Early African American Names

Check out unique Early African American names, rich in history and culture. Discover traditional and meaningful names used by early African American communities. Learn their origins and meanings. Perfect for anyone looking to explore diverse name options for their baby or character naming.

Scipio

The name Scipio is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "staff or walking stick".

Cela

The name Cela is a girl's name of Latin, Polish origin, meaning "rock".

London

The name London is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin.

Beach

The name Beach is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

York

The name York is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "from the yew estate".

Hagar

The name Hagar is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "flight or forsaken".

Sable

The name Sable is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "animal name".

Abe

The name Abe is a boy's name.

Dorinda

The name Dorinda is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "bountiful gift".

Freeman

The name Freeman is a boy's name meaning "free man".

Juba

The name Juba is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "born on Monday".

Ishmael

The name Ishmael is a boy's name of Hebrew, Spanish origin, meaning "God will hear".

Alonzo

The name Alonzo is a boy's name of Spanish, Italian origin, meaning "noble, ready".

March

The name March is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "month name".

Pascal

The name Pascal is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French, English origin, meaning "of the Passover; Easter".

Perlie

The name Perlie is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "pearl".

Israel

The name Israel is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he who struggles with God".

Leodis

The name Leodis is a boy's name meaning "people living by the strongly flowing river".

Boston

The name Boston is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Flavia

The name Flavia is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "golden, blond".

Comfort

The name Comfort is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Presley

The name Presley is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "priest's meadow".

Africa

The name Africa is a girl's name.

Pearlie

The name Pearlie is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "pearl".

Dido

The name Dido is a girl's name of Greek origin.

Dolly

The name Dolly is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "gift of God".

Titus

The name Titus is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "title of honour".

Easter

The name Easter is a girl's name of English origin.

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Early African American Names

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