ZENO  

Gender: M
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "a stranger"

This name of an ancient philosopher has a muscular dynamism that's lightened by its cheerful final vowel, resulting in a kind of offbeat sci-fi feel. Zeno of Citium was the founder of the Stoic school of thought.

Nicknames & Variations:
Zenas, Zinon, Zenon, Zino, Zenan

Zeno is being discussed in our message boards:

• mn will be Marinos, last name is a nightmare... first name??
• Creative Family Name Game-- good storyline!
• First name ideas for middle name Caio?
• Issue with baby girl name chosen...and ideas for boy name?
• People named after something else

Read Nameberry blog posts about Zeno:

• Z NAMES: Beyond Zoe & Zachary