By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek
"Persian woman"
Parents seeking a distinctive New Testament name might consider this one. Adopted by some Puritans in the seventeenth century, Persis was used in the William Dean Howells novel The Rise of Silas…
English, Frisian, Spanish, Slavic
"thought or sweetheart"
An Ethiopian place-name and multicultural diminutive for many names, including the Slavic Tatiana and the Spanish Cayetana. Tana is also a rare Frisian name, meaning "thought", as well as a masculine…
"law of nature, divine law"
Themis was the Titan — one of the Elder Gods (or in this case Goddesses) — of Justice and Order, usually depicted blindfolded and holding the scales of justice. The mother of the Fates and the…
Heremias is a masculine name of Greek origin, serving as a variant of Jeremiah or Jeremias. The name derives from the Hebrew 'Yirmeyahu,' meaning 'God will uplift' or 'appointed by God.' It carries…
Hieremias is a masculine name representing a Latin or Greek variant of Jeremiah, which derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'Yahweh has uplifted' or 'appointed by God.' This classical form of the name…
Greek or Latin
"the best; ear of corn"
From the root for aristocrat, an upwardly mobile choice -- or if you go by its other meaning, an earthy delicious choice. Arista is a rare name for girls that has the popular A beginning-and-ending…
"lion"
The ancient Leontios, the name of several early saints and a Byzantine empire, may rise again with the pride of lion names so fashionable in Europe, from Leo to Leon to Leonie. The Latinized version…
"virtue"
Arete is a minor goddess in Greek mythology who personifies the idea of excellence or perfect virtue. There is also a mythological queen Arete, with her sister an "exacter of justice".
"virtuous"
There's still only one.
Greek variation of a diminutive of Alexis
Do you really want to name your baby after a car when there are so many other lex possibilities?
"high-ranking angel"
Arcangela is a heavenly possibility if Angel or Angela isn't elevated enough for you.
Lucais is a masculine name with Gaelic roots, functioning as an Irish variation of Lucas or Luke. Derived ultimately from the Latin name Lucas meaning "light" or "illumination," Lucais (pronounced…
Loucas is a masculine name that represents a variation of Lucas, which derives from the Greek name Loukas (Λουκάς). The name ultimately comes from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light' or can be connected…
"liberator"
This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.
Greek, diminutive of Alexandros
Often given as an independent name in Greece.
Matthaiso is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Matthew (Matthaios in Greek). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of…
Matthaios is the Greek form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name "Mattityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." This masculine name has ancient origins, gaining prominence through the…
Moris is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Morris or Maurice. The name ultimately derives from Latin 'Mauritius,' meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned,' originally referring to…
Greek mythology name, god of sleep and dreams
Though you may pray to the god of sleep for your baby to slumber through the night, a drowsy image is not the greatest one to inflict on your little boy.
Moisis is a masculine name that represents a variation of Moses, an ancient name with profound religious and historical significance. While Moses derives from Egyptian origins meaning "drawn out of…
