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Osilda f French (Quebec, Archaic), English (American, Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic Germanic name formed from the name elments os "god" and hild "battle".

Linyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 霖 (lín) meaning "continuous heavy rain" or 琳 (lín) meaning "beautiful jade, gem" and 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful, harmony, joy" or 伊 (yī) meaning "he, she, this, that".

Addicke f East Frisian (Archaic)
Variation of Addick.

Naoying f Chinese
From the Chinese 婥 (nào) meaning "beautiful" and 莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, bright, lustrous" or 瑛 (yīng) meaning "luster of gems, crystal".

Anongporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อนงค์พร (see Anongphon).

Reghan f English (Rare)
Variant of Reagan.

Dalmar m Somali
Derived from the words dal meaning "land" or "country" and mar meaning "to pass through" or "travel". The name can be interpreted as "traveler of the land" or "one who journeys through the country." It reflects a heritage of movement and exploration, significant in Somali culture, where nomadic life and migration were historically important... [more]

Laurencine f Gascon
Gascon form of Laurentina.

Xianyan f Chinese
From the Chinese 纤 (xiān) meaning "fine, delicate, graceful" or 先 (xiān) meaning "first" and 烟 (yān) meaning "smoke, soot" or 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".

Atapong m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อรรถพงศ์/อรรถพงษ์ (see Atthaphong).

Mileyanne f Obscure
Combination of Miley and Anne 1.

Resego m & f Tswana
Means "we are blessed" in Setswana.

Joachaz m Biblical Latin, Biblical, Biblical French, Biblical Polish
French, Polish, and Latin form and variant of Jehoahaz.

Hurpari f Uzbek
Derived from hur meaning "houri (virgin of paradise)" or "alluring girl" and pari meaning "fairy".

Ántonia f Literature
Used in "My Ántonia", as the name of a Bohemian (Czech) protagonist. A form of the name Antonia, different than the usual Czech form Antonie 1... [more]

Yakumo m & f Japanese
This name combines 八 (hachi, ya, ya'.tsu, ya.tsu, you) meaning "eight", 弥 (bi, mi, amaneshi, iya, iyoiyo, tooi, hisashi, hisa.shii, ya, wata.ru) meaning "all the more, increasingly", 矢 (shi, ya) meaning "arrow, dart" or 耶 (ja, ya, ka) meaning "question mark" with 雲 (un, kumo, -gumo) meaning "cloud."... [more]

Carolane f French (Quebec)
Québécois form of Carole-Anne 1 and Carol 1-Anne 1.

Azay m Indian, Indonesian

Wandzia f Polish
Diminutive of Wanda.

Cronan m English
From Irish Gaelic Crónán, from crón "swarthy". This was the name of two seventh-century Irish saints and miracle-workers.

Kwadrat m Polish
Polish form of Quadratus.

Genrietta f Russian
Variant of Henrietta.

Noramirah f Malay
Variant of Nuramirah.

Obedience f English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
From the English word obedience, the act of obeying.

Mirbek m Kyrgyz
Kyrgyz form of Amirbek.

Uljana f Russian, Croatian (Rare), Estonian, Albanian (Rare)
Variant of Uliana.

Caylin f English (Modern)
Anglicized form of Caoilfhionn.

Durayhim m Arabic
Meaning: ?

Carian m Welsh
Variant of Ceri.

Mero m & f Georgian
For men, this name is a short form of Merab 2 and perhaps also of Vladimer. For women, it is either a diminutive or a variant of Meri 2.... [more]

Rolly m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Roly.

Benetta f Venetian (Archaic), Medieval Italian (Tuscan)
Feminine form of Benetto.

Dilkash f Uzbek
Means "pleasant" in Uzbek.

D'Andra f English (American, Rare)
Most likely to be a feminization of the masculine name D'Andre.... [more]

Annea f Swedish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)

Pâcienche f Jèrriais (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Jèrriais pâcienche "patience" (ultimately from Latin patientia via Old French pacience). This is a newly coined name, intended as a Jèrriais equivalent of Patience.

Nuela f Obscure
Unclear origin. In the case of Nuela Charles, it is short for her real name Manuela.

Muhuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 穆 (mù) meaning "majestic, solemn, reverent, calm" and 环 (huán) meaning "jade ring, bracelet".

Julyanne f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant of Julianne.

Roderico m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderic.

Jimelle f & m English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Jim using the popular name suffix elle. Possibly inspired by Janelle.

Bosilka f Bulgarian
Derived from Bulgarian босилек "basil".

Basileus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant form of Basilius. This was also a title used by kings, as well as a few saints.

Immie f Dutch (Rare)

Wibilo m Medieval German
A diminutive of Wibo.... [more]

Aequitas m & f Roman Mythology
Means "equity, equality, fairness" in Latin. During the Roman Empire, Aequitas as a divine personification was part of the religious propaganda of the emperor, under the name Aequitas Augusti, which also appeared on coins... [more]

Amrapali f Sanskrit, Indian, Marathi
Means "mango leaves", from Sanskrit आम्र (āmra) meaning "mango" and पल्लव (pallava) meaning "bud, young leaf, sprout". This was the name of a famous courtesan in ancient India, known for becoming a devotee of the Buddha and gifting him her mango groves to host sermons in.

Jerèmi m Provençal
Provençal form of Jeremy.

Serçil m Kurdish
Possibly from ser meaning "crest, crown, top" and çil meaning "forty".

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.

Xunao f Chinese
From the Chinese 煦 (xù) meaning "kind, gentle, gracious" and 婥 (nào) meaning "beautiful".

Oleka m Nigerian

Alexilaos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people".

Han-sol f & m Korean (Modern)
From Sol prefixed with 한 (han), either a determiner from the numeral Hana 4 meaning "one," or the present determiner form of adjective 하다 (hada) meaning "big, large, great."... [more]

Viorika f Hungarian
Hungarian borrowing of Viorica.

Morciré m Manding (Gallicized)
Susu name of unknown meaning.

Jone f Italian
Italian variant of Ione.

Bilian f Chinese
From the Chinese 碧 (bì) meaning "jade, green, blue" and 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus, water lily".

Decklan m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Declan

Almodie f French (Rare)
Variant of Almodis.

Æscwig m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements æsc "ash tree; spear (made of ash wood)" and wig "war, battle"... [more]

Olabiyi m Nigerian

Namuunaa f Mongolian
Probably derived from either Mongolian намуу (namuu) meaning "poppy" or намуун (namuun) meaning "quiet, calm"

Mangesh m Indian
A name of Lord Shiva

Erycius m Dutch (Latinized)
This given name originates from the Dutch humanist and philologist Erycius Puteanus (1574-1646). He had latinized his entire name: his original given name was either Eric/Erik or Hendrik and his original surname has variously been listed as Van de Putte, Van den Putte, Van der Put, Van der Putte, Van der Putten and Van Putten... [more]

Lestin f Alsatian (Archaic)
Vernacular short form of Cölestina and Celestine.

Pitak m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai พิทักษ์ (see Phithak).

Davurkhon m Uzbek

Zulkiflee m Malay
Malay variant of Dhu al-Kifl.

Clemint m Walloon
Walloon form of Clément.

Eberhardt m Danish, German
German and Danish form of Eberhard.

Kafele m African
Origin uncertain, possibly a Chewa name.

Pyrochles m Literature, Arthurian Cycle
From the Greek elements πῦρ (pyr) meaning "fire" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory". In Edmund Spenser's poem The Faerie Queene (1590) this is the name of a reckless knight who, together with his brother Cymochles, represents emotional maladies that threaten temperance... [more]

Niyousha f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian نیوشا (see Niusha).

Sheekh m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Sheikh.

Leonello m Italian (Rare)
Originally a medieval diminutive of Leone 1, now used as a given name in its own right.

Egberdina f Dutch, German (Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Egbert.

Yoshinari m Japanese
From Japanese 吉 (yoshi) meaning "lucky, good" and 成 (nari) meaning "completed".

Eh-ohn f Apache

Kristleivur m Faroese
Faroese form of Kristleifur.

Behrokh f Persian
From Persian به (beh) meaning "good, excellent" and رخ (rokh) meaning "face, cheek".

Tieni f Romani (Archaic)

Bǫðmóðr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements bǫð "battle" and móðr "mind, spirit, courage".

Eda m Czech
Short form of Eduard and Edvard, occasionally used as a given name in its own right.

Alitet m Evenki

Gundulph m Germanic
Variant of Gundulf.

Dexitheus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dexitheos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 4th century BC.

Debinha f Portuguese (Brazilian)
A hypocoristic form of Debora.... [more]

Miliaw m Medieval Cornish
Cornish form of Miliau.

Ishui m Biblical Hebrew
Ishui was a son of Saul according to I Samuel 14:49.

Kausi m & f Finnish (Rare)
Means "season" in Finnish.

Luregn m Romansh
Romansh form of Laurence 1, traditionally found in the Surselva region and in central Grisons.

Astrud f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Filipino, Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
A famous bearer is Brazilian vocalist Astrud Gilberto (1940-).

Adamer m East Frisian (Archaic)
Variant of Adam recorded in the 17th century in East Frisia.

Bóla m Old Norse
From Old Norse bóla meaning "blain, botch".

Soyomi f Japanese
From Japanese 創 (so) meaning "originate", 世 (yo) meaning "world" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.

Froton m Guernésiais
Guernésiais form of Frotho.

Urian m English (Rare), Welsh
Variant of Urien.

Süsen f Turkish
Turkish feminine name referring to either the iris or freesia flower.

Sueda f Turkish
Derived from "Su" meaning Water and "Eda".

Tokubē m Japanese (Archaic)
This name is used as 徳兵衛 with 徳 (toku) meaning "benevolence, commanding respect, goodness, virtue", 兵 (hyou, hei, tsuwamono, he) meaning "army, private, soldier, strategy, tactics, troops, warfare" and 衛 (e, ei) meaning "defence, protection."... [more]

Moadh m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic معاذ (see Muadh).

Pleneria f Medieval Italian
Derived from Italian plenaria "plenary".

Mori m & f Hebrew
Means "my teacher" in Hebrew, also diminutive of Mor, which means "myrrh".

Nehemia m Hawaiian, Biblical Hawaiian, Afrikaans, Biblical Finnish, German
German, Hawaiian, Finnish and Afrikaans form of Nehemiah.

Pervane f Azerbaijani
Variant of Pərvanə.

Toshmurod m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek tosh meaning "rock, stone" and murod meaning "aim, wish, desire".

Rashmee f Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
Alternate transcription of Rashmi.

Formalist m Literature
A character in the novel, "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Ajándék f Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
Directly taken from Hungarian ajándék "gift, present".

Nancella f Obscure

Anniruddha m Indian
Son of Pradyummna, and grandson to Lord Krishna

Matte m Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian form of Matthew.

Rezart m Albanian
Derived from Albanian rreze "ray (of light)" and ar "golden; gold" or artë "golden".

Lilouenn f French (Modern, Rare), Breton (Gallicized, Modern, Rare)
Gallicized form of Lilwenn.

Lilymay f English
Combination of Lily and May. Also compare Lilymae.

Ernö m Banat Swabian
Banatswabian borrowing of Ernő.

Bang-u m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Grand Prince Jinan (1354-1394), oldest son of Seong-gye (King Taejo).

Zhdan m Russian (Archaic), Ukrainian (Archaic)
From жданий (zhdanyy), meaning "waited for".

Yanshui f Chinese
From the Chinese 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)" and 水 (shuǐ) meaning "water".

Lykomedes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from either Greek λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" or λύκη (lyke) meaning "light; morning twilight" combined with μηδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, to be mindful of" or the related μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning".

Doresa f Albanian, Kosovar

Keinan m Japanese
From Japanese 景 (kei) meaning "vista, view, scene" combined with 南 (nan) meaning "south". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Ragúel m Icelandic
Icelandic form of Raguel.

Miaopei f Chinese
From the Chinese 妙 (miào) meaning "mysterious, subtle, exquisite" and 沛 (pèi) meaning "abundant, full".

Indro m Javanese
Javanese form of Indra.

Liesma f Latvian
Directly taken from Latvian liesma "flame, blaze". This name was used by the Latvian poet and playwright Aspazija in her play Ragana (1895).

Muamu f Japanese
From Japanese 夢 (mu) meaning "dream", 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia" combined with 夢 (mu) meaning "dream". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Shandor m Hindi
meaning "peaceful home" from Esanti

Nixie f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word nixie meaning "water fairy, water sprite", which is related to German Nixe. Alternatively in some cases it could be an invented name using the sounds present in Dixie, Trixie and Pixie, or possibly an elaboration of Nix.

Thyone f Greek Mythology
Means "inspire frenzy" in Greek. This was Semele's name after her apotheosis. As the goddess Thyone, she presided over the frenzy inspired by her son Dionysos... [more]

Avilene f English (Rare)
Variant of Aveline.

Drejče m Slovene
Diminutive form of Andrej.

Erina f Japanese
From Japanese 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting", or 衣 (e) meaning "clothing, clothes" combined with 里 (ri) meaning "village", 利 (ri) meaning "benefit, advantage", 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic", or 梨 (ri) meaning "pear", and finished with 奈 (na), a phonetic character, 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens", or 那 (na) meaning "that, that one"... [more]

Besjona f Albanian
Variant of Besjana.

Sukaryo m Javanese
From the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese karya meaning "work, labour, action, doing".

Milt m English
Diminutive or short form of Milton

Christophine f German (Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Christoph.

Breine f Yiddish
Variant of Breinle.

Polydoor m Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Dutch form of Polydoros via its latinized form Polydorus. A known bearer of this name was Polydoor Lippens (1810-1889), a Belgian engineer and inventor.

Folculf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German folc "people" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."

Euxhen m Albanian
Albanian form of Eugene.

Garia f Japanese

Sukhïr m Western Yugur
Means "water dirt" in Western Yugur.

Antifont m Catalan
Catalan form of Antiphon.

Åste f Norwegian
Variant of Åsta.

Marangatu m Guarani
Means "saint" in Guarani.

Herm m & f Dutch, English, Limburgish
Short form of given names that start with Herm-, such as Herman, Hermes and Hermione.... [more]

Izídio m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Isídio.

Sehej m Punjabi
Means "calm, peaceful" in Punjabi

Romany f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Romani, the name of a chiefly European nomadic group of people (where they are mostly known as 'gypsies'). They ultimately derive their name from Latin Romanus meaning "Roman".

Chaba f Thai
Means "hibiscus" in Thai.

Lasota m Medieval Polish
Derived from Polish las "forest". In the Middle Ages, this name was considered a vernacular form of Sylwester.

Patz f Occitan
Occitan form of Paz 1.

Komol m Thai
Alternate transcription of Komon.

Solloru f Judeo-Spanish
Variant of Soloro.

Rufin m Bulgarian, Croatian (Rare), French, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Provençal
Bulgarian, Croatian, French, Provençal, Polish, Russian and Serbian form of Rufinus.

Qiaoyu f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 乔 (qiáo) meaning "tall, lofty, proud", 俏 (qiào) meaning "like, similar, resemble" or 翘 (qiào) meaning "lift, elevate" and 羽 (yǔ) meaning "feather", 钰 (yù) meaning "rare treasure" or 誉 (yù) meaning "fame, reputation, praise".

Duberney m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of the surname Duvernay, mainly used in Colombia.

Oyvindur m Faroese
Faroese modern form of Øyvindr.

Žyginta f Lithuanian

Dalee f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine variant of Daley.

Manzura f Uzbek
Derived from manzur meaning "admired".

Deitrick m African American (Modern)
Variant of Dietrich.

Elvedina f Bosnian
Feminine form of Elvedin.

Vanalika f Kashmiri
Means "sunflower".

Claiborne m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Claiborne.... [more]

Carabeth f English
Combination of Cara and Beth.

Matahum f Cebuano
Means "lovely, pretty" in Cebuano.

Hillery m & f English
Variant of Hilary.

Joore m Coptic
Means "strong, mighty".

Mittigul f Uzbek
Derived from mitti meaning "tiny" and gul meaning "rose, flower".

Poggin m Literature (Rare)
Name of a minor character in C.S. Lewis', 'The Last Battle'.

Ored m Swedish (Rare)
Modern Swedish form of Ofradh.

Marku m Albanian

Wortwin m Medieval German
Derived from Old High German wort "word" and wini "friend".

Mackenzee f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Mackenzie. It can be spelled Mackenzee or with a capitalized fourth letter as MacKenzee.

Katjanna f Danish
Variant of Katjana.

Eyong m & f Jagham, Kenyang
Derived from ɛyɔŋ meaning "word, voice" in Jagham and Kenyang.

Valdinia f Finnish (Rare)
An old Karelian name, possibly a feminine form of Waldemar.

Elefteria f Albanian
Albanian form of Eleftheria.

Breena f English (Modern)
Probably an invented name, perhaps based on Breanna. (See also Brina.)

Tayce f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Tace

Bryceson m & f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Bryson. According to the SSA, 22 boys were given the name Bryceson in 2018.

Haymitch m Literature
Invented by author Suzanne Collins for her 'Hunger Games' novels and used as the first name of Haymitch Abernathy, mentor to main protagonist Katniss Everdeen. It may be an alteration of Hamish, influenced by Mitch.

Shnorhig f Armenian (Rare)
Feminine form of Shnork.

Eperke f Hungarian
Derived from Hungarian eper "strawberry (on the ground); mulberry (on a tree)" (ultimately from Proto-Ugric *äppärĕ-kə “strawberry”).

Kielan f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Kielan.

Marjorine f English (African, Rare)
Elaboration of Marjorie chiefly used in Uganda.

Meandro m Italian, Spanish
Italian and Spanish form of Meander.

Oasis f & m English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word oasis referring to a cultivated area (often a date palm grove) in a desert or semi-desert environment. An oasis can also provide habitat for animals and spontaneous plants.... [more]

Agoracritus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agorakritos.

Kivuvu f & m Central African
Kikongo for "hope".

Pipeloluwa f & m Yoruba
Means "God is perfect" in Yoruba.

Rezka f & m Indonesian
Variant of Rizki.

Suh-yeon f Korean
Variant spelling of Seo-Yeon.

Mehis m Estonian
Derived from Estonian mehine "manly".

Miaoliang f Chinese
From the Chinese 妙 (miào) meaning "mysterious, subtle, exquisite" and 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened".

Athénaïse f Louisiana Creole, French (Acadian)
Variant of Athénaïs.

Nur-pashi m Chechen
Most likely a combination of Nur and the high Ottoman military rank pasha.

Domhanghart m Old Irish, Medieval Irish
Contracted form of the early medieval Irish given name Domhan-Gabh-Art, which is said to mean "I take Art from the world (to serve his Heavenly Master)" in Irish. The name consists of Irish domhan meaning "the world", Irish gabh meaning "I take" and the given name Art.

Leeli f Estonian (Rare)
Variant of Leelo.

Tungalagtuyaa f Mongolian
From Mongolian тунгалаг (tungalag) meaning "serenity, clarity" or "clear, unclouded, transparent" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)"

Wia f West Frisian (Rare)
West Frisian pet form of feminine Germanic names containing the element wig meaning "war, battle".

Astyphilus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Astyphilos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 5th century BC.

Ambree f English (Rare)

Veger m Kurdish
Means "return, comeback" in Kurdish.

Tsogbadrakh m Mongolian
From Mongolian цог (tsog) meaning "energy, embers, glowing coals" or "glory, splendour" and бадрах (badrakh) meaning "thrive, grow, prosper" or "blaze, shine".

Shanygne f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shanene influenced by the word cygne ("swan" in French). Kellie Shanygne Williams (1976-) is an American actress.

Bojislava f Croatian (Rare), Czech (Rare), Serbian (Rare)
Feminine form of Bojislav.

Madé m & f Balinese
Variant of Made.

Chhet f Khmer

Denêl m Friulian
Friulian form of Daniel.

Violanta f Italian, Romansh, Sardinian
Italian variant and Romansh form of Violante.

Levona f Hebrew
A Hebrew name meaning incense. Form of Levana 1.

Tycharete f Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek τύχη (tyche) meaning "fortune, chance, fate" and ἀρετή (arete) meaning "goodness, excellence" as well as "virtue, skill".

N'urguhuna f Yakut
Means "snowdrop" in Yakut.

Aydah f English (American)
Variant of Ada 1.

Schani m German (Austrian)
Austrian German vernacular form of Jean 1 and in some cases an Austrian German borrowing of Sanyi. The name coincides with the Austrian German vernacular term Schani "servant, henchman", the informal term Schani "good friend" and the obsolescent East Austrian German term Schani "waiter".

Hanao f & m Japanese
From Japanese 花 or 華 (hana) both meaning "flower" combined with 桜 (o) meaning "cherry blossom" (usually feminine) or 郎 (o) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Merkusz m Medieval Polish
Variant of Markusz.

Ekʼ-naah f Classic Mayan
Means "star house", deriving from the Classic Maya elements ek' ("star") and na' ("house, structure"). Name borne by a prominent Maya queen of Kaan (fl. 520 CE).

Kikunosuke m Japanese (Rare)
This name combines 菊 (kiku) meaning "chrysanthemum" or 喜 (ki, yoroko.basu, yoroko.bu) meaning "rejoice, pleasure" & 久 (kyuu, ku, hisa.shii) meaning "long time" and 之 (shi, oite, kono, kore, no, yuku) meaning "of, this" with 助 (jo, suke, su.keru, tasu.karu, tasu.keru) meaning "assist, help, save, rescue," 介 (kai, suke) meaning "concern oneself with, jammed in, mediate, help, care" or 輔 (fu, ho, tasu.keru, suke) meaning "help."... [more]

Che m Galician (Rare)
Hypocorysm of Xosé and José

Jabi m Spanish (Caribbean)
Variant of Javi.

Śviatlana f Belarusian
Taraškievica Belarusian form of Sviatlana.

Zoraido m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Masculine form of Zoraida.

Yuzuma m Japanese
From Japanese 雄 (yu) meaning "hero, manly", 図 (zu) meaning "map, drawing, plan, extraordinary, audacious" combined with 馬 (ma) meaning "horse". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Zoletta f African American (Rare)
Combination of Zola 1 and the popular suffix -etta. This was the birth name of Zola Taylor, an American singer.

Aele m & f East Frisian (Archaic)
Variant of Ale 2 recorded in the 17th century for men and in the 15th and 17th centuries for women in East Frisia.

Tarso m Portuguese (Brazilian)

Gether m Biblical
Genesis 10:23

Doumeniqueto m Provençal
Diminutive of Doumenico.

Ossia f Obscure
Feminine form of Ossian. A typhoon in 1950 was named Ossia.

Gregoriana f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Italian (Rare), Romanian (Rare)
Romanian feminine form of Gregorian.

Camino f & m Spanish
Means "way, route; road; path" in Spanish, taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen del Camino, meaning "The Virgin of the Way." She is the patroness of the region of León and the city of Pamplona in Navarra, forming part of the French Way to Santiago de Compostela.

Sorahime f Japanese
Means 'Sky Princess' in Japanese

Kaylagh f Obscure
Variant of Kayla in the style of Shelagh.

Virginel m Romanian (Rare)
A known bearer of this name is the Romanian politician Virginel Iordache (b. 1959).

Bênêđictô m Vietnamese
Vietnamese form of Benedictus (see Benedict).

Nwakaego f Igbo
Means "child surpasses money" in Igbo.

Mutiah f Indonesian
Variant of Mutia.

Teodesia f Medieval Italian

Priap m Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
Polish, Russian and Ukrainian form of Priapos.

Børger m Norwegian (Archaic)
Dialectal variant of Birger or variant of Borgar.

Yides f Yiddish
Diminutive of Yehudis and Yehudit.

Askela f Obscure

Cicília f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Cecília.

Zironu m Sardinian
Variant of Ciromu.

Yejia f Chinese
From the Chinese 晔 (yè) meaning "bright, radiant, thriving" and 佳 (jiā) meaning "beautiful, fine, good, auspicious".

Gogmagog m Cornish, Welsh Mythology
In medieval English legend, he is a giant chieftain of Cornwall who was slain by Brutus’s companion Corineus... [more]

Msengi m African
Tsonga and Shangaan origins

Greisi f & m Albanian (Modern)
Variant of Greis.

Yuhina f Ukrainian
Folk form of Yevheniya.

Misaele m Italian
Italian form of Mishael.

Trayanka f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Trayan.

Laurensius m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Laurentius (see Laurence 1).

Elena f Medieval English
Diminutive of Eleanora.

Xinxia f Chinese
From the Chinese 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic, distant fragrance" and 夏 (xià) meaning "summer".

Larth m Etruscan
Derived from Etruscan lars "lord", originally an honorary appellation which became a given name. This name was borne by Lars Tolumnius (Larth Tulumnes in Etruscan, d. 437 BC), the most famous king of the wealthy Etruscan city-state of Veii... [more]

Adiphong m Thai
From Thai อดิ (adi) meaning "more, great, excellent" and พงษ์ (phong) meaning "lineage, family".

Kar-gee m Chinese (Cantonese)

Hisanobu m Japanese
From 久 (hisa) meaning "long time ago" and 信 (nobu) meaning "trust, faith, believe". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Amaryncée m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Amarynceus.

Outacite m Cherokee

Valienta f Spanish (Mexican, Rare, Archaic), English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Presumably from the Spanish word valiente meaning "brave, valiant", ultimately from Latin valere "to be strong" (compare Valerius; or perhaps from the Spanish surname Valiente which was originally a nickname based on the Spanish word)... [more]

Antario m African American (Rare)
Variant of Ontario.

Ranko f & m Japanese
From Japanese 蘭 (ran) meaning "orchid" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child" and the kanji used among both genders is 融 (ranko) meaning "hot air; steam (during cooking)". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Kinpei m Japanese
From 金 (kin) meaning "gold" and 平 (pei, hei) meaning "peace, level, even, flat". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Venubabu m Hinduism, Indian
Combination of Venu and Babu.

Yeun m Breton (Rare)
Of debated origin and meaning. While some academics consider this name a variant of Youenn, others argue that it might be a form of Eozen.

Sa'diposhsha f Uzbek
Derived from the Arabic masculine name Sa'di and poshsha , an endearing term for a girl or woman.

Mamintal m Maranao

Fraunchounette f Norman
Diminutive of Fraunchoun.

Shaker m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic شاكر (see Shakir).

Tsitsino f Georgian
Derived from Georgian ციცინი (tsitsini) meaning "shine" (in or of the eyes).... [more]

Albinenn f Breton (Rare)
Variant of Albina.

Flamus m Arthurian Cycle
Seneschal of King Evadain.... [more]

Mararet f Ancient Near Eastern

Baudelius m History (Ecclesiastical), Frankish (Latinized)
Variant of Baudilius (see Baudilio). Baudelius or Baudilius was a 3rd-century saint and martyr from Orleans.

Doydu m Yakut
Means "land, country" in Sakha.

Flutra f Albanian
Contracted form of Flutura.

Nuttaphong m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ณัฐพงศ์ or ณัฐพงษ์ (see Natthaphong).

Logenia f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Lagenia.

Ayudya f Indonesian
Either derived from Sanskrit अयोध्य (ayodhya) meaning "invincible, irresistible, unconquerable" or आयुध (āyudha) meaning "weapon".

Gavhar f Uzbek, Tajik
Uzbek and Tajik form of Gauhar.

Roileen f English
Similar to Earleen, Charleen, Rayleen, Ashleen, Joeleen.

Iratzeni f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)

Tsagaansar f Mongolian
Means "white moon" in Mongolian, from цагаан (tsagaan) meaning "white" and сар (sar) meaning "moon". This is the name of the Mongolian Lunar New Year, usually celebrated around the beginning of spring.

Nazneen f Indian (Parsi), Indian (Muslim), Bengali
Parsi, Indian Muslim, and Bengali variant of Nazanin.

Øyunn f Norwegian
Derived from the Old Norse elements ey "good fortune" or ey "island" and unnr "to wave, to billow".

Kanimozhi f Indian

Kuun f Cree
Means 'Snow' in Cree.

Pȧhávevé'késo f Cheyenne
Means "Pretty Bird" in Cheyenne.

Klevi m Albanian

Kokoro m Kayapo

Asbjarne m Scandinavian
Variant of Asbjørn.

Matthies m Danish (Rare), German (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Variant of Matthias.

Lavada f English (American)

Gidget f Literature, Popular Culture
Originally from a novel by Frederick Kohner, which was made into a movie. Gidget's real name was Franzie.