At first glance, it seems that choosing a name for a girl is a simple matter. But how difficult it is sometimes to find a suitable English female name! After all, opinions in the family often differ, and young parents have to defend their choice in front of grandparents, friends and close relatives.

You can choose a name by months, by ear, by sound, or by the meaning that lies in it, or simply in honor of a relative whose fate was interesting and exciting. Based on your own considerations or on some other parameters, you still have to choose a name, because a child cannot live without a name.

Different peoples have names in different ways. For example, modern English female names have many sources of origin, and the principle of their creation is different from what we are used to. So the name of an Englishman can contain the first name, middle name and surname. At the same time, one or another surname may appear in the first and second names. This tradition goes back hundreds of years. Initially, only nobles could afford to choose a surname instead of a given name - this was their privilege.

We can discover among English female names French (Olivia), Arabic (Amber), Aramaic (Martha), Persian (Esther, Jasmine, Roxanne), Greek (Angel, Selina), Hebrew (Michelle), Spanish (Dolores, Linda), Italian (Bianca, Donna, Mia ), Latin (Cordelia, Diana, Victoria), Scandinavian (Brenda), Celtic (Tara), Old English (Wayne...), Slavic (Nadia, Vera) and Turkish (Ayla).

Another interesting feature of English-speaking countries is the reference to a person in a diminutive form. In our country, such treatment, as a rule, is unacceptable, and sometimes it can even be considered humiliating.

How to choose an English female name? It should not be too long, while it should be easy to pronounce. It should also be borne in mind that in a homely atmosphere, the name is often transformed into a diminutive form. In addition, the first name must match the last name.

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It is known that the character of a child is influenced not only by the month of birth, but also by the time of year in which he was born. Knowing this influence, with the help of a name, you can adjust the future character of the child.

So, summer girls are easy to influence, they are soft and trusting, so you need to choose “hard” names for them.

Spring girls are fickle, even a little windy, self-critical, and have a sharp mind. At the same time, they have a good sense of humor, but some self-doubt. Therefore, for spring girls, it is also worth choosing "hard-sounding" names.

Winter children are distinguished by selfishness and irascibility. They know what they want and always achieve their goals. Therefore, for "winter" girls, it is better to choose names that are soft and gentle, balancing their sometimes very complex nature.

Autumn children have a light character. They are serious and reasonable, have different talents. The name has almost no effect on autumn girls, so they can be given any name they like.

Let's see the most popular English female names today. Below you can find a list of popular modern English female names.

Avaline- a small apple.
Avalon (Avelina, Avaline)- a small bird.
Adelaide- noble, high-born.
Adamina (Adminna, Admin)- Earth.

Adeline- fragrant.
Adelicia- noble.
Admiranda- worthy of admiration.
Alexandrina- courageous, protector.
Alberta- brilliant, famous.
Amalia- diligent.
Anabella- attractive.
Angelica- angelic.
Annette- cheerful, trouble-free.
Arlene (Arlene)- dedicated.
Aspen- poplar.
beatrissa- blessing.
Bertha- bright, bright, gorgeous.
Brianna- strong.
Brittany- purposeful.
Brittney Brittany is a region in France.
Brook- refined.
Vivianna- dreamer.
Virginia clean, girl.
Gabriella- the firmness of God.
Hermione- an aristocrat
Gloria- happy.
Goldie- bright and shiny.
Gray- calm.
Davinia- beloved.
Jill- Energetic and young.
Dawn- dawn.
Dianne- divine, heavenly.
Dakota- friendly.
Jennifer- white-skinned.
Gina- queen, regal.
Jordan- Jordan River
Julia- curly.
Jackson- braggart.
Eve- mobile, mischievous.
Erania- heavenly.
Erline- noblewoman, princess, warrior.
Jasmine (Jasmine, Jasmine, Hasmine)- flower.
Geneva- always fresh.
Zara- golden.
Zennia (Zenia, Xena)- open.
Isabel- gorgeous.
Yolanda (Iolanthe)- violet.
Camilla- noble.
Carissa- large-fruited.
Carmen- Madonna of Mount Carmel.
Kelly- battle, war.
Catherine (Catherine)- Love.
Clarissa (Clara, Clarina)- clear, light.
kimberley- leader.
Connie- true
Carrie- beautiful song.
Catherine- chaste.
Caitlin (Catlinn, Catlinna)- virtuous.
Laura- crowned with laurel.
Lysander- protector of people.
Linda- beautiful.
Linsey- inspirational.
Malinda (Melinda)- honey beauty.
Margaret (Rita)- a priceless gem.
Marianne- a sad beauty.
Marilyn- sad.
Mirabell (Marabelle, Mira)- excellent, display of perfection.
Morgana- marine.
Mary- beloved.
Nadia- hope.
Nirvana- free.
Nora- soothsayer.
Nancy- merciful, beneficent.
Audra- given by God.
Ora- mountain.
Pamela (Pamila)- a stranger.
Penelope- patient, dreamer.
Poly- baby.
Peggy- pearl.
Rebecca- dexterous.
Rexana (Roxana)- dawn.
Rinna- queen.
Rosalind (Rosalina)- queen of flowers, rose.
Rosita- golden yellow, red.
Rubina- the queen of gems.
Sabina- a name from the tribe of the Sabines.
Sabrina- from the name of the River Severn.
Sarina (Sarah)- Noble, princess.
Serena (Sarina, Serina)- calm.
Sayana- assistant.
Sigourney- winner
Cynthia (Cindy)- goddess of moonlight.
stephanie- wreath.
Suzanne (Susie)- lily.
Tera- unknown land.
Tiana- the ultimate.
Whitney- blonde.
Flora- the goddess of flowers.
Frida- world.
Frannie- friendly.
Hanna (Hana)- merciful, beneficent.
Helen (Ellen)- light.
Hilda (Hilda)- practical, protector.
Harla (Carla, Carolina, Charlotte)- free.
Hazel- reliable.
Shania (Shani)- ambitious, with bright eyes.
Shanika- bright, cheerful, joyful.
Shonda- trusted friend.
Eureka (Everika)- enlightenment, enlightenment.
eglantina- rose hip.
Edwina- bringing victory with the sword.
Elysia- playful.
Elfrida- magical, deer.
Emma- universal.
Ernest- serious, strict.
Eugenia- noble.
Younis- good, good victory, dove.

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English popular female names

Abigail - Abigail

Alexandra - Alexandra

Alexis - Alexis

Alyssa - Alice

Alison – Alison

Amelia

Amia – Amy

Angelina - Angelina

Ann - Ann

Anna - Anna

Amanda - Amanda

Andrea - Andrea

Angela - Angela

Arianna - Arianna

Ashley - Ashley

Ava - Ava

Audrey - Audrey

Bailey - Bailey

Brianna

Britney Britney

Brooke

Caroline – Caroline

Catherine - Katherine

Chloe - Chloe

Claire - Claire

Cristina - Christina

Danielle - Danielle

Deborah - Deborah

Diana - Diana

Donna - Donna

Elisabeth - Elizabeth

Emma - Emma

Emily - Emily

Erin – Erin

Ashley - Ashley

Evelyn - Evelyn

Fiona - Fiona

Gabriella - Gabriella

Gabrielle - Gabrielle

Gillian - Gillian

Grace - Grace

Hailey

Hannah - Hannah

Helen - Helen

Irea

Isabella - Isabella

Isabelle - Isabelle

Jada - Jada

Jane - Jane

Janet - Janet

jennifer jennifer

Jessica - Jessica

Joanne – Joanne

Jordan - Jordan

Jocelyn - Jocelyn

Julia - Julia

Kaitlyn - Kathleen

Karen Karen

Katherine - Katherine

Kelly – Kelly

Kerry - Kerry

Kimberly - Kimberley

Kylie - Kylie

Lauren - Lauren

Leslie - Leslie

Lillian - Lillian

Lily - Lily

Linn - Lynn

Linda - Linda

Lisa - Fox

Lorraine – Lorraine

Mackenzie - Mackenzie

Madeline

Madison - Madison

Mandy - Mandy

Maria - Maria

Marissa - Marissa

Mary - Mary

Megan - Megan

Melanie - Melanie

Melissa - Melissa

Michelle - Michelle

Miranda - Miranda

Molly - Molly

Morgan - Morgan

Natalie - Natalie

Nicole – Nicole

Olivia - Olivia

Paige

Paula - Paula

Rachel – Rachel

Rebecca - Rebecca

Sally - Sally

Samantha - Samantha

Sarah - Sarah

Sharon – Sharon

Sophia - Sofia

Susan - Susan

Stephanie - Stephanie

Sydney – Sydney

Teresa - Teresa

Tina - Tina

Tracey - Tracey

Trinity - Trinity

Vanessa - Vanessa

Victoria - Victoria

Wendy - Wendy

Zoe

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The name is the personal name of a person that is given to him at birth, this is a well-known fact. As a rule, when meeting a new person, we tell him our name, and the person names his. Why can we be interested and useful British and American names? In fact, everything is very simple. We read about such people in books and articles on the Internet, we watch English and American films. In this article, we will analyze the origin and compile a list of common female and male English and American names.

Origin

The traditions associated with English and American names are different from what we are used to. In English-speaking countries, a person's name consists of three components: the first (given name), the second (middle name) and the surname (surname). The role of the first and second can be traditional names and even surnames. In addition, diminutive forms are often used (for example, these are Americans known to all of us: Bill Clinton or Johnny Depp), even in an official setting.

The history of the origin of names always helps to learn more about the history of the country, its culture. In England, you can find names of Anglo-Saxon origin, biblical and imbued with Protestant culture (Faith-My-Joy, Everlasting-Mercy), borrowings from other cultures and customary individual names that any common noun can become today.

List of popular female names in the table

There are a lot of female and male names in English and they often intersect, so we have prepared for you a selection of 60 (30 male and 30 female) that can often be found in the UK. Many of them will be familiar for a long time, thanks to literature and English and American cinema.

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Word	Translation
Abigail	Abigail
Anna	Anna
Ava	Ava
Avery	Avery
Audrey	Audrey
Brooke	Brook
Chloe	Chloe
Charlotte	Charlotte
Danielle	Daniel
Emma	Emma
Ella	Ella
Evelyn	Evelyn
Ellie	Ellie
Elizabeth	Elizabeth
Gabrielle	Gabriel
grace	Grace
Harper	Harper
Hannah	Hannah
Jasmine	Jasmine
Lily	Lily
Madison	Madison
Morgan	Morgan
Nicole	Nicole
Nora	Nora
Paige	Page
Rachel	Rachel
Sara	Sarah
scarlett	scarlett
Vanessa	Vanessa
Zoe	Zoe

List of male names in a table

Word	Translation
Aaron	Aaron
Aiden	Aiden
Albert	Albert
Alex	Alex
Barry	Barry
Ben	Ben
Bernard	Bernard
Bill	Bill
Christopher	Christopher
Colin	Colin
Daniel	Daniel
Elton	Elton
Fred	Fred
Harold	Harold
Ken	Ken
Mark	Mark
Martin	Martin
Neal	Nile
Norman	Norman
Paul	Floor
Pete	Pete
Phil	Phil
Richard	Richard
Robert	Robert
Ronald	Ronald
Samuel	Samuel
sid	Sid
Theodore	Theodore
Tony	Tony
Wayne	Wayne

The most common female names

The modern English vocabulary of names is diverse and very rich. But among all this diversity there are those that are most common. In Russia, it is considered popular to name children Alexander, Maxim, Sophia and Maria, but what is the most common name for children in the UK? What names are considered beautiful and most loved by people who call British English native?

Some of these names have been in the top ten for many years, considered beautiful or even "classic", others come and go depending on the fashion. So, when Kate Middleton gave birth to son George in 2013, and daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana in 2015, these names immediately became very popular among the British population.

The most common male names

The most unusual male and female names

Unusual, and often even a little strange names, people give their children in English-speaking countries. We have selected for you a few examples that can be found in England and the USA.

Unusual male names

Unusual female names

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Until the eleventh century, English names served as the only source of personal identification, the English did not have patronymics. People differed simply by name, and three old Anglo-Saxon names of that period - Edith (Edith), Edward (Edward) and Edmund (Edmund) have survived to this day.

Foreign names in England

Most of the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) names that have come down to us are bibasic: Æðelgar - æðele (noble) + gār (spear), Eadgifu - eād (wealth, prosperity, luck, happiness) + gifu, gyfu (gift, gift), Eadweard - eād (wealth, prosperity, luck, happiness) + weard (guardian, guardian).

Old English names were given to newborns at the christening ceremony. Ancient names were given to children depending on the social status of the family. The Norman nobility bore Germanic names - Geoffrey (Geoffrey), Henry (Henry), Ralph (Ralph), Richard (Richard), Roger (Roger), Odo (Odo), Walter (Walter), William (William) and from Brittany - Alan (Alan) and Brian (Brian).

The Normans proposed the idea of ​​forming Old English female names from male- Patrick (Patrick), Patricia (Patricia), Paul (Paul), which are used in England to date. Between 1150 and 1300, the number of names in use began to decline rapidly. By the end of the fourteenth century, most of the male population had one of five names: Henry (Henry), John (John), Richard (Richard), Robert (Robert), William (William).

Women's names in the fourteenth century also did not differ in variety: Alice (Alice), Anne (Anne), Elizabeth (Elizabeth), Jane (Jane) and Rose (Rose). Since the personal name was no longer able to individualize one or another member of society, the use of hereditary surnames began, for example, Richard, son of John (Richard, son of John). This process in London proceeded very slowly, moving down the social ladder from wealthy aristocrats to the poor. In the north of England, even at the end of the sixteenth century, many inhabitants still did not have their own surnames.

In the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, New Testament biblical names came into vogue.:

• Andrew.
• John.
• Luke.
• Mark.
• Matthew.
• Peter (Peter).
• Agnes.
• Anne.
• Katherine.
• Elizabeth (Elizabeth).
• Jane.
• Mary

Common names in 18th century England were John, William, and Thomas, and women's names were Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna. In the 19th century, male names were John, William and James, and female names were Mary, Helen and Anna. In the 20th century, the English fashion for names changed significantly every ten years..

Popular English names of the last 500 years

The Office for National Statistics conducted an unusual English family history experiment. She studied over 34 million British and Irish birth records from 1530 to 2005 and identified the 100 most popular male and female names.

English names for men:

• John.
• William (William).
• Thomas (Thomas).
• George.
• James (James).

English female names:

• Mary
• Elizabeth (Elizabeth).
• Sarah.
• Margaret.
• Anna (Ann).

Rare and unusual names

Unusual English names were determined according to the Office for National Statistics of England. Each name on the lists below was established in 2016 from the registration data of children in England. The rare case of the name being used, as it was given to no more than three newborns, confirms the high degree of uniqueness in the context of the whole country.

The rarest English girl names:

• Adalie. Meaning: "God is my refuge, noble one."
• Agape. Meaning: "Love" in ancient Greek.
• birdie. Meaning: "Bird".
• noam. Meaning: "Pleasant".
• Onyx. Meaning: "Claw or nail" in ancient Greek. Black gem.

The rarest English boy names:

• Ajax. Meaning: "Eagle" in ancient Greek mythology.
• Dougal. Meaning: "Dark Stranger" in Gaelic.
• Henderson. Meaning: A traditional English surname.
• Jools. Meaning: Descended from Jupiter.
• marvelous. Meaning: beautiful, beautiful, wonderful. More traditionally, it is the name of a Nigerian girl.

Modern tendencies

Fashion trends for names are in dynamic motion all the time. New names were born, old ones returned from the distant past, gaining again forgotten popularity, and sometimes the British simply borrowed names from other peoples. England has its own characteristics - the fashion for names is also dictated by the royal family. The names of members of the royal family Harry, William, Elizabeth, George are especially popular with the people. In 2017, ONS published an annual report that provides data on the names of newborns in 2016.

The leader in this list is the name of the boy Oliver (Oliver), and the female leader is Amelia (Amelia). This star couple has been holding this championship since 2013. Although in fact, many believe that in London the male name Muhammad is in the first place. If you carefully analyze the list of the best baby names in England and Wales, it seems that this opinion is true.

Muhammad is an Arabic name and has several spellings, so the name Muhammad appears several times in the statistics given. Muhammad ranked 8th, Mohammed ranked 31st, Mohammad ranked 68th, with a total of 7,084 people. And the name Oliver was given to 6623 newborns, so the obvious advantage of Mohammed over Oliver. Representatives of the ONS attribute such popularity of the Muslim name in England to social changes in the country.

Ahead of the ONS, English parenting site BabyCentr released its official version of the 100 Best Baby Names in 2017. The lists are compiled from a survey of over 94,665 parents of newborns (51,073 boys and 43,592 girls). Olivia again took first place in the nomination of female names. This year, the name Muhammad confidently overtook the name of Oliver, taking a leading position. The site also notes that in England they began to give names that are gender-neutral, for example, the name Harley is almost the same name for male and female children.

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Meanings of English names

Numerous life stories, research results and theories suggest that names help shape a person's personality. Names are certainly not the only force in life that causes a person to develop in a certain way and become a person, but the importance of a name has been noticed even in antiquity.

English male names and their meanings

Meanings of English female names

1. Olivia (Olivia). This name is in Latin oliva, which means "olive".
2. Sophia (Sophia). The legends about her probably arose as a result of the medieval "Hagia Sophia", meaning "Holy Wisdom".
3. Amelia (Amelia). Mixture of medieval names Emilia and Amalia. In Latin, it means "industriousness" and "striving." Its Teutonic meaning is "protector".
4. Lily (Lily). In English, the meaning of Lily: the lily flower is a symbol of innocence, purity and beauty.
5. Emily (Emily). Emily is a female name derived from the Roman female name Aemilia. The Latin name Aemilia, in turn, may come from the Latin word aemulus (or from the same root as aemulus) - this means "rival".
6. Ava (Ava). Maybe from the Latin avis, meaning "bird". It can also be a short form of the name Chava ("life" or "living"), the Hebrew form of Eve.
7. Isla (Isla). The traditionally used mostly Scottish usage derived from Islay which is the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is also the name of two Scottish rivers.
8. Isabella. Variant of Elizabeth, meaning "dedicated to God" in Hebrew.
9. Mia (Mia). In Latin, the meaning of the name Mia is a desired child.
10. Isabelle. In Hebrew, the meaning of the name Isabelle is dedicated to God.
11. Ella (Ella). In English meaning: Eleanor and Ellen's abbreviation is a beautiful fairy.
12. Poppy (Poppy). It is a female name from the name of the poppy flower, derived from the Old English popæg and referring to various species of Papaver. The name is gaining popularity in the UK.
13. Freya. In Scandinavia, the meaning of the name is lady. Derived from the name of Freya, the Scandinavian goddess of love and fertility and the mythological wife of Odin.
14. Grace (Grace). In English, the meaning of the word is "grace", derived from the Latin gratia, which means the blessing of God.
15. Sophie. In Greek, the meaning of the name Sophie is wisdom, wise.
16. Evie (Evie) in Hebrew, the meaning of the name Evie: life, live.
17. Charlotte. Charlotte is a female given name, the female form of the male given name Charlot, a diminutive of Charles. It is of French origin meaning "free man" or "little one".
18. Aria (Aria). Italian - "air". In music, an aria is usually a solo in an opera. In Hebrew it comes from Ariel which means the lion of God and its Teutonic origin is related to the bird.
19. Evelyn. In French: From a surname derived from the French Aveline, meaning hazelnut.
20. Phoebe. Feminine form of the Greek phoiba (bright), which is derived from phoibo (bright). Phoebe is found in Greek mythology as the name of Artemis, goddess of the moon. In poetry, Phoebe personifies the moon.

Each of us was given a name at birth. However, when we look at our lives, we wonder who we would be if our names were different.