Apart from these common types of last names a lot of British surnames are also an anglicization of older Latin words and other foreign terms particularly Old French words.

British male names. Alfred name Algernon name Alistair. Others are linked at the bottom. Amelia managed to maintain its 1 spot for the fourth year running and Oliver for the second year.

As are quirky choices with a jaunty rhythm like Jolyon Peregrine and Zebedee. Overall the Top 10 a. William Claude Rains born in the Clapham area of London was the son of the British stage actor Frederick Rains.

Find out the name meanings for your entire family. Top 10 English names. Native British boy names like Welsh Carew Scottish Hamish and English Kenelm are perfect for those seeking unusual baby names with a British flavor.

The younger Rains followed making his stage debut at the age of eleven in Nell of Old Drury Growing up in the world of theater he saw not only acting up close but the down-to-earth. This is also used as a baby girls name but it is. Allison - female Kind.

Popular British Last Names. Angus - male A strong man. These are the most popular boys names in England for 2016.

Arthur - male Courage of a bear. Baby Names and Meanings. The name comes from the word cwyld which.