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American English names - Baby names with the origin American English

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Antwaun 'Priceless' or 'of inestimable worth' (derived from Antonius) American English Boy
Bubba Affectionate nickname meaning 'little brother', 'baby', or 'darling'. American English Boy
Bunky Affectionate pet name meaning 'little buddy' or 'pal' (a familiar nickname) American English Boy
Buster Nickname meaning "breaker" or "one who busts"; often a playful or tough-sounding pet name for a child or person. American English Boy
Chevy A nickname-style name tied to the Chevrolet surname/brand; evokes modern, bold, automotive associations American English Unisex
Dejuan Variant of Juan/John - 'God is gracious.' American English Boy
DeMario Variant of Mario - 'warlike' or 'male' (from Marius). American English Boy
Dixee from the American South; southern American English Girl
Dixie Of the American South; 'from Dixie' American English Girl
Dixy Of the American South; 'from the South' (alternatively linked to 'ten') American English Girl
Juwaun God is gracious American English Boy
Juwuan Variant of John/Juan - 'Yahweh is gracious' (God is gracious) American English Boy
Ladawnie Related to the dawn; 'little dawn' or 'born at dawn' American English Girl
Ladonnya the lady American English Girl
Latonya Modern elaboration of Tonya/Tanya; ultimately from Antonia (of the Antonius family) - often interpreted as 'from the Antonius family' or loosely 'priceless/valuable' in later usage. American English Girl
Lawanda Likely a feminine form derived from Wanda ('wanderer'); sometimes associated with 'lavender' depending on derivation. American English Girl
Markeatah pearl American English Girl
Maveryc independent; nonconformist; free spirit American English Boy
Maveryck Independent; nonconformist; free-spirited. American English Boy
Maveryk Independent, nonconformist; originally 'unbranded calf' American English Boy
Mavrick Independent, nonconformist; free-spirited. American English Unisex
Moxee Spirit, energy, boldness - lively confidence and courage American English Unisex
Moxie Spirit, energy, courage, determination; spunky and lively. American English Unisex
Shawnetta Feminine diminutive of Shawn/Sean meaning 'God is gracious' (often interpreted as 'little Shawna' or 'beloved') American English Girl
Texie Diminutive of Tex - 'from Texas' or 'Texan' / 'little Tex' American English Girl
Tinisha Modern feminine name, likely a variant of Tanisha/Tania; often interpreted as 'ambitious' or an elaboration of Tina/Tania. American English Girl
Wantha Uncertain - often treated as a variant of Wanda, associated with 'wanderer' or linked to Waneta-type names American English Girl
Wynonie Derived from Winona: 'firstborn' or 'first-born daughter' American English Boy