Traditional American Names

my father is joy

noble kind, of noble sort

She who is to be loved; worthy of love

Beloved

Manly, brave

Messenger of God, angel

Gracious, full of grace or favor

Grace, favor

Ash tree meadow

Foreign woman, stranger

My God is abundance; consecrated to God

Sword, blazing sword

Free man (originally male) or song (female)

Pure, clear

beloved

Follower of Christ

Follower of Christ

From Mount Cynthus

Bee

bee

divine, heavenly

Lady, mistress of the house

Gift of God

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

Rival; industrious; striving

universal, whole, immense

From the island of Ireland; peace

From France; free one

grace, favor

Shining light, bright one.

Pledged to God

God is gracious

White shadow, white wave, or fair one

God beholds; to see

lord

Woman of Judea; praised

Youthful, downy-bearded

Pure

Pure

Pure

Warrior, bright-headed, or descendant of Ceallach

From the royal fortress meadow

Laurel tree, victory

Beautiful, pretty, soft, tender

pearl

Beloved, bitter

Lady, mistress of the house

bitter, beloved, rebellion, wished-for child