By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Spanish variation of Gerald
Tightly bound to flamboyant newsman Geraldo Rivera--who was born Gerald..
Mati is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it can be a shortened form of Matilda, meaning 'strength in battle.' In Estonian and Finnish, Mati relates to 'gift of God.'…
Welsh and Galician variation of James and Jacob
Iago, the villain of Shakespeare's Othello , was so treacherously evil that his name has hardly ever been heard offstage. Try the much-more-benign Inigo.
Arabic
"journey of the night"
Isra is a gender-neutral Arabic name. The name of a chapter of the Quran, it refers to the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.
Spanish
"holy trinity"
Rhythmic name with both religious and geographical ties, commonly heard in Latin countries.
"vineyard"
Occasionally heard in the 1920s and 30s, along with siblings Bina and Mina; Vienna would be a more modern choice.
Spanish from Greek
"victory"
Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.
Spanish form of Oliver, Latin
"olive tree"
As Oliver's fan base spreads throughout the English-speaking and Euro-centered worlds, other forms of the popular name are sure to gain attention.
Renaldo is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins, being a variation of Reynaldo and Ronald. These names ultimately derive from the Old Norse 'Rögnvaldr,' combining 'regin' (advice,…
Rodas is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In Spanish, it relates to the word for 'wheels' or may reference Rodas, a Spanish locality. The name also has Greek connections, possibly…
Greek
"joy"
Chara is the name of a star in a constellation that represents hunting dogs, recently named as one of the most likely to host extraterrestrial life. Also, Chara is a variation of both Sarah and…
Cira is a feminine name with ancient roots and cross-cultural presence. In Greek, it relates to 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master,' while in Latin contexts it may connect to 'Circe,' the enchantress…
Italian and Spanish variation of Colette or short form of Nicoletta
Coletta is a Latin relative of the better-known French Colette, which is derived from Nicole and is ultimately a feminization of Nicholas. Only a handful of baby girls are named Coletta or Nicoletta…
Italian, feminine variation of Dominic
"belonging to the Lord"
Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this…
Tavio is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. Most commonly, it's considered a variation of Octavio or Ottavio, which derive from the Latin name Octavius, meaning 'eighth.' In Finnish…
Japanese; Nigerian; Welsh variation of Thomas
"wealth; twin"
A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy. In Japan and Nigerian, Tomi is a unisex name.
Spanish and Portuguese elaboration of Flora or Florence
Florinda may be taking a good thing, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime, and making it too elaborate.
Viviano is a melodious masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name 'Vivianus,' which comes from 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living.' This expressive name carries…
Ysrael is a variant spelling of Israel, derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'he who struggles with God' or 'God prevails.' This masculine name carries deep biblical significance, referring to the…
Feminine variation of Joaquin, Spanish
"God will judge"
As Joaquin enters the American mainstream, his sister might just follow.
