English Submitted Names

English names are used in English-speaking countries. See also about English names.
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Ingalls m English
Transferred use of the surname Ingalls.
Ingaret f English (Rare, Archaic)
Anglicized form of Angharad, perhaps influenced by Margaret.
Ingle m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Ingle.
Inglebert m English (American, Modern, Rare)
The eldest son of Antionette Fitzwig of Willow Creek.
Ingleberta f English (American, Modern, Rare)
The name of Inglebert Fitzwig's eldest daughter. She was also Antionette Fitzwig's granddaughter.
Inid f English (Rare)
Variant of Enid.
Inkie f English
Variant of Inky.
Inman m English
Transferred use of the surname Inman.
Innocence f & m English (African, Rare)
From the English word innocence.
Inspektor m English
Swedish for inspector, meaning "overseer, superintendent," from Latin inspector "one who views or observes," agent noun from past participle stem of inspicere "look at, observe, view; look into, inspect, examine,"
Integrity f English (American, Rare)
From the English word integrity, which is derived from Middle French intégrité, then from Latin integritās meaning “soundness, integrity”.
Inverno m English
From the Italian word for "winter"
Invicta f English (American, Rare)
From the Latin word meaning “unconquered”.
Inward m English (Puritan)
From Old English inweard, inneweard, innanweard. Referring to Psalm 51:6, "Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom."
Inyz f English (Rare)
Variant of Inez.
Ion m English (Rare)
Variant of Ian.
Ionia f English (American, Rare)
Name of an ancient coastal region of Anatolia, from the name of the ancient Greek Ionians.... [more]
Ionie f Jamaican Patois, English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Ione or Ionia.
Iredell m English (American, Rare), American (South, Rare)
From the surname Iredell. This was the name of American philosopher Iredell Jenkins (1909-1988), who wrote about the philosophy of art in the 1950s.
Iree f English
Variant of Irie, also possibly comes from a nickname for Irene.
Irelyn f English (Modern)
Variant of Ireland using the popular name suffix lyn.
Irelynn f English
Variant of Ireland using the popular name suffix lynn.
Irenaea f English (Rare)
Feminization of Irenaeus.
Ireth f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred from the surname "Ireth".
Ireton m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Ireton.
Irish m & f English, Filipino
Means a person from Ireland or of Irish descent.
Irl m English
Variant of Earl
Irlene f Brazilian, English (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Irl.
Irlon m English (Modern, Rare)
Masculine Varient of Ireland.
Irna f English (Rare), Swedish, Danish
Variant of Erna 2. Irna Phillips (July 1, 1901 – December 23, 1973) was an American scriptwriter, screenwriter, casting agent and actress... [more]
Iroquois m & f English (Rare)
This name is derived from the name of a historically and powerful Native American league/confederacy in eastern & north-eastern United States and Ontario in Canada (also known as the Haudenosaunee).... [more]
Irv m English
Short form of Irving.
Irva f English
Either a feminine form of Irving or Irvin.
Irven m English
Variant of Irvin.
Irvette f English (Rare)
Probably a combination of Irva, Irving or Irvine with the suffix -ette.
Is f & m English (Rare)
Short form of Isabel, Isidore, and other names beginning with the is- sound. An alternate version of Iz.
Isaaca f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Isaac.
Isaaq m Somali, English
Variant of Isaac.
Isabau f English (Rare)
Rare variant form of Isabel.
Isabellah f English (African)
Variant of Isabella, primarily used in Kenya.
Isabellia f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Elaboration of Isabella. In some cases usage of the name might also have been inspired by the name of the species of orchid, Isabellia virginalis.
Isabellina f Italian, English
Elaborated form of Isabella.
Isabeth f English (American, Rare), Dutch (Rare), Spanish (Latin American)
Likely a truncated form of Elisabeth. As an English name, however, it might also be a transferred use of the French surname, which is ultimately a matronym derived from the given name.
Isadell f English (Rare, Archaic)
A combination of Isa and Dell.
Isaden m English (?)
A combination of Isa and Den
Isaiya m Russian, English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Isaiah, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Isamae f English
Combination of Isa and Mae.
Isamay f English (Modern)
A combination of Isa and May
Isambard m English (British, Rare)
English form of a medieval French name appearing in various spellings such as Ysambart or Isembart, which were derived from Isanbert... [more]
Isannah f English (American, Rare), Literature
Of uncertain origin and meaning, although theories include a combination of Isabella and Susannah. This name was first recorded in the Boston area in the early 1700s and famously borne by one of Paul Revere's daughters who died in infancy... [more]
Ish m & f English
Diminutive of Ishmael and Felisha.
Isha f English
Short form of names with the ending -isha. such as Alisha or Felisha.
Isham m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Isham.
Ishbell f English
Variant of Ishbel.
Island f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word island: "A tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent".... [more]
Isley f & m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Isley. This name is pronounced identically to Eisele, which was used by American country singer Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum for her daughter born 2013.
Ismaella f English
Feminization of Ismael.
Ismary f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare), Medieval English, English (Archaic)
Spanish variant of Ismaria as well as a Medieval English vernacular form and Early Modern English variant of Ismeria.
Ismay f English (British), Dutch, Anglo-Norman, Medieval Irish
Variant of Isemay, an Anglo-Norman name of uncertain origin and meaning. It was also recorded in medieval Ireland on women born into Anglo-Norman families.
Isobeth m & f Biblical, English
In the Bible, this is a variant of Ishbosheth. ... [more]
Isola f English (Rare), Italian (Rare)
Popularly claimed to be derived from the Italian word isola "island", this name might actually rather be a variant of Isolda.... [more]
Isolene f English (Rare)
19th-century elaboration of Isola.
Israell m English (Archaic)
Variant of Israel recorded in the 16th century.
Israella f English
Feminine form of Israel.
Issie f English
Variant of Issy.
Italy f English (Modern, Rare)
From the country of Italy. Mostly used in America.
Ithaca f & m English (Rare)
This name comes from the name of a Greek island, a legendary home of Odysseus, located in the Ionian Sea.... [more]
Itsa f English (American)
This was the name of one of the Hogg sisters.
Itzak m Hebrew, English
Variant of Yitzhak, the original Hebrew form of Isaac meaning "he will laugh"
Iva f English
Feminine form of Ivor.
Ival m English (American)
Of unknown meaning or origin.... [more]
Ivalene f English
Elaborated form of Iva with the suffix -lene, or variant of Evaline.
Ivaly f English (American), American (Hispanic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.... [more]
Ivalyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Ivy, using the name suffix -lyn.
Ivanette f English (Rare), Central American
Combination of Ivana with the suffix -ette.
Ivee f English (American)
Variant of Ivy that was given to 34 girls in 2017.
Iverna f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Old Latin form of a lost Celtic name which also gave modern Irish Erin and was corrupted to Hibernia. Therefore a rather esoteric reference to Ireland... [more]
Ivey f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Ivey. In the case of the feminine name, it is also considered a variant of Ivy.
Ivie f English
Variant of Ivy.
Ivietta f English
Combination of Ivy and Etta.
Ivoire f English (American, Rare), French (African, Rare)
Derived from French ivoire meaning "ivory", which makes this name a cognate of Ivory.
Ivonia f English (American)
Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
Ivvy f English (Rare)
Variant of Ivy. According to the SSA, Ivvy was given to 6 girls in 2018.
Ivyanna f English
Combination of Ivy and Anna.
Ivyanne f English
Combination of Ivy and Anne 1.
Ivye f & m English
Variant of Ivy.
Ivylyn f English
Combination of Ivy and Lyn.
Ivyrose f English, English (American)
Combination of Ivy and Rose. Ivyrose was given to 17 girls in 2017.
Iyana f English (Modern)
Variant of Ayana (see also Aiyana). This is a modern name, perhaps based on the popular name suffix iana, or the similar name Aniya.
Iyla f English (Rare)
Most often a variant form of Isla and Ila, but sometimes also of Ayla and Elah.... [more]
Iysis f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Isis. It was given to 6 girls in 2000 according to the SSA.
Iyvan m English
Variant of Ivan.
Izaac m English
Variant of Isaac
Izeah m English (American)
Alternate spelling of Isaiah.
Izebel f English (Rare)
Variant of Isabel influenced by Jezebel.
Izen m English (Rare)
A rearranged masculine variant of "Inez".
Izetta f American (Rare, Archaic), English (American, Rare)
This name was used at least as early as the 1870s in the Appalachian Mountain area of the eastern United States. Notable bearer is New Jersey born actress Izetta Jewel (1883-1978) who advocated for women's legal right to vote in the US.
Izora f English, Louisiana Creole
Possibly a variant form of Isora.
Izzak m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Isaac. The name form is maybe influenced by the unrelated name Izzat.
Izzie f English, Romani (Archaic)
Diminutive of Isabel and its variants. As a Romani name, it was also used as a diminutive of Esmeralda.
Jac f & m English
Jac may be used as a diminutive of Jacque or Jacqueline, or as an acronym for the initials, for example, Jennifer Adelaide Cameron, which acronyms as Jac.
Jacabeth f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a corruption of Jochebed influenced by Jacqueline (and possibly the masculine name Jack) and Elizabeth.
Jacelyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jocelyn or combination of Jace and Lyn.
Jacen m English (Modern), Popular Culture
Variant of Jason. This is the name of Han Solo and Princess Leia's oldest son in the Star Wars Legends books.
Jaceona f English (Modern)
Female name for Jaceon meaning "healer".
Jackcock m English (Puritan)
Diminutive of John. Transferred use to the surname Jacox in modern times.
Jackey m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Jackie.
Jackiel m English
Longer version of Jack, Jake or James
Jackii f English
Variant of Jackie.
Jacklin f English
Variant spelling of Jacqueline.
Jackman m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of surname Jackman.
Jacko m Dutch, English
Diminutive of Jackson.
Jacks m English (Rare)
Variant of Jax.
Jacky f & m English
Variant of Jackie.
Jackyson m English
The name "Jackyson" seems to be a modern variant or alteration of the traditional name "Jackson." The origin of "Jackson" itself can be traced back to English and Scottish roots. It is derived from the medieval English personal name "Jack," a diminutive form of "John," combined with the suffix "-son," meaning "son of." Over time, "Jackson" became a surname and later a given name... [more]
Jacobi m English
Variant of Jacoby.
Jacoby m English
Transferred use of the surname Jacoby.
Jacodi m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jacobi incorporating Codi.
Jacolynne f English (Rare)
An extremely rare variant of Jacqueline.
Jacon m English (Modern, Rare), Medieval English
Rare variant of Jason. In medieval English this is a variation of Jenkin.
Jacoub m English
Variant of Jacob.
Jacova f English (Rare), Literature
The name of a character in Caitlín R. Kiernan's short story Houses under the Sea.
Jacque f English
Short form of Jacqueline.
Jacquelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Jacques with the diminutive suffix -elle.
Jacquelyne f English
Variant of Jacqueline and combination of Jacquelyn and Jacqueline.
Jacquewyn f English
Form of Jacquelyn influenced by Wynne 2. Alternatively, Jacquelyn with a W.
Jacub m English
Variant of Jacob.
Jacy f & m English
Popular in Westerns and Western romances for both male and female, white and Native American characters. It is probably a variant of Jessie 1 or Jesse, a name popular in the American West for both men and women.
Jadean m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaden or a combination of Jade and Dean.
Jadeanna f English (Rare)
Combination of Jade with Deanna.
Jadelyn f English (Modern)
Combination of Jade and popular name suffix -lyn.
Jadessa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either a combination of Jade and Vanessa or an elaboration of Jade by way of adding the name suffix -(i)ssa... [more]
Jadey f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jade.
Jadian m & f English (Modern)
Probably an elaborated form of Jaden.
Jadie f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jade.
Jadin m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Jaden.
Jadine f English (Rare)
Elaborated form or diminutive of Jade, or perhaps a blend of the popular phonetic element jay with Nadine... [more]
Jadona f English
Feminine form of Jadon.
Jadore f & m English (American, Modern, Rare), African American (Modern)
From the brand of perfume called J'adore, which was introduced by Christian Dior in 1999. It is taken from the French phrase j'adore meaning "I love (very much)" (or, when used in a colloquial context, "I'm loving it").
Jady f English (American, Americanized, Rare)
A hypochoristic form of Jade or a variant of Jaydee.
Jady m & f English (American)
Comes from the greek origin of "super awesome and cool"
Jadynn f & m English (Modern)
Primarily feminine variant of Jaden.
Jaeceion m English (American, Modern)
Variant of Jason. According to the SSA, Jaeceion was given to 5 boys in 2014.
Jaeceon m English (American, Modern)
Variant of Jason. According to the SSA, Jaeceon was given to 21 boys in 2018.
Jaecob m English (Rare)
Variant of Jacob. According to the SSA, Jaecob was given to 6 boys in 2016.
Jaedan m & f English
Variant of Jaden
Jaeden m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Jaden.
Jaedyn f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Jaden.
Jaeger m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Jaeger.
Jaekob m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jakob. According to the SSA, Jaekob was given to 5 boys in 2010.
Jaela f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Elaborated form of Jael.
Jaelan m & f English (Modern)
A variant of Jaylen. A notable bearer is Jaelan Phillips, a footballer.
Jaelen m & f English
Variant of Jalen.
Jaelie f English (American)
Akin to Kaylee and Baylee, Jaylee was created by modern American parents who love the warmth of Jay paired with the uplifting Lee. Jaylee technically doesn't have a meaning, being a contemporary addition composed of melodic sounds.
Jaelin m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Jaylen.
Jaella f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Clearly feminine extended form of Jael.
Jaelle f Romani, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Romani form of the Biblical name Jael.