Names Categorized "black history"

Aaliyah is a feminine given name that gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world through the American singer Aaliyah Haughton (1979–2001), known mononymously as Aaliyah. The name is a variant of the Arabi...

Aaron is a name of profound biblical significance, borne by the elder brother of Moses in the Old Testament. The name's etymology is uncertain; while it is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin, Hebrew derivations have...

Addie is a unisex given name, nickname, and surname of English origin. It is primarily used as a diminutive of names such as Adelaide, Adeline, and Addison, as well as other names containing the same sound. The name has...

Adelaide is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "nobleness, nobility." It derives from the Old High German name Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal "noble" and the suffix heit "kind, sort, type." The...

Adelbert is a German and Dutch variant of Adalbert, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Albert. The name is composed of the elements adal meaning "noble" and beraht meaning "bright", giving the overall meaning "nob...

Adelia is an elaborated form of Adela, a name with deep roots in Germanic nobility. The name Adela itself originated as a short form of names beginning with the Old German element adal meaning "noble" (from Proto-Germani...

Adella is a feminine given name of English origin, considered a variant of Adela. The name Adela itself derives from the Old German element adal meaning "noble" (from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). As a variant, Adella shares...

Agrippa is a Roman cognomen or praenomen with an uncertain etymology, used by notable figures in antiquity and appearing in the New Testament. Its meaning is obscure; proposed origins include a derivation from a combinat...

Aileen is an Irish feminine given name, primarily used in English, Irish, and Scottish contexts. It is a variant of Eileen, which in turn is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Eibhlín. The lineage extends further back:...

Al is a common English short form or nickname for Albert and other names beginning with Al, such as Alfred, Alexander, Alan, Alvin, and many others. Deriving from the Germanic name Adalbert (the root of Albert), which is...

Etymology and Meaning Alberta is the feminine form of Albert, which itself derives from the Germanic name Adalbert, meaning "noble and bright" (from elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright"). The name was popularized in...

Aldwin is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German elements alt "old" and wini "friend". It is a cognate of Old English Ealdwine, which combines the elements eald ("old") and wine ("friend")...

Alfred is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, which combines the elements ælf ("elf") and ræd ("counsel, advice")—thus meaning "elf counsel." The name is a rare survival fr...

Alfreda is the feminine form of Alfred, used primarily in English, German, Italian, and Polish.Etymology and BackgroundThe name ultimately derives from Old English Ælfræd, composed of the elements ælf meaning "elf" and r...

Alice is a feminine given name with a rich history spanning multiple European languages. It originated from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself derived from the Germanic name Adelheidis (mode...

EtymologyAlicia is a feminine given name used primarily in English, French, Spanish, and Swedish-speaking countries. It is a Latinized form of Alice, which itself originates from the Old French name Aalis, a short form o...

Althea is an English female given name derived from the Greek name Ἀλθαία (Althaia), which may be related to the Greek word ἄλθος (althos) meaning "healing". In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager. Accordi...

Alvin is a male given name used in English and Swedish, among other cultures. It originated as a medieval form of several Old English names, primarily Ælfwine, Æðelwine, and Ealdwine. The name was revived in the 19th cen...

Etymology and OriginAlyce is a feminine given name and a variant of Alice. Alice itself derives from the Old French Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide),...

Amber is a feminine name derived directly from the English word for the gemstone, which is itself fossilized tree resin, or for the orange-yellow color reminiscent of the stone. The word “amber” ultimately traces a long...

Andromeda is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἀνδρομέδα (Andromeda), meaning “ruler of men.” The name is composed of the elements ἀνήρ (aner), meaning “man” (genitive ἀνδρός), and either μέδομαι (medomai), “t...

Angie is a diminutive of Angela and other names beginning with Ang, such as Angelina, Angus, or Angelo. Its usage as a standalone given name in English-speaking countries was notably boosted by the 1973 Rolling Stones so...

Anita is a feminine given name used across numerous cultures, including Spanish, Portuguese, Croatian, Slovene, English, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, and many other languages. It originated as a diminutive of Ana, a form...

Etymology and OriginsAnnie is a diminutive of Anne 1, the French form of Anna. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah (meaning "grace" or "favor"), Annie emerged as a nickname for Anne and its variants, including...

Antonio is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Antonius (see Anthony). The root name is likely of Etruscan origin, though its exact meaning is uncertain. Antonio has been a common n...

Aquilina is a feminine given name with Latin origins, ultimately derived from the Roman cognomen Aquila, meaning "eagle." It is the feminine form of Aquilinus, a Roman cognomen that also traces back to Aquila. The name i...

Araminta is an English feminine given name whose precise meaning is unknown, though it is thought to be linked to the plant Amaranth. The name first appears in William Congreve's comedy The Old Bachelor, first performed...

Aretha is a feminine given name of Greek origin, possibly derived from ἀρετή (arete), the Greek word for "virtue". The name was virtually unknown before the mid-20th century, but it was dramatically popularized by the ic...

EtymologyArlie is a diminutive of Arline and other names beginning with Arl. The name Arline is of unknown meaning, possibly invented by Michael William Balfe for the main character in his opera The Bohemian Girl (1843)....

Arnaldo is the Italian and Portuguese form of Arnold, a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and walt "power, authority".Etymology and Historical ContextThe name Arnold was introduce...

Arsenio is the Spanish and Italian form of Arsenios, deriving from the Greek name Arsenios, which in turn comes from the Greek word arsen meaning "virile" or "masculine". The name has a strong historical and religious ba...

Arthur is a masculine given name of uncertain etymology. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. The name is used across many European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English,...

Ashanti is a name derived from the ethnonym of the Ashanti people of Ghana, who are a subgroup of the Akan ethnic group. In the Twi language, the name possibly means "warlike," reflecting the historical reputation of the...

Audley is an English given name derived from a surname of habitational origin. The surname originated from a place name combining the Old English personal name Ealdgyð (meaning "old battle") with lēah ("woodland clearing...

Audrey is a feminine given name of English and French origin. It is the Anglo-Norman form of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, which is composed of the elements æðel “noble” and þryð “strength”. Thus, the name literally mea...

Aurélia is a feminine given name used in French, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Slovak contexts. In Hungarian and Portuguese, it functions as the direct feminine form of Aurelius, while in French it is a variant of Aurélie....

Autumn is a feminine given name in English, derived from the name of the season between summer and winter. The seasonal name ultimately comes from Latin autumnus, whose etymology is uncertain but may be related to Etrusc...

Barack is a given name of Kenyan origin, most famously borne by former U.S. President Barack Obama (born 1961). The name entered global consciousness through Obama's historic presidency, but its roots trace to the Swahil...

Barbara is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word barbaros (βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign, non-Greek." The word originally mimicked the unintelligible speech of non-Greek peoples (like "bar-bar") and later came...

Bayard is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from Old French baiart meaning "bay coloured," referring to a reddish-brown coat color often for horses. Etymology and Legend The name is most famously associate...

Etymology and OriginsBeatrix is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from Viatrix, the female form of the Late Latin name Viator, meaning "voyager" or "traveller". The spelling was later influenced by the Latin...

Bell is a feminine given name of English origin. It can be either a variant of Belle or derive from an English surname, associated with either Bell 1 (a trade name for a bell-ringer or bell-maker) or Bell 2 (a variant of...

Benedita is the Portuguese feminine form of Benedict. The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Benedictus, meaning "blessed." It has strong Christian connotations, primarily linked to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the...

Bernadine is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Bernardine. It is the feminine form of the masculine Bernard, which derives from the Old German elements bern "bear" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The name...

Bernardine is a French feminine form of Bernardino. The name ultimately traces its roots through the diminutive Bernardino (which itself is a diminutive of Italian and Spanish Bernardo) back to the ancient Germanic eleme...

Bernice is a contracted form of Berenice that appears in the New Testament in the book of Acts, where it belongs to a sister of King Herod Agrippa II. The name is most commonly used in English and appears in English and...

Bessie is a feminine given name, traditionally used as a diminutive form (or hypocorism) of Elizabeth and other names like Beatrice, emerging in the 16th century. Over time, it has also become a name in its own right. Et...

Beth is a feminine given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries. It originated as a short form of Elizabeth, and can also be a nickname for Bethany. The name has a simple, gentle sound and has been widely...

Bettye is a variant of Betty, which itself is a diminutive of Elizabeth. The spelling with an "-ye" ending, rather than the more common "-ie" or "-y", was particularly popular in the American South during the late 19th a...

Beulah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word bə‘ūlāh (בְּעוּלָ֑ה), meaning “married.” In the Old Testament, the name is used metaphorically in Isaiah 62:4 to refer to the land of Israel, which...

Beverly is a unisex given name in English usage, although it is now predominantly feminine. It originates from an English surname that was itself derived from the place name Beverley, a town in the East Riding of Yorkshi...

Biddy is a Diminutive of Bridget, primarily used in English and Irish contexts. The name Bridget itself is the Anglicized form of the Irish Brighid, derived from Old Celtic Brigantī, meaning "the exalted one." In Irish m...

Billie is a unisex given name of primarily English usage, currently more common for girls. It is a spelling variant of Billy, which itself functions as a diminutive of Bill and a feminine form of William. In some cases i...

Blanche is a feminine given name of French origin, derived directly from the French word blanche, meaning "white" or "fair-coloured". The word traces its roots through Late Latin blancus to the Germanic root blankaz, whi...

Booker is an English given name derived from an occupational surname, originally meaning "maker of books" — that is, a bookbinder or a scribe who compiled manuscripts. The surname emerged in medieval England, where the c...

Camilla is a feminine given name with ancient Roman origins. It is the feminine form of the Roman cognomen Camillus, which likely derives from Etruscan and has an uncertain meaning. The name is not directly related to th...

Candace is a given name that originates from a hereditary title used for the queens of Ethiopia, as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible (Acts 8:27). The title appears in Greek as Κανδάκη (Kandake) in the Septuagin...

Carlota is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Charlotte, ultimately derived from the French feminine diminutive of Charles. As a cognate of Charlotte, Carlota shares its etymology: the name Charles comes from the Germanic...

Carlotta is a feminine given name widely used in Italian-speaking regions. It is the Italian form of Charlotte, which itself derives from the French feminine diminutive of Charles. The name thus carries the overarching m...

Carol is a feminine given name in English that originated as a short form of Caroline. Historically, Carol was also a masculine name, derived from the Latin form Carolus, which itself is the Latinization of Charles. Over...