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Top 498 British baby names and their meanings

Updated: Oct 6, 2023

Whether you're sipping from the cup of British ancestry or you are just searching for an intriguingly unique British name our list of the top 498 British baby names and their meanings will deliver to a tee!


Tethered in the infamous British history - sprinkled with a dash of Celtic magic and traces of Roman and Norman legacies - British baby names boast peak popularity; If names could talk, oh, the tales they’d spin!


These names are not just unique. British names burst with a quintessentially British charm and - why should we hide it - are, also, marvelously stylish and graceful!


Popular baby names, like Isla and Willow, pack a feathery and dulcet sound, radiating a peaceful vibe, while British boy names, such as Edward and Oliver boast that distinguished charm, making them a perfect fit for your soon-to-be honorable gentleman!


So, if you love the posh sparkle of British names, read on!


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Instinct with beautiful meanings and gentle strength, here is a panoply of the top 498 British baby names and their meanings:


British names for girls:

  1. Abigail - Father's joy or Father's rejoice

  2. Ada - Noble, kind

  3. Adele - Noble, kind

  4. Agatha - Good, honorable

  5. Agnes - Pure, holy, chaste

  6. Ailis - Noble, kind

  7. Ailish - God's oath

  8. Ailsa - Elf victory

  9. Aisling - Dream or vision

  10. Alberta - Noble, bright

  11. Alice - Truthful, noble

  12. Amelia - Industrious, striving

  13. Amy - Beloved

  14. Annabelle - Lovable

  15. Annalise - Graced with God's bounty

  16. Anne - Gracious, merciful

  17. Aoife - Radiance, beauty in Irish.

  18. April - To open up

  19. Arabella - Yielding to prayer

  20. Aria - Lioness or Noble, Venerable

  21. Audrey - Noble strength

  22. Ava - Bird, Island or Water

  23. Beatrice - She who brings happiness

  24. Bella - Beautiful

  25. Bethan - God has sworn or God is my oath

  26. Bethany - House of figs

  27. Blythe - Free spirit, happy, cheerful

  28. Bridget - Strength or exalted one

  29. Bridie - Strength

  30. Brigid - Strength

  31. Bronagh - Sorrow

  32. Bronwen - White breast

  33. Cailean - Young girl

  34. Camilla - Ceremonial attendant

  35. Cara - Friend in Italian and Beloved in Latin

  36. Carys - Love

  37. Catherine - Pure

  38. Catrin - Pure

  39. Catriona - Pure

  40. Cecilia - Blind

  41. Cerys - Love

  42. Charlotte -The female version of Charles, meaning Petite or Free man

  43. Chloe - Green shoot

  44. Clara - Bright, clear, or famous

  45. Clementine - Merciful or Gentle

  46. Clodagh - River name

  47. Constance - Steadfastness

  48. Cordelia - Jewel of the sea

  49. Daisy - Day's eye

  50. Daphne - Laurel tree

  51. Deirbhile - Daughter of a poet

  52. Deirdre - Sorrowful

  53. Delilah - Delicate

  54. Diana - Divine

  55. Dorothy - Gift of God

  56. Edith - Prosperous in war

  57. Eilidh - Sun ray

  58. Eithne - Kernel, grain

  59. Eleanor - Shining light or Light hearted

  60. Eliza - God is my oath

  61. Ella - All, completely; fairy maiden

  62. Ellie - Shining light

  63. Eloise - Famous warrior

  64. Elowen - Elm tree

  65. Elsa - God's promise

  66. Emer - Swift

  67. Emily - Industrious

  68. Emma - Universal

  69. Enid - Spirit

  70. Evelyn - Wished for, Desired, or Water Island

  71. Faith - Trust, belief

  72. Faye - Fairy

  73. Felicity - Good fortune

  74. Fenella - Fair shoulders

  75. Ffion - Foxglove

  76. Fidelma - Beauty, ever good

  77. Fiona - White, fair

  78. Flora - Flower

  79. Florence - Flourishing

  80. Freya - Noble lady

  81. Gabriella - God is my strength

  82. Gemma - Precious stone

  83. Georgina - Farmer

  84. Gloria - Glory

  85. Grace - Grace of God

  86. Grainne - Love

  87. Gwendolyn - Fair, blessed

  88. Gwyneth - White, blessed

  89. Hannah - Grace

  90. Harriet - Estate ruler

  91. Hazel - The hazelnut tree

  92. Heather - Flowering plant

  93. Helen - Shining light

  94. Hermione - Earthly

  95. Holly - Holly tree

  96. Hope - Trust, faith

  97. Imogen - Maiden or Beloved

  98. Iona - Purple jewel

  99. Iris - Rainbow

  100. Isabel - God is my oath

  101. Isla - Island

  102. Ivy - Faithfulness or Vine

  103. Jane - God is Gracious

  104. Jasmine - Flower name

  105. Jessica - Wealthy

  106. Joan - God's gracious gift

  107. Jocelyn - Member of the Gauts tribe

  108. Josephine - God will add

  109. Joy - Joy

  110. Judith - Praise

  111. Julia - Youthful

  112. Kate - Pure

  113. Katherine - Pure

  114. Keira - Little Dark One or Black

  115. Kelly - Warrior

  116. Kendra - Understanding

  117. Kenna - Born of fire

  118. Kylie - Beautiful, graceful

  119. Lara - Cheerful

  120. Laura - Laurel wreath

  121. Lauren - Laurel wreath

  122. Layla - Night

  123. Leah - Weary

  124. Lena - Illustrious

  125. Lillian - Lily

  126. Lily - Lily flower

  127. Lois - Desirable

  128. Lola - Lady of sorrows

  129. Lorna - Forsaken

  130. Louise - Renowned warrior

  131. Lowri - Laurel

  132. Lucy - Light

  133. Lydia - Noble kind

  134. Lyla - Island beauty

  135. Madeline - Tower

  136. Maeve - Intoxicating

  137. Mair - Bitter

  138. Maire - Bitter

  139. Maisie - Pearl

  140. Margaret - Pearl

  141. Maria - Bitter or sea of bitterness

  142. Marilyn - Blend of Mary and Lynn

  143. Martha - Lady

  144. Mary - Bitter

  145. Matilda - Battle-mighty

  146. Maud - Battle-mighty

  147. Maureen - Dark-skinned

  148. Maya - Dream

  149. Megan - Pearl

  150. Melanie - Dark

  151. Melinda - Honey

  152. Melissa - Honeybee

  153. Mhairi - Bitter

  154. Mia - A diminutive form of Maria, meaning "Wished for child" or "Rebellion" and also "Mine" in Italian.

  155. Michaela - Who is like God

  156. Michelle - Who is like God

  157. Millie - Gentle strength

  158. Miranda - Admirable

  159. Molly - Star of the sea

  160. Monica - Advisor

  161. Morag - Great

  162. Morna - Beloved

  163. Myra - Myrrh

  164. Nadia - Hope

  165. Naomi - Pleasantness

  166. Natalie - Born on Christmas

  167. Nerys - Lady

  168. Niamh - Brightness, radiance

  169. Nicola - Victory of the people

  170. Nicole - Victory of the people

  171. Nina - Little girl

  172. Nora - Light

  173. Nuala - White shoulders

  174. Olivia - Olive tree

  175. Olwen - White footprint

  176. Oonagh - Lamb

  177. Ophelia - Helper

  178. Paige - Young assistant

  179. Paisley - Church

  180. Pamela - All sweetness

  181. Patricia - Noble

  182. Patsy - Noble

  183. Paula - Small

  184. Penelope - Weaver

  185. Philippa - Lover of horses

  186. Phoebe - Bright, shining

  187. Pippa - Lover of horses

  188. Poppy - Red flower

  189. Prudence - Cautious, intelligent

  190. Rachel - Ewe

  191. Rebecca - To bind

  192. Renee - Reborn

  193. Rhiannon - Divine queen

  194. Rhona - Powerful, strong

  195. Rita - Pearl

  196. Roberta - Bright fame

  197. Rosalind - Pretty rose

  198. Rose - Rose

  199. Roxanne - Dawn

  200. Ruby - Red gemstone

  201. Ruth - Companion, vision of beauty

  202. Sabrina - Princess

  203. Samantha - Listener

  204. Sandra - Defender of mankind

  205. Sarah - Princess

  206. Sasha - Defender of mankind

  207. Scarlett - Red

  208. Selena - Moon goddess

  209. Seren - Star

  210. Serena - Peaceful, calm

  211. Sharon - A plain

  212. Sheena - God's grace

  213. Sheila - Blind

  214. Sienna - Orange-red or From the city of Sienna

  215. Tara - StarGod has been gracious

  216. Skye - Adventurous

  217. Sophia - Wisdom

  218. Stella - Star

  219. Stephanie - Crowned in victory

  220. Sue - Lily

  221. Susan - Lily

  222. Sylvia - Forest maiden

  223. Tabitha - Gazelle

  224. Tamsin - Twin

  225. Tara - Star

  226. Teagan - Beautiful

  227. Tegan - Pretty, fair

  228. Teresa - Harvester

  229. Tilda - Battle-mighty

  230. Tilly - Battle-mighty

  231. Tina - River

  232. Tracy - Fighter

  233. Una - Lamb

  234. Ursula - Little bear

  235. Valerie - Strength, health

  236. Vanessa - Butterfly

  237. Vera - Truth

  238. Veronica - True image

  239. Victoria - Victory

  240. Viola - Violet

  241. Violet - Violet

  242. Vivian - Alive

  243. Wendy - Friend

  244. Whitney - White island

  245. Wilma - Resolute protection

  246. Winifred - Joy and peace

  247. Yasmin - Jasmine flower

  248. Yvette - Yew

  249. Yvonne - Yew

  250. Zara - Blooming flower

  251. Zoe - Life


British boy names:

  1. Aaron - High mountain, Exalted or Enlightened.

  2. Adrian - From Adria or Dark

  3. Alastair - Scottish variant of Alexander, meaning "defender of men."

  4. Albert - Noble, bright.

  5. Alfred - Wise counselor or Elf counsel.

  6. Ambrose - Immortal or Divine.

  7. Andrew - Manly, brave.

  8. Anthony - Priceless or Highly Praiseworthy.

  9. Archer - Bowman.

  10. Arlo - Fortified Hill.

  11. Arthur - Bear or Strong, courageous.

  12. Asher - Happy, blessed.

  13. Aston - From the eastern town.

  14. Austin - Venerable or Great and a more modern interpretation is great or magnificent.

  15. Barclay - Birch tree meadow.

  16. Barnaby - Son of consolation.

  17. Barney - Son of consolation.

  18. Basil - Royal, kingly.

  19. Benedict - Blessed.

  20. Benjamin - Son of the right hand.

  21. Bernard - Strong, brave as a bear.

  22. Blake - Pale, fair or dark.

  23. Bram - Bramble, raven or Father of many.

  24. Brandon - From the beacon hill.

  25. Brian - Strong, virtuous, honorable.

  26. Brock - Badger.

  27. Brody - Ditch or Muddy Place.

  28. Byron - From the barns.

  29. Callum - Dove.

  30. Cameron - Crooked nose.

  31. Cedric - Bounty or Kind and Loved.

  32. Charles - Manly, strong.

  33. Christopher - Christ-bearer.

  34. Clarence - Bright, clear.

  35. Clement - Merciful, gentle.

  36. Clifford - Ford by the cliff.

  37. Clive - Cliff.

  38. Colin - Young creature.

  39. Connor - Lover of hounds or Wise.

  40. Crispin - Curly-haired.

  41. Cyril - Lordly, masterful.

  42. Cyrus - Sun.

  43. Daniel - God is my judge.

  44. David - Beloved.

  45. Declan - Man of prayer.

  46. Derek - People's ruler.

  47. Desmond - Man from South Munster.

  48. Dexter - Right-handed, fortunate, or one who dyes.

  49. Digby - Ditch Town.

  50. Dominic - Belonging to the Lord.

  51. Douglas - Dark River.

  52. Drew - Manly.

  53. Duncan - Dark Warrior.

  54. Dylan - Son of the sea.

  55. Edmund - Prosperity, protection.

  56. Edward - Wealthy guardian.

  57. Edwin - Wealthy friend.

  58. Eldon - Ella's Hill or Sacred Hill.

  59. Elijah - My God is Yahweh.

  60. Elliot - Yahweh is my God.

  61. Elton - Ella's town.

  62. Ethan - Firm, enduring.

  63. Evan - God is gracious.

  64. Everett - Strong or brave boar.

  65. Ezra - Helper.

  66. Farley - Fern wood.

  67. Felix - Fortunate, happy.

  68. Finn - Fair, White or Wanderer.

  69. Fletcher - Arrow-maker.

  70. Floyd - Gray-haired.

  71. Francis - Free man.

  72. Frederick - Peaceful ruler.

  73. Gabriel - God is my strength.

  74. Galvin - Sparrow.

  75. Gareth - Gentle.

  76. Geoffrey - Peaceful territory.

  77. George - Farmer.

  78. Gerald - Spear ruler.

  79. Gideon - Mighty warrior.

  80. Giles - Young goat.

  81. Godfrey - Peace of God.

  82. Graham - Gravelly homestead.

  83. Grant - Large.

  84. Grayson - Son of the gray-haired one.

  85. Gregory - Watchful, alert.

  86. Harold - Army power or leader.

  87. Harrison - Son of Harry.

  88. Harry - Army ruler.

  89. Harvey - Battle-worthy.

  90. Hawthorne - Lives where hawthorn hedges grow.

  91. Hayden - Hedged valley.

  92. Henry - Estate ruler.

  93. Herbert - Bright army.

  94. Horace - Timekeeper.

  95. Howard - Noble watchman.

  96. Hugh - Heart, spirit.

  97. Hugo - Mind, intellect.

  98. Ian - God is gracious.

  99. Irving - Green River or Sea friend.

  100. Isaac - Laughter.

  101. Isaiah - Salvation of the Lord.

  102. Ivan - God is gracious.

  103. Ivor - Bow warrior.

  104. Jack - God is gracious.

  105. Jake - Supplanter.

  106. Jacob - Supplanter.

  107. James - Supplanter.

  108. Jared - He descends.

  109. Jarvis - Spear servant.

  110. Jasper - Treasurer.

  111. Jeffrey - Peaceful territory.

  112. Jenson - Son of Jens.

  113. Jeremy - Appointed by God.

  114. Jesse - Gift.

  115. Joel - Jehovah is God.

  116. John - God is gracious.

  117. Jonathan - God has given.

  118. Joseph - He will add.

  119. Joshua - Jehovah is salvation.

  120. Jude - Praised.

  121. Julian - Youthful.

  122. Kai - Keeper of the keys or Earth.

  123. Kane - Little battler.

  124. Keith - Wood.

  125. Kendrick - Royal power.

  126. Kenneth - Handsome.

  127. Kenton - King's town.

  128. Kieran - Little dark one.

  129. Kyle - Narrow.

  130. Lachlan - From the land of lakes.

  131. Lance - Lancer.

  132. Lawrence - From Laurentum.

  133. Leo - Lion.

  134. Leopold - Bold people.

  135. Lester - Fortified place.

  136. Liam - Strong-willed warrior or Strong-willed helmet.

  137. Lincoln - Town by the pool.

  138. Lionel - Young lion.

  139. Logan - Little hollow.

  140. Louis - Famous warrior or Renowned Warrior.

  141. Lucas - Light.

  142. Luke - Man from Lucania or Light, Bright One, and Bringer of Light.

  143. Malcolm - Devotee of Saint Columba.

  144. Marcus - Warlike.

  145. Mason - Stone worker.

  146. Matthew - Gift of God.

  147. Max - Greatest.

  148. Merrick - Ruler of the sea.

  149. Mervyn - Great, famous.

  150. Michael - Who is like God?

  151. Miles - Soldier.

  152. Montgomery - Gomerick's Hill or Mountain of the Powerful Man.

  153. Morgan - Sea warrior.

  154. Morris - Dark-skinned or Moorish.

  155. Mortimer - Stagnant pond.

  156. Nathan - Given.

  157. Nathaniel - Gift of God.

  158. Neal - Champion.

  159. Neville - New village.

  160. Nicholas - Victory of the people.

  161. Nigel - Champion or Dark.

  162. Noah - Rest, comfort.

  163. Norman - From the north.

  164. Norris - From the north, Northener.

  165. Oliver - Olive tree.

  166. Orson - Bear cub.

  167. Orville - Gold town.

  168. Osbert - Divinely bright.

  169. Oscar - God spear, deer-lover.

  170. Oswald - God's power.

  171. Owen - Young warrior.

  172. Patrick - Noble.

  173. Paul - Humble.

  174. Percival - Pierce the valley.

  175. Percy - Piercing the valley.

  176. Peter - Rock.

  177. Philip - Lover of horses.

  178. Piers - Rock.

  179. Prescott - Priest's cottage.

  180. Quentin - Fifth.

  181. Quillan - Cub.

  182. Quincy - Estate of the fifth son.

  183. Quintin - Fifth.

  184. Radley - Red meadow.

  185. Ralph - Wolf counsel.

  186. Raymond - Wise protector.

  187. Reggie - Mighty, powerful.

  188. Reginald - Wise ruler.

  189. Reuben - Behold, a son.

  190. Rex - King.

  191. Richard - Brave ruler.

  192. Ridley - Reed clearing.

  193. Robert - Bright, shining.

  194. Robin - Famed, bright.

  195. Roderick - Famous ruler.

  196. Rodney - Island near the clearing or Roda's Island.

  197. Ronald - Counselor-ruler.

  198. Rory - Red King.

  199. Ross - Red, headland.

  200. Rowan - Little redhead.

  201. Roy - Red.

  202. Rupert - Famous type.

  203. Russell - Little red one.

  204. Ryan - Little King.

  205. Samuel - Asked of God.

  206. Sean - God is gracious.

  207. Sebastian - Revered.

  208. Selwyn - Manor-friend.

  209. Seth - Appointed.

  210. Sidney - Saint-Denis or Wide Meadow.

  211. Simeon - He who hears.

  212. Simon - He has heard.

  213. Spencer - House steward.

  214. Stanley - From the Rocky Meadow.

  215. Stanton - Stony town.

  216. Stephen - Crown.

  217. Stewart - House guardian.

  218. Terrence - Smooth, tender, or gracious.

  219. Thane - Warrior or follower.

  220. Theodore - Gift of God.

  221. Thomas - Twin.

  222. Timothy - Honoring God.

  223. Toby - God is good.

  224. Trevor - From the big village.

  225. Tristan - Tumult, outcry.

  226. Tyler - Tile maker.

  227. Ulric - Power of the wolf.

  228. Ulysses - To hate.

  229. Vaughn - Little.

  230. Vernon - Alder tree.

  231. Victor - Conqueror.

  232. Vincent - Conquering.

  233. Wallis - A gender-neutral name Of Welsh origin, meaning foreigner or stranger.

  234. Walter - Army ruler.

  235. Ward - Guardian.

  236. Warren - Guard or Animal enclosure.

  237. Wayne - Wagon maker.

  238. Wesley - Western Meadow or Western clearing.

  239. Wilfred - Desiring peace.

  240. William - Strong-willed warrior.

  241. Winston - Joy stone.

  242. Wyatt - Little warrior.

  243. Yale - Fertile upland.

  244. Yardley - From the enclosed meadow.

  245. Yorick - Farmer, Earth Worker.

  246. Zachary - God remembers.

  247. Zane - God is gracious.


Frequently Asked Questions

What are some vintage British names?

Vintage British girl names often evoke a sense of nostalgia, serving as poignant tributes to British tradition and history.


The following names were once popular. While some remain in use today, others have faded with time:


Names for Boys:

  1. Albert: A name of Germanic origins consisting of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "beraht," meaning "bright."

  2. Alfred: An Old English name meaning "elf counsel," from the elements "ælf," meaning "elf," and "ræd," meaning "counsel."

  3. Arthur: Its origin is debated. Some believe it's derived from the Roman surname Artorius, while others think it's from Celtic roots meaning "bear" and "man" or "bear king."

  4. Cecil: Derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which was based on "caecus," the Latin word for "blind."

  5. Clifford: An Old English name meaning "ford by a cliff," derived from the elements "clif," meaning "cliff" or "slope," and "ford," meaning "ford."

  6. Edward: From Old English elements "ead," meaning "wealth or fortune," and "weard," meaning "guard."

  7. Geoffrey: From the Germanic elements "gawia," meaning "territory," and "frid," meaning "peace."

  8. Harold: Derived from Old English "here," meaning "army," and "weald," meaning "power, leader, ruler."

  9. Herbert: From the Old English "here," meaning "army," and "beorht," meaning "bright."

  10. Horace: English form of Horatius, a Roman family name that could be derived from "hora," Latin for "hour."

  11. Leonard: A Germanic name from "leo," meaning "lion," and "hard," meaning "brave or hardy."

  12. Percival: Possibly derived from the Old French "perce val," meaning "pierce the valley."

  13. Reginald: From the Germanic elements "ragin," meaning "advice," and "wald," meaning "rule."

  14. Stanley: From an Old English place name meaning "stone clearing," from the elements "stan," meaning "stone," and "leah," meaning "clearing."

  15. Victor: From the Latin "victor," meaning "conqueror."

  16. Walter: Derived from the Old German "walthari," composed of "wald," meaning "rule," and "heri," meaning "warrior."

  17. Winston: From an English place name derived from "wine," meaning "friend," and "tūn," meaning "enclosure, yard, town."

  18. Wilfred: An English name derived from the Old English "wil," meaning "will, desire" and "friþ," meaning "peace."

  19. Oswald: Derived from the Old English elements "os," meaning "god," and "weald," meaning "power or ruler."

Names for girls:

  1. Agatha: From the Greek "ἀγαθός (agathos)," meaning "good."

  2. Beatrice: Italian form of Beatrix, which means "she who makes happy" or "blessed" in Latin.

  3. Constance: Derived from the Latin "constans," meaning "constant, steadfast."

  4. Doris: Doris is derived from Greek meaning "Dorian woman." The Dorians were an ancient Greek tribe, and Doris was a region in central Greece.

  5. Edith: From Old English "Eadgyð," a compound of "ead," meaning "wealth, fortune," and "gyð," meaning "war."

  6. Florence: Derived from Latin "florens," meaning "prosperous, flourishing."

  7. Gertrude: Derived from the Germanic elements "ger," meaning "spear," and "þrúð," meaning "strength."

  8. Hilda: Derived from the Old Norse "Hildr," meaning "battle."

  9. Ivy: From the name of the plant, which is derived from Old English "ifig." It's traditionally a symbol of fidelity.

  10. Mabel: Originally a diminutive form of Amabel, a medieval French name derived from the Latin "amabilis," meaning "lovable."

  11. Margaret: Derived from the Greek "margarítes," meaning "pearl."

  12. Mildred: From the Old English "mildþryð," a compound of "mild," meaning "mild, gentle," and "þryð," meaning "strength."

  13. Nellie: Originally a diminutive form of names like Eleanor (which is of Greek origin and means "shining light" or "sun ray") and Helen (of similar origin and meaning). Some say it originates from the Occitan phrase "alíenor" meaning "another Aenor," referring to the mother of Eleanor of Aquitaine, while others link it to the Greek "eleos" meaning "compassion."

  14. Olive: From the olive tree, which is a symbol of peace and fruitfulness in various cultures. It's derived from Latin "oliva."

  15. Phyllis: Derived from Greek "Φυλλίς (Phyllis)," which is from "φύλλον (phyllon)," meaning "leaf."

  16. Rosalind: From Old Germanic elements "hros," meaning "horse," and "linde," meaning "soft, tender." It was coined as a name by Edmund Spenser in his poetry and is often associated with "beautiful rose" due to folk etymology.

  17. Sybil: From Greek "Σίβυλλα (Sibylla)," meaning "prophetess, sibyl." In Greek and Roman legend, the sibyls were female prophets who practiced at different holy sites.

  18. Vera: From Russian "Вера (Vera)," meaning "faith," but also closely associated with the Latin "verus," meaning "true."

  19. Winifred: Possibly from Welsh "Gwenfrewi" ("gwen," meaning "white, fair, blessed," and "frewi," meaning "reconciliation, peace").

  20. Ethel: Derived from Old English "æðel," meaning "noble."

What is a rare British name?

If you want your child to stand out on the playground, a unique British name with a touch of classic charm will certainly do the trick.


Explore these uncommon but captivating British names:


Names for boys:

  1. Alistair: Scottish variant of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."

  2. Barnaby: An English form of Barnabas, a Greek name meaning "son of consolation."

  3. Crispin: Means "curly-haired" in Latin. Saint Crispin is the patron saint of shoemakers.

  4. Digby: An Old Norse name meaning "settlement by the ditch."

  5. Eamon: An Anglicized form of Éamonn, the Irish form of Edmund, meaning "rich protection."

  6. Fergus: Of Gaelic origin, meaning "man of vigor."

  7. Gilbert: Derived from the Germanic elements "gisil," meaning "pledge," and "beraht," meaning "bright."

  8. Ivor: Derived from the Old Norse name Ívarr, meaning "yew bow."

  9. Leopold: Of German origin, this name means "bold people."

  10. Quentin: Latin name meaning "the fifth."

Names for girls:

  1. Araminta: An invented name, thought to have been derived from Aminta, a Greek name meaning "defender."

  2. Blythe: Old English name meaning "happy, carefree."

  3. Cressida: Derived from the Greek "χρυσηδονα (Chrysēdona)" which means "gold."

  4. Elspeth: Scottish form of Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath."

  5. Imogen: A name created by Shakespeare, possibly based on the name Innogen which means "maiden" in Irish Gaelic.

  6. Jocasta: Latinized form of the Greek name "Ἰοκάστη (Iokaste)." In Greek myth, Jocasta was the mother of Oedipus.

  7. Lettice: Medieval English form of Latin Laetitia, meaning "joy."

  8. Ottilie: Derived from the German name Odilia, meaning "fatherland" or "prosperity."

  9. Romilly: Originally a surname derived from a place in France.

  10. Theodora: Feminine form of Theodore, meaning "gift of God" in Greek.

What are unique names in England?

Let's delve into some less common British names, each boasting unique meanings and intriguing origins.


Whether drawn from literature, nature, or historical figures, these names are rich in powerful symbolism:


Boy names:

  1. Ansel: German origin, means "God's protection."

  2. Beckett: An English surname meaning "bee cottage."

  3. Caelan: Gaelic origin, meaning "slender."

  4. Draven: Of literary origin, it means "of the raven."

  5. Elwood: Of Old English origin, it means "elder tree forest."

  6. Fenwick: An English name, meaning "marsh farm."

  7. Garrick: An English name meaning "spear power."

  8. Jago: A Cornish form of James, meaning "supplanter."

  9. Keats: From an English surname, inspired by the poet John Keats.

  10. Lysander: Greek origin, meaning "liberator." It is also a character from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Female names:

  1. Arwen: Of literary origin from J.R.R. Tolkien's works, meaning "noble maiden."

  2. Briony: An English name meaning "vine."

  3. Cressida: A name of Greek origin, featured in Shakespeare's play "Troilus and Cressida."

  4. Delphi: Greek origin, associated with the ancient Delphic oracle.

  5. Elysia: A name of Latin origin, meaning "blissful."

  6. Isolde: Of Celtic origin, known from the tragic love story of "Tristan and Isolde."

  7. Jocasta: Greek origin, she was the mother of Oedipus in Greek mythology.

  8. Orlaith: Of Irish origin, it means "golden princess."

  9. Tamsin: An English contraction of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas.

  10. Waverly: An English name meaning "quaking aspen."

What is the most beautiful British name?

Some top English names are deservedly regarded as exceptionally beautiful, either due to their splendid meanings and sounds, their historical significance, or everything in between.

Let's delve deeper into some of these names:


British baby boy names:

  1. Alistair: This Scottish variant of Alexander means "defender of the people."

  2. Benedict: A Latin name meaning "blessed," widely used in England.

  3. Leopold: This is a German name popular in Britain meaning "bold people."

  4. Percival: This Old French name means "pierce the valley." It was popularized in England by Arthurian legend.

  5. Sebastian: Of Greek origin, this name means "venerable" or "revered," and it is widely used in the UK.

British girl names:

  1. Arabella: An elegant Latin name that means "yielding to prayer." It has seen periodic surges in popularity in Britain.

  2. Genevieve: Although of French origin, this name meaning "tribe woman" is popular and well-loved in Britain.

  3. Isolde: This Celtic name known from the tragic love story "Tristan and Isolde" has a haunting beauty.

  4. Rosamund: A beautiful Old German name meaning "horse protection." An alternative interpretation links it to "rosa mundi," meaning "rose of the world."

  5. Vivienne: A French name that's popular in Britain, meaning "life."

Final thoughts

British baby names are most definitely dazzling precious stones that held up against the test of time, igniting stupefaction thanks to their glamorous charm - pure gold for parents looking for a refreshingly unique moniker for their cutie.


So, if that’s what you are looking for you’ve just struck gold - our list of the best British baby boy names and their meaning is a goldmine of stand-out names for your little bundle of joy; and, also, make no mistake, our spellbinding collection of the top British baby girl names is even better.

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