English first names
35 English first names with meaning, popularity and notable people. Tap a name to find out who your child looks like.
📜 Origin and history
English first names are an eclectic blend: Old English roots (meadow, brook, harbour), surnames turned first names (Harper, Riley, Cooper), Norman influence and recent inventions. Many describe nature, professions, or geography of medieval Britain.
⭐ Popularity today
They are at the heart of recent baby-name trends, especially the rise of unisex names (Avery, Quinn, Riley, Skylar) and "occupation" surnames repurposed as first names (Cooper, Parker, Carter). Highly popular in the US, UK and Australia.
👧 Female names (15)
- Evelyn
- Harper
- Scarlett
- Avery
- Madison
- Addison
- Hazel
- Brooklyn
- Piper
- Willow
- Ivy
- Hailey
- Faith
- Kinsley
- Taylor
👦 Male names (20)
- Jackson
- Wyatt
- Mason
- Carter
- Grayson
- Lincoln
- Hudson
- Jaxon
- Easton
- Weston
- Waylon
- Landon
- Dean
- King
- Brooks
- Greyson
- Parker
- Cooper
- Cole
- Tyler