JobPersecuted. In the Old Testament, Job was remembered for his great patience ('the patience of Job').
492 JodyDiminutive of Judith: Jewess. Praised.
493 JoeMay the Lord add
494 Joek
495 JoelJehovah is God. .Strong - willed. The name of a Breton saint. The biblical prophet Joel wrote the Book of Joel.
496 Joël
497 JoepThe Lord's addition (to the family)
498 JoesMay the Lord add
499 JoeyYahweh grant increase
500 JohnJohn is a given name used for boys in the English language but it originated from a latin form of The Greek name "Ioannes and Iohannes". At first, it was known as Hellenized Jews then transfered to Hebrew name Yohanan meaning "Graced by God" or Yehohanan meaning "God is Gracious".
501 JonYahweh is gracious
502 JonaPigeon
503 JoniModern feminine of John and Jon.
504 JoopYahweh is gracious
505 JoosMay the Lord add
506 Jophe heel grip
507 Jordeditor of the Earth
508 JorgFarmer
509 Jorieditor of the Earth
510 JornFarmer
511 JortStrong or brave as a boar
512 JoryGod will uplift.
513 JosMay the Lord add
514 José
515 JoshGod is with us
516 Joukhe heel grip
517 JoviGod is with us
518 Jowi
519 JoyJoy. Rejoicing.
520 JuanYahweh is gracious
521 JudaFrom Judah
522 Jude
523 JunHandsome
524 JunoMythical queen of heaven
525 Jurfarmer or husbandman
526 Jurr
527 JustRighteous
528 JuulPeople of Julus
529 JuupMay the Lord add
530 Kaclean or pure
531 KaanYahweh is gracious
532 Kaikeyholder
533 Kaio
534 Kajkeyholder
535 KajaEarth
536 Kanecombatant
537 KaniSound
538 Karla non-noble freeman
539 Karsanointed
540 Kastreasurer
541 Kaykeyholder
542 KayaClean / pure
543 KazDim. Of CASSIUS
544 KeanArchaic.
545 KeesThe horned
546 Kelt
547 KenBorn
548 KesThe horned
549 Khai
550 KhanPrince


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