Baby Names from the 1980s

From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge". Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament.

English form of the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανδρειος (andreios) "manly, masculine", a derivative of ανηρ (aner) "man".

From the west town

God has given

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Riain meaning "descendant of Rían". The given name Rían probably means "little king" (from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix).

Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.

new house

From the Late Latin name Dominicus meaning "of the Lord". This name was traditionally given to a child born on Sunday.

Spanish form of LOUIS.

ash tree town; ash town

the Lord has remembered

God is with us.

From the Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from JUSTUS. This was the name of several early saints including Justin Martyr, a Christian philosopher of the 2nd century who was beheaded in Rome.

princess

Who is like God?

Estonian form of ANDREW.

From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishay) which possibly means "gift". In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King David. It began to be used as an English given name after the Protestant Reformation.

broom hill

breath or vapor

Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie

new house

Spanish form of ISHMAEL. This is also the form used in the Greek Old Testament.

male; brave; warlike

A narrow road or pathway

young horse

the people's ruler

Jehovah is salvation

From the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means "descendant of CUIDIGHTHEACH". A famous bearer of the surname was the American frontiersman and showman Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917).

Invented by author Jonathan Swift for his poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa' (1726). He arrived at it by rearranging the initial syllables of the first name and surname of Esther Vanhomrigh, his close friend.

Variant of BRIAN.

Exalted, noble

Brave in battle

Victory of the people

victorious people

Rocky place

English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN).

From the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared) or יֶרֶד (Yered) meaning "descent". This is the name of a close descendant of Adam in the Old Testament.

Laurel

Adventurous traveler.

From the broad meadow

long-haired

brave ruler

From the English surname Travis (a variant of TRAVERS). It was used in America in honour of William Travis (1809-1836), the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo.

Warrior

Italian and Spanish form of SERGIUS.

God is my oath

ancient, enduring; king

unfortunate

noble

Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.

Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).

A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle

Hebrew form of MOSES.

Variant of JONATHAN.

Crown, garland

noble

reborn

From a surname which has several different origins. It could be from the Old English given names Cyneric "royal power" or Cenric "bold power", or from the Welsh name Cynwrig "chief hero".

In Chinese, it can mean 'to conquer' (博), 'wave' (波), or 'precious' (宝) depending on the characters used.; Derived from Scandinavian roots meaning 'to live' or 'to dwell'.

Worthy of love

Spear strength

Variant of COLIN (2).

French feminine form of DANIEL. It has been commonly used in the English-speaking world only since the 20th century.

Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of RODERICK. A notable bearer was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, also known as El Cid, an 11th-century Spanish military commander.

One who is charming and pleasant; A combination name representing 'A' and 'Misha'

Loved, beloved

God's strength.

Old Norse

Famous ruler

A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.

A variant of Sherry, derived from the Spanish word 'jerez', referring to sherry wine.

Protector

eagle power

a modern blend of Jessica, which means 'to behold' or 'wealthy'.

young warrior

African American Vernacular English

manifestation of God

Victorious

God is gracious

A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.

Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.

Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'

To cut

Revelation

A small, decorative illustration or picture.

from Britain

A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.

free

Rebirth

Rising, dawn

goddess of learning

beloved, cherished

A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'

foresight, to behold

Light of the lake

A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.

A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior

A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.

variation of the name Dena

meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.

Eighth

to love

Yiddish

Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.

Star or star-like

A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')

guardian

Polish feminine form of YVON.

beautiful, delicate

Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of RUDOLF. This is the name of the hero in Puccini's opera 'La Bohème' (1896).

Germanic name derived from the element hrok meaning "rest". This was the name of a 14th-century French saint who nursed victims of the plague but eventually contracted the disease himself.

A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'

exalted one, elevated

A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.

From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, possibly meaning "great lord" or "sea lord".

gift of the sea

the road is good

A beloved name with deep roots

she who must be loved

a variant of Dustin, derived from Old Norse 'Dúfr', meaning 'brave warrior' or 'valiant fighter'

Supplanter

luxurious

A variant of the name Stephan, meaning 'crown'.

Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.

A modern variation of the name Tina, meaning 'little Tina' or 'follower of Christ'

Cahterine is often interpreted as 'pure' or 'clear'.

friendship

Good intention or well-meaning.

Loving and beloved

a variant of Shakira, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'

peace

A modern invented name.

Christ-like; A variant of the name Krishna

peaceful; serene

a derivative of 'Sherry', meaning beloved or darling

the name of a type of fish

Means 'God hears' or 'God answers'.

Blessing

joyful

A modern variation of the name Jessica, expressing elegance and charm.

supplanter

Tentative or cautious

From Chinese 银 (yín) meaning "silver, money", 音 (yīn) meaning "sound, tone" or 荫 (yīn) meaning "shade, shelter, protect", as well as other Chinese characters pronounced similarly.

Reborn

God's gift

light or brightness

Earth

A combination name primarily consisting of 'Tiffany', meaning 'epiphany' or 'manifestation', and 'Marie', a common French name meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'.

Wealthy guardian.

Yahweh is salvation

a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree

no specific meaning, modern variant

Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'island or riverside land'

noble strength and rose

A beloved name with deep roots

from the valley by the meadow

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'

Combination of the names Talea and Alisia, conveying meanings of 'story' or 'noble'.

help, protect

a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.

one who is a fighter

having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.

Christian follower

To be free

A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)

To cross over

God has given

Intended to symbolize the melodic aspects of music.

Colorful, joyous

from the ash tree meadow

Native American

Born on Sunday

Derived from 'he' as a pronoun; 和 (Hé) - harmony

Vietnamese

Variance of Geronda

A variant of 'Kassandra', meaning 'shining upon man'

pure; clarity

the conqueror

A woman of great beauty and virtue

combination of Joanna and Angela, meaning God is gracious and angel

Pure and beloved

beautiful field

He who struggles with God

Derived from 'Shar' possibly meaning bright or shining.

a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us

who is like God; Christ bearer

beautiful

Joy, happiness'; Happiness

a unique created name with no definitive meaning, often interpreted as 'shaky' with a feminine twist

darling, dear one

Variant transcription of DIPTI.

A beloved name with deep roots

A variation of Lindsay.

A combination of Mary and Emma

A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Tiara.

invaluable

Κυρία

Of the heart

victory of the people