Names Categorized "R'n'B singers"

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...

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...

Etymology and Origin Alwin is a Dutch and German given name, representing a contracted form of Adalwin. Adalwin itself derives from the Old German elements adal "noble" and wini "friend", making Alwin's meaning "noble fr...

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...

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...

Ashling is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Aisling, meaning "dream" or "vision." The original name Aisling was coined in the 20th century, drawing on the Irish word for a poetic vision or daydream, especially one wi...

Beryl is a feminine given name derived from the English word for the clear or pale green precious stone, ultimately from Sanskrit. The gemstone beryl ( BERR-əl) is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminium silicate, with...

Betty is a classic feminine given name of English origin. Predominantly recognized as a diminutive of Elizabeth, it has also been historically used as a standalone given name or a pet form of Bethany and, in Latin Americ...

Beverley is an English feminine given name, a variant of Beverly, which itself originated as a surname before becoming a given name. The surname Beverly is derived from the estate and town name Beverley in the East Ridin...

Beyoncé is a feminine given name popularized by the iconic American singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (born 1981). The name derives from her mother's maiden name, originally Beyincé, a surname of Louisiana Creole origin like...

Brandy is a feminine given name derived directly from the English vocabulary word brandy, the name of the alcoholic drink. The drink's name ultimately comes from Dutch brandewijn, meaning 'burnt wine,' a reference to the...

Brenda is a feminine given name in the English language, originating from the Old Norse male name Brandr, meaning "fire, torch, sword." This name was brought to Britain by Viking settlers during the Middle Ages, where it...

Etymology and OriginsBrittani is a modern variant of the name Brittany, which derives from the region of Brittany in northwestern France. Brittany was named for the Britons, Celtic people who settled there after the fall...

Brittany is a feminine given name derived from the name of the region of Brittany in northwest France, known in French as Bretagne. The region itself was named for the Britons, Celtic people who migrated from Great Brita...

Candi is a feminine given name in English, serving as a diminutive and variant spelling of Candy. Both are ultimately derived from Candace, a name with deep historical and biblical roots.EtymologyThe name traces back to...

Casandra is a Spanish and Romanian form of Cassandra, a name of Greek origin with a rich mythological and literary history. While Cassandra is universally recognized from classical mythology, Casandra represents a lingui...

Cassie is a feminine given name of English origin, typically used as a Diminutive of Cassandra and other names beginning with Cass, such as Cassidy or Cassandrea. As a standalone name, Cassie has gained popularity in Eng...

Chanté is a feminine given name primarily used in African American communities. It derives from the French word chanter, meaning "to sing." The spelling Chanté corresponds to the French past participle chanté, meaning "s...

Charisse is a feminine given name of English usage, derived from a French surname of uncertain etymology. The name gained prominence due to the fame of American actress and dancer Cyd Charisse (1921–2008), whose stage su...

Chloe is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "green shoot" (from Greek χλόη, referring to new plant growth in spring). It was used as an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fer...

Christelle is a French feminine given name, functioning as a diminutive of Christine. While Christine itself derives from the Latin Christina, ultimately from Greek Christos meaning "anointed one," the suffix -elle in Fr...

Chuck is a masculine given name and a common diminutive of Charles. It originated in the United States in the early 20th century as a friendly, informal short form of Charles, similar to other nicknames like Charlie or C...

Ciara 2 is a variant of Sierra, which derives from the Spanish word for "mountain range," specifically one with jagged peaks. This feminine name has been used in English-speaking countries, and its popularity may have be...

Claudine is a French diminutive of Claude, itself derived from the ancient Roman name Claudius. The suffix -ine imparts a feminine and affectionate nuance, making it a distinctly French elaboration that distinguishes the...

D'Angelo is a variant of DeAngelo. Like DeAngelo, D'Angelo combines the prefix De (a shortened form of the Italian preposition di, meaning 'of') with Angelo, an Italian form of the Latin Angelus. Ultimately, the name tra...

Davina is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, serving as the feminine form of David. The name David itself comes from the Hebrew Dawiḏ, which is derived from doḏ meaning "beloved" or "uncle." As a feminine counterp...

Deborah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה (Devora), meaning "bee". The name is borne by two significant figures in the Old Testament, contributing to its enduring religious and cul...

Deniece is a distinctly modern English name created as a variation of Denise, ultimately tracing its roots back through medieval French to the ancient Greek name Dionysius, meaning 'of Dionysus'. This variant spelling, w...

Deon is a given name predominantly used in English-speaking and African American communities. It is a variant of Dion, which itself derives from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning "of Zeus," from the element Dios (genitiv...

Devante is a modern African American invented name, formed from the phonetic elements da, von and tay. It is most famously associated with stage name DeVanté Swing (born Donald DeGrate Jr., 1969), a singer and member of...

Diamond is a feminine given name taken directly from the English word diamond, the clear, colourless precious stone that serves as the traditional birthstone of April. The word itself traces back through Late Latin diama...

Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...

Dina is a feminine name with multiple origins. As a short form, it derives from names ending in -dina, such as Bernardina Ondina. In Dutch, English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, Dina functions as a diminutive or ind...

Donna is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word donna meaning "lady" or "woman." In classical Italian, it carried the connotation of "lady of the home" or "mistress," and was used as a tit...

Etymology and OriginDonny is a familiar form (hypocorism) of the masculine given name Donald. Donald itself derives from the Scottish Gaelic Dòmhnall, which means "ruler of the world," originating from the Old Irish elem...

Egbert is a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English elements ecg ("edge, blade") and beorht ("bright"), meaning "bright edge." The name was borne by several early medieval English kings a...

Ella 1 is a Norman name, originally a short form of Germanic names that contain the element alles meaning "other" (from Proto-Germanic *aljaz). Introduced to England by the Normans, it was in use until the 14th century b...

Erykah is a modern English feminine given name, primarily a spelling variant of Erica and Erika. The name Erica is the feminine form of Eric, which itself derives from the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of the elements ei me...

Estelle is a female given name with Occitan and French origins, meaning "star." Derived from the Latin word stella (star), it entered the name pool through Old French. The name is a French form of the Occitan Estela, its...

Etta is an English given name that originated as a short form of Henrietta and other names ending with -etta, such as Antonietta. Its use as a diminutive became established in the 19th century, following a fashion for cl...

Faye is a feminine given name in English usage, primarily considered a variant of Fay. It shares the same roots, deriving from the Middle English word faie meaning “fairy” or “enchanted,” which can be traced through Old...

Gwen is a Welsh feminine given name meaning "white, holy" or "blessed", derived from the Welsh word gwen, the feminine form of gwyn. It is commonly used as a short form of longer names containing the Gwen element, such a...

Halle is a feminine given name that owes its modern usage primarily to the American actress Halle Berry (born 1966). Her name was taken from the Halle Halle department store in Cleveland, Ohio, where she was born. The st...

Irma is a female given name with multiple origins and widespread usage across Europe and the United States. In the Germanic linguistic tradition, it originated as a short form of names beginning with the Old German eleme...

Jaclyn is a feminine given name, primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a contracted variant of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques, which itself derives from James, ultimately tracing back to th...

Janelle is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a diminutive of Jane, the medieval English form of the Old French Jehanne, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), meaning “God is merc...

Janet is a feminine given name that originated as a medieval diminutive of Jane. Jane itself is the medieval English form of Jehanne, the Old French feminine form of Iohannes, ultimately derived from John, meaning "God i...

Jewell is a given name of English origin, used for both males and females. As mentioned, it is a variant of the name Jewel, which has two origins: from the English word jewel (a precious stone) and from the surname Jewel...

Joi is a variant of the English name Joy. While Joy itself became popular in the late 19th century, Joi emerged as a streamlined spelling alternative, particularly in the 20th century. The name shares the meaning of joy,...

Jorja is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Georgia, the Latinate feminine form of George. The name George ultimately derives from the Greek name Γεώργιος (Georgios), meaning "farmer" or "earthworker,"...

Judy is a diminutive of Judith, most commonly used as a given name in English-speaking countries. The root name Judith derives from the Hebrew name Yehuḏiṯ, meaning "Jewish woman" or "woman from Judah," and ultimately st...

Justin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the anglicized form of the Late Roman name Iustinus, which itself derives from Justus, a Latin cognomen meaning "just" or "righteous." The name is a direct continua...

Justine is a feminine given name commonly used in English and French. It is the French form of Justina, which itself derives from the Latin masculine name Iustinus. The root lies in Justus, a Latin word meaning just or f...

Etymology and OriginsKaryn is an English variant of the name Karen, which itself is a Danish short form of Katherine. The ultimate origin of Katherine is debated; it likely derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikater...

Kehlani is a given name that originated as a modern spelling variant of Kailani or Kalani, names of Hawaiian origin. The Hawaiian elements kai meaning "ocean, sea" and lani meaning "sky, heaven" combine to evoke a natura...

Keisha is a female given name that emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly within African American communities. Its exact origin is uncertain: it may be a creative invention or, more likely, a variant of Keziah, a...

Kelly is a unisex given name of English and Irish origin, developed as an Anglicized form of the Irish given name Ceallach or the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh which means "descendant of Ceallach". The meaning of the persona...

Kittie is an English feminine name, primarily used as a diminutive or affectionate form of Katherine. While similar shortenings like Katie or Kat are extremely common, Kittie offers a unique, slightly old-fashioned varia...

LaDonna is an English-language feminine given name commonly found among African Americans. It is a modern coinage combining the popular prefix la with the name Donna, which itself means "lady" in Italian. Etymology and O...

LaToya is a distinctive feminine name predominantly used within African American communities. It represents a combination of the popular prefix la with the name Toya, reflecting a common pattern in African American namin...