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Hebrew
"springtime, freshness, youth"
Strongly associated with the city of Tel Aviv. For girls, may be lengthened to Aviva; for boys, might be better abbreviated to Avi.
Scandinavian
"youth"
Especially for parents of Scandinavian descent, Sven is an accessible and attractive name with an appealing mix of strength and swagger. It comes from the ancient Swedish tribe, the Sviars, who gave…
Irish
Logan came from nowhere in the past few decades to break the Top 25, and Hogan is a good bet to follow, now that "Hogan's Heroes" has faded from memory.
Russian, variation of Yuliya, cognate of Julia
This is the Armenian version of the familia Julia, which has a rich and evocative sound. Other variations are Iuliya, and the diminitive Yulya.
Greek
The name of the Greek goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera, is rarely used today but may be ripe for revival considering the popularity of rhyming Phoebe. Sweet as Bebe but with the…
Cornish, from English
This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.
Welsh
"youth or well-born"
Form of the Welsh name Owain, used by the 12th-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes for his Arthurian tales.
Judeo-Italian
"lovely youth"
A rare name typically heard within Italian Jewish families.