Discover Beautiful African American Names

Form of Maxwell: Greatest in excellence; great pool or spring (Irish; Latin; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

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“Gift of God” (modern African American origin)

Latin origin, meaning “young warrior”

Gatekeeper (French, from the Latin).

“God leads” (Igbo origin)

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Combination of “Cha” prefix and “Rod”

Strong, stern (Latin).

Spanish origin, meaning “of the sea”

Created name from African-American culture.

Form of Sam: To hear (Hebrew).

Courageous protector (German).

“Beauty” (Arabic origin)

From the people’s meadow; from Dudda's meadow (Irish; Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Grower or seller of beans (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Form of Francis: Free man, or Frenchman (Latin).

Unique blend of “Ty” and “Rail”

“Mill town” (English origin)

Son of the white-skinned warrior (Gaelic); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Unique modern name

Form of Aristaeus: One pertaining to a noble (ahr-ih-STAY-us—Greek). From Greek mythology.

Created name from African-American culture.

Clean (New Testament; Hebrew).

Form of Birkett: Dweller at the birch headland (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Dweller at the church (Old Norse; Scottish).

“Son of the right hand” (shortened form of Benjamin)

Brilliant raven; he shall be famous (English; German).

Created name from African-American culture, a form of Ron, a form of Ronald: Mighty power (Old Norse).

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“Of the forest” (modern African American origin)

“Dark or swarthy” (Irish origin, popular in African American culture)

Red-haired or ruddy-complexioned one (English, from the French).

“Brewer” (English origin)

Form of Jabari: Fearless person, brave one; comforter, bringer of consolation (Muslim; Swahili, East Africa).

Son of Arthur: Noble one; bear-man; brave as a bear (English; Irish; Scottish; Welsh); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

“Conquering” (shortened form of Vincent)

Created name from African-American culture.

African origin, unique name

Form of Wesley: From the west meadow (Old English).

Form of Hubert: Brilliant mind or spirit (Old German).

Place name—Form of Scoville, a form of Escoville in Calvados, Normandy, France.

Place name—city in Japan (KOH-bay).

Hebrew origin, meaning “God will judge”

Name that honors Saint Julian the Hospitaler, legendary patron of travelers, boatmen, innkeepers, and the like.

From the holly-tree grove (English).

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“Noble, courteous” (English origin)

“God will judge” (Spanish origin)

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Created name from African-American culture.

Created name from African-American culture.

Prudent, discreet, wise (Irish Gaelic).

Little dear or beloved one (French).

Praiseworthy, more commendable (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).

Son of Hendry (Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Form of Cordier: Make or seller of cord (French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Created name from African-American culture, a form of Donald: Mighty world ruler (Scottish Gaelic).

Form of Darwin: Dear friend (English).

“Leader” (French origin)

“From Scotland” (Scottish origin)

Form of Alfonso, Alonzo: Noble, ready for battle (Spanish form of the German Alphonso).

Created name from African-American culture.

“Healer” (Greek origin)

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Form of Francis: Free man, or Frenchman (Latin).

Form of Coleman: Coal worker (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Created name from African-American culture, a form of Shawn or Sean, a form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).

Form of Joshua: God is my salvation (Hebrew).

Rebel (Hebrew; Old Testament).

Created name from African-American culture, a form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).

“Young lion” (Latin origin)

Benevolent; content, happy (nah-EEM—Arabic, North Africa).

From the marsh farm or estate (Old English).

Blend of two names such as Dennis, the English form of Denis, the French form of Dionysos (Greek mythological god of wine and revelry) and Renardo (mighty, brave—Old German).

Unique African American name

Form of Abram: Exalted father (Hebrew; Old Testament—Abraham’s name before God changed it). Name found among enslaved men in the South during the mid-nineteenth century.

Modern variation of “Jackson,” meaning “son of Jack”

From the north forest (Old English).

Form of Theodore: Gift of God (Greek).

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“Field of roses” (Dutch origin)

Form of Baron: Son of strength; vigor; potency (Middle English; Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

From the cottage or country estate; barn for cows (Old English).

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Gray-haired one (Old Welsh); from Celtic mythology.

“East town” (English origin)

Form of Jojo: Born on Monday (Fante, Ghana).

Ethiopian form of the biblical David: Beloved one (Hebrew; Old Testament—King of Israel).

Form of Ewan: Born of the yew tree (Scottish, from the Gaelic).

Meaning and origin unknown.

Meaning and origin unknown.

Poet; a man of learning (Irish Gaelic).

Created name from African-American culture.

Prophet; messenger (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).

“Strong decision” (French origin)

Faith leader (Swahili, East Africa).

English origin, meaning “son of Ellis”