Goodwin is a variant of Godwin. Godwin is an English name, derived from the Old English words “god”, which means
Tag: English names
Croston
Croston is an old English name and is derived from the two words, “cross” which means 'cross' and “tun” which
Boston
Boston is a locational name for people who come from Boston in Lincolnshire. This area was famous for the large
Chauncey
Chauncey is derived from the Old French word “cheaunce” which meant chance. It was a surname initially which later transferred
Phelps
Phelps is derived from Philip. Philip originates in Greek language and means "friend of horses". It has been one of
Chapman
Chapman comes from the Old English word 'ceapmann'. This is made up of two parts, 'ceap' meaning 'barter or bargain'
Pink
Originally the name of a color, mixture of red and white, named after the flowers called pinks. Popularized by the
Gable
Gable is an English name, derived from the Old French word 'gobelier', which in English means 'gobler' and was the
Piper
Piper originates in Old English language and means "playing the pipe". It was derived from a surname given to someone
Jecori
Jecori is a newly invented English name with no particular meaning.
Pitt
Pitt is an English name, derived from the Old English word 'pytt', which means 'pitt or hollow', and was given
Pittman
Pittman is a variant of Pitt. Pitt is an English name, derived from the Old English word 'pytt', which means
Plummer
Plummer is an Old English name, derived from the Old English word 'plume', which means 'plum tree'.
Poe
Poe is an English name, derived from the word 'peacock', which was a nickname given to people who were considered
Polly
Polly is a variant of Molly, itself a diminutive of Mary. The reason for the change in spelling is that
Polonius
Polonius originates in English language and was first used by William Shakespeare in his famous tragedy 'Hamlet'.
Branch
Branch is an English name that is derived from the French “branche” which means 'branch' in English.
Precious
Simply taken from the English word precious meaning "highly valued". Some sources suggest a derivation from a Latin expression meaning
Preston
Preston is an English name, derived from the Old English words 'preost', which means 'priest', and 'tun', which means a
Priestley
Priestly is a variant of Presley. Presley originates in English language and means "field of a priest". Originally it was