Updated November 2026
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Japanese
"strong and healthy"
Kenzo is a common Japanese name with several creative bearers: the single-named fashion designer, prizewinning architect Kenzo Takada, and painter Kenzo Okada, which makes it internationally…
"second son; healthy + second; wise + second; modest second"
A international feeling name of Japanese origin that could be used to refer to a child's place in the family, Kenji has attracted notice in the US as the name of The Food Lab chef, James Kenji…
Diminutive of Kenneth; Japanese
"born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong"
In many minds this one belongs to Barbie, but with such positive meanings and international connections, can Ken make the transition to usability again?
Arabic
"healthy"
Samina is a little-known name in the US, given to only a handful of baby girls each year, that is prime for wider use. It's attractive, easy to spell and pronounce, and makes a perfect alternative to…
"safe"
Very popular throughout the Arab world and growing in use in the US as well, where it was given last year to more than 50 baby girls.
American invented name
The Coca-Cola Company created the name Dasani for its brand-new bottled water in 1999. Dasani was chosen because "the name is relaxing and suggests pureness and replenishment," according to consumer…
The name Dasani was created by the Coca-Cola Company in 1999 for its bottled water product. Like other brands at the time, Coca-Cola tested various invented names and ultimately settled on Dasani…
"peace"
A rare Arabic name related to the Hebrew Shalom, Solomon or Salome, meaning "peace", " safety" or "completeness". In complete contrast, it could be related to the word "dhulm" or "zulm" meaning…
Latin
"strong, vigorous, healthy"
A common Roman cognomen, borne by a 4th-century Roman emperor among others. From the same root as vale , the Roman word of parting, which means "be well". Note: the Classical Latin pronunciation for…
Greek
"safe power, healthy and strong, whole and powerful"
Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Sokratis is the modern transcription of the name Socrates. While it might feel unfamiliar in the US, it is a fairly common choice in Greece. Derived…
Croatian, Slovene
Possibly derived sana , a Latin word meaning "healthy", Sanela could make an unexpected full name for nicknames Nel, Neli, and Nela. Used predominantly in Croatia and Slovenia, another theory is that…
Croatian; Serbian; Slovene; Bulgarian
A South Slavic name with a distinct, bold sound, Zdravko comes from the word "zdrav", meaning "healthy". The name is also associated with the geranium flower as the word for the flower starts with…
Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates (often spelled Sokratis) is quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato (the name of his pupil) might be easier…
Swedish, Finnish, Germanic
"holy, healthy war"
With a hint of myth and ancient poetry about it, this spirited name ultimately comes from the Germanic Heilwig or Helwig, but feels as if it could fit into a modern setting. Pronounced HIL-leh-vee in…
"whole, healthy"
Another name for the herb sage -- which sounds younger and more modern than this version.
Masculine form of Erna, Germanic, Norse
"earnest; brisk, vigorous, healthy"
Popular in Iceland, Ernir is a masculine form of Erna, a name which appears in Norse legend and is borne by the wife of Jarl in the poem Rígsþula . It ranked in the Icelandic Top 20 in 2024. Ernir…
Used in Italy and Spain, but in non-Latin countries could be confused with Valencia.
Catalan
"strong, healthy"
Catalan version of Valentine.
Hungarian from Latin
Hungarian form of Valentine.
"warrior; strong; healthy"