Names That Mean Thread

Twyla

English

"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"

Mystical and intriguing, this vintage name has an unexpectedly modern feel. Conjuring up imagery of glowing evening light, Twyla could appeal as as alternative to Lila, as a nature-inspired option,…

Twila

English

"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"

The intriguing and creative feeling Twila is a vintage name that was semi-popular in the first half of the 20th century. Evoking the glowing light of twilight, it might appeal as an alternative to…

Neomi

Variation of Naomi, Hebrew, Japanese

"pleasantness; sound + thread + good result"

Neomi is one of many forms of the classic Biblical name Naomi, the Old Testament mother of Ruth. With Naomi now ranking among the Top 50 girl names in the US and -omi names on trend, variations such…

Gossamer

English

"fine silky thread"

Brocade

Spanish

"twisted thread"

Neyomi

Variation of Naomi or Neomi, Hebrew, Japanese

"pleasantness; sound + thread + good result"

Neyomi debuted in the US stats in 2024, likely inspired by classic Biblical Naomi (meaning "pleasantness") and by the multicultural Neomi (a variation of Naomi or from Japanese, meaning "sound,…

Ivalo

Greenlandic

"thread, sinew"

This is a Greenlandic girls' name made royal when Prince Frederik and Princess Mary - now King and Queen - named their twin daughter Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda.