Names Categorized "top 10 in Canada"

Adam is a name of profound historical and religious significance, originating from the Hebrew word adam meaning "man." Its etymology is debated, with possible roots in the Hebrew ʾaḏam ("to be red," referring to skin ton...

Angela is a feminine given name used across multiple languages and cultures, including Dutch, English, German, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovene, and Medieval Latin. It is the feminine form o...

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...

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,...

Ashley is a given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words æsc (ash) and lēah (clearing, meadow), meaning "ash tree clearing." It originally developed as a surname from place names, and its use as a fir...

Ava is a feminine given name of English origin, typically regarded as a variant of Eve, the biblical name meaning 'life' or 'living one'. The name Eve is derived from the Hebrew חַוָּה (Chavvah), which is often interpret...

Avery is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from a surname that itself evolved from the Norman French forms of the Old English names Alberich or Alfred. The name ultimately traces back to the elements ælf mea...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Catherine is a feminine given name used in English and French, and additionally a common variant of Katherine. In French, Catherine is the standard form, while in English both Catherine and Katherine are well‑established...

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...

Christine is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from Christina, which ultimately comes from the Greek word christos meaning “anointed one,” referring to Christ. As such, the name is often interpreted as “foll...

Doreen is a feminine given name that originated in English-speaking countries. It is a combination of Dora and the suffix -een, which is related to the Irish diminutive suffix -ín, often indicating smallness or endearmen...

Douglas is a masculine given name of Scottish and English origin, derived from a Scottish surname that itself originated from the name of a town in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The town was named after the Douglas Water, a tri...

Dylan is a given name of Welsh origin, famously borne by poet Dylan Thomas and musician Bob Dylan. Its etymology is rooted in the Welsh prefix dy meaning "to, toward" and llanw meaning "tide, flow," though it is often in...

Edith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of the elements ead ("wealth, fortune") and guð ("battle"). It is in common usage in English, German, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, and Swedis...

Ella is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen 1 and other names beginning with El. It can also be a short form of names ending in ella.Etymology and OriginsThe name Ella originated as a short form of longer Germanic names like...

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...

Erin is a feminine given name derived from the Hiberno-English word for Éireann, the genitive case of the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland, Éire. It is an Anglicized form that has become a popular first name, particularly i...

Evelyn is a given name with a complex gender journey, originating as an English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline, a Norman diminutive of the Germanic name Ava. When first adopted as a given name in t...

Gordon is a masculine given name in the English language, most common in English and Scottish usage. The name originated as a transferred use of the Scottish surname Gordon, which in turn derives from a place name in Ber...

Harold is an English masculine given name with deep roots in the Germanic language family. It derives from the Old English name Hereweald, composed of the elements here meaning "army" and weald meaning "powerful, mighty"...

Hunter is an English given name derived from an occupational surname for a person who hunts. The surname originated from the Old English word hunta, meaning "hunter." As a first name, Hunter has been used primarily in En...

Isabella is a feminine given name of Italian origin, the Latinate form of Isabel (from which the French Isabelle also derives), which itself is a variant of Elisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning “G...

Isla is a feminine given name traditionally of primarily Scottish usage, derived from Islay, the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is also the name of two Scottish rivers. The root word itself has no k...

Jacob is a classic male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov (יַעֲקֹב). The name was adopted into Greek as Iakob (Ἰακώβ) and later into Latin as Iacob. In the Old Testament, Jacob is a centra...

Jean 2 is a feminine medieval English variant of Jehanne, which is ultimately a form of Jane. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly used in England and Scotland, but its usage in England declined over time. The name wa...

Jennifer is a feminine given name deriving from the Cornish form of the Welsh name Guinevere (Gwenhwyfar in Welsh). The name's meaning is often interpreted as 'the fair one' or 'white wave,' stemming from Proto-Celtic el...

Jordan is a unisex given name and surname of Hebrew origin, derived from the name of the Jordan River that flows between the modern-day countries of Jordan and Israel. The river's Hebrew name, Yardén (יַרְדֵן), comes fro...

EtymologyJulia is a feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Julius. The name likely has Latin origins, possibly connected to the word iulus meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful', or related to...

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...

Kenneth is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin, widely used in English, Scottish, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish contexts. The name is an Anglicized form of two distinct Gaelic personal names: Coinneach (modern Scott...

Kevin is the Anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name Caoimhín, derived from the Old Irish Cóemgein. The name is composed of the elements cóem meaning "dear, beloved, gentle" and gein meaning "birth", combining...

Kimberly is a feminine given name that originated as a variant spelling of Kimberley, itself derived from the city of Kimberley in South Africa. The city was named after Lord Kimberley (1826–1902), whose title referred t...

Kyle is an English-language given name that originated as a transferred use of the Scottish surname Kyle or from place names such as Kyle, Ayrshire, on the southwest coast of Scotland. The name ultimately derives from th...

Liam is a masculine given name that originated as an Irish short form of William. The name William itself derives from the Old Germanic elements willa ('will' or 'resolution') and helma ('helmet'), thus meaning 'helmet o...

Linda is a feminine given name with multiple origins and widespread popularity. Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element lind meaning "soft, flexible, tender" (from Proto-Germanic *linþaz...

Etymology and Origin Lisa is a diminutive and short form of the name Elizabeth, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." While often used independently, Lisa origin...

Logan is a unisex given name of Scottish origin, originally derived from a surname that itself came from a place name in Ayrshire, Scotland. The place name is thought to refer to a location near Auchinleck, and its etymo...

Marilyn is a feminine given name of English origin, created as a combination of Mary and the common name suffix lyn. The name was very rare before the 20th century, but it began to be used increasingly in the 1920s and r...

Etymology and Historical RootsMarjorie is a medieval English variant of Margery, which itself is a medieval form of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." The spelling of Mar...

Mason is a masculine given name (though recently it has been used for either sex), derived from an English occupational surname meaning "stoneworker." The surname itself comes from the Old French word maçon, which traces...

Nathan is a masculine given name with deep biblical roots, derived from the Hebrew verb נָתָן (natan), meaning "he gave." In the original Hebrew, the name is Natan, and it appears in the Old Testament as the name of a pr...

Nicole is a feminine given name that originated as the French feminine form of Nicholas. It has become widely used in English-speaking and other European countries since the middle of the 20th century. A famous contempor...

Noah 1 is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name נֹחַ (Noaḥ), meaning "rest, repose", from the root נוּחַ (nuaḥ). According to the Old Testament, Noah was the builder of the Ark that allowe...

Oliver is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter" or "olive branch bearer." Alternatively, ther...

Olivia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word oliva meaning "olive." The name was popularized by William Shakespeare, who used it for a character in his comedy Twelfth Night (1602). In the play,...

Owen is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Eoghan. The name Owen has been adopted in English-speaking countries, particularly Ireland, where it is a common masculine given name. The origin of the name is debated; it ma...

Shannon is an English given name derived from the name of the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland. The river's Irish name, an tSionainn, is associated with the legendary figure Sionann and is sometimes said to be...

Shirley is a female given name of English origin. It was originally a surname referring to someone from one of the many place names called Shirley in England, such as Shirley in Derbyshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and elsewhe...