Names like Dave

Hebrew

A form of John meaning God is gracious, also used as a short form of Janet or Janice.

English

From a surname meaning dweller by the pear tree, also used as a diminutive of Peregrine.

French

Combination of Marie and Anne, blending the meanings beloved or sea of bitterness with grace.

Greek

A short form of Gregory, from the Greek gregoros, meaning watchful and alert.

English (from Welsh)

Variant of Lynn, from the Welsh llyn meaning lake.

English

A diminutive of Theodore, meaning gift of God, or of Edward.

Scandinavian (from Latin)

Form of Christina, meaning follower of Christ.

Scottish

From an occupational surname meaning steward or guardian of the household.

French (from German)

Feminine form of Bernard, meaning brave as a bear.

English (from Norman French)

From a surname derived from the Norman French place name d'Airelle, meaning from Airelle.

French

From the French for little rock, associated with the city of La Rochelle.

German

Variant of Frederick, from Germanic elements meaning peaceful ruler.