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Hindi
"first power"
Adya is a feminine name with ancient Sanskrit origins, meaning 'the first power' or 'primordial.' In Hindu tradition, it is associated with Goddess Durga as the original divine feminine energy. The…
Hawaiian
"the power of the ocean"
This Hawaiian name gracefully celebrates the force of nature, paying tribute to the ocean. If you're looking for unique names that mean ocean , this should be on your short list.
Anglo-Saxon
"God's power"
Godric is one of the unique baby names that has found more exposure since J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter universe came into our lives. Godric Gryffindor is an important historical figure in the series.…
English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German
"rich and noble heritage; wolf power"
Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.
Greek
"supreme power"
Cyrene was a mythical nymph and huntress who was beloved by the god Apollo. He founded a city named after her in what is now Libya and made her the queen. Derived from Greek and pronounced with three…
English
"loved or royal power"
Also spelled Kedric, this name has a double origin as either a variant of the surname name Kendrick, or a spelling spin on the literary Cedric, used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819…
"wolf power"
Most famous as one of the many middle names of Professor Dumbledore from Harry Potter , Wulfric is an earlier form of the medieval English name Ulric. It has also belonged to an 11th- century Earl of…
"elf power"
Form of Elfrida that has an old-fashioned sound you just might find cool.
English word name
"control, power"
Used for the first time in 2020. At least he could always go by Dom.
Finnish variation of Reynold
"council power"
An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.
Also spelled Kedrick, this name has a double origin as either a variant of the surname name Kendrick, or a spelling spin on the literary Cedric, used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819…
Germanic
In Germanic mythology, Alberich is the name of a legendary dwarf king — which is fitting, considering its meaning. Alberich is thought to be the origin of the English names Auberon and Aubrey.
Form of Elfrida
The name of the mother of Aethelred the Unready was once common among the Anglo-Saxon nobility, and was briefly revived during the 19th century, only to be lost once again to history. However, with…
Form of Alcmene, Greek Mythology
"strength and power of the moon"
Celestial and strong, Alcmena is a Latinized form of Alcmene a figure from Greek mythology, best known as the mother of Heracles after Zeus tricked her into thinking he was her absent husband. The…
Zulu and Xhosa
"power"
A mighty lion in sheep's clothing. Though Amandla looks, to the untrained eye, like a variant of milquetoast Amanda, it actually derives from the word for "power" in the Zulu and Xhosa languages, two…
"sea power"
A rare, surname style choice, with a hint of Saul, Sol, and Sully about it, Sewall has been notably borne by geneticist Sewall Wright and automobile pioneer Sewall K. Crocker, who made the first…
Greek mythology
In Greek mythology Alcmene was mother of Herakles by Zeus, who tricked her by disguising himself as her absent husband. The name has the evocative meaning "strength and power of the moon", made from…
Properly written Ælfric, this Anglo-Saxon name derives from Old English name elements meaning "elf" and "power". It belonged to several notable medieval churchmen, and is thought to be the origin of…
A unique surname style choice, Sewall may appeal to fans of Louisa May Alcott or those looking for a rare sea-inspired option. Also spelled as Sewell, it likely comes from the Middle English given…