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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English; and the language is West Germanic; and the length is 7.
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Mykayla f English
Variant of Michaela.
Mykelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Strictly feminine form of Mykel.
Myleene f English (Modern, Rare)
Allegedly an Anglicized form of Mylène.
Myrikal f English
Name invented as a variation of Miracle.
Myrinta f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Myron or Myra and the suffix -inta, or a variant of Miranda, this uncommon name reached the height of its popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and Canada.
Myrrena f English (Rare, ?), Obscure
Possibly an altered form of Myrrhine or Myrina. This is borne by American film director Myrrena Brakhage (1958-), a daughter of Stan Brakhage, who is considered to be one of the most important figures in 20th-century experimental film.
Myrtice f English
Variant of Myrtis.
Myshkin m English (Rare)
Extremely rare transferred use of the Russian surname Myshkin.
Naldera f English (Rare)
From the name of the town Naldehra in Shimla, India. Borne by Lady Alexandra Naldera Curzon, daughter of the viceroy of India.
Nandina f English (Rare)
From the species of flowering plant, also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo.
Nanetta f English (American, Rare), Hungarian, Romansh
English variant and Hungarian and Romansh form of Nanette.
Nariyah f English (Modern)
Most likely a variant of Neriah (Compare Sariah).
Nashley f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element na with the name Ashley.
Nashton m English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Nash and the popular name suffix -ton.
Natanya f & m English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern), Hebrew (?)
Alternate transcription of Hebrew נְתַנְיָה (see Netanya), a modern form of Netanyahu (which was the name of three or four male characters in the Old Testament).... [more]
Nathana f English (Rare)
Feminisation of Nathan.
Naunton m English (Archaic)
Transferred use of either the surname Naunton or the place name Naunton.... [more]
Nautica f English (American, Modern), African American (Modern)
Likely based on the English word nautical, which is derived from Latin nauticus meaning "pertaining to ships or sailors", ultimately from Greek ναῦς (naus) "ship". Use of the name may also be influenced by the American clothing company Nautica.
Navarro m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Navarro.
Neander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), English, German
Latinized form of Neandros. However, in modern times, this name is best known as a surname - the most prominent bearer of which is the German theologian and hymn writer Joachim Neander (1650-1680)... [more]
Nedenia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration and feminisation of Ned.
Nedrick m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Nedrick.... [more]
Needham m English
Transferred use of the surname Needham.
Neftaly m English
Variant of Neftali.
Neilson m English (Rare)
Variant of Nelson, influenced by Neil.
Nellora f English (American, Rare)
Perhaps an altered form of Lenora.
Neriyah f English (American, Modern)
Most probably a variant of Neriah.
Neyland m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Neyland.
Niagara f English
From the massive waterfall located between Ontario Canada and the state of New York.
Niccolo m English
Anglicized form of Niccolò.
Nichols m English (American, Rare)
Transferred from the surname, Nichols.
Nickeil m English (Canadian, Modern, Rare), Obscure
Perhaps an anglicized form of Nikhil. This is borne by the Canadian basketball player Nickeil Alexander-Walker (1998-).
Nickson m English
Transferred use of the surname Nickson.
Nikayla f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A variant of Mikayla, maybe influenced by Nicole.
Nikolet f English
Variant of Nicolet.
Ninetta f English (Rare), Hungarian (Rare), Sardinian, Romansh
Latinate diminutive of Nina 1 (compare Ninette). Charles Dickens used it for "the infant phenomenon" in his novel Nicholas Nickleby (1839).
Nineveh f & m Biblical, English (Rare)
Named after the ancient city in Assyria, which is said to derive from Latin Ninive and Septuagint Greek Nineyḗ (Νινευή) under influence of Biblical Hebrew Nīnewēh (נִינְוֶה)... [more]
Nirvana f English (Rare), Arabic (Egyptian)
Borrowed from Sanskrit निर्वाण (nirvana), meaning "blown out, extinguished" and referring to a state of paradise or heightened pleasure. Its use in the United States started sporadically in the 1970s and the rock band Nirvana (1987-1994) may have helped it to rise further in later years.
No-merit m English (Puritan)
Referring to undeserved mercies from God.
Noralyn f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Nora 1 using the popular name suffix lyn.
Norella f English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Nora 1.
Noretta f English
Diminutive of Nora 1.
Normani f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Norman.
Norvell m English (American, Rare)
Taken from the surname, Norvell.
Nouveau f & m English (Rare)
Means "new" in French. This is not used as a given name in France.
Nouvell f English
Variant of Nouvelle. This is not used as a given name in France.
Novalyn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Novalynn. Novalyn was given to 26 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Numenia f English (Rare)
Hypothetical feminine form of Numenius which was occasionally used in the English-speaking world.
Oakland m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Oakland.
Oakwell m English
Transferred use of the surname Oakwell.
Obéline f French (Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare, Archaic)
Means "spit, nail, rod, pointed pillar, horizontal line". From the Greek obelos (ὀβελός) with the French diminutive ending of -ine, -ie, or -ia.
Odillya f English (Archaic)
Form of Odilia borne by a short-lived daughter (1598) of the poet Emilia Lanier and Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon.
Odyssey f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word meaning "an adventurous voyage" and "a spiritual quest", derived from Greek Ὀδύσσεια (Odysseia), literally "of Odysseus"... [more]
Olevian m English (American, Rare)
Olevian is a latinised word meaning "from Olewig" (a town today incorporated into Trier, Germany).... [more]
Olivine f English (Rare), French (Rare), Jamaican Patois (Rare)
Diminutive or elaborated form of Olive, or directly from the English and French word olivine that denotes a type of gemstone, whose name ultimately goes back to Latin oliva "olive" (so named in the late 18th century for its olive green color).
Omarosa f English (American, Rare)
Variant form of Omarose. A known bearer of this name is the American reality television personality Omarosa (b. 1974), who was born as Omarose Onee Manigault.
Onnolee f Folklore, Literature, English (American, Archaic)
According to legend, Onnolee was the last survivor of the Munsee nation, which dwelt on the west shore of Canadice lake and near Bald Hill (in the Finger Lakes region, New York) during the latter part of the fourteenth century, and met their death by the hands of the Mengnees; all except Onnolee, who was taken, bound to the belt of the famous leader, Mickinac, and compelled to follow him... [more]
Onslowe m English
Transferred use of the surname Onslowe.
Opalina f English
Elaborated form of Opal.
Oralene f English
A form of Ora 1.
Oraline f English
A form of Ora 1.
Orchard m English
Transferred use of the surname Orchard.
Orchart m English
The name of two of Isabella Beeton's sons.
Orinoco m & f English, Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), English (Modern)
The name of one of the longest rivers in South America. Irish musician Enya used the name of the river in her song 1988 song "Orinoco Flow," which many people know as "Sail Away." A famous bearer is male swimmer from New Zealand Orinoco Faamausili-Banse-Prince.
Orlayna f English
Orlayna is irregularly used as a name and is derived from French origins.... [more]
Orvella f English
Anglicized form of Órfhlaith.... [more]
Osberta f English (Rare, ?)
Rare feminine form of Osbert.
Oshland m English (Canadian)
This name has no meanings, it is a made up name given to a child.
Ottessa f English (American)
Feminine diminutive form of Otto.
Padraig m English
Anglicised form of Pádraig or Pàdraig.
Paezlie f English
Alternate spelling of Paisley.
Painter f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Painter.
Pairlee f English
Variant of Paralee.
Paizlei f English
Alternate spelling of Paisley.
Pamelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Pamela using the name suffix lyn.
Parklyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Park and the name suffix -lyn.
Parnell f & m Medieval English, English (Modern)
Variant of Parnel. Nowadays, it is used as a masculine name derived from the surname Parnell, of the same origin.
Parrish m English
"Parrish" is a novel by Mildred Savage that was published in 1958.
Parsley f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Parsley.
Passion f English (Rare)
First recorded as a given name in the 16th century, the name Passion was originally used by Christian parents in reference to the "Passion of Christ", a term denoting the suffering of Jesus. The word itself is derived from Latin passio "suffering", ultimately from Latin patior "to suffer; to endure" and was originally used to describe any suffering or pain concerning the body... [more]
Patches f & m English (Rare), Pet
From the English word patches, which is a plural noun of patch.
Patient m French (African), History (Ecclesiastical, Gallicized), English (Puritan)
From the Late Latin name Patiens. It was also used by the Puritans as a vocabulary name, from the English word patient.
Patrika f English (American, Rare)
Feminine form of Patrick. This name is borne by American actress Patrika Darbo.
Patrina f English
Feminine diminutive of Patrick influenced by Katrina
Patrine f English (Rare)
Combination of "Patricia" and "Katrine".
Paulisa f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Paul.
Payslie f English
Variant of Paisley.
Peaches f English (Rare)
Literally derived from the English word peaches, which is the plural form of peach, the fruit. It is derived from Late Middle English from Old French pesche, from medieval Latin persica, from Latin persicum, meaning "Persian apple".
Pearley m English
Transferred use of the surname Pearley.
Pearson m English (American, Modern)
Transferred from the surname Pearson.
Pebbles f Popular Culture, English (Modern, Rare)
Pebbles Flintstone is a character in the classic American cartoon series The Flintstones (1960-1966). The series and the character are largely responsible for the occasional use of this name from the latter 20th century onwards.
Percell m English
From the English surname, Percell, and occupational surname for a swineherd.
Perfect f & m English (Rare)
English form of Perfectus.
Peridot f & m English (Rare)
Taken from the name of the gemstone, whose name is of uncertain origin and meaning. A current theory, however, derives it from Anglo-Norman pedoretés, ultimately from Greek paiderôs (via Latin paederos): pais "child" and erôs "love".... [more]
Perkins m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Perkins.
Perlina f Italian (Rare), Spanish (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Perla. In other words: you could say that this name is the Italian and Spanish cognate of Perline... [more]
Pernell m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Pernell.
Petrova f English, Literature
Russian patronymic last name. Petrova is the name of one of the Fossil sisters in the book (and movie) 'Ballet Shoes' by Noel Streatfeild.
Petulia f English
Possible variation or elaboration of Petula.
Pharaoh m English, Mormon, African American
Pharaoh is a title used in many modern discussions of the rulers of all Ancient Egyptian dynasties. Historically, however, "pharaoh" only started being used as a title for the king during the New Kingdom, specifically during the middle of the eighteenth dynasty, after the reign of Hatshepsut... [more]
Pharell m English
Variant of Pharrell.
Phedora f English
Meaning unknown, perhaps a combination of Phaedra and Dora.
Phelina f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Felina or a feminization of Phelan.
Pheonix m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Erroneous spelling of Phoenix.
Phildel f English (Rare)
In the case of singer-songwriter Phildel, it is a combination of her parents names - Philip and Della. -
Philene f English (American, Rare), Haitian Creole, South African
Possibly a variant of Philine, a contraction of Philomène, or a feminine form of Phil using the common name suffix lene.
Philian m English, German
Derived from Philianus, which is the latinized form of Greek Philianos. It is ultimately derived from Greek philos "friend" or phileo "to love". Compare also Philon... [more]
Phinley m & f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Finley
Phoebee f English
Variant of Phoebe.
Piccola f English (Rare)
From the Italian word piccola, meaning "small, little".
Pidgeon m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Archaic form of pigeon, a bird, inherited from Middle English pygeoun, borrowed from Old French pyjon, inherited from Late Latin pīpiōnem “chirping bird”, derived from Latin pīpiāre “chirp”... [more]
Pierson m English (American, Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Pierson.
Pilgrim m Medieval German, English (Rare), English (Puritan)
Medieval German form of both Biligrim and Peregrinus (see Peregrine), as these names were conflated with each other in the Middle Ages... [more]
Pinkney m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Pinkney.
Pioneer m English
From early 16th century (as a military term denoting a member of the infantry) from French pionnier ‘foot soldier, pioneer’, Old French paonier, from paon, from Latin pedo, pedon-.
Pitcher m English
Transferred use of the surname Pitcher.
Plummer m English
Transferred use of the surname Plummer.
Polaris f & m Astronomy, Popular Culture, English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Latin stella polaris, meaning "pole star". This is the proper Latin name of the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, commonly called the North Star or Pole Star. It is borne by a character (real name Lorna Dane) in Marvel's X-Men line of comics, created in 1968.
Pomeroy m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Pomeroy.
Pontian m English
English form of Pontianus. This name was borne by a pope from the 3rd century AD.
Preshea f English
A notable fictional bearer of this name is Preshea Villentia, née Buss from Gail Carriger’s Finishing School book series. A notable bearer of a variant of this name is gospel singer Preashea Hilliard.
Preslie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Presley.
Prestyn m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant and feminine form of Preston.
Prillie f English (Canadian)
Used in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Either from a genus of flower or the municipality Prilly in Switzerland. Etymology for either unknown, though probably of Germanic origin.
Primian m English
English form of Primianus.
Primmie f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Primula (traditional) and Primrose (modern).... [more]
Princee f English
Variant of Princy.
Princey m English
Diminutive of Prince and Princeton.
Princie f English
Variant of Princy.
Prinnie f English (Australian)
Namesake by a Voice Kids judge.
Priscah f English (African)
Variant spelling of Prisca.
Prissie f English
Diminutive of Priscilla.
Proctor m English (Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Proctor.
Prodigy m English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word prodigy.
Prophet m African American (Modern), English (African)
From the English word prophet, ultimately from Greek προφήτης (prophetes) meaning "one who speaks for a god" (itself from πρό (pro) "before" and φημί (phemi) "to speak, to declare").
Proverb m & f English (Puritan), African
Referring to the book of Proverbs in the Bible.
Purifie m & f English (Puritan)
Meaning, "to make ceremonially clean." Referring to being purified from sin through Christ's death and resurrection.
Purpose f English
Middle English from Old French porpos, from the verb porposer, variant of proposer. Meaning, "the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists."
Quantum m English (Modern, Rare)
From Latin, neuter of quantus.
Queeney f English
Variant of Queenie.
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.
Querida f African American (Rare), English (Rare), Various (Rare)
From the Spanish word querida which is both a noun meaning "darling" and an adjective meaning "dear, beloved".
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]
Quillan m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Quillen.
Quiller m English
Metonymic occupational name for a spoon maker, from Old French cuiller 'spoon', 'ladle'.
Quincia f Spanish (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Spanish form of Quintia and (American) English feminization of Quincy.
Quinley f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Quinley or a combination of Quin and lee.
Quinlin m & f English (American, Rare)
From an Irish surname which was a variant of Quinlan.
Quinlyn f & m English
Variant spelling of Quinlan.
Quinnie f & m English
Diminutive of Quinn.