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  • Gage

    “Pledge” (English origin)

  • Emon

    Modern African American name

  • Romallis

    Form of Romanus: Man from Rome (French; Latin).

  • Ferando

    No meaning available

  • Reno

    No meaning available

  • Nasir

    Arabic origin, meaning “helper”

  • Gill

    Form of Gilbert: Brilliant pledge or hostage (Old French).

  • Smith

    A worker in metal (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Niram

    No meaning available

  • Otto

    Prosperous, wealthy one (German).

  • Alieu

    Strong (Fulani, West Africa).

  • Telvis

    No meaning available

  • Hakim

    No meaning available

  • Rube

    Form of Reuben: Behold, a son (Hebrew; Old Testament—eldest son of Jacob and Leah).

  • Renard

    Mighty, brave (Old German).

  • Mahlik

    No meaning available

  • Levardis

    Form of the word veritas: Truth (Latin).

  • Javorius

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • KeAndre

    No meaning available

  • Humphries

    Form of Humphrey: Peaceful Hun; peace-support (Old German).

  • Albertus

    Form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).

  • Viggo

    “War” (Scandinavian origin)

  • Renardo

    Spanish origin, meaning “wise power”

  • Cortez

    Spanish origin, meaning “courteous”

  • Ulis

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Ulysses: Wrathful; hater (Latin form of the Greek hero Odysseus).

  • Rico

    “Brave ruler” (Spanish origin, popularized in African American culture)

  • Eric

    “Ever ruler” (Norse origin)

  • Quade

    “Born fourth” (Irish origin, adapted in African American culture)

  • Ifa

    The god of divination; a tool for removing pulp of green calabash; good luck, gain (ee-FEH, EE-fay—Yoruba, Nigeria).

  • Rashawn

    “God is gracious” (modern African American name)

  • Jethro

    Pre-eminence (Hebrew; Old Testament—father-in-law of Moses).

  • Bertrell

    Form of Bertram: Brilliant raven; he shall be famous (English; German).

  • Illinois

    Place name—state in the central United States.

  • Tariq

    One who knocks at the door (TAH-reek—Arabic, North Africa).

  • Efrem

    No meaning available

  • Hasan

    Good, beautiful, handsome (hah-sahn—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).

  • Kenyonte

    Blend of “Kenyon” and “-te” suffix

  • Somondre

    No meaning available

  • Henry

    English form of the French Henri, a form of the Old German Heinrich: Ruler of a home or private property.

  • Ahmed

    Highly praised (ah-HMED—Arabic, North Africa).

  • Natrone

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Mose

    Form of Moses: Mercy; saved from the water (Egyptian; Hebrew; Old Testament—referring to the biblical Moses).

  • Bane

    Modern name, meaning “glorious defender”

  • Coleman

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

  • Imani

    “Faith” (Swahili origin)

  • Eldon

    “Sacred hill” (English origin)

  • LeVar

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Levardis, a form of the word veritas: Truth (Latin).

  • Dmitry

    No meaning available

  • Vance

    Grain thresher; dweller near the grain-winnowing fans or marshlands (Middle English).

  • Herbie

    Form of Herbert: Bright, excellent ruler (English).

  • Backus

    Form of Bacchus: In Roman mythology, the god of wine and revelry (Roman).

  • Shiloh

    No meaning available

  • Hadari

    Form of Hadi: Religious guide or leader (hah-dee—Arabic, North Africa).

  • Jerquis

    No meaning available

  • Antonne

    No meaning available

  • Hamilton

    “Beautiful mountain” (English origin)

  • Lamont

    Law man (Scottish, from the Old Norse); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Laroy

    Form of Leroy: King; person given the title of king for his royal bearing or for the part played in a religious pageant (French).

  • Milton

    Dweller at the mill town (Old English; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Da'vion

    No meaning available

  • Aubrey

    Blond ruler, elf ruler, spirit ruler (Old French).

  • Jazeel

    No meaning available

  • Lavon

    “Young warrior” (modern American origin)

  • Winard

    Blend of two names such as Winston (from the friend’s estate or town—Old English) and Bernard (brave as a bear—Old German).

  • Waller

    Wall builder; mason (Old English).

  • Jamir

    “One who is blessed” (modern American origin)

  • Louis

    “Renowned warrior” (German origin)

  • Cairo

    “Victorious” (Arabic origin, popularized in African American culture)

  • Ceon

    Variation of “Sean” with unique spelling

  • Hulan

    Form of Hula: Eagle (Osage, Native North American).

  • Marshall

    “Horse keeper” (French origin)

  • Williard

    Form of Willard: Resolute and brave (Old English).

  • Poncho

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

  • Eldzier

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Randolph

    “Shield wolf” (English origin)

  • Jaxson

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

  • Bruce

    Dweller at the thicket or woods (Scottish form of Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Undre

    Form of Andre: Strong, manly (French).

  • Benji

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

  • Abream

    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.

  • Gerry

    Form of Gerald: Rules by the spear (German).

  • Funt

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Pointe

    On the toes (French).

  • Al-Tarik

    Form of Tarik: Visitor (Swahili, East Africa).

  • Cottrell

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Jekeil

    No meaning available

  • Brady

    “Broad meadow” (Irish origin)

  • Karell

    Unique blend of “Ka” and “rell” suffix

  • Tucker

    He who softens the cloth (Middle English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Nazaire

    African origin, unique name

  • Leamon

    Beloved man (Anglo-Saxon); surname or family given for a first or middle name.

  • Darion

    Form of Darius: King, kingly; one who is wealthy (Hebrew).

  • Jamarion

    “Handsome, peaceful” (modern African American origin)

  • Rasul

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

  • Wyees

    No meaning available

  • Tashard

    No meaning available

  • Willoughby

    From the willow farm (Dutch).

  • Kendrick

    Son of Henry (Irish Gaelic).

  • Debony

    No meaning available

  • Salim

    Peaceful (sah-LEEM—Swahili, East Africa).

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Do you include both traditional and modern African American names?

Yes! Our collection spans from traditional names with deep historical roots to contemporary names that reflect modern African American culture. We celebrate both the heritage and the evolution of naming traditions.

2

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