English Submitted Names

English names are used in English-speaking countries. See also about English names.
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Queenesther f English (African), African American
Combination of the word queen and Esther, used to honor Queen Esther, the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther in the Bible.
Queenetta f English (Rare), African American (Rare), Popular Culture
Combination of Queen and the suffix etta. This name is borne by Queenetta Carpenter, a character from the American sitcom 'Best Friends Forever'.
Queeney f English
Variant of Queenie.
Queenstar f English (African)
Combination of the English words queen and star.... [more]
Quena f Medieval English, English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Old English cwén "woman", this name was originally a diminutive of names containing said element.... [more]
Quenby f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Quenby.
Quennell m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Quennell.
Quentan m English (American)
Variant spelling of Quentin and Quintin
Quenton m English
Variant of Quentin.
Quentyn m English, Literature
Variant of Quentin. Used in George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series.
Queria f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly derived from Latin quercu meaning "oak tree".
Quest m English
From the English word for a search, ultimately from from Medieval Latin questa "search, inquiry".
Quia f English (Rare)
Shortened version of Laquia.
Quieta f Ancient Roman, Italian (Rare), Romanian (Rare), English (Rare), German (Swiss, Rare), Caribbean (Rare)
Derived from Latin quietus, -a, -um "quiet". This was the name of a saint.
Quigg m English (Anglicized)
Diminutive of Quigley. Reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuaig. In County Down it is Anglicized as Fivey, as if from cúig ‘five’.
Quigley m & f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Quigley.
Quilene f Afrikaans (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), German (Rare)
Most likely a combination of a name starting with Qui- (such as Quinn and Quirijn) with a name that ends in -lene, such as Helene and Marlene.... [more]
Quill m & f English
Diminutive of Aquilla.... [more]
Quillan m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Quillen.
Quille f & m English, African American
Variant of Quill, or a diminutive of Aquila or Shaquille. It may also be transferred use of the surname Quille.
Quiller m English
Metonymic occupational name for a spoon maker, from Old French cuiller 'spoon', 'ladle'.
Quince m English
“Quince, citrus, fruit”
Quincia f Spanish (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Spanish form of Quintia and (American) English feminization of Quincy.
Quindolyn f English
Combination of Quinn and Gwendolyn.
Quinella f English (Rare)
A combination of the name ‘Quinn’ with the common suffix -ella.
Quinlin m & f English (American, Rare)
From an Irish surname which was a variant of Quinlan.
Quinlyn f & m English
Variant spelling of Quinlan.
Quinlynne f English
Feminine form of Quinlan.
Quinnie f & m English
Diminutive of Quinn.
Quinnlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Feminine variant of Quinlan, influenced by Quinn and the popular name suffix lyn.
Quinny m & f English
Diminutive of Quinn.
Quint m Catalan, Dutch, English, Emilian-Romagnol, French (Rare), German
Catalan, Emilian-Romagnol and French form of Quintus as well as the Dutch, English and German short form of any given name starting with Quint-, such as Quinten and Quintijn (Dutch), Quintus and Quintinus (German) and Quintin (English).... [more]
Quintana f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps from Latin quintanus "fifth-ranking", from quintus "fifth" (see Quintus) or a transferred use of the surname. In today's English-speaking world it is sometimes perceived as a feminine form of Quintin or Quentin.... [more]
Quintelle f English (Rare)
Feminine diminutive of Quintus, using the suffix -elle.
Quintessa f English (Rare)
Variant of Quintella inspired by quintessence or "the fifth element" (also known as aether), the material that fills the region of the universe beyond the terrestrial sphere according to Medieval cosmology (which itself was derived from the theories of Plato and Aristotle).
Quintessence f English (Rare)
This name comes from the word that can mean "a thing that is the most perfect example of its type" or, in its literal sense, "fifth essence." The word is derived from Middle French quinte essence, which is, ultimately originated from Medieval Latin quinta essentia, a combination of Latin quinta, the feminine equivalent of quintus meaning "five," and essentia meaning "essence."
Quintian m English (Rare), German (Rare)
English and German form of Quintianus.
Quintilla f Ancient Roman, Afrikaans (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare), Italian (Archaic), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Latin diminutive of Quinta, which thus makes this name the feminine equivalent of Quintillus.
Quintillia f English (Rare)
English variant spelling of Quintilia. Also compare Quintilla.
Quintine f French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare), French (Belgian, Archaic)
French variant form of Quentine, of which the use has not solely been limited to France: it has been used in other francophone regions in the world (such as Québec in Canada and Wallonia in Belgium) and even in non-francophone countries, such as the Netherlands.... [more]
Quintinian m Late Roman (Anglicized), English (Archaic)
Anglicized form of Quintinianus. This name was borne by a 3rd-century Roman consul or prefect of Sicily, who had the breasts of saint Agatha of Sicily amputated after she refused his romantic advances and held firm to her faith in Jesus Christ.
Quitman m English (American)
Transferred use of the suranem Quitman.
Quoia f English
From Sequoia
Quorra f Popular Culture, English
Variant of Cora. It is the name of several characters in popular culture, including a protagonist in the films 'TRON' and 'TRON Legacy', and a figure in 'Star Trek'.
Quynn f English (Modern)
Feminine variant of Quinn.
Rabekkah f English (Rare)
A spelling of Rebecca which seems to have been used in the 1600s and 1700s, and was apparently revived in the late 1990s.
Rabiah f English (Rare), Pakistani (Rare)
Variant transcription of Rabi'a which has also seen some usage in the English-speaking world.
Racer m English (Rare)
Late Old English, from Old Norse rás ‘current.’ It was originally a northern English word with the sense ‘rapid forward movement,’ which gave rise to the senses ‘contest of speed’ (early 16th century) and ‘channel, path’ (i.e., the space traversed)... [more]
Racey f English
Created name combining Ray with the acey suffix, found in names such as Casey, Macy, and Tracy.
Rach f English
Diminutive of Rachel.
Rachaell f English
Variant spelling of Rachel.
Rachal f English
Variant of Rachel.
Rachie f English
Diminutive of Rachel.
Raddix m & f English (American, Modern, Rare), Obscure (Modern)
Used by American actress Cameron Diaz for her daughter born 2019. It might be inspired by Latin radix meaning "root", which is the source of the English word radical, or the similar name Maddox.... [more]
Radford m English
Transferred use of the surname Radford.
Radiance f & m English
From Latin radiare + -ance. From the English word, defined as "the light or heat as emitted or reflected by something" or "great happiness", occasionally used as a given name.
Radisson m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Radisson.
Radium m & f English (Rare)
From Latin radius ray + -ium.
Radley m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Radley.
Radolph m English
English form of Ráðúlfr.
Raeanna f English (Rare)
Combination of Rae and Anna (Compare Rhiannon). Raeanna was given to 74 baby girls in the USA in 1999.
Raeanne f English
Combination of Rae and Anne 1.
Raeden m & f English
A variant of Rayden.
Raelan f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Raelyn and Raylan influenced by Caelan.
Raelee f English
Variant of Raylee.
Raeleen f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Raelene or the more popular variant of Raylene.
Raeline f English
Rae with the suffix line.
Raelle f English (American)
Feminine form of Rael.
Raemee f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Allegedly a feminine form of Rémy.
Raeven f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Raven influenced by Rae.
Raevon m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Raven.
Raevynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Modern spelling of Raven maybe influenced by names ending in -lyn-.
Raffey f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname.
Rage m English (American)
From the Middle English word rage, from the Old French rage/rager, ultimately derived from Latin rabies, meaning "madness."
Rahn m English (American)
Transferred use of the German surname Rahn.... [more]
Raica f Portuguese (Brazilian), English (Rare)
Meaning unknown, possibly a variant of Raissa influenced by Jessica.... [more]
Raiden m English (Modern, Rare)
English version of Raiden or a variant of Rayden.
Raider m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Simply from the English word raider meaning "person who raids".
Rainbird m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Rainbird.
Rainelle f English (American)
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an elaborated form of Raine.
Rainey f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rainey. As a feminine name, it can also be used as a diminutive of Raine or Lorraine.
Raini f English (Modern)
Variant of Rainey (which is from the Irish or Scottish surname, or else a diminutive of Raine) or Rainy (from the English word).
Rainie f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Rain 1.
Rainsford m English
Transferred use of the surname Rainsford.
Rainy f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word 'rainy'.
Raistlin m Literature, English
Raistlin is a name created for the Dragonlance series authored by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.... [more]
Ralda f English (Rare)
English short form of the Spanish name Esmeralda.
Ralden m & f English (American)
Possibly a variation of the English name Alden.
Ralona f English (Modern)
Perhaps a combination of Ramona and Alana.
Ralpha f English
Feminine form of Ralph
Ralphe f English (Rare, Archaic)
A feminine form of Ralph.
Ralphina f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Extremely rare feminine form of Ralph.
Ralphine f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Variant form of Ralphina, of which the spelling and pronunciation was inspired or influenced by French feminine names.... [more]
Ralyn f English (Modern)
Variant of “Raelyn”.
Ramah f English (Rare)
Ramah in Benjamin was a city of ancient Israel. It was located near Gibeon and Mizpah to the West, Gibeah to the South, and Geba to the East. It is identified with modern Er-Ram, about 8 km north of Jerusalem.
Rambo m English, Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Rambo. However, in present day, due to the pop culture impact of the film series Rambo, starring Sylvester Stallone, Rambo has taken on a modern meaning of "one who is reckless, disregards orders, uses violence to solve all problems, and bravely charges headlong into the teeth of the enemy."... [more]
Ramissah f English (American, Rare)
Possibly intended as a feminine form of Ramses.
Ramone m English
Anglicized form of Ramón. Possibly transferred use of the surname Ramone in homage to the American punk rock band the Ramones, which was inspired by Paul McCartney's use of the pseudonym Paul Ramon during his Silver Beatles days.
Ramoth-gilead m English (Puritan)
Meaning "heights of Gilead," it was a Levitical city and city of refuge east of the Jordan river in the Hebrew Bible, also called "Ramoth in Gilead" (Deuteronomy 4:43; Joshua 20:8; 21:38) or "Ramoth Galaad" in the Douay-Rheims Bible... [more]
Ramsie f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine variant of Ramsey.
Ramsy m & f English
Variant of Ramsey.
Ramus m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Ramus.
Ran m English
Short form of names starting with Ran-, such as Randall, Randolph and Ranulph... [more]
Rande m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Randy.
Randee f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Randy or Randi 1.
Randie f & m English
Variant of Randy.
Randle m English
Variant of Randall.
Randolfine f English
Feminine form of Randolf
Random m & f English, Literature
From the English word "random".... [more]
Randon m English (American)
The meaning of Randon means brave and hardworking. The name comes from America
Randsom m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Extremely rare variant of Ransom, which was originally an East Anglian patronym derived from the personal name Rand (or Rande), a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element rand meaning "rim (of a shield)".
Ranee f English (Modern)
English variant of Renée.
Ranger m English
Transferred use of the surname Ranger.
Raniel m & f Hebrew, English
Means "God is Joy" in Hebrew... [more]
Rannie f & m English
Diminutive of names like Miranda, Randall and Randolf.
Rannoch m English, Scottish
From the Gaelic raineach meaning "bracken".
Ransley m English (British)
Ransley is a name and it’s used for a boy of Old English origin. It may derive from the Old English words hraefn (Raven) and leah (meadow), which combine to mean “Raven meadow”. Another possible meaning is “reed marsh fam”... [more]
Ransom m English
Possibly used in reference to the word ransom, meaning money paid or delivered in exchange for the release of something or someone. ... [more]
Raph m English
Diminutive of Raphael.
Raphaelis m English (Archaic), German (Archaic)
From Latin Raphaelis, which is the genitive of the third declension of Raphael, the biblical Latin (and also Greek) form of the Hebrew name Rafa'el.... [more]
Raphia f English (American)
Could be used as a feminine variant of Raphael, or a twist on Sophia.
Raphiel m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend (Rare), English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Raphael. It appears as the name of an angel on the Ars Paulina, a book compiled into The Lesser Key of Solomon, which is a grimoire on sorcery.
Raphy m English
Diminutive of Raphael.
Raquelle f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Raquel.
Rarity f & m English (Rare), Popular Culture
From the English word, rarity, "a thing that is rare, especially one having particular value as a result". A My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic character bears this name.
Rarmian m English (Australian, Rare)
Meaning unknown. The best (and only) known bearer of this name is the Australian actor Rarmian Newton (b. 1993), who at the moment is best known for playing the young Danny Warren in the short-lived 2016 American drama series "The Family".
Rashel f English
Variant of Rachelle.
Ratcliff m English (Rare)
Variant of Radcliff. A known bearer is the American football player Ratcliff Thomas (1974-).
Ratliff m English
Transferred use of the surname Ratliff.
Ravenel m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Ravenel.
Ravenia f English (American)
Likely an elaboration of Raven, though it is also a flowering plant and a very small village in Greece.
Ravina f English (Rare)
Meaning unknown. Most likely a variant of Ravenna.
Ravon m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Raven. More often given to males.
Ravyn f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Raven.
Rawley m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rawley.
Rawlin m English (Rare)
Variant of Rawlins or a transferred use of the surname Rawlin.
Rawling m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Rawlings or a transferred use of the surname Rawling.
Rawlings m English
Transferred use of the surname Rawlings.
Rawlins m English
Transferred use of the surname Rawlins.
Rawson m English
Transferred use of the surname Rawson, meaning "son of Ralf"
Ray f English
Variant of Rae.
Rayann f & m English (Rare), Arabic (Rare)
Arabic variant of Rayan. English variant of Rayanne.
Rayanne f Arabic (Rare), English
Feminized variant of Rayan, which in Islam, is one of the gates to heaven. Also a combination or Ray and Anne 1.
Rayburn m English
Variant of Raeburn.
Raychel f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Rachel influenced by Ray. Also see Raechel.
Raydine f English (Modern)
Combination of Ray and the popular name suffix -dine.
Raydoe f English (American)
Origin unknown.
Raye f & m English (Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of either Ray or Rae.... [more]
Rayfield m English
Transferred use of the surname Rayfield.
Rayghen f English
Alternate spelling of Reagan
Raylan m English (American), Popular Culture
A variant of Rylan, incorporating the diminutive Ray.
Raylena f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Latinization of Raylene (Compare Jaylena and Kaylena). Also, see Raylee.
Raylyn f & m English (Rare)
Varient of Raelyn.
Raymie m English
Diminutive of Raymond and similar names.
Raymon m English, Medieval Occitan
English variant of Raymond and Medieval Provençal variant of Raimon.
Raymonda f English, Dutch, Theatre
Feminine form of Raymond. It is the name of the titular character in the ballet 'Raymonda'.
Raymonetta f English (Rare)
Possibly a Feminine Variant of the Masculine given name Raymond
Rayne f English (Modern), Medieval English
A variant of Rain 1, or from the surname Rayne. This coincides with a medieval English feminine name derived from Old French reine "queen", Latin regina (see Reine, Regina).
Raynell f & m English, African American
In the case of the African American masculine name it is a compound of Raymond and Cornell/Darnell.
Raynold m English
Variant of Reynold.
Rayson m English (American, Modern, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
An invented name. A combination of the name element ray and Jason/Cason. Also concedes with the surname Rayson.
Rayven f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Raven... [more]
Raze m & f English (Rare)
Possibly came from the word Razor, meaning is unknown. Variant of Rayze.
Razielle f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Raziel.
Reagen f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Reagan.
Reaghan f English
Variant of Reagan.
Reality f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word reality.
Realm f & m English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word "realm", ultimately from Old French realme "kingdom".
Reana f English
Variant of Rhianna.
Reanne f English
Variant of Ryanne.
Reason m & f English (Puritan)
Puritanical name.
Reath m English (Americanized, Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Reath.
Rebbeca f English
Variant of Rebecca.
Rebbecca f English
Variant of Rebecca.