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English names - Baby names with the origin English

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Shannalee Modern compound: Shanna (from Irish Shannon - 'old/wise river' or related to Shane/'God is gracious') + Lee ('clearing, meadow') English, Irish Girl
Shanne From Shannon (a Gaelic river-name often interpreted as 'old/wise river') or, when linked to Shane/Sean, related to 'John' meaning 'God is gracious'; also used as a blend of Shan + Anne. English, Irish Girl
Shannene From the River Shannon; associated with 'wise' or 'old river' (via Shannon) English Girl
Shanniyah Variant of Shani/Shania - commonly understood as 'scarlet/crimson' (Hebrew) or influenced by the Shania meaning 'I'm on my way' (Ojibwe); a modern feminine name English Girl
Shannyn Little old one English, Irish Girl
Shantaya Likely 'peaceful' (from Sanskrit) or 'sung/singer' (from French) English Girl
shantel Associated with 'song' or 'singer' (by popular etymology) English, French Girl
Shantley Song; singer English Girl
Shantrel A modern variant of Chantel/Chantal - ultimately from French Chantal, historically associated with a place name often interpreted as 'stony place' or 'stone' English Girl
Shanycea A modern invented feminine name; likely associated with Hebrew 'Shani' (crimson/scarlet) or influenced by Janice (from Jane, 'God is gracious'). English Girl
Shanyelle A modern blended/invented name without a single traditional meaning; often interpreted via related names (e.g., 'God is gracious' from Janelle/Jane or 'God is my judge' from Danielle) or simply as a stylish personal name. English Girl
Shanylle Modern ornamental name; often associated with 'beautiful' (via Shayna) or related to Shannon (Irish river/name). English Girl
Shanyra Likely invented; often associated with Hebrew 'Shani' ('scarlet') or Yiddish 'Shayna' ('beautiful'), so generally understood as 'beautiful' or 'scarlet'. English Girl
Shaqia Likely "thankful" (from Arabic root sh‑k‑r) or a modern invented name without a traditional meaning English Girl
Shaqueel Handsome, well-formed English Boy
Shar Plain, level land English, Hebrew Girl
Sharalyn A modern combination name often interpreted as 'princess' (from Sarah) or 'fertile plain' (from Sharon), with a diminutive '-lyn' sense - e.g., 'little princess' or 'princess of the plain'. English Girl
Sharanda Modern blended name; loosely related to Sharon ('plain') or influenced by Sandra ('defender') / Chandra ('moon') English Girl
Sharann A blended/variant name; possible meanings include 'fertile plain' (from Sharon) or 'refuge/shelter' (from Sanskrit sharaṇa). English, Hebrew, Sanskrit Girl
Sharanne Probably a feminine form related to 'Sharon' meaning 'fertile plain' or to Sanskrit 'sharan' meaning 'refuge/shelter' English Girl
Sharaye Uncertain/modern coinage; often treated as a feminine name associated with 'princess' if linked to Sarah, or simply a melodic variant of Shari/Sharae. English Girl
sharde A modern/creative name often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'precious' (interpretive rather than historical) English Girl
Share To divide or give part of something; 'one who shares' (connotes generosity and sharing) English Girl
Shareece Probably "beloved" (from Cherise) or "ardent/enthusiastic" (from Welsh Rhys); generally taken to mean beloved/spirited English Girl
Sharelly Beloved, darling (derived from French chérie) English Girl
Sharelynn A modern blended name often understood as 'cherished' or evoking 'from the lake' - essentially a combination of a personal element with the suffix '-lynn'. English Girl
Sharena Modern name - associations with Sharon ('plain') or Sanskrit 'Sharana' ('refuge'); also linked by sound to 'Serena' (calm) English Girl
Sharese Beloved, dear English Girl
Sharicka No single established meaning; probably a modern elaboration of 'Shari' (often associated with Hebrew 'princess') or an invented melodic form English Girl
Sharieh Likely derived from Arabic 'Sharia(h)' meaning 'path' or 'divine law'; alternatively a feminine/diminutive form of Shari (from Sharon/Charlotte) with meanings associated with 'plain' or used as a pet form - exact meaning depends on origin. Arabic, English, Hebrew Girl
Sharin Likely 'sweet' (from Persian Shirin). In other contexts it may be treated as a variant of Sharon, meaning 'a fertile plain'. English, Hebrew, Persian Girl
Sharinda Likely 'beautiful princess' - a blend of Shari ('princess') and Linda ('beautiful'); otherwise a modern invented name English Girl
Sharinne Likely 'from Sharon' (a fertile plain) - a modern elaboration often taken to mean 'little Sharon' or a feminine given name variant English, French Girl
Sharlane Feminine form of Charles - "free man" (often interpreted as "free woman") English Girl
Sharlayna Feminine form related to Charles, meaning 'free (person)' English Girl
Sharlayne Feminine form of Charles, meaning "free man" English, French Girl
Sharlee Feminine form/modern blend of Charles and Lee - 'free person' (from Charles) and/or 'meadow' (from Lee); often interpreted as 'free person of the meadow'. English Girl
Sharleigh Feminine form related to Charles - generally interpreted as "free man" or "free person" English Girl
Sharlenne Feminine form of Charles, meaning "free (person)" or "free woman" English, French Girl
Sharlicia A modern blended name - loosely 'noble' (from Alicia) with influence of 'plain' or 'princess' (from Sharon/Shari). English Girl
Sharlinn Likely derived from Charles meaning "free man" (interpreted as "free woman"); may also reflect a blend with "-linn" (pool/lake) in some usages English Girl
Sharlyce Likely a blended meaning: 'free' (from Charles) + 'clear/bright' (from Clarice) - loosely 'free and bright' English Girl
Sharlynne 'Free man' (from Charles), commonly interpreted as a feminine form meaning 'free woman' English Girl
Sharlyse Generally interpreted as 'free woman' (from Charles) or a blended feminine name combining 'Charles' and 'Lise/Elise'. English, French Girl
Sharmain Charming; associated with charm or (by related names) song English Girl
sharmaine Charming English Girl
Sharman Shelter; cloth-shearer English, Sanskrit Girl
Sharmell Charming; little charm English Girl
Sharmyne Generally 'charming' (from Charmaine); alternatively 'shy' or 'modest' in Persian-derived usage English Girl
Sharni UNKNOWN Australian, English Girl

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