1980s Names

1980s Names — browse our complete collection of 150+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 1–48 of 150 names

1.Aaron

♂ Male

Hebrew

Mountain of strength, exalted, enlightened

Man, earth

Defender of mankind

Noble kind

noble kind, of noble sort

6.Amanda

♀ Female

Latin

She who is to be loved; worthy of love

7.Amber

♀ Female

Arabic, Old French, Latin

Fossilized tree resin, a precious gemstone, often golden-yellow in color.

Beloved

Manly, brave

Man, warrior, brave

Messenger of God, angel

Grace, favor

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing.

14.Antonio

♂ Male

Latin

Priceless, highly praiseworthy

15.April

♀ Female

Latin

to open; the fourth month of the year

Ash tree meadow

Son of the right hand; son of the south

broad meadow

brandy (alcoholic beverage)

broom-covered hill

burnt wine, referring to the alcoholic drink

22.Brett

⚥ Unisex

English (from Old French)

from Brittany, a region in France

high, noble, strong

From Britain or Little Britain

25.Bryan

♂ Male

Celtic (Irish/Breton)

High, noble, or strong

free man

She who entangles men; shining upon mankind

Pure, clear

Warrior, battle, or protector

Free man

Chalk landing place; port of ships

Follower of Christ

Follower of Christ

Bearer of Christ

descendant of Cuidighthigh (Irish: 'helpful')

36.Corey

⚥ Unisex

Irish Gaelic

From the hollow; from the cauldron

37.Courtney

⚥ Unisex

Anglo-Norman French

From the court, or short-nosed

38.Crystal

♀ Female

Greek

Clear, sparkling, ice

From Mount Cynthus

God is my judge

God is my judge

Beloved, darling, friend

Ruler of the people

divine, heavenly

Ruler of the world, proud chief

46.Dustin

♂ Male

Old Norse, Old English

brave warrior; Thor's stone

47.Edward

♂ Male

Old English

Rich guard or prosperous protector

48.Elizabeth

♀ Female

Hebrew

My God is abundance; consecrated to God; God is my oath.

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