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  • Ernie

    Form of Ernest, the English form of Ernst: Earnest one; determined (German; Old English).

  • Celester

    Form of Celestino: Belonging to heaven (Spanish).

  • Maverick

    “Independent” (American origin)

  • Lezario

    Unique blend inspired by “Lazaro”

  • Abraham

    Father of the multitude (Hebrew; Old Testament—first of the patriarchs, father of the Hebrew nation, ancestor of the Hebrews and Arabs). Name found among enslaved men in the South during the mid-nineteenth century.

  • Kreighton

    No meaning available

  • Rhett

    “Counsel” (English origin)

  • Archie

    Form of Archibald: The truly bold; noble; sacred prince; genuine (Anglo-French; German).

  • A’Omare

    Form of Omari: Flourishing, thriving; long life (Swahili, East Africa).

  • Andrew

    Strong, manly (Greek).

  • Norman

    “Man from the north” (English origin)

  • Cousins

    Relative, kinsman (Middle English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Cleo

    Form of Cleophas: One who comes to give a speech (Aramaic; New Testament); one of two disciples who encountered Jesus on the Road to Emmaus.

  • Harrison

    Son of Harry: Ruler of the home (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Milton

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

  • Jeron

    Form of Jaron: To sing, to cry out (Hebrew).

  • Fletcher

    “Arrow maker” (English origin)

  • Albisus

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Diontray

    No meaning available

  • Jan

    Dutch form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament); pronunciation: yahn.

  • Mingo

    Form of Domingo: Of the Lord (Italian; Spanish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Theodore

    “Gift of God” (Greek origin)

  • Leon

    Form of Leo: Lion (Latin).

  • Antone

    Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).

  • Bertley

    Form of Bert: Shining brightly; glorious one (Old English).

  • Hasan

    Good, beautiful, handsome (hah-sahn—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).

  • Walli

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

  • Denver

    Danish crossing (English).

  • Taurian

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Taurus: Bull (Latin); the second sign of the Zodiac.

  • Aloyisus

    Form of Aloysius: Famous warrior (Late Latin).

  • Victor

    Conqueror; victorious (Latin).

  • Antione

    Variation of “Antoine,” meaning “priceless”

  • Rochester

    Rocky fortress; sky fortress (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Yazen

    No meaning available

  • Barack

    “Blessed” (Swahili origin)

  • Farrell

    No meaning available

  • Grady

    Man of rank (Irish).

  • Tevin

    Blend of two names such as Thomas (twin—Aramaic; Greek; New Testament) and Kevin (gentle, lovable—Irish Gaelic).

  • Elian

    Hebrew origin, meaning “the Lord is my God”

  • Cordell

    Form of Cordier: Make or seller of cord (French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Maliek

    Variation of “Malik,” meaning “king”

  • Deontre

    Blend of “Deon” and “Trey”

  • Bennett

    Little blessed one (Latin-French).

  • Eddrick

    Unique blend of “Ed” and “Rick”

  • Fess

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

  • Trevon

    “Fair town” (modern American origin)

  • Wilford

    Dweller at the willow ford. (Old English).

  • Finlay

    Scottish origin, meaning “fair hero”

  • Cleavon

    Of the cliff (African-American; English).

  • Calan

    Variation of “Callan,” meaning “rock”

  • Damonte

    “From the mountain” (modern American origin)

  • Jaymore

    No meaning available

  • Lavarne

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Vaughn: Small one (Old Welsh).

  • Jalal

    No meaning available

  • Loudin

    Form of a place name: Loudoun, a county in the state of Virginia; Loudoun, a street in London, England.

  • Walden

    “Wooded valley” (English origin)

  • Kaydron

    No meaning available

  • Givon

    Unique blend

  • Donte

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

  • Zephyrion

    Unique African American name, variation of “Zephyr”

  • Jamonte

    Blend of “Ja” and “Monte”

  • Lorenzo

    Spanish and Italian form of Laurence: From the place of the laurel tree; laurel-crowned one (English; Latin).

  • Arvine

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

  • Cordy

    Form of Cordier: Make or seller of cord (French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Keion

    Blend of “Ke” and “-ion” suffix

  • Rondell

    Modern African American name with unique spelling

  • Tiontay

    No meaning available

  • LeBron

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

  • Alger

    “Clever warrior” (English origin)

  • Roderick

    “Famous ruler” (German origin)

  • Russ

    “Red-haired” (English origin)

  • Darrius

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

  • Africa

    Place name—The continent of Africa reminded early enslaved people of their homeland.

  • Sekazi

    Hard worker (Bondei, Tanzania).

  • Armel

    No meaning available

  • Jerald

    Form of Gerald: Rules by the spear (German).

  • Halson

    Son of Hall: Dweller at the hall or manor house (Old English).

  • Zahair

    No meaning available

  • Frelin

    Modern African American name

  • Titus

    Of the giants (Greek; New Testament—disciple of Paul).

  • Deion

    Form of Dion or Dennis, from Dionysos: God of wine and revelry (Greek).

  • Hubert

    Brilliant mind or spirit (Old German).

  • Vasher

    Modern African American name

  • DéAmbrose

    Created name from African-American culture, a form of Ambrose: Immortal, divine (Greek).

  • Powhatan

    Hill of the powwow (pow-hat-an—Algonquin, Native North American).

  • Arnett

    Little eagle (French).

  • Vaddrick

    Created name from African-American culture.

  • Wellington

    Dweller in the clearing by the temple (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Thornton

    Dweller at the thorny estate (English; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Kent

    “High, coastal land” (English origin)

  • Rudolph

    Form of Rudolf: Famous wolf (Old High German).

  • Ewart

    Homestead near a river (English).

  • Maxwell

    “Mack’s stream” (Scottish origin)

  • Absalom

    Father of peace (Old Testament—son of King David; Hebrew).

  • Cleveland

    From the cliff land; land near the steep bank (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

  • Simon

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

  • Caleb

    Bold one; dog; one with a bold stance and faithful affection (Old Testament—a leader of the the Israelites; Hebrew).

  • Stanton

    From the stony estate (Old English).

  • Madison

    Heir of the valiant warrior (Old English).

  • Curtis

    “Courteous” (French origin)

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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

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