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Hyman was commonly used by first-generation Jewish immigrants to Anglicize Chaim, but similarities to terms like heinie and hymen have taken it out of the realm of modern possibility …

Hemen is a feminine name with ancient roots across multiple cultures. In Kurdish culture, Hemen relates to 'always' or 'eternal,' while in Persian it can mean 'equal' or 'matching.' The …

The name of the hyena character in The Lion King was clearly chosen for it's villainous meaning—not exactly one you want for a baby, but if you can …

Almost as passé as Hyman.

Hy was once a nickname for Hyman, a Jewish Anglicization of Chaim. Today it has gone extinct, for obvious reasons.

Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and …

Hymie is a masculine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Chaim or Hyman, names of Hebrew origin meaning 'life.' Popular among Jewish communities in the early-to-mid …

A name that feels both lively and serious, Chaim was once more familiar as Hyman or Hymie. Now, the original form is on the rise, ranking in the Top 700 …

An international variation of Theodosius, a rare alternative to the popular Theodore / Fyodor / Fedir. Ukrainian artist Feodosiy Humeniuk is a notable bearer.

A stylish and resonant Swahili name with great potential. Jasiri was used as the name of a female hyena character in the Disney Junior series The Lion Guard. The show …

Shlok is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin with deep roots in Hindu tradition. The name literally means 'verse' or 'hymn,' particularly referring to the sacred verses in ancient Hindu …

Kassiani, also spelled Kasiani or Cassiane, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Kassiani, traditionally sung on …

Kasiani, also spelled Kassiani or Cassiane, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Kasiani, traditionally sung on …

Cassiane, also spelled Kassiani or Kasiani, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Cassiane, traditionally sung on …

The nymph daughters of Oceanus the Titan, collectively known as Oceanids. Comes from 4 ancient sources: Hesiod the poet, the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, Apollodorus the scholar, and Hyginus the …

… speakers at least. Also used in Estonia, notable bearers include actress Tuuli Narkle, cartoonist Tuuli Hypén, singer Tuuli Rand, and footballer Tuuli Tasa. Tuuli coincides with the Mongolian word for …

… a reclusive sage and scholar, who is the author (or sometimes receiver) of many early hymns and mantras that feature in the Ridveda. A celebrated rishi (enlightened person) and believed …

… to boys born around Hanukkah, in reference to the song Maoz Tzur ("strong rock"). The hymn, believed to have been written around the 13th-century, is sung following the lighting …

… sources suggest it comes from eijaa or heijaa, words that are used more so in hymns or old literature rather than in everyday Finnish. In this case, it borrows from …

… or 'small song.' In Hindu tradition, it can specifically refer to a sacred verse or hymn from ancient texts. Though relatively uncommon globally, Gitika maintains steady usage in India and …

… authentic Greek male form of Kassiani, the name of a female saint revered as a hymnographer. However you spell it, this is an attractive and unusual name virtually unused in …

… to more than 100 girls in a recent year in the US. Associated with the hymn "Give Me Joy In My Heart", Hosanna would fit in with the likes of …

… it was notably borne by Saint Ephraem the Syrian, a 4th-century theologian, poet, and hymn writer. While uncommon in mainstream Western culture, Ephraem maintains significance in Eastern Christian communities …

… to "the words accompanying instrumental music", and in a Christian context, it refers to the hymns and songs of praise in the Book of Psalms. As a name, Psalms joins …

… name has also been borne by a Roman fabulist, who first versed Aesop's Fables into Latin, and more recently appeared in Natasha Pulley's novel, The Hymn to Dionysus.

… to concepts of clarity, brightness, and radiance. In Persian contexts, it carries connotations of sacred hymns and divine worship. The name's concise two-syllable structure and melodic quality give …

… In Orthodox Christian history, Saint Romanos the Melodist was a noted 6th-century composer of hymns. The name remains in use primarily in Greece, Cyprus, and among Greek diaspora communities …

… or ancient) period of India. In this context, it may also be connected a Sanskrit hymn, the Vishnu Sahasranama, a sacred Hindu ode which includes a a list of the …

… to "the words accompanying instrumental music", and in a Christian context, it refers to the hymns and songs of praise in the Book of Psalms. As a name, Psalm joins …

… has a melodic quality when pronounced correctly (usually SHLO-ka), reflecting its connection to sacred hymns and verses. Parents might choose this name to honor their cultural heritage or for …

… the successor to Moses who finally led the Israelites into the Promised Land, inspiring the hymn "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho." Joshua's soft-sounding middle and vowel ending …

if you REALLY need to name something any of these, how about a dog? Or a cat? Or like, a lizard?

Nameberry has a lot of clunky names like Bertha and Norma that will get your kid made fun of, but that at least have a prayer of someday being cool …

Baby names that mean life may appeal because of their uplifting, vivid tone, one that affirms the new life you've created. Names that mean life hail from a range …

This is a list of names that are simply not good [at least in the English speaking world]. They may work for characters or pets, but for human children these …

Boy names that mean life are an elite group, but one that includes several excellent choices. None of the boy names that mean life are particularly popular or even well …

Ugly names for pets are so crusty, they're actually cute. Pet parents love to use ugly names for dogs, such as Buster, Minnie, and Bruce, which are vintage names …

Some baby names seem irredeemably geeky — though we've learned in the world of baby naming, to paraphrase Heidi Klum, one day you're out, and the next day you …

Names that are just plain bad. If you name a child this, you should feel ashamed.

These extinct names were commonly used for babies decades ago, but today have faded from use for reasons that may in many cases be obvious. While there are a few …

Male names for characters in fantasy settings, some are from mythology or fantasy fiction, great for OCs(original characters) or PCs(player characters).

Jewish names for boys are a multifaceted bunch, comprising of Hebrew names like Jonah and Gabriel; Yiddish choices popular in Hasidic communities, such as Moishe and Usher; and boy names …

Welcome to Nameberry's masterlist of dog names, where you can find every dog name we've ever recommended, all in one place. We have over 6000 choices perfect for …

These names are the best and most refreshing of dozens of names pulled from research for a blog I wrote for Nameberry a couple years ago... all names come from …

A long list of boys names beginning with the letters F through J. I hope it is useful.