Names of British Origin

71 name results found of British origin

Everest M F
The name Everest is of English origin and is derived from the surname of Sir George Everest, a British surveyor and geographer. The name Everest means "from Everest's hill" or "from the hill of the......
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Ghana F
The name "Ghana" is derived from the ancient Ghana Empire, which was located in present-day Mali and Mauritania. The empire was known for its wealth and power, particularly in gold trade. The name ......
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Gladstone M
The name "Gladstone" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "glæd" meaning "bright" or "shining" and "stan" meaning "stone." It is a surname that was originally given to peo......
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Kimathi M
The name "Kimathi" is of African origin, specifically from the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is a masculine name that means "one who fights for freedom" or "one who fights for independence." The name ......
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Kingarthur M
The name "Kingarthur" is a combination of two words: "king" and "Arthur." "King" refers to a ruler or leader of a kingdom, while "Arthur" is a legendary figure associated with medieval British folk......
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Lady F
The name "Lady" is a title used to address or refer to a woman of high social standing or nobility. It is often used as a formal way to address or show respect to a woman, particularly in British E......
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Macauly M
The name Macauly is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacAmhalghaidh, meaning "son of Amhalghaidh." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Am......
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Maiwand M
The name "Maiwand" is of Pashto origin and is primarily associated with the Battle of Maiwand, a significant historical event in Afghanistan. Maiwand refers to a district in the Kandahar province o......
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Nigeria F
The name "Nigeria" is derived from the Niger River, the country's main waterway. It was coined by Flora Shaw, the wife of Nigeria's first British High Commissioner, in the late 19th century. The te......
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Palestine F
The name "Palestine" refers to a region in the Middle East that has historical and cultural significance. It is derived from the ancient Philistines, a people who inhabited the area in biblical tim......
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