British baby names

Names tagged with “British” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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8 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Rupert
Germanic
76
From Old High German 'Hrodebert', combining 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). Means 'bright with fame' or 'renowned.'
Graeme
Scottish
63
From Old English 'gram' meaning 'fierce' or 'fierce one.' Popularized in Scotland as a variant of Graham.
Alby
Scottish
63
Short form of Albert, from Old English meaning 'noble and bright'. Also used as an independent name with Scottish heritage.
Jemma
Latin
55
From Latin gemma meaning 'gem' or 'jewel'. Also connected to Hebrew origins and the biblical Jemima, meaning 'dove'.
Boudica
Celtic
52
From Brythonic 'boud' meaning victory. Famous as the Iceni queen who led a major revolt against Roman occupation in 60–61 AD.
Blimy
English
40
From British exclamation 'blimey,' expressing surprise or shock. Used as a given name, it carries a playful, informal charm.
Cardiff
Welsh
40
From Welsh 'Caerdydd', combining 'caer' (fort) and 'diff' (related to Taff River), the capital city of Wales with a rich medieval history.
Tamsin
Celtic
40
From Cornish 'tam' (dark) and 'sin' (female), or possibly a diminutive form of Thomasina meaning 'little Thomas'

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024