By origin
Names of English origin
46 names
46 names whose origin traces to English. The language a name comes from says nothing about who uses it.
- Names
- 46
- Boy
- 15
- Girl
- 29
- Categories
- 3
Top meaning themes
- Light 10
- Blessing 5
- Nature 5
- Protection 2
- Kindness 2
- Leadership 2
- Strength 2
- Peace 2
By category
- Malay Names 21 · 46%
- Indian Names 2 · 4.3%
- Western Names 23 · 50%
Names
- Alvin♂Elf friend
- Joey♂♀Diminutive of Joseph, 'he will add'
- Eddie♂Rich guard
- Mary♀English form of Miryam
- Ann♀English form of Anne, linked to the Hebrew root for grace
- Danny♂God is my judge (from Daniel)
- Norman♂Northman (for the English name Norman)
- Grace♀Grace, goodwill
- Harry♂Ruler of the home (from Henry)
- Jean♀Yahweh is gracious
- Ronnie♂Short form of Ronald
- Emily♀English feminine form of Aemilius
- Joan♀God is gracious
- Serena♀Clear, tranquil, serene
- Ashley♀Ash tree clearing
- Elizabeth♀My God is an oath
- Hollis♂♀Holly trees
- Jasmine♀Jasmine flower
- Jenna♀Paradise
- June♀The month of June
- Ruby♀Ruby (the gemstone)
- Russell♂Little red one
- Sonny♂Son (pet name for a boy)
- Xander♂Defender of men
- Marshall♂Marshal, originally a horse attendant
- India♀River (from Sindhu)
- Muhammad Danny♂Praised · God is my judge (from Daniel)
- Muhammad Eddie♂Praised · commendable · rich guard
- Muhammad Harry♂Praised · ruler of the home (from Henry)
- Muhammad Norman♂Praised · northman (for the English name Norman)
- Muhammad Ronnie♂Praised · short form of Ronald
- Nur Ann♀Light · English form of Anne, linked to the Hebrew root for grace
- Nur Emily♀Light · feminine form of Aemilius
- Nur Grace♀Light · grace, goodwill
- Nur Jean♀Light · Yahweh is gracious
- Nur Jenna♀Light · paradise · garden
- Nur Joan♀Light · God is gracious
- Nur June♀Light · the month of June
- Nur Mary♀Light · English form of Miryam · original meaning uncertain
- Nur Serena♀Light · clear, tranquil, serene
- Nurul Ann♀Light · English form of Anne (grace)
- Siti Ann♀Lady · English form of Anne, linked to the Hebrew root for grace
- Siti Grace♀Lady · grace, goodwill
- Siti Jean♀Lady · Yahweh is gracious
- Siti Mary♀Lady · English form of Miryam · original meaning uncertain
- Trisha♀Thirst
About this list
This list gathers names whose origin traces to English: English names, including those used as Western names alongside other names. Among the most common in our data: Alvin, Joey, Eddie. The origin describes the word behind a name, not the person who bears it; the same names are used across communities, and a name may reach Malaysia through another language. Only names whose meaning and origin are backed by a source are listed here. See all origins, and the guide to name spellings for why spellings differ.
Frequently asked questions
Are English names used by only one community?
No. The origin does not show anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background. We describe the name and the word behind it, nothing more.
Why do spellings here differ from the original?
Names are written in the Latin alphabet with no single official system, and sounds in the source language do not always match it one to one. Common spellings have their own page, and others are noted on it.