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Italian vernacular form of Louis
"renowned warrior"
Italian classic Luigi, though it lacks the modern style of Nico, Enzo, and Rocco, does have some notable namesakes, such as Nobel Prize winning author Luigi Pirandello and composer Cherubini..
Scandinavian and Slavic form of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Related to the Russian name Nikolai, this is a fresh and worldly form of a popular favorite.
Polish, Armenian, Serbian, and Russian form of Alex, Greek, Greenlandic
"defending men; harpoon line"
A variation of Alex used in a number of languages, Alek has the cool, solid feel of Erik and Axel. It can also be a name of Greenlandic origin, meaning "harpoon line".
Persian, Indonesian, and Bengali form of Rida, Arabic
"satisfaction, contentment"
A popular Persian name, Reza stems from the Arabic word ridan which translates to "satisfaction, approval", though more figuratively, it may refer to being content with God's will and therefore…
Short form of Louise
Lou is usually a short form of Louise, Louisa, or Lucy in English-speaking countries, when Lou is used for girls at all. But in France and Germany, it's a fashionable choice all on its own, sure to…
Variation of Posy or short form of Mariposa, English or Spanish
"a bunch of flowers or butterfly"
Posie and its near-identical twins Posy and Posey are delicate old-fashioned flower names of the type that are stylish today: Think Poppy, Marigold, Clover. Perhaps because it's the name of cosmetics…
Short form of Katherine
"pure"
Katy, or more popularly Katie, stood fashionably on their own two feet for several years there, during the Katelyn boom. But now both Katy and Katie are fading in favor of grownup Kate or buttoned-up…
Feminine form of Mael or variation of Maylis, French, Breton
"lord, chief; mother lily, beloved lily"
A fast rising choice in the US in a recent year, given to 63 babies compared to just 9 the year prior, Maelis may be considered a feminine form of Mael (or Maël), a French and Breton name meaning…
Italian form of Nicholas
Nicolo is a more lively variation of Nicholas and one of the most attractive Italian names for boys . A name with a long, distinguished Italian history of its own, it also boasts the charming…
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Timothy, Greek
"honoring God"
Timoteo put some bounce in the step of the somewhat wispy Timothy. And it can be a more original way than Mateo to the cool short form Teo. Italians emphasize the second syllable -- tee-MO-tay-oh --…
French form of German Amelina
"work"
An old name, with a history separate from Emily and Emma and a different kind of vintage feel, that's a possible alternative to top-of-the-pops names. More common spelling is Emmeline.
Word name or short form of Astoria
Storie may be viewed in two ways: a respelling of whimsical word name Story, or a nickname for Astor or Astoria. Meaning "a tale, a telling of events" or perhaps "hawk", Storie made its debut to the…
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Silvius
"wood, forest"
A shiny and sylvan choice, this sleek yet spirited name feels familiar yet is rarely used.
Variation of Cleo, Greek
"glory"
Khloe : Chloe :: Kleo : Cleo
Topographical name or short form of Clifford or Clifton
Cliff is a familiar, timeless short form -- never too popular, yet widely known -- that you might also think of as a geographical name ala Vale or Field.
Feminine form of Dale or variation of Dahlia
"dale; flower"
A feminine form of the mid-century Dale, or a form of the botanical name Dahlia.
Short form of Martin, Latin
"warlike"
Marty is one of those Old Man nicknames that's just starting to sound cute again.
Bulgarian form of Dejan, Slavic
"to act, active, energetic"
A Bulgarian variation of Dejan, a name encouraging action and energy, Diyan may also be spelled as Deyan. Additionally, it may relate to the Arabic Diya, giving it the shining meaning "light,…
Korean name element, spelling variation of Jay, or short form of names beginning with J.
Jae is a gender-neutral name with multiple cultural origins. In Korean contexts, it's often used as part of compound names, derived from elements meaning various positive qualities like 'respect,'…
Short form of Brixton, place-name and surname, English
"stone of Brixi"
Brixi was a Saxon lord thought to have erected a stone boundary of an ancient meeting place on the site that is now Brixton, a suburb in south London. Brixton is a newly fashionable boys' name and…