Female and male names most popular since 1880 - page 3.
Kathleen
Irish feminine name meaning 'pure little lake'.
Cynthia
Feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'from Mount Kynthos'.
Gregory
Greek-origin name meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful', derived from the Greek word 'gregoria'. It has been popular throughout history due to its association with Saint Gregory the Great.
Amy
Popular female given name of English origin, derived from Old French Amee or Amée, ultimately from Germanic Amalia. It means "love" with "-lia" as a feminine diminutive suffix. Introduced by Normans after the 1066 conquest, Amy was initially used among upper classes but became widespread over time. Notable bearers include actresses Amy Adams and Amy Winehouse, while it ranked in U.S. top 1000 names between 2000-2019.
Shirley
English girl's name with Scottish Gaelic origins, derived from the surname 'Sherley', which means 'bright-headed'.
Patrick
Irish name meaning 'noble', derived from the Latin word 'patricius'.
Angela
Feminine given name of Latin origin meaning 'angel', popularized during the Renaissance and associated with historical figures like Santa Angela da Foligno and Angela Davis.
Catherine
Catherine, of Greek origin, means 'pure' or 'innocent', derived from the word 'katharos'.
Virginia
Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Virilis meaning 'vigorous' or 'manly', traditionally bestowed upon daughters as a tribute to their fathers.
Katherine
Feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'.
Walter
Germanic name derived from Old German Walthari, meaning 'ruler of the army'. Introduced to Britain in 1066, it became popular among nobility and has been borne by notable figures like Saint Walter of Pontoise, Walter Scott, Walter Gropius, and Walter Cronkite. Today, it remains a popular choice for boys' names.
Evelyn
Evelyn, of English origin, means "elf new" or "noble new".
Dennis
Irish-origin name derived from the ancient Gaelic 'Donnchad', meaning 'dark' or 'strong-willed'.
Jerry
American male given name derived from the English word "jerry," meaning "spear" or "war spear.
Brenda
Brenda is of English origin, derived from the Old Norse name Brjannr meaning "sword" or "torch".
Aaron
Hebrew boys' name meaning 'exalted' or 'high mountain', derived from the biblical figure Aaron, Moses' brother.
Tyler
English name derived from "tīgel," meaning "tile.
Pamela
Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from "pamellus" meaning 'small pastry'.
Frances
Latin-derived name meaning "free man" or "from France".
Nicole
Feminine given name of Latin origin that means 'victory of the people'.
Samantha
American female name derived from Hebrew, meaning 'listener to God', popularized by a 19th-century novel and associated with the biblical prophetess.
Christine
Female given name of Latin origin, meaning 'anointed' or 'follower of Christ', popularized during the Middle Ages. It has been associated with notable figures like Saint Christine, a Christian martyr, and Christine de Pizan, an influential writer. Today, it remains popular in English-speaking countries and has appeared in various literary works.
Peter
German name meaning "rock" or "stone," derived from the Greek word "petros.
Jose
Popular Spanish-derived name from Hebrew Joseph, meaning 'God will increase'.
Alice
Germanic feminine given name meaning "noble," popularized by Lewis Carroll's novel, but predating it.
Nathan
Popular Hebrew name meaning "gift from God" or "He gave," derived from the Hebrew word "natan." It first appeared in the Bible as one of King David's prophets. Today, Nathan remains a top 500 baby name choice in the U.S., often associated with intelligence and wisdom due to its biblical provenance.
Adam
Hebrew male name meaning 'earth', inspired by the Biblical first man.
Rachel
Hebrew-derived female given name meaning 'ewe' or 'lamb', associated with the biblical figure Rachel, wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph.
Maria
Latin-origin feminine name meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness".
Douglas
The name Douglas originates from Scotland, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the surname Dugald, which means 'dark' or 'black' combined with 'strife'.
Janet
Feminine English name derived from Latin "Johannes," meaning "God is gracious." It's a diminutive of Jane, which originated from John.
Carolyn
English feminine given name derived from Carolus, which means 'strong' or 'freeholder', first used as a female name in the 19th century.
Harold
Old German name derived from "hari" meaning "army" or "warrior", and "wald" meaning "rule".
Martha
Aramaic feminine given name meaning 'lady' or 'female lord', popularized by the Bible's diligent servant Martha.
Debra
Hebrew name meaning "bees," derived from the word "d'vora." It was popularized by Deborah, a courageous prophetess who judged Israel in biblical times.
Zachary
Hebrew name derived from Zechariah, meaning "God remembers." It's associated with the biblical prophet Zechariah and has gained global popularity since the Victorian era, peaking in the U.S. at number 48 in 1997.
Arthur
Germanic name meaning "strong as a bear".
Marie
Popular feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness," but also signifying "lady" or "exalted one." It has been widely used throughout history and across various cultures, with notable bearers including biblical figures like Miriam, sister of Moses, and Mary, mother of Jesus. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Europe and has since been adopted by many saints, artists, writers, and historical figures.
Olivia
Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the male name Oliver which means 'olive tree'. It signifies peace and abundance.
Heather
The name Heather, derived from the Scottish wildflower, symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Scottish tradition, becoming popular worldwide since Victorian times despite its Scottish origins.