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International feminine variation of Jan
A sweet name with many cross-cultural ties: it's an equivalent of Jane in languages including Czech, Slovak, Dutch, German, Slovene, Catalan, Estonian, and Latvian.
Latvian or English variation of Alice
About 60 girls were named Alise in the US last year, making it an uncommon but not truly rare name. While it's pretty and intriguing as a spin on the very popular Alice, it's pronounced more like…
Slavic variation of Susannah
"lily"
Remember Zuzu, the adorable little girl you watch every Christmas in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Here's a direct path to that nickname, a lot more zesty than the more familiar Susannah.
Latvian
"scene, sight or quince"
A stylish Latvian name, similar to the trendy Ava, Eva and Isla, but much more unexpected.
Variation of Andrea
Arty seventies name usually pronounced AHN-dra.
Japanese; Lithuanian and Latvian
"my greens; song"
A name with an international and adaptable sound, similar to Diana and Dana, this name was used very commonly in Latvia in the 20th century. Pronounced as DYE-nuh, it has the cheerful meaning of…
Sanskrit, Latvian
"possessing drops of rain; reed, water witch; estate ruler"
In Hindu tradition, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain, whose name is often used as element of other names, such as Jaswinder or Rajendra. Its use as a feminine name may come from the Western…
Literature
"starlight seen for the last time"
A whimsical choice from the 1923 sci-fi novel Aelita by Aleksey Tolstoy, the name belongs to a Martian princess who lives on Mars in an advanced yet divided society. In the book (and its subsequent…
Gregors is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Gregory, potentially from Baltic, Nordic, or other European naming traditions that add the final 's' to male names. The name Gregory itself…
Gustavus is the Latin form of Gustav, a masculine name of Swedish origin meaning 'staff of the Geats' or 'staff of the Goths,' referring to the ancient Germanic people. This stately name has been…
Haralds is a masculine name of Germanic origin, essentially the Latvian and other Baltic variant of Harold. The name derives from the Old Norse elements 'harja' meaning 'army' and 'valdr' meaning…
Gotfrids is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant form of Gottfried or Godfrey. These names combine the elements 'god' meaning 'god' and 'frid' meaning 'peace,' thus translating…
Justins is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant or possessive form of the more familiar Justin. While Justin (derived from Latin 'iustus' meaning 'just' or 'fair') has been widely…
Justs is a masculine Latvian name derived from the Latin name Justus, meaning 'just,' 'righteous,' or 'fair.' While uncommon outside Latvia, it holds cultural significance within Latvian naming…
Lavrik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russian and Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of Lavrentiy or Lawrence, ultimately derived from the Latin…
Larka is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Romani culture, 'larka' means 'boy,' making it a name that literally reflects masculinity. The name may also have roots in…
Labrentsis is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from variations of Lawrence or Laurent. It may have Greek influences, as the '-is' ending is common in Greek…
Lavr is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel." Laurel wreaths were symbols of victory and honor in ancient…
Labrencis is an unusual masculine name likely derived from variations of Lawrence or Laurence, which comes from the Latin 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' or associated with laurel leaves…
Larya is an uncommon masculine name with ambiguous origins, possibly deriving from variations of names like Larry (from Lawrence, meaning 'from Laurentum') or as a creative modern invention. It might…