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William |
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William is a popular given name of old Germanic origin. It became very popular in the English langua... more.William is a popular given name of old Germanic origin. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. The modern German and Polish equivalent is "Wilhelm." It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." The name's shortened familiar version in English is Bill, Billy, Will or Willie. A common Irish form is Liam. Female forms are Willa, Wilma and Wilhelmina. William is from the Norman language Williame (although Norman French was Latin-based and the proper name is Germanic) and is a cognate from the German Wilhelm, and of Germanic origin: wil = "will or desire"; helm; Old English "helm", "helmet, protection"; thus the Old German name Wilhelm and the Old Norse name Vilhjálmr have the same roots. The name William has today been interpreted to mean protector of the kingdom or realm. The English "William" is taken from the Anglo-Norman language and was transmitted to England after the... |
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Jack |
645 |
The boy's name Jack is pronounced jak. It is of Old English origin. Name based on John (Hebrew) &quo... more.The boy's name Jack is pronounced jak. It is of Old English origin. Name based on John (Hebrew) "God's grace", or Jacques, the French form of Jacob (Hebrew) "he who supplants". The name has a rugged, down-to-earth aura. Jackie is used more for girls than for boys. Actors Jackie Gleason, Jack Nicholson, Jack Black; comedian Jack Benny; exercise guru Jack LaLanne.
Jack has 8 variant forms: Jackie, Jackman, Jacko, Jacky, Jacq, Jacqin, Jak and Jaq.
For more information, see also the related name Jackson.
Baby names that sound like Jack are Jaco and Jock.
Jack is a very common first name for men (#53 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#1852 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census) |
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Lachlan |
600 |
Lachlan and Lachie or Lachy are masculine given names. Lachlan is derived from the Gaelic Lachlann, ... more. Lachlan and Lachie or Lachy are masculine given names. Lachlan is derived from the Gaelic Lachlann, from the earlier Lochlann. The name is said to refer to a migrant from Norway, "the land of the lochs". Pet forms of Lachlan include Lachie and Lockie. A feminine form of the name is Lachina (in Scotland). Recently, Lachlan has been a very common baby name in Australia and New Zealand; ranking within the top ten masculine names registered in several Australian states. In 2008, Lachlan was ranked as the third most popular masculine baby name in New South Wales, with 581 registered that year. The same year, the name was ranked as the sixth most popular masculine baby name in Victoria, with 438 registered. Lachlan James McDougall born 1920, Glasgow, died April 4, 2007, pioneer in Radar during WW2, with the Royal Airforce. Passionate about and expert in the use of Morse code taught Morse and the technicalities of 'ham' radio for many years in Glasgow at the RSGB (Scotland). Excelled in... |
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Cooper |
588 |
The boy's name Cooper is pronounced KOO per. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Cooper ... more. The boy's name Cooper is pronounced KOO per. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Cooper is "barrel maker". May also be the English form of a German surname meaning "coppersmith". Novelist James Fenimore Cooper; actor Gary Cooper. |
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Joshua |
576 |
The boy's name Joshua is pronounced JOSH-yoo-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Joshua i... more.The boy's name Joshua is pronounced JOSH-yoo-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Joshua is "Jehovah is salvation". Short form of Jehoshua. Biblical: Joshua was an attendant and helper to Moses during the Israelites' 40-year trek through the Sinai wilderness. He was appointed by God to lead the Israelites after the death of Moses. Josue is a Spanish form. Painter Joshua Reynolds; director Joshua Logan; actors Josh Lucas, Josh Hartnett.
Joshua has 8 variant forms: Josh, Joshuah, Joss, Josua, Josue, Joushua, Jozua and Yehoshua.
For more information, see also related names Jason, Jesse, Jesus and Zachary.
Baby names that sound like Joshua are Jasha and Josia.
Joshua is a very common first name for men (#38 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#8189 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
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Thomas |
566 |
The boy's name Thomas is pronounced TAH-mas. It is of Aramaic origin, and the meaning of Thomas is &... more.The boy's name Thomas is pronounced TAH-mas. It is of Aramaic origin, and the meaning of Thomas is "twin". Biblical: one of the 12 apostles known as "doubting Thomas" as he has an unusual mixture of pessimism and zealous faith. Some say his full name was Judas Thomas (Judas the Twin), and the nickname distinguished him from Judas Iscariot. The name has been popular since the 12th-century martyr Thomas à Becket. Other saints include Thomas Aquinas and Thomas More. Tomás (toh-MAHS) is a Spanish form. See also Tavish. President Thomas Jefferson; inventor Thomas Edison; actors Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks; dancer Tommy Tune; fashion designer Tom Ford.
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Oliver |
554 |
The boy's name Oliver is pronounced AH-lih-ver. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Oliver is ... more. The boy's name Oliver is pronounced AH-lih-ver. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Oliver is "olive tree". Name of one of Charlemagne's knights in the 12th-century poem "Chanson de Roland". Also possibly from Alfihar (Old German) "host of elves" or Olafr (Old Norse) "ancestor". Biblical: the olive tree is a symbol of fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity. Today "extending an olive branch" traditionally signifies an offer of peace. Literary: the title character in Dickens' "Oliver Twist". Film director Oliver Stone; actor Oliver Platt.
Oliver has 11 variant forms: Noll, Oliverio, Olivero, Olivier, Oliviero, Olivio, Olivor, Olley, Ollie, Olliver and Ollivor.
Baby names that sound like Oliver are Alvert, Alvar, Allvar, Alvern and Elvern.
Oliver is a very common first name for men (#319 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#210 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census) |
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Noah |
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The boy's name Noah is pronounced NOH-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Noah is "p... more.The boy's name Noah is pronounced NOH-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Noah is "peaceful". Also possibly "long-lived", "comforter", or "wanderer". Biblical: the patriarch survivor of the Great Flood who drifted in the ark for 40 days of rain. According to the biblical account, all the world's nations are descended from Noah's three sons. The name has been steadily used since the 17th century. Noe is a Spanish form. Actor Noah Wyle.
Noah has 6 variant forms: Knoa, Noach, Noak, Noe, Noe and Norrie.
Baby names that sound like Noah are Nye and Nealle.
Noah is a very common first name for men (#458 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#6345 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census) |
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Ethan |
505 |
Ethan is a male given name of Hebrew origin that means strong, firm, steadfast and safe. It may also... more.Ethan is a male given name of Hebrew origin that means strong, firm, steadfast and safe. It may also be spelled Eitan or Eytan. Ethan may refer to: |
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Riley |
501 |
The boy's name Riley also used as girl's name Riley, is pronounced RYE-lee. It is of Old English ori... more.The boy's name Riley also used as girl's name Riley, is pronounced RYE-lee. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Riley is "rye clearing". Variant of Ryley. From a different root as the similar-sounding Reilly.
Baby names that sound like Riley are Risley and Roley. Other similar baby names are Kiley, Ridley, Ripley and Wiley.
Riley is a somewhat common first name for men (#669 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#187 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census) |
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