Names That Mean English

As a new set of word names washes up on the shore, names like Beach could appeal to parents with a love for the sand and the waves. If you prefer hiking and forests over surfing and dunes, Beech would be a more appropriate spelling.

Ilisa is a spelling variant that's less appealing than the original.

Kamber takes Amber into the 21st century, particularly with the Kardashian-ized K spelling.

A way to feminize Seabrook, if you want a name that is gender-neutral in sound but not appearance.

You’re unlikely to hear Howardena on a baby girl today, but art lovers may recognize it as the name of Howardena Pindell, an American painter and mixed media artist.

Bardou is a holiday destination in France, known for its pictureque village nestled in mountains. It is also a region of Guinea. As a name, it is more commonly known from its English derivation, meaning axe-wielding wolf.

The unusual name chosen by influencer Ty Haney and musician Mark Wystrach for their son, brother to Sundance.

A rare spelling variation of the Norse mythological name Valhalla — the great hall which housed slain heroes who were to fight the battles of Ragnarök.

The translation of Katarina and Katherine used in Finland and Estonia.

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.

This nouveau spelling of Blakeley was one of the fastest-rising girl names outside of the Top 1000 in 2019.

Classic and common form of Peter in Iceland. A notable bearer is Pétur Pétursson, an Icelandic footballer.

Word name Dream has been one of the fastest-rising girl names in recent years since a Kardashian baby was given the name in 2016. The alternative spelling Dreame was given to a dozen or so baby girls in recent years.

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

Seabrooke is a rarer form of Seabrook, a surname originally borne by residents of Seabrook, Buckinghamshire. The E on the end gives it a more feminine air, a la the girl name Brooke.

This Dutch nickname has been in use for hundreds of years in the Netherlands, and is as energetic as they come. Of course, the jokes practically write themselves.

Eostre is the Anglo-Saxon goddess of Spring and dawn. In ancient times, the pagans had festivals and feasts celebrating Eostre, but this practice was eventually overtaken by the Christian Easter holiday. The connection between the traditions is evident today in cultures that speak English and Germanic languages, as the name Easter is derived from Eostre. Most other languages derive the name of the holiday from the Hebrew word Pesach, meaning "Passover."

As Legacy heats up for girls, new variations are being put into play — chief among them is Legaci.