What do you mean? The meanings behind the top 20 most popular names
What's in a name? For some parents, the meaning behind their child's name is of utmost importance. If you fancy some 'grace and wisdom' or a 'peaceful protector' in your household, check out the meanings behind these popular names.
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BOYS' NAMES |
MEANING |
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Oliver |
Peaceful or the olive tree |
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Jack |
God is gracious |
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Noah |
To comfort |
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Leo |
Lion |
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Hunter |
To hunt |
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George |
Worker of the earth |
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William |
Resolute or brilliant |
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Lucas |
Light giving ( a form of Luke) |
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James |
Following after |
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Mason |
Stone worker; from French word maçon |
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Ethan |
Strong; firm |
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Charlie |
Free man |
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Lachlan |
Land of lakes |
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Thomas |
Twin |
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Liam |
Resolute protector ( diminutive of William) |
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Cooper |
Barrel maker |
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Elijah |
The Lord is my God |
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Arlo |
Barberry tree |
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Oscar |
God's spear |
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Benjamin |
Son of the right hand |
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GIRLS' NAMES |
MEANING |
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Charlotte |
'Little Charles', or the feminine version of Charles |
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Isla |
From Islay, a name of an island off the Scottish coast |
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Olivia |
Peaceful or the olive tree |
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Amelia |
Industrious, hard working |
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Harper |
Minstrel |
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Ella |
A beautiful fairy woman |
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Isabella |
Variation of Elizabeth; God is my oath |
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Emily |
Industrious, striving |
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Mia |
In Hebrew: bitter. Scandinavian: pet form of Maria, beloved |
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Ava |
Like a bird |
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Aria |
Melody |
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Zoe |
Life |
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Mila |
Favour of the people; a short form of Ludmila |
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Willow |
Resolute or peaceful |
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Lucy |
Light; a vernacular form of Lucia, the feminine form of Lucius |
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Grace |
Lovely or graceful, a virtue |
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Sophie |
Wisdom, insight, intelligence |
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Georgia |
Worker of the earth |
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Lily |
After the flowering plant |