English (chiefly Gloucestershire and Worcestershire): variant of Millward. French (northern): from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements mil 'good', 'gracious' + hard 'hardy', 'brave', 'strong'. Southern French: from a variant spelling of Occitan milhar 'millet field' (from mil 'millet').
Minta is an eighteenth century short form of a literary beauty still used in England today, but yet to be discovered by American baby namers. It has a fresh and dainty feel. Virtually unheard today, Minta was on the U.S. popularity lists for most years between 1880 and 1901.
Moody Family History. Moody Name Meaning. English and Irish: nickname for a courageous, arrogant, or foolhardy person, or one quickly moved to anger, from Middle English modie 'impetuous', 'haughty', 'angry' (Old English modig 'brave', 'proud', from mod 'spirit', 'mind', 'courage').
Moore Name Meaning. English: from Middle English more 'moor', 'marsh', 'fen', 'area of uncultivated land' (Old English mor), hence a topographic name for someone who lived in such a place or a habitational name from any of the various places named with this word, as for example Moore in Cheshire or More in Shropshire.
Mosiah [mosi-ah] as a name for boys is of Hebrew derivation, and the meaning of the name Mosiah is "savior". Mosiah is a variant form of Moses (Hebrew).
The meaning of the name “Nakisha” is: “Cassia, cinamon, favorite”. Categories: American Names.
Narelle is an Australian name from a West Australian Koori (Aboriginal) tribe around modern Perth. It means Lake. ― LadyLisa 4/27/2005. Firstly, "Koori" is a tribal name from New South Wales and Victoria. The Aboriginal people of the Perth region are the Nyoongar.
Needham Name Meaning. English: habitational name from places in Derbyshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk, so named from Old English ned 'need', 'hardship' + ham 'homestead', i.e. a place that provided a poor living. Irish (County Mayo): English surname adopted as an equivalent of Irish Ó Niadh (see Nee).
Neilson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Neil". The prefix Neil- is of Gaelic origin, a genitive of 'Niall', possibly meaning "Champion" or "Cloud". Neilson, as a surname, is common in English language-speaking countries, but less common as a given name.
Neshaun is a modern combination of the prefix Ne- and the name Shaun, itself derived from John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world.
