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'''Fable'''. English. Meaning "A teaching story."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fable/submitted</ref> Keywords: arts, magic, mythology, two syllables | '''Fable'''. English. Meaning "A teaching story."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fable/submitted</ref> Keywords: arts, magic, mythology, two syllables | ||
'''Fairly'''. English. From the English surname, meaning "From the fern meadow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Fairly</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, places, two syllables | '''Fabrice'''. Italian and Latin. Meaning "Works with the hands."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fabrice</ref> Keywords: occupation, two syllables | ||
'''Fairly'''. English. From the English surname, meaning "From the fern meadow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Fairly</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fairly.html</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, places, two syllables | |||
'''Falcon'''. English. Meaning "Bird of prey."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Falcon</ref> Keywords: air, animals, nature, two syllables | '''Falcon'''. English. Meaning "Bird of prey."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Falcon</ref> Keywords: air, animals, nature, two syllables | ||
'''Fallon'''. Irish. Meaning "Of a ruling family."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fallon</ref> Keywords: two syllables | '''Fallon'''. Irish. Meaning "Of a ruling family," or "Royalty."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fallon</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fallon.html</ref> Keywords: nobility, two syllables | ||
'''Farah''' (فرح). Arabic. Meaning "Joy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/farah</ref> Keywords: emotions, happiness, two syllables | '''Farah''' (فرح). Arabic. Meaning "Joy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/farah</ref> Keywords: emotions, happiness, two syllables | ||
'''Farai'''. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Rejoice."<ref name="behindthename2">https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/2</ref> Keywords: emotions, happiness | '''Farai'''. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Rejoice."<ref name="behindthename2">https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/2</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farai.html</ref> Keywords: emotions, happiness | ||
'''Fargo'''. Spanish. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From the fenced pasture."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fargo</ref> Keywords: two syllables | '''Fargo'''. Spanish. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From the fenced pasture."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fargo</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Farley'''. English. From the English surname, from the place name, in Old English meaning "fern meadow."<ref name="20knames2">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm</ref> Keywords: nature, plants, two syllables | '''Fakhri'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "Honorary." 2. Persian. Meaning "Glory."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fakhri.html</ref> Keywords: two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Farley'''. English. From the English surname, from the place name, in Old English meaning "fern meadow."<ref name="20knames2">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farley.html</ref> Keywords: nature, plants, two syllables | |||
'''Farmer'''. English. From the surname, meaning "One who farms."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farmer</ref> Keywords: occupation, two syllables | '''Farmer'''. English. From the surname, meaning "One who farms."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farmer</ref> Keywords: occupation, two syllables | ||
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'''Farrah'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Ironsmith." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farrah</ref> Keywords: metal, occupation, two syllables | '''Farrah'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Ironsmith." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farrah</ref> Keywords: metal, occupation, two syllables | ||
'''Farren'''. English. Meaning "The color iron-gray." Variants: '''Farin''', '''Farrin'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farren</ref> Keywords: colors, metal, two syllables | '''Farren'''. 1. English. Meaning "The color iron-gray." 2. English. Meaning "Adventurous," or "Traveler." 3. Arabic. Meaning "Baker." 4. Irish. Meaning "The land." Variants: '''Farran''', '''Farin''', '''Farrin'''. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farren</ref><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/farren</ref><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/farran</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farren.html</ref> Keywords: colors, courage, metal, two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Fatin'''. Arabic. Meaning "Intelligent, clever," "Captivating, enchanting, fascinating," or "The daughter of the Prophet Muhammad."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fatin</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fatin.html</ref> Keywords: intelligence, religious, spiritual, two syllables, virtue | |||
'''Fatsani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Be meek."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: three syllables, virtue | '''Fatsani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Be meek."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: three syllables, virtue | ||
'''Faulkner'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Falconer."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/faulkner</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, occupation, two syllables | '''Faulkner'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Falconer."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/faulkner</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, occupation, two syllables | ||
'''Fay'''. 1. English. Meaning "Trust, faith." 2. French. Meaning "Faithful, loyalty, belief." 3. Irish. Meaning "Raven." Variant: '''Faye'''.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/faye</ref><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fay</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, nature, spirituality, one syllable, virtue | |||
'''February'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "Born in February."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/february</ref> Keywords: time, winter | '''February'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "Born in February."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/february</ref> Keywords: time, winter | ||
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'''Feidlimid'''. Ancient Irish. Meaning "Beauty" or "Ever good." From the name of an early king in Irish mythology. Variants: '''Fedelmid''', '''Fedlimid'''.<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: nobility, three syllables | '''Feidlimid'''. Ancient Irish. Meaning "Beauty" or "Ever good." From the name of an early king in Irish mythology. Variants: '''Fedelmid''', '''Fedlimid'''.<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: nobility, three syllables | ||
'''Félicité'''. French. From the Latin name Felix, meaning "Lucky."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: luck, magic | '''Felice'''. English, French, and Italian. From the Latin name Felix, meaning "Lucky."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Felice.html</ref> Keywords: luck, magic, two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Félicité'''. French. From the Latin name Felix, meaning "Lucky." Variant: '''Felicite'''.<ref name="20knames2" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Felicite.html</ref> Keywords: luck, magic, three syllables | |||
'''Felis'''. Chamoru. Meaning "Happy."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/felis</ref> | |||
'''Femi'''. African Yoruba. Meaning "Love me."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Femi.html</ref> Keywords: affection, emotion, two syllables | |||
'''Fenix'''. Greek. Meaning "Dark red."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fenix</ref> Keywords: colors, two syllables | |||
'''Fenmore'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Fen moor."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fenmore</ref> Keywords: places, two syllables, water | '''Fenmore'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Fen moor."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fenmore</ref> Keywords: places, two syllables, water | ||
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'''Fergie'''. Scottish. Pet form of the masculine name Fergus, which is the Anglicized form of the Irish masculine name Fearghas. Meaning "Man of vigour." The original name was that of several figures in Irish legend.<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fergus</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fearghas</ref> Keywords: two syllables | '''Fergie'''. Scottish. Pet form of the masculine name Fergus, which is the Anglicized form of the Irish masculine name Fearghas. Meaning "Man of vigour." The original name was that of several figures in Irish legend.<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fergus</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fearghas</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Fernley'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "Fern meadow." Variants: '''Fernlea''', '''Fernlee''', '''Fernleigh'''.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fernley</ref> Keywords: nature, places, plants, two syllables | |||
'''Ferran'''. Catalan. Meaning "Ready traveler."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Ferran.html</ref> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Ferrari'''. Italian. From the surname. Meaning "Blacksmith." Also a modern name, after the name of the Italian brand of car.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ferrari</ref> Keywords: modern, three syllables, travel | '''Ferrari'''. Italian. From the surname. Meaning "Blacksmith." Also a modern name, after the name of the Italian brand of car.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ferrari</ref> Keywords: modern, three syllables, travel | ||
'''Fews'''. English. Meaning unknown.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fews</ref> Keywords: one syllable. | '''Fews'''. 1. English. Meaning unknown. 2. French. Meaning "Woods."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fews</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fews.html</ref> Keywords: one syllable. | ||
'''Fifer'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Fife player."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fifer</ref> Keywords: music, two syllables | '''Fifer'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Fife player."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fifer</ref> Keywords: music, two syllables | ||
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'''Floor'''. Dutch. Pet form of the names Florentius, Florence, or Flora. The former two mean "Flourishing, prospering" while Flora means "Flower."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: flowers, nature, plants, prosperity, wealth | '''Floor'''. Dutch. Pet form of the names Florentius, Florence, or Flora. The former two mean "Flourishing, prospering" while Flora means "Flower."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: flowers, nature, plants, prosperity, wealth | ||
'''Florence'''. English and French. Meaning "Flourishing, prospering." In modern times, more often feminine.<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: feminine inclined, prosperity | '''Florence'''. English and French. Meaning "Flourishing, prospering," or "Flowering." In modern times, more often feminine.<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florence</ref> Variant: '''Florenz'''.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florenz</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, prosperity | ||
'''Florian'''. | '''Florian'''. Slavic and Latin. Meaning "Flower" or "Flowering."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florian</ref> | ||
'''Florry'''. A name that can be either feminine or masculine. 1. English. Feminine variant of English name Florrie, meaning "blossoming." 2. English. Masculine variant of Irish Gaelic name Flaithrí, meaning "Prince."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: flowers, nature, nobility, plants, royalty, two syllables | '''Floris'''. French. Meaning "In flower."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/floris</ref> | ||
'''Florry'''. A name that can be either feminine or masculine. 1. English. Feminine variant of English name Florrie, meaning "blossoming." 2. English. Masculine variant of Irish Gaelic name Flaithrí, meaning "Prince."<ref name="20knames2" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Florry.html</ref> Keywords: flowers, nature, nobility, plants, royalty, two syllables | |||
'''Flurry'''. English. Meaning "snow squall."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: nature, two syllables, weather, winter | '''Flurry'''. English. Meaning "snow squall."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: nature, two syllables, weather, winter | ||
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'''Flynn'''. Irish. From the surname, meaning "Descendant of the red-haired man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/flynn</ref> Keywords: appearance, colors, one syllable | '''Flynn'''. Irish. From the surname, meaning "Descendant of the red-haired man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/flynn</ref> Keywords: appearance, colors, one syllable | ||
'''Folami'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Respect and honour me."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: three syllables | '''Folami'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Respect and honour me."<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Folami.html</ref> Keywords: three syllables | ||
'''Fonda'''. Spanish. From the surname. Meaning "Foundation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fonda</ref> Keywords: strength, two syllables | '''Fonda'''. Spanish. From the surname. Meaning "Foundation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fonda</ref> Keywords: strength, two syllables | ||
'''Fone'''. Native American, Santa Clara tribe. Meaning "Snow child."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fone</ref> Keywords: winter | '''Fone'''. Native American, Santa Clara tribe. Meaning "Snow child."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fone</ref> Keywords: winter | ||
'''Forba'''. 1. Irish. Meaning "Owns the fields." 2. Scottish. Meaning "Headstrong."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Forba.html</ref> Keywords: two syllables | |||
'''Forde'''. | '''Forde'''. | ||
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'''Fortuo'''. Latin. Meaning "Good fortune," or "Born on the 20th of April."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fortuo</ref> Keywords: luck, magic, spirituality, superstition, three syllables | '''Fortuo'''. Latin. Meaning "Good fortune," or "Born on the 20th of April."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fortuo</ref> Keywords: luck, magic, spirituality, superstition, three syllables | ||
'''Fountain'''. English. Meaning "A spring of water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fountain</ref> Keywords: nature, water | '''Fountain'''. English. Meaning "A spring of water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fountain</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fountain.html</ref> Keywords: nature, water | ||
'''Francis'''. English. Meaning "French." This name is often given in honor of Saint Francis. In English, this is the masculine and neutral form of the name, whereas '''Frances''' is the feminine form, though both are pronounced the same in English, so Frances can also be considered neutral. Neutral pet forms include '''Fran''', '''Franki''', '''Frankie''', '''Franky''', and '''Franny'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/francis</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/frances</ref> Keywords: one syllable, two syllables | '''Francis'''. English. Meaning "French." This name is often given in honor of Saint Francis. In English, this is the masculine and neutral form of the name, whereas '''Frances''' is the feminine form, though both are pronounced the same in English, so Frances can also be considered neutral. Neutral pet forms include '''Fran''', '''Franki''', '''Frankie''', '''Franky''', and '''Franny'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/francis</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/frances</ref> Keywords: one syllable, two syllables | ||
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'''Freddie'''. English. Pet form of names such as masculine Frederick and feminine Frederica. Meaning "Peaceful ruler."<ref name="20knames2" /><ref name="behindthename2" /> Variants: '''Freddi''', '''Freddy'''. The pet form '''Fred''' is the most masculine inclined, but can be neutral. Keywords: nobility, one syllable, two syllables | '''Freddie'''. English. Pet form of names such as masculine Frederick and feminine Frederica. Meaning "Peaceful ruler."<ref name="20knames2" /><ref name="behindthename2" /> Variants: '''Freddi''', '''Freddy'''. The pet form '''Fred''' is the most masculine inclined, but can be neutral. Keywords: nobility, one syllable, two syllables | ||
'''Freedom'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "Not in captivity."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/freedom</ref> Keywords: two syllables | '''Freedom'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "Not in captivity."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/freedom</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Freedom.html</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''French'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "From France."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/french</ref> Pet forms: '''Frenchie''', '''Frenchy'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frenchie</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frenchy</ref> Keywords: one syllable, places | '''French'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "From France."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/french</ref> Pet forms: '''Frenchie''', '''Frenchy'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frenchie</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frenchy</ref> Keywords: one syllable, places | ||
'''Frewi'''. Welsh. Meaning "Peace, reconciliation."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Frewi.html</ref> Keywords: two syllables, virtue | |||
'''Friday'''. English. From the Old English word. Meaning "Day of the goddess of married love, Frigga."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/friday</ref> Keywords: birth, time, two syllables | '''Friday'''. English. From the Old English word. Meaning "Day of the goddess of married love, Frigga."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/friday</ref> Keywords: birth, time, two syllables | ||
'''Friso'''. German. Meaning "Of the Frisians." The name of a Frisian king.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/friso</ref> Keywords: nobility | '''Friso'''. German. Meaning "Of the Frisians." The name of a Frisian king.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/friso</ref> Keywords: nobility | ||
'''Fritzi'''. German. Meaning "Peaceful ruler."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fritzi</ref> Keywords: nobility, two syllables | |||
'''Frost'''. English. Meaning "The freezing of water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frost</ref> Keywords: nature, one syllable, water, winter | '''Frost'''. English. Meaning "The freezing of water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frost</ref> Keywords: nature, one syllable, water, winter | ||
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'''Fujima''' (ふじま). Japanese. Meaning depends on choice of ''kanji'' spelling, so one possible meaning is 風詩乃 "wind" "poetry" "you."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/fujima-2/</ref> Keywords: three syllables | '''Fujima''' (ふじま). Japanese. Meaning depends on choice of ''kanji'' spelling, so one possible meaning is 風詩乃 "wind" "poetry" "you."<ref>https://japanese-names.info/first_name/fujima-2/</ref> Keywords: three syllables | ||
'''Fumnanya'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "Love me."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: emotions, love, three syllables | '''Fumnanya'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "Love me."<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fumnanya.html</ref> Keywords: emotions, love, three syllables | ||
'''Fungai'''. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Think."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: | '''Fungai'''. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Think."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: intelligence, two syllables | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||