By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"annunciation"
A religious name, referring to the announcement by the Virgin Mary that she was with child.
"song for unaccompanied voices"
An offbeat musical name, that also means "simple, ingenuous" from its Spanish origins. More familiar as a surname, it appears in the Disney film, Encanto and the novel Legends & Lattes by Travis…
Elaboration of Marcella or Marcelle, Latin
"warlike; dedicated to Mars"
A sweet elaboration of Marcella, Marcia, and family, that may appeal if you like the style and frills of Marceline, Juliette, and Nicolette. Relating back to the Roman god of war, Mars, its meaning…
Likely used as a rare elaboration of Marcelle or Marcella — or as a variant of the French Marcelette —Marcetta may appeal to those who enjoy both Marcy and Etta as nicknames. While it is probably…
Dutch, Latin
"of the sea"
Marijn is a unisex Dutch name, though in recent years, it has been used most often for boys. Out of the charts for girls since the late 2000s, for boys, it remains in the Top 500. Derived from the…
Diminutive of Martin, Latin
"warlike"
Fresher and snappier than Marty and Martin, could Mart be successful as an independent baby name? It certainly has in the Netherlands, where it featured in the Top 300 in a recent year, outranking…
Variation of Martina, elaboration of Martha, or compound name
"warlike; lady; from Athens"
Cosy but strong, distinctive and regal, Marthena could be a number of things: a spelling variation of Martina (likely based on Afrikaans form, Marthina); an elaboration of the classic and Biblical…
Latin and Dutch form of Martin
Used as both the original Latin form of classic Martin, and the official Dutch form. It was a familiar choice in the Netherlands until 2011, appearing on birth certificates, even if Maarten, Martin,…
French diminutive of Maurus, Latin
"dark-skinned"
Maurin comes from the ancient Roman Maurus, which literally means 'Moorish.' This name was traditionally given to people with darker complexions or those from North African descent. Throughout…
Dutch form of Maurice, English and French from Latin
Historically, the name gained significance in the Netherlands through Maurice of Nassau (Maurits van Nassau), a key military leader during the Dutch Revolt against Spain in the 16th-17th centuries.…
German, Swiss, Latin
"greatest"
A mighty and archaic sounding choice, Maxentia is a feminine form of Maxentius or Maxence, and may make an interesting route to nickname Maxie for those who find Maxine too concise or familiar.
Catalan, Latin,
"midday"
The name of a village in Andorra and a statue depicting an apparition of the Virgin Mary, Meritxell is a familiar choice in Catalonia and Spain. It is usually associated with the Latin merig or…
Danish, Latin, Slavic
"soldier; gracious, dear"
Familiar in Denmark and the Netherlands, Milas blends the trendiness of Silas with the old-school bookishness of Miles, with a hint of mythical Midas too. The exact origins are unknown, but it could…
Spelling variation of Miranda, Latin
"marvelous, admirable"
The added 'h' at the end gives this classic name a slightly unique twist while maintaining its elegant sound and meaning. Miranda gained popularity through Shakespeare's character in 'The Tempest'…
Invented name or variation of Monica, Latin
"advisor"
The simplified spelling of Monica gives the name a modern, streamlined feel while maintaining the recognizable pronunciation. Monca's rarity makes it distinctive, appealing to parents seeking an…
"seafarer, sailor, navigator"
A nautical name that blends modern and ancient, Nautus was chosen by actress Cameron Diaz and musician Benji Madden for their son in 2026. Likely derived from the Latin nauta , Nautus may be…
Literature, Latin, Japanese, Hebrew
"holy wood; sound + reality, waves, truth; pleasant"
Light, sweet, and multicultural, Nemi is a simple name with a complex etymology. It notably appears as the title character of a 90s comic strip, drawn by Lisa Myhre, who likely took the name from an…
Hindi, Hebrew
"rim of a wheel; comforted by God"
Nemi is a short, sweet unisex name, with a whole range of origins, though for boys, it is most notably used as either a short form of Biblical Nehemiah, or as the birth name of King Dasharatha who…
Latinized feminine form of Ancient Greek
"unconquerable"
A delicate name with strong roots, Aniceta is most often used in contemporary Spain. Saint Anicetus was an ancient pope and martyr.
Latvian short form of Nikolajs or Niklāvs
"victory of the people"
A Latvian alternative to Nick or Niko, used as a short form (and a stand-alone name) of Nikolajs or Niklāvs, both Latvian forms of Nicholas. It has been appearing in the Latvian Top 100 since the 90s.
