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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English (American); and the pattern is *s* or v*.
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Dickerson m English (American, Rare)
Derived from the English patronymic surname Dickerson.... [more]
Dickinson m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Dickinson.
Dicksie f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Dixie, influenced by Dick 1.
Diodemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), English (American, Archaic)
Latinized form of Diodemos. A known bearer of this name was the American lawyer Diodemus Socrates Dorn (1860–1913), the father of the American textile designer Marion Dorn (1896-1964).
Disney f & m Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Disney, given after American filmmaker Walt Disney (1901-1966) and his company.
Donelson m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Donelson.
Dorcasina f Literature, English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Elaboration of Dorcas used by American author Tabitha Gilman Tenney for the title character in her novel 'Female Quixotism, Exhibited in the Romantic Opinions and Extravagant Adventures of Dorcasina Sheldon' (1801).
Doresa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Probably an elaboration of Doris.
Dorliska f Theatre, English (American, Archaic)
Torvaldo e Dorliska (1815) is an operatic dramma semiserio in two acts by Gioachino Rossini based on the novel Les Amours du chevalier de Faublas (1787–1790) by the revolutionary Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvrai, whose work was the source of the Lodoïska libretto set by Luigi Cherubini (1791), and Lodoiska set by Stephen Storace (1794), and Simon Mayr (1796).
Dorsey m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Dorsey.
Doshia f English (American)
Possibly a diminutive of Theodosia. (Cf. Docia.)
Doss m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Doss.
Duchess f English (American, Rare)
Old French from medieval Latin ducissa, from Latin dux, duc- (see Duke).
Eames m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Eames. Popularized after the surname of the artist, Eames.
Eason m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Eason.
Eastlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare), Trinidadian Creole
Combination of east and the popular name suffix lyn.
Eastwood m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Eastwood.
Eastynn f & m English (American)
Alternate spelling of Easton.
Edson m Portuguese (Brazilian), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Edison or transferred use of the surname Edson. This was the name of Brazilian soccer player Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento), widely considered one of the greatest players of all time... [more]
Eisele f English (American)
Transferred use of the German surname Eisele.
Elifeus m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Ellasyn f English (American)
Feminine variant of Ellison.
Ellesse f English (New Zealand, Modern, Rare), English (American, Rare)
From the name of the Italian sportswear brand, which is derived from the initials of its founder, Leonardo Servadio (the letters L and S, in Italian elle esse).
Elmus m English (American, Rare)
Elmus Wicker, author of "Banking Panics of the Gilded Age", was one famous bearer of this name
El-sean m English (American)
Being able to have fun. One whom attracts good fortune and a curse breaker!
Elsina f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), Afrikaans
Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth as well as a feminine form of Ale 2.
Elsinore f English (American, Rare)
From the name of Hamlet's castle, which is an anglicized form of Helsingør, a Danish place name meaning "neck, narrow strait" (see Elsinore)... [more]
Elysian m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word Elysian meaning "of Elysium; blissful". Also compare Elysia.
Elysium f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the mythological place name Elysium; also see Elysia.
Emerys f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Emrys. Emerys was given to 5 girls in 2018 according to the Social Security Administration.
Emmaus m English (American, Rare), Biblical
From the name of a biblical town, Ἐμμαούς (Emmaous) in Greek, which is probably from Aramaic hammat meaning "hot spring". In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appears to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his death, burial and resurrection.
Empriss f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A spelling variation of the name Empress.
Emsley f English (Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
Newly created name that was given to 55 girls in 2018.
Ericson m English (American), Filipino
Transferred use of the surname Ericson.
Erised f English (American, Rare)
As a name, it is most likely a reversed spelling of the name Desire or the word of that same name.
Erotas m English (American, Rare)
Possibly derived from Greek έρωτας (éro̱tas) meaning "love."
Escher m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Escher.
Esco m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Esco.
Esek m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
From the biblical place name Esek meaning "strife, contention".
Eslanda f English (American, Rare), Lithuanian (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. In the Americas, the name might be a combination of two existing names, such as Esmeralda and Yolanda... [more]
Esley m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Esley.
Espn m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Espen, influenced by the television network ESPN.
Estellar f English (American, Archaic)
Variant of Estella derived from an intrusive-R pronunciation.
Estellene f English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Estelle, formed using the popular name suffix lene.
Esterlene f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Ester and the popular suffix -lene.
Etosha f English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
From a Namibian place name meaning "great white place" in the Ovambo language.
Evans m English (African), English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Evans.
Evers m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Evers.
Exodus m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Exodus is name of the second book of Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, and the second of five books of the Jewish Torah or Pentateuch. This is the name of ex-boxing world champion Mike Tyson's deceased daughter.
Fabulous m English (American, Rare)
Derived from the English word fabulous.... [more]
Fantasia f African American (Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the Italian word for "fantasy, imagination", ultimately deriving from Greek φαντασία (phantasia). A known bearer is the American R&B singer Fantasia Barrino (1984-).
Fashionette f English (American, Rare), African American
Likely a combination of the English word fashion and the popular suffix -ette.
Fess m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Fess.... [more]
Finesse f & m English (American, Rare)
Taken from the English word finesse.
Floris f English (American, Rare)
Presumably either a variant of Florice or a version of Florence influenced by the spelling of Doris... [more]
Fredson m English (American, Rare), Brazilian
Transferred use of the surname Fredson.
Frosty m & f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Either a short form of Forrest or simply from the English word frosty.
Furious m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word furious.
Gaines m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Gaines.
Games m English (American, Rare, Archaic), Medieval English
Old Medieval form or possibly variant of James.
Gasper m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jasper or Casper and an unaccented version of Gašper.... [more]
Geisha f English (American, Modern, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Modern, Rare)
From the Japanese word geisha meaning "geisha".
Gelsey f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Gelsey.
Glorius m & f English (American, Rare)
This name can be a masculinization of Gloria as well as be a variant spelling of the English word glorious, which is etymologically related to the aforementioned name.
Greysyn m & f English (American)
Variant of Greyson sometimes used as a feminine form.
Gussy f English (American, Archaic), German (Archaic)
English diminutive of Augusta and German diminutive of Auguste 2. Gussy Holl (22 February 1888 – 16 July 1966) was a German actress and singer... [more]
Gust m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Gust.
Gwenisha f English (American, Rare)
Combination of the name Gwen and the popular suffix isha.
Hastings m & f English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Hastings.
Hayeslee f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Hayes and Lee, or a variant of Haisley.
Haynes m English (American, Rare)
Transferred from the surname Haynes.
Heiress f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word heiress, meaning "a woman who is an heir". Specifically connotes a woman who will inherit or who has inherited a large amount of wealth.
Hillis m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Hillis.
Hollister m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Hollister.
Hosey m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Hosey.
Hotchkiss m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Hotchkiss.
Howsmon m English (American)
This name comes from the english surname Howsmon.
Hudsyn m & f English (American)
Variant of Hudson given to 52 girls in and 23 boys in 2016.
Hughes m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Hughes.
Husband m English (American, Rare)
Derived from the surname Husband. A famous bearer was Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, Commander-in-Chief of the US Pacific Fleet at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7th, 1941.
Huston m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Huston.
Iceses f English (American, Modern)
Extremely rare variant of Isis, possibly influenced by the English word ice.
Icess f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Isis. According to the Social Security Administration, Icess was given to 6 girls in 2013.
Iescha f Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, English (American, Rare)
Form of Iscah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.
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.
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.
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]
Island f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word island: "A tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent".... [more]
Itsa f English (American)
This was the name of one of the Hogg sisters.
Ivyrose f English, English (American)
Combination of Ivy and Rose. Ivyrose was given to 17 girls in 2017.
Iysis f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Isis. It was given to 6 girls in 2000 according to the SSA.
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]
Jaemeson m & f English (Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jameson or Jamison. According to the SSA, Jaemeson was given to 5 boys in 2016.
Jaisley f English (American, Modern)
An invented name, blending the phonetic element jay with Paisley. Also compare Haisley and Kaisley.
Jaisyra f English (American)
Possibly a variant of Jazira.
Jamesia f English (American, Rare)
Feminine form of James. In some cases it might also be derived from Jamesia, the name of a genus of shrubs in the Hydrangeaceae also known as cliffbush or waxflower... [more]
Jamesley m English (American)
Elaboration of James using the suffix -ley, itself a variant of Lee.
Jamesynn f & m English (American)
Variant spelling of Jameson, a surname meaning “son of James.”
Janisha f English (American, Rare), African American
Elaboration of Jane using the suffix -isha. Possibly inspired by the sound of Tanisha.
Janissa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jane with the -issa suffix from Melissa. Possibly a variant of Janessa.
Jasmeen f English (American, Modern, Rare), Italian (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jasmine also occasionally used in Italy.
Jasonn m English (American)
Variant spelling of Jason
Jassandra f English (American)
A variation of Jessandra, a combination of Jess or Jae 2 and Sandra possibly African American too?
Jaxsin m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaxon. According to the SSA, Jaxsin was given to 22 boys in 2018.
Jaxstyn m English (American)
Variant of Jaxton. See also Jackston.
Jaysha f English (American, Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, using the phonetic elements jay and sha, and sharing a sound with names such as Daysha and Stacia.
Jaystin m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic element jay and the given name Justin.
Jelisa f English (American, Rare)
Corruption of names like Melissa or Alyssa but starting with a 'j'. It may also take influence from Jessica.
Jenalise f English (American, Rare)
Jenalise is a rare American feminine name combined of Jessica,Jena, and Lisa.
Jenesa f English (American)
Variant spelling of Jenessa.
Jenissa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jen and the popular name suffix -issa from Melissa. Possibly a variant of Jenessa.
Jenkins m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Jenkins. The surname Jenkins is derived from the given name Jenkin, a diminutive of Jen, itself a Middle English form of John.
Jennison m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Jennison.
Jesiah m & f Biblical, English (American, Modern)
From Hebrew יֹאשִׁיָשׁ (Yishshiyah) meaning "Yahweh will lend", from יִשֶּׁה (yishah) meaning "he will lend" and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [more]
Jessamond f English (American, Archaic)
Possibly a variation of Jessamine, based on names ending with -mond, such as Rosamond.
Jessca f English (American)
Variant or a Short Form of Jessica. This name was used for a character in the show "Abbott Elementary" (2021-) played by Sabrina Brier.
Jesserine f English (American)
Beautiful girl I went to school with.
Jessicalynn f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Jessica and the suffix -lynn
Jinks f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Jinx or else a transferred surname Jinks.
Johnisha f English (American)
Feminine form of John.
Johnsie f & m English (American)
Johnsie is a feminine or masculine name of Hebrew origin, that means "God has favored."
Johnston m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Johnston.
Joshelle f Filipino (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Josh and the popular suffix -elle.
Joshwa m English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Joshua.
Kairsten f English (American)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be a variant of Kersten or Kirsten, both of which come from the same etymological root.
Kaliesha f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Kalisha. A known bearer is American boxer Kaliesha West (1988-).
Kandiss f English (American)
Variant of Candice. A known bearer of this name is the American Republican politician Kandiss Taylor (born after 1985).
Karessa f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Caressa, which might be an elaborated form of Caress influenced by Carissa.
Karestan f English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be a variant of Kersten or Kirsten, both of which come from the same etymological root.
Karstyn f English (American)
Feminine spelling of Karsten.
Kashley f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Kash with the popular suffix lee.
Katrissa f English (American, Modern)
Contraction of Katrina and names ending in -issa, such as Melissa and Clarissa.
Kelson m Brazilian, English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kelson.