By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Ilaria or Hilary, Latin
"cheerful"
Cheerful and contemporary in feel, Ilari is a unisex choice, ultimately from the Roman name, Hilarius, via its English and Italian forms, Hilary and Ilaria. While Ilari is exclusively masculine in…
Variation of Ilaria or Hilary, Italian, Latin
A popular choice in Italy, appearing in the Top 200, this cheerful name ultimately derives from the Roman Hilarius. While Ilaria is more common, Ilary is more succinct which may be part of its…
Variation of Ilariy, Russian, Latin
As a Russian name, Ilary is a masculine choice and an alternative transcription of Ilariy; as an Italian name, it is a variation of Ilaria and predominantly used as a girl name. Either way, the roots…
Latin
"holly; holm oak"
The Latin name for the holly (or the holm oak) tree would make an interesting nature-inspired alternative to Alex and Felix.
"golden"
A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this…
Variation of Castus, Christian or Constans, Norwegian, Latin
"pure, chaste, virtuous; a Christian; constant, steadfast"
Familiar in sound yet rarely actually heard, Kastina is a name with a variety of different origins. On one hand, it may be a Norwegian feminine form of the Germanic Karsten, ultimately borrowed from…
Modern invention from Greek and Latin
"herald, spokesman, official messanger"
A modern feeling choice with ancient roots, Kerix (or Keryx) once referred to a herald or an official conveyer of messages, often responsible for bringing communications between warring groups, for…
Variation of Mac Aodh or Kay or a word name
A variation of the Irish surname Mac Aodh (also McKee), meaning "son of Aodh, son of fire" or an alternative to Kay, ultimately from the Latin Gaius, meaning "rejoice", Key could equally be a word…
Variation of Clelia or Kalea
"famous; joy, happiness"
A variation of Latin Clelia (from Cloelia) or a form of Hawaiian Kalea, possibly inspired by names like Klay, Kaleah, and Kaylee. It is notably borne by YouTuber and influencer, Klailea (Bennett)…
Romanian form of Laurence, Latin
"from Laurentium; bay laurel"
Typically spelled as Laurențiu, this is the Romanian form of the classic Laurence, popular in its native Romania and in Moldova. A notable bearer is footballer manager Laurențiu Reghecampf.
Variation of Lottie or Lauretta
"free man; laurel"
Lauttie is an alternative spelling to the sweet and stylish nickname Lottie, but it could also work as a short form of Lauretta, or for anyone wanting to honor a Laura, Laurence, Laurel, or Lauren in…
Invented name or Latin
"God is my joy; pearl child; smooth muscle"
Leiomi made its debut in the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 5 girls, and featured alongside Leonie, Kyomi, Lorelei, Leia, and Naomi. As a contemporary creation, it could have a number of…
Feminine form of Leontius, Portuguese, Romanian, Latin
"lion"
An powerful feeling name with flair and familiarity, Leontina is notably used Brazil, Czechia, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Chile, and Angola. Derived from the Latin Leontius, it means "lion",…
Italian variation of Livius, Latin
"envious"
This Italian version of the ancient Roman Livius, with an unenviable meaning, is popular in France and make a fresh spin on Oliver or Levi. In the US, this is a very rare name -- it was given to only…
"silvery"
More modern and alluring than Silver, Argenta is one of the few mineral/metal-related names.
Latin, Irish
"breastplate, armor; prayer of protection"
A name with a double meaning, Lorica most literally refers to a type of armor or breastplate, worn over the torso, though in a more spiritual context, it relates to a type of prayer used in early…
"announcement from the gods, oracle"
A pleasantly unfamiliar addition to the ella family of names.
French, Latin
"shining"
A rare member of the Luc- family, Lucence ultimately comes from the Latin lucens meaning "shining". A French form of Lucentia, via the Roman Lucentius, in English it may bring to mind the term…
"eagle"
This and two other female forms -- AQUILA and AQUILINA -- of the Roman family name Aquilius might live on in modern times.
Latin, English
"lights; illuminate"
A rare choice that feels perfectly familiar, Lumine combines the Lu- of Lucy, Louise, and Lucia, with the -ine ending of Josephine and Evangeline. Derived from the Latin lumina "lights" or the…
