Abigail

520th most popular female first name in the United States; frequency is 0.025%; percentile is 74.924

In Hebrew, Abigail means "source of joy" or "father of joy". From the Bible, this name comes from King David's third wife who was described as good in discretion and beautiful in form.

Other variations of Abigail are:
Irish--Abiageal, Gobinet, Gobnait, Gobnat, Gubnat
English--Gael, Gail, Gaila, Gala, Gale, Gaylene

Related linkage: Abigail Adams, Abigail Fillmore, Abigail McBride, Abigail Seager, Abigail Hill Masham, Mary Abigail Dodge, Abigail Phang, Abigail McLagan
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Aaliyah

In Hebrew and Arabic, Aaliyah means "to ascend up" or "highly exalted".

Other forms of this name are Aliya and Aliyah.

Related linkage: Aaliyah Haughton
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Melinda

223rd most popular female first name in the United States; frequency is 0.094%; percentile is 60.477

Melinda is Anglo Saxon for "grateful". In Greek, this name means "gentle" or "dark". In English, this name is a blend of the names Melissa and Linda. Other variations are Mindie and Mindy.

Some related webpages: Melinda Clarke, Melinda Messenger, Melinda Wagner, Melinda Kimble, Melinda Baimbridge, Melinda (First Lady of Magic), Melinda Maximova, Melinda Kolk, Melinda Rambo, Melinda C. Kimsey, Melinda Harper
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Friday, February 22, 2002

Andrew

35th most popular male first name in the United States; frequency is 0.537%; percentile is 41.824

The name Andrew originates in Greek and means "manly". In Latin, it also means "manly".

Variants of the name Andrew are: Andera, Andere, Anderson, Andre, Andrea, Andreas, Andree, Andreo, Andres, Andria, Andrian, Andric, Andriel, Andy, Aundre, Drew, Dru, Drue, Kendrew, and MacAndrew.

Some related webpages: Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Andrew Barbano, Andrew Marvell, Andrew Tolmach, Andrew Wyeth, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Andrew Fielding Huxley, Andrew Davidhazy, Andrew Harvey, Andrew Ilie, Andrew Lewis
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Thursday, February 21, 2002

Amy

32nd most popular female first name in the United States; frequency is 0.451%; percentile is 22.745

Amy means "beloved" or "dearly beloved" in Latin. A French variation of this name is Aimee.

Some related webpages: Amy Chow, Amy Tan, Amy Fadhli, Amy Pfrimmer, Amy White, Amy Grant, Amy Yip, Amy Kwok, Amy Gallatin, Amy Goldstein, Amy Lowell, Amy Scurria
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Wednesday, February 20, 2002

William

5th most popular male first name in the United States; frequency is 2.451%; percentile is 14.812

The name William is Teutonic and means "determined" or "guardian". In German it means "resolute guardian".

Other variations of William are: Bill, Billie, Billy, Gillermo, Guillaume, Guillermo, Liam, Lyam, Mimi, Minetta, Minette, Minna, Minnie, Wilhelm, Wilhelmina, Will, Willesone, Williamon, Williams, Williamson.

Some related webpages: William Wordsworth, William Vickrey, William Inge, William Ellery, William Shakespeare, William C. Byham, William Frederick Cody (Buffalo Bill), William Harvey, William Count Basie, William Henry Harrison, William McKinley, William Schuman
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Sean

94th most popular male first name in the United States; frequency is 0.197%; percentile is 58.368

Sean means "heavenly" or "generosity" in Hebrew. In Irish it means "God's gracious gift" and is a form of John via the French name Jean. Other Irish variations of the name are: Seana, Seanachan, Seanan, Seanlaoch, Shauden, Shaughn, Shaun, Shaundre, Shawn, Shawnn, and Shonn.

Some related webpages: Sean Townsend, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Sean Young, Sean Connery, Sean Penn, Sean Heim, Sean Meyn, Sean Lennon, Sean Altman
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Tuesday, February 19, 2002

Selena

815th most popular female first name in the United States; frequency is 0.012%; percentile is 80.049

In Greek, Selena means "the moon". The French variant of this name is Celine.

Some related webpages: Selena Quintanilla Perez, Selena Crosscroft, Selena Wright, Selena Sloan Butler, Selena Maranjian, Selena (the movie), The Selena Foundation, Selena Fox, Selena Kim, Selena Lormand
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Monday, February 18, 2002

Sarah

23rd most popular female first name in the United States; frequency is 0.508%; percentile is 18.469

Sarah means "true princess" or just "princess" in Hebrew. The Arabic form of this name is Sara.

Some related webpages: Sarah Polk, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sarah Wilson, Sarah Josepha Hale, Sarah Vincent Curzon, Sarah Flanigan, Sarah Vaughan, Sarah Lucas, Sarah Duchess of York, Sarah Brightman, Sarah McLachlan
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Penelope

771st most popular female first name in the United States; frequency is 0.013%; percentile is 79.505

In Greek, Penelope means "weaver".

Some related webpages: Penelope Cruz, Penelope Sanderson, Penelope Lively, Penelope Lee, Penelope Houston, Penelope Kent, Penelope Smith, Penelope (from Greek mythology)
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