Baby Names from the 1990s

rival

English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH". Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles.

From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov).

Victory

From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other wife Peninnah, who had children while Hannah remained barren.

From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted".

Who is like God?

princess

of Magdala

From the name of the river which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel. The river's name in Hebrew is יַרְדֵן (Yarden), and it is derived from יָרַד (yarad) meaning "descend" or "flow down".

Medieval contracted form of AUGUSTINE (1). Modern use of the name is probably also partly inspired by the common surname Austin, which is of the same origin. This is also the name of a city in Texas.

victory of the people

Son of Carr

Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").

Italian form of Iohannes (see JOHN). The Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) and the painter and sculptor Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) were two famous bearers of this name.

Ash tree clearing

lover of hounds

Variant of BRIANA.

From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a huntsman.

From the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could derive from th…

bailiff, steward

Maker of tiles

From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).

defender of mankind

Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.

defender of mankind

Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.

wished-for child

Latinized form of GRUFFUDD. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρυψ (gryps).

Form of ANNA.

Latinized form of SELENE. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.

little, dark one

Sea-born or sea-circle

From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.

Old French form of the Pictish name Drustan, a diminutive of DRUST. The spelling was altered by association with Latin tristis "sad".

From the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning "ewe". In the Old Testament this is the name of the favourite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She was the younger sister of Jacob's first wife Leah....

peacock town

Speckled or freckled

to cut or to tailor

Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'

lion of God

heavenly

A beloved name with deep roots

Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen

Wide meadow

young lion

red-haired

crown

A follower of Christ

Variant of ALICIA. The spelling has probably been influenced by that of the alyssum flower, the name of which is derived from Greek α (a), a negative prefix, combined with λυσσα (lyssa) "madness, rabies", since it was be…

son of the marsh-dwellers

Means "friend" in Arabic.

Emerald

Spanish and Portuguese form of EDWARD.

From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.

Warrior

from France; free one

Fortuity; luck; opportunity

king or ruler; chieftain or lord

Scottish

Mary's bitterness or wished-for child

from the river Severn

From the grassland village

defender of mankind

Latinized form of HUGH. As a surname it has belonged to the French author Victor Hugo (1802-1885), the writer of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Les Misérables'.

lioness of God

From an English surname which comes from multiple sources, including Old English read meaning "red" (originally a nickname given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion) and Old English ried meaning "clearing" (g…

From an English surname meaning "one who tans hides".

crowned

French form of MAGDALENE.

From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.

Battle; rock; Handsome

raven

Beautiful

From a surname, either the Irish surname DEVIN (1) or the English surname DEVIN (2).

Lingala

white

Feminine form of BRIAN. This name was used by Edmund Spenser in 'The Faerie Queene' (1590). The name was not commonly used until the 1970s, when it rapidly became popular in the United States.

Faith

Little dark one

A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose’.

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Caiside meaning "descendant of CAISIDE".

From the valley of the rivers

one hundred years

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

Kyshana is a modern invented name, possibly derived from combinations of similar-sounding names like Kiana, implying 'God is gracious' or 'pure'.

A combination of the name 'Keon' with a suffix to give it a unique twist.

African American Vernacular English

Modern English

He will be gracious

eagle

Carefree

A modern variant of the name Deja, often associated with the meaning 'already seen'.

Dark-haired

Variant of Kendra, meaning 'the knowing one'.

Christian, follower of Christ

a combination of La and Donte, meaning noble or enduring

An invented name, likely derived from combining elements of 'Monte' and 'Ava,' symbolizing lofty aspirations.

A name meaning 'wealth has come home'.

To achieve, to attain; One who is pious

to bloom

Derived from 'Zan', meaning 'God'

Variant of CHARISSA.

follower of Christ

God gives victory

From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.

Christian, follower of Christ.

Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.

Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'

Grand, spacious, vast

Pure

great, large

a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'

gift of God

A beloved name with deep roots

Adeva means 'bringer of magnificence' or 'goddess'.

noble or strong

A variation of the name Juan, which means 'God is gracious' in Spanish.

Une forme de Michel

rich, powerful

joyful song

An unexpected gift

thankful, grateful

One who is strong

A modern twist on 'Brent', meaning 'hill' or 'high place'.

Inspirational or a leader.

victorious or conqueror

A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.

impulsive

a monk or religious scholar

a flower or plant

Created name, possibly derived from 'Tiana' meaning 'fairy queen' in Latin or 'goddess' in various interpretations

brave leader, path maker

A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.

delight

Rival

A unique and individualistic spirit.

strong and powerful

of Mars, warrior

one who is born on a Saturday

God has sent

Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'

a combination of names

desired, longed for

A modern name combining elements of 'Gail' and 'Lynn', often interpreted as 'joyful' or 'light'.

Brave or warrior.

brightness, illumination

A beloved name with deep roots

Shade, shadow

Wise, virtuous, abundant

A beloved name with deep roots

divine

God is my oath

A beloved name with deep roots

One who is beautiful or precious.

A variant that combines 'shy' with an element of 'quan', often associated with presence and charisma.

fairy queen

a variant of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'

lioness

defender of men

Daughter of the people

Variant of Kelsey, meaning 'island of ships'.

Derived from Marcus, meaning 'male, manly'

a variant of Mylee, meaning 'lime' or 'abbreviation of Michelle'

A modern invented name without a specific meaning.

bright and shining

Blossom, flower

exalted father

A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.

A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.

The one who is praised.

to fly

Native American

Devoted one

Modern variant, combination of Jay and Raymond

defender of man

Possibly a variation of Nakira, which means 'the glowing one' or 'the bright one'.

beloved

One who brings happiness

A modern name combining elements often associated with beauty and grace.

One who brings peace and higher order

A variant spelling of Taylor, meaning 'cutter of cloth' or 'to tailor'.

Unknown

deluxe

From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "valley town" in Old English.

A modern creation, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Kira.

Christian, follower of Christ

A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.

light, bright, shining

A modern variation of Brianna

A beloved name with deep roots

Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'

Variant of GINA.

A variation of the name 'Jerena', related to the Hebrew 'Yareach' meaning 'moon'.

A blend inspired by 'Jacqueline' and other similar names.

A combination of John and Tay

A variant of Kirsten, meaning 'Christian'.

Beauty

an invented name, possibly combining elements of Quen and Tavia, suggesting qualities of elegance and life.