Names That Mean Time

Like Horace, Horatio is a variation on the Latin Horatius, but its Shakespearean and optimistic Horatio Alger pedigree makes it an attractive up-and-comer, especially with its cool final o. A modern reference is the charismatic TV character Horatio Caine played by David Caruso in CSI: Miami.

This West African name has an upbeat, energetic sound, yet it is traditionally used for a son who was born during troubled times.

Idan is a Hebrew unisex place-name rarely heard in this country.

Part of the wave of virtuous word names that has appeared in the 21st century, Truce has a harmonious meaning... and could be a way to update Bruce.

Part of a group of lovely A-starting names popular in Spain, along with Ainhoa and Aitana. Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno introduced this one.

A tip-top word name—literally, Zenith means the top or apex. Zen makes a cute nickname.

Many African tribes have a tradition of naming children for the day or time they were born -- Friday, Afternoon -- a practice finding new life in the Western world as word names become more popular.

Beautiful African name with a nevertheless mournful meaning.

An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.

An attractive Turkish derived from an old-fashioned Turkish word meaning world, fate, or time — devran değişti is a phrase meaning "times have changed."

An Enoch for our times?

The variation of Horatio used in Aragon, Spain.

A generic possibility if you don't want to specify Spring or Summer.

A stunning and unique West African name for a daughter.

An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.

A celebratory choice, also spelled Harusi.

An alternate spelling of Arusi, used throughout Africa.