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  • Shannon

    Old, wise (Irish).

  • Garland

    From the spearland (Old English).

  • Harlem

    Place name, popular in African American culture

  • Sigismund

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Silas

    “Wood or forest” (Latin origin)

  • Elric

    German origin, meaning “wise ruler”

  • Andres

    No meaning available

  • Purvis

    To provide food (French).

  • Arnold

    “Ruler, strong as an eagle” (German origin)

  • Cloves

    Form of Clovis, a form of Louis: Great fighter; famous warrior (French; Old German; Teutonic).

  • Azooz

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Constant

    Form of Constantine: Firm, constant one; steadfast (Latin).

  • Chinweze

    Form of Chinwe: It belongs to God (Igbo or Ibo, Nigeria).

  • Broadus

    Form of Brad, a form of Bradford: From the broad river crossing (English).

  • Jessie

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

  • Dennis

    English form of Denis, the French form of Dionysos, Greek mythological God of wine and revelry.

  • Tamonte

    No meaning available

  • Jashaun

    Blend of “Ja” and “Shaun”

  • Frankie

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

  • Threston

    No meaning available

  • Midlee

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Cornel

    Form of Cornelius: Like a horn (Latin).

  • Wayman

    Form of Wyman: Warrior (Old English).

  • Leon

    Form of Leo: Lion (Latin).

  • Kavion

    No meaning available

  • Uterius

    No meaning available

  • Stephane

    Form of Stephanos: Crowned one (Greek).

  • Marlon

    Little falcon or hawk (Old French).

  • Micheal

    Form of Michael: Who is like God? (Hebrew).

  • Ahmed

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

  • Kree

    Unique African American name

  • Demondre

    No meaning available

  • Nimble

    Meaning and origin unknown. Name found among free black men who lived and worked in eighteenth-century New England.

  • Etheyo

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Littleton

    Small settlement (Anglo-Saxon; Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Deveron

    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.

  • Dareion

    No meaning available

  • Rigby

    “Ridge farm” (English origin)

  • Dickey

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

  • Kenyatis

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kenyatta: A traditional beaded belt that carries the meaning "light of Kenya" (Kikuyu, Kenya).

  • Jacque

    Form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).

  • Gentry

    “Noble, courteous” (English origin)

  • Rashed

    No meaning available

  • Lemuel

    Hebrew origin, meaning “devoted to God”

  • Fesse

    Form of Festus: Meaning and origin unknown. In the New Testament, the procurator of Judea through whom Paul made his famous appeal to Caesar.

  • Prevan

    No meaning available

  • Derek

    Ruler of the people (Old German).

  • Preston

    Dweller at the priest’s place (Old English).

  • Somondre

    No meaning available

  • Carlton

    “Settlement of free men” (English origin)

  • Koffi

    Born on Friday (Ga [Gao], Ghana; Ewe, Ghana).

  • Orien

    No meaning available

  • Maguire

    Irish origin, meaning “son of the beige one”

  • Roque

    Meaning and origin unknown.

  • Kaisir

    Unique variation of “Kaiser”

  • Udonavon

    No meaning available

  • Nelsan

    Form of Nelson: Son of the champion; son of Neal (English).

  • Cuba

    Place name—Island of the West Indies archipelago, located off the coast of Florida (Spanish).

  • Asbury

    Form of a place name—Astbury in Cheshire, England: Dweller from the east manor (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name—sometimes given to honor the eighteenth-century Methodist preacher and circuit rider, Frances Asbury.

  • Primus

    First (Latin).

  • Vernard

    Blend of two names such as Vernon (youthful, springlike—Latin) and Bernard (brave as a bear—Old German).

  • Kaleel

    Variation of “Khalil”

  • Demarre

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Kamron

    Variation of “Cameron” with “K”

  • Langston

    Named after Langston Hughes, the famous poet (English origin)

  • Byron

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

  • Keita

    Place name—town in Niger, a country in West Africa.

  • Hubbard

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

  • Tadley

    Form of Tad, a form of Thaddeus: Father (Greek; Late Latin; Old Welsh).

  • Jelani

    Mighty, strong (jeh-LAH-nee—Igbo or Ibo, Nigeria).

  • Khari

    Kingly (Swahili, East Africa).

  • Alton

    Dweller at the old town or estate (Old English).

  • Anthuan

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

  • Osaze

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Mitchell

    Form of Michael: Who is like God? (Hebrew).

  • Bashaun

    Blend of “Ba” and “Shaun”

  • Kevin

    Gentle, lovable (Irish Gaelic).

  • Naylor

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

  • Arnett

    Little eagle (French).

  • Aaron

    “High mountain” (Hebrew origin)

  • Rashaad

    Modern African American name, meaning “good judgment”

  • Andrell

    Unique African American name

  • Percy

    To destroy (English, from the Greek Perseus); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Purcia

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Iman

    Arabic origin, meaning “faith”

  • Jarell

    Combination of “Jar” and “-ell” suffix

  • Dorian

    “From the sea” (Greek origin, widely used)

  • Gordon

    From the triangular or gore-shaped hill; from the marshes (Old English).

  • Landon

    “Long hill” (English origin)

  • Marvelous

    Word name—The English word marvelous: Causing wonder (Middle English).

  • Simeon

    Heard by God; hearing; one who hears (Hebrew; New Testament).

  • Char'quez

    No meaning available

  • Gray

    Bailiff (Middle English).

  • Jévon

    No meaning available

  • KaLail

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kalil: Crown, wreath, garland (KAY-lil—Hebrew).

  • Quintin

    Form of Quinton: Fifth child (Latin).

  • Essex

    Place name—county in England and sixteen places in the United States.

  • Virgis

    Form of Virgil: Rod or staff bearer (Latin).

  • Dekari

    Modern African American name

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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

How do you ensure cultural sensitivity and authenticity?

We work closely with African American cultural experts, historians, and community leaders to ensure every name is presented with proper context and respect. Our goal is to honor and celebrate the rich heritage behind each name.

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