Modern Submitted Names

These names are used in a modern context.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Clove f Literature, English (Modern)
From the English word meaning either a slice of garlic or the dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as a spice. This name was recently used in Suzanne Collins' popular book, The Hunger Games.
Clowance f Literature, English (British, Modern, Rare)
A character in the 'Poldark' series of historic novels by Winston Graham. The name is probably transferred from the name of an estate in Crowan , Cornwall.
Cobe m English (Modern, Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Variant of Kobe 1 (Flemish) and Kobe 2/Coby (Modern English).
Codi f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Cody
Colbie f English (Modern)
Feminine form of Colby. A known bearer is the American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat (1985-).
Colicia f English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Kalisha, the spelling influenced by that of Colleen or Colette.
Colline f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Collin, variant of Colleen or Coline.
Collynns f Obscure (Modern)
Variant of Collins. Collynns was given to 5 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Connery m & f Irish (Anglicized), English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Connery.... [more]
Contessa f English (Modern, Rare), Medieval Italian, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
From the aristocratic title, derived from Latin comitissa "countess". More commonly a word, it was occasionally used as a medieval given name.
Contina f English (American, Modern)
Possibly a contraction of Constantina, or a creation using the popular name suffix -tina. Its spike in popularity in the States during the 70s coincides with similar names including Katina and Corina.
Copelynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Copelyn. 47 girls were given this name in 2022.
Coraima f Spanish (Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Probably an elaboration of Cora with influence from Roraima or Morayma... [more]
Coralena f English (Modern)
Combination of Cora and Lena.
Cordero m English (American, Modern), African American
From Spanish cordero meaning "lamb", perhaps via the Spanish surname Cordero (which originally denoted either a shepherd or someone thought to resemble a lamb)... [more]
Costello m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred from the originally Irish surname Costello.
Coulson m English (Modern)
Either a transferred use of the surname Coulson or a variant of Colson.
Couper m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cooper. Couper was given to 12 boys in 2015 according to the SSA.
Courtland m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Courtland.... [more]
Covid m & f Various (Modern, Rare)
Abbreviation of COronaVIrus Disease.
Cresentia f Biblical French (Latinized, Modern)
This feminine name has Old French and Latin roots, as well as Swiss origins, and comes from the name Crescent or Cresentius. Translating to "increasing" or... [more]
Crimson f & m English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word for the purplish-red color. It originally meant the color of the kermes dye produced from a scale insect, Kermes vermilio, but the name is now sometimes also used as a generic term for slightly bluish-red colors that are between red and rose.... [more]
Críonna f Irish (Modern)
This is a modern Irish name which is directly derived from Irish críonna meaning "wise".
Crísley f & m Portuguese (Brazilian, Modern, Rare)
Brazilian Portuguese borrowing of Christley.
Crisol f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Means "crucible" as well as "melting pot" in Spanish. This is borne by Venezuelan actress Crisol Carabal (1971-).
Cristalle f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of a 1977 Chanel perfume, probably from French cristal meaning "crystal" (see Crystal).
Crístofer m Spanish (Latin American, Modern)
Spanish form of Christopher reflecting English pronunciation.
Croí m & f Irish (Modern, Rare)
Means "heart; core; sweetheart" in Irish.
Crosley m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Crosley.
Crystle f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Crystal. Also compare Krystle. Notable bearers of this name include the Canadian-American actress Crystle Lightning (b... [more]
Csende f Hungarian (Modern)
Derived from Hungarian csend "silence; calmness".
Csendike f Hungarian (Modern)
Diminutive form of Csende.
Csengele f Hungarian (Modern)
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include an elaboration of Csenge and an adoption of the Turkish place name.
Cseresznye f Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
Directly taken from Hungarian cseresznye "cherry".
Csermely f Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
Directly taken from Hungarian csermely "brooklet, rivulet, little river".
Csillagvirág f Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
From Csillag and Virág, ultimately intended to mean "star flower".
Cuinn m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Quinn, taken from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cuinn (in which it is the genitive form of Conn).
Culture f Obscure (Modern)
From the English word culture. Also see Kulture.
Currency m Obscure (Modern)
From the English word currency.
Cutter m English (Modern), Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Cutter.... [more]
Cyandria f American (Modern)
Apparently an invented name based on similar-sounding names such as Cyan, Lysandra and Andrea 2.
Cyd f English (Modern)
Short form of Cydney.
Cymphonique f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Symphony using the suffix -ique (e.g., from Monique). Cymphonique Miller is a famous bearer.
Cyprus m & f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Cypress influenced by the name of the country between Europe and Asia that's named Cyprus... [more]
Cyree f English (Modern, Rare)
Allegedly a feminine form of Cyrus.
Dacoda m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Dakota (See also Dacota and Dakoda)
Dacota m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Dakota.
Dade m American (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Dade.... [more]
Dadrian m American (Modern, Rare)
Created from the name Adrian by adding an initial D.
Daedrian m English (Modern)
Altered form of Adrian, perhaps influenced by the sound of Dedrick or Deidre.
Dæja f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Daekwon m African American (Modern)
Apparently a combination of the phonetic elements day and quan.
Daelyn f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Dale and the popular name suffix lyn, probably based on similar-sounding names such as Kaylyn, Raelyn and Shaelyn.
Dafni f Hebrew (Modern)
Diminutive of Dafna.
Daggrós f Icelandic (Modern)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements dǫgg "dew; wetness" and rós "rose".
Dagnis m Latvian (Modern)
Masculine form of Dagnija.
Daily f Estonian (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Daile and Ly.
Daisha f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.... [more]
Daja f Literature, English (Modern)
Name of one of the main characters in Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic series.
Dajana f German (Modern)
Modern German name of disputed origin.... [more]
Dajian m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of the names Da and Jian.
Dajuan m African American (Modern)
Variant of Dejuan. It can be spelled Dajuan or with a capitalized third letter as DaJuan.
Dajuana f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix Da- and the given name Juana , thus making it the feminine form of Dajuan.
Dakoda m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Dakota.
Dakshira f Sanskrit (Modern)
The most able on this earth, goddess Durga... [more]
Dalan m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Da and Lan 1.
Dalary f American (Hispanic, Modern)
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an elaboration of Dalia 1. This was used by Mexican-American singer Larry Hernandez for his second daughter born 2013... [more]
Dalbit f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From native Korean 달빛 (dalbit) meaning "moonlight," from a combination of 달 (dal) meaning "moon" and Bit.
Dalbyeol f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
Means "satellite" from 달 (dal, “moon”) combined with 별 (byeol, “star”).
Dalee f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine variant of Daley.
Dalett f American (Hispanic, Modern)
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an elaboration of Dalia 1. This was used by Mexican-American singer Larry Hernandez for his third and youngest daughter born 2020... [more]
Daley f Icelandic (Modern)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements dalr "dale, valley" and ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").
Dalian m & f Chinese (Modern)
Combination of the names Da, Li 1 and An 1. It may sound like a masculine version of the name Dalia.
Daliana f Italian (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Dalia 1 using the popular name suffix -ana.
Dalien f & m Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Da and Liên.
Dalin f & m Chinese (Modern)
Chinese form of Darin or a combination of the names Da and Lin.
Dalisha f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Delicia via its other variant Delisha.
Dallae f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From either native Korean 달래 (dallae), referring to the Korean wild chive, or the root of verb 달래다 (dallaeda) meaning "to soothe, calm, comfort."
Dallilja f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements dalr "dale, valley" and lilja "lily".
Dal-rae f Korean (Modern, Rare)
Variant transcription of Dallae.
Damarius m & f African American (Modern)
Either a combination of the popular name prefix Da and Marius, or an altered form of Damaris.
Danali f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Denali.
Danali f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Dana 1, a feminine form of Dan 1 which means "(he) judged"... [more]
Danchu f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From Korean 단추 (danchu) meaning "button". Also derived from 단 (dan) meaning "sweet".
Dane m Serbian (Modern, Rare)
Is the short form for Daniel,Danijel in serbia bosnia etc.. people Who are called Daniel uses the short variant Dane,Danko. Most used in ex Yougoslavia.
Danée f Dutch (Modern, Rare)
A feminine name made up from the names Danielle and Renée. Also, in some cases, this can be a variant spelling of Danaë.
Daniek f Dutch (Modern)
Dutch form of Danique.
Danise f English (Modern)
Variant of Denise.
Dániza f Spanish (Modern, Rare)
Spanish form of Danica meaning "morning star, Venus".
Dannah f English (Modern)
Variant of Danna (the spelling perhaps influenced by that of the rhyming name Hannah).
Dannon m English (American, Modern)
Of unknown origin and meaning. Possibly a variant of Daniel or Dane, or perhaps a diminutive of either with 'dan' plus the suffix 'non' to give it a Celtic or French sound.... [more]
Dan-o f Korean (Modern, Rare)
Dan-o (surname is Eun) is one of the main characters of 2019 South-Korean drama Extraordinary You. The character is played by actress Kim Hye-yoon.
Danor m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Dan 1 means "(he) judges" and the name Or means "light", used as first name and as last name.
Danúbio m Portuguese (Brazilian, Modern)
Transferred use of the name of Rio Danúbio.
Danyel f & m English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Danielle or Daniel.
Danyell f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Danielle or Daniel, which supposedly originated in the American state of Louisiana. In the USA it was given to 149 girls in 1974 and 32 boys in 1976.
Daquanna f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Daquan or elaboration of Quanna.
Daralynn f & m English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of Dara and Lynn.... [more]
Darian m Bulgarian, Croatian, German (Modern), Slovene, French (Modern)
Derived from Slavic dar, meaning "gift". It is sometimes also considered a derivative of Darius.
Darlee f English (Modern)
Variant of Darlene using the popular name suffix lee.
Darlén f Spanish (Modern)
Spanish variant of Darlene in the same fashion as Marlén.
Darlena f Polish (Modern, Rare), English (American)
English variant and Polish borrowing of Darlene.
Darline f English, French (Modern), French (Belgian, Modern, Rare), Haitian Creole, Dutch (Antillean), Flemish
French and Flemish borrowing of Darlene, as well as an English variant.
Darnelle f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form or variant of Darnell.
Darya f Hebrew (Modern)
Combination of the name Dar, means "(mother of) pearl" with the letters יה (ya) (which are part of the name of God) means "Pearl of God" in Hebrew.
Darylyn f English (Modern)
Combination of Daryl and the popular name suffix lyn.
Dasani f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Probably a transferred usage of the surname Dasani as a given name.
Dashana f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant spelling of Dashauna or Dashawna, which are feminine forms of Deshaun and Deshawn.
Dashay f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements da and shay. It can be spelled Dashay or with a capitalized third letter as DaShay.
Dashie f English (Modern, Rare)
Strictly feminine form of "Dash".
Dashton m American (Modern, Rare)
Combined with Dash and -ton (from names like Kingston).
Dasi f Hebrew (Modern)
Diminutive of names like Hadas and Hadasa.
Dasia f African American (Modern)
Variant of Deja, possibly influenced by the spelling of Asia.
Dasom f & m Korean (Modern)
From obsolete native Korean 다솜 (dasom) meaning "love." As a word, it is replaced by Sarang.
Dassy f English (Modern, Rare)
Rare English Diminutive of Hadassah
Datbyeol f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From native Korean 닻별 (datbyeol), referring to the Cassiopeia constellation, from a combination of 닻 (dat) meaning "anchor" and Byeol.... [more]
Davalynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Allegedly a feminization of David via its short form Dave and the popular name suffix -lynn.
Davarryl m African American (Modern, Rare)
DaVarryl Williamson (b. 1968) is an American boxer.
Daveline f English (Modern, Rare)
Presumably a feminization of David combining its short form Dave with the common feminine name suffix -line.
Davien m African American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Dave with popular suffix -en.
Davynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Davin. Davynn was given to 6 girls in 2012 according to the SSA.
Dawne f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of both Dawn and its diminutive Dawnie. The pronunciation of the name depends on which of the two Dawne is based on, which is something that will differ from person to person.
Daxon m American (Modern, Rare)
Daxon Hill is an American swimmer.
Daya f & m Chinese (Modern)
Combination of Da and Ya.
Daydreanne f English (Modern, Rare), Obscure
Presumably a feminine form of Dadrian, the spelling altered to resemble the word daydream. This spelling appears to be unique.
Dayenne f Dutch (Modern), Dutch (Surinamese, Modern, Rare)
A more phonetical spelling of Diane, perhaps based on Dayana or Cheyenne.
Daylee f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Daley or a combination of Dale or the element day with the name element suffix lee found in names such as Kaylee.... [more]
Dayleen f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Day and the popular name suffix -leen or variant of Daylene.
Dayquan m African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, using the phonetic elements day and quan, and sharing a sound with other names such as Daquan and Raekwon.
Daysha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Deja, or simply a combination of the popular phonetic elements day and sha.
Dayshanae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements day, sha and nay. Also compare Dejanae, Dajanae.