Choosing a name for your little one is an exciting journey, isn’t it? You’re about to dive into an ocean of American baby names filled with traditional classics, modern favorites, and everything in between. There’s nothing quite like finding that perfect moniker that just clicks, right? Let’s explore together!
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American Baby Names Starting With A
American Baby Boy Names Starting With A
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Aaron | Aron, Arron | High Mountain |
Adam | Adan, Adem | Man, To Make |
Aidan | Aiden, Adan | Little Fire |
Albert | Al, Albie | Noble, Bright |
Alec | Aleck, Alex | Defender of Men |
Alexander | Alex, Alek | Defender of Men |
Alfred | Alfie, Fred | Wise Counselor |
Andrew | Andy, Dre | Manly, Brave |
Angelo | Angel, Angelus | Messenger of God |
Anthony | Tony, Tony | Priceless |
Archer | Archie, Arch | Bowman |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With A
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Ava | Avah | Bird |
Anna | Ana, Ann | Grace |
Abigail | Abbey, Abby | Father’s joy |
Avery | Averi, Averie | Ruler of the elves |
Amelia | Amelie, Emilia | Industrious |
Addison | Addie, Addy | Son of Adam |
Aubrey | Aubree, Aubri | Elf ruler |
Aria | Arya, Ariya | Melody |
Autumn | Autum | Season of harvest |
Alexa | Alexis, Alexia | Defender |
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American Baby Names Starting With B
American Baby Boy Names Starting With B
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Benjamin | Ben, Benji, Benny | Son of the right hand |
Bradley | Brad, Bradd | Broad clearing |
Brandon | Brand, Brando | Broom-covered hill |
Brian | Bryan, Brien | High, noble |
Blake | Blak, Blayke | Dark-haired |
Brett | Bret, Brette | From Brittany |
Brock | Broc, Brok | Badger |
Bryce | Brice, Brys | Speckled |
Byron | Byran, Byren | Barn for cows |
Brant | Brandt, Brantt | Firebrand |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With B
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Bella | Bela, Belah | Beautiful |
2. Beth | Bethan, Bethany | House of God |
3. Brooke | Brook, Brooklyn | Stream |
4. Brianna | Breanna, Bryana | Noble |
5. Bailey | Bailley, Bayleigh | Bailiff |
6. Bianca | Blanca, Bionca | White, Fair |
7. Bridget | Brigitte, Brigid | Strength or Exalted One |
8. Bria | Brea, Breea | Noble, Strong |
9. Beatrice | Bea, Beatrix | She who brings happiness |
10. Bethany | Bethanie, Bethani | House of figs |
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American Baby Names Starting With C
American Baby Boy Names Starting With C
Name | Common variations | Meaning |
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Caleb | Kaleb, Cale, Cable | Faithful, wholehearted |
Connor | Conor, Konnor, Konner | Lover of hounds |
Christian | Chris, Kristian, Cristian | Follower of Christ |
Carter | Karter, Cartier, Carthy | Transporter of goods by cart |
Cooper | Kooper, Couper, Kuper | Barrel maker |
Cameron | Camron, Kameron, Camren | Crooked nose |
Chase | Chace, Chasen, Chayce | Huntsman |
Caden | Kaden, Cayden, Caiden | Fighter |
Carson | Karsen, Karson, Cason | Son of the marsh-dwellers |
Collin | Colin, Collyn, Collan | Young pup |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With C
ame | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Chloe | Khloe, Cloe | Blooming |
Claire | Clare, Clara | Clear, bright |
Camila | Kamila, Camela | Young ceremonial attendant |
Charlotte | Charolette, Sharlotte | Free man |
Catherine | Katherine, Kathryn | Pure |
Christina | Cristina, Kristina | Follower of Christ |
Chelsea | Chelsie, Chelsee | Port landing |
Crystal | Krystal, Cristal | Ice or clear |
Cindy | Cyndy, Sindie | Moon goddess |
Cassidy | Cassady, Kassidy | Curly-haired |
Cora | Kora, Korra | Maiden |
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American Baby Names Starting With D
American Baby Boy Names Starting With D
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Daniel | Dan, Danny, Dani | God is my Judge |
David | Dave, Davy, Davis | Beloved |
Dylan | Dillan, Dillon, Dylon | Son of the sea |
Derek | Derick, Derrick, Deryk | The people’s ruler |
Devin | Devan, Devon, Devyn | Poet |
Dominic | Dom, Domenic, Dominik | Of the Lord |
Dean | Deen, Dene | Valley, hollow |
Darius | Dareus, Dario, Darrius | Wealthy |
Dakota | Dakotah, Dakoda | Friend, ally |
Dawson | Daw, Dawsyn | Son of David |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With D
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Daisy | Daysi, Deysi | Day’s eye |
2. Dana | Danah, Dayna | God is my judge |
3. Delilah | Dalila, Delila | Delicate, weak |
4. Danielle | Daniela, Daniele | God is my judge |
5. Daphne | Dafne | Laurel tree |
6. Darlene | Darleen, Darlena | Dear, loved one |
7. Dawn | Dawna, Dawne | The first appearance of light before sunrise |
8. Deanna | Deana, Deeanna | Divine |
9. Debbie | Debbi, Debby | Bee |
10. Debora | Deborah, Debra | Bee |
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American Baby Names Starting With E
American Baby Boy Names Starting With E
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Ethan | Ethen, Ethyn | Firm, strong |
2. Elijah | Elijiah, Elige | The Lord is my God |
3. Eric | Erik, Erick | Ruler |
4. Evan | Evann, Evin | Young warrior |
5. Eli | Ely, Elie | Ascend, climb |
6. Edward | Eddy, Eddie | Wealthy guardian |
7. Ellis | Eliss, Elyss | Benevolent |
8. Emery | Emry, Emmery | Brave, powerful |
9. Everett | Everet, Everrett | Strong as a boar |
10. Edison | Eddison, Edisson | Son of Edward |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With E
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Eva | Eve, Ava | Life |
Emily | Emilee, Emilie | Industrious, Striving |
Elise | Elizabeth, Eliza | God is my oath |
Ella | Elle, Ela | Beautiful fairy |
Edith | Edie, Edee | Prosperous in war |
Eve | Eva, Evie | Living |
Emilia | Emily, Amelia | Rival |
Erin | Errin, Eryn | Peace |
Erica | Erika, Ericka | Ruler |
Elvira | Elvera, Alvira | Truth |
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American Baby Names Starting With F
American Baby Boy Names Starting With F
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Finn | Finnegan, Finley | Fair |
2. Francis | Francisco, Fran | Free Man |
3. Forrest | Forest, Forrester | Of the Woods |
4. Frederick | Fred, Freddie | Peaceful Ruler |
5. Felix | Feliciano, Feliz | Happy, Fortunate |
6. Fabian | Fabio, Fabianus | Bean grower |
7. Floyd | Loyd, Lloyd | Gray |
8. Fisher | Fish, Fisch | Fisherman |
9. Felipe | Phillip, Phil | Friend of Horses |
10. Fletcher | Fletch, Flecher | Arrow-maker |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With F
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Faith | Faythe, Faithe | Trust, Belief |
Frances | Francis, Francine, Fran | Free One |
Faye | Fay, Fae | Fairy |
Felicity | Felicite, Felicie | Happiness |
Fern | Ferne, Fearne | A Green Plant |
Fiona | Fionna, Fionah | Fair, White, Beautiful |
Finley | Finnley, Finleigh | Fair Warrior |
Flo | Florence, Flora | Flowering, Flourishing |
Fanny | Fannie, Fannie | Free One |
Fallon | Fallan, Fallyn | Superiority; Descendant of a Ruler |
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American Baby Names Starting With G
American Baby Boy Names Starting With G
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Gabriel | Gab, Gabby | “God is my strength” |
2. Garrison | Gary, Gar | “Son of Gar” |
3. George | Georgie, Geo | “Farmer” |
4. Gideon | Gid, Giddy | “Feller of Trees” |
5. Griffin | Griff, Finn | “Strong Lord” |
6. Gilbert | Gil, Bert | “Bright pledge” |
7. Gary | Gar, Gaz | “Spear rule” |
8. Greyson | Grey, Sonny | “Son of the grey-haired one” |
9. Giovanni | Gio, Vanni | “God is gracious” |
10. Grant | Gran, Grantie | “Great” |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With G
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Grace | Gracie, Gracelyn | Grace of God, Merciful |
Gabrielle | Gabby, Brielle | God Is my strength |
Giselle | Gizelle, Gisela | Pledge |
Genesis | Gen, Genny | Origin, Birth |
Gianna | Gia, Gianni | God is Gracious |
Gloria | Gloriana, Glory | Glory |
Gwendolyn | Gwen, Gwyn | White ring, Holy |
Gemma | Gem, Jemma | Precious stone |
Gabriella | Gabi, Ella | God Is my strength |
Georgia | Georgie, Giorgia | Farmer |
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American Baby Names Starting With H
American Baby Boy Names Starting With H
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Henry | Henri, Hendrick | “Ruler of the house” |
2. Harry | Harrie, Harri | “Home ruler” |
3. Harrison | Harrisson, Harison | “Son of Harry” |
4. Hunter | Hunt, Hunte | “One who hunts” |
5. Hayden | Haiden, Haydn | “Fire” |
6. Heath | Heathcliff, Hearh | “The heathland dweller” |
7. Harvey | Harvie, Hervey | “Battle worthy” |
8. Holden | Holdyn, Holdin | “Deep valley” |
9. Hugo | Hugh, Ugo | “Mind, intellect” |
10. Howard | Howie, Howerd | “High guardian” |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With H
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Harper | Harpur, Harpper | Harp Player |
Hannah | Hana, Hanna | Grace or Favor |
Hazel | Hazelle, Hazell | The Hazelnut Tree |
Hadley | Hadlee, Haddie | From the Heather Covered Meadow |
Haley | Hayley, Hailee | From the Hay Meadow |
Heidi | Heidy, Haidi | Nobility |
Helena | Helen, Helina | Bright, Shining Light |
Hope | Hopie, Hopp | Expectation |
Harmony | Harmoni, Harmonia | A Beautiful Blending |
Hattie | Hatty, Hetti | Home Ruler |
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American Baby Names Starting With I
American Baby Boy Names Starting With I
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Ian | Iain, Ean | God is Gracious |
Isaac | Isaak, Izak | He will laugh |
Ivan | Ivano, Ivon | God is Gracious |
Isaiah | Isiah, Izaiah | Salvation of the Lord |
Ira | Watchful | |
Irwin | Irvin, Erwin | Boar Friend |
Ignatius | Ignace, Ignazio | Fiery |
Iker | Visit, Encounter | |
Israel | Ysrael, Israell | Wrestled with God |
Isidore | Isidor, Isidoro | Gift of Isis |
Irvin | Irvin, Ervin | Green Water |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With I
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Ilene | Illy, Eileen | Bright, Shining |
Imogen | Imo, Immy, Geny | Maiden |
India | Indi, Indie, Dia | From the river Indus |
Indigo | Indy, Indi | Dark Blue |
Irene | Rini, Rena | Peace |
Iris | Iri, Is | Rainbow |
Isabel | Belle, Izzy, Isa | Pledged to God |
Isabella | Bella, Isa, Izzy | God is my oath |
Isadora | Isy, Dora, Izzy | Gift of Isis |
Ivy | Ives, Ivey | Vine |
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American Baby Names Starting With J
American Baby Boy Names Starting With J
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Jack | Jackson, John | God is gracious |
James | Jim, Jimmy | Supplanter |
Jacob | Jake, Jayce | Supplanter |
John | Johnny, Jonathan | God is gracious |
Joshua | Josh, Josiah | God is salvation |
Jason | Jase, Jayson | Healer |
Jayden | Jaden, Jaiden | Thankful |
Jordan | Jordy, Jordi | Descendant |
Jeremy | Jerry, Jerome | Exalted of the Lord |
Jeffrey | Jeff, Jeffry | Peaceful territory |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With J
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Jasmine | Jasmin, Yasmine, Yasmin | “Gift from God” |
Jessica | Jessie, Jess, Jessa | “God beholds” |
Juliet | Juliette, Jules | “Youthful” |
Jaden | Jayden, Jadyn, Jaiden | “Thankful” |
Jocelyn | Jocelyne, Joslyn, Joselyn | “Member of the Gauts tribe” |
Jenna | Jennah, Jena | “Small bird” |
Jane | Janie, Janey, Jayne | “God is gracious” |
Josephine | Josie, Jo, Joey | “God will increase” |
Jacqueline | Jackie, Jaclyn, Jacquelyn | “Supplanter” |
Janelle | Janell, Janel | “God is gracious” |
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American Baby Names Starting With K
American Baby Boy Names Starting With K
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Kevin | Kevan, Kevon | “handsome, beautiful” |
2. Kyle | Kile, Kiel | “narrows, channel” |
3. Keith | Keeth, Keath | “wood, forest” |
4. Kurt | Curt, Kirt | “courteous, polite” |
5. Kaden | Caden, Kayden | “companion” |
6. Kai | Kye, Kaj | “sea” |
7. Kendall | Kendal, Kendell | “valley of the River Kent” |
8. Kasey | Casey, Kacey | “vigilant, watchful” |
9. Kirby | Kerby, Kerbie | “church settlement” |
10. Kellan | Kellan, Kellin | “swamp” |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With K
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Karen | Karin, Karyn | Pure |
2. Kathleen | Cathleen, Katelyn | Pure |
3. Kimberly | Kimberlee, Kimber | From the meadow of the royal fortress |
4. Katniss | N/A | Plant name |
5. Kelly | Kelli, Kellie | Warrior |
6. Kayla | Kaila, Kailee | Pure |
7. Kelsey | Kelsi, Kelsie | From the island of the ships |
8. Kendra | Kenndra, Kindra | Knowledgeable |
9. Kristen | Kristin, Kristyn | Follower of Christ |
10. Kamila | Camilla, Camelia | Young ceremonial attendant |
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American Baby Names Starting With L
American Baby Boy Names Starting With L
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Liam | Lyam, Lliam | Determined protector |
Lucas | Lukas, Luccas | Light-giving |
Levi | Levy, Levii | Joined in harmony |
Logan | Logen, Loghan | Small hollow |
Leonard | Lenard, Lennard | Brave lion |
Lance | Lantz, Lonce | Land |
Lincoln | Linkoln, Lincolin | Town by the pool |
Lyle | Lile, Lylle | The island |
Leroy | Leroi, L’Roy | The king |
Lowell | Lowel, Lowl | Beloved |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With L
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Lily | Lilly, Lillie | Lily Flower |
Louise | Louisa, Luisa | Renowned Warrior |
Layla | Laila, Leila | Night |
Lauren | Lauryn, Loren | Laurel |
Lucy | Lucie, Luci | Light |
Leah | Lia, Lea | Weary |
Lyla | Lila, Lylah | Island Girl |
Luna | Lunah, Lunna | Moon |
Lydia | Lydiya, Liddie | Noble Kind |
Lina | Lyna, Lena | Tender |
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American Baby Names Starting With M
American Baby Boy Names Starting With M
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Matthew | Matt, Mathew | Gift of God |
2. Michael | Mike, Mikey | Who is like God |
3. Mason | Mayson, Macen | Stoneworker |
4. Mark | Marc, Markus | Warlike |
5. Marcus | Markus, Marco | Warlike |
6. Max | Maxwell, Maximilian | Greatest |
7. Miles | Myles, Milo | Soldier |
8. Mitchell | Mitch, Mitchel | Who is like God |
9. Martin | Marty, Martyn | Warlike |
10. Melvin | Mel, Melvyn | Gentle lord |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With M
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Madison | Maddison, Madyson | Son of Maud |
Mia | Miah, Mya | Mine or Dear |
Michelle | Michele, Michell | Who is like God |
Mary | Maria, Marie | Bitter, Beloved |
Morgan | Morgann, Morgana | Circling sea or great brightness |
Melissa | Mellisa, Melisa | Honey-bee |
Megan | Meghan, Meagan | Pearl |
Mariah | Maria, Mariya | Beloved |
Molly | Mollie, Molli | Star of the sea |
Marley | Marlee, Marlie | Bound together |
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American Baby Names Starting With N
American Baby Boy Names Starting With N
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Noah | Noe, Noa | Rest, Comfort |
2. Nathan | Nathen, Nathin | Given By God |
3. Nolan | Nolin, Nolon | Champion |
4. Nicholas | Nick, Nicolas | Victory of The People |
5. Neil | Neal, Neill | Champion or Cloud |
6. Nash | Nashe | At The Ash Tree |
7. Nico | Niko, Nicco | People of Victory |
8. Nixon | Nixen, Nixan | Son of Nick |
9. Ned | Nedd, Neddy | Wealthy Guardian |
10. Niles | Nyles, Nile | Son of Neil |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With N
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Naomi | Naomie, Naome | Pleasantness |
Natalie | Natalia, Nataly | Birthday |
Nicole | Nichole, Nikole | Victory people |
Nadia | Nadya, Nada | Hope |
Nancy | Nancie, Nancey | Favor, grace |
Nia | Nyah, Nea | Bright |
Nyla | Nila, Nylah | Winner |
Natasha | Natashia, Natacha | Born on Christmas |
Nora | Norah, Norrah | Light |
Noelle | Noel, Noele | Christmas |
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American Baby Names Starting With O
American Baby Boy Names Starting With O
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Owen | Eoin, Ewen, Owain, Owyn | Young warrior |
2. Oscar | Oskar, Osckar, Oscer | Friend of deer |
3. Oliver | Olivier, Olav, Olaf, Ollie | Olive tree |
4. Orion | Orin, Orien, Oryon | Rising in the sky |
5. Orlando | Orland, Roland | Famous land |
6. Orson | Orsen, Orsin | Bear cub |
7. Odell | Odall, Odale | Woad hill |
8. Otis | Ottis, Odis, Ottys | Wealth |
9. Otto | Otte, Otho, Otis | Wealth |
10. Oakes | Oaks, Oakley, Oaklea | By the oak |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With O
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Olivia | Alivia, Olive, Oliva | Olive Tree |
2. Opal | Opel, Opall | Jewel |
3. Odessa | Odissa, Odesa | Long Journey |
4. Octavia | Octavie, Octaviana | Eighth |
5. Ora | Orah, Orra, Orella | Light, Gold |
6. Oriana | Orriana, Orianna | Sunrise |
7. Ophelia | Ophelie, Ophelya | Helper |
8. Oksana | Oxana, Oksanna | Praise be to God |
9. Olympia | Olympie, Olimpia | From Olympus |
10. Odette | Odetta, Odete | Wealthy |
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American Baby Names Starting With P
American Baby Boy Names Starting With P
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Paul | Paulo, Pauly | Small, Humble |
Peter | Petey, Pete | Stone, Rock |
Paxton | Pax, Paxtyn | Peace Town |
Porter | Port | Gatekeeper |
Phoenix | Phoenyx, Phenix | Dark Red, Mythical Bird |
Perry | Perryman, Per | Pear Tree |
Preston | Pres, Prestyn | Priest’s Estate |
Parker | Park | Park Keeper |
Princeton | Prince | Principal Citizen, First |
Pace | Pascoe, Pacey | Passover |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With P
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Paisley | Paisleigh | Church, Cemetery |
Paige | Page | Assistant, Helper |
Penelope | Penny, Nellie | With a Web Over Her Face |
Patricia | Pat, Patty, Tricia | Noblewoman |
Phoebe | Phebe, Phoebe | Bright, Pure |
Poppy | Poppie | Flower Name |
Pearl | Pearla, Perla | Precious Jewel |
Paula | Pauline, Paulette | Small, Humble |
Peyton | Payton | Fighting Man’s Estate |
Phyllis | Phillis, Phylis | Foliage, Leaf |
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American Baby Names Starting With Q
American Baby Boy Names Starting With Q
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Quincy | Quincey, Quinci | From Quincy, France |
Quentin | Quenton, Quinton | Fifth |
Quill | Quille, Quyll | Scribe, writer |
Quaid | Quade, Quaide | Fourth |
Quest | Queste, Quaest | Search, inquiry |
Quan | Quon, Quann | Full, complete |
Qasim | Kasim, Qaseem | One who divides goods among his people |
Quinlan | Quinlen, Quinlyn | Athletic |
Quillon | Quillan, Quilen | Crossing swords |
Quimby | Quimbee, Quimbi | Residence name |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With Q
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Quiana | Quianna, Qiana | “Silky” |
2. Quincy | Quinci, Quincey | “Estate of the fifth son” |
3. Quinta | Quinnta, Quynta | “Fifth” |
4. Queenie | Queeney, Quenie | “Queen” |
5. Quinetta | Quinnetta, Quinnete | “Small queen” |
6. Quince | Quin, Quinn | “Fifteenth” |
7. Questa | Quest, Queste | “One who seeks” |
8. Quella | Quela, Quelia | “To pacify” |
9. Quenby | Quenny, Quenbie | “Queen’s settlement” |
10. Quorra | Quora, Quorra | “Heart” |
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American Baby Names Starting With R
American Baby Boy Names Starting With R
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Robert | Rob, Bobby, Bert | Bright Fame |
2. Richard | Rich, Rick, Ricky | Brave Ruler |
3. Raymond | Ray, Red | Wise Protector |
4. Ryan | Rian, Rayan | Little King |
5. Ralph | Ralf, Raoul | Wolf Counsel |
6. Reed | Reid, Red | Red-Haired |
7. Roland | Rolly, Lannie | Famous in the Land |
8. Rodney | Rod, Roddy | Island Clearing |
9. Riley | Rylee, Ryley | Rye Clearing |
10. Russell | Russ, Rusty | Redhead, Fox-Colored |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With R
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Rachel | Rachelle, Rachael | Ewe, Sheep |
Rebecca | Rebeccah, Rebekah | To Tie, To Bind |
Rose | Rosie, Rosalie | Flower, Kindness |
Robin | Robyn, Bobbie | Bright Fame |
Rosalind | Rosalinda, Rosalyn | Beautiful Rose |
Regina | Regine, Reyna | Queen |
Riley | Rylee, Ryleigh | Rye Clearing |
Renee | Renae, Renée | Reborn |
Rochelle | Raquel, Shelly | Little Rock |
Rhoda | Rhodie, Rodea | Rose |
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American Baby Names Starting With S
American Baby Boy Names Starting With S
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Samuel | Sam, Sammie, Samil | “Heard of God” |
2. Steven | Steve, Stevie, Stephan | “Crown, Garland” |
3. Scott | Scot, Scotto, Scotia | “From Scotland” |
4. Sean | Shaun, Shawn, Shaan | “God is gracious” |
5. Stanley | Stan, Stanly, Stanlee | “Near the stony clearing” |
6. Seamus | Seumas, Shamus, Shaymus | “Supplanter” |
7. Shane | Shan, Shaine, Shayne | “God is gracious” |
8. Soren | Sorenson, Sorenne, Sorena | “Severe, austere” |
9. Sawyer | Sayer, Saywer, Sawer | “Wood cutter” |
10. Seth | Set, Sethe, Seta | “Appointed” |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With S
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Sophia | Sofia | Wisdom |
Scarlett | Scarlet | Red |
Serenity | Serene | Peaceful |
Stella | Estella | Star |
Samantha | Sam | Listener |
Sadie | Sade | Princess |
Selena | Selina | Moon Goddess |
Sabrina | Brina | Boundary Line |
Sierra | Ciara | Mountain |
Summer | Somer | Season Name |
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American Baby Names Starting With T
American Baby Boy Names Starting With T
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Tyler | Ty, Tye | “Tile maker” |
Theodore | Theo, Ted, Teddy | “Divine Gift” |
Thomas | Tom, Thom, Tommy | “Twin” |
Trevor | Trev | “Large Homestead” |
Travis | Trav | “Crossroads, Toll collector” |
Trent | Trenton | “Trespasser” |
Tanner | Tan | “Leather maker” |
Troy | Troye, Troi | “Foot soldier” |
Timothy | Tim, Timmy | “Honoring God” |
Tony | Toni, Tonny | “Priceless one” |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With T
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Tara | Tera, Tarah | “Hill; star” |
2. Taylor | Tayla, Tayler | “Tailor” |
3. Trinity | Trinitee, Trinyty | “Triad” |
4. Tessa | Tess, Tesia | “Harvester” |
5. Tiffany | Tiffanie, Tiffini | “God’s appearance” |
6. Tabitha | Tabbitha, Tabatha | “Gazelle” |
7. Tina | Tyna, Tine | “River” |
8. Tanya | Tania, Tonia | “Praiseworthy” |
9. Tasha | Tosha, Tashia | “Born on Christmas day” |
10. Teresa | Theresa, Teressa | “Harvester” |
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American Baby Names Starting With U
American Baby Boy Names Starting With U
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Ulysses | Ulyssis, Ulyses | “Wounded in the thigh” |
Uberto | Uberti, Uberta | “Bright mind” |
Ulric | Ulrick, Ulrik | “Powerful through his inheritance” |
Uriah | Uria, Urias | “God is my light” |
Urban | Urbane, Urbano | “From the city” |
Upton | Uptin, Upten | “Upper settlement” |
Urvin | Urven, Urvan | “City friend” |
Usher | Ushur, Ushar | “Doorkeeper” |
Ugo | Ugolin, Ugolino | “Mind, spirit” |
Uriel | Uriell, Urial | “God is my light” |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With U
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Una | Oonagh, Unna | “One; lamb” |
2. Uri | Urie, Ury | “My light, my flame” |
3. Ursula | Ursuline, Ursa | “Little bear” |
4. Ulani | Ulanni, Ulany | “Cheerful” |
5. Uma | Umma, Umah | “Nation” |
6. Unity | Unitee, Unyty | “Harmony, oneness” |
7. Ula | Ulla, Ullah | “Jewel of the sea” |
8. Usha | Ushah, Ushia | “Dawn” |
9. Ursa | Ursy, Ursi | “Bear” |
10. Ulrika | Ulrike, Ulricka | “Mistress of all” |
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American Baby Names Starting With V
American Baby Boy Names Starting With V
ame | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Vince | Vincent, Vinny, Vinnie | Conqueror |
2. Victor | Vic, Vicky, Viktor | Winner, Conqueror |
3. Vernon | Verne, Vern | Place of Alder Trees |
4. Vito | Vittorio, Vittore, Vitus | Life Giving |
5. Vance | Van, Vans, Vances | Thresher |
6. Valentino | Val, Valen, Tino | Health or Love |
7. Van | Vance, Vans, Vany | From the Family of.. |
8. Vincenzo | Enzo, Vincenz, Vincent | Conqueror |
9. Val | Valen, Valentino, Valo | Strong and Healthy |
10. Vaden | Vadin, Vayden, Vaden | Little Green Hill |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With V
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Valerie | Valeria, Valery, Valarie | Strength, Health |
2. Vanessa | Vaneza, Vannesa, Venessa | Butterfly |
3. Violet | Viola, Violette, Violetta | Purple flower |
4. Victoria | Vicky, Vicki, Viktoria | Victory |
5. Vivian | Vivien, Vivienne, Vivianna | Alive, Living |
6. Vera | Verah, Verena, Verina | Truth |
7. Verity | Veritie, Veretie, Verety | Truth |
8. Virginia | Virginie, Virgina, Virgie | Pure |
9. Veda | Vedah, Vedda, Veeda | Knowledge, Wisdom |
10. Venus | Venis, Veenus, Vennus | Goddess of Love |
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American Baby Names Starting With W
American Baby Boy Names Starting With W
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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William | Will, Bill, Willie | Resolute protector |
Walter | Walt, Wally | Army ruler |
Warren | Warr | Guardian, park-keeper |
Wesley | Wes | Western meadow |
Wyatt | Wy, Wye | Brave in war |
Winston | Win, Winnie | Joy stone |
Wilbur | Will, Wilb | Bright, resolute |
Wade | Wad, Waid | River crossing |
Weston | West, Wes | Western town |
Walker | Walk, Wally | Cloth walker |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With W
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Wanda | Vanda, Wandah | A Slavic Name meaning “Shepherdess; wanderer” |
2. Willow | Willa, Willemina | Symbol of grace and elegance, derived from the Willow Tree |
3. Wendy | Wendi, Wenda | An English name meaning “Friend” |
4. Whitney | Whittney, Whitnee | From the white island |
5. Winona | Wynona, Wenona | Native American name meaning “First-born daughter” |
6. Winter | Wynter, Wintar | Cold season of the year |
7. Wilma | Wilna, Vilma | Shortened form of Wilhelmina, meaning “with helmet” |
8. Wynne | Wynn, Win | Welsh name meaning “fair, pure” |
9. Waverly | Waverley, Waverlee | Means “meadow of quivering aspens” |
10. Winifred | Winnie, Winifrid | Means “peacemaker” |
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American Baby Names Starting With X
American Baby Boy Names Starting With X
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Xavier | Xavior, Xzavier, Zavier | “The new house or bright” |
Xander | Xandir, Zander, Zandar | “Defender of mankind” |
Xan | Xann, Xaen, Xane | “Defender of mankind” |
Xanthus | Xanthos, Zanthus, Xandus | “Blonde, Yellow” |
Xavi | Xavie, Xavy, Zavie | “Bright, Splendid” |
Xerxes | Xerksees, Zerkses, Xerkxes | “Ruler over heroes” |
Xeno | Xenon, Xenoa, Xenos | “Strange voice” |
Xia | Xiah, Xya, Xeah | “Glow of the sunrise” |
Ximon | Xymon, Ximonn, Xymonn | “God has heard” |
Ximenes | Ximenis, Xymenes, Xymenis | “Listening intently” |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With X
Name | Meaning |
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Xai | Cool |
Xma | Gentle and Tolerant; Forgiveness |
Xyra | Moon |
Xaven | Short |
Xavon | Beautiful |
Xayah | Shadow Variant of Xaya / Saya |
Xeres | Nice and Caring |
Xarika | Princess; Life Blessing |
Xarina | Princess |
Xavian | Safe |
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American Baby Names Starting With Y
American Baby Boy Names Starting With Y
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Yaden | Yadin | Friend |
Yale | N/A | Old |
Yanick | Yanic, Yannick | God is gracious |
Yardley | Yardsleigh | From the enclosed meadow |
Yaron | Yarin | To sing, chant |
Yates | Yeates | Gatekeeper |
Yeardley | Yeardleigh | Of the yard |
Yehudi | Yehudah | Praise, to thank |
Yestin | Jestin | Just, upright |
Yorick | Yorik, Jorick | Farmer |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With Y
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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Yasmin | Yasmeen, Yasmine | Jasmine Flower |
Yara | Yarah, Yarella | Small Butterfly |
Yvette | Ivette, Evette | Yew Wood, Archer |
Yolanda | Yolande, Iolanda | Violet Flower |
Yula | Yoola, Yulah | Jewel of the Sea |
Yvonne | Ivonne, Evonne | Yew Wood |
Yara | Yarah, Yarrah | Water Lady |
Yana | Yanna, Yannah | God is Gracious |
Yelena | Jelena, Helena | Bright, shining one |
Yasmine | Jasmin, Yasmin | Jasmine Flower |
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American Baby Names Starting With Z
American Baby Boy Names Starting With Z
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Zachary | Zach, Zack, Zak | God Remembers |
2. Zane | Zayne, Zaine, Zain | God is Gracious |
3. Zephyr | Zefir, Zephyrus, Zefyr | West Wind |
4. Zeus | Zeuz, Zeuse, Zeu | God |
5. Zion | Zyon, Zyion, Ziyon | Promised Land |
6. Zander | Xander, Zandar, Zandor | Defender of the People |
7. Zavier | Xavier, Zavion, Xavi | Bright, New House |
8. Zed | Zedekiah, Zedekias, Zedek | God is Fair |
9. Zeb | Zebb, Zebedee, Zebediah | Gift from God |
10. Zeno | Zenon, Zenos, Zenn | Sky |
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American Baby Girl Names Starting With Z
Name | Common Variations | Meaning |
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1. Zoe | Zoey, Zoie, Zo | Life |
2. Zara | Zahra, Zarah, Zarra | Blooming Flower |
3. Zuri | Zury, Zuree, Zoori | Beautiful |
4. Zelda | Zelde, Zellda, Zella | Blessed, Happy |
5. Zara | Zarah, Zaira, Zaira | Princess |
6. Zadie | Zady, Zada, Zaydie | Prosperous, Fortunate |
7. Zabella | Zabelle, Zabell, Zabela | God is my Oath |
8. Zaida | Zayda, Zaidah, Zaeda | Growing, Increasing |
9. Zalika | Zalikah, Zalike, Zalyka | Well-Born |
10. Zamora | Zamorah, Zamoora, Zamorra | Praised |
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Thank you for joining us on this thrill-filled journey through American baby names. We hope you found our list inspiring and perhaps even found “the one” name that perfectly resonates with your little one’s future personality. Remember, each name carries a unique story that can become a beautiful part of your child’s individuality. Don’t forget to check out more of our baby name idea lists on our site. Happy naming!