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  • Deforest

    Form of Forrest: Dweller or worker in a forest (Old French).

  • Khyree

    No meaning available

  • Bunny

    Word name—A young rabbit (English).

  • Arvine

    Form of Arvin: Friend of the people (German).

  • Ivan

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

  • Jabari

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

  • Isham

    From the iron one’s estate (Old English).

  • Londer

    Dweller in the country (German); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Demarien

    No meaning available

  • Jayden

    Modern name, meaning “thankful”

  • Wyatt

    Little warrior (Old French).

  • St. Elmo

    Name that honors Saint Elmo, an early bishop and martyr of the Christian faith. He is the patron saint of sailors.

  • Ryant

    Form of Ryan: Little king; kingly (Irish Gaelic).

  • Sinbad

    Heroic character in The Thousand and One Nights, also called The Arabian Nights, a collection of tales from the Islamic Golden Age, compiled by various authors over many hundreds of years.

  • Diontray

    No meaning available

  • Pat

    Form of Patrick: Noble one (Latin).

  • Silas

    Asked for (from the Aramaic; Latin; New Testament—missionary friend of Paul and Timothy).

  • Simeon

    Hebrew origin, meaning “God has heard”

  • Lyle

    From the island (French).

  • Latrelle

    No meaning available

  • Saungm

    Meaning unknown (West Africa).

  • Tevoris

    No meaning available

  • Yale

    “Fertile upland” (Welsh origin)

  • Quasar

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

  • Jashaun

    Blend of “Ja” and “Shaun”

  • Cornell

    Form of Cornelius: Like a horn (Latin).

  • Javon

    “Son of Japheth” (modern American origin)

  • Amir

    Populous; prince (ah-MEER—Arabic, North Africa).

  • Nyleek

    Unique African American name

  • Neal

    “Champion” (Irish origin)

  • Xeric

    No meaning available

  • Marquez

    Spanish origin, meaning “nobleman”

  • Morgan

    Dweller near the bright, white sea (Welsh).

  • Solon

    Wise one; wisdom (Greek).

  • Jon

    Form of Jonathan: Jehovah’s gift (Hebrew; Old Testament).

  • Dekario

    Unique variation of “Dakarai”

  • Quanell

    Unique blend of “Quan” and “-ell”

  • Herbert

    “Bright army” (German origin)

  • Archer

    “Bowman” (English origin)

  • Chiquito

    Masculine form of Chiquita: Little one (Spanish).

  • Gray

    Bailiff (Middle English).

  • Corey

    “Hollow” (Irish origin, adapted)

  • Coolridge

    Form of Coolidge or Coleridge: Dweller from the ridge where charcoal was made (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Dekion

    No meaning available

  • Quinland

    Form of Quinlan: Son of the comely one (Irish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Omonteez

    No meaning available

  • Bobby

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

  • Javonn

    Modern African American name

  • Damarco

    Variation of “Marco” with “Da” prefix

  • Kinckle

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

  • Acie

    Form of Ace: Unity; first in luck or accomplishment (Latin).

  • Imamu

    Faith leader (Swahili, East Africa).

  • Varnan

    No meaning available

  • Rodnell

    No meaning available

  • Locke

    “Fortified place” (English origin)

  • Christian

    “Follower of Christ” (Greek origin)

  • Carleton

    From the farm or homestead of Carl (English).

  • Donatay

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

  • Bronson

    “Brown’s son” (English origin)

  • Azaire

    Unique blend, with roots in “Zaire”

  • Kunal

    No meaning available

  • Sutton

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

  • Sloan

    “Warrior” (Irish origin)

  • Kwame

    Akan origin, meaning “born on Saturday”

  • McKinley

    Son of the white-skinned warrior (Gaelic); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Ali

    Elevated, greatest, noble, exalted (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).

  • Lunsford

    Place name—a manor house in Echingham, Sussex, England; surname or family name given for a first or middle name (English).

  • Harlen

    Modern African American name

  • Chislom

    Form of Chuslum: Bull (chuh-sluhm—Nez Percé, Native North American).

  • Brackston

    No meaning available

  • Abe

    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.

  • Sekani

    “Laughs” (African origin)

  • Gene

    “Well-born” (Greek origin)

  • Adger

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Albertus

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

  • Cyrrale

    Form of Cyril: Lordly one (Greek).

  • Dwayne

    “Dark or swarthy” (Irish origin, popular in African American culture)

  • Darrius

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

  • Mzwakhe

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Lamontae

    Combination of “La” and “Monte”

  • KaLail

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

  • Houston

    Hugh’s town; dweller from a town with a heart or spirit (Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Audell

    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.

  • Dawayne

    Unique spelling of “Dwayne,” meaning “dark or swarthy”

  • Undre

    Form of Andre: Strong, manly (French).

  • Trey

    “Third” (modern American origin)

  • Saunders

    Form of Alexander: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).

  • Jashawn

    Unique combination of “Ja” and “Shawn”

  • Taelon

    Blend of “Tae” and “Lon”

  • Rigby

    “Ridge farm” (English origin)

  • Jean

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

  • Franco

    Italian origin, meaning “free”

  • Thacker

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Namir

    Arabic origin, meaning “leopard”

  • Kristoff

    Form of Christopher: Believer in Christ; anointed one; Christlike (Greek).

  • Dale

    Dweller in the valley (Old English).

  • Percival

    “Pierces the valley” (French origin)

  • Wes

    Form of Wesley: From the west meadow (Old English).

  • Midlee

    Created name from African-American culture.

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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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