

Some of these names need not be defined, because it is not uncommon in British girl names to draw inspiration from nature. Davydd (pronounced “dahv-eth,” “beloved”).Peregrin ( “traveler, wanderer” also the full name of Pippin Took in The Lord of the Rings).Greyson (“ son of the gray-haired man”).John ( pronounced “sin-jin,” this name is probably best known for being the first name of the love interest in Jane Eyre) Ross (“ headland,” referring to points in Scotland in particular that extend far out into the sea).Milton (“ mill town,” name of the 17th century poet John Milton, who wrote Paradise Lost).James ( “supplanter,” the name of two kings).Cedric ( a name invented by Sir Walter Scott in the 19th century for his novel Ivanhoe ).Dexter (“ right-handed, favorable” also “one who dyes fabric” names that end in “-ter” such as “Baxter,” “Webster,” and “Brewster” often refer to professions traditionally done by women.).John (“ God is gracious,” the name of several early English kings).

Arthur (“ bear,” name of the legendary King of the Britons).Archie ( diminutive of Archibald “ genuine and bold”).Monty ( diminutive form of Montgomery “mountain belonging to the ruler”).Duncan (“ dark-skinned warrior,” the name of an 11th century Scottish king).Edward (“ wealthy guard,” among the most common names for British rulers).George ( “farmer,” the name of six kings).Charles ( “free man,” the name of three British monarchs).Columba,” the name of several Scottish kings)

