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Sou'wester m English (British, Rare), Obscure
From the English noun sou'wester, a contracted form of southwester which refers to a strong wind that blows from the southwest and brings warm air from the tropics to the British Isles, often causing rain as it cools while passing over the sea... [more]
Mousonios m Late Greek
Either derived from the Greek noun μούσωνες (mousones) meaning "master chef, the top of the cooks" or from Greek Μουσῶν (Mouson), the genitive plural of the Greek noun Μοῦσα (Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song"... [more]
Aleister m English
Variant of Alister. According to Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, this is "the Gaelic form of Alexander".
Gubiet m Walloon
Walloon form of Guibert.
Lexanne f English
Combination of Alexis, Lexie, or other names containing the "lex" sound; and Anne 1.
Rikarda f Hungarian
Feminine form of Richárd.
Breç m Lengadocian, Gascon
Languedocian and Gascon form of Brice.
Nanoah m & f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Archaic)
In the case of male bearers, this name can be a corruption or variant of the biblical name Manoah. For female bearers, the meaning and origin is unknown at this point in time.
Oan m Breton (Rare)
Meaning “lamb” in Breton
Aalish f Manx
Manx form of Alice.
Réquila m Germanic (Portuguese-style)
Portuguese form of Rechila, the name of a 5th-century Suevic king of Gallaecia.
Corto m French (Rare), Popular Culture
Means "short" in Italian and Spanish, from Latin curtus.
Annajane f English
A combination of Anna and Jane.
Aubrieta f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Aubrey or from the aubrieta genus of flowering plants.
Pirate m & f English (Rare)
From the English word pirate, from Latin pirata, from Greek peiratēs, from peirein ‘to attempt, attack’ (from peira ‘an attempt’).
Fili m Literature, Germanic Mythology
Name of one of the dwarves in The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Brother of Kili.... [more]
Ithela f Welsh (Rare, ?)
Feminine form of Ithel.
Luit m Dutch (Rare)
Modern Dutch form of Luyt.
Timocreon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Timokreon. This name was borne by a Greek lyric poet from the 5th century BC.
Harla f English (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps in invented name, intended to be a feminine form of Harlan or a shortened form of Harlene. Influence by the sound of similar names such as Marla.
Jamy f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Jamie.
Murph m English
Short form of Murphy.
Kale f Greek Mythology
From ancient Greek Καλη meaning "beauty". In Greek mythology she was one of the Graces and a daughter of Zeus.
Kendan m English
Likely an invented name, an elaboration of Ken 1, or any name starting with Ken-.
Lins m Limburgish
Originally a short form of Lerins, which is an archaic Limburgian form of Laurence 1. It is now used as a short form for the related names Laurens and Laurentius, and sometimes also for the unrelated name Leonardus.
Paulyn f English (Rare)
Variant of Pauline or feminization of Paul with the popular suffix -lyn.
Desirella f French (African, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Desirée with the suffix -ella.
Sentell m & f French
“Brave men”
Donnamira f Literature
Combination of Donna and Mira. This is the name of a hobbit mentioned in Tolkien's legendarium. Donnamira is one of the daughters of Gerontius Took, who married into the Boffin family... [more]
Aufrica f Manx
Manx form of Aifric.
Hrútr m Old Norse
Ancient Scandinavian name and byname. From Old Norse hrútr meaning "ram, male sheep".
Michelien f Dutch
Dutch variant of Micheline, with its spelling more or less phonetical in nature.
Affrica f Manx (Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a Manx form of Affraic.
Damarus f & m English (Rare)
As a feminine name, it may be a variant of Damaris.
Phurah m Biblical
Phurah was a servant of Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon takes Phurah with him to spy on the Midianites before battle.
Skarpe m Old Norse, Old Danish, Old Swedish
Old Norse variant and Old Danish and Old Swedish form of Skarpi.
Donyarth m Medieval Cornish, History
Donyarth (died 875) was the last recorded king of Cornwall. He was probably an under-king, paying tribute to the West Saxons. According to the Annales Cambriae, he drowned in 875. His death may have been an accident, but it was recorded in Ireland as a punishment for collaboration with the Vikings, who were harrying the West Saxons and briefly occupied Exeter in 876.
Ludèr m Provençal
Provençal form of Lothaire.
Willehari m Germanic
Possibly formed from elements which correspond to the Old High German words willo "will" and heri "host, army"... [more]
Sjak m Dutch, Limburgish (Rare)
Variant of Sjaak, of which the pronunciation was influenced by the French name Jacques.... [more]
Aguste m Provençal
Provençal form of August.
Ilko m Bulgarian, Ukrainian, German (Rare)
Bulgarian diminutive of Iliya. Since the 1960s it has been in occasional use in German-speaking countries.
Steef m Dutch
Dutch short form of Stefan.
Kilion m Biblical
Variant of Chilion.
Uarraig m Scottish Gaelic
Anglicised as the etymologically unrelated given name Kennedy, The name is said to have been borne by various families of the surname Kennedy.
Lexye f English
Alternative spelling of Lexy.
Margarido f Provençal
Provençal form of Marguerite.
Forrester m English
Transferred use of the surname Forrester.
Nieve f English (British), Scottish
Anglicized form of Niamh.
Anndee f English
Variant of Andy.
Padraig m English
Anglicised form of Pádraig or Pàdraig.
Aethlius m Greek Mythology
Aethlius was the son of Zeus and Protogeneia and first king of Elis.
Maebe f English (American, Rare)
Maebe A. Girl is an American drag queen and politician.
Sigbritt f Swedish, Dutch, Danish (Rare)
Combination of Sig (from Signe, Sigrid, or other names beginning with the Old Norse element sigr "victory") and Britt... [more]
Rawlins m English
Transferred use of the surname Rawlins.
Muck m German (Rare), Literature
German short form of Nepomuk, probably via its variant spelling Nepomuck. ... [more]
Edela f East Frisian (Archaic), Old Danish, Old Swedish, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Short form of names containing the East Frisian name element ethel-, a cognate of Old High German adal-.
Erlena f Dutch (Archaic)
Latinization of Erlijn.
Glacie f English (Modern)
Female version of "Glacier", variant of "Glacia", possible combination of "Glory" and "Gracie".
Severos m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Late Greek form of Seoueros, which is the ancient Greek form of Severus. This name was borne by the 6th-century Greek saint Severos the Great of Antioch.
Anastaas m Dutch (Archaic)
Dutch form of Anastasios (see Anastasius).
Toto m German (Austrian)
Diminutive of Torger. A notable bearer is the team principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, Torger Christian „Toto‟ Wolff).
Hesterine f Dutch (Rare)
Variant of Hesterina. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch soccer coach Hesterine de Reus (b. 1961).
Kleitandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός (kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the verb κλείω (kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is the Epic Greek form of the verb κλέω (kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [more]
Úlfhildr f Old Norse
Derived from the Old Norse elements ulfr meaning "wolf" and hildr meaning "battle". An 11th-century Norwegian princess bore this name.
Federay f English (Rare)
Famous bearer is British actress Federay Holmes.
Ameinocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ameinokles. This was the name of a Greek shipwright from ancient Corinth, who lived in the 8th century BC.
Euriel f Breton
Variant of Uriell.
Tudalez f Breton
Feminine form of Tudal.
Vinson m English
Transferred use of the surname Vinson.
Szilárda f Hungarian
Feminine form of Szilárd. This name was traditionally also used as a vernacular form as well as a Hungarian translation of Konstancia.
Elizabad m Biblical
Variant transcription of Elzabad, as used in 1 Chronicles 26:7.... [more]
Riënne f Dutch (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of either Rien 1 or Rien 2.
Syrita f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Syritha.
Semmi m German (Swiss)
Diminutive of Samuel.
Rosavella f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Modern variant of Rosabella.
Siadhail m Old Irish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Irish siadhail "sloth". Siadhail (d 813) was Abbot and possibly Bishop of Roscommon in the 9th century.
Purity f English (Rare)
Middle English from Old French purete, later assimilated to late Latin puritas, from Latin purus ‘pure’. From the English word purity, which means "freedom from immorality."
Lorène f French
French form of Lorena 1.
Dolus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dolos. In Greek mythology, Dolus is the spirit of trickery and guile.
Annet m Medieval French, French (Archaic)
Masculine diminutive of Anne 1.
Vinciane f French, French (Belgian)
French feminine form of Vincianus.
Bouke m & f West Frisian, Dutch
Variant of Bauke. This form is more commonly found on men than on women.
Zanufius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Catholic Saint. A Kemetian abbot, stationed near Achmin.
Chucarris f Romani (Caló)
Means "anguishes" in Caló. This name is used as the Caló form of Angustias.
Solamh m Irish (Rare)
Irish form of Solomon.
Embrey f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Embry.
Dezsider m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Desiderius.
Pétr m Old Norse
Old Norse form of Petrus.
Ildibad m Germanic, Dutch, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish, History
Variant spelling of Hildebad. Ildibad was a 6th-century king of the Ostrogoths in Italy.
Thoma f German (Rare)
Probably a feminine form to Thomas.
Gaudentia f Late Roman, Dutch (Rare), German (Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Gaudentius. This name was most notably borne by a virgin martyr and saint, who was put to death (along with three others) during the early persecution of Christians.
Nyeli f English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Nayeli.
Berchan m Irish, Filipino
A well-known saint of the early Irish church was named Berchan the Prophet of Clonsast in King's Co., but often called Brachan by Metathesis. Often used as a surname.
Angelusz m Hungarian
Hungarian form of Angelus.
Túlia f Hungarian
Hungarian borrowing of Tuuli.
Fayrene f English (Archaic)
Elaboration of Fay.
Shawmbria f English (American, Rare)
Made up name combining Shawn and Bria
Waca m Anglo-Saxon
Byname meaning, "watchful."
Phillip m & f Medieval English
Variant of Philip (masculine) as well as a vernacular form of Philipa (feminine) used in medieval times.
Nicey f English (Rare, Archaic)
18th-century variant of Nice, itself a Latinization of Greek Nike.
Myllena f Various
Possibly a variant form of either Milena or Mylène. This is the name of the newborn daughter of Dutch model and actress Doutzen Krous (b... [more]
Vasty f Biblical Malagasy, Romani (Archaic)
Malagasy form and Romani variant of Vashti.
Cici f English
Diminutive of Cecilia and other names beginning with or containing the sound Ci.
Cathws f Welsh
Welsh form of Catharine
Merica f English
Short form of America.
Erycina f Roman Mythology
Epithet of the Roman goddess Venus which meant "of Eryx", Eryx being a mountain on Sicily famous for a temple dedicated to Venus on its summit.
Stark m English
Transferred use of the surname Stark.
Maribell f English
Variant of Maribel.
Sindman m Germanic
Derived from Gothic sinths "way, path" combined with man "man."
Masilda f Romani
Romani name of uncertain origin. It might be a corruption of Mathilda.
Skyller m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.
Ervínia f Hungarian
Elaboration of Ervina.
Roselaine f French (Quebec), French (Rare)
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Roselène, a variant of Roseline and a contraction of Rose and Madelaine.
Gabrièla f Gascon
Feminine form of Gabrièu.
Theuderic m Germanic, History
Form of Theodoric. Theuderic I was a Merovingian king who lived in the 6th century AD.
Diophanes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" and φανης (phanes) meaning "appearing".
Frauncis m Scots
Scots form of Francis.
Immer m Biblical
Meaning, "saying; speaking" or "a lamb."
Crosley m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Crosley.
Joèu m Provençal
Provençal form of Joel.
Gerrett m Dutch, Frisian
Old Germanic two-element name. Dutch and Frisian form from the given Germanic name Garrett.
Bleizen f Breton
Variant of Bleizenn.
Luðinn m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Loðinn.
Jais m English (Modern)
Short form of Jason.
Alieda f Dutch (Rare)
Variant spelling of Alida.
Randle m English
Variant of Randall.
Publicia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Publicius. This name was borne by a Vestal Virgin.
Pirimtvarisa f Literature, Georgian (Rare)
Means "face of the moon" in Georgian. It is derived from the Georgian noun პირი (piri) meaning "face" as well as "mouth" (see Okropir) combined with Georgian მთვარის (mtvaris), which is the genitive of the noun მთვარე (mtvare) meaning "moon".... [more]
Carmanos m Gaulish
Derived from Gaulish *carmon- "weasel".
Gervasi m Georgian (Rare), Lengadocian, Provençal, Gascon, Romansh
Georgian, Romansh and Occitan form of Gervasius.
Grethel f English (Rare), Estonian, Literature
English and Estonian variant of Gretel. Grethel is the main character in Grimm's fairy tails 'Hansel and Grethel' and 'Clever Grethel'.
Siya f & m English (American, Modern, Rare), South African
As an English feminine name, it is likely a modern respelling of Sia.... [more]
Hermocrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermokrates. This was the name of a Syracusan general from the 5th century BC.
Munigast m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from muni, but we don't exactly know where muni itself comes from. But there are a few possibilities... [more]
Loulette f French (Archaic)
Diminutive of Louise. This name was generally not used as a given name in its own right.
Zalmunna m Biblical
The name of a King along with Zebah who hosted the Midianites who invaded Israel, who were both executed by Gideon.
Delsworth m English (Rare)
A notable bearer is Delsworth Mote Buckingham, a politician.
Dierdre f English
Variant of Deirdre.
Sicard m Germanic, History, Gascon, Lengadocian
Contracted form of Sigehard as well as the Gascon and Languedocian form of this name. Sicard was the name of a 9th-century prince of Benevento (Italy).
Kirree f Manx
Manx form of Kitty, also the vocabulary word for "sheep".
Ahihud m Biblical
Prince of the tribe of Asher.
Mindi f English
Variant of Mindy.
Meysie f Scots
Diminutive of Mey.
Heilgund f Germanic
Derived from Old High German heil "happy, hearty, healthy" and Old High German gund "war."
Adick m West Frisian (Rare)
Pet form of Ade 2. Also compare Addick, which is a pet form of the related name Adde.... [more]
Plazi m Romansh
Romansh form of Placidus.
Kenvie m & f Scottish
Of Scottish origin derived from, Kenneth which is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Cináed and Cionaed “born of fire”, and Coinneach and Caoineach “comely, handsome”
Sabha f Irish (Archaic)
"A West Connacht variant of Sadhbh." It was usually Anglicized as Sally.
Gawaina f English
Feminization of Gawain.
Morta f Roman Mythology
In Roman mythology, Morta was the goddess of death. She is responsible for the pain and/or death that occur in a half-wake, half-sleep time frame. Her father is the god of darkness and her mother is the goddess of night... [more]
Brytnee f English
alternative spelling of Brittany
Bernez m Breton (Rare)
Breton form of Bernard.
Yvann m French
Variant of Yvan.
Kniertje f Dutch
Dutch diminutive of Cunera. Popularized by a character in the 1900 play Op Hoop van Zegen by Dutch playwright Herman Heijermans.
Graceless m Literature
From the English word meaning "without grace, without the grace of God". This is the birth name of Christian, the protagonist of the First Part of The Pilgrim's Progress (1678) by John Bunyan.
Móni f Hungarian
Diminutive of Mónika.
Jéromine f French (Rare), French (Quebec), French (Belgian, Rare), French (Swiss, Rare)
Feminine form of Jérôme, which is the modern French form of Hieronymos (see Jerome).... [more]
Níðungr m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Níðingr.
Gerke m & f Dutch, Low German (Rare)
Dutch and very rare Low German diminutive form of German names beginning with Ger-.
Gom m Dutch (Rare)
Short form of Gommarus. This name is not to be confused with the Dutch word gom meaning "gum".... [more]
Sonnet f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Italian sonetto - song, sound; little song. Also the term for a short lyric poem, usually with eight line stanzas, followed by six line ... [more]
Drusianus m Ancient Roman
Roman family name derived from Drusus.
Mercher m Welsh
Welsh form of Mercurius (see Mercury).
Orethy f English (Rare, Archaic)
Possibly an old corruption of Dorothy.
Verda f English (Archaic)
Possibly derived from verde a Spanish and Italian word meaning "green" (see Viridis).
Berton m English
Variant of Burton.
Sylvère m French, French (Belgian, Rare)
Variant spelling of Silvère. A known bearer of this name is the French literary critic and cultural theorist Sylvère Lotringer (b. 1938).
Lijkle m West Frisian
Variant form or spelling of Lykle.
Oshere m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English os "god" and here "army".... [more]
Perigenia f Literature
Variant of Perigune used in A Midsommer Night's Dream
Dietgrim m German
The name is made up of the name elements diot meaning "people" and grima meaning "mask, helmet".
Guðbiǫrg f Old Norse
Old Norse variant spelling of Guðbjǫrg.
Ennecus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Eneko and variant of Enecus.
Burnette f & m English (American)
Feminine form and variant of Burnett.
Uallachán m Old Irish
Derived from Old Irish úallach "proud, arrogant" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Szanna f Hungarian
Short form of Zsuzsanna.
Gregoor m Dutch (Rare)
Dutch form of Gregorius (see Gregory).... [more]
Elynda f English (Modern)
Variant of Elenda, influenced by the names Lynda and Lynn; or possibly a blend of Elinor (or Elizabeth) and Linda, inspired by the similar names Belinda, Melinda and Celinda.
Hvít f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Feminine form of Hvítr, a by-name meaning "white". Hvít appears in the 'Hrólfs saga kraka' as the queen of Norway and the mother of legendary hero Bödvar (Bǫðvarr) Bjarki.
Ariell f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Ariel.
Itonia f Greek Mythology
Means "of Iton, Itonian" in Greek. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Athena originating in the ancient town of Iton (also known as Itonos), south of Phthiotis, in Thessaly. Some ancient sources say that Athena Itonia was given her epithet from a king or priest named Itonus.
Nicolà m Romansh
Romansh form of Nicholas.
Quintienne f French (Archaic)
French form of Quintiana. Also compare the masculine counterpart Quintien.
Rosamée f French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare), Luxembourgish (Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a contraction of Rose and Aimée via the form Amée.
Shaunie m & f English
Masculine and Feminine diminutive of Shaun
Jenneke f & m Dutch, West Frisian
Variant of Jenne, where the diminutive suffix ke has been added to the name.
Eli'el m Biblical
Variant transcription of Eliel.... [more]
Fenne f & m East Frisian (Archaic)
Majorily feminine, meaning girl or maiden. For boys it's a version of Ferdinand.
Nympheros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νύμφη (nymphe) "bride" and ἔρως (eros) "love".
Eunápio m Ancient Greek (Portuguese-style)
Portuguese form of Eunapius. Eunápio Peltier de Queirós (1905-1988) was a Brazilian politician.
Burglinde f German
It is a two-element name composed of the Germanic name elements burg "protected place, castle" and lind "linden tree, lime; shield (made of lime wood); gentle, soft".
Flannabhra m Irish
It refers to someone with red eyebrows.
Marlitt f German (Rare)
This was assumed as a surname by the 19th-century German writer Eugenie John, who used the pen name E. Marlitt. She may have invented it, perhaps basing it on Marlene or Marlies.... [more]
Caelifer m Roman Mythology
From a poetic Latin epithet of the Greek god Atlas which meant "supporting the heavens", from caelum "heaven" and ferre "to bear, to carry, to bring"... [more]
Lejla f Hungarian
Magyarized form of Leila.
Ealdhild f Anglo-Saxon
Means "old battle", derived from the Old English elements eald "old, experienced, honoured" and hild "battle".
Hermesilochos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
Lowel m English
Variant of Lowell.
Cyle m English (Rare)
Variant of Kyle.
Zebb m English
Variant of Zeb.
Hippolyt m German (Archaic), German (Swiss, Rare), Alsatian
German form of Hippolytos. A notable bearer is Hippolyt Kempf (born 1965), a Swiss skier and Olympic medalist.
Tigris f History (Ecclesiastical), Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Literature
Saint Tigris of Britain is traditionally recorded as a sister of Saint Patrick. ... [more]
Chlorissa f English (Modern)
Elaborated form of Chloris, influenced by Clarissa.
Trudbert m German (Rare, Archaic), Medieval German
A dithematic name composed from the name elements drud "strength" and beraht "bright".
Endriði m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Eindriði.
Romun m English
Variant of Roman.
Gundburg f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old High German gund "war." The second element is derived from Gothic bairgan (bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German burg "fortress."
Gwylan f Welsh (Rare)
Directly taken from Welsh gwylan "seagull". This name has been used from the early 20th century onwards.
Dellingr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
From Old Norse dellingr meaning "luminous, shining one". Dellingr is the name of a dwarf in the Þulur
Caylin f English (Modern)
Anglicized form of Caoilfhionn.
Emperor m English (Rare), Romani (Archaic)
Middle English (especially representing the title given to the head of the Roman Empire) from Old French emperere, from Latin imperator ‘military commander’, from imperare ‘to command’, from in- ‘towards’ + parare ‘prepare, contrive’.
Aulcy m English
Unknown, possibly derived from a surname of unknown meaning
Edi f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Eddie (Also, see Eddi)
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