Female and male names most popular over the last 10 years - page 2833.
Watasha
African name of Swahili origin that means "to fight" or "to struggle," symbolizing strength and resilience.
Watha
Distinctive name of Cherokee origin, meaning 'bear' and symbolizing strength and wisdom.
Wathena
Native American feminine name derived from the Winnebago word 'Watha', meaning 'first light' or 'dawn'. It signifies hope, new beginnings, strength, and resilience.
Watie
Distinctive Native American name derived from the Cherokee word "wa'ati," meaning "small deer.
Watisha
Captivating female name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word "watishi," meaning wisdom. Popularized by Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple," Watisha symbolizes strength and intelligence.
Watkins
English surname of Welsh origin, derived from 'Watt' meaning 'small', introduced during the Norman Conquest in 1066. It has been passed down through generations and was popular among Welsh families migrating to England during the medieval period.
Watler
Walter: Traditional English given name of Germanic origin, derived from 'Walthari', meaning 'rule' (wald) and 'army' (heri), thus interpreted as 'ruler of the army'. Popular among English nobility historically, with notable bearer Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist and poet. Offers versatile nicknames like Walt, Wally, Waldo, and remains popular today, ranking among top 1000 boy names in several English-speaking countries.
Watt
Rare yet memorable English name derived from the Welsh 'Watkins', meaning 'little kin'.
Wattie
Distinctive Scottish given name derived from the surname Watters or Waterston, translating to "settlement by the water.
Waukesha
Rare yet significant Native American name derived from Potawatomi 'Waukonsha', meaning 'little water'.
Wauline
Rare French given name derived from 'avalhin', an Occitan word meaning 'little wave'.
Waunda
Wanda is a female name of Polish origin that means 'wayfarer' or 'traveler'.
Waunell
Rare Welsh given name derived from 'gwylan', meaning seagull, popularized during the Victorian era.
Wauneta
Distinctive American girls' name coined by Zane Grey in his novel "The Driftin' Cowboy." Its meaning, derived from Native American or Welsh-English elements, is 'white/light' or 'Gwen-Eva,' respectively. Despite its rarity today, it gained popularity mid-20th century and was famously held by golfer Wauneta Greene.
Waunetta
Rare American female name derived from the Welsh male name Huw, meaning 'hawk'.
Waunita
American name created by Zane Grey for his 1915 novel "The Rainbow Trail," with no specific meaning but recognized in some parts of the U.S.
Wava
Unique Hebrew name meaning 'unity' or 'connection', historically used among ancient Jews, though rare today.
Wavalene
Unique female name of African origin meaning 'one who brings light'.
Wavel
Czech boy's name derived from the word "vável" meaning 'to wave', historically significant and associated with notable figures like Duke Wavel II of Bohemia and Prague Castle.
Wavelene
Captivating African name derived from Swahili 'wavuleni', meaning wave or sea, embodying fluidity, adaptability, strength, boundlessness, and freedom.
Waveline
Unique Hawaiian name derived from 'wai' (water) and '-line', signifying a boundary related to water.
Wavell
Distinctive male given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word "wæfer," meaning "wave.
Wavely
Uncommon English given name derived from 'wæfel,' meaning 'wave-like' or 'rolling like waves.' It has been associated with historical figures such as Sir Walter Waefelie and appears in literature, like Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers.
Wavelyn
Uncommon English name derived from the Old English word "wæfelm", meaning 'wave' or 'billow', and was likely used by Anglo-Saxons during their dominance in Britain.
Waver
Rare Welsh name derived from 'gwaedr', meaning 'to flow'. It honors legendary Welsh prince known for bravery and strategic prowess.
Waver
Unique Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic word 'Uabhar', meaning water, making its origin deeply rooted in nature.
Waverley
English name derived from the Scottish surname of the same origin, meaning "realm of waves" or "by the water". It was popularized by Sir Walter Scott's novel "Waverley" in 1814. Today, it's used as a unisex given name with a distinctive sound.
Wavie
Uncommon first name of unknown origin and meaning, but its connection to water and waves lends it symbolic value related to fluidity and adaptability.
Wavie
American-origin given name with mysterious beginnings but potential ties to water or nature; its popularity has grown recently despite lacking historical figures or notable bearers.
Wavy
Uncommon, expressive African-origin unisex name meaning 'having a wavy appearance or pattern,' associated with fluidity and adaptability, popularized by recent celebrities like Wavyy Jones.
Way
English origin, derived from the word 'way' meaning path or road, originally an occupational surname for someone living near or working on roads. Though rare as a first name, it carries historical significance.
Wayburn
Unique Scottish name derived from the surname MacBharn, meaning "son of Barn" and historically tied to Angus, Scotland.
Wayd
Uncommon African-American male name created by blending Wayne and Wade in the 1970s; it may evoke water or crossing barriers but lacks clear meaning or famous figures.
Wayford
Rare English first name of unknown origin and meaning.
Wayman
Wayman: Unique American male given name of English origin, meaning "from the wide meadow," with no significant historical figures and low historic popularity, but offering uniqueness and charm as an uncommon yet memorable choice.
Waymond
Modern American name created by combining Wayne ("wide meadow") and Raymond ("wise protector").
Wayna
Quechua-derived Native American name meaning "young" or "youthful", originally given to young Inca warriors for their bravery and potential leadership.
Waynard
Rare English male name derived from Old English elements 'wægn' meaning 'wagon' or 'cart', and 'beard'. It signifies 'strong in battle like a wagon with a beard'.
Wayne
English name derived from the Middle English word "wayn" meaning 'wagon' or 'cart,' originally used as a surname for those involved with vehicles before becoming popular as a given name, especially in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Wayneisha
Distinctive African-American feminine name with origins in both English and Hebrew elements, meaning "God is my promise to make carts".