Names That Mean English

A fresh take on Jessica, Jessel is currently borne in the public eye by Jessel Taank, a Real Housewife of New York City.

The Y ending gives Carson a feminine spin. Carsyn is used for girls more than 70% of the time.

Currently the most common variation of Peter in Iceland for baby boys — the other being Pétur.

Stark hits many ears as a blunt and forceful word name, but it has a storied history dating back to ancient times. Stark is a surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and unyielding.

Stark has drawn attention from parents recently due to its use on Game of Thrones, as the family name of House Stark. The ruling family's motto is "Winter is coming," making Stark a creative winter baby name.

Hungarian form of Katherine.

This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.

Brolin — inspired by actor Josh — has been used sparingly as a boy name since 2007. Most instances of the surname come from the Swedish derivation, meaning "bridge," however, Josh Brolin's surname is a variation of the German name Brüderlin, meaning "brother."

Concord, Massachusetts is home to tranquil Walden Pond, and as a word name, concord has a harmonious meaning, making this a modern virtue name.

An offbeat form of Buford that you're unlikely to find on birth certificates today. Maybe for a pet.

Krown broke through the charts in 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Corona means "crown").

Briefly used as a male name in the early 20th century. Doll is a surname with a variety of origins and meanings, some more desirable than others.

Popular enough in the Indian community to have made it onto the US Top 1000 every year from 2001 to 2014 and now again in 2023, possibly inspired by Jamaican activist Leachim Semaj (born Michael James).

True is a rising name in all forms, this amputated one included.

Spelling it with a K doesn't do much to separate Kaliber from Caliber's violent image.

Legacy is in the Top 1000 for both boys and girls, reflecting parents' love for grandiose word names. As Legacy picks up speed, other spelling variations such as Legaci do too.

Cooler than Ernest and less Muppet-like than Ernie, the Finnish Erno may be the best way to honor someone with an Ern- name.

A scientific name, Kardashianized.

An extra feminized version of London, only recorded as a girl name in the US.

Both Currency and Kurrency appeared on the charts in 2020, following the bold trend of money-related names for babies.