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  • Rashon

    Blend of “Ra” and “Shawn”

  • Gibbons

    Surname or family name given for a first or middle name: Hostage, noble youth; bright, famous (Early Medieval English).

  • Theron

    Hunter (Greek).

  • Mickey

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

  • Rayshawn

    “God is gracious” (modern African American origin)

  • Midian

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Ramon

    No meaning available

  • Shannon

    “Wise river” (Irish origin)

  • Nirel

    Hebrew origin, meaning “field of God”

  • Alan

    Handsome, cheerful, harmonious one (Irish Gaelic).

  • Frederic

    Form of Frederick: Peaceful ruler (Old German).

  • Jabari

    “Valiant” (Swahili origin, widely used in African American communities)

  • Lynwood

    Form of Linwood: Dweller from the pool or waterfall near the forest (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Norward

    Northern guardian (Old English).

  • Conrad

    Bold counselor (English, from the Old High German).

  • Midlee

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Arlo

    “Fortified hill” (Spanish origin)

  • Quincy

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

  • Wilmer

    Beloved, famous, and resolute (German).

  • Boston

    Place name—A town near the thicket (English); city or town in 10 states in the United States: Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, four in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and two in Virginia.

  • Dawrence

    Blend of two names such as David (beloved one—Hebrew; Old Testament, King of Israel) and Lawrence (from the place of the laurel tree; laurel-crowned one—English; Latin).

  • Andrell

    Unique African American name

  • Todd

    Resembling a fox; sly, cunning (English; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Kincade

    No meaning available

  • DeMonte

    Blend of “De” and “Monte,” meaning “mountain”

  • Malvon

    Unique African American name

  • Alfredo

    Form of Alfred: Elf counselor; good counselor; counselor with wisdom and diplomacy (Old English).

  • Rahsaan

    No meaning available

  • Shirrel

    Form of Shirrell: From the parish of Cherhill or Shirwell; clear spring (Anglo-Saxon). Surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Dante

    Enduring, lasting, steadfast (Italian). From Dante Alighieri, born Durante Alighieri, thirteenth-century Italian poet who wrote the Divine Comedy.

  • Chinweze

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

  • Cain

    No meaning available

  • Quillin

    No meaning available

  • Eldon

    From Ella’s hill or foreign hill (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Coyette

    Form of McCoy: Son of fire (Irish; Manx; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Tyrese

    Modern African American name, “smooth, calm”

  • Sekani

    “Laughs” (African origin)

  • Darriel

    No meaning available

  • Milt

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

  • Corlis

    Form of Corliss: Benevolent (English).

  • Demarre

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Mahlon

    Form of Malin: Little war-mighty one (Old English).

  • Darterrius

    No meaning available

  • Faron

    English origin, meaning “adventurous”

  • Bratodd

    Blend of two names such as Bradford (from the broad river crossing—English) and Todd (resembling a fox; sly, cunning—English; Scottish; surname or family name given as a first or middle name).

  • Rishawn

    Blend of “Ri” and “Shawn”

  • Rodrion

    Blend of “Rod” and “-ion” suffix

  • Bryant

    Form of Brian: Strong one (Celtic).

  • Terrence

    Latin origin, meaning “tender, gracious,” used widely

  • Khatib

    Form of Kateb: Writer, scribe (kah-teb—Arabic, North Africa).

  • Martinez

    Spanish form of the name Martin, the English form of the Latin Martinus: Warlike one; surname or family name given for a first or middle name. Rooted in the mythological god of war, Mars.

  • Tompkins

    Little Tom, named for his father Thomas: Twin (Aramaic; Greek; New Testament); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Zyan

    Variation of “Zion,” meaning “highest point”

  • Clayton

    From the earth; from the settlement near the clay pit; mortal (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Keylon

    No meaning available

  • Vaughn

    Small one (Old Welsh).

  • Harlem

    Place name, popular in African American culture

  • Jerry

    Form of Jerome: Sacred or holy name (Greek; Latin).

  • Kendall

    “Valley of the River Kent” (English origin, adapted)

  • Redd

    Form for a name that begins with “Red,” such as Redford, a form of Radford, a place name in England.

  • Ferguson

    Son of Fergus: Very choice one; strong man (Irish Gaelic).

  • DeWitt

    Blond one (Old Flemish).

  • Delonte

    Modern African American name

  • Quasar

    Heavenly object that emits powerful blue light and radio waves (KWAY-zar). It is larger than a star and smaller than a galaxy.

  • Sequan

    No meaning available

  • Omarion

    Blend of “Omar” and “-ion” suffix

  • Lyle

    “The island” (French origin)

  • Bruce

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

  • Errol

    To wander (Latin).

  • Killion

    No meaning available

  • St. Julian

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

  • Rico

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

  • Philo

    Form of Philemon: Loving, friendly (Greek; New Testament).

  • Lachlan

    “Land of lakes” (Scottish origin)

  • Jasen

    No meaning available

  • Botham

    Residence in a valley; from the lowest part of the valley (Anglo-Saxon; Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Rahsaan

    Meaning and origin unknown.

  • Gentry

    “Noble, courteous” (English origin)

  • Boston

    Place name, becoming popular in African American communities

  • Niyi

    Meaning unknown (NEE-ye—Nigeria).

  • Roderick

    “Famous ruler” (German origin)

  • Lance

    “Land” (German origin)

  • Noah

    Rest; comfort (Hebrew; Old Testament).

  • Daquon

    Blend of “Da” and “Quan”

  • Montero

    Form of monte or montis: hill or wooded upland; a chase or hunt in the mountains (Latin; Spanish). Surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Kinckle

    Form of Kinkle: Spindle maker (German); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Tolliver

    Strong man; ferocious warrior (Americanized form of the Italian family name Taliaferro; English form of Telfer from the Old French taille(r); Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Freddrick

    Variation of “Frederick”

  • Freddie

    Form of Frederick: Peaceful ruler (Old German).

  • Isaac

    “Laughter” (Hebrew origin)

  • Dazhawn

    No meaning available

  • Brenin

    Welsh origin, meaning “king”

  • Kinte

    Meaning unknown (The Gambia); surname of the character Kunta Kinte in Alex Haley’s book Roots, given for a first or middle name.

  • Zaniel

    No meaning available

  • Antwone

    A creative variation of “Antoine,” meaning “priceless”

  • Kendrick

    Son of Henry (Irish Gaelic).

  • Lucien

    Light; born at dawn (Latin).

  • Emilio

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

  • Monsi

    Meaning and origin unknown.

  • Rowland

    Form of Roland: From the famous land (French; Old High German).

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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?

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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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