What customs and traditions are associated with English baby names?

English naming customs typically involve three elements - a given name, a middle name (s), and a family name. The British follow a patrilineal naming system where the child inherits their fathers family name. However, following the patrilineal naming system is not mandatory. Instead, parents have the freedom to choose their childs last name. Some parents could also give their child the mothers last name. In contrast, others may provide both mother and father surnames in a hyphenated form, reflecting the flexibility in English naming traditions and customs.

How do English baby names reflect a person's heritage?

English naming conventions are diverse, encompassing people from different religions, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. Many parents may opt for names that mirror their ethnic and cultural connections. For example, parents of Irish heritage may choose titles like Liam. On the other hand, those of Greek origin might opt for names like Sophia or Alexander. Parents may also pick names that reflect their regional heritage. For example, Devon and Kent are names inspired by specific regions or places within England. Furthermore, many families pass down names from one generation to another or choose monikers inspired by literary and historical figures.

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279 English Baby Names with Meanings Brave

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Wyatt	Boy	Brave at war; War strength
Caleb	Boy	Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
Everett	Boy	Brave boar
Brayden	Boy	Broad valley; Wise; Brave; Descendant of Bradán; Salmon
Valerie	Girl	To be strong, brave, and healthy
Millie	Girl	Gentle strength; Brave
Richard	Boy	Brave ruler; Mighty king; Firm ruler
Archie	Boy	Holy and bold; Genuine and brave; Brave master
Ari	Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Leona	Girl	Brave lioness

Conrad	Boy	Brave counsel
Jalen	Boy	Supplanter; Brave lion
Emerie	Girl	A ruler who is brave, powerful, and vigorous
Leonard	Boy	Lion-like; Brave man
Ricky	Boy	Brave ruler; Famous ruler; Peaceful ruler; Ruler of the people; Home ruler; Nobleman
Emmalyn	Girl	Brave; Unceasing; Whole; Great
Kaisley	Girl	Vigilant; Brave; Pure
Braden	Boy	Broad valley; Brave; Salmon
Howard	Boy	High defender; Chief guardian; Heart-brave
Dana	Girl	God is my judge; God given; Wise; Pearl; Brave; Wise; Arbiter; Valley of meadow

Emmaline	Girl	Work; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Rilynn	Girl	A brave heart of a woman; Courageous; Beautiful little queen; Rye clearing
Emmalynn	Girl	Great; Whole; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Bernadette	Girl	Brave bear
Emmarie	Girl	Whole; Great; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Brave; Home
Bernard	Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Emeri	Boy	Brave; Powerful; Ruler
Gerard	Boy	Brave spear
Lenny	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Archibald	Boy	Holy and bold; Genuine and brave; Brave master

Leopold	Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Hardin	Boy	Brave; Strong; Hardy; Valley of the hare; Affectionate
Everette	Boy	Brave boar
Jarrett	Boy	Spear brave
Riker	Boy	Brave ruler
Basil	Boy	Royal; Kingly; Brave
Kurt	Boy	Brave counsel
Rickey	Boy	Brave ruler
Emric	Unisex	A great king; Vigorous; Brave
Emelyn	Girl	Brave; Unceasing; Vigorous

Richie	Boy	Brave ruler
Reilly	Boy	Rye clearing; Brave; Descendant of Raghailleach
Everlynn	Girl	Like a wild boar; Brave boar; Boar clearing; Boar lake
Emarie	Girl	Ruler; King; Whole; Great; Brave; Wish for a child
Amerie	Girl	Brave; Vigorous
Emeline	Girl	Unceasing; Hardworking; Brave; Vigorous
Hardy	Boy	Brave; Heroic; Daring
Hart	Boy	Strong; Brave; Stag; Romantic; Giving
Rick	Boy	Brave ruler; Stack of hay or straw
Brylie	Girl	Brave; Courageous; Rye clearing

Emmery	Boy	Ruler; King; Whole; Brave; Vigorous; Home
Emeric	Boy	Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home
Emori	Unisex	Great ruler; Home ruler; Brave king
Rylin	Boy	Flexible; Brave; Rye clearing
Koah	Unisex	Strength; Power; Warrior; Brave; Ability
Emalyn	Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Whole; Great
Ameliah	Girl	Unceasing; Industrious; Vigorous; Brave
Mills	Boy	From near the mills; Miller; Brave; Gentle strength
Rich	Boy	Brave ruler; Brave king
Wayland	Unisex	Battle; Brave; Small wood grove; Craft

Leobardo	Girl	Brave; Hardy
Braya	Girl	Brave; Fine
Andee	Girl	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Han	Boy	Favor; Brave; Leader; Lively; Gesture
Rickie	Boy	Brave ruler
Ritchie	Boy	Brave ruler
Emilyn	Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Whole; Great
Emri	Unisex	Great ruler; Vigorous; Brave; Home
Rowe	Boy	Red; Fame; Land; Brave; Rose
Emry	Boy	Ruler; King; Whole; Great; Brave; Home; Friend; Brother

Everitt	Boy	Brave boar
Rowland	Boy	Fame; Land; Brave
Amelya	Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Emmelia	Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Amellia	Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Amori	Unisex	Unceasing, vigorous, and brave ruler or king
Ryken	Boy	Brave or powerful ruler
Brave	Unisex	Show-off; Fine; Brave; Courageous; Daring
Ricki	Girl	Brave ruler
Emmerich	Boy	Whole; Great; Unceasing; Brave; Home; Ruler; King

Milli	Girl	Gentle strength; Brave and strong; A youth employed in religious services; Cornfield; In between; Middle
Rashard	Boy	Powerful ruler; Brave ruler; Good sense; Good guidance
Ameria	Girl	Brave; Vigorous
Valorie	Girl	To be strong; Brave; Valiant; Leader
Manning	Boy	A brave or valiant man; descendant of Mainnín (Monk)
Emmalina	Girl	Brave; Unceasing; Vigorous; Rival
Akin	Boy	Brave; Heroic; Valor
Everet	Boy	Brave boar
Rainbow	Girl	Arc of multicoloured light; Brave; Counsel
Howie	Boy	Brave heart; High guardian

Polo	Boy	Freer of horses; Bold or brave people
Andriel	Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Wyland	Unisex	Brave in battle; Battlefield
Aryen	Unisex	Noble, strong, and brave
Cruise	Boy	Brave; Fierce
Corra	Girl	Brave counsel; Maiden
Baldwin	Boy	Bold and brave friend
Curt	Boy	Brave counsel; Courteous
Meliyah	Girl	Vigorous; Brave; Plumeria
Richardson	Boy	Son or descendant of a brave ruler; Son of Richard

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