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  • Weston

    Dweller at the west estate or west-facing farm (Old English).

  • Kavion

    No meaning available

  • Taelon

    Blend of “Tae” and “Lon”

  • Midian

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Hamlet

    Little home (Old Franco-German).

  • Morton

    “From the moor town” (English origin)

  • Tristan

    “Tumult” (Celtic origin)

  • Jeryl

    Form of Jerrold, a form of Gerald: Rules by the spear (German).

  • Alieu

    Strong (Fulani, West Africa).

  • Herb

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

  • DéAndre

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Andre: Strong, manly (Greek).

  • Na’im

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

  • Basim

    No meaning available

  • Qualeek

    No meaning available

  • Oren

    Hebrew origin, meaning “pine tree”

  • Calvon

    No meaning available

  • Jerquis

    No meaning available

  • Trevonte

    Blend of “Trey” and “Devonte”

  • Justyn

    Unique spelling of “Justin”

  • Michael

    Who is like God? (Hebrew).

  • Jessie

    Form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).

  • Emmanuel

    God with us (Hebrew; Old Testament).

  • Hugh

    Intelligence; spirit (Old English).

  • Jabariali

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

  • Vequain

    No meaning available

  • Adams

    Form of Adam: Mortal, man of the red earth; first human created by God (Old Testament; Hebrew).

  • Spann

    Quarrelsome (Middle German); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Dickey

    Form of Dick, a form of Richard: Powerful ruler (Old German).

  • Adegboyega

    The child is like a crown that brings honor to a king (Youruba, Nigeria).

  • Dedric

    Form of Dedrick: Ruler of the people (Old German).

  • Prevan

    No meaning available

  • Finian

    Irish origin, meaning “white”

  • Naylor

    Form of Nayland: Dweller at the island (English).

  • Nyleek

    Unique African American name

  • Albertus

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

  • Zakari

    No meaning available

  • Romare

    Meaning and origin unknown.

  • Ajigunwa

    Meaning unknown (Yoruba, Nigeria).

  • Breon

    Modern African American name

  • Frankie

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

  • Randarious

    No meaning available

  • Jazeel

    No meaning available

  • Harry

    Form of Henry: Ruler of the home or private property (Old English; Old German).

  • Xaryus

    No meaning available

  • Leroyce

    No meaning available

  • Uterius

    No meaning available

  • Réquan

    No meaning available

  • Dewey

    Form of Dewi, Welsh form of David: Beloved one (Hebrew; Old Testament—King of Israel).

  • Lander

    Owner of a grassy plain; territory (Middle English, from the German).

  • Zach

    Form of Zachariah: Jehovah has remembered (Hebrew; Old Testament).

  • Demetrius

    “Follower of Demeter” (Greek origin)

  • Nashton

    Blend of “Nash” and “Ton”

  • Goldie

    Form of Golding: Son of the golden one (Old English).

  • Palmer

    “Pilgrim” (English origin)

  • Odell

    English origin, meaning “woad hill”

  • Ka'ron

    No meaning available

  • Daronté

    No meaning available

  • Rodnell

    No meaning available

  • Jerome

    Sacred or holy name (Greek; Latin).

  • Barnett

    Of honorable birth; nobleman, leader (Old English).

  • Quedell

    No meaning available

  • Yannick

    French origin, meaning “God is gracious”

  • Diallo

    “Bold” (West African origin)

  • Fergus

    Very choice one; strong man (Irish Gaelic).

  • Latrell

    “Noble, loyal” (modern American origin)

  • Danny

    Form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).

  • Ivertus

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Radcliffe

    Form of Ratcliff: Red cliff or riverbank (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Theo

    “God’s gift” (shortened form of Theodore)

  • Hamilton

    “Beautiful mountain” (English origin)

  • Thelton

    Blend of two names such as Thaddeus (one who praises—Latin; gift of God; stouthearted; courageous—Greek; New Testament) and Shelton (from the settlement near the shelf or high plateau—English; surname or family name given for a first or middle name).

  • Thomy

    Form of Thomas: Twin (Aramaic; Greek; New Testament).

  • Bobbie

    No meaning available

  • Bryer

    “Brewer” (English origin)

  • Delashaun

    No meaning available

  • Jenifer

    Form of Jennifer: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Victor

    “Conqueror” (Latin origin)

  • Wilfred

    Determined peacemaker (German).

  • Bryce

    “Speckled” (English origin)

  • Tommie

    Form of Thomas: Twin (Aramaic; Greek; New Testament).

  • Dallas

    Place name—City in the state of Texas in the United States.

  • Datreon

    No meaning available

  • Orenthal

    Form of Oren: Pine tree, cedar tree, ash tree (O-ren—Hebrew).

  • Riley

    Courageous; valiant, warlike one (Irish).

  • Elvis

    All wise (Scandinavian).

  • Millard

    Flattering, winning, and strong (Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Cayden

    Variation of “Caden,” meaning “fighter”

  • Prince

    Noble title (English origin, used as a given name in African American culture)

  • Valente

    Italian origin, meaning “brave”

  • Ian

    Scottish form of John: God is gracious (EE-an—New Testament; Hebrew).

  • Delmetrice

    No meaning available

  • Rashaan

    Blend of “Ra” and “Shawn”

  • Booker

    “Scribe, bookbinder” (English origin, popularized by Booker T. Washington)

  • Ngomo

    Form of Nogomo: He will prosper (n-GO-mo—Central Africa).

  • Albisus

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Curtis

    Courteous one; court-bred (Old French).

  • Asher

    “Happy, blessed” (Hebrew origin)

  • Blaine

    Thin (Irish; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Rodrion

    Blend of “Rod” and “-ion” suffix

  • Wally

    Form of Wallace: Man from Wales (Old English).

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1

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

Are names categorized by different cultural influences?

Yes, we organize names by various influences including nature-inspired names, historical figures, Spanish cultural fusion, Muslim spiritual values, and African heritage. This helps you find names that match your family's specific cultural connections.

3

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