Popular Baby Names 2005

From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.... [more]

From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.

priceless

Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.

God is salvation

He has given or gift.

From an English surname meaning "son of ADAM". Its recent popularity as a feminine name stems from its similarity in sound to Madison.

Messenger of God

Scottish form of JOHN.

means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'

From the English word for the large grassy plain, ultimately deriving from the Taino (Native American) word zabana. It came into use as a given name in America in the 19th century.

God will add

prince, commander; אמיר - to say; to speak

highest point

Possibly a shortened form of SANTIAGO. In medieval records Diego was Latinized as Didacus, and it has been suggested that it in fact derives from Greek διδαχη (didache) "teaching".

my messenger

Old English

Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.

God is my oath

Variant of BRADEN.

pledged to God

From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English place name meaning "Bracca's town".

From a surname which was from a place name perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the English historian William Camden (1551-1623).

Harmony

Anointed one

Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán".

ditch, muddy place

boomerang

white hawk

From a surname: either the English surname DELANEY (1) or the Irish surname DELANEY (2).

bringer of light.

Roman feminine form of MARIANUS. After the classical era it was frequently interpreted as a combination of MARIA and ANA. In Portuguese it is further used as a form of MARIAMNE.

grace, favor

God is my judge

Allies; friends

English variant of CALEB.

Italian feminine and masculine form of CAELESTIS. It is also the English feminine form.

fighter; battle

God is my strength

Small stream

Little fire

Feminine form of ADRIAN.

little angel

Harvester

Great goddess

Little Goth.

Pledge or hostage

The condition of being threefold

derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'

young servant or page

Combination of JAY (1) and the popular name suffix la.

Defender of the people

Rainbow

Means "my princess" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this was Sarah's name before God changed it (see Genesis 17:15).

Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS. This is the name of two American states: North and South Carolina. They were named for Charles I, king of England.

Rival, eager

The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.

beautiful

Variant of XIMENA.

tender, delicate

the traverse, the land towards the sea

of the city of Paris

Variant of CADEN.

From the priest's town

Central or of the center

sorrow or difficulty

Thankful

Yahweh is gracious.

A beloved name with deep roots

pure; derived from Caitrín

lovable; lovable lady

Poetess

Wise, intelligent

Gift of God

a variation of Kim, meaning 'chief' or 'ruler'

Brave

Moses; drawn from water

a variant of Ojani can imply 'gifted' or 'blessed'.

beautiful lady

from the round hill

scent; fragrance

Combination of 'Ja' for 'God' and 'Lynn' meaning 'lake'

Eighth

to reign

Variant of Zaria, meaning 'princess' or 'radiance'

A beloved name with deep roots

Noble; exalted

A combination of 'Chloe', meaning young green shoot, and 'Jane', meaning God is gracious.

flower

A modern interpretation related to the concept of the Holy Trinity.

son of the Nazarene

Lord of the universe

God is my salvation

I have my heart

who is like God?

Loving horses.; A variant form of Felix, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.

Stylish or glamorous.

Little and dark.

A desired gift

good news

melody, song

A variation of the name 'Brady,' which means 'spirited' or 'descendant of Brádaigh'.

to be able

A combination of the names Asia and Marie.

Magnificent, exalted.

Beyond, the one that is ahead

Altar of the goddess

Brilliant, radiant

God is gracious

a variant of the name Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted by God'

lake

lotus born, water born

Derived from 'Ciana', meaning 'God is gracious'

Means 'gull' or 'seagull', a bird associated with coastal areas.

A place of peace and joy, often seen as the eternal home for the righteous.

night

A modern name possibly combining 'Tamara' and 'Maria'.

Variant of Jasmine, meaning flower

no clear meaning

Derived from Markus, which means 'male' or 'warrior', blended with 'Evan' meaning 'God is gracious'.

American English

Old English

A variation of Madeline, meaning 'high tower'.

sighted

One who is thoughtful or wise

Derived from the name Zuleika, meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful'

Sky; heavenly

knowledge; knowledgeable

A blend of names possibly meaning 'sweet' or 'delicate'.

One who is precious.

Enchanting, fascinating

A modern invented name, often associated with beauty and individuality.

Variant of Zion, meaning 'highest point' or 'heavenly city'.

No established meaning

One who brings joy

Possibly a variant of 'Ethan', meaning 'strong' or 'firm'.

Mandinka

A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'

Joyful

A beloved name with deep roots

derived from ‘Cameron’, meaning ‘crooked nose’.

lake, island of linden trees

Melody; a musical tune; Musical harmony

Fragrant flower

angelic; beautiful like an angel

A surname derived from the Old English 'brōd,' meaning 'broad'

Christ-like or follower of Christ

Day of the sun

young downy, youthful

God has been gracious

Gift of God

brightness, illumination

a modern name possibly derived from a combination of Ty and Juan, meaning 'you' and 'God is gracious'.

God is my light

dark-haired; little dark one

A beloved name with deep roots

the one who is admirable

Fortunate and powerful

Beautiful and kind-hearted.

son of the chief

A hopeful and bright future

unique or uncommon

Lark; a type of bird known for its melodious song

sword

belonging to the Lord

God is my salvation

variant of Kaye, meaning 'pure' or 'rejoice'

A modern variant of Kaylee, which is derived from the Irish name Caoilinn, meaning 'slender' or 'fair.'

Earth

A modern variation of the names Emily or Amaya.

sparkling

bright

One who is a protective covering or shelter.

juvenilis: youthful

A derivative of 'Jair,' meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to bring light'

From the priest's meadow

A modern blend of Jay and Dun; may imply 'blue' or 'light'

A modern unique name possibly derived from Kaylee and the suffix 'ese'.

Great Water.

blossoming, flourishing

derived from 'Udonis', a modern name often associated with strength and resilience.

sweet, caring

God guides me

to be found

birthday

Derived from the Latin 'Camilla', meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' or 'helper'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Delicate, pleasant

Derived meaning of 'moonlight' or 'goddess of the moon'.

Mountain or high place

a variation of the name Connor

Wealthy friend

Rich friend

Eye of the Moon

New.; Shortened form of names like 'Nyla' or 'Nya'.

a name of Goddess Durga, signifies power and beauty

one who is wise; intelligent.

an allusion to love or beauty

Wolof

To ascend