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Bailey/Bayleigh

Originally an English surname meaning a bailiff (someone who was an agent for a landowner) or someone who lived near outermost wall of a castle(the bailey). It could also be a name that originated from and area in Lancashire that takes it's name from the old English words beg (berry) and leah (wood)

Bahji/Baji

From the word bahija meaning joyful

Barbera

Latin meaning foreign or stranger

Basimah

Muslim meaning smiling

Bathsheba

Hebrew meaning daughter of opulence (used by Thomas Hardy in Far from the Madding Crowd)

Beatrice

Italian and French form of Beatrix. Other spelling Betrys (Welsh), Beitiris (Gaelic)

Beatrix

Latin meaning bringer of happiness

Belinda

Old German meaning serpant-like

Bellana

Origins unknown. Possibly a derivation of the Italian Bella or of the Spanish name Belén which is from the Hebrew meaning house of bread

Bernadette

Old German meaning bear-hard

Bernice

Greek meaning bringer of victory

Bertha

Old German meaning bright

Bethag

Gaelic meaning life

Bethany

Possibly from the Hebrew beth te' ena meaning house of figs. Or taken from the name of the village outside Jerusalem

Beverly

Old English meaning the beaver-meadow

Bianca

Italian origins meaningwhite or pure

Billie Jo

From the old English root Billie; a familiar form of Wilhelmina meaning Strong Willed

Blythe

From the English word blithe meaning happy or cheerful

Bonnie

Latin meaning good

Brandi/Brandy

Possibly a feminine form of the name Brandon which from the Old English meaning gorse hill. Or it is taken from the alcoholic drink which is spirit distilled from grape wine

Bree

Middle English meaning broth

Breeya

Derived from the Gaelic word brigh meaning strength or force

Brenda

Often thought to be of Gaelic origin since it is similar Brendan but more likely to be Scandinavian from the word brand meaning burning sword.

Brenna

Origins uncertain meaning little raven

Briana

English version of the male name Brian from the Old Celtic meaning noble Other forms include Brianna/Brianne

Bridget

Celtic meaning strength

Brigette

meaning bold or strong

Briony/Bryony

From the Greek bryonia which is the name of a climbing vine.

Brittney

from the country Brittany...different spelling. meaning from England

Britta

Old English meaning pride

Bronwen

Welsh meaning white breast

Bronwyn

Antigonian Origin meaning true friend or a ray of sunlight

Brooke

Transferred use of an English surname. Possibly from the Old English brucan meaning tolerant or from the word broc meaning stream

Brooklyn

Recent use as a name. Either a combination of Brooke and Lyn or form the area in the USA.

Bryn

Welsh meaning hill or mountain. Also used as a boys name.

Butet

Indonesian meaning female child

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Caitlin

Gaelic form of Katherine. Other spellings Katelyn

Calca

Australian aboriginal name meaning Star

Calleen

Australian aboriginal name meaning Fresh Water

Calen

English meaning powerful in battle. A feminine form of Charles

Cameo

Italian meaning jewel

Camilla

Latin meaning attendant at a sacrifice

Candida

Latin meaning white

Cara

Gaelic meaning friend

Cardinia

Australian aboriginal name meaning Dawn

Caridad

The Spanish version of Charity

Carleia

A derivation of the name Carla

Carlene

Probably derived from the name Carla meaning

Carla

Old German meaning free woman

Carly

Derived from the name Carla. Other spellings include Carlie, Carley.

Carlyn

Most probably a combination of the names Carla and Lyn

Carmel

Hebrew meaning the garden

Carmen

Latin meaning song

Carolina

Latin or Italian form of Caroline. Also after North and South Carolina

Caroline

the female version of Charles meaning free man. Variations are Carolyn, Carolyne, Lynne, and Karoline

Carrie

Carrie is a derivation of Caroline which is the feminine version of Charles meaning free man. It is also suggested that there is an alternative meaning - creative beauty

Caryon

Derived form the name Catherine

Carys

Welsh meaning love

Cassandra

Greek meaning the confuser of men Cassandra was given the powers of prophecy by Apollo but she betrayed him.

Cassiopea

Possibly Arabic meaning a star in her fathers eye

Catalina

Spanish derivative of the name Catherine meaning pure

Catherine

Thought to be from the Greek katharos meaning pure

Catrina/Catriona

Anglicised forms of the Gaelic names which are themselves derived form the name Catherine.

Cecilia

meaning musical Could be taken from Cecily the Patron Saint of music. See Purcell's Ode to St Cecilia's Day

Cecile

Latin meaning blind

Cedra

Probably English origins. A feminine version of Cedric which is from the Saxon name Cerdic meaning founder

Celene

A derivative of the Latin caelum meaning heaven.. Also attributed with the meaning moon Other forms include Céline, Selene, Celina

Celeste

Latin meaning heavenly

Celia

From the Latin Caelum meaning heaven. Popularised by A character in Shakespeare's As you Like it.

Chana

The origins of this name are unknown. Possibly a derivation of the name Charna which means black

Chandra

Hindu meaning god of the moon in Hindu mythology

Chantal

From Saint Jeanne of Chantal

Chanel

Possibly a derivative of the Old French chandele which was an occupational name given to someone who made candles. It could be that the name Chanel has become a first name due to Coco Chanel the French fashion designer and perfumer.

Charity

Latin meaning Christian love

Charity

From the Latin caritas meaning caring for and loving others

Charlene

From the French name Charline a feminine form of Charles

Charlotte

Old German meaning free woman or small/petite woman

Charmaine

From the Roman clan name Carmineus

Chaya

Hebrew meaning life.

Chelsea/Chelsie

English possibly taken from the Borough of London. Used as a surname before becoming into use as a first name.

Cheri

From the French cherie meaning dear or love Short form of Cheryl and Charlene.

Cherilyn

Combination of the names Cheri and Lyn

Cheryl

Possibly from the French chérie meaning dear

Cheyenne

Taken from the name of the native Indian tribe. Meaning strong and courageous

Chiara

This is the Italian form of Clare from the Latin clarus meaning famous

Chloe

Greek meaning a green shoot

Chrislyn

Origins are most likely a combination of names with the first part taken from Christine meaning follower of Christ. Lyn could be as short form of Linda which is from the Spanish for pretty or it could be from the German ending lind which means tenderIn Welsh lyn is an abbreviation of Llewlyn meaning lion.

Christa

Short form of Christina

Christie

Short form of Christina

Christina

Latin. Form of Christine meaning Christian

Christine

Form of Christina.

Chrysanthe

Greek meaning Precious flower

Ciara

Irish meaning feminine form of Ciaran meaning black

Cindy

An abbreviation of the names Cynthia or Lucinda.

Clare/Claire

Latin meaning famous

Claudia

Latin meaning lame

Cleo

Greek meaning glory

Coleen/Cailin

Irish meaning girl

Colette/Collette

French feminine version of the medieval name Colle (Colin). Popular from 1920's onwards.

Constance

Latin meaning faithful

Coral

Latin meaning coral

Cordelia

Latin meaning warm-hearted

Corentine

Possibly a variation of the French name Corinne. The meaning is not certain. But could be from Corn meaning elaborate or ornate..

Corinna/Corinne

From the Greek Korinna meaning maiden. Corinna was a Boeotian lyric poetess . Other spellings Corina/Cori, short for Corinne/Cory/Kore/Corey

Courtney

Possibly Old English meaning court dweller.

Crystal

French meaning clear brilliant. Other spelling: Cristel

Cynthia

Greek mythology has Artemis the goddess of wild animals sometimes known as Cynthia. It comes from the Greek Kynthia and it was given to Artemis because she was thought to have been born on Mountain Kynthos.Other spellings include Cinzia(Italian) and Sintia(Brazilian)

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Daffodile

Origins unknown possibly taken from the name of the flower daffodil

Dailen

comes from the male name Dale which possibly derives from Dalton or from the Old High German meaning valley in an area of low hills.

Daisy

Old English meaning days eye from the yellow centred flowers

Dakota

Native American Indian originates from the tribal name. Meaning unknown

Dana

Feminine form of Daniel or meaning Queen of the Danes

Daniele/ Danielle

Feminine form of Daniel

Daniella

Hebrew meaning God has judged

Danita

Possibly from the Latin Donata which is the feminine version of Donatus which means given by God. This particular spelling is Spanish. Other forms include Danuta (Polish) Danicka(Czech)

Dannan

Combination of Danny and Nan where Danny a derivative of Daniel Hebrew - God is my Judge Nan a derivative of Ann Hebrew familiar form of Ann - Graceful

Dante

Originally a boys' name of Italian origins meaning to endure. Name of famous medieval poet - Dante Alighieri

Daphne

Meaning laurel bush or bay tree

Daral

Short form of Darleen

Darcy

Transferred use of the family name d'Arcy. Borne by a family from Arcy, France.

Darleen

Old English from the word 'deorling' meaning beloved, worthy, favourite. Other spelling Darlene

Daria

Greek or Persian feminine version of Darius, meaning "small, great one" or "much good"

Davan

Gaelic Feminine form of David which means beloved

Dawn

English meaning daybreak

Dayna

and is Scandinavian meaning from Denmark Another meaning is bright as day (Pronunciation: first a ->"ah" as in Dana). Other spellings include Daina

Deanna

Latin meaning Bright as Day

Deborah

From Hebrew meaning wisdom

Deidre

Irish meaning broken-hearted

Deirdre

Irish meaning one who rages

Delaney

Irish Surname meaning Black Slaney

Delia

Taken from the island name Delos, birthplace of the Greek goddess, Artemis.

Delyth

Welsh meaning pretty

Denise

Feminine form of Denis meaning Greek god of wine

Desirée

Old French meaning hope or desired The name was given for a longed-for baby

Desta

Possibbly a derivation of the Russian name Desya meaning modest or obedient

Devon

Origins unknown. Probably a surname meaning from Devon a place in South West England. Also a boys' name e.g. Devon Malcolm the cricket player.

Diana

Name of the Roman goddess of animals, hunting and forests

Diane/Dianne

French from of Diana who was the goddess of animals hunting and forests in Roman mythology. The meaning is uncertain.

Dionisia

From the Greek festival Dionisya which took it's name from the god of wine called Dionisyus

Dionne

Greek meaning mother of Venus

Dilys

Welsh meaning genuine

Disa

Norwegian meaning active spirit

Dolores

Spanish meaning grief

Dominica

Latin meaning born on the Sabbath

Donella

Gaelic. Feminine form of Donald meaning world mighty

Donnelle

Scottish origins. Feminine form of Donald.

Donna

Italian meaning lady

Dora

Short form of Dorothy now a name in its own right

Doreen

Possibly from the Irish form of Dorothy, Dorieen.

Doris

possibly the name of a sea nymph from Greek mythology

Dorothy

meaning gift of God. The abbreviated form Dolly became so popular in the 16th century that it was given to the name of a child's toy.

Drew

More commonly a boys' name but has become popular for girls. Taken from Andrew.

Dryden

Old English meaning dry valley or dry land

Dulcie

Latin meaning sweet

Dunya

Arabic, Urdu, or Persian origins meaning Universe or Life

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Ea

Greek possibly the name of or the meaning for a Greek Goddess.

Ebony

Taken from the name given to the dark wood produced by a particular genus of tropical and subtropical trees. The meaning attributed is either dark or black

Edith

From the Old English Eadgyth meaning war Short form Edie

Edna

meaning happy protection

Edwina

Old English meaning rich friend. Female version of Edwin

Egle

Lithuanian origins meaning fir tree

Ekugbe

East African origins meaning one who brings two families together

Elaine/Elayne

Italian name Elettre from the Greek word elektor meaning brilliant

Elena

Lithuanian version of Helen

Eiligh

Gaelic meaning form of Helen

Eirlys

Welsh meaning snowdrop

Elisabeth/Elizabeth

Hebrew meaning oath of God Other forms Lizabeth

Elisa

Spanish form of Elizabeth.

Elise

French form of Elizabeth

Elen

Welsh meaning nymph Other forms Elin, Elan

Ella

Old German meaning all.

Ellie

Short version of nay name beginning -el e.g. Eleanor

Eluned

Welsh meaning icon

Elvira

German origins from the words ali meaning other and wer meaning true

Emily

From a Roman clan name,Aemilius

Emma

meaning universal

Emmerson

Originally an English surname. Possibly derived from an occupation connected with the harvesting of wheat as emmer is a form of wheat thought to be one of the ancestors of modern varieties. Also used as a boys name

Enfys

Welsh meaning rainbow

Enid

Welsh meaning lark

Epiphany

meaning to be enlightened

Erica

Female version of Eric meaning sole ruler

Erin

Irish meaning Ireland

Ermintrude

Old German from the words 'ermin' meaning whole or universeand 'drudi' meaning strength

Erna

German form of Ernesta or Ernestine. It is the feminine version of Ernest and has the meaning either battle or eagle.

Esmé

French meaning esteemed

Esmeralda/ Esmerelda

From the Spanish word for Emerald, a precious green gemstone. Emerald is now used as a name in its own right.

Estelle

meaning star

Esther

Persian meaning evening star

Ethna

Irish meaning little fire

Eunice

Greek meaning happy victory

Eurydice

Greek a derivation of the word justice.. The name given to the wife of Orpheus in Greek Mythology.

Eva/Eve

Hebrew meaning life

Evangeline/Evangelina

Origins are possibly Greek meaning one who proclaims the gospel or good news

Evelyn

meaning pleasant

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Faith

Hebrew meaning belief

Farah

Muslim meaning joy

Faridah

Muslim meaning unique, precious

Fatima

Arabic meaning Gentle

Favel

Possibly the French version of the Italian name Flavia meaning golden haired.

Felicia

Feminine form of the name Felix which is from the Latin meaning lucky

Felicity

Latin meaning happiness

Fenella

Gaelic meaning white shoulder

Fern

From the Old English word fearn. It's meaning is simply the name of a plant.

Ffion

Welsh meaning foxglove flower

Fiona

Gaelic meaning fair

Fleur

French meaning flower

Flora

Latin meaning flower

Florence

Latin meaning blooming

Flynn

Originally an Irish surname. Meaning unknown

Frances

Latin meaning Frenchwoman

Francesca

Feminine version of the Italian name Francesco which originally meant French

Frederica

Female form of Frederick, meaning peaceful ruler

Freesia

Taken from the name of South African flower.

Frieda

Old German meaning peace

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Gabrielle

Meaning strong woman of God

Gaea/Gaia

from the mythological goddess of the earth. The name derives from the Greek word gé meaning earth

Gail

Short form of Agigail

Gaynor

Taken from Guinevere

Geertuida/Gertrude

German composed from gar or ger meaning spear and ßruß meaning strength Other forms include Gertraud(German) Gertrudis(Spanish). Short forms include Trudi (Swiss), Trudie/Trudy (English)

Gemma

Italian meaning gem

Genevieve

Derived from Guenevere of the Arthurian Legend meaning fair one. Guinevere was King Arthur's mythological queen. Jennifer also derives from this name.

Genji

From the Mandarin Chinese for gold

Georgeanne

Derived form the name Georgiana

Georgia

Taken from the State in the United States

Georgiana

Latinate form of Georgina

Georgina

Greek meaning farmer

Geraldine

Old German meaning spear-ruler

Geralyn (Gerrilyn)

A combination of Gerard and Marilyn.

Germaine

French meaning German

Getha

Probably derived from the Dutch Geerta which is an abbreviation of Gertrude

Gillian/Jillian

English taken from the Latin, Julian meaning belonging to Julius

Giselle

From the English, Old German word gisil meaning pledge

Gladys

Taken from the Welsh Gwladys

Gloria

Latin meaning glory

Glynis

Welsh meaning little valley

Goldie

English version of the Jewish name Golda meaning gold. Popularised by the actress Goldie Hawn

Grace

Latin meaning thanks

Gráinne

Irish meaning love

Gretchen

German origins. Derivation of Greta, which is German for Margaret which means Pearl.

Guilia

Feminine version of the French name Guillaume which is a form of William or possibly a deriviation of Giulia which is the Italian version of Julia.

Gwen

Welsh meaning white

Gwendalen

Welsh meaning white circle

Gwendolyn

From the Welsh name guinevere, meaning fair white browed or white wave

Gwyneth

Welsh meaning blessed

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Haf

Welsh meaning summer. Pronounced 'Hav'

Hannah

Biblical: the mother of the prophet Samuel. It means God has favoured meThe name was popular in Victorian times.

Harriet

Abbreviated form ofHenrietta

Hayley

meaning hay-meadow

Hayfa

Muslim meaning slender

Hayley/Haily

Origiannly used as a surname it derives from the Old English heg meaning hay and leah meaning clearing.

Hazel

Taken from the plant of the same name

Heather

From the plant of the same name

Heaven-lee\ Heavenly

Origins for the use of this as a name are uncertain but is has suddenly begun to appear as a name. The most famous being the latest daughter (Heavenly Hinari) of Paula Yates (ex wife of Bob Geldolf) and the pop star Mike Hutchence from inxcess.

Heidi

From the old German meaning proud or noble

Helen

From the Greek helios meaning sun. The name has thus acquired the meaning bright shining one The name is most commonly associated with Helen of Troy, whose capture, by the Trojan Prince, Paris began the Trojan War.

Helena/ Heleen/ Leen/ Leentje/ Helene

Dutch From the Greek helios meaning sun /shining

Helga

Norse meaning holy

Henrietta

Old German meaning home ruler

Heulwen

Welsh meaning sunshine

Hilda

Old English meaning battle

Hillary/Hilary

From the Latin hilarius meaning cheerful

Hollie, Holly

meaning taken from the plant. Also means born at Christmas time.

Hope

Old English meaning optimism

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Ilona, Ilonka, Ili

Hungarian. From the Greek helios meaning sun/shining

Iman

Muslim-Arabic name taken from iman meaning faith/belief and amana meaning to believe

Imani

From the Arabic name Iman meaning faith/belief

Imogen

Used in Shakespeare's play Cymbeline

India

Taken form the name of the subcontinent. Became popular after it's use in Gone with the Wind. Revived in popularity when Lord Mountbatten's grandaughter was given the name due to the family's association with the family.

Indianna

American origins. From the State of Indiana.

Ingrid

Norweigen meaning Ing's ride Ing, the Norse God of fertility and crops who rode on a boar

Innes

Gaelic meaning island

Iona

Scottish from the name of an island in the Hebrides

Irene

Greek meaning peace

Iris

The goddess of the rainbow from Greek mythology

Isabelle

Spanish version of Elizabeth. Other spellings Isobel/Iseabail

Isla

Scottish from the name of a river and an island called Islay. Other spelling Ila.

Isolde

English origins taken from a character in the myths of King Arthur. The meaning is unclear but could be fair aspect Made popular by the German opera Tristan and Isolde. Esyllt is the welsh form.

Istra

From Nordic Mythology: The Norse counterpart of Psyche, Cupid's wife. The holiday Easter is named after this goddess. Possibly the goddess of spring and fertility.

Ivy

From the plant of the same name

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Jacinda

Possibly a derivation of the Spanish name Jacinta or Jacinthe. It derives from the name Hyacinth which in mythology was the name given to the flower which sprang up from the blood of the young man Hyakinthos who was killed by Apollo.

Jade

Roman meaning fierce May also have derived from the name of the precious stone which is from the Spanish ijada

Jadzia

Origins unknown. Possibly meaning beautiful and strong

Jael

Hebrew meaning antelope

Jaime

Hebrew meaning supplanter

Jalika

Possibly a derivation of Jalila

Jalila

Arabic meaninggreat or illustrious

Jamari

French meaning Warrior

Jamilah

Muslim meaning beautiful, elegant

Jana

Dutch origins. Feminine version of Jan

Jane

Female form of John meaning God is gracious

Janeil

Possibly a variation on the name Janelle which is a combination of Jane and Danielle. It is usually given the same meaning as John which is God is gracious

Janelle

Diminutive form of Jane meaning God is gracious

Jaqueline

meaning supplanter

Jara

Derivation of Jerry and Kara.

Jaryn

Possibly a feminine form of Jared meaning descent

Jasmine

From the plant of the same name

Jazlynn

Combination of the names, Jasmine and Lynn

Jean

Feminine form of John meaning God's gracious gift

Jeanette

form of Jean

Jeanine/Jeannine

Variations of the Old French Jehanne a feminine form of John

Jemima

Hebrew meaning dove

Jenna

Possibly a derivation of Jennifer meaning little bird

Jennifer

Celtic meaning fair and yielding Possibly derived from the names comes from Guenivere, Genevieve or Gwendolyn

Jessica

Hebrew meaning He beholds Another meaning attributed to the name is God sees not he beholds though they are close

Jessenia

Origins uncertain meaning gypsy.

JezNe

Derives from the combination of the names Jessica and Renee

Jieva

Lithuanian version of Eva meaning living

Jill

Short form of Jillian, the feminine form of Julian meaning belonging to Julius

Joakima

Hebrew meaning the Lord will judge

Joann

Feminine form of John. Other spellings include Jo-Anne, Joanne

Jobina

Hebrew meaning persecuted

Jocasta

Italian origins meaning lighthearted

Jocelyn

form of Jodoc which was the name of an early French saint

Jocosa

Old English meaning merry

Joella/Joelle

From the French Joëlle, which is the feminine form of Hebrew name Joel meaning the Lord is willing or only true God

Johanna

A form of Jane meaning God is merciful

Joline

Hebrew meaning she will increase

Jordan

Hebrew meaning flowing down. Also used as a boys name. Other spellings Jorden, Jordyn

Jordana

Hebrew meaning the descending

Jorie

Feminine form of Jori which is derivation of George

Jorita

From the Latin, jovalis meaning joyful

Josephine

Hebrew meaning God shall add

Josipa

Possibly the female form of Joseph, which is from the Hebrew meaning God shall add

Judith

Hebrew meaning Jewess

Julia

Female form of Julius meaning soft-haired Other spelling Juillia

Juliana

meaning belonging to Julius

Julie

French form of Julia. Meaning belonging to Julius or another suggested meaning is youthful

June

English, from the name of the month

Jurate

Lithuanian origins. A name derived from the word "jura", meaning sea

Justina

Latin form of the name Justine. From the Latin justus possibly meaning justice.

Justine

meaning just

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Kaci

Origins uncertain meaning watchful Other spellings are Kacie, Casey, Cayce. Male form is spelled Casey.

Kahia

Native American Indian origins meaning rare beauty

Kaitlin/Kaitlyn

Alternate spellings of Caitlin which is a Gaelic form of Catherine

Kaley

Origins uncertain possibly a derivation of the names Kayleigh or Carly

Kalika

From Kali Ma meaning She who destroys

Kallie

Greek origins meaning Rosebud

Kamilah

Muslim meaning perfect

Karen

Danish form of Katherine meaning pure

Karesa

Derivative of Katherine meaning pure

Karimah

Muslim meaning generous, noble

Karrie/Kari

Alternative spelling of Carrie

Carrie a derivation of Caroline meaning free man.

Kasey

Feminine version of Casey. It is from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh meaning vigilant Another source of the name Casey is that of the hero Casey Jones who saved the lives of the passengers on the Cannonball Express. The nickname derived form his place of birth Cayce, Kentucky.

Kassady

Originally from the Irish surname O Caiside. The meaning of which is clever. The use of the 'k' in the name is of modern usage. Other spellings include Cassidy//Kassidy. Also used as a boys name.

Kastanje

Dutch origins meaning chestnut. Pronounced "kah-ston-yah"

Katana

Japanese origins meaning wealthy in spirit

Katarina

Russian form of Katherine. Also a form used in Scandinavia

Katherine

Possibly from the Greek katharosmeaning Pure Other spellings include Katharine/Catherine/Kathryn/Cathryn

Katie

Short form of Katherine

Katrina

Russian and Dutch derivative of the name Katherine meaning pure

Kayla

English/Scandinavian form of Kay which means keeper of the keys

Kaylee

An American form of Kayleigh which comes from the Arabic, Kayla which means laurel or crown.

Kaylynn

Probably English origins. May be combination of Kay and Lynn.

Keegan

Irish-Gaelic meaning little fierce one

Keeley

Irish meaning good looking

Keirra

Possibly the feminine form of the name Keir which has Scottish origins. Meaning has been suggested as miracle or could possibly be Gaelic meaning dark complexion.

Kelan

From the Irish name Caolán meaning slender

Kelemon

Welsh; the Mabinogion (in the tale "How Culhwch Won Olwen" )states that she was the daughter of Kei, one of Arthur's knights.

Kelene

From the name Kelly or possibly Keelin which is a derivative of Caoilfhionn which is from coal - slender and finn - white

Kelly

Origins of this name are uncertain. It could come from the Norse meaning female warrior or from the Irish Gaelic surname O Cellaigh

Kelsie

meaning brave

Kendra

Old English meaning wise, all knowing

Kerby

Derived form the place name Kirby in North West England. Originally used as a surname.

Kerensa

From the Cornish words Cres (pronounced Crays) and ha. Meaning peace and love

Kerri/Kerry

Irish Taken from the Irish County

Khalia

Origins are uncertain. Possibly derives form the name Cara.

Khayla

A modern abbreviation of the name Michela

Kiara

Derived from the Irish name Ciara which is the feminine form of Ciaran meaning black

Kim

Old English meaning royally born Also a boys name

Kimberley

The name originates from Lord Kimberley who had a town in South Africa named after him

Kindra

A derivative of the name Kendra meaning wise, all knowing

Kinsey

From the Old Norse word kyn meaning family It can either be a boys or a girls name. For a girl, the meaning is kin, or cousin. For a boy, the meaning is royalty or cousin

Kira

Persian origins. A feminine form of Cyrus meaning sun

Kirstin

Scottish form of Christine meaning follower of Christ Other spelling Kierston, Kirsten.

Kitty

An English nickname (short form), of Katherine meaning pure.

Knikki

Possibly a Russian variation on the name Nikki

Kore

In Greek mythology Kore was the daughter of goddess Demeter

Krista-Leigh

English orgins. A combination of two names meaning protected by Christ or Christ's meadow or woodOther spellings: Christa-Lee

Kristi

A feminine form of Christian which is from the Latin Christianus meaning follower of Christ

Kristin

Danish form of Kristi a form of Christian. Also a boys' name

Kristina

Lithuanian version of Christine

Krystal/Krystle

Derived from the Greek krystallos meaning ice. It is the name given to the cut glass gemstone.

Kyla

From the Gaelic caol meaning narrow. Originally a surname given to people in Kyle Scotland which was so named due to it's proximity to a narrow strait.

Kyle

Irish origins meaning a narrow strip of land or Yiddish meaning crowned with laurel Also used as a boys' name.

Kylie

Aboriginal meaning curved stick (boomerang)

Kyoko

Japanese meaning apricot

Kyria

Greek form of Kyra meaning lord or god

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Lalita

Possibly Arabic meaning she who plays

Lani

Hawaiian meaning Hawaiian sky

Lara

From the Latin meaning famous. Used in Russia as a short form for Larissa

Larissa

Mainly used in Russia. It is the name of a Greek martyr and may be taken from the ancient town of Larissa

Laura

Latin meaning laurel

Laurel

Greek meaning strength or courage

Lauren or Lauryn

Latin/English meaning from Lawrentium; the place of the laurel trees; or laurel crowned

Laurie

Derived from the name Laura

Layla/Leila/Laila

Persian origins meaning dark-haired. Became fashionable in the early 19th century when used by Byron for two of his heroines.

Leah

Biblical, meaning weak eyes or languid

Leena/Lena

Scandinavian or Dutch origins. Taken from various names ending in -lena

Leia

Old English meaning Meadow

Leilani

Name of an Hawaiian princess. From the Hawaiian Lani meaning heavenly or of the sky and Lei meaning flower or floral Therefore Leilani means "Heavenly Flower"

Lenere

Latin meaning Peacemaker

Leonie

French form of the feminine version of the Greek Leon meaning lion or the Latin Leo meaning

Leontine

French version of Leontina (Italian) which derives form the male name Leo meaning lion

Lesley

Female version of Leslie taken from the Scottish place name

Letitia

Latin meaning gladness The older form was Lettice

Lianne/Liane

English form of the French name Éliane which is a Latinate derivation of the Greek helios meaning sun

Liesel

German. Derived from the name Liese which is a form of Elizabeth.

Lilian

Italian for the plant lily

Linda

Possibly from German meaning serpent It could also have derived from the Spanish word "linda" pretty. Another possible origin is that it is from the ending of female German names (eg Rosalind ) where "lind" means "weak tender soft"

Lindsay

Family name of the Earls of Crawford

Lisa

French origins meaning blessed or Gifted

Lisanne

combination of Lisa (Elizabeth) and Anne meaning "oath of God" or "grace"

Llinos

Welsh meaning Linnet i.e. bird

Lonita

Spanish meaning little one

Loran

Taken from the initials of a Coast Guard radar device. LO ng RA nge N avagation. Loran who contributed this name was given the name because her father was the first man to navigate a ship into the New York harbour using the radar device during WW2.

Lareyna

Spanish. Possibly a variation on Lorena or Lorraine.

Lorena

Variation of Lauren.

Loretta

Recent spelling of the name Lauretta which is a diminutive form of Laura. It is from the Latin meaning laurel

Lorna

From the Scottish place name Lorn

Lois

Biblical name that of Timothy's mother Not as sometime thought connected to Louise. Meaning is unknown.

Louise

French meaning famous. Female version of Louis.

Luanau

OLd German meaning graceful. Pronounced lou-hana

Lucia

Italian meaning ocean blue

Lucinda

A derivative of Lucia which is a Roman name meaning light

Lucretia

From the Roman family name Lucretius. Legend has it that it was the name of a woman who killed herself after being raped by the King of Rome and brought an end to the monarchy. It is mainly known for it's associations with Lucretia Borgia who is thought to have poisoned people in order to improve her position of power. However later history shows her to be of a much nicer nature as well as beautiful and intelligent.

Lucy

A form of the name Lucia meaning light

Lydia

Aisa-Minor - Greece meaning a native of Lydia. An ancient city-state in Aisa-Minor (responsible for the first coinage) known for luxurious living and perfumes

Lyn/Lynn

Short form of Linda. Also been attributed with the meaning "dweller by the waterfall"

Lynette

Modern derivation of Lynn with the French ending -ette. Another possibility is that it is a derivation of the Welsh name Eluned from the word elynid meaning idol

Lyric

From the Greek lurikos meaning to express thoughts or feelings

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Mabel

From the French ma belle meaning my beautiful one

Machiko

From the Japanese Mameaning truth, ch meaning thousand and ko meaning child

Mackenzie/ McKenzie /Mikenzie

meaning Son of Kenneth Generally a boys name is now becoming popular for girls

Madeleine

French form of Magdalene.

Madigan

Last name of an early settler in the Pacific Northwest. Possibly a derivation of Magdalen

Madison

Most probably a derivation of the name Magdalen

Maelona

Welsh meaning princess

Maeve

From the Irish Gaelic Meadhbh meaning intoxicating

Magdalena

Greek origins meaning high tower Other spellings:Magdalina/Magdelana

Magdalene

Hebrew meaning woman of MagdalaThe Gaelic Queen of Connacht had this name.

Maliha

Arabic origins meaning nice, good

Mai

Welsh meaning may

Mair

Welsh meaning form of Mary

Mairead

Irish meaning formof Margaret

Mairi

Gaelic meaning form of Mary

Makesha

Russian origins. The 'sha' ending indicates that it is a pet form or nickname. The meaning comes from the word makaros meaning blessed

Malikah

Muslim meaning queen

Malea/Melia

Hawaiian meaning flower

Malvina

Gaelic meaning smooth brow

Mami

Japanese meaning true beauty

Mandy

meaning loved. Usually an abbreviation of Amanda

Maralisa

Combination of derivatives from the names Mary and Elisabeth

Marcia

Derivative of the of the male name Marcus. Short forms Marci/Marcie/Marcy

Mare/Maire

Latin meaning for the sea Pronounced mar a (long A sound)

Margaret

From the Hebrew margaron meaning pearl

Margarita

Spanish meaning Daisy

Margaux/Margot

German/East European version of Marguerita

Mariah

Derived from the name Mary meaning exalted of God or God is my teacher

Marianne/Maryanne

Variation of the name Marion which originally derived from the name Mary.

Marie

French form of Maria which originally derives from Mary

Marieta

Italian/Roman origins meaning grace and beauty

Marilyn

A combination of Mary and Ellen

Marina

Originally a Latin family name and most probably a derivative of Marius although it often given the meaning of the sea

Marisa/Marissa

Possibly of Latin origin meaning a gem or a special one. Another meaning could be from the Hebrew meaning summit. One other possibility is that it is Italian in origin meaning desire for the seaOther forms Marijse (Dutch)

Marla

A derivation of the name Marlene. This is the German form of Magdalene which means repentant

Marlo

From the Hebrew name Mary Other spellings: Marlow and Marlowe It has been given the meaning bitter

Marlyse

German possibly a derivative of the name Mary.

Marquette

A form of Margaret. Also spelt Markette

Martina

Latin meaning belonging to Mars. Female version of Martin

Mary

Derived from the Hebrew name Miriam meaning rebellion or from the Latin stella maris meaning star of the sea. Mary also has been attributed with the meaning exalted of God

Marysol

Spanish origins meaning ocean and sun Other spelling Marisol

Masey

Origins unknown. Pronounced like the American department store--Macy's--only singular. The meaning is unknown but a suggestion from the contributor is beautiful girl

Mavis

Old English meaning song thrush

Maureen

Anglicized version of the Gaelic Mairin which is a form of Mary

Maxime

From the Latin, maxima meaning greatest

Maya

From the Roman goddess Maia the mother of Mercury. From the Latin mai great . Pronounced (my-ah). May also originate from the Indian sanskrit meaning magic or illusion

Mechele

Alternate spelling of Michelle mainly used in the US and England

Megan

Welsh from of Margaret meaning pearl Also spelt Meghann/Meghan/Meighen

Meironwen

Welsh meaning white dairymaid

Melanie

Greek meaning black or dark complexion

Melinda

From the name Melissa with the feminine ending -inda

Melissa

Origins uncertain possibly Greek meaning honey bee or from the Gaelic name Maoilíosa the meaning of which is Sweet Jesus

Mererid

Welsh meaning form of Margaret

Meredith

meaning pretty possibly from the Welsh Meredudd

Meri

Finnish meaning the ocean, or the sea

Merilee/Merrily

From the name Mercy meaning magnanimity

Mia

Italian meaning my

Micha/Mika

Hebrew meaning who is like God

Michaela

Feminine form of Michael meaning who is like God. Other forms include Micaela (Italian/Spanish)

Michelle

greek meaning Who is like the Lord?

Michi

Japanese meaning beautiful and wise

Mignon

A short form of Mignonette meaning sweet, dainty and graceful Other spellings: Mignonne

Mikaeli

A derivative of Machaela which comes from the male name Michael meaning who is like God

Milani

a cross between Melani and Leilani meaning the darkness

Minako

Japanese meaning means tenth child

Mirabel

Latin meaning wonderful

Miranda

A Shakespearean invention for a character in The Tempest. From the Latin mirari meaning admirable and lovely

Miriam

Derived from the name Maryam and is the roots of the name Mary meaning star of the sea

Mitra

Persian meaning Bright (as in a bright sun)

Mona

Irish meaning noble

Monika/Monica

Latin meaning advisor Other forms include Monique (French)

Morag

Gaelic meaning great

Morgan

From the Old Welsh of uncertain meaning

Morna

Gaelic meaning beloved

Morrigan

The name of the Gaelic (Celtic) goddess of fertility and war

Morven

Gaelic meaning mountain peak

Muirne

Gaelic meaning beloved

Myfanwy

Welsh meaning my fine one

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Naamah

Hebrew meaning loved

Nadean/Nadine

from the Russian Nadezhda meaning hope

Nadia

Russain meaning hope

Nadimah

Muslim meaning friend

Nadirah

Muslim meaning radiant

Najmah

Muslim meaning star

Nanette

Hebrew meaning Grace; God had been gracious

Nancy

Originally a form of Ann which is from the Hebrew Hanna which means God has favoured

Naomi

Hebrew meaning pleasant

Nasimah

Muslim meaning gentle breeze

Natalie

natalis dies meaning birthday. Relates particularly to Christ's birthday and thus Christmas day.

Nedra

Origins unknown. Possibly Arabic meaning rare or precious

Nekomi

Japanese meaning unknown

Nerissa

English origin. It was originally given to a minor character in the Merchant of Venice. It is taken form the Greek nereis meaning sea sprite or of the sea

Czech origins. A short form of Anezka which means pure Other spellings:Neysa

Niamh

Irish meaning bright

Nina

Russian abbreviation of the name Antonina or Spanish origins meaning little girl

Nirvana

Buddhist meaning heaven

Nuala

Irish meaning white shoulder

Nicola

Feminine form of Nicholas which is from the Greek meaning victory of the people

Nicolette/Nickolette

A derivation of the name Nicole which is a feminine form of Nicholas meaning victory of the people

Niquie

Short form of Nicola. Other spellings Nicky/Nicci.

Noelle

Female form of Noel meaning Christ's Birthday

Noor

Arabic meaning light

Nora

Iriah and Scottish nickname(short form) for Leonora. (From the name Eleanor a form of Helen) The Gaelic version Nóra was very popular in Ireland at one time.

Norma

Latin meaning pattern

Nyela

Possibly a derivation of the Arabic name Najla meaning beautiful eyes

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Octavia

Latin meaning eight

Olga

Russian form of Helga meaning prosperous

Olive

Latin origins where olive is the symbol for peace

Olivia

First recorded use is in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The name could be from the word oliva (olive) which is a symbol of peace or a feminine form of Oliver

Olwen

Welsh meaning white footprint

Ophelia

Greek meaning to help

Oralia

English from of Aurelia meaning golden

Orla

Irish meaning golden lady

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Paige

A modern name used mainly in America. Probably derived from the surname Page which was originally taken by a boy in personal attendance to a Knight.

Paloma

Spanish origins meaning dove although in some Spanish speaking countries it is given the meaning feather or moth Other spellings Palloma/Peloma

Pamela

Greek meaning honey

Patricia

Latin meaning noble

Paula

Latin meaning small

Paulette

French feminine form of Paul meaning small. Taken from the Latin family name Paulus

Priya

East Indian meaning Loved one

Penelope

Greek meaning weaver

Perdita

Latin meaning lost

Pessim

Native American Cree meaning sun

Petra

Feminine form of Peter. From the Greek petros or the Latin petra meaning stone. The name is therefore given the meaning solid and reliable Other spellings: Petrea

Philidephia

Greek meaning brotherly love

Phillippa

Greek meaning fond of horses

Philomena

Feminine form of the Latin Philomenus which is form the Greek philein- to love and menos - strength

Phoebe

Greek meaning pure or bright

Phyllis

Greek meaning foliage

Pilar

From the Spanish title Nuestra Senora del Pilar meaning Our Lady of the Pillar. A title referring to the Virgin Mary.

Poppy

Name of a flower used as a name since the late 19th Century.

Precia

Derivative of the word precious. (pronounced Pree-shuh)

Princess

Title bestowed on the daughter of a sovereign. Originally used as a tern of endearment for a female child. Now used as a name

Priscilla

Latin meaning primitive

Priya

East Indian meaning loved one

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Raah

Greek meaning Shepherd and Saviour

Rabiah

Muslim meaning fourth

Rachael/Rachel

Hebrew meaning ewe symbolising innocence

Rachelle

Another form of Rachel. Appearing French but actually English in origin

Rae

English/Australian origins. Originally a short form of Rachel now used as the feminine form of Raymond

Raine

German meaning mighty army

Ramona

Spanish version of Ramon which is a form of Raymond meaning wise protector

Ranelle

Possibly the feminine version of either Randolf or Randall. It could also be a combination of names such as Randall and Danielle.

Rani

Hindi meaning Hindu princess or queen

Raquel

Spanish form of Rachel. Made popular by the actress Raquel Welch

Rasa

Lithuanian origins meaning dew

Raven

Taken either from the name of the bird or from the French word for voracious

Ravenne

Alternate spelling of the name Raven

Ravette

English origins meaning sacred daughter

Rayna

(pronounced ray-nuh) Feminine version of the male name Rayner. Derived from the German ragin meaning advice and hari meaning warrior

Rebeccca

meaning tied

Reece

Feminine form of the Welsh name Rhys meaning enthusiastic or ardour. Can also be spelled Riece, Reace, Reese, or Rice.

Regan

Used by Shakespeare in his play King Lear for the third daughter of the king. Also possibly derived form the Gaelic surname O Riagáin. The meaning is unknown.

René/Renee

French meaning reborn

Reisha

Possibly a derivation of the Yiddish form of the name Rose

Rhian

Welsh meaning maiden

Rhiannon

Welsh meaning goddess

Rhoda

Greek meaning rose

Rhona

Scottish meaning rough isle

Rhonda

Origins uncertain meaning industrious

Rhonwen

Welsh meaning fair

Roberta

Old German meaning bright

Romy

A short form of Rosemary meaning sea dew

Richelle

Possibly a feminine form of Richard or a name which has derived from two names. Meaning unknown although the first part of the name ric meaning power.

Ricielle

African american origins meaning beautiful child of god

Riona

Irish name from the Gaelic rioghan meaning queen

Róisín

Irish meaning rose

Robin/ Robine

meaning sure sign of spring; caregiver of Jesus, beautiful bird

Rosa

Latin meaning rose

Rosamunde

From the Latin rosa munda meaning pure rose

Roseanne

An amalgamation of Rose and Anne

Rose

Old German meaning fame

Rowena

Celtic meaning white skirt

Roxana

From the Persian name meaning the dawn

Ruby

From the jewel

Ruta

Lithuanian origins meaning rue (the herb)

Ruth

Hebrew meaning vision of beauty

Ryesen

Either from the English word rye or an alternate spelling of Roisin (Irish Gaelic) meaning rose

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Sabah

Muslim meaning morning dawn

Sabine

meaning woman of the Sabine tribe

Sabrina

Latin meaning the boundary mark

Sachiko

Japanese meaning happy child

Sadie

Derivation of Sarah which has Hebrew origins meaning princess

Sakura

Japanese meaning cherry blossom

Sally

A familiar form of Sarah meaning princess. Used as a name in it own right since the 18th century

Samantha

Aramaic meaning listener

SamaraArabic meaning To talk in the evening or night

Sandrine

Possibly the French version from Alexandra which is the feminine form of Alexander

Sanne

Dutch. From abbreviation for Roxana. It is the Greek form of the Persian name Raokhshna, meaning dawn glow. It was the name of the wife of Alexander the Great, whom he married in 327 BC She was a Persian princess, daughter of Oxyartis, King of Sogdania.

Sanya

Russian-Yugoslavian Origins from the word sanjati meaning to dream

Saoirse

Irish meaning freedom or Liberty

Sarah

Hebrew meaning princess

Saraid

Celtic origins meaning excellent

Saskia

Dutch origins of uncertain meaning. May possibly derive form the word sachs meaning Saxon

Savannah

From the Spanish zavana which means an expanse of open grassland.

Scarlet

Old French meaning the colour. Popularised by Scarlett O'Hara

Selina

Greek goddess of the moon

Sena

Derived from Selina who was the Greek goddess of the moon

Senna

Origins are not know but could be taken from the name of senna pod which goes to produce laxatives!!!!! Became popular as both a girls and a boys name after the death of the Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna

September

The ninth month of the year. From the Roman septum meaning seven as it was originally the seventh month in the Roman calender. Often given to the 7th child

Seren

Welsh meaning star

Serena

From the Latin serenus meaning calm and serene. It was the name of the Roman Goddess Selene (Goddess of the moon) who fell in love with Endymion, the shepherd

Serenity

From the Latin serenus meaning calm and serene.

Sevina

Possibly a name derived form more that one name or from the Latin Sevérus meaning severe or stern.

Shahla

Afghani origins meaning beautiful eyes

Shaina /Shayna,

Hebrew meaning beautiful

Shalaidah

From the Old Celtic meaning wood nymph or from the farie wood

Shaley

Possible derivation of Shelley which is from the Old English surname meaning clearing on or near a slope

Shalyn

Origins unknown. Probably derived from a combination of two names.

Shani

Swahili origins meaning marvellous or wonderful

Shania

Possibly an English name derived from Shani

Shannon

English origins from the USA. It is taken from the name of an Irish river

Sharayah

Hebrew meaning friend

Sharon

Hebrew word referring to a biblical place name. The literal meaning is the plain.

Shayna

Yiddish name meaning beautiful

Shaylene

Derived form the Yiddish name Shayna meaning beautifu

Sheaden

French meaning strong and bold, but powerfully beautiful

Sheena

English spelling of the name Sine which is the Gaelic form of Jane.

Sheila

From the Irish Síle meaning blind. Sheila has since become a generic name for women in Australia. Other spellings Shelagh/Sheelagh

Shelby

Possible derivation of Shelley which is from the Old English surname meaning clearing on or near a slope

Shelda

Origins of this name are uncertain but it seems likely that it is a recent derivation of the name Sheldon.

Sheldon

Originally an English surname taken from the local area in both Derbyshire and Devon.

Sheree/Sheri

English version of the French chérie meaning /dear or darling.

Shereen

Variant of the name Sheree meaning /dear or darling.

Shirley

English place name meaning bright clearing

Shirra

Arabic from the word shirinmeaning agreeable

Sibyl

Mythological Greek priestess

Sidra

Latin from the Muslim meaning star-like

Sierra

Spanish meaning beautiful mountains

Silvana

Feminine version of Silvano which is derived from the Latin word silva meaning wood

Silvia

Latin meaning wood

Sineád

Irish, feminine form of John

Siobhán

Irish form of Joan

Siran

Armenian meaning lovely

Siri

Scandinavian meaning Goddess of humour

Soma

Indian origins meaning moon

Sonaya

A variation of the name Sonya which is a Russian abbreviation of the name Sofya meaning wisdom

Sophie/Sophia

Greek meaning wisdom

Sorcha

Gaelic meaning brightAlso became known as the Irish version of Sarah meaning Princess

Stacey

English Possibly an short form of Anastasia which is taken from the Greek anastasis meaningresurrection

Stella

Latin meaning star

Stephanie

from the Greek "Stefanos" meaning a garland or crown. Could also mean wearer of the crown

Summer/Somer

Taken from the Old English sumor which is the name given to the second season of the year. It's use as a first name has been particularly popular in Australia and America, mainly due to it's associations with warmth and happiness

Sunni

Either derives from the word sunny meaning bright pleasant disposition or from the Scandinavian name Sunniva meaning gift of the sun

Susan

English derivation of the name Susanna meaning lily

Susanna>DD>Derived form the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning lily. Other spellings include Suzanna(French), Siùsaidh(Scottish), Zuzana(Czech) and Zsuzsana(Hungarian)

Suzanne

French version of Susanna.

Sutton

Old English taken from the name of a town in England

Sybrell

African American meaning Sweet, sincere and very trust worthy

Sydney/Sidney

Originally used as a boys' name and most likely first used as a surname. It's meaning comes from the Old English words sidan meaning wide and eg meaning river meadow

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Tabitha

Aramaic meaning gazelle

Talitha

Aramic meaning little girl. (Pronunciation: i ->"e") Bible mark 5:41

Tamara

Arabic meaning seed of the palm tree

Tameika

African-american. Meaning unknown

Tara

Irish meaning hill

Tasha

Russian origins meaning independent. Also possibly an abbreviation of the Russian name Natasha meaning Christ's birthday. Often given to girls born on Christmas day.

Tatiana

Russian from the King of the Sabines called Tatius

Tarina

Hebrew meaning legend or story

Tavia

An abbreviation of Octavia which means eighth thus given to the eighth child if it is a girl.

Taya

Italian or Latin meaning unknown Also spelt Tèa which is a popular spelling in Macedonia

Taylor

Originally an English surname given to a person who followed the occupation of a tailor (someone who makes repairs or alters clothes).

Tegan

Derived either from Tegwen or from the Gaelic Tadhg meaning philosopher

Tegwen

Welsh meaning beautiful

Taryn

Derived from the Irish name Tara meaning rocky hill

Teolani

Partly Hawaiian Lani means heavenly or sky

Teona

African meaningthe essence of tranquillity

Teresa

Greek meaning harvest

Terra

Latin origins. The name given to the Goddess of the Earth

Tessa/Tess

Possibly a form of Teresa although may have independent origins

Tevya

Hebrew origins meaning woman of goodness

Thalia

From the Greek thallein meaning to flourish

Thara

Muslim meaning wealth

Thea

An abbreviation of Dorothea which means gift of God

Tiarne

Possibly a Welsh derivation of tiara meaning princess

Thelma

Greek meaning will

Theola

Greek origins meaning divine

Thomasina

Hebrew meaning twin

Tia

An abbreviation of names ending in -tia, eg: Letitia. Now used as a name in its own right

Tianna

combination of Tia and Anna

Tien

Vietnamese name meaning angel

Tiffany

Greek meaning manifestation of God

Tirta

Indonesian meaning water

Traci/Tracy

Originally a surname given to people from the place of Thracius in France

Tricia/ Trisha

An abbreviation of Patricia, the feminine form of Patrick. From the Latin forpatrician meaning of the noble class

Tyler

Derived from the surname which was given to someone who tiled roofs. Also a boys' name

Tyshae

Origins unknown meaning to touch one's heart

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Ula

Old English meaning owl

Una

Irish meaning lamb

Unity

A word that became popular in the 1920s and 30'

Ursula

Latin meaning little she-bear

Ushi

Chinese origins meaning ox

Uzma

Muslim meaning greatest

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Valentia

Latin meaning strong and healthy

Valerie

Latin meaning to be strong

Valora

Latin origins meaning strong

Vandy

An amalgamation of the names Nancy and Vann. Meaning is unknown but Nancy has the meaning God has favoured.

Vanessa

Created by the author Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver's Travels

Vashti

Persian meaning beautiful

Vedrana

Yugoslavian origins. From vedra meaning bright, happy

Vera

Latin meaning true

Veronica

From the Latin vera icon meaning true image Other forms are Veronika (Lithuanian) Véronique (French)

Victoria

Latin meaning victory Short forms Vicky, Vickie

Virginia

From the Latin Verginius. It was a name, according to legend that was given to a woman who was ultimately killed by her father to save her form an unsuitable lover. Hence the meaning generally attributed to the name - pure. The name has two common abbreviations Ginger (Ginger Rodgers whose real name was Virginia) and Ginny

Vivian

Latin meaning living alive

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Wanda

Derived from the term Wend given to the Slavonic people of in the middle ages who lived in an area which is now in North East Germany

Wendy

Created by J M Barrie for a character in his book Peter Pan

Whitney

From the Middle English meaning by the white island

Wilhelmina

Female form of William meaning resolute protector

Winifred

Welsh meaning blessed reconciliation

Wynne

From the Old English word wine meaning friend

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Xanthe

Greek meaning gold or yellow haired

Xanthippe

Greek (Socrates' wife)meaning yellow and hippos meaning horse i.e. yellow horse

Xaviera

Arabic meaning bright

Xena

Greek origins meaning distant place or hospitable

Xenia

English origins as a name an it is taken from the Greek word meaning hospitality

Ximenia

Spanish meaning taken from botany, referring to the genus of tropical herbs and trees. Named after Spanish explorer Ximenes.

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Yanis

Arabic. A new form of Younes and Anis meaning Companion

Yahsarah

From the Hebrew ya meaning life and sarah meaning princess

Yasmine

Arabic meaning Kind of Flower (Jasmine)

Yetta

Of English origin with disputed meaning either to give or if derived from Henrietta meaning ruler of the household

Yolande

Greek meaning violet

Yvonne

French meaning Yew

Yvette

German meaning yew

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Zahrah

Muslim meaning flower blossom

Zaina

Arabic meaning beautiful

Zandra

Greek origins meaning helper or defender of mankindAlso Sandra

Zara

Arabic meaning splendour

ZarriaArabic origins. Possibly from zahr meaning flower

Zari

Swahili meaning beautiful (Pronunciation a -> short "o"; i -> long "e")

Zelda

Possibly a derivation of the Yiddish name Zelde meaning happiness and good fortune

Zenia

A phonetic spelling of the name Xenia (see above)

Zenobia

From the Greek zen meaning gift and bios meaning life It was the name of the queen of Palmyra. Other spelling Xenobia

Zhane

Origins uncertain. Possibly from the Arabic meaning to shine Another possibility is that it is a modern interpretation of the name Shane.

Zibute

Lithuanian origins meaning glowing one

Zinah

Muslim meaning adornment

Zoe

Greek meaning life

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