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Variation of Wesley
"west meadow"
This variation of Wesley moved into the Top 1000 among boys' names in the US in 2016, perhaps because it makes the name more Western, with the cowboy nickname West., or because parents have taken…
Short form of Wesley, English
"West"
Short and cool with rugged charm, Wes is a rising star in the US, climbing the charts along side Wesley and Weston and joining other one syllable options such as Mack, Jett, Tate, and Brooks.…
Irish
"from the island to the west"
First-wave Irish name and place name—the poetic name for Ireland—now supplanted by newer alternatives such as Maeve and Delaney.
Greek
"west wind"
If you're looking for a name that's light and breezy, this could be it. A name from mythology: Zephyrus/Zephyr was the Greek god of the west wind, and with its similarity in sound to the likes of…
Zephyrus was the Greek god of the west wind, and all names associated with him have a pleasantly gentle, breezy feel. With its cool Z initial and similarity in sound to Stephie and Serafina, Zephyr…
Arabic, West African
"daughter, girl"
From an Arabic word meaning "girl".
American state name
"people of the west wind"
Cool and breezy, Kansas is a rare geographical name, given to fourteen girls in a recent year. Known as the Sunflower State, Kansas is associated with rolling hills, vast prairies, and The Wizard of…
Variation of Erin, Irish
Spelling variation of Erin invented for a character on the science fiction TV show Farscape .
Swahili, West African, Modern invention
"destiny; born on Tuesday"
Possibly a variation of the name Kumani, or perhaps inspired by similar choices, such as Kumara, Khai, Khemani, Khamari and Amani, Kheumani is best associated with fashion influencer, Kheumani…
A rare geographical option which was given to six boys and fourteen girls in a recent year, Kansas is known for its prairies, sunflowers, and barbeque food. Also associated with The Wizard of Oz and…
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Zephyrinus, deriving from the name of the Greek god of the west wind, Zephyr. Saint Zephyrinus was a 3rd-century pope.
Latin form of Zephyrus, Greek mythology name
Zephyrinus is the form of the name of the Greek god of the west wind best known as the name of a pope and saint.
French variation of Zephyr
This name feels warmer and more human-appropriate in its longer version, but still retains that breezy feel. Trivia tidbit: Zephyrinus was a Jewish pope.
Variation of Sundiata, Mandinka/Malinke, West African
"Sogolon's lion, lion king, lion prince"
An alternative form of the bright, leonine name Sundiata, Sundjata is associated with Sundiata Keita, the 13th century founder and prince of the Mali Empire in Western Africa. He is remembered and…
English, Scottish
"west land"
This Scottish surname is a fresh alternative to Weston or Westley.
Mandinka/Malinke, West African
A grand, bright, and powerful feeling name, Sundiata was notably borne by Sundiata Keita, the 13th century founder and prince of the Mali Empire in Western Africa. He is remembered and celebrated in…
Spanish form of Zephyrine, Greek
Zephyrine and Zephyr are unexpected favorites among Nameberry visitors, with the latter even entering the UK charts in recent years. Ultimately derived from Zephyros, the name given to the Greek god…
Feminine variation of Zephyr, Greek
Zephyr may not be a name often heard in the U.S., but its variations are used throughout Europe. Zephyrine, a cousin in sound and feel if not in fact to such lovely names as Severine and Seraphina,…
Elaboration of Ceferina, Spanish, Greek
Ceferina is the Spanish feminine form of Zephyr, ultimately derived from Zephyros, the Greek god of the west wind. Ceferiana is a rare, embellished variation, predominantly though quietly used in…
Spanish variation of Zephyr or Zafira, Greek mythological name or Arabic
"west wind or to succeed"
Zefera is a rare form of Zephyr or Zafira, with a subtle connection to nature. As Zephyr becomes more popular for both girls and boys, this feminine Spanish variation may get more attention from…