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  • LaPhonso

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Alphonso: Noble and ready; eager for battle (Old German).

  • Alvesta

    Blend of two names such as Alvin (friend of all; noble friend—Old German) and Ester (star—Hebrew; Persian [Farsi], Iran).

  • Leondre

    Combination of “Leon” and “Andre”

  • Wamukota

    “Born at dawn” (Ugandan origin)

  • D'Ante

    No meaning available

  • Marquez

    Spanish origin, meaning “nobleman”

  • Kenyon

    Swahili origin, meaning “blond”

  • Elston

    From the estate of the noble one (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Lester

    Dyer (Middle English).

  • Mason

    Stoneworker (Middle English; Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Isaiah

    Salvation of God (Old Testament—prophet; Hebrew).

  • Belton

    English origin, meaning “beautiful town”

  • Donte

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

  • Raffiel

    No meaning available

  • Tramaine

    Modern African American name with a unique sound

  • Zachary

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

  • Jaren

    Modern variation of “Aaron”

  • Du Bois

    Dweller near the wood; woodsman; woodworker (French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Theron

    Hunter (Greek).

  • Christian

    “Follower of Christ” (Greek origin)

  • Finn

    “Fair” (Irish origin)

  • Erroll

    Form of Errol: To wander (Latin).

  • Robby

    Form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).

  • Preston

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

  • Rannier

    No meaning available

  • Clark

    Scholar (Old French).

  • Yadean

    No meaning available

  • Donjae

    No meaning available

  • Malcolm

    “Disciple of St. Columba” (Scottish origin)

  • Terrance

    Form of Terence: Smooth, polished one; tender (Latin).

  • Ben

    Son (Hebrew).

  • Steveland

    Form of Steven, a form of Stephen: Crowned one (Greek).

  • Gerard

    Brave spearman (German).

  • Resherd

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Rasheed or Rashid: Rightly guided (Arabic, North Africa).

  • Briar

    “Thorny patch” (English origin)

  • Harlin

    Unique spelling, modern African American name

  • Jaydee

    No meaning available

  • Finis

    Word name: The end (Latin).

  • Jordell

    Unique African American name with “-ell” suffix

  • Antez

    No meaning available

  • Spann

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

  • Ravon

    Unique blend of “Ra” and “Von”

  • Nathaniel

    “Gift of God” (Hebrew origin)

  • Brock

    Badger (English).

  • Lamel

    Modern African American name

  • McLean

    Son of the follower of St. John (Gaelic); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Rashard

    Blend of “Ra” and “Shawn”

  • Du Bose

    Form of Du Bois: Dweller near the wood; woodsman; woodworker (French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Zabian

    Unique modern name

  • Jamir

    “One who is blessed” (modern American origin)

  • Chaquille

    No meaning available

  • Cyrrale

    Form of Cyril: Lordly one (Greek).

  • Quincy

    “Fifth born” (French origin, popularized by Quincy Jones)

  • Roy

    King (Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Orlando

    Spanish and Italian form of Roland: From the famous land (Old German).

  • Franco

    Italian origin, meaning “free”

  • Wilbert

    Resolute, brilliant one (Old German).

  • Raymond

    “Wise protector” (German origin)

  • Levardis

    Form of the word veritas: Truth (Latin).

  • Imani

    “Faith” (Swahili origin)

  • Hadrian

    Latin origin, meaning “from Hadria”

  • Ewin

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

  • Davarius

    No meaning available

  • Ademar

    No meaning available

  • Rashawn

    “God is gracious” (modern African American name)

  • Francois

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

  • Tavon

    “Nature’s son” (modern African American origin)

  • Faryn

    Unique spelling of “Farren,” meaning “adventurous”

  • Jessie

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

  • Harlen

    Modern African American name

  • Sean

    Irish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew: New Testament).

  • Voshon

    No meaning available

  • Jevonne

    No meaning available

  • LeBron

    “King” (French-inspired modern origin, popularized by LeBron James)

  • NaQuian

    No meaning available

  • Mark

    Form of Marcus: Little hammer; little warlike one (Latin). Rooted in Mars, the Roman god of war.

  • Ornell

    No meaning available

  • Barron

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

  • Terrence

    Form of Terence: Smooth, polished one; tender (Latin).

  • Manu

    Second-born child (man-NOO—Akan, Ghana).

  • Trenton

    “Trent’s town” (English origin)

  • Julian

    “Youthful” (Latin origin)

  • Brad

    Form of Bradford: From the broad river crossing (English).

  • Emile

    French form of Aemilius: Industrious one; rival (Latin).

  • Royce

    Son of Roy (English; French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Neil

    Form of Niall: Champion (Irish Gaelic).

  • Kendricks

    Form of Kendrick: Son of Henry (Irish Gaelic).

  • Abdullah

    Form of Abduhl: Servant of God (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).

  • Rand

    “Shield wolf” (German origin)

  • Ozie

    Form of Ozni: Hearing (OZ-ny—Old Testament—grandson of Jacob; Hebrew).

  • Dacosta

    Form of DaCosta: One who dwells on a slope (Galician; Italian; Jewish [Sephardic]; Portuguese); surname or family name given as a first or middle name.

  • Archibald

    The truly bold; noble; sacred prince; genuine (Anglo-French; German).

  • Tinsley

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Malyk

    Unique spelling of “Malik,” meaning “king”

  • Quinshawn

    Blend of two names such as Quinn (wise; intelligent—Irish Gaelic) and Shawn (God is good, gracious—Irish).

  • Nealy

    Form of Niall: Champion (Irish Gaelic).

  • Duane

    “Dark” (Irish origin)

  • Sutton

    Dweller from the southern settlement (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Dreasjon

    Meaning and origin unknown.

  • Jerrelle

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

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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

Are names categorized by different cultural influences?

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