By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French, diminutive of Amanda
"much-loved"
This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter. A French diminutive of Amanda, it…
Latin
"lovable"
Amabel is an older name than Annabel and a lot more distinctive. Amabel was a very common name in the twelfth and thirteen centuries, then was revived during the nineteenth century British fad for…
French
"lark"
Alouette is a sweet Gallic twist in the stylish bird name genre made familiar via the charming French children's song, Alouette, gentile alouette .
Amande is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from 'amandier' meaning 'almond tree.' It's closely related to the name Amanda, which comes from the Latin 'amanda' meaning 'worthy of…
"trade wind"
This glamorous name of a hot young French singer is catching on. Tessa and Barron Hilton used it as a middle name for their daughter Milou.
Barnabé is the French and Portuguese form of Barnabas, a biblical masculine name deriving from Aramaic, meaning "son of consolation" or "son of encouragement." In the New Testament, Barnabas was an…
"most beautiful"
French form of Callistus or Callixtus, borne by several popes and saints.
French, Hebrew
"salvation of the lord"
French variant of Isaiah
Leonello is a masculine Italian name that serves as a diminutive form of Leone, meaning "lion." It has origins in ancient Roman culture, where lions symbolized strength and courage. The name carries…
Leonila is a masculine name of Spanish origin, though it is more commonly used as a feminine name in many cultures. Derived from 'Leon,' meaning 'lion,' it carries connotations of strength and…
Linnellio is an extremely rare masculine name with an Italian or Romance language flair. It might be a creative elaboration of names like Lionel or Lino, with the suffix '-ellio' giving it a…
Lionello is a masculine Italian name derived from Leone, the Italian form of Leon, ultimately from the Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion.' This charming diminutive form adds an affectionate quality to the…
Lionellu is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or diminutive form of Lionel, possibly from Sardinian or Italian dialectal origins. The base name Lionel derives from Latin 'leonellus,'…
Lionnel is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Lionel, which derives from the Old French name 'Leonel,' meaning 'young lion.' The double 'n' adds a distinctive touch while…
Noë is a masculine name derived from the biblical Noah, which comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' This spelling variation is particularly common in French-speaking regions and…
Ouen is a masculine name with medieval French origins, derived from the Latin name Audoenus or Eugene, ultimately meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' Historically, Saint Ouen was a 7th-century French…
Quentilien is a rare masculine name that appears to be an elaborate extension of Quentin, which derives from the Latin name Quintinus, meaning 'fifth.' The addition of the '-ilien' suffix creates a…
Quintien is a rare masculine name with Roman roots, derived from the Latin name Quintus, which means 'fifth.' Historically, Roman families often named sons according to their birth order, with…
"oarsman"
Dashing unisex saint's name sometimes associated with the Cajun cadences of New Orleans.
Romain is a masculine name of French origin derived from the Latin 'Romanus,' meaning 'Roman' or 'from Rome.' This classic name has been used in France for centuries, honoring the historical…
