Baby Names Directory & Lexicon

Olive; symbol of peace, fruitfulness, and tranquility; popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night

Resolute protector; traditional Irish short form of Uilliam / William

Rest, comfort, peace, or tranquility (from Hebrew Noach)

Free human; French feminine diminutive of Charles

Whole, universal, all-embracing (from Germanic ermen / irmin)

Olive tree; ancient emblem of peace, fruitfulness, and dignity; also connected to Old Norse Olaf (ancestor descendant)

Gift of God, derived from theos (god) and doron (gift)

Industrious, striving, eager to excel (from Germanic amal)

Ruler of the estate, home ruler (from Heimirich)

Wisdom, intellectual elegance, divine insight

Supplanter or follower; English derivative of Jacob via Late Latin Jacobus

Beloved (short form of Maria) or Italian for mine; darling

Pledged to God; Romance variation of Elizabeth

My God is Yahweh; steadfast devotion

Wished-for child (from Germanic Avelina) or island in water

Gift of God; Spanish form of the biblical name Matthew (Mattityahu)

Resolute protector; compounded from wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection)

Wisdom, Wise

Man from Lucania; bringer of light (associated with lux, light)

Son of the right hand; son of the south or son of strength

Bird or voice (Latin avis) or desired child (Germanic)

Shining light or sun ray; royal European name popularized by Eleanor of Aquitaine

Joined, attached, or united in harmony

Violet flower; symbol of modesty, gentle beauty, and fidelity (from Latin viola)