By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Conrado is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Germanic name Conrad. The name combines the elements 'kuoni' meaning 'brave' or 'bold' and 'rad' meaning 'counsel' or…
Filiberto is a masculine name with Spanish and Italian roots, derived from the Germanic name Philibert, combining "fili" (beloved) and "beraht" (bright or famous). This creates the beautiful meaning…
Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
Italian, diminutive of Grazia or variation of Grace
"grace"
Graziella, an Italian form of Grace, is another Latin version that adds spice. Consider Graziella as a distinctive alternative to either Grace or Gabriella.
Jenaro is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Januarius, which refers to the Roman god Janus, the deity of doorways, beginnings, and transitions. Janus was depicted with…
Josefa is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the masculine name José (Joseph). The name ultimately traces back to Hebrew roots, from 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'God…
Olimpia is a feminine name of Greek origin, connected to Mount Olympus, the mythological home of the Greek gods. The name carries connotations of divinity, elevation, and celestial beauty. While the…
Spanish
"judicious"
Pretty and unusual, worth consideration.
Ethiopian, Amharic
"new"
This Ethiopian boy name looks like a shortening of popular Addison, but has separate roots. Nonetheless, with Addison's popularity, Addis would fit in while standing out as a boy's name in…
Italian variation of Augustine
"great, magnificent"
Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.
"pretty"
Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.
Evia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Eva or Eve, names meaning "life" or "living one" with Hebrew origins. Alternatively, Evia could reference the Greek…
Ezechiel is the French, German, and traditional Latin form of the Hebrew name Yechezkel (Ezekiel in English), meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen.' This biblical name was borne by a…
Spanish from Latin
"from Gaul"
Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.
Latin
"light"
A delicate name with an ancient pedigree, more appealing to some than Lucille. It elaborates on Lucy and even Lucia and feels more distinctive than Lucinda.
Justo is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins, meaning 'just,' 'fair,' or 'righteous.' It derives from the Latin 'iustus,' reflecting qualities of justice and moral uprightness. The name…
Spanish and Italian form of Amarantha
"unfading"
Amaranta is the unusual and intriguing Latinate form of the Greek botanical name Amarantha, which connects to an eternal mythical figure. An excellent choice for the parent who wants an A name but…
Old German form of Emmeline and Amelia
"work"
Now that the range of names including the modern Emmeline and Amelia -- relatives of each other, but of neither Emily nor Emma -- has become so fashionable, the original root name Amelina is also due…
Latin form of Alfonso
"noble and ready"
This Latinized form of a name that's well used in Italy and Spain is sometimes heard, oddly enough, in Ireland.
Diminutive of Spanish Francisco
"Frenchman or free man"
Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.
