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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.

Anna

Meaning: grace

Origin:Variation of Hannah, Hebrew
106
Oliver

Meaning: olive tree

Origin:Latin
7
Emma

Meaning: universal

Origin:German
102
Julia

Meaning: youthful or sky father

Origin:Latin
133
Sophie

Meaning: wisdom

Origin:French variation of Sophia
91
Sarah

Meaning: princess

Origin:Hebrew
345
Noah

Meaning: rest, repose

Origin:Hebrew
45
Jacob

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Hebrew
137
William

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:German
128
Thomas

Meaning: twin

Origin:Aramaic
59
Adam

Meaning: son of the red earth

Origin:Hebrew
154
Alexander

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Greek
42
Henry

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:German
40
Felix

Meaning: happy, fortunate

Origin:Latin
6
Sebastian

Meaning: person from ancient city of Sebastia

Origin:Latin from Greek
18
Lucas

Meaning: man from Lucania

Origin:Latin form of Luke
58
Oscar

Meaning: God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior

Origin:English or Irish
12
Louis

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:German and French
39
Paul

Meaning: small

Origin:Latin
265
Ben

Meaning: son of

Origin:Hebrew
653