By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek
"to see the constellations, stars, and heavens"
Also spelled as Teiresias, this is the name of a blind seer in Greek mythology, who was transformed into a woman for seven years, and blinded by Hera after becoming involved in an argument between…
"avenging murder"
A sharp, bright name with a bold meaning, Tisifoni is a modern Greek form of Tisiphone, associated with several figures from Greek mythology, including one of the Erinyes (goddesses of vengeance) and…
Short form of Bartholomew, Anatole, Tolliver, and Ptolemy, English, Hebrew, Greek
Short and snappy, Tol has an entirely different feel to its longer forms, Bartholomew, Ptolemy, and Anatole. Similar in sound and feel to the stylish Sol, it makes a lighter choice for several…
Latin, Greek, Persian, "family"
"family"
A striking, unflowery girls name, Tomyris could work for parents looking for a distinctive choice with a strong namesake. Tomyris was a 6th century warrior queen of the Massagetae (modern-day…
Gemstone name
Rare for girls and rarer still for boys, Topaz is a gemstone name with a cool -Z ending, reminiscent of stylish options such as Azriel, Azariah, and Azai, along with the more classic Christopher,…
Dutch form of Tycho, Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; thunder"
This Dutch form of the ancient Greek saints' name Tycho is in the Top 100 in The Netherlands. While largely unknown in the English-speaking world, it's got a cool sound and ancient roots, which…
Greek, English
"cheese; rock ; land of Eoghan, land of the yew tree"
Edgy and cool but ancient too, Tyro fits in with the likes of Kyro and Mylo. It appeared on the US stats for the first time on 2024 when it was given to 5 boys. In Greek mythology, Tyro featured as a…
"cheese; rock"
While Tyro has only ever appeared in the US stats for boys, in Greek mythology, it was borne by a princess, who was named for her pale "goat's cheese" complexion. She is notably the grandmother of…
French variation of Agatha, Greek
"good woman"
Agathe is a hugely popular name in contemporary France, even if it's English-speaking counterparts have not yet warmed to the usual English version, Agatha. The two-syllable French pronunciation is…
"violet flower"
Likely derived as a spin on Iolanthe, itself created by Gilbert and Sullivan for their 1882 opera of the same name, Violanthe connects the name more obviously to the violet flower. It may appeal to…
Dutch and French form of Yuriy or George, Greek
"farmer"
Derived from Yuriy, the Russian and Ukrainian form of George, Youri is a Dutch and French equivalent of the name. Gentle yet hardy, it has an international feel and was saw some popularity in France…
Latin American Spanish variation of Irene, Greek
"peace"
A variation of the classic Irene, predominantly used in Peru, Venezuela, and Mexico, Yrene also appears in Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series. Typically pronounced as ee-REH-neh, the book…
"sea-strength"
More than 1000 baby girls were named Azalea in the US last year, but none were named Zale. Theoretically unisex, there were no baby boys named Zale either. Simple yet rare, Zale suffers by its…
English from Greek
"passion, fervor"
An enthusiastic, upbeat choice that makes an unusual but positive word name. It might have seemed liked an odd choice a few years back, before Halo, True, Chosen, and Sunny made the rankings, but…
Italian and Portuguese variation of Zenaida, Greek
"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
Popular in Brazil during the 1960s, Zenaide is the Portuguese and Italian form of the Greek Zenaida. Associated with a genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest…
"beloved sister"
A seriously classic name meaning love , Adelpha is also the name for a genus of butterflies.
"of the West Wind"
Zoe, Seraphina, Zephyr, Ilaria, and Zara are stylish choices and this Greek name combines many of the sounds. Meaning "of the West WInd", it might be considered a feminine form of the Greek god name…
Raemonia is an uncommon feminine name with a melodic, flowing quality. It appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining elements from names like Ramona (Spanish, meaning 'wise protector') and…
Greek, diminutive of Acacia
"thorny"
Intriguing and unusual in a class of names growing in style and popularity, Kacia is related to the "Cas" names, which include the similar-sounding Cassia and sisters. Akacia is a variation of the…
"breath"
This name of the mortal girl loved by Eros is too loaded with psyche/psycho/psychic associations. The mythological Psyche became goddess of the soul.
