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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155 English Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With V

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Violet	Girl	Purple; Purple flower
Victoria	Girl	Victory; Roman goddess of victory
Vincent	Boy	Conquering
Valerie	Girl	To be strong, brave, and healthy
Victor	Boy	Winner or conqueror
Vera	Girl	Faith; Summer; Valor; Foreign
Vanessa	Girl	Butterfly
Vivienne	Girl	Alive; Life
Veronica	Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Virginia	Girl	A virgin; Maid

Vincenzo	Boy	To conquer
Vienna	Girl	The capital of Austria; Forest stream
Vada	Girl	Famous ruler; Snow-capped; High cliff; Evening; Knowledge
Violeta	Girl	Violet; The violet flower
Vance	Boy	Marshland; Fen
Vida	Unisex	Life; Visible; To see; Intelligent; Property; Wealth
Violette	Girl	Violet; Purple flower
Vayda	Unisex	High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler
Viola	Unisex	Violet; A flowering plant
Vivianna	Unisex	Alive; Full of life

Vince	Boy	Conquering; To conquer
Virgil	Girl	Pure as a lily; Maiden; Staff bearer
Verity	Girl	Truth
Valentine	Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Von	Unisex	Hope; Expectation; Yahweh is gracious; Little
Vicky	Unisex	Victory; Conqueror
Vianey	Unisex	Alive; Lively
Vanellope	Girl	Vanilla face
Vale	Unisex	Wide river valley
Vianna	Unisex	Alive; Lively

Vinny	Unisex	To conquer
Vail	Unisex	Valley
Victory	Unisex	To conquer
Viana	Girl	Alive; Lively; Favor; Grace; Violet
Venice	Unisex	Italian place name; City of canals
Vega	Unisex	Meadow; Plain; Swooping eagle; Speed; Velocity; Quickness; Momentum; Dweller in the meadow; One who lives on the plain
Veyda	Girl	Knowledge; Power; Rule
Via	Girl	Path; Warrior; Wide
Vann	Unisex	Humble; Cou
Varian	Unisex	Variable; Versatile; Oxherd

Verena	Girl	True; Victorious
Valor	Unisex	Bravery; Courage; value
Vanity	Girl	Pride
Verna	Girl	Spring; Spring-like
Vanesa	Girl	Butterfly; Goddess Phanessa; Venus, the Goddess of love
Valorie	Girl	To be strong; Brave; Valiant; Leader
Viridiana	Girl	Green; One who has the truth
Vic	Unisex	Victor; Conqueror
Vaughan	Unisex	Little; Small
Vonn	Unisex	Little

Vella	Unisex	Soft fabric; To surge; To swell
Vash	Unisex	Thread
Videl	Girl	Life; Life-giving
Val	Unisex	Strong; Healthy; Vigorous
Vayla	Unisex	Channel of water; River
Valley	Unisex	A low area between hills or mountains; Someone who lived in the valley; To be strong
Velma	Girl	Will helmet
Viona	Girl	White; Blessed
Vin	Boy	To conquer
Vinson	Boy	Son of Vincent; To conquer

Valiant	Boy	Courageous; Strong; Worthy
Vina	Unisex	Lute; To conquer; One who understands everything
Vyla	Unisex	Island; Night; Gracious; Fury; Passion; Hero
Vivika	Girl	Battle; Bright; Wisdom
Viridian	Unisex	A blue-green color or pigment
Valyn	Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Velvet	Unisex	A soft-napped fabric
Venecia	Unisex	Kinfolk; Friendly; Band of warriors; Irish people
Vivica	Girl	Battle; Bright
Vern	Unisex	Alder; Alder grove

Viven	Unisex	Alive
Vickie	Girl	Victory; Conqueror
Vaela	Unisex	Wail; Lament
Vallie	Unisex	An individual residing in a valley; To be strong; Healthy
Venezia	Unisex	Italian name for Venice; Friendly people
Vianne	Unisex	Alive; Favor; Grace; Violet
Vivyan	Unisex	Alive; Full of life
Vinn	Girl	To conquer
Venessa	Girl	Butterfly-like; Name of a butterfly genus
Vicki	Girl	Conqueror; Victory

Vallon	Unisex	Valor
Vashon	Unisex	God is gracious
Vaylen	Unisex	Unique; Uncommon
Vergil	Unisex	Maiden; Flourishing; Vigorous
Vick	Unisex	Victor; Conqueror
Vision	Unisex	Sight; To see
Verse	Unisex	A lyrical poem; Rhythmical stanza
Vi	Unisex	Short form of Violet; Violet flower
Velora	Girl	Strong; Beautiful; Healthy
Vicenta	Girl	To conquer

Vinton	Boy	Vincent's settlement; Vine settlement; One is from Winton
Verlin	Boy	Virile; Manly
Vaelin	Boy	Strong and fearless warrior
Valynn	Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Venna	Unisex	Kinfolk; Friendly; Love; Bringing victory
Vivie	Unisex	Alive
Vanden	Unisex	Mermaid; To search; To examine
Verdell	Unisex	Green
Vannah	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Large grassy plain
Virtue	Unisex	Valor; Worth; Manliness

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