| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Adler
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Eagle
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German
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Ado
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Awe-inspiring; noble
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European
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Adonis
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Lord
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Greek
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Adrian
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From Hadria
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Latin
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Aiden
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Little fire
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Irish
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Akos
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Falcon
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Hungarian
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Alaric
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Noble, regal ruler
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German
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Albert
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Noble, bright, famous
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German
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Alejandro
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Defender of man
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Spanish
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Alexander
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Defender of man
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Greek
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Alfie
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Elf or magical counsel; ready for battle
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German
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Alfred
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Elf or magical counsel
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English
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Amancio
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Loving
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Portuguese
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Andre
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Manly
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French
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Andrew
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Manly and powerful
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Greek
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Andrin
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Ruler of the Home
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European
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Angelo
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Messenger of God
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Italian
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Angus
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One choice
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Celtic
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Anthony
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Unknown meaning
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Latin
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Antoine
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The French form of Antony or Anthony.
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French
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Anton
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The German and Russian form of Antony or Anthony.
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Slavic
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Antonio
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Unknown meaning
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Italian
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Ara
|
King
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Armenian
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Archie
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A diminutive form of Archibald.
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English
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Ares
|
Ruin
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Greek
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Arjan
|
From Adria
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Dutch
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Armando
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Soldier
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German
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Armani
|
Son of Armand
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Italian
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Arnulfo
|
Eagle wolf
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Spanish
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Branko
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Glorious defender
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Slavic
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Breck
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Freckled; gap
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Gaelic
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Brennan
|
Teardrop
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Irish
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Brogan
|
Sturdy shoe
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Irish
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Bruno
|
Brown
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German
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Cade
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Round, lumpish; cask
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French
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Callan
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Battle; rock
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Scottish
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Callum
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Dove
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Scottish
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Cannon
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Official of the church
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French
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Carlo
|
Free man
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Spanish
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Carlos
|
Free man
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Spanish
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Cassius
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“The helmeted warrior,” based on the Latin cassis, a helmet.
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Latin
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Cesar
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Thick head of hair
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Latin
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Chandler
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Candle maker, seller
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French
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Charles
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Free man
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German
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Conley
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Pure, chaste, sensible
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Gaelic
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Connor
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Dog lover
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Irish
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Conrad
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Brave, bold ruler or counsel
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German
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Cosmin
|
Order
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European
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Cosmo
|
Order, organization, beauty
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Italian
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Craig
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Rock, rocky
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Scottish
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Damario
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Gentle; calf
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Spanish
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Damien
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To tame
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French
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Damon
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One who tames, subdues
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Greek
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Dante
|
Enduring
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Latin
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Dariel
|
Open; from Airelle
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French
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Dax
|
Place name
|
French
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Declan
|
Full of goodness
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Irish
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Derenik
|
Monk
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Armenian
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Desmond
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From South Munster
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Irish
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Dezso
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Desired
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Hungarian
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Diego
|
Saint James
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Spanish
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Dirk
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A Dutch equivalent of Theodoric.
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Danish
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Dominic
|
Of the Lord
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Latin
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Donovan
|
Darkened
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Irish
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Dorian
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Descendant of Dorus; from Doris
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Greek
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Duncan
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Dark warrior; brown fighter
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Scottish
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Dylan
|
Great tide
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Welsh
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Eduardo
|
Wealthy guard
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Spanish
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Eduarte
|
Wealthy Guardian
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Portuguese
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Eiden
|
Fire
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Gaelic
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Elian
|
Variant of Elijah
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Spanish
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Emiliano
|
Rival
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Italian
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Emilio
|
To rival
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Italian
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Emory
|
Home strength
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German
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Enrique
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Home ruler
|
Spanish
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Enzo
|
From Laurentum
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Italian
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Ernesto
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Serious; battle to the death
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German
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Evan
|
God is gracious
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Welsh
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Everett
|
Brave boar
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English
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Ewan
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Born of yew; youth; God is gracious; born of yew; youth
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Welsh
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Federico
|
Peaceful ruler
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Spanish
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Fergus
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Supreme man; highest choice
|
Scottish
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Finn
|
Fair
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Irish
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Florian
|
Flower
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Slavic
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Francisco
|
From France
|
Spanish
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Gian
|
God is gracious
|
Italian
|
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Giovanni
|
God is gracious
|
Italian
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Gonzalo
|
Battle
|
Spanish
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Govert
|
God peace
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Dutch
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Gunnar
|
Battler, warrior
|
German
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Hadley
|
Heather meadow
|
English
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Hansen
|
Son of Hans
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Scandinavian
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Henrik
|
Home ruler
|
German
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Henry
|
Home ruler
|
English
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Horacio
|
Timekeeper
|
Latin, Spanish
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Hovan
|
Form of John
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Armenian
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Ian
|
God is gracious
|
Scottish
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Iason
|
Healer
|
Greek
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Icarus
|
Follower
|
Greek
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Ignacio
|
A Spanish and Portuguese form of Ignatius.
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Portuguese, Spanish
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Irving
|
Green or fresh water
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Gaelic
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Irwin
|
Boar friend
|
English
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Ivano
|
God is gracious
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Slavic
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Jairo
|
He shines
|
Spanish
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James
|
Supplanter
|
English
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Janek
|
God is gracious
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Slavic
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Jano
|
God is gracious
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Slavic
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Javier
|
New house
|
Spanish
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Jedrick
|
A strong man
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Polish
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Joaquin
|
Lifted by God
|
Spanish
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Jorge
|
Farmer
|
Spanish
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Jose
|
Jehovah will increase
|
Spanish
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Juan
|
God is gracious
|
Spanish
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Julius
|
Youthful and downy
|
Greek
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Kaiser
|
Emperor
|
German
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Kasimir
|
Famous destroyer (of peace)
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Slavic
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Kazimierz
|
Famous destroyer (of peace)
|
Slavic
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Keegan
|
Descendant of Aodhagan
|
Irish
|
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Keller
|
Cellar
|
German
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Nikolaj
|
Victory of the people
|
Danish
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Nishan
|
Sign
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Armenian
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Noel
|
Christmas
|
French
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Nolan
|
Child of nobility
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Irish
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Oisin
|
Small deer
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Gaelic
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Oliver
|
Olive tree
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English
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Orlando
|
“The fame of the land,” an Italian variant of Roland, which see.
|
Spanish
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Osmund
|
God's protection
|
Scandinavian
|
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Otto
|
Wealth
|
German
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Ovidio
|
Sheep Herder
|
Spanish
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Owen
|
Noble born
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Welsh
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Phillip
|
Horse lover
|
Greek
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Quade
|
Son of Uaid
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Gaelic
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Quennel
|
Small oak
|
French
|
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Quentin
|
Fifth
|
Latin
|
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Rolf
|
A short form of Rudolph and Ran dolph; also a variant form of Ralph.
|
Scandinavian
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Romeo
|
Man from Rome
|
Italian
|
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Romero
|
Roman
|
Italian
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Ronan
|
Little seal
|
Irish
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Rory
|
Red king
|
Irish
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Rosendo
|
Famous path; victory road
|
Portuguese, Spanish
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Santiago
|
Saint James
|
Spanish
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Santino
|
The saints
|
Spanish
|
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Sebastian
|
Venerable or honorable
|
Greek
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Sergio
|
Servant
|
Italian
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Shea
|
Admirable
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Gaelic
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Slavomir
|
Renowned glory
|
European
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Soren
|
Stern
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Danish
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Sullivan
|
Dark eyed
|
Irish
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Tadeo
|
A Spanish form of Thaddeus.
|
Spanish
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Tesla
|
Of the axe
|
Slavic
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Theo
|
God's gift
|
Greek
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Thiago
|
Supplanter
|
Portuguese
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Tomir
|
Taming
|
Slavic
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Torben
|
Thunder bearer.
|
Danish
|
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Torin
|
Chief
|
Gaelic
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Travis
|
To cross over
|
French
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Udale
|
Yew-tree valley
|
English
|
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Udolf
|
Wolf-wealth
|
English
|
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Ulberto
|
Bright or shining intellect
|
German
|
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Ulf
|
Wolf
|
German
|
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Ullric
|
Power of the wolf; power of the home
|
German
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Valko
|
Wolf
|
Bulgarian
|
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Vasska
|
Royal, Kingly
|
Slavic
|
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Vaughn
|
Little
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Welsh
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Yale
|
Heights, upland; fertile moor
|
Welsh
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Yardley
|
Fenced meadow
|
English
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Yasen
|
Ash Tree
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Bulgarian
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Yorik
|
Farmer
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Greek
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York
|
Boar settlement; yew settlement
|
English
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Yule
|
Winter solstice
|
English
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Yves
|
Yew
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French
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Zajac
|
Rabbit
|
Polish
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Zareh
|
Tears
|
Armenian
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Zeger
|
Victorious
|
Dutch
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Zelimir
|
Desire for Peace
|
Slavic
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Zeroun
|
Respected, Wise
|
Armenian
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Zoltan
|
Life
|
Hungarian
|
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Zoren
|
Happiness
|
European
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Zorion
|
Happy
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Portuguese
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European boy names offer a rich history and stunning meanings to explore. From flashy Frenchman to strong Slavic monikers, they’re as diverse as they are handsome. Let’s meet some together.
Our first stop in our European boy names adventure is in Spain. This stunning country has gifted the world with many great names, like Mateo. Meaning “gift of God,” he is beloved far and wide, especially stateside in recent years. He’s a great choice for multi-language households as well. Another favorite is the mighty Luis, meaning “famous warrior.” Rafael connects to religion with his meaning “God heals,” as does Joaquin, meaning “lifted by God.” You can find strength with Eduardo‘s “brave ruler” or embrace calm with Damario‘s “gentle.”
As we jet around European boy names, we must stop over in France. While many of the nation’s monikers are well-known stateside, relatively few are popular, but that doesn’t mean they’re not incredible. As of 2021’s charts, Beau is most often seen. Meaning “handsome,” he’s a simple, one-syllable cutie. Next is the “famous warrior” Louis, who has received buzz in recent years after being given to a certain cheeky prince. French finds also include the modern-sounding Cade and Dax and the “manly” moniker Andre.
A trip through European boy names isn’t complete without touring Italy. This nation’s names are some of the most stunning with their dramatic sounds and meanings. You likely know Leonardo, a beloved moniker shared by countless artists and bright minds throughout time. He means “brave lion.” Giovanni is another stunner. This variant of John means “God is gracious.” There’s also Lorenzo, a floral find meaning “laurel.” Emiliano serves up a melodic sound, but if he’s too long, he has a slightly shorter form in Emilio.
Europe is a continent of many countries, and while we couldn’t visit them all for an in-depth look, we have a few more standout names from a smattering of areas. In Portugal, Amancio is a shining star. Meaning “loving,” he’s as precious as he is handsome. Fergus is a fierce “man of strength” in Scotland, while Janek and Branko rule in Slavic nations. Wales is having quite the moment on the U.S. charts, with names like Owen, Dylan, and Evan roaring to life. But if you prefer rare finds, head over to Scandinavia, where Bartram, Osmund, and Rolf rule.
Discover more amazing European boy names on our extended list.
