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Marajade f English (American, Rare), Popular Culture
Possibly a combination of Mara 1 and Jade. The usage of the name is probably popularized by Mara Jade Skywalker, a character in the Star Wars franchise.
María de la Luz f Spanish
Means "Mary of the Light", taken from the Spanish Marian title Nuestra Señora de la Luz, meaning "Our Lady of Light". Shortened forms of this name including María Luz and Luz.
María de la O f Spanish (Rare)
Taken from Spanish Nuestra Señora de la O, which means "Mary of the O" in English. It is used in reference to the vesper that is read on December 18 in Spain, which commemorates the expectation of the birth of Mary and the birth of Jesus... [more]
María de los Santos f Spanish
Means "Mary of the Saints" in Spanish.... [more]
María del Rosario f Spanish
Means "Mary of the Rosary", taken from the Spanish Marian title Nuestra Señora del Rosario, which means "Our Lady of the Rosary". Shortened forms of this name including María Rosario and Rosario.... [more]
Marie des Anges f French (Rare)
Means "Mary of the Angels", taken from the French Marian title Notre Dame des Anges, which means "Our Lady of the Angels". Shortened forms including Marie-Ange and Desange.
Marie des Neiges f French
Means "Mary of the Snows" in French. It is taken from the Marian title Notre Dame des Neiges. Shortened forms including Neige and Desneiges... [more]
Marieline f French
French cognate of Marilyn. It is related to the names Marilyne and Maryline, with the latter being used commonly in French.
Markanthony m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mark and Anthony, likely used in honor of the Roman politician and general Marcus Antonius (or known in English as Mark Antony, born 83 BC — died 30 BC).... [more]
Markeyce m African American
Possibly a spelling variation of Marquis.
Marshalette f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Marshall, created by joining it with the French feminine ending -ette.
Marxlenin f Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of the surnames Marx and Lenin used as a feminine given name... [more]
Maryelizabeth f English
Combination of Mary and Elizabeth. This name could be used in reference to the Visitation of Mary, the mother of Jesus to Elizabeth... [more]
Maryellen f English
Combination of Mary and Ellen 1.
Marykate f English (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Kate.
Marykay f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mary and Kay 1.... [more]
Marymargaret f English
Combination of Mary and Margaret.
Marymichael f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mary and Michael used as a feminine given name.
Marywill f Obscure
Possibly a combination of Mary and Will.
Masota f Medieval English
Medieval England feminine form of Matthew, through the Medieval English form Masse with the diminutive ending -ot and Latinate feminine ending -a.
Mattingly f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred usage of the surname Mattingly as a given name.
McKinleigh f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Spelling variation of McKinley with the -leigh ending.
Mckylie f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Kylie with the Mc- prefix as if it were an Irish or Scottish surname.
Medjine f Haitian Creole
Possibly a combination of any given name that starts with an M- with Régine (or Redjina, its Haitian Creole form).
Menissa f Saint Lucian (?)
Possibly a variation of Melissa.
Merryann f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variation of Maryann, which is possibly influenced by the English word merry meaning "cheerful, lively".
Michaelann f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Michael and Ann used as a feminine given name.
Mildwynn f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Possibly derived from Old English elements milde meaning "gentle, mild" and wynn meaning "joy, delight".
Min-seob m & f Korean
From Korean Hanja 玟 (min) meaning "jade-like stone", 旻 (min) meaning "Heaven", 珉 (min) meaning "jade stone, beautiful stone", 旼 (min) meaning "gentle, affable", 䪸 (min) meaning "strong", 慜 (min) meaning "smart", 忞 (min) meaning "to encourage oneself" combined with 燮 (seop/sŏp) meaning "to blend, to adjust, to harmonize", 葉 (seop/sŏp) meaning "leaf"... [more]
Min-seop m & f Korean
From Korean Hanja 玟 (min) meaning "jade-like stone", 旻 (min) meaning "Heaven", 珉 (min) meaning "jade stone, beautiful stone", 旼 (min) meaning "gentle, affable", 䪸 (min) meaning "strong", 慜 (min) meaning "smart", 忞 (min) meaning "to encourage oneself" combined with 燮 (seop/sŏp) meaning "to blend, to adjust, to harmonize", 葉 (seop/sŏp) meaning "leaf"... [more]
Min-sup m & f Korean
Variant transcription of Min-seop.
Moroccan m Obscure (Modern)
From the English word Moroccan denoting a person from the country of Morocco or something pertaining to Morocco. This name was used by American entertainers Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon for their son Moroccan Scott Cannon (2011-)... [more]
Muffet f Popular Culture, English
Name of the title character in the nursery rhyme, Little Miss Muffet, and possibly derived from the surname Muffet. This name is also used as a nickname, such as in Muffet Hemingway (born Joan Whittlesey Hemingway) and Muffet McGraw (real name Ann McGraw, née O'Brien).
Mullissu-mukannishat-Ninua f Ancient Assyrian
Etymology uncertain. A possible meaning is "Mullissu is the victor in Nineveh" (Ninua being the Akkadian form of Nineveh), deriving from the Akkadian element mukannišum ("subjugator /subduer / conqueror / victor").
Nacirema f English (American, Rare)
The word "American" spelled backwards, used as a feminine given name.
Najm al-Din m Arabic
Means "star of the religion" in Arabic, from the combination of the names Najm meaning "star" and al-Din meaning "of the religion".
Nanyehi f Cherokee
Means "one who goes about" in Cherokee. Notable bearer of this name is Nanyehi, who is known in English as Nancy Ward.
Naoimh f Irish
Variant of Naomh or Niamh.
Nathania f Indonesian (Rare)
Feminine form of Nathan, chiefly used in Indonesia.
Nativity f Various (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the English word nativity meaning "birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas", which ultimately derives from Late Latin nativitas "birth". It may be used as an English form of Natividad.
Natori f African American (Modern)
From the name of a 1995 Avon perfume, itself from the surname of designer Josie Natori (1947-). It might be regarded as a combination of the prefix na and the name Tori.
Nazar m Arabic
Alternative transcription of Nazr.
Nazr m Arabic
Means "to look, to see" in Arabic. In Islam, nazr is is a commitment to carry out an act. Notable bearer of this name is Nazr Mohammed (1977—), an American professional basketball player.
N'Dambi f Obscure (?)
Means "beautiful", she said. The notable bearer of this name is N'Dambi (1970—), whose birth name is Chonita N. Gillespie.
Nessarose f Literature
Combination of Nessa 1 and Rose. This is the name of the Wicked Witch of the East in Gregory Maguire's "Wicked" and its musical adaptation... [more]
Nessie f English, Scottish
Originally a diminutive of Agnes, used independently from at least the 18th century. It is now also used as a diminutive of Vanessa... [more]
Nevis f & m English (Rare), Spanish (Rare)
Possibly derived from the name of the country in the Caribbean, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Nightingale f & m English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred usage of the English surname Nightingale, in honor of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), an English social reformer.... [more]
Nilin f Popular Culture
Nilin is also the name of the main character in the video game 'Remember Me' as Nilin Cartier-Wells. Whether the game developers invented her name or not is unknown.
Ninasimone f Obscure
Combination of Nina 1 and Simone 1, used by fans in reference to the singer Nina Simone.
Ninniane f Arthurian Romance
The name of the Lady of the Lake in the Old French Vulgate Lancelot and the continuation to the Vulgate Merlin, known as the Suite du Merlin. (The earlier Vulgate Merlin uses the variant form Viviane.) 'She raised Lancelot and imprisoned Merlin... [more]
Nocturna f Literature, Popular Culture
Derived from Latin nocturnus meaning "of or belonging to the night, nocturnal", from the Latin noctū "by night". This name appeared in the 1979 camp comedy-horror film Nocturna, also as the DC comics character Nocturna, a daughter of Dracula, created by writer Doug Moench and artist Gene Colan in 1983.
Nǃxau m Khoekhoe
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of this name is Nǃxau ǂToma, a Namibian bush farmer and actor (1944-2003).... [more]
Nyota f Swahili, Lingala
Derived from Swahili and Lingala nyota meaning "star".
Oceana f English (Rare), Brazilian (Rare, ?), German (Rare, ?)
Feminine form of Oceanus. As an English name, this was coined in the early 19th century.
Oedipa f Literature, Various
Feminine form of Oedipus.
Olibhia f Irish (Modern, Rare)
Irish spelling variation of the name Olivia.
Onoir f Irish (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps an Irish cognate of Honor or Honora. The word onóir also means "honor" in Irish.
Oryza f & m Indonesian
Literally taken from the genus of plants in the grasses' family. This name is being used in reference to Oryza sativa, the Asian rice.
Ostynn m Obscure
Possibly a spelling variation of Austin.
Pablomanuel m Spanish
Combination of Pablo and Manuel.
Patches f & m English (Rare), Pet
From the English word patches, which is a plural noun of patch.
Peaches f English (Rare)
Literally derived from the English word peaches, which is the plural form of peach, the fruit. It is derived from Late Middle English from Old French pesche, from medieval Latin persica, from Latin persicum, meaning "Persian apple".
Pebbles f Popular Culture, English (Modern, Rare)
Pebbles Flintstone is a character in the classic American cartoon series The Flintstones (1960-1966). The series and the character are largely responsible for the occasional use of this name from the latter 20th century onwards.
Perdana m Indonesian
Meaning "the first", ultimately derived from Sanskrit प्रधान (pradhāna) meaning "most important".
Petie m English (Rare), Obscure (?)
Variation of Petey. There is a typhoon in the 1950 Pacific typhoon season with this name.
Pingkan f Indonesian (Rare)
Meaning unknown. This name is primarily used by Minahasan women of North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Pi'tamaka f Indigenous American
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Pi'tamaka, whose in English known as Running Eagle.
Plúr na mBan f Irish Mythology
Means "the flower of women", deriving from the Anglo-Norman element flur ("flower, blossom"), and the Irish element na mban ("of the women"). Name borne by the daughter of Oisín and Niamh in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.
Prada f & m Various
Meaning unknown. It is used in reference to the Italian luxury brand Prada, which is named after its founder Mario Prada.
Pusheen f Popular Culture
From Irish piscín meaning "kitten". It is the name of a popular animated kitten who became famous on Tumblr. She was created by Claire Belton and Andrew Duff in 2010, and has since grown into an empire of toys, books, and other characters.
Qotrunnada f Indonesian, Arabic (?)
Means "dew drop", ultimately derived from Arabic قطرة (qotaraa) meaning "drop" and أندى (andaa) meaning "dew". This name is commonly used within the Indonesian Muslim community.
Qrainglaie f Arthurian Romance
Meaning unknown. She is an Irish queen that is featured in Chretien de Troyes' Les Merveilles de Rigomer.
Quasheba f African American (Rare), Afro-American (Slavery-era), Jamaican Patois
Anglicized form of Kwasiba, which is the another form of Kwasi. This was used as an African American name during the slave period.
Quataryna f Medieval French
Medieval Provencal form of Catherine.
Quebeleplus f Arthurian Romance
Meaning unknown. She was featured in Heinrich von dem Türlin's Diu Crône.
Queenelizabeth f African, Filipino
Combination of Queen and Elizabeth. Possibly used in honor of Elizabeth II, the former Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022).
Queenesther f English (African), African American
Combination of the word queen and Esther, used to honor Queen Esther, the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther in the Bible.
Quivox f History (Ecclesiastical)
Variation of Kennocha, from its variation Kevoca.
Quraisy m Indonesian, Muslim
Possibly derived from the Quraysh tribe. The Quraysh were a powerful merchant tribe that controlled Mecca and its Ka'aba and that according to tradition descended from Ishmael... [more]
Qurrat al-ʿAyn f Arabic, Iranian (?)
Means "solace/consolation to the eyes" in Arabic. This was the title of Fatimah Baraghani, a 19th-century Persian poet, theologian and reformer (compare Táhirih).
Quvenzhané f African American (Modern, Rare)
This name was first borne by American actress Quvenzhané Wallis (2003-). It is derived from the initial syllables of her parents' names, Qulyndreia and Venjie, combined with zhané, an altered form of the Swahili word jini meaning "fairy".
Rakan m Arabic
Means "dignity" in Arabic.
Reillette f Obscure
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer lf this name is Rebbie Jackson (1950—), whose birth name is Maureen Reillette Jackson.
Rhettley m & f English (American, Rare)
Combination of the name Rhett and the popular suffix -ley.
Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk f Obscure
The only person with that name is Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk Koyaanisquatsiuth Williams (1984-)who was born with the first name Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenkescianneshaimondrischlyndasaccarnaerenquellenendrasamecashaunettethalemeicoleshiwhalhinive'onchellecaundenesheaalausondrilynnejeanetrimyranaekuesaundrilynnezekeriakenvaunetradevonneyavondalatarneskcaevontaepreonkeinesceellaviavelzadawnefriendsettajessicannelesciajoyvaelloydietteyvettesparklenesceaundrieaquenttaekatilyaevea'shauwneoraliaevaekizzieshiyjuanewandalecciannereneitheliapreciousnesceverroneccaloveliatyronevekacarrionnehenriettaescecleonpatrarutheliacharsalynnmeokcamonaeloiesalynnecsiannemerciadellesciaustillaparissalondonveshadenequamonecaalexetiozetiaquaniaenglaundneshiafrancethosharomeshaunnehawaineakowethauandavernellchishankcarlinaaddoneillesciachristondrafawndrealaotrelleoctavionnemiariasarahtashabnequckagailenaxeteshiataharadaponsadeloriakoentescacraigneckadellanierstellavonnemyiatangoneshiadianacorvettinagodtawndrashirlenescekilokoneyasharrontannamyantoniaaquinettesequioadaurilessiaquatandamerceddiamaebellecescajamesauwnneltomecapolotyoajohnyaetheodoradilcyana.
Rileyann f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Riley and Ann, used as a feminine given name.
Ringware f Medieval English
Variation of Hringwaru used in the Medieval English times.
Riverrose f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of River and Rose. It existed in the US popularity chart beyond 1000 since 2018 where it was given to six babies, then it charted again in 2021 where it was given to seven babies.
Robinhood m Filipino
Combination of Robin and Hood. Robin Hood was a legendary hero and archer of medieval England who stole from the rich to give to the poor.... [more]
Roro Jonggrang f Javanese, Indonesian, Folklore
From the name of a princess that is featured in a Central Javanese folklore, Roro Jonggrang. The story tells about the betrayal of the princess which broke the prince's love (Bandung Bondowoso)... [more]
Roro Kidul f Javanese, Sundanese, Balinese, Folklore, Indonesian Mythology
From the name of the goddess Nyi Roro Kidul. Her name could mean "beautiful girl" (if the name is written as L/Rara Kidul) or "the sick one" (if the name is written as L/Roro Kidul). The term Nyi or Nyai is used as a term for a woman that is older than the caller... [more]
Rosemerlande f Haitian Creole
Combination of Rose and Merlande, a variation of Mirlande.
Rose Red f Folklore
English translation of German Rosenrot. This name was featured on the German fairy tale Snow-White and Rose-Red by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
Rowann f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Rowan.
Rozhina f Kurdish, Iranian
Rozhina is a Kurdish/Iranian name and means = first morning light, first day, morning dawn, clear morning, purity and brightness, mother sun, like day ... [more]
Sabhana f Irish (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps an Irish spelling variant of the name Savannah.
Saelova f Medieval English
Middle English form of Sælufu.
Sæwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements "sea" and wulf "wolf".
Sammyjo f English
Combination of Sammy and Jo.
Sampashree f Sanskrit, Hindi, Odia
Possibly derived from Marathi element sampa (संप) meaning "lightning, striking" and Sanskrit sri (श्री) meaning "beauty".
Sarahjane f English (Rare)
Combination of Sarah and Jane.
Sarraounia f Hausa
From the name of Sarraounia Mangou, a Nigerian chief or priestess who fought the French colonial troops of the Voulet–Chanoine Mission at the Battle of Lougou in 1899. According to Wikipedia, her name means "queen" or "female chief".
Sassy f English (Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Sasha, Sarah or Saskia. It coincides with the English word sassy.
Sconea f Old High German
From Old High German scôni "beautiful"; was in use in 9th century.
Seaxgifu f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Old English name derived from seax "knife" and giefu "gift", a hypothetical early form of a name recorded in 1185 in the genitive case Sexhiue (see Sexiva).
Seberga f Medieval English, Old Norse (Anglicized, ?)
Possibly derived from Old English elements meaning "sea" and burg meaning "fortress". This name might also be an Anglicization of the Old Norse name Sæbjørg.
Sedemaiden f Medieval English
Variation of Sidumægden used in the Medieval English times. A shortened version of this name is Sedemai.
Seong-Il m Korean
From Korean Hanja 成 (seong/sŏng) meaning "to succeed, to finish, to complete", 星 (seong/sŏng) meaning "star", 城 (seong/sŏng) meaning "city walls, city, town", 誠 (seong/sŏng) meaning "honest, sincere, true", 盛 (seong/sŏng) meaning "flourishing, vigorous, magnificent", 聖 (seong/sŏng) meaning "holy, sacred, saint", 晟 (seong/sŏng) meaning "splendor", 瑆 (seong/sŏng) meaning "jade-green, bright", 惺 (seong/sŏng) meaning "tranquil, understand" combined with 一 (il) meaning "one"... [more]
Seoung-il m Korean
Variant transcription of Seong-Il.
Shané f African American, Afrikaans
Probably a variant spelling of Shanae.
Sharkesha f African American (Rare)
Possibly a blend of Shar or Char (from names such as Charles) and the name Chekesha.
Shazza f English (Australian)
Australian diminutive of Sharon. This name is also sometimes used as a derogatory term for lower-class women.
Sheneneh f Popular Culture
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of this name is Sheneneh Jenkins, from the American TV Show "Martin" (1992-1997).
Shimrith f Biblical
From Hebrew שמר (shamar) meaning "to keep or guard". In the Bible, she is a Moabitess that can be found on 2 Chronicles 24:26.
Shosh f Hebrew
Diminutive of Shoshana.
Shua f Biblical
A daughter of a Canaanite mentioned in Genesis 38 and 1 Chronicles 7.
Siddalee f Literature, American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Either a combination of Sidda and Lee or a variant of Sidalie. This name was used by American author Rebecca Wells for a character in her novel Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (1996).
Sideræl f Obscure
From the second middle name of Exa Dark Sideræl Musk (2021-), daughter of Elon Musk and Grimes. According to Grimes, it is a spelling variation of the English word sidereal.... [more]
Sidumægden f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Possibly derived from the Old English elements sidu meaning "modesty, custom, manner" and mæġden meaning "virgin, unmarried young woman".
Sincerely f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word sincerely meaning "in a sincere manner".
Siouxsie f English (Rare)
Variant of Susie, made famous by the British rock band Siouxsie & The Banshees. This name is considered offensive to the Sioux Nation.
Smudge m & f Pet
A cat name that is derived from the English word smudge meaning "blemish, smear" in reference to its appearance.
Snickers m & f Pet
Possibly derived from the English words snickers, the plural form of snicker meaning "stifled, broken laugh".
Socks m & f Pet
Derived from the English word socks, which is the plural form of the word sock. According to Wiktionary, this name is usually given to a cat that is mainly black but has white paws.... [more]
Somerhild f Medieval English (Hypothetical)
Hypothetical Anglo-Scandinavian name, derived from the Old Norse elements sumar "summer" and hildr "battle".... [more]
Sonceria f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Sonceria Berry (1955—), Secretary of the US Senate.
Song-a f Korean
From Korean Hanja 送 (song) meaning "to deliver, to carry, to see off", 頌 (song) meaning "ode, eulogy, to praise in writing", 淞 (song) meaning "water, river", 誦 (song) meaning "to read aloud, to recite" combined with 妸 (a) meaning "beautiful, graceful", 雅 (a) meaning "elegant", 娥 (a) meaning "good, beautiful"... [more]
Song-ah f Korean
Variant transcription of Song-a.
Song-Il m Korean
Variant transcription of Seong-Il.
Sonyawati f Indonesian
Combination of Sonya and Wati.
Soredamor f Literature, Arthurian Romance
Meaning unknown.... [more]
Stakupuntsisaj f Totonac Mythology
Means "morning star" in Totonac. From staku "star", pun "to be born" and tsisaj "at dawn", literally "star born at dawn". It was the name of a mythical Totonac princess, from whom the vanilla flower was born when she died.
Stanburg f Medieval English
Possibly derived from Old English element stan meaning "stone" and burg meaning "fortress". Could also be related to the Old Norse name Stæinborg.
St George m English (Rare)
Anglicized version of the French Saint-Georges. It is possibly used in honor of Saint George of Lydda.
Stith m English
Derived from the Scottish surname Stith, of unknown meaning. This was the name of Stith Thompson (1885-1976), an American folklorist.
Succoth-benoth f Biblical
From the name of a deity that was featured in the Bible (2 Kings 17:30). Her name means "booths of daughters", ultimately derived from Hebrew סכה (sukka) meaning "booth" and בנות (benoth) meaning "daughters"... [more]
Sung-Il m Korean
Variant transcription of Seong-Il.
Sutherlyn f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sutherland, with the -land ending replaced with -lyn. It means "southern land".
Suxiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 素 (sù) meaning "white silk, plain" and 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense".
Swayze f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Swayze as a given name. Usage of the name is likely due to popular American actor Patrick Swayze (1952-2009).
Sweetie f English (American, Rare)
From the term of endearment, meaning "sweet".
Swetelove f Medieval English
Variation of Swetlufu used in the Medieval English times.
Swetlufu f Medieval English
Possibly derived from Old English elements swete meaning "sweet" and lufu meaning "love".
Syalom f & m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Shalom.
Syalomita f Indonesian (Rare)
Elaboration of Syalom with the ending -ita found in names like Anita or Juanita... [more]
Sycamore m English (Rare)
From the English word sycamore for various types of trees, ultimately from Greek συκόμορος (sūkomoros) meaning "fig-mulberry".
Syrai f English (American), African American
Variant of Sarai or Sarah used by Brandy Norwood for her daughter, Sy'Rai Smith (2002—).
Syriah f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variation of the name Sariah or derived from the name of the country in the Middle East Syria.
Tae-Se m Korean
Means "great world" in Korean.
Tarbula f History (Ecclesiastical), Old Persian (?)
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of this name is St Tarbula. She was martyred when King Shapur II of Persia accused her of practicing witchcraft, that caused the queen to fall ill.
Tattypoo f Literature
It is said to be the name of Good Witch of the North which was featured in the book of The Giant Horse of Oz by L. Frank Baum (1928).
Tawarikh m & f Indonesian (Rare)
Derived from the Bible books of 1 dan 2 Tawarikh, the Indonesian translation of 1 and 2 Chronicles.
T9C f & m American (South)
This very rare name is an exception to the rule that numerals are normally not allowed as part of the spelling of names in the United States. It's a creative rebus-like spelling of a slang intensive term for "tiny" found in the Southwestern United States... [more]
Teddyson m Caribbean
Possibly a variation of Tennyson, possibly modeled on Teddy.... [more]
Tempestt f English
Variant of Tempest. A famous bearer is the actress Tempestt Bledsoe, who played Vanessa Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show.'
Tesalonika f Indonesian (Rare)
Indonesian form of Thessalonica, used primarily by Christian women in reference to the Bible books, 1 and 2 Thessalonians (which is 1 dan 2 Tesalonika in Indonesian) or the Biblical place.
Tese m Korean
Variant transcription of Tae-Se.
Thaicrucia f Greek Mythology (?), Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend (?)
Meaning unknown. According to the Pseudo-Clementine Recognitions, Thaicrucia was a daughter of Proteus and the mother of Nympheus by Zeus.
Thallo f Greek Mythology
Ultimately from the same linguistic roots as Thalia, Thallo means "blooming" and by associations "green shoots (of new plants)". This was the name of one of the Horai, goddesses associated with seasons and times... [more]
Theberga f Medieval English
Variation of Þeodbeorge used in the Medieval English times.
Þeodbeorge f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Possible Old English cognate of Teutberga or Theudeburg, apparently formed of the Old English elements þeod meaning "nation" and beorg meaning "mountain".
Thessaly f English
Thessaly is a traditional geographic and modern administrative region of Greece, comprising most of the ancient region of the same name. This name is borne by Thessaly Lerner, American stage, film and voice actress.
Þórgifu f Medieval English
Possibly a combination of the name Þór (Thor in English) and the Old English element giefu meaning "gift".
Thorgyth f Medieval English
Means "Thor's battle", possibly derived from the Norse god Þór (Thor in English) and the Old English element guð meaning "battle".... [more]
Thuriva f Medieval English
Variation of Þórgifu used in the Medieval English times.
Tiabeanie f Popular Culture
Tiabeanie Mariabeanie de la Rochambeau Grunkwitz, also known as Princess Bean, is the main character of the adult animated fantasy television series Disenchantment.
Tibba f Anglo-Saxon
Meaning unknown. A notable bearer of this name was Saint Tibba of Mercia (7th century), a patron saint of falconers. She was a relative of Saints Kyneburga and Kyneswide of Mercia.
Tibbles m & f Pet
Middle English form of the given name Theobald. According to Wikipedia, it is used in reference to the character of Tybalt or Tibert in the Reynard the Fox folk tale cycle.
Tiddles m & f Pet
Meaning unknown. This name is commonly given to cats.
Tik-tok m Literature
From the name of a character that is featured several times in the Oz books by L. Frank Baum. His name might be modeled on the sound that the clockwork inside of him produces.... [more]
Timnah f Biblical
A variant transcript of Timna, which was used several times in Genesis 38, Joshua 15, Joshua 19, Judges 14, and 2 Chronicles 28.
Timun Mas f Indonesian, Folklore
Means "golden cucumber", ultimately derived from Indonesian words ketimun meaning "cucumber" and emas meaning "gold".... [more]
Toar m Indonesian Mythology
Meaning unknown. In the Minahasan mythology of Indonesia, he was the ancestor of the Minahasan people, alongside with his wife Lumimuut.
Tochmura f Medieval Irish
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is St Tochmura of Kilmore. She is considered to be the patron saint of women in labor.
Tófa-Hildr f Old Norse (Hypothetical)
Old Norse name meaning "Hildr daughter of Tófi", a hypothetical early form of a name recorded in Domesday Book as Touilt and Touillda (compare Tovild)... [more]
Tokyo f & m Popular Culture, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred usage of the Japanese capital city Tokyo as a given name. Its usage as a feminine given name is popularized by the TV show Money Heist, where Tokyo is one of the nine robbers featured there.
Townes m English (Rare)
Possibly a shortened form of Townsend.
Trevelee f English (Rare)
Combination of Trev and Lee.
Trishamae f Filipino
Combination of Trisha and Mae used primarily in the Philippines.
Tsu'tey m Popular Culture
This is the name of one of the characters that is featured in the Avatar franchise.
Tuiren f Irish (Modern, Rare), Astronomy
Meaning unknown. Tuiren was a character in The Birth of Bran, a story in the book Irish Fairy Tales, written by James Stephens. A star has been named after her.
Tyonajanegen f Oneida
Means "two kettles together" in Oneida. Notable bearer of this name is Tyonajanegen, an Oneida woman who fought in the Battle of Oriskany during the American Revolutionary War.
Uaininn f Irish
Modern Irish form of Uainionn.
Uainionn f Irish
Feminine Irish name meaning "foam-white complexion".
Uhura f Popular Culture
Derived from Swahili uhuru meaning "freedom". Gene Roddenberry coined this name for the Star Trek character, Nyota Uhura.
Umm Habiba f Muslim (?)
Means "mother of Habiba" in Arabic. Notable bearer of the name is Umm Ḥabība Ramla bint Abī Sufyān, one of the wives of Muhammad.
Umm Salama f Muslim (?)
Means "mother of Salama" in Arabic. It is the kunya (a name derived from their first-born child) of Hind al-Makhzūmiyah.
Upik Abu f Indonesian (?), Folklore
Indonesian form of Cinderella. Etymologically, Upik is a term of endearment to call a young girl, and Abu is an Indonesian word meaning "cinder, ash"... [more]
Vae f Obscure
Meaning unknown, possibly a spelling variation of the name Fay or Faye. There is a typhoon in the 1952 Pacific typhoon season with this name.
Valetudo f Roman Mythology
From the name of the Roman goddess of Health. She is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Hygieia.
Venusta f Italian
Feminine form of Venusto.
Versace f & m Various, English (Rare)
Transferred use of the Italian surname Versace as a given name, possibly used in reference to the Italian luxury fashion company Versace.
Vestal m & f English (American, Rare), American (South)
Meaning unknown, possibly derived from the surname Vestal or an elaboration of Vesta. A notable (female) bearer of this name was Vestal Goodman (1929-2003), a Southern gospel singer.
Vianey f Spanish (Mexican), American (Hispanic)
Hispanic variant of Vianney. A known bearer is Mexican singer Vianey Valdez (1943-).
Vonneke f Dutch
Dutch diminutive of Ivonne.
Wakerild f Medieval English
Middle English form of the Old English name *Wacerhild, derived from wacor meaning "watchful, vigilant" (cognate with Old High German wakkar) and hild meaning "battle".
Weorðgifu f Anglo-Saxon, Medieval English
Possibly derived from Old English weorþ "worth, deserving, honoured, esteemed" and giefu "present, gift".
Werthiva f Medieval English
An anglicization of Weorðgifu.
Whiskers m & f Pet
Derived from the English word whiskers, which is the plural form of the word whisker (referring to the hair growing in a cat's snout). The name is usually given to cats with long whiskers.
Wideline f Haitian Creole
Feminine form of Wide.
Williana f Brazilian, Caribbean
Possibly the feminine variation of Willian.
Winika f Maori
From the Maori name of Christmas orchids (Dendrobium cunninghamii), a type of orchid that is endemic to the New Zealand. This name could also be written as Te Winika, which means "the Christmas orchid".
Winterrose f English (Rare)
Combination of the English words/names, Winter and Rose. There is also a flower called winter rose.
Wlanchild f Medieval English
Possibly derived from Old English element wlanc meaning "pride" and Old Norse element hildr meaning "battle".
Wyomia f African American
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Wyomia Tyus (1945—).
Xafsa f Somali (Rare)
Somali form of Hafsa.
Xavière f French
French feminine form of Xavier.
Xmay f Obscure
Possibly a combination of May with the initial X. This name was present in the 1957 Atlantic Hurricane Season naming list, but left unused.
ǃXo f San Mythology
Meaning unknown. In the San mythology, she was described as a porcupine and an adopted daughter of ǀKágge̥n and ǀHúnntuǃattǃatte̥n.... [more]
Xolo m & f Xhosa
Possibly related to Xhosa uxolo "peace, pardon", itself from -xola "to be calm, at peace, happy; to forgive".
Xrae f Obscure
Meaning unknown. This name was present in the 1958 Atlantic Hurricane Season naming list, but remained unused.
Xyliana f English (American, Modern, Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Xylia or Xylina modeled on names ending in liana, such as Juliana and Liliana.
Xzavia f & m African American
Variant of Xavia, Zavia, or Xavier.
Yunalesca f Popular Culture
Lady Yunalesca is a non-player character and antagonist from Final Fantasy X, who also appears in Final Fantasy X-2. She was the first summoner to defeat Sin and bring forth the Calm. According to the game's lore, Summoner Yuna was named after Yunalesca.... [more]
Yurith f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Variant of Yurit. This name was present in the 1958 Atlantic Hurricane Season naming list, but remained unused.
Zasu f Obscure
Combination of the last syllable of the name Eliza and the first syllable of the name Susan. Notable bearer of the name is an American actress ZaSu Pitts (1894-1963).
Zealandia f Obscure
From the name of the personification of New Zealand as a female. She appeared on postage stamps, posters, cartoons, war memorials, and New Zealand government publications most commonly during the first half of the 20th century... [more]
Zebidah f Biblical
Derived from the Hebrew זבד (zabad) meaning "to give". In the Bible, she was the mother of Jehoiakim, the king of Judah.
Zevy m Hebrew (?)
Diminutive of Zevulun or Zev.
Zwingli m Various
Transferred use of the surname Zwingli as a given name, used in honor of the pastor Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531), a leader of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland.