Today there are about 45000 English last names.

English names with meaning. English form of the Greek name Ἀνδρέας Andreas which was derived from ἀνδρεῖος meaning manly masculine a derivative of ἀνήρ meaning man. Middle English form of the Old English name Ælfþryð meaning elf strength derived from the element ælf elf combined with þryð strength. In the New Testament the apostle Andrew the first disciple to join Jesus is the brother of Simon Peter.

Of noble birth It is a pet form of both English Patrick and Latin Patricia. This name has become popular in the recent years and is often abbreviated as Abby Adah. English last names come from a variety of sources including places nicknames estate names occupations and physical attributes.

Name Meanings by Origin. Along with Audrey and Jack classic English names in the US Top 300 include Georgia Juliet Lily and Olive for girls and Emmett Miles Oscar and William for boy. Meaning Origin Did you know that Matthew 16m means Gift of God.

Browse through name meaning rankings other peoples comments ratings and other statistics in addition to the name meanings. Top 100 Names of 2002. From the Beautiful Scenery Adornment Ornament.

English unisex name meaning patrician. Learn the origin of your name. This name was rare after the Norman Conquest but it was revived in the 19th century.

Dwells at the oak tree me. Ælfþryð was common amongst Anglo-Saxon nobility being borne for example by the mother of King Æðelræd the Unready. This name has a Norman origin and is sourced from an English surname.