Names That Mean Different
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Cheyenne
Origin:
SiouxMeaning:
"people of a different language"Description:
The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that's still on the rise.
- Cheyenne
Origin:
SiouxMeaning:
"people of a different language"Description:
This is a great American name that deserves more attention from parents looking for a name that balances a soft sound with a more traditionally masculine cowboy image.
- Shyanne
Origin:
Variation of CheyenneMeaning:
"people of a different language"Description:
Shy Anne? The original place-name spelling Cheyenne is preferable to this phonetic and slyly jokey spelling in every way.
- Liyu
Origin:
Amharic, EthiopianMeaning:
"unique, different"Description:
This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyou.
- Liyou
Origin:
Amharic, EthiopianMeaning:
"unique, different"Description:
This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyu.
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