British Baby Names
For years, British names were the gold standard of elegance and sophistication. Steeped in centuries of tradition and history, these names often provide an insight into the rich culture of the UK. Many parents opt to use British names, as they are considered to sound timeless and have a sophisticated appeal, so they can be used across different cultures.
British names have gradually evolved into a blend of traditional and contemporary styles. Some are taken from royal families and great literary figures; others from nature or forgotten mythology. This mix of tradition and trend makes British names well-rounded and diverse, which is why they appeal to all generations.
Browsing through British baby names means parents have a whole bunch of options to name their kids with names that are both distinguished and full of meaning. Whether you like your names to be short and classic or long and elegant, these names have a certain identity and style that continues to inspire the families of the world.
British Boy Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Kiff | Christ-bearer, Love, Kith and kin |
| Mat | Gift of Yahweh |
| Nickey | People's victory |
| Onox | Of Onyx, Claw, talon, nail |
| Giles | Protection, Kid or young goat |
| Par | Rock |
| Pierson | Son of Peter, son of Piers, Rock, stone |
| Gyles | Small goat |
| Saphron | Wise, Yellow flower |
| Pearce | Rock, stone |
| Pierce | Stone, rock, Peter |
| Nicoll | People of victory, One choice |
| Sinjin | God is gracious, saint, holy man |
| Isidor | Gift of Isis |
| Nap | Lion of the new city, To doze, to slumber |
| Piers | Rock |
| Deakin | Servant, Messenger |
| Taddie | Rich guard, Gift of god |
| Geordie | Land-worker, farmer |
| Homar | Hostage, Pledge, Helmet maker, Life, long-lived |
| Willard | Strong desire, Will, desire, Hard, brave, strong |
| Nikolai | Victory of the people |
| Ormand | Sea man, Spear man, Of Osmond, God's protection, Of Norman, Man from the North |
| Andrian | Manly, brave |
| Stevenson | Son of Steven, Son of the crown |
| Ludie | Famous warrior |
| Major | Council-spear, Greater |
| Quinton | Queen's settlement, Fifth |
| Erwin | Army friend, Boar friend, Sea friend |
| Roddie | Famous ruler, Hroda’s island |
| Ervin | Army friend, Wild boar friend, Sea friend, Fresh green water |
| Norman | Northman, Inhabitant of Normandy |
| Piersson | Rock, stone, Son of Peter, son of Piers |
| Emmit | Whole, universal, Strength, powerful, great |
| Heller | Bright, brilliant, Dweller on the hill, Old German coin |
| Horst | From the forest, Brushwood, undergrowth, wild place, thicket |
| Caeg | A boastful person, Key |
| Derik | Power of the tribe, People's ruler |
British Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Annie | Grace, favor |
| Raelynn | Ewe, beam of light, pool, stream |
| Elsie | Pledged to god |
| Asher | Blessed, happy, ash tree |
| Evie | Life, living |
| Kallie | Most beautiful, fairest, Free man |
| Nancy | Grace, Favored, Pure |
| Jenette | God is gracious |
| Myra | Myrrh, Extraordinary |
| Raelynne | Ewe, female sheep, Stream, pool, lake |
| Catrice | Pure, clean |
| Jenny | White spirit, God is gracious |
| Shell | Of Michelle, Of Shelley, Meadow on the ledge |
| Dorrit | Gift of God |
| Avalee | To live, to breathe, foolishness, nonsense, absurdity, steam, vapor, Father rejoices, Meadow |
| Casha | Thorny tree, Cassia tree, Cinnamon, Money |
| Ellory | Cheerful, lively, happy, Alder nook |
| Myree | Myrrh |
| Mary Jane | Drop of the sea, Beloved, Bitter, God is gracious |
| Pamalee | Of Pamela, All sweetness, Honey, Meadow |
| Joanna | God is gracious |
| Kayte | Pure |
| Dorey | Gift of God, gift, The waters, Bee, Golden, Dorian woman |
| Kate | Pure |
| Candy | Queen mother, Crystallized sugar |
| Deonne | Of Dionne, Of Deanna, Follower of Dionysus, Divine, Valley, Church leader |
| Laney | Brilliant, Shining light, The bright one |
| Madelaine | Woman from Magdala |
| Lena | Torch, bright, ray of light, Tower, dwelling |
| Saidie | Princess, noblewoman, lady |
| Nancye | Favored, Pure |
| Kailee | Clean or pure |
| Narice | Sea nymph |
| Cyndy | From Mount Kynthos |
| Denah | Delicate, Valley, Dean |
| Nelly | The bright one, Shining light |
| Ellie | Light, Noble, God is my oath |
| Marjo | Of Marjorie, Of Margaret, Pearl |
| Deb | Bee |
| Janaye | God is gracious |
| Pama | Honey, All sweetness |
| Dorotha | Gift of God |
| Jesseca | Foresight, To see the potential in the future |
| Karinna | Pure, clean, Beloved, dear one |
| Jamilyn | He who supplants |
| Margerie | Pearl |
| Marjie | Pearl, Wished for, Desirable |
| Michell | Who is like God? |
| Gaynell | Happy, Shiny, Torch, Moon, Luminous, radiant |
| Cady | Pure, Idyllic place |
| Jenie | God is gracious |
| Lisbeth | God is my oath |
| Analee | Favor, grace, Woodland, clearing |
| Dorla | Gift of God, Darling |
| Maribella | Wished-for child, Rebelliousness, Beloved, Bitterness, Beautiful, God is an oath |
| Pamelia | Honey, all sweetness |
| Danney | Of Danny, God is my judge |
| Dena | Delicate, Judged, Valley, Divine |
| Betti | God's promise, God is my oath |
| Darynne | Oak, Gift |
| Halie | Dweller of the sea, Briney, Hay meadow |
| Rhode | Dweller by the clearing, Rose |
| Saramae | Princess of May, Mint |
| Catherina | Pure |
| Georgett | Farmer |
| Bette | God's promise |
| Elysa | From the blessed isles, Pledged to God |
| Jamielee | A supplanter, Holder of the heel, Clearing, Woodland, Meadow |
| Shayana | Gift of grace, Good grace, favorable grace |
| Andera | Strong and manly |
| Oletha | Truth, verity, honest, Light, nimble |
| Pamella | All honey, all sweetness |
| Ilissa | Oath of God, From the blessed isles |
| Kadee | Pure, clean, clear, Rhythm, flow |
| Nereyda | Sea nymph, Daughter of Nereus |
| Asya | Resurrection, Eastern sunrise |
| Haidee | Modest, Well-behaved |
| Dollie | Gift of God |
| Kait | Pure |
| Danay | From Denmark |
| Stash | Resurrection, Secret, hidden place |
| Sueann | Lily, Favor, graciousness |
| Elizebeth | My God is an oath |
| Pamala | All sweetness |
| Stacia | Resurrection, Fruitful |
| Terilee | Summer, Harvest, Meadow, clearing |
| Leizel | God's promise |
| Mady | Woman from Magdala, High tower, Strength in battle, Daughter of Maud |
| Analyn | Favor, grace |
| Katt | Independent, light-footed, pure |
| Lachelle | Chalk landing place |
| Rosalynn | Fair rose, Gentle horse |
| Beckey | To tie, to join, to bind |
| Madelynne | Woman from Magdala, High tower |
| Jessicka | To behold, Foresight |
| Makyla | Who is like God? |
| Sydel | Princess, Wide meadow |
| Bernina | Strong, brave bear |
| Harrellah | Mountain of God, Altar, Army leader, Powerful army |
| Maragaret | Of Margaret, Pearl |
| Marylee | Star of the sea, Bitterness, Beloved, Wished-for child, Star of the sea, Drop of the sea, Meadow, clearing |
| Nikia | People of victory |
| Tiff | Revelation of God, divine manifestation, Small fight |
| Jonnelle | God is gracious |
| Petronelle | Of Petra, Rock |
| Analeigh | Favor, Grace, Meadow |
| Etta | Home ruler |
| Ewa | A living being, to live, to breathe |
| Jonie | God is gracious, Gift from God |
| Alis | Noble |
| Analisia | Of Analisa, Of Ana, Of Lisa, God has favored me, Consecrated to God |
| Nelda | Shining light, Torch, Sun ray, Champion, From the alder trees |
| Sib | Prophetess, Of Sybil, Benign, Kind, Auspicious, Of Shiva |
| Desdemona | Ill-fated, unlucky |
| Mahaliah | Weak, sick, Lyre, Entreaty, Beloved, Forbearing |
| Myrtle | Evergreen shrub |
| Simonne | Hearkening, hearing, She who hears |
| Arminta | Of Aminta, Defender, Of Araminta, Lion |
| Jeanny | God is gracious, Fair one |
| Shellie | Ewe, female sheep, Sloped meadow, Bank clearing |
| Dimity | Lightweight cotton fabric, Of double thread |
| Mimi | Sea of bitterness, Wonderful, lovliness |
| Charisse | Cherry, cherry-colored, Grace, kindness |
| Charlize | Free man, Farmer, Strong, My God is my oath |
| Gayline | Calm, tranquil, Joy, rejoice, jovial, Wind, breeze |
| Jennalynn | Yahweh is gracious, White phantom, Lake |
| Mirriam | Bitterness, Rebelliousness, Beloved, Myrrh, Wished for a child |
| Mysti | Misty, foggy |
| Herta | Earth |
| Kathryne | Pure |
| Nelley | Sun ray, Shining light, Bright one |
| Paradisa | Paradise, garden of Eden, Garden, enclosure |
| Piper | Pipe player, flute player |
| Robena | Bright fame |
| Albertine | Noble and bright |
| Halcyn | Kingfisher, Calm, peaceful, Prosperous |
| Kerrine | Of Corinne, Maiden, Young woman, Innocent |
| Nessia | Of Agnes, Pure, Of Ness, From the headland |
| Odella | Prosperity, Fortune, Riches, Song |
| Peggy | Pearl |
| Brandis | Of Brandy |
| Helenann | Torch, The bright one, Grace, Favor |
| Millie | Gentle strength, strong in work |
| Rodina | Of Rhoades, where roses grow, Clearing in the woods |
| Rowena | Famous friend, Fame and joy, Fair-haired, White or pure spear |
| See | Lake, Sea, ocean, To see, Observe, Understand, know |
| Adeline | Noble |
| Arleen | Free man, Army, warrior |
| Jenice | God is gracious, Fair one |
| Jeraldene | Power of the spear, spear ruler |
| Abegail | Father of exaltation |
| Korella | Maiden, Coral |
| Pennylynn | Of Penny, Web, thread, weft, Face, Eye, Of Lynn, Lake, pool |
| Bethaney | House of Affliction, House of Singing, House of figs |
British Unisex Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Elliot | The lord is my god |
| Anjel | Angel, Messenger, messenger of God |
| Cole | Victory of the people, Charcoal |
| Nicol | Victory of the people |
| Davy | Beloved, Son of David |
| Zayne | God is gracious |
| Dore | Gift, Bee, Buzzing insect |
| Abbey | Father of exaltation, joyful father |
| Ash | Happy, Ash tree |
| Jacky | Son of Jack, Supplanter, May God protect |
| Lea | Delicate, Weary, Meadow, field |
| Jaice | Healer, A healing |
| Jaidyn | Of Jadon, Of Jaden, Of Jade, Thankful, grateful, God will judge |
| Arliss | Pledge, Burning on, High fort, high ring fort |
| Fenix | Phoenix, Dark red, Dairy farm |
| Teddie | Wealthy spear, Wealthy guard, God's gift |
| Avri | Of Aviva, Springtime, Of Avril, April, Of Abraham, Father of many, Of Avery, Ruler of the elves |
| Sammie | God heard |
| Danie | God is my judge, Zeus of Nysa |
| Rhodes | Clearing in the woods, Where roses grow, Greek island, Pomegranate, Snake |
| Eliott | My God is the lord |
| Sandie | Man's defender |
| Edin | Pleasure, delight, Plain, Rich friend, Guard of prosperity, Servant of Allah, Religion |
| Caster | Beaver, To excel, to shine |
| Ardell | High valley, High valor |
| Toby | God is good |
| Charish | Shining with joy and happiness, Kindness, grace, To treasure and care for |
| Gaylor | Wave of light, Jailer, A happy, joyous, or bold person |
| Jamey | He who supplants |
| Mikyla | Who is like God?, Narrows, channel, strait |
| Jorie | Down-flowing, Pearl, Farmer |
| Brook | Water, small stream |
| Carmin | Garden, orchard, Poem, song |
| Andee | Manly, Virile |
| Berrie | Noble and bright, A fortified place |
| Keryl | Free man, Song, hymn |
| Addie | Nobility, Nobleness, Son of Adam |
| Shan | God is gracious, High status, splendor, noble, admirable, praiseworthy |
| Randey | Wolf shield, Admirable, wonderful |
| Beck | Brook, stream, To join, to tie |
| Harrie | Home ruler |
| Brooks | Water, small stream |
| Quest | Ask, seek, A long or arduous search for something, Tuft, tassel, brush |
| Addy | Noble, Man, Red, Made from earth |
| Robinn | Bright fame |
| Willy | Determined protector, Will-helmet, Resolute protector |
| Karter | One who uses a cart, Someone who prepares wool for spinning |
| Charleigh | Free man, Wood clearing |
| Janot | Yahweh is gracious |
| Cortland | Courtier, Brave, Court dweller |
| Dede | Beloved, Loved by God, Deed, exploit, Son of David |
| Tobe | God is good |
| Randy | Wolf shield, Admirable, wonderful |
| Barrett | Strife, Warlike people, Bear strength |
| Ray | King, Roe, Counsel, advice, Ray (of sunshine) |
| Renner | Wisdom of the army, To run |
| Gerrie | Of Gerald, Of Geraldine, Spear ruler, Spear power, Strong spear, Hard spear, Passionate, Hound |
| Hennie | Sovereign of the homeland, Island land partly surrounded by water |
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