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English form of Milo, Latin and Old German,"soldier or merciful"
"soldier or merciful"
Miles, which has a permanent veneer of cool thanks to jazz great Miles Davis, is a confident and polished boys' name that's an American classic. Always ranking in the US Top 1000, it's been drifting…
Spelling variation of Miles, English form of Latin and Old German
"soldier and merciful"
This alternate spelling of Miles has its fans, among them Myles-parents Eddie Murphy and Lars Ulrich. Pro basketball player Myles Turner uses this spelling. The Myles spelling is also associated with…
Latin and Old German
Milo is most commonly considered to be Germanic name derived from the Latin word miles , meaning "soldier." However, there is evidence to suggest it also may have independently spawned from the…
Spelling variation of Mila or feminine variation of Milo
Myla can be seen as a female variation of Milo or a different spelling for popular Mila. Though frequently unnecessary in alternate spellings, the "y" here does connote a specific pronunciation.
French feminine version of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
Clementine is a Nameberry favorite that broke back into the US Top 1000 in 2014 after more than half a century off the list. A female variation of the more-unusual Clement, Clementine's meaning…
"solider; merciful"
The popularity of Mila has no doubt influenced the rise of Mylah, which can also be viewed as a feminization of Milo.
Spelling variation of Milo, Latin or old German
Milo, Miles and even Myles are all well-known in the US, but the spelling Mylo is not widely used here though it ranks among the British Top 1000 names for boys . However you spell it, a friendly,…
Arabic
"merciful"
Rising Muslim boy name.
Variation of Rahim, Arabic
"empathetic, merciful"
A strong Arabic choice with a covetable meaning — one of the most important considerations in the Muslim baby name practice.
To Muslims, an auspicious name.
Latin
Clement, the name of fourteen popes and several saints, has a pleasantly, positive, slightly antiquated feel, like the phrase "clement weather." Clement C. Moore wrote the poem "A Visit from St.…
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.
Milo is one of the top names for boys on Nameberry, and now it's used for an increasing number of baby girls too -- 34 last year, and about 100 times as many boys.
English form of Milo, Latin and Old German
"soldier; merciful"
Although usually seen as a masculine name, Miles is sometimes seen as a feminine name in Australia, due to its literary association with female author Stella "Miles" Franklin. The s ending makes it…
Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
French feminine variation of Clement
Calm, composed, and chic. Often seen with an accent in France, as Clémence.
Variation of Clement, Latin
This practically unique variation of Clement has appeared on the charts four times: 1917, 1918, 1920, and 1971. Each year, it was only given to five baby boys.
English diminutive of Clementine, French
Cutesy pet form of Clementine.
Icelandic
"wise or merciful protector"
A rare Icelandic name with a lovely ethereal sound.
Judeo-Italian variation of Clementia, Latin
This beautiful variation of the trendy Clementine has an Italian flair, and is nowhere to be seen in the US charts.