Names That Mean Way
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Shania
Ojibway
"I'm on my way"
This obscure Native-American name owes its very life to country singer Shania Twain, who dropped her original name, Eileen, for it.
Zella
African, Bobangi, Libyan place name, diminutive of Rosella, Marcella, Gizella, or Isabella
"lacking nothing, one who knows the way"
Sunny, sassy, and stylish, Zella is a multicultural and versatile choice which works across multiple languages. Popular back in the early 19th century, Zella is now catching the attention of…
Brightly
English word name
"in a way that gives out or reflects much light"
A bright and bubbly word name would be fun on a girl or a boy — a more spritely alternative to Brighton.
Daidō
Japanese
"the great way"
The name of an era in Japan spanning from 806 to 810, as well as that of the influential photographer Daidō Moriyama.
Truly
Word name
"in a truthful way"
The potential it had was squashed by the spiked seltzer brand.
Uzochi
Igbo
"God's way"
We're always looking for cool new U names (it's the least common initial for first names!) and Uzochi is our latest favorite find. It's an Igbo name derived from the components uzo , meaning "road"…
Truly
Word name
"in a truthful way"
A would-be up-and-comer if it wasn't for the spiked seltzer brand.
Michiko
Japanese
"the righteous way"
One of the most familiar Japanese names thanks to the first commoner to become empress of Japan and to New York Times book empress Michiko Kakutani.
Lanford
English
"narrow way"
Surname choice that could be used to honor the playwright Lanford Wilson.
Bravely
English word name
"in a way that shows a willingness to face and endure danger or pain; courageously"
A striking word name that packs a punch — but the "-ly" ending may a bit more name-like than just Brave.
Uzoma
Africa, Igbo
"good way"
U is an oft-rejected first initial, but a name like Uzoma makes it cool.
Sincerely
English word name
"in a sincere or genuine way"
A bold word name with a sweet meaning — Sincerely would make a stand-out middle name now that Truly is becoming mainstream.
