Names That Mean Beginning
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Milan
Italian place name, Slavic, Sanskrit
"middle of the plain; gracious, dear; union"
Effortlessly stylish with an international feel, Milan re-entered the US charts back in 2013 after a 55 year hiatus. It has been powering up the charts ever since, following in the footsteps of sweet…
Milan
Italian place name or Slavic
"the middle of the plain; gracious, dear; union"
In many Slavic and other European countries, Milan is purely a boys’ name , but in the US, it's also popular for girls – no doubt inspired by the fashionable Italian city. It entered the Top 1000 for…
Kia
African
"season's beginning"
Kia is a sweet, simple name that is now, unfortunately, associated with a Korean car label. Better today: Nia, Thea, or Keira.
Asier
Basque
"the beginning"
This Basque name is quite popular in Spain, where it has long been in the Top 100 names. This is likely due to its pleasant meaning; the sound, dignified in Spanish and Basque, may not fare so well…
Jools
English nickname for names beginning in Jul-
Jules may be hot in France, but the Jools spelling is almost as familiar in the UK and US, thanks to celebrity bearers Jools Holland and Jools Oliver. Jools is a unisex name.
Jools
English nickname for names beginning in Jul-
Jules may be hot in France, but the Jools spelling is almost as familiar in the UK and US, thanks to celebrity bearers Jools Holland and Jools Oliver. Jools is a unisex name.
Boi
Catalan diminutive of names beginning with Bald-
Boi, sometimes used as a standalone in Catalonia, comes from names like Baldwin and Baldric. It doesn't sit so well in the English language, where it sounds like — and is an alternative spelling for…
Lu
Diminutive of names beginning with Lu
Can't decide between Lucas, Luis or Lucian? This mini-name takes it down to the bare essentials.
Juju
Diminutive of names beginning with Ju-
An informal nickname for names such as Julia, Juliette, and June.
Meja
German, Swedish diminutive of names beginning with Mein- or Magn-
"strong"
The names from which Meja derived, including Meinhild and Magnhild, are long gone, but a Swedish singer called Meja (born Anna Pernilla Torndahl) has piqued interest in this modern derivative. Meja…
Arche
Greek
"beginning"
In Greek mythology, Arche was the muse associated with origins. As a baby name, it may be misunderstood as Archie.
Ziggy
German, diminutive of names beginning Sig/Zig
"victory"
Fitting in with Scottie, Stevie, Frankie, and Birdie, Ziggy is a nickname-y choice that feels energetic, cutesy, and cool. Borrowing star quality from Ziggy Stardust and Ziggy Marley, Ziggy is…
Nini
Diminutive of names beginning with Ni-
A nickname for names such as Nina, Nicole, and any others containing the "ni" element. Olivia Rodrigo's character Nina "Nini" Salazar-Roberts in the High School Musical series has made it fresh for a…
Nyssa
Greek
"goal"
A fairly common Greek name that would fit in well here.
Nikos
Greek, diminutive of various names beginning with the element Niko-
Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.
