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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.

Jesse

Meaning: gift

Origin:Hebrew
264
Lilly

Meaning: lily

Origin:English flower name
997
Jonas

Meaning: dove

Origin:Greek variation of Jonah
479
Tim The name Tim is of Greek origin and is often...
Origin:Greek, diminutive of Timothy
2201
Tom

Meaning: twin

Origin:Diminutive of Thomas
899
Lynn

Meaning: lake

Origin:Diminutive of Linda or Welsh
1672
Mia

Meaning: mine or bitter

Origin:Italian word name or Scandinavian short form of Maria
94
Hannah

Meaning: grace

Origin:Hebrew
177
Charlie

Meaning: free man

Origin:English, diminutive of Charles
179
Max

Meaning: greatest

Origin:English and German diminutive of Maximilian or Maxwell
105
James

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:English variation of Jacob, Hebrew
33
Clara

Meaning: bright, clear

Origin:Latin
20
Charlotte

Meaning: free man

Origin:French, feminine diminutive of Charles
21
Alice

Meaning: noble

Origin:German
7
Olivia

Meaning: olive tree

Origin:Latin
49
Nora

Meaning: light

Origin:Irish, diminutive of Honora, or Greek
29
Stella

Meaning: star

Origin:Latin
72
Ella

Meaning: all, completely; fairy maiden

Origin:German; English
85
Eva

Meaning: life

Origin:Latin form of Eve, Hebrew
97
Ellie

Meaning: bright shining one

Origin:English, diminutive of Eleanor and Ellen
121