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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is unisex; and the language is West Germanic; and the number of syllables is 2.
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Maven f & m English (Modern)
From the English word maven meaning "expert in a given field, connoisseur", derived from Yiddish מבֿין‎ (meyvn).
Maxxie m & f Popular Culture, English (Modern)
Variant of Maxie. It was used for a (male) character in the British teen drama series 'Skins' (2007-2008).
McCall f & m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname McCall. This name is most commonly used in Utah, possibly in honour of Mormon pioneer James Armstrong McCall (1789–1861).
McKay m & f English (American, Modern), Mormon
Transferred use of the surname McKay. This name is mainly used in Utah among Mormons; it was the surname of David O. McKay (1873-1970), the ninth president of the Mormon Church (from 1951 until his death in 1970).
Mecca f & m English (American, Rare)
From the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam. From there, it became a common noun for any place considered to be important to visit by people with a particular interest.
Meie m & f West Frisian, Dutch (Rare)
Short form of given names that contain the Germanic element megin meaning "strength".
Mellie f & m English
Diminutive of names like Melissa, Melinda, Permelia and Melanie.
Merijn m & f Dutch
Variant of Marijn.
Merrell m & f English (Rare)
A variant of Merrill that is sometimes used as a feminine name as well as a masculine name as a variant of Meryl.
Mirre f & m Dutch, Flemish (Rare)
Derived from the Dutch noun mirre meaning "myrrh". Originally, this given name was probably given in reference to goud, wierook en mirre meaning "gold, frankincense and myrrh", the gifts that the Three Magi bestowed upon the newborn Jesus.... [more]
Mistakes m & f English (Puritan, Archaic, ?)
From Middle English mistaken, from Old Norse mistaka (“to take in error, to miscarry”); equivalent to mis- +‎ take. This name was believed to free the Puritans of sins against actions.
Mitchie m & f English
Nickname for Mitchell or Michelle, though in recent years, it is most commonly used as a girl's name
Montrose m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Montrose.... [more]
Morning f & m English
From the English word "morning", ultimately from proto-Germanic murginaz "to flicker, twinkle, darken".
Motley m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Motley.
Myelin f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the Norse name Mylin.
Myka f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Micah.
Myrl f & m English
Variant of Merle or Meryl.
Mystique f & m English, Popular Culture
From the adjective in the English language. Means to have a "a special quality or air that makes somebody or something appear mysterious, powerful, or desirable." It is a French loanword deriving from the Middle English mystik, from the Latin mysticus 'of or belonging to secret rites or mysteries; mystic, mystical', from the Ancient Greek mustikos (μυστικός) 'secret, mystic', from mustēs (μύστης) 'one who has been initiated'.... [more]
Najae f & m English (Rare)
Elaboration of Jae 2.
Nane m & f West Frisian, East Frisian, North Frisian
Frisian masculine form of Nan.
Nashville m & f English (Rare)
This name is derived from the city of Nashville (and capital of Tennessee in the USA)... [more]
Neeley m & f English, Literature
Diminutive of Cornelius or a transferred use of the surname Neeley.
Nickey m & f English
Variant of Nicky.
Nickie m & f English
Diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole.
Nieky m & f Dutch
For men, this name is a diminutive of Nicolaas via its short form Niek. For women, this name is a diminutive of Nicola 2, Nicole, Nicolette, Nicolien, Nicolina and Nicoline (all very commonly used in the Netherlands as feminine forms of the aforementioned Nicolaas).... [more]
Nightshade f & m English (Rare)
From the common name for plants in the Solanaceae, especially Atropa belladonna, a highly toxic perennial also known as deadly nightshade and belladonna. Ultimately from Old English niht "night" and sceadu "shadow, shade".
Nini f & m English
Diminutive of names beginning with or containing the sound N. It is also a short form or diminutive of the Scottish name Ninian.
Nollie f & m Dutch
Diminutive of Arnold and Arnolda.
Nolly f & m Dutch, English
Dutch diminutive of Arnolda as well as an English diminutive of Oliver (via Noll) and Olivia.... [more]
Norrie m & f Dutch (Rare), English, Scottish
For men, this name is a diminutive of Norbert (Dutch) and Norman (English and Scottish). In the case of the latter two usages, the name can also be derived from the surname Norrie.... [more]
Nouveau f & m English (Rare)
Means "new" in French. This is not used as a given name in France.
Novel m & f English (Rare)
From the English word novel, a type of literature.... [more]
Nylan m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a masculine form of Nyla, also used sometimes as feminine.
Oakland m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Oakland.
Oaklie f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Oakley.
Ochre m & f English (Rare, Archaic)
From Old French ocre, via Latin from Greek ōkhra ‘yellow ocher.’
Odee m & f English (Modern)
A variation of the name Odell
Odie m & f English
Diminutive of names such as Otis, Odell, Odessa, and Oda.
Odiel m & f Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
In the case of male bearers, this name is a Dutch form of Odilo via its French form Odile. In the case of female bearers, this name is a Dutch variant form of Odilia... [more]
Oeke f & m West Frisian
Shorter form (even if only slightly so) of both Oelke and Oenke.
Oele m & f West Frisian (Rare)
West Frisian short form of Germanic given names that contain the element od (or aud) meaning "wealth, fortune, property" or the element odal meaning "heritage, fatherland".
Oelke m & f West Frisian (Rare)
Diminutive of Oele.
Okke m & f East Frisian
Shortened form of dithematic names starting with the name element od "heritage, wealth".
Olde m & f Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare), North Frisian (Rare)
Dutch variant form of Alde and Frisian cognate of Alde. For the transition from Al- to Ol-, compare names like Walter vs... [more]
Olli m & f English (British, Modern)
Variant of Ollie, a diminutive of Oliver.
Orange f & m English
First found as a feminine given name in medieval times, in the forms Orenge and Orengia. The etymology is uncertain, and may be after the place in France named Orange... [more]
Orva f & m English (Archaic)
Originally a feminine form of Orville, but sometimes used as a masculine name, possibly influenced by Alva 2.
Ouke m & f Dutch (Rare)
Variant of Auke.
Oval m & f English
Transferred from the word oval.
Owyn m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Owen 1. Owen was given to 10 girls and 23 boys in 2018 according to the SSA.
Paiton f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Peyton.
Patches f & m English (Rare), Pet
From the English word patches, which is a plural noun of patch.
Payson m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Payson.
Peetje m & f Dutch
When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Peet) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -je to the original name... [more]
Perrey m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Perry.
Perri f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Perry. Also used as a diminutive of names that begin with Per-, e.g. Persephone.
Pfeiffer f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the German surname Pfeiffer.
Philly m & f Irish (Rare), English (Modern)
Irish diminutive of Pilib, the Irish form of Philip. As an English name, it can also be a diminutive of names beginning with Phil-, such as Philip, Phyllis and Philomena.... [more]
Philou m & f French, Dutch (Modern)
French diminutive of Philippe. In France, the name is strictly masculine and primarily used informally, i.e. it is not typically used on birth certificates.... [more]
Phyre f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of the word fire.
Pietje m & f Dutch, Literature
When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Piet) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -je to the original name... [more]
Pijke m & f West Frisian, Dutch
Variant form of Pike.
Pike m & f West Frisian
West Frisian form of Pieter and Pietertje (also Pieterke), which started out as a hypocorism (via baby talk).
Pinkie f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Pink. Borne by a character of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Pinky f & m English, Filipino
Variant of Pink. Sometimes used for someone with a pink complexion.
Pleunis m & f Medieval Dutch, Medieval Flemish, Dutch (Rare)
Medieval short form of Apollonius, which is still in use today (albeit rarely). In more recent times, the name has also been used as a short form of Apollonia for women, but very rarely so, especially when compared to the more traditional feminine forms Pleunie and Pleuntje.
Plymouth m & f English (Rare), English (American)
Either derived directly from the place name (see Plymouth) or transferred from the surname which is derived from the place name.
Posey f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Posey or variant of Posy.
Prentiss m & f English, Scottish
Transferred use of the surname Prentiss.
Prestyn m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant and feminine form of Preston.
Priestley m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Priestley.
Princy m & f English
Diminutive of Prince and Princess.
Purdey f & m English (Rare), French (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname, a variant of Purdie.... [more]
Quenby f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Quenby.
Quinlin m & f English (American, Rare)
From an Irish surname which was a variant of Quinlan.
Quirien m & f Dutch
Variant spelling of Quirijn or Quirine, depending on the sex of the bearer.
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]
Raevon m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Raven.
Rafke f & m Dutch
When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Raf) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -ke to the original name... [more]
Rainbird m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Rainbird.
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.
Ramsy m & f English
Variant of Ramsey.
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.
Rannie f & m English
Diminutive of names like Miranda, Randall and Randolf.
Rawlings m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rawlings.
Rayven f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Raven... [more]
Reagen f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Reagan.
Rebel f & m English (Rare)
From the Old French rebelle, from the Latin rebellis 'waging war again; insurgent', from rebellō 'I wage war again, fight back', from re- 'again, back' and bellō 'I wage war'.
Rejoyce f & m English (Puritan)
Unaware of the puritanical history of the name, modern users tend to consider it an alternate spelling of Rejoice influenced by the name Joyce.
Remi m & f English
English form of Rémi or a feminine version of Remy
Remmi f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Remy and Remmy.
Rennie m & f English
Diminutive of names containing the element ren, such as Rene, Irene, Rennard or Warren.
Reynolds m & f English
English
Rhettley m & f English (American, Rare)
Combination of the name Rhett and the popular suffix -ley.
Rhowan m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Rowan.
Rhyan m & f English (Modern, Rare)
A variant of Ryan. A notable bearer is Rhyan Grant, Australian footballer (1991-).
Rhyatt m & f English (American, Modern)
Alternate spelling of Riot.
Rhythm m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the word referring to metrical movement, derived via Latin from Ancient Greek ῥυθμός (rhythmós) meaning "measured flow/movement, symmetry, arrangement, order, form."
Rieme f & m West Frisian
West Frisian short form of names that have Germanic hrôthi Anglo-Frisian hreth- "glory, fame" as a first element, such as Rodmar and Rotburg.
Rigley m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rigley, influenced by the popularity ot names like Rigby, Ridley and Ripley).
Riki f & m English (Modern)
Variant and feminine form of Ricky.
Rilee f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Riley.
Rime f & m West Frisian
Variant spelling of Rieme.
Rimke f & m West Frisian
Variant of Rim, where the diminutive suffix ke has been added to the name.
Ringo m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Ringo. A famous bearer of this name was Beatles drummer Richard Starkey (1940), who was nicknamed Ringo due to the many rings he would wear... [more]
Rinke m & f West Frisian, East Frisian, North Frisian
Masculine and feminine form of Rinne, with the diminutive suffix ke included.
Riot m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word riot which refers to an uproar, tumult or unrestrained behaviour. The word derives from Old French riote meaning "dispute, quarrel, chattering, argument". This name was used by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her son born 2023.
Riven m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a blend of River with the popular name suffix en. It coincides with an English adjective meaning "split, torn apart", related to Old Norse rífa "to scratch, to rive".
Roamer m & f English (American, Archaic)
From the Middle English word roam(er), to refer to someone who likes to move around and travel, especially without a clear idea of what they want to do or go.
Robijn m & f Dutch
Dutch pet form of Robert, and a variant spelling of Robin.
Roby f & m Dutch
Dutch diminutive of Robert (for men) and Roberta and Robine (for women).
Roelie f & m Dutch
Diminutive of given names starting with Roel-, such as Roeland and Roelof (for males) and Roelanda and Roelofje (for females).
Roelke m & f Dutch (Rare)
When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Roel) into a feminine name by simply adding the Dutch diminutive suffix -ke to the original name... [more]
Roeltje f & m Dutch, West Frisian
When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Roel) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -tje to the original name... [more]
Romke m & f West Frisian
Diminutive of Romme (when the bearer is male) and feminine form of Romme.
Ronice m & f English (Rare)
Combination of a name that starts with Ro- or Ron- (such as Rona 1 and Ronald) with a name that ends in -ice or -nice (such as Bernice, Eunice and Maurice).
Ronlee m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Means "Ron's clearing". Combination of the name Ron 1, a short form of Ronald, and the name Lee, means "clearing".
Rosey f & m English
Diminutive of Rosa 1, Rose and of compound names that start with Ros-, such as Rosaline.... [more]
Rossie f & m English
A variant of the surname Rossi, a variant of Rosie or diminutive of Ross.
Rowie f & m English
A short form of names such as Rowan, Rowena, or Rowanne
Rowin m & f Dutch
Dutch variant of Rowan. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch professional soccer player Rowin van Zaanen (b. 1984).
Ruffy m & f English
Diminutive of Rudolf.
Ryatt m & f English (American, Modern)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ry and the name Wyatt. It could also be considered a variant of Riot, which is pronounced identically.
Ryeian m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From a common Irish surname, the Americanized form of Ó Riain. This patronymic derives from the given name Rian, which is of uncertain meaning. It is traditionally said to mean "little king", from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Rykel m & f Dutch
This name means “the rich one”. Rykel Bennett from the Ohana Adventure, a YouTuber, has this name.
Rynard m & f English
Based off of surname, or Reynard.
Ryver m & f English (Rare)
Variant of River.
Sabbath f & m English (Puritan, Rare), Literature
From the word "sabbath," referring to the day of rest (Saturday).
Sabijn f & m Dutch
Dutch form of both Sabinus and Sabina. However, in modern times, this name is found almost exclusively on females in The Netherlands... [more]
Saffraan f & m Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Dutch saffraan meaning "saffron". In other words, this name is the Dutch cognate of Saffron.... [more]
Sagan f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sagan, often given after American astronomer Carl Sagan.
Sagie f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of the name Sage.
Samhain m & f English (Modern, Rare), Scottish (Modern, Rare)
From Irish and Scottish Gaelic Samhain, referring to the Gaelic festival, marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter, which is celebrated on the evening of 31st October and 1st November.
Sandey m & f English
Variant of Sandy.
Sandi f & m English
Variant of Sandy.
Satchi m & f English
Diminutive of Satchel.
Saylem f & m English
Variant of Salem 2.
Sayler f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Saylor.
Schenley f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Schenley.
Sebby m & f English
Diminutive of Sebastian, Sabrina.
Seely m & f Medieval English
Medieval nickname for a person with a cheerful disposition, from Middle English seely "happy, fortunate" (from Old English sæl "happiness, good fortune"). The word was also occasionally used as a female personal name during the Middle Ages... [more]
Seraph f & m English (American, Rare)
From the English word seraph, singular form of the biblical word seraphim referring to an order of angels (see Seraphina, Seraphim)... [more]
Shadow m & f English (Rare), Pet
Transferred use of the surname Shadow or simply from the English word shadow.
Sharlie f & m English
Elaboration of Shar.
Shaunie m & f English
Masculine and Feminine diminutive of Shaun
Shayden m & f English (Rare)
An invented name, blending Shay 1 with the popular aden suffix sound found in such names as Aidan, Hayden, Brayden, Caden and Jaden.
Sherrell f & m English
Variant of Cheryl. As a masculine it can occasionally be transferred from the English surname Sherrell.
Sherrill m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Sherrill. As a feminine name, it's also a variant of Cheryl.
Shilo m & f Hebrew, English (Modern, Rare)
Hebrew form of Shiloh, as well as an English variant.
Shiny m & f English, African American
From the English word shiny, meaning "glorious, shining, brightness".
Sidnee f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Sidney.
Sidnie f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Sidney.
Sidwell f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sidwell.
Silence m & f English (African), English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic)
Simply from the English word silence, from Middle English from Old French, from Latin silentium, from silere "be silent". A popular virtue name amongst the Puritans in the 17th century, it was usually given to girls (very occasionally to boys), ultimately taken from the admonition of Saint Paul: "Let the women learn in silence, with all subjection." Translated into Latin it became Tace, which "in its turn developed into Tacey"... [more]
Simoon m & f Dutch
As a masculine name (archaic), Simoon is a short form of Simonis and Simonus.... [more]
Sine m & f East Frisian, West Frisian, North Frisian, Norwegian
Short form of Germanic given names that contain the element sinths meaning "way, path", such as Chlodosind, Rudesind (see Rosendo) and Sindbald... [more]
Sjoeke f & m West Frisian
Diminutive of Sjoerd (masculine) and Sjoerdje (feminine). Also compare the related name Sieuwke, not least because there are bearers of that name who have gone by Sjoeke in daily life.... [more]
Skilar f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.
Skiler f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.
Skippy m & f English
Diminutive of Skipper and Skipton.
Skyelar m & f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Skylar by adding Skye.
Skylur m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.
Smiley f & m English (Rare)
A nickname for a person of happy disposition known for smiling or a nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer. A notable namesake is comedic actor and country singer Smiley Burnette (1911-1967) who was born Lester Alvin Burnett... [more]
Smokey m & f Popular Culture, English
The name of Smokey Bear, from the fire prevention campaigns.
Solace f & m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word, solace.
Sollie m & f English
Pet form of Solomon or Saul (when borne by a male) and variant spelling of Soli (when borne by a female).
Solstice f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Latin solsticium and thus ultimately from sol "sun" and stito "to stand still". The English word solstice refers to two times of the year when the sun's apparent position in the sky reaches its northernmost or southernmost extremes.... [more]
Sonnet f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Italian sonetto - song, sound; little song. Also the term for a short lyric poem, usually with eight line stanzas, followed by six line ... [more]
Sorell m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sorell. A famous namesake is biologist Sir Julian Sorell Huxley, the brother of Aldous Huxley.
Sovereign f & m English (Modern)
From the English word, both a noun meaning "monarch" and an adjective meaning "predominant; greatest; utmost; paramount" or "having supreme power", which is derived from Vulgar Latin *superanus "chief" (ultimately from Latin super "over") via Old French... [more]
Sperry m & f English (Rare)
Transferred from the English surname Sperry.
Stanne f & m Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
In Flanders (Belgium), this given name is strictly masculine, as it is a variant form of Stan 3, which is a short form of Constans and related names (such as Constant and Constantijn).... [more]
Starley f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Starlee or a transferred use of the surname Starley. A notable bearer is an Australian singer Starley Hope.
Starling f & m English
From the English word for the type of bird. It is commonly associated with the name Star.... [more]
Starri m & f English
Variant of Starry.
Starry f & m English
From the English word starry, "abounding with stars".
Statham m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Statham.
Sterlyn m & f English (American)
Variant of Sterling, using the popular name suffix lyn.
Stevi f & m English
Variant of Stevie.
Story f & m English (Modern)
From Middle English storie, storye, from Anglo-Norman estorie, from Late Latin storia meaning "history."
Sugar m & f English
Nickname derived from the English word, usually referring to someone with a sweet personality.
Sundance m & f English (American, Rare)
The Sundance Kid was the nickname of American outlaw Harry Longabaugh (1867-1908), in whose case it was taken from Sundance, Wyoming, the only town that ever jailed him, where he was incarcerated for eighteen months for horse thievery at the age of 15... [more]
Sydny m & f English
Variant spelling of Sydney.
Tailer m & f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Tyler or Taylor.
Tallie f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Tally, a diminutive of Natalie.... [more]
Tallis m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Tallis, which comes from the Old French taillis, referring to a clearing of woodland.
Tamblyn f & m English (British)
Transferred use of the surname Tamblyn.
Tameron f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Probably created from Cameron by replacing the initial C with a T or an elaboration of Tamara.
Tane m & f West Frisian (Rare), East Frisian (Rare)
Frisian short form of names that contain the Germanic element thanc, such as Dankmar.
Tango f & m English
Vocabulary name referring to a South American dance style that utilises an embracing hold. Its name may come from the Latin tangere, meaning "touch".... [more]
Tannah f & m English
Variant of Tana or Tanna.
Tanne f & m West Frisian (Rare), East Frisian (Rare)
Variant form of Tane, which is a Frisian short form of names that contain the Germanic element thanc "thought", such as Thancmar.
Taren f & m English
Variant of Taryn or Taron.
Tarka m & f English (Rare), Literature
Name of the title character in Henry Williamson's novel 'Tarka the Otter' (1927) and the subsequent movie adaptation (1979). In the book the (male) character's name is said to mean "wandering as water"; perhaps the author based it on Welsh dwrgi "otter", literally "water dog", or on its Cornish cognate dowrgi.... [more]
Tarran m & f English (American, Rare)
From the surname Tarran.
Tauren m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Taurean, perhaps influenced by Lauren. Also see Torin.
Taylar f & m English
Variant of Taylor.
Taylon m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements tay and lon (see Braylon).
Taytum f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Tatum.
Tedi f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Teddy.... [more]
Teegan f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Teagan.
Tennelle f & m English
Variant of Tenille.
Terran m & f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Terrance or a masculine form of Terra.
Terryl m & f English (American)
Variant of Terrell. The usage as a feminine during the name mid 20th century was likely due to the popularity of names like Cheryl.
Teryl f & m English
Variant of Terrell.
Teuntje m & f Dutch, West Frisian
When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Teun) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix je to the original name... [more]
Tevel m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare), Yiddish
Means "world", "universe" or "macrocosm" in Hebrew.
Texas f & m English (American, Rare)
From the name of the state in the southern United States. It may be derived from Spanish Texas, itself from Hasinai Caddo táyshaʔ meaning "friend, ally", used to refer to the Caddo nation... [more]
Thijsje m & f Dutch
When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Thijs) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -je to the original name... [more]
Thunder f & m English, English (American, Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
From the English word thunder meaning "a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air’ from Old English thunor.
Thursday m & f English (African), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
From the name of the day of the week, which ultimately derives from Old English þunresdæg meaning literally "Thor's day". A known bearer of this name was Thursday October Christian (1790-1831), the first son of the HMS Bounty mutineer Fletcher Christian and his Tahitian wife Mauatua, who was born on a Thursday in October.
Tilden m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Tilden.
Tiler m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Tyler.
Timber m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of the type of wood which is proper for buildings or for tools, utensils, furniture, carriages, fences, ships, and the like; -- usually said of felled trees, but sometimes of those standing.... [more]
Tiny f & m Dutch
Diminutive of names that end in -tina (such as Christina and Hubertina) and -tinus (such as Justinus and Martinus).... [more]
Tobey m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Toby. A famous bearer of this name is American actor Tobey Maguire (1975-), born Tobias Vincent Maguire.
Tobi f & m English, Hebrew
Variant (typically feminine) of Toby.... [more]
Tonke f & m Dutch (Rare)
A Dutch hypochoristic form of Antonia or Antonius.... [more]
Tonnie m & f Dutch
Diminutive form of Ton and pet form of Antonia, depending on the sex of the bearer.
Torey m & f English
Variant of Tori and Tory.
Torrey m & f English
Variant of Tory based on the spelling of the surname Torrey.
Traylor m & f English
From an English surname, derived from the Middle English term "trel," which means a type of machine or device. Actress Traylor Howard is a well-known bearer.
Trevi f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive or feminine form of Trevor.
Trevy m & f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Trevor.
Tylee f & m English (African, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ty and lee.
Tzuri m & f English (Rare), Hebrew (Rare)
Variant of Zuri or Zurie influenced by the Hebrew name Tzuri'el
Verdell m & f English (American)
Derived from the Spanish verde, meaning "green," combined with the suffix -ell. A notable bearer is Native American singer Verdell Primeaux (1966-).
Verdi m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Verdi. A famous person with the surname is Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. A famous namesake is Australian Olympic weightlifter Verdi "Vern" Barberis, who is in the AWF Hall of Fame.
Verlaine f & m French (Rare), English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Likely given in honour of French poet Paul Verlaine (1844-1896). Usage in France is feminine.
Vernie f & m English
Diminutive of Veronica and names containing vern, such as Vernon, Verna or Laverne.
Veroon f & m Dutch, Flemish (Archaic)
Dutch short form of Verona, Veronica and its variant Veronika. In that capacity, the name is extremely rare as an official name on birth certificates; it is almost always used informally.... [more]
Vessie m & f English
Short form of Vesta, Vespa, Sylvester, and other names containing Ves-.
Vinni f & m English
Variant of Vinnie.
Viny m & f English
Variant of Vinnie.
Virgin f & m English (Puritan)
Simply from the English word virgin, meaning "pure".
Waitstill m & f English (Puritan)
A Puritan virtue name. It may have been given in reference to the parents' desire for a child of the opposite sex.
Waldi m & f German, Dutch (Rare)
German and Dutch diminutive of given names that contain the Germanic element walt meaning "rule", such as Ewald and Waldemar for men and Waltraud for women.... [more]
Wanja f & m Scandinavian, German
German variant of Vanya, a Russian diminutive of either Ivan or Ivanna. This is also used in Scandinavia (see Vanja), where it is primarily feminine.
Waveney f & m English (Rare)
From the place name Waveney, in occasional use as a given name since the 19th century.... [more]
Waylyn m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Wayland using the phonetic element lyn.
Weike f & m East Frisian (Rare, Archaic)
East Frisian short form of names with one of the first name elements wig "war, battle" or wih "consecration".
Westleigh m & f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Westley.
Whitley f & m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Whitley.
Winner m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word "winner".
Witte m & f Low German, Dutch (Archaic)
Short form of names formed with the Germanic name element witu "wood, forest".
Worden m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Warden and rarely used as a feminine form. A known bearer was the American painter Worden Day (1912-1986).
Wyett m & f English (Rare)
Variant or feminine form of Wyatt or variant of Wyette and Wyetta.
Wylder m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Wylder.
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