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English Names with International Style

English names have traveled to non-English speaking cultures in recent years, moving up the popularity lists in several European countries including France, Germany, and Sweden. Note that when we say English names, we may include names that technically have their origins in other cultures but that have enjoyed widespread use in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and other English-speaking locales for decades. The traditional English names enjoying new international popularity and style include the following selections.

Thea

Meaning: goddess, godly

Origin:Greek
37
Elliot

Meaning: Jehovah is God

Origin:Anglicization of Elijah or Elias
62
Vera

Meaning: faith

Origin:Russian
139
Tess

Meaning: to harvest

Origin:English, diminutive of Theresa
327
Lara

Meaning: citadel

Origin:Russian, diminutive of Larissa or Larisa
453
Zoe

Meaning: life

Origin:Greek
469
Levi

Meaning: joined, attached

Origin:Hebrew
71
Theo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore
36
Leo

Meaning: lion

Origin:Latin
48
Isaac

Meaning: laughter

Origin:Hebrew
60
Liam

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Irish short form of William
200
Elias

Meaning: Yahweh is God

Origin:Greek variation of Elijah, Hebrew
132
Alfred

Meaning: wise counselor; elf counsel

Origin:English
178
Sam

Meaning: told by God

Origin:English, diminutive of Samuel
593
Harry

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry
294
Julian

Meaning: youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father

Origin:English from Latin, variation of Julius
157
Lisa

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Italian
928
Leah

Meaning: weary

Origin:Hebrew
286
Lauren

Meaning: from Laurentum or bay laurel

Origin:English from Latin
932
Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Origin:Hebrew
149