British baby names

234 baby names from United Kingdom, each with its meaning. Open a name for its origin and similar names.

234 names

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

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  • Edith – Prosperous in war
  • Edmund – Rich protector
  • Edward – Wealthy guardian
  • Eleanor – Shining light
  • Eleni – Bright, shining light
  • Elias – My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
  • Elijah – My God is Yahweh
  • Elizabeth – Pledged to God
  • Ella – Light, beautiful fairy
  • Elliot – The Lord is my God
  • Ellis – The Lord is my God; benevolent
  • Ellison – Son of elias
  • Elsie – Pledged to God
  • Emma – Universal
  • Emmanuel – God is with us
  • Eric – Eternal ruler
  • Esme – Esteemed, loved
  • Ethan – Strong, firm
  • Evelyn – Wished for child
  • Ewan – Born of the yew tree, youth
  • Ezra – Helper, Aid

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  • Laura – Laurel
  • Lennox – Elm grove
  • Levi – Joined, attached, united in harmony
  • Liam – Resolute protector
  • Lily – Lily flower
  • Linda – Pretty, soft
  • Linus – Flax
  • Lorne – Fox, place name
  • Lucas – Bringer of light, luminous

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  • Nataliya – Born at Christmas
  • Neha – Love, rain
  • Nicole – Victory of the people, people's triumph
  • Nikola – Victory of the people
  • Nikolay – Victory of the people
  • Nikos – Victory of the people
  • Nina – Little girl, dream
  • Noah – Rest, comfort
  • Nusrat – Victory, help

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  • Sadaf – Pearl shell
  • Sadia – Lucky, fortunate
  • Sam – Heard by God; told by God (short for Samuel or Samantha)
  • Samuel – Heard by God, asked of God
  • Sandra – Defender of mankind
  • Sanjay – Victorious
  • Sarah – Princess
  • Sergiu – Servant, attendant
  • Shiv – Auspicious
  • Sonu – Gold, dear one
  • Sophie – Wisdom, wise woman
  • Stanley – Stony meadow
  • Stefan – Crown, garland
  • Steffan – Crown, wreath
  • Struan – Stream
  • Sunil – Dark blue
  • Sylvie – From the forest; woodland spirit (French form of Silvia)

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  • Yuki – Snow, happiness

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  • Zain – Beauty, Grace
  • Zara – Blossom, radiance
  • Zia – Light

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