What are the most popular English names?

Some popular English names are Henry, meaning ‘house ruler,’ Benjamin, meaning ‘son of the south,’ Jack, meaning ‘God is gracious,’ and Daniel, meaning ‘God is my judge’ are some of the popular English names (2).

What are some English boy names that have religious significance?

Some English boy names with religious significance are Lucas, meaning ‘bringer of light,’ Stephen, meaning ‘crown’ or ‘reward,’ and Gomer, meaning ‘famous battle.’

What are some English boy names associated with the British monarchy?

Some of the English boy names that are associated with the British monarchy include Charles, meaning ‘free man,’ is the name of the Prince of Wales, Louis meaning ‘renowned warrior,’ it is the anime of the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and Philip, meaning ‘horse lover,’ is the name of the Duke of Edinburgh.

What are some popular nicknames for English boy’s names?

Some popular nicknames are Billy, Charlie, Jake, Joe and Will. These nicknames are among the US top 1000 nicknames for boys and hence are popular (3).

How can I choose the right English boy name for my child?

You may choose the right name by deciding on the kind of name you want, either modern or traditional. Then you may research the meaning of the name, its history, culture, how the name sounds, whether or not it aligns with your values, and how the name is viewed in society. For example, some common English boy names with decent meanings are Harley, meaning ‘hare’s meadow,’ Dean, meaning ‘valley,’ and Miles, meaning ‘soldier’ or ‘merciful.’

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90 English Boy Names with Meanings Gift

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mateo	Boy	God's gift
Matthew	Boy	God's gift
Nathan	Boy	Gift of God; God has given; He gave
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Nathaniel	Boy	Gift of God; God has given
Theo	Boy	Gift of God; God; Folk; People
Matteo	Boy	God's gift
Jesse	Boy	God exists; Gift
Omar	Boy	Flourishing; Long-lived; Wealthy; Famous; Eloquent; Gifted
Mathias	Boy	God's gift

Johnathan	Boy	God has given; Gift of God
Matthias	Boy	God's gift
Dorian	Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Mathew	Boy	God's gift
Mattias	Boy	God's gift
Jad	Boy	Serious; Generosity; Gift; Benevolent; Root
Jonathon	Boy	Gift of God
Johnathon	Boy	Yahweh has given; Gift of God
Diesel	Boy	People; Gift of God
Teddy	Unisex	Rich guard; Gift of God

Mace	Boy	Gift of God; A medieval weapon; Twin
Mishka	Unisex	Who is like God; Gift of God; Gift of love; Niche for light
Tyrese	Boy	Gift of Gods
Mathis	Boy	God's gift
Mathieu	Boy	God's gift
Teodoro	Boy	Gift from god
Matt	Boy	God's gift
Isidore	Boy	Gift of Isis
Nathen	Boy	God has given; Gift of God
Jerrick	Boy	Strong; Gifted ruler

Jerick	Boy	Strong and gifted ruler
Yishai	Boy	Gift
Diezel	Girl	Gift of Yahweh
Mattia	Boy	God's gift
Naythan	Boy	Gift from God; God has given
Matthieu	Boy	God's gift
Avishai	Boy	My father is a gift; Father of a gift
Shauna	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Gift
Zebediah	Boy	Gift of Jehovah; Yahweh has bestowed
Tad	Boy	Heart; Gift of God

Dorrian	Unisex	Gift; Descendant of Deoradhain; Exile; Wanderer; Stranger
Tyreese	Boy	Gift of Gods; Smart; Talented; Brave
Matteus	Boy	God's gift
Theadore	Boy	God's gift
Mattan	Boy	Gift; One who is a gift
Matti	Girl	God's gift
Fyodor	Boy	God's gift; God-given
Ethann	Boy	A gift from an island; Someone who is strong and sturdy
Gifford	Boy	Gift of bravery; Chubby cheeks
Matas	Boy	God's gift

Mate	Boy	God's gift
Matrim	Boy	Gift of God; Dedicated to Mars
Matheu	Boy	God's gift
Mathews	Boy	Gift of the Lord; Son of Matthew
Kariel	Unisex	God's gracious gift; Graceful pledge
Draycen	Boy	Gift; Variant of a Greek name
Alvey	Unisex	Elf battle; Elf gift
Kedric	Boy	Gift of splendor
Keddrick	Boy	Gifted with splendor
Matthan	Boy	Gift; One who is a gift

Matthijs	Boy	God's gift
Mats	Boy	God's gift
Makin	Boy	Strong; Honored; Gift of God
Tedd	Boy	A gift from God
Talent	Unisex	Gift; Faculty; Aptitude; Worth; A talent; Balance; Scale
Gifty	Boy	Gifted; Blessed
Matia	Girl	God's gift
Darion	Girl	Gift; Possessing goodness; One from Airelle in France; Oak tree
Mat	Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Matz	Boy	Gift of Yahweh; Gift of God; Gift of the Lord; A variant of Matthew

Aengifu	Boy	The gift for the eye
Aethelgifu	Boy	A gift of the noble snake
Aethelgyth	Boy	The gift from the noble snake
Aethelhun	Boy	A gift from the noble snake
Dobbs	Boy	Gift from God; A person who is clever, responsible, and makes good judgments
Dobson	Boy	Bright; Famous; A gift from God
Geoff	Boy	God's peace; Peaceful gift; Peaceful territory; Peaceful foreigner
Geoffrey	Unisex	God's peace; Peaceful gift; Peaceful territory; Peaceful foreigner
Gifuhard	Boy	Gift of bravery
Heardred	Boy	Unconditional love; Gift; Goodness; Truth

Keduse	Boy	She is a gift of splendor
Leofgifu	Boy	Gift of the loved ones
Mathye	Boy	A gift from Jehovah
Thaddeus	Unisex	Heart; Courageous; Gift of God
Theodore	Unisex	God's gift
Isadoro	Boy	Gift of Isis
Matic	Boy	Gift of the Lord
Jense	Boy	God is Gracious; Gift from God
Thadious	Unisex	Heart; Gift of god
Mahil	Unisex	Kindness; One who progresses; Earth; Intellect; Greatness; God's gift

Infographic: Unique English Boy Names with Meanings Gift

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