Names That Mean Form
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Philonese
Feminine form of Philo
Philonese is a rare name that had some usage a century or more ago among the Louisiana Creole. As such, it has ties to French and Italian ancestry. While it may not be joining the popularity charts…
Cyriaque
French form of Cyriacus
Cyriaque is the French version of Cyriacus, an equally obscure name in the US. Abroad, however, Cyriaque has a few contemporary namesakes, specifically two French footballers: Cyriaque Louvion and…
Theodule
French form of Theodulus, “slave of god”
While some might assume this to be a variation on Theodore, Theodule's etymolgy actually stems from Theodulus. Though neither of these forms have attraction much attention recently, both Theodore and…
Zaley
Feminine variation of Zale, invented nickname-name, or short form of Azalea
All baby names can be made more "creative" by putting a Z at the beginning instead of what's conventionally there: B or C or H, for instance. Zaley is an adorable entry in this group, also spelled…
Aleida
Dutch diminutive of Adelaide or Latin
"noble; small, winged one"
This Latin name, also spelled Alida, has come into focus via the interesting character of Aleida Diaz on Orange is the New Black , the mother of Dayanara. In real life, Che Gueverra named a daughter…
Oana
Romanian short form of Ioana
"God is gracious"
An lesser-known member of the John-Joan family, though popular in its native habitat, has never emigrated, possibly due to its non-intuitive pronunciation.
Emeric
French form of German Emmerich
"power"
A name popular both in France (where it's Number 405) and within the Cajun population, it's more substantial than Eric, and occurs twice in the Harry Potter series.
Fiete
German short form of Friedrich or Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Fiete is an extremely popular German name for boys that has not migrated to the English-speaking world. But it ranks among Germany's Top 100 boy names.
Lenia
Short form of Helene, Madelena, or Leona
Lenia is part Lena and part Leni, a full name that started life as a short form of most any name ending or beginning with a Len sound. While Lena was used for more than 1000 baby girls in the US last…
Teije
Dutch form of Matheus
The Teo of Holland.
Michiel
Dutch form of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God?"
Closely associated in the States with handsome young actor Michiel Huisman, who's best known for playing Daario Naharis in HBO's "Game of Thrones", this is a Dutch form of Michael. Pronounced…
Maarten
Dutch form of Martin
A saint's name that was bestowed on a gorgeous island in the Caribbean.
Kick
Dutch form of Christopher or English word name
This Dutch nickname has been in use for hundreds of years in the Netherlands, and is as energetic as they come. Of course, the jokes practically write themselves.
Aodhla
Irish
"fire"
A modern Irish creation, created by blending the masculine Aodh with the feminine suffix -la/em>. It likely drew inspiration from the both popularity of Aiden (also derived from Aodh) and from…
Gearóidín
Irish form of Geraldine
"spear ruler"
Gearóidín is familiar to our Irish members, but is probably unseen outside the Emerald Isle. It would provide some steep challengers to people unfamiliar with Irish names, but since that hasn't…
Gearoidin
Irish form of Geraldine
"spear ruler"
Gearóidín is familiar to our Irish members, but is probably unseen outside the Emerald Isle. It would provide some steep challengers to people unfamiliar with Irish names, but since that hasn't…
Rafa
Short form of Rafael
Rafa is an adorable short form introduced to the world by actors Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale, who used the name for their second son. Rafael is the Latin cognate of the Hebrew boys' name Raphael,…
Ladomir
Croatian form of Vladimir
"famous ruler"
This Croation take on Russian stalwart Vladimir has a softer sound that may appeal to many.
Ladislava
Czech feminine form of Vladislav
"glorious rule"
Valtin
German form of Valentin
German contracted form of Valentin.