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)

Graeme
Scottish
84
From Old English 'gram' meaning 'fierce' or 'fierce one.' Popularized in Scotland as a variant of Graham.
Rupert
Germanic
84
From Old High German 'Hrodebert', combining 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). Means 'bright with fame' or 'renowned.'
Cardiff
Welsh
62
From Welsh 'Caerdydd', combining 'caer' (fort) and 'diff' (related to Taff River), the capital city of Wales with a rich medieval history.
Jemma
Latin
55
From Latin gemma meaning 'gem' or 'jewel'. Also connected to Hebrew origins and the biblical Jemima, meaning 'dove'.
Alby
Scottish
42
Short form of Albert, from Old English meaning 'noble and bright'. Also used as an independent name with Scottish heritage.
Boudica
Celtic
42
From Brythonic 'boud' meaning victory. Famous as the Iceni queen who led a major revolt against Roman occupation in 60–61 AD.
Tamsin
Celtic
40
From Cornish 'tam' (dark) and 'sin' (female), or possibly a diminutive form of Thomasina meaning 'little Thomas'
Blimy
English
30
From British exclamation 'blimey,' expressing surprise or shock. Used as a given name, it carries a playful, informal charm.

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