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Names That Mean Own

Updated November 2026

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Ainsley
Scottish
"one's own meadow"
While theoretically unisex, this surname name has been edging up the girls’ names list, perhaps originally as an Ashley substitute. One quality in Ainsley's favor: It's remained steadily popular --…
Ensley
English surname, variation of Ainsley
"one's own meadow"
A unisex surname now seeing some use for girls, as it fits right in with such trendy crossover girls' names as Everly. Ellery and Emery, and others with the popular ly/leigh/lea ending
Angad
Indian, Sanskrit
"of my own body, an ornament"
Angad is a name of Sanskrit and Hindi origin, that can be used to refer to an ornament or a bracelet, but when given as a name, is more likely chosen to reflect the idea that a child is part of their…
Sonder
Invented name
"the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own"
A neologism coined for the 2012 Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows , which aims to come up with new terms for emotions that currently lack words
Mayari
Tagalog, Philippine Mythology
"to finish, to own"
Mayari is (one of several) moon deities from Tagalog and Philippine mythology, also considered the goddess of the night, beauty, war, revolution, and strength. Melodic and gentler in sound, it…
Local
Word name
"from or relating to a small area, or one's own neighborhood"
Local is an unusual word name with homely connotations, bringing to mind familiar places, close-knit communities, and one's own neighborhood. While some might find it just too obscure and random as a…
Sweden
Place-name
"Swede, one's own tribe"
You may be surprised to learn 73 girls have been named Sweden since the 2000s. Appearing sporadically in the US name stats over the last twenty years, the name derives from the Old Norse Svíar which…

Names That Mean Own

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Ainsley

Ensley

Angad

Sonder

Mayari

Local

Sweden