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Finnish and Estonian form of Amos, Hebrew
"carried by God, load, burden"
Associated with the Jewish prophet and author of the Book of Amos in the Old Testament, Aamos is the Finnish and Estonian variation, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew amas meaning "load, burden",…
Feminine form of Khayr, Arabic
"charitable, good, beneficent"
Sharp and bright, Khayriyya is an Arabic name, derived from the word kayr , in turn associating it with goodness, charity, benevolence, and wealth. Also spelled as Khairiya and Khairiah, it is…
Short form of Hamilton, English and Scottish
"treeless hill"
Scottish curler Hammy McMillan Jr pulls off this unlikely nickname and might make it feel like a cool alternative to Harry. For some, however, it may ever be associated with hamsters and ham.
Dutch and French form of Yuriy or George, Greek
"farmer"
Derived from Yuriy, the Russian and Ukrainian form of George, Youri is a Dutch and French equivalent of the name. Gentle yet hardy, it has an international feel and was saw some popularity in France…
French form of the Italian Gaetano
"of Gaeta"
It's unusual, but that may be its best feature.
French form of Helias, Hebrew
"my God is Yahweh"
A variation of Helias, itself a Latin form of modern favorites, Elias and Elijah, Hélie is a French name, pronounced similarly to the English Ellie but with emphasis on both syllables. Seen…
Hungarian form of Francis
"Frenchman or free man"
Ferenc is well used in Hungary, where it has the intriguing nickname Ferko, it has been associated with the playwright Molnar.
Gaelic form of Donald
Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Domhnall Gleeson put this Irish and Scottish name on the international map. Sometimes Anglicized as Donal, its pronunciation is close to Donald without the final d.
Azerbaijani form of Alina
"bright, beautiful; delicate, soft; noble"
Popular in Azerbaijan, Ali̇na is a variation of the multicultural Alina, which has several different roots, including Slavic, Arabic, and Germanic.
Azerbaijani form of Sadiq
"true, sincere, loyal"
Popular in Azerbaijan, Sadi̇q is a spelling variation of the Arabic name Sadiq, a name associated with truth, honesty, and Islamic law. Sadiq Quliyev is an Azerbaijani footballer.
French form of Eusebios, Greek
"pious"
The French form of the pious and saintly name Eusebios. It was familiar in France in the early 20th century, but has since fallen out of favor. Euseby and Eusebio are other international forms.
Old form of Derek
Literature, feminine form of Lenin
"large river; shining torch; like a lion"
Created by the author Aldous Huxley for his novel, Brave New World , Lenina is a feminine form of Lenin, the surname of the founder of the Soviet state. It is borne by the central female character in…
Dutch form of Louise or feminine diminutive of Lodewijk, Germanic
"renowned warrior"
Used as a Dutch variant of the classic Louise and as a feminine short form of Lodewijk (Ludwig), this strong but sparky choice is a familiar choice in the Netherlands where it ranked in the Top 250…
Feminine form of Andrew, Greek, Germanic, Czech
"strong and manly; noble, tender, zeal; angel"
Fresher than Andrea but not so out there as Andrewina, Andeline is a sweet, rare choice, with the familiar sounds of Adeline and Andie. It could be considered a feminine form of Andrew, giving it the…
Short form of Jakub, Polish, Czech, and Slovak variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
Kuba is the attractive short form of Jakub, the spelling of Jacob commonly used in Poland. Much more distinctive than Jake!
Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian form of Valerius, Roman
"strength, health"
Strong but melodic in sound, Valeriy is used in Russia, Belarus, and the Ukraine as a form of Valerius, a Roman name relating to health and strength. The name may also be transcribed as Valery,…
Walloon form of Ludivine or Ludwina, French, German
"people's friend"
More familiar perhaps as Ludivine or Ludwina, this name is the Walloon feminine form of the Old Germanic name Leutwin. With its friendly meaning and a sound that is both clunky and regal, it is used…
Croatian form of Georgia, English, or Croatian word name
"farmer; lily-of-the-valley"
With ties to the classic George (or Đuro and Đorđe) and to a flower, Đurđica has a bright, fresh sound. While those outside of Serbia or Croatia might pause over the pronunciation, the name is…
Scottish Gaelic form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
A surprisingly rare form of Arthur that rings more Scottish, and lends itself easily to Art as a nickname.