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Cornish place name
"unknown meaning"
With other Cornish names like Elowen and Jago catching people's attention, the mythical sounding Mithian might prove an unexpected and magical feeling choice. Traditionally called Mydhyan , Mithian…
Greek, place name, meaning unknown
The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie, and Thea, the name likely…
German compound name
"pledged to God + other, unknown"
A German blend of two classics, Lieselore is an elegant and stately choice for fans of Lieselotte and Hannelore. Combining Liese (or Elisabeth) with Lore (or Eleonore), it would be pronounced as…
Sanskrit
"unknown"
Swati is the Indian name for Arcturus, the third-brightest star in the sky. Actress, comedian and writer Mindy Kaling gave her daughter (born in 2017) the middle name Swati, after her mother.
Literary, meaning unknown
An obscure literary choice, Belisent is an alternative name for the character of Morgause from Arthurian legend, featured in the 13th-century Middle English verse romance "Of Arthour and of Merlin".…
Sumerian
"meaning unknown"
Supposedly the earliest known recorded name of a person in writing — found on several Uruk period (3400-3000 BC) clay tablets used to record transactions of barley.
Romanian, variation of Livius
This variation of the Ancient Roman surname Livius is found as a boy's name in Romania.
Variation of Swati.
Modern invention of unknown meaning
Newly coined options, the letter Z, and strong A sounds all remain on trend for boys in the US so Zayland feels right on trend. Likely related to more popular Zaylen, Zayland was given to a very…
Italian
This intriguing name is a rapid riser in the Italian name rankings, having entered the top 100 in 2011 and climbed to #61 in 2015. Its meaning and derivation are unknown, but it may be related to the…
Welsh
Cedwyn, the name of a Welsh saint, is still used in small numbers today.
Phoenician
"serpent lady; unknown"
Intriguing and alluring with the feel of names like Delyth and Lilith, Tanith is the name of an ancient Phoenician goddess of the moon, love, and fertility. The patron of the city of Carthage in…
Frisian
Jinthe is a Frisian name common in the Netherlands, but rarely seen beyond its borders.