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100+ Time of Day Names

  1. Tala

    • Origin:

      Persian, Arabic, Tagalog, Samoan, Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "gold; turmeric; star; story; noble"

    • Description:

      Tala is a super multicultural name with roots in many diverse languages and cultures. In Northern Europe, especially in Scandinavia, it is a diminutive derived from Adelheid "noble", long used as a standalone name.
  2. Roxana

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "dawn; or, little star"

    • Description:

      The name of the wife of Alexander the Great, more attractive than the better-known Roxanne. Roxana was first used in the English-speaking world in the 1600s and was popularized by Daniel Defoe's novel Roxana, published in 1724. An underused and attractive possibility and perfect if you're searching for names that mean new beginnings.
  3. Astraeus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "star"

    • Description:

      The Titan of the dusk in Greek mythology, husband of Eos (Dawn) and father of the four Anemoi (Winds), as well as the goddess Astraea. The name is derived from Greek "aster", meaning "star".
  4. Artem

    • Origin:

      Ukrainian variation of Artemis

    • Description:

      Ukrainian Artem (ar-TEM) and Russian Artyom/Artiom (which can also be transcribed as Artem, though still pronounced ar-TYOM in Russian) are ultimately derived from the name of the Greek goddess Artemis: goddess of the moon and hunting. The meaning of her name is unknown, though it may be related to the Greek for "safe" or for "butcher".
  5. Samir

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "a friend to talk with in the evening"

    • Description:

      Samir has a pleasing sound and lovely meaning. One of those distinctive names that can also fit right in—and you could always call him Sam.
  6. Anatole

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from the east, rising sun"

    • Description:

      Anatole is one of the unique boys' names with an unusual-ish feel but an uncertain provenance, with a meaning related to sunrise and thus to fire. While it's Greek in origin, it is associated more closely with France. Anatole Kuragin is a dashing, roguish prince in Tolstoy's War and Peace.
  7. Laila

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Layla or Sami variation of Helga, Arabic or Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "night; holy"

    • Description:

      Beguiling and lovely, Laila is one of the lilting variations of Leila and Layla. It's the name of the former-boxer daughter of Muhammad Ali and of actor Shawn Wayans. In Finland, the Sami people use this in place of the Scandinavian name Helga.
  8. Hesper

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "evening, evening star"

    • Description:

      Hesper is a feminine form of Hesperus, the name of the Greek mythological personification of the Evening Star. The Hesperides are daughters of nymphs of the evening. Hesper may be related to the name Vesper as well as Hespera and Hesperia.
  9. Nisha

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "night"

    • Description:

      Simple but sophisticated, Nisha is a pretty Sanskrit choice that hit the popularity charts in England in the late 1990s. The meaning "night" adds a slightly mystical element to name and it is a hugely popular choice in India, used across multiple languages.
  10. Eleven

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "eleven"

    • Description:

      If Erykah Badu can name her son Seven, why can't you name your daughter (or son) this? Eleven has recently gotten a lot of attention via the character on the TV show Stranger Things.
  11. Lark

    • Origin:

      Bird name

    • Description:

      In one recent year there were 60 baby girls in the US named Lark....and only eight baby boys. But there's no reason this bird name can't also be masculine, especially given that Robin is making a comeback for boys and Sparrow is a notable starbaby boy (he's Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's son).
  12. Naira

    • Origin:

      Aymara

    • Meaning:

      "beauty of Saraswati"

    • Description:

      Naira has several possible origins. It could be an alternative spelling of the Indian name Nyra, or from nayra, meaning "early" or "eye" in the Aymara language of South America. It can also be short for names like Aneria and Zunairah — or an invention by parents looking for a fresh twist on Nora and Lyra. In any case, it's a breezy, modern-sounding name with lots of potential.

  13. Sura

    • Origin:

      Thai, Yiddish, Romanian, Arabic "brave, princess, grey, to travel by night"

    • Meaning:

      "brave, princess, grey, to travel by night"

    • Description:

      This pretty multicultural name makes a pleasant update to Sarah.
  14. Arla

    • Origin:

      Swedish

    • Meaning:

      "early"

    • Description:

      While Arla has a literal meaning in Swedish, its roots as a name are probably more closely related to such names as Arlene or Orla. Arla is among the girls' Top 1000 names in the UK.
  15. Isra

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "nocturnal journey"

    • Description:

      An Arabic name with a powerful and alluring meaning, in Islamic tradition, Isra refers to one part of the Night Journey that the Prophet Muhammad, in which he led other prophets such as Ibrahim, Isa, and Musa in prayer. Popular in Belgium, the UK, and the Netherlands, it is climbing the US charts.
  16. Hoku

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "night of the full moon"

    • Description:

      Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.
  17. Tali

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "dew"

    • Description:

      Friendly and relaxed choice used by singer Annie Lennox for her daughter; Tal is a unisex Hebrew version.
  18. Rocio

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "dewdrops"

    • Description:

      This name, which refers to Mary as the Virgin of the Dew, is all but unknown in the Anglo community, but popular enough in Hispanic families that it made the US Top 1000 until least until 2006. Also spelled Rocío, it remains popular in Spain and Chile, where it ranks in the Top 100.
  19. Day

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "day"

    • Description:

      A bright and optimistic middle name choice.
  20. Aruna

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "reddish-brown; Asian moon"

    • Description:

      In Hinduism, the god Aruna is the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna is both the traditional masculine form of the name (modernized as Arun) and its feminization.

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