British English Names For Boys, Meanings, and their History

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Alexander (al-əg-ZAN-dər)

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Arthur (AHR-thur)

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Benjamin (BEN-juh-min)

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Christopher (kris-TOF-ər)

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Daniel (dan-yuhl)

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Edward (ED-werd)

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Harry (HAR-ee)

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Jack (JAK)

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Oliver (AH-li-vu0259r)

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Richard (RIH-chərd)

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William (WIL-yəm)

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