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American names starting with F include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to American heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes American-origin names so enduring.

American names starting with F — quick facts

  • 279 American names begin with the letter F
  • 170 girl names, 92 boy names
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

American Girl Names Starting With F

170 girl names

#525
American
A diminutive form of Frances, meaning 'free one'.
#549
American
Flower
#550
American
free one; a variant of the name Veronica
#554
American
famous, bright
#562
American
flower
#571
American
A unique or modern feminine name with no specific definition.
#571
American
imagination, daydream
#578
American
young deer
#580
American
young deer
#609
American
a variant of 'Francine', meaning free
#620
American
A variation of the name Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
#633
American
A variation of the name Fantasia, suggesting imagination or fantasy.
#663
American
Derived from the name Phoebe, meaning 'radiant' or 'bright'
#676
American
a variant of Flemma, which may derive from Old Norse or be a diminutive form of various names.
#696
American
A variant of Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'lucky'.
#702
American
peaceful ruler
#712
American
Derived from the name Flora, meaning 'flower'
#731
American
A modern name that blends 'Faye,' meaning 'fairy' or 'elf,' with 'Dean,' which often refers to a leader or head.
#736
American
to fall; a reference to movement downward or a metaphor for emotional descent
#766
American
Fairy maiden
#776
American
Flowing, or to flow
#791
American
flowering, flourishing
#797
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#801
American
A combination of names Fred and Lynn, often interpreted as 'peaceful ruler'.
#813
American
Lucky; having good fortune.
#815
American
a combination of 'flor' and 'dance', sometimes interpreted as 'flowering' or 'blossoming'.
#867
American
flower
#889
American
Flourishing; prosperous
#899
American
adventurous, journey
#905
American
Free woman
#932
American
Young deer; doe
#952
American
Arabic
#955
American
Happiness; lucky.
#959
American
Fortified place; stronghold
#961
American
little fashion
#969
American
Combines 'Fay' meaning 'fairy' with 'lyn' meaning 'lake'
#986
American
Diminuative of 'Fountain,' meaning 'little fountain.'
#986
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#989
American
little fountain
#997
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1006
American
happiness; good fortune
#1008
American
Fallen or to fall
#1050
American
Fairy or magical being
#1061
American
A variant of the name Floyd, typically used as a feminine form.
#1072
American
Combination of Flora and Lee, denoting flower meadow.
#1097
American
Of the forest; dweller near the woods.
#1105
American
Inspired by 'flavor', representing lively and distinct qualities.
#1143
American
Derived from the surname meaning 'iron worker'.
#1155
American
little flower
#1170
American
A variation of 'Frances,' meaning 'free one' or 'from France.'
#1172
American
A variant of the name Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
#1173
American
variant of Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
#1174
American
Peaceful ruler.
#1186
American
Light
#1200
American
Renown or popularity gained from achievements or notoriety.
#1211
American
a combination of Fay, meaning 'fairy' and Ann, which means 'grace'.
#1212
American
Happy, fortunate
#1218
American
A variant of the name Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'
#1229
American
Free one
#1233
American
Derived from the name 'Falisia', believed to have connections with happiness or fortune.
#1240
American
from the fold
#1257
American
A modern name that may derive from a combination of names like 'Fallon' and 'Rhonda'.
#1257
American
Fleur - 'Flower'
#1292
American
a combination of 'faith' and the suffix '-anne', which adds a feminine touch.
#1292
American
Adventurous, thriving
#1314
American
A combination of the names Fannie and Mae.
#1319
American
A variant of Felicia, meaning lucky or fortunate
#1341
American
from the forest or woodland
#1359
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1366
American
Fierce
#1394
American
from France
#1396
American
A feminine form of 'falcon', associated with grace and beauty.
#1408
American
The one who is a ferryman
#1418
American
A variation of the name Fallin, meaning 'to fall'
#1437
American
Diminutive of Fozzie bear, or a playful nickname
#1440
American
Peaceful ruler
#1471
American
Blossom
#1472
American
A small supernatural being, often depicted as having magical powers.
#1478
American
one who is always standing firm
#1484
American
clever, cunning
#1489
American
Light; fair; beautiful
#1490
American
A variant of Felicia, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'
#1514
American
Flower and grace
#1515
American
Flower and beautiful.
#1519
American
Fairy, elf
#1524
American
A modern and creative spelling of 'Faith,' meaning 'complete trust or confidence'.
#1536
American
Free One
#1547
American
Intense emotion, often associated with wrath.
#1551
American
Falen - meaning 'descendant of the ruler'
#1561
American
Free man, liberated.
#1570
American
Fluency
#1595
American
Fairy queen
#1612
American
flowering
#1614
American
Fantasy or imagination
#1638
American
Derived from 'Fern,' meaning 'green and hardy plant,' combined with a feminine ending.
#1644
American
From the region of the river
#1646
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1648
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1651
American
Floral; Flowery
#1666
American
Derived from the word 'flesh', symbolizing vitality and life.

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American Boy Names Starting With F

92 boy names

#522
American
from the French meaning 'from the marsh'
#629
American
From the land of Frels
#658
American
Derived from the Old French surname meaning 'smith' or 'blacksmith'.
#678
American
fair-haired
#691
American
A diminutive form of 'Festival' or 'Fester'
#741
American
Variant of Geoffrey, meaning 'God's peace' or 'divine peace'.
#766
American
derived from the word meaning thin, flat pieces or to chip.
#820
American
Free man; one who is not a slave
#830
American
Possibly a derivative of Freeland, meaning 'free land'.
#870
American
Derived from the name Franklin, meaning 'free man' or 'landowner'.
#874
American
One who fishes or fisherman.
#906
American
A variant of 'Fate'; to be destined.
#972
American
a brave or strong warrior
#977
American
Free landowner
#987
American
A name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Felix or a toponym.
#987
American
a spring or source of water; a place where water emerges
#1012
American
to spread joy
#1045
American
Variation of Floyd, meaning 'gray' or 'gray-haired'
#1052
American
A modern diminutive of 'Frank', meaning 'free man'.
#1060
American
From the estate of the town or village.
#1122
American
Cunning, Sly
#1140
American
dweller near the woods
#1157
American
from the town of Fremont
#1162
American
To be happy or lucky.
#1185
American
A variant of 'Franek', meaning 'free man'
#1216
American
man of valor.
#1228
American
Derived possibly from a combination of 'flow' and 'bell' or ‘well’
#1234
American
from the fair banks or river banks
#1235
American↑ Rising
derived from 'fin,' meaning 'the end' or 'border'.
#1255
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1278
American
An elaborate form of 'Fernando', meaning adventurous traveler
#1288
American
peaceful ruler; powerful leader
#1292
American
related to the city of San Francisco.
#1298
American
from the great land
#1318
American
fern dwelling
#1318
American
peaceful ruler
#1340
American
A surname of English origin.; Derived from a nickname for someone who specialized in the manufacture of felt.
#1388
American
Happy, fortunate.
#1403
American
The one who helps, the supporter
#1413
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1438
American
The time yet to come
#1445
American
a person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection
#1458
American
Swift, nimble
#1466
American
derived from a surname possibly meaning 'the one who has a voice'
#1466
American
A variation of the name Alfonso
#1475
American
Free man, or a free town.
#1483
American
fortified town
#1521
American
Derived from the name 'Forest', meaning 'woods' or 'forest land'
#1579
American
From the village of Fentress.
#1595
American
Peaceful ruler
#1644
American
a surname derived from 'favor' or 'favorit', indicating someone favored.
#1671
American
a bird of prey
#1708
American
From the region of Fabius
#1740
American
To turn over or rotate
#1766
American
Field of the sheep.
#1781
American
field dweller, one who lives by the field
#1825
American
A surname meaning 'the one who makes a joke' or 'to be careless'.
#1857
American
Chilly or cool
#1918
American
Derived from Franklin, meaning 'free man'
#1935
American
A man of the army or warrior.; One who is strong and valiant.
#1935
American
peaceful ruler
#1958
American
Free man
#1996
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#2516
American
From the field of fowl or bird
#4790
American↑ Rising
A surname used as a given name, referring to open land or fields.
#5123
American↑ Rising
desert fox
#5523
American
Free landholder, or one who is a gentleman
#5741
American↑ Rising
of French origin, meaning 'strawberry' or referring to the place name Fraser
#6587
American↑ Rising
A variant of Flint, meaning 'a hard rock or stone'
#7030
American
A type of small bird
#8453
American↑ Rising
Well-known; renowned
#8463
American↑ Rising
Originally an occupational surname for someone who fulls cloth, meaning 'to cleanse, thicken or shrink cloth'.
#8978
American
Yiddish
#9174
American
one who works in the fields
#9178
American
to make or shape by heating and hammering
American↑ Rising
A variant of the name Jason, of uncertain origin.
American
a marsh or swamp
American
One who works in the forest or woods
American
A beloved name with deep roots
American
the number after four
American
From the marshland; Brave warrior
American↑ Rising
A blend or diminutive form of names like Francis or Andrew.
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
American
Keeper of the forest
American↑ Rising
Peaceful ruler
American↑ Rising
Open; sincere; honest
American↑ Rising
From 'fen' meaning marsh, and 'way' indicating a path.
American
A diminutive of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
American
to shine bright
American
This name is derived from the English word 'forest', symbolizing nature, growth, and tranquility.
American
Dweller near the ford
American
peaceful ruler.

American Unisex Names Starting With F

17 gender-neutral names

#556
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#625
American
French woman; one who is French.
#665
American
Fair-haired warrior
#677
American
fire; passion
#683
American
Faith
#693
American
Derived from a place name, associated with the Spanish town Ferrol.
#776
American
derived from the Irish surname 'Farran', possibly meaning 'adventurous' or 'spear'.
#1563
American
Iron; Traveler
#1658
American
Variation of 'Farnell', which typically embodies elements of strength.
#1725
American
a diminutive of names like Fanny or Frances, meaning 'free one'
#1773
American
peaceful ruler; a diminutive of Fredrika or Frederica
#5287
American
to be favored or to have preference
#8454
American
joyful
#8458
American↑ Rising
A modern variation of 'Phoenix', symbolizing rebirth and immortality.
American
from another place or country
American
A beloved name with deep roots
American
A variation of Finley, meaning 'fair-haired hero' or 'son of the white warrior'.