British Name Generator

British names: History, structure, and meaning

From the Roman province of Britannia to becoming one of the world’s leading empires, Great Britain enjoys thousands of years of history—including highly recognizable names with far-reaching meanings. It’s a culture that includes everything from Celtic mythology to Harry Potter, which means a plethora of naming conventions.

British name structure runs from medieval epithets (Edward the Longshanks) to modern-day fictional characters (Harry Potter), helping drive the Western first-name/family-name structure we associate with English cultures.

British naming conventions

British naming conventions tend to include a first-last naming structure, though myth and aristocracy have also played a role; Lord Byron was actually George Gordon Byron, while some British and Celtic myths simplify hero names to first names like Arthur or Gwydion.

British name inspiration

British names often take their inspiration from Norse, Germanic, and Latin influences, reflecting the unique, multi-millennial influence of everyone from the Romans to the Saxons. The Brits also don’t mind repeating names (like “Henry” or “Elizabeth” among royalty), which helps give them their recognizable appeal.

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List of British Names

From King Arthur to Queen Victoria, British names include all sorts of references to culture, both mythical and real life. Look for short, frequently Germanic first names with simple meanings that extend to both royalty and the everyday Briton.