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Greek
"holding fast"
Previously used primarily by Latino families, this name of the great hero of the Trojan War is beginning to be considered more seriously by others seeking noble ancient hero names as well. Currently…
Hebrew or Hindu
"Greece or swift, fast"
Javin might be considered a spelling variation of Javan, an Old Testament name. Javan was a son of Noah who is the legendary father of the Greek people. Javin is also a Hindu or Indian name meaning…
English
"fast moving, shallow river"
With the cool sounds of Dashiell, Nash, Ford, and Ashton, Rashford is a surname style choice, Currently undiscovered as a first name, footballer Marcus Rashford, known for sporting achievements, his…
English, Italian, Cornish
"brushwood headland; as if by magic; quick fast tempo; priest town"
A playful and unexpected possibility, Presto may appeal to those who like Banjo and Lyric along with Rio, Pablo, and Arlo. The name comes from a variety of sources, including an Old English surname…
Greenlandic
"fast runner"
A cool Greenlandic name with a strong O sound, reminiscent of the Latin Aquila. Oqila means 'fast runner' and is typically shortened to Oqi.
English nature name
"destructive, fast spreading fire over bush or woodland"
Wild, bright, and fearless in feel, but perhaps insensitive in real life, given the destructive nature of wildfires. It might make an interesting choice for a fast moving pet, however.
Italian variation of Hector
"holds fast"
Elegant and flowing, Ettore is the Italian form of the ancient Hector, with gentler sounds and a more poetic feel. It's a popular choice in Italy right now, where it ranked in the Top 40 in a recent…
A blazing name, connoting speed and recklessness, this might sound interesting in theory but insensitive perhaps in reality. It might be a cool name for a particularly fast moving pet, however.
"resistant, holding fast"
The name of the capital city of ancient Syria, an important centre in early Christianity. Its founder Seleucus I Nictor named it after his father, Antiochus. Antiochus was the name of several early…