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English names - Baby names with the origin English

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Seiwell Likely 'sea spring' or 'dweller by a spring/stream near the sea' (topographic) English Boy
Sekay Possibly from Shona 'Sekai' meaning 'laugh' or 'be joyful', or an anglicized form of Japanese 'Sekai' meaning 'world'; may also be a modern invented name without a traditional meaning. English, Japanese, Shona Girl
Sekaya Joyful; likely derived from the Shona name Sekai meaning "be happy" or "rejoice" English Girl
Selbee From the place called Selby - 'willow farm' or 'settlement by the willow' English Unisex
Selbey From an English place name meaning 'farmstead with a hall' (also interpreted as 'willow farm') English Unisex
Selbi Willow farm/settlement; modern given-name formation related to 'Sel' + '-bi' English Girl
Selbie From the place name Selby - 'willow settlement' or 'willow farm' English Unisex
Seldin Surname-turned given name; likely locational ('from a sallow/valley settlement') or an Anglicized Jewish family name - no specific established given-name meaning English Boy
Seldon Dweller in the willow valley English Boy
Seldun Rare or solitary hill / seldom-used fort English Boy
Seldyn No established historical meaning; probably coined from elements like 'Sel-' (house/hall or a personal root) and '-dyn' (a dynamic/modern suffix), suggesting a sense of 'house leader' or 'of the hall' (speculative) English Unisex
Seleby From the town of Selby - 'willow farm' or 'settlement by the willows' English Boy
Selee Possibly 'moon' (if linked to Selene) or 'rock' (if linked to Sela); generally treated as a poetic/invented given name English Girl
Seleigh Modern invented name, generally interpreted as related to "Leigh" meaning "meadow/clearing" (occasionally read as "sea meadow" if influenced by "Se-/Sea-"). English Girl
Selesta Heavenly; of the heavens English, Latin, Spanish Girl
Selesteanah Heavenly; celestial English Girl
Selicia Possibly 'fortunate' (from Latin felix/felicia) or 'of the moon' (from Greek Selene); often interpreted as a pleasant modern name meaning 'fortunate/beautiful'. English Girl
Selilyn Blend of 'Selene' (moon) and 'Lynn' (lake/pond) - roughly 'moon lake' or 'beautiful moon' English Girl
Selisa No established traditional meaning; possibly associated with 'Melissa' (honeybee) or 'Selene' (moon) depending on influence. English Girl
Sellie Diminutive/affectionate form; meaning depends on the root name - commonly 'moon' (from Selene/Selina) or 'princess' (from Sarah/Sally) English Girl
Selosiah Likely 'rock of the Lord' or 'Yahweh is my rock' (from Hebrew sela 'rock' + -siah/-iah referencing Yahweh) English Boy
Selton Hall settlement English, Old English Boy
Selvyn Likely 'man's friend' or 'friend of the hall' (from Selwyn/Selvin); sometimes associated with 'of the woods' if linked to Sylvan/Silvanus. English Boy
Selway Dweller by a sallow/willow-lined way or settlement English Unisex
Selwin Friend of the hall; man of the hall English Boy
Selwine Friend of the hall English, Germanic Boy
Selwinn Friend of the hall / hall friend English Boy
Selwynn Friend of the hall English Boy
Selyn Likely 'moon' (if from Selene) or 'holly' (if from Welsh); generally carries lunar/nature connotations English Girl
Selynn Interpretive modern name - often associated with 'moon' (via Selene) or with peaceful/pleasant qualities (via Serena/lynn); meaning is largely stylistic English Girl
Selyssa Modern coinage; commonly interpreted as 'sweet' or 'honey-like' (from Melissa) or 'moonlike/heavenly' (from Selena/Celeste). English Girl
Semantha Heard by God / God has heard English Girl
Semy Derived from Hebrew roots meaning 'heard' or 'God has heard'; used as a diminutive/variant of names like Semyon (Simon) or Samuel. Dutch, English, Russian Boy
Sennet Originally a word for a trumpet flourish or fanfare; as a given name it typically reflects a surname association English Unisex
Sennit Braided cord; plaited rope English Unisex
Sennyn Likely 'little old one' or 'wise/ancient' (derived from Celtic 'sen' = old). Celtic, Cornish, English, Scottish Unisex
Sennyt A modern diminutive-style name; generally taken to mean a fresh, bright or youthful name - often interpreted as 'little Senna' or a charming invented name English Unisex
Sephire Derived from 'sapphire' - a deep-blue gemstone symbolizing wisdom, sincerity, and protection; may also echo the Kabbalistic term 'Sephira' (emanation). English Girl
Sephrina Modern elaboration; often associated with 'sapphire/brightness' or inspired by Seraphina ('fiery') English Girl
Sephyr West wind; gentle breeze English Unisex
Septh Seventh; related to the number seven or born in September English Unisex
Sequora Likely an invented variant of Sequoia - evokes the sequoia tree and connotes strength, longevity, and majesty; indirectly honors Sequoyah English Girl
Sera-Jane Combines Sera (linked to Sarah: 'princess' or interpreted as 'serene') and Jane ('God is gracious') - overall: 'princess/grace of God' or 'serene grace'. English, French, Hebrew Girl
SeraJayne A blended name combining 'Sera' (princess/serene) and 'Jayne' (God is gracious) - roughly 'gracious princess' or 'serene grace'. English Girl
Seralyn A modern blended name often taken to mean 'serene' or 'princess' with the familiar -lyn ending (occasionally linked to 'seraph' or 'evening' roots). English Girl
Seraphynah Fiery, ardent; angelic - 'burning ones' (seraphim) English, Italian Girl
Sereliah Likely a modern blend meaning 'serene/peaceful' combined with a theophoric element, roughly 'serene one of God' or 'serene God' English Girl
Serelya Calm, tranquil; 'little serene one' English Girl
Serepta Smelting place; place of refining English, Hebrew, Latin Girl
Sergeant Originally 'servant' or 'one who serves'; later a military rank (non-commissioned officer). English Boy

English name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada for every English-origin name in our dataset.

19,985
Names in this origin
351
With data in 2025
7,999
Births 2025
1,200,510
Peak year 2015